Like Walt says, I think Henry and Bloom both underestimated how the fans would react, and Henry can't really assuage that by getting rid of or himself or playing down his involvement.
However, I do think the "Bloom just did what he was hired to do" understates what a mess the major league roster was during his tenure. So much was regularly built on high-risk signings (whether for injury or ineffectiveness), guys who were expected to play multiple positions, and the like, and when Cora couldn't keep the plates spinning, especially when pitchers didn't get deep into the game, it failed spectacularly. One can say the farm was the priority, but it was a pretty rare event that there was a full line-up and starting rotation for more than a few days at a time. That's, like, the bare minimum, right? And Bloom didn't manage it very often.
Well said. Let’s hope whoever they hire doesn’t get careless with the prospects. Someone has to see the rebuild through while also making more effective major league decisions. A tall task!!
I love replying to anyone who says “the future” with “the future, Conan?” Rarely does anyone get the reference but the important thing is that I’ve amused myself. Excellent reference!
I got to see them do that bit live once! Just happened by the theatre they were filming at and some NBC lackey outside was giving away tickets. Ben Stiller was the guest. He was there promoting Something About Mary.
Like Walt says, I think Henry and Bloom both underestimated how the fans would react, and Henry can't really assuage that by getting rid of or himself or playing down his involvement.
However, I do think the "Bloom just did what he was hired to do" understates what a mess the major league roster was during his tenure. So much was regularly built on high-risk signings (whether for injury or ineffectiveness), guys who were expected to play multiple positions, and the like, and when Cora couldn't keep the plates spinning, especially when pitchers didn't get deep into the game, it failed spectacularly. One can say the farm was the priority, but it was a pretty rare event that there was a full line-up and starting rotation for more than a few days at a time. That's, like, the bare minimum, right? And Bloom didn't manage it very often.
Thanks, Matt.
In the end, I think the turning points of Bloom’s tenure may have come before the 2023 season even began.
John Henry was booed in own ballpark at the Winter Classic, and he and Bloom heard similar sentiments at the Winter Weekend.
Too many people blamed Bloom, and It was much easier to toss him overboard than to be accept blame themselves.
The move was necessary, whether it was fair or not. My fear is they’ll hire someone who undoes the rebuilding job Bloom’s already done
Well said. Let’s hope whoever they hire doesn’t get careless with the prospects. Someone has to see the rebuild through while also making more effective major league decisions. A tall task!!
I love replying to anyone who says “the future” with “the future, Conan?” Rarely does anyone get the reference but the important thing is that I’ve amused myself. Excellent reference!
I got to see them do that bit live once! Just happened by the theatre they were filming at and some NBC lackey outside was giving away tickets. Ben Stiller was the guest. He was there promoting Something About Mary.