I don't really know the guy but I've heard nothing but good things on him going back to the Pittsburgh Pirates and then Montreal.
He made us all feel better, how we're going to do better. The thing I got out of it was that he was pleased with the pitching
Alex has as much energy and ideas as anyone I've ever worked with him ... When you think about it, Alex had a six-year interview with Paul Beeston. Paul watched him work before Alex even had an office. You can't trick a guy for six years. We all have faith in Paul.
I've heard all our GMs speak, I go back to Peter Bavasi. Alex said he wants to get back to the point where everyone in baseball wanted to work for this organization. Alex said how the Angels and the Twins minor-leagues have an identity -- fundamental baseball. He asked what do people say if you mention ...
It's clear this is going to be an employee-driven club ... He wants to expand scouting and for this to be a great place to work. The details will follow, but he's going to make it easier for people to do their jobs, be treated fairly and consideration for employees personal lives and families.
The meeting was the first chance for Alex to explain his vision of the future
My life with the Jays flashed before me
We've operated on a quick fix plan for the last five years ... Before that, Gord Ash had his hands tied by Interbrew. Alex told us, and it was true when we were successful, that the life blood of any good organization starts with the scouts and drafting, then development people.