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Mr. Marlin · 03-17-2018, 07:51 AM

Just as an example of why I think Bruce Sherman, Derek Jeter, and Mike Hill are doing the right thing, Fan Graphs has re-evaluated the Marlins player development organization:

https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/top-...miami-marlins/

So to answer Bobble's question and bring the conversation back on topic (since I'm the one that derailed it) The Marlins are not really that big a challenge. There will be no joy this year but if you are their GM and make a good move with Starlin Castro and JT Realmuto this season the future is bright.

I think the hardest team to manage would be the Tampa Bay Rays. You would be revenue challenged with a team that is good but not playoff good.There are nice pieces in AA & AAA but as soon as you bring them up you have to sell a veteran you won't be able to resign. It's like running on a treadmill. You are busting your butt but never getting anywhere.

Edit: Or the Seattle Mariners. Their window is closing and they will soon be in a rebuild. It would be a challenge to take a team through a rebuild over a few season and see what you can make of it. Not a team that is coming out of one like the White Sox, Padres, Braves, Phillies, etc.

03-17-2018, 07:51 AM	#14
Mr. Marlin All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,274	Just as an example of why I think Bruce Sherman, Derek Jeter, and Mike Hill are doing the right thing, Fan Graphs has re-evaluated the Marlins player development organization: https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/top-...miami-marlins/ So to answer Bobble's question and bring the conversation back on topic (since I'm the one that derailed it) The Marlins are not really that big a challenge. There will be no joy this year but if you are their GM and make a good move with Starlin Castro and JT Realmuto this season the future is bright. I think the hardest team to manage would be the Tampa Bay Rays. You would be revenue challenged with a team that is good but not playoff good.There are nice pieces in AA & AAA but as soon as you bring them up you have to sell a veteran you won't be able to resign. It's like running on a treadmill. You are busting your butt but never getting anywhere. Edit: Or the Seattle Mariners. Their window is closing and they will soon be in a rebuild. It would be a challenge to take a team through a rebuild over a few season and see what you can make of it. Not a team that is coming out of one like the White Sox, Padres, Braves, Phillies, etc. Last edited by Mr. Marlin; 03-17-2018 at 07:55 AM.