Gautam Mukunda wrote: Beane played ball. He was with the A's briefly at the end of his carreer (1989). Prior to that he played with the Mets the Twins and the Tigers in his six year pro career. He then scouted for The A's and was taken under Sandy Alderson's wing, taking over for him when Alderson left. I think Alderson was one of the best GMs as well.
Doug I stand corrected, and completely agree with you in regards to Alderson. I actually think that hiring Alderson was one of the very few smart things Bud Selig has ever done. Cashman, I have been told, started in the Yankees organization as a security guard. Everyone makes fun of Steinbrenner a lot, deservedly, but anyone who creates an organization that can spot raw talent like that and take advantage of it deserves a lot of credit. Gautam
