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Originally posted by fredtgreco
Because for every A-Rod there are 10 Todd Van Poppels.
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its all a risk. As a Baseball Manager, my goal would be to win the World Series, not have an average team that I hope can win the world series.
If my budget is limited, I know I have to
1. Develop and keep most of my talent since I cannot afford to staff my roster with high priced players. This would call for extensive and intensive scouting from all over the world, to identify talented players with room for growth.
2. Mix and match. Maybe you would need a pitcher to take you over the hump, so you might have to sacrifice some more money.
Jerry Krause of the Bulls did the same thing by locking Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen into long term contracts. Scottie Pippen's contract was up in 1998, and that was the year the Bulls won their 6th and last championship.
Jordan's first contract was up in 1995, and that was a year after the Bulls won their third championship.
So it can be done, but the strategy must be pursued full time.
[Edited on 10-3-2005 by Slippery]