No Friedman, No Problem

Andrew Friedman would have been a great addition to the Astros front office, but not getting him does not mean that we have been set back. I wonder if the Friedman fascination was largely linked to his Houston roots and not necessarily to what he brings to,an organization. First, I should mention that I was a big fan of the idea of bringing in Friedman, but now that I have thought about it, I can see the potential for some problems for him. I know that I grew up dreaming of dawning the Astros colors and taking the field at the dome, but as an adult I look at it completely different. The chance for glory is there, but what if he were to fail? He would have have dissappointed an entire fan base that had deemed him the savior. Perhaps it is better for all involved that he remain with a team that he has no roots with.

We are looking for a general manager with an emphasis on scouting and player development. There are a dozen good candidates out there. I am not going to break down all of the candidates here, because that is not the purpose of this post. I am comfortable with bringing in a GM with no attachment to the franchise. We need someone that will make the tough decisions and do so with a stellar business like approach. Perhaps, Friedman turning down the Astros will end up being a blessing in disguise. It takes an entire organization to build a winner from the owner to the GM and all the way down to the scouts. One man can't fix this, but he can be the first piece of the puzzle. Keep the faith. Be patient. It will happen in Houston one day.