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Originally Posted by Hrycaj
I feel like their development of players is what has been holding this organization back. It is the reason I feel like Avila needs to go. I have no criticism toward the drafts but they have been mostly no-brainer picks. Trying to be patient but this year was a clear setback.
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Not sure I'd blame Avila since (I believe) he fired the previous player development director last season and gave the full-time job this year to Kenny Graham. Graham was the interim director last season. From what I've read, Graham is a good mix of new and old school...especially from a hitting philosophy standpoint.
Also, another reason I don't blame Avila yet is because he did revamp the entire player development pipeline and staff during the previous off-season.
https://www.blessyouboys.com/2021/9/...elopment-staff
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...22/9121533002/