Blue Jays General Manager Search

[burlingtonbandit]

Lacava seems pretty nervous on camera.

[metafour]

Lacava seems pretty nervous on camera.

 

He doesn't strike me as a GM personality at all, which is probably why he declined the Orioles and why he's still kicking around in the same position.

[L54]

Your xFap gets you nowhere in life, filth

 

Buh bye

[burlingtonbandit]

He doesn't strike me as a GM personality at all, which is probably why he declined the Orioles and why he's still kicking around in the same position.

 

He admitted in the interview he was happy with whatever role with the Blue Jays whether it be interim GM or AGM or whatever.

[Slade]

That brief interview with LaCava certainly didn't seem like he wanted that GM job, he seemed like he likes to be the behind the scene guy.

[Terminator]

That brief interview with LaCava certainly didn't seem like he wanted that GM job, he seemed like he likes to be the behind the scene guy.

 

He did turn down the Orioles job a while back. But I believe that was due more to Orioles ownership than him not wanting to be a GM.

[art_vandelay275]

He did turn down the Orioles job a while back. But I believe that was due more to Orioles ownership than him not wanting to be a GM.

 

Here's the original story

 

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22297882/33074876

 

Also he interviewed with the Angels but he had stated that was more of a backup in case AA doesn't resign

[burlingtonbandit]

Sounds like Lacava has been pretty much told he won't be seriously considered for the permanent GM role and that he will still be AGM with the Jays after a new GM is hired. Also sounds like that is 100% fine with him and he wants to be with the Blue Jays no matter what role he is in.

[204Jays]

IMO, Lacava is someone you want to keep in the org as a buffer - knows everyone, good with people, etc - but as a GM you want some forward thinking, effective communicator, leader. No disrespect to the man, but he comes off as old school.

[G-Snarls]

There's nothing else they can do for now. Lacava was the only short term option.

 

Too much immediate work to do that requires someone with knowledge of the organization

[G-Snarls]

Sounds like Lacava has been pretty much told he won't be seriously considered for the permanent GM role and that he will still be AGM with the Jays after a new GM is hired. Also sounds like that is 100% fine with him and he wants to be with the Blue Jays no matter what role he is in.

 

This would be ideal if true

[Spanky99]

IMO, Lacava is someone you want to keep in the org as a buffer - knows everyone, good with people, etc - but as a GM you want some forward thinking, effective communicator, leader. No disrespect to the man, but he comes off as old school.

 

It's the way he wants it, too.

[Spanky99]

Likely GM for the Jays will be Falvey, Atkins and Tinnish in that order.

[Boxcar]

I'd be surprised if Tinnish got it. I don't think Shapiro wants a guy with a scouting background.

[GD]

I'd be surprised if Tinnish got it. I don't think Shapiro wants a guy with a scouting background.

 

Tinnish is smart though

[burlingtonbandit]

Tinnish is smart though

 

There are tons of smart people in a FO lol. No point in hiring Tinnish as GM either when you can leave him as AGM and hire a better person from somewhere outside of the org.

[GD]

There are tons of smart people in a FO lol. No point in hiring Tinnish as GM either when you can leave him as AGM and hire a better person from somewhere outside of the org.

 

Thanks tips

[THANOS]

Is Atkins the top personal choice for most here?

[Laika]

Is Atkins the top personal choice for most here?

 

It's irrelevant because literally nobody here has any f***ing clue who would be good

[ChuckNorrisHero]

I think Mike Girsch would be my ideal choice for GM, but I seriously doubt he'll be the one. My guess is that Shapiro brings someone in he can control as it looks like he wants to be calling the shots

[baubau]

I think Mike Girsch would be my ideal choice for GM, but I seriously doubt he'll be the one. My guess is that Shapiro brings someone in he can control as it looks like he wants to be calling the shots

 

What? From everything he says he likes to be collaborative. Are people having this perception from AA leaving speculating that there would be a conflict of interest who calls the shots?

[King]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 18s19 seconds ago

Sources: #BlueJays have signed interim GM LaCava to long-term deal. Will apply whether or not he is named permanent GM.

[Brenner]

Sounds like GM by committee and LaCava is now guaranteed to be part of that committee.

[TheHurl]

Great little article about GM's being glorified assistants.

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2015/11/10/general-manager-diminished-role-alex-anthopoulos/75547556/

 

Must say my favourite quote was

Anthopoulos wanted to stay old-school. And lost to the new era.

[nmrch]

If Shapiro really does intend on taking on the traditional duties of a GM then i would be pretty happy. He is far too talented to be wasted in the role of liason between the baseball people and the Rogers which is basically what Beeston supposedly did.

[admin]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 18s19 seconds ago

Sources: #BlueJays have signed interim GM LaCava to long-term deal. Will apply whether or not he is named permanent GM.

 

Great news.

[burlingtonbandit]

If Shapiro really does intend on taking on the traditional duties of a GM then i would be pretty happy. He is far too talented to be wasted in the role of liason between the baseball people and the Rogers which is basically what Beeston supposedly did.

 

You forget he is also the president of business operations. That means renovating RC, finding a ST facility etc.. Those are very important projects for the long term success of the Blue Jays.

[Spanky99]

I wonder if Shapiro would be looking into O'Dowd from MLB Network as a candidate, he gave Shapiro his chance back when he started? He's into analytics from what I've gathered from the network.

[Atothe]

I wonder if Shapiro would be looking into O'Dowd from MLB Network as a candidate, he gave Shapiro his chance back when he started? He's into analytics from what I've gathered from the network.

 

Dan O'Dowd?? No f***ing way

[Spanky99]

Dan O'Dowd?? No f***ing way

 

lol... I'm saying he might be considered, not to do it.