Now that I've started the debate ... and yes, I have a plan for where this is going, let's focus on the type of people that we have in place. Let's look at GM's of YOUR team - who are they, how did they get there, and what qualities have made them successful. Let's operate under the assumption that merely being a GM is success, rather than on-field success.

For instance, the Cubs current GM is Jim Hendry. Hendry's 50, never played professional baseball, starting as a high school coach. Became a college coach at Creighton, where he took his team to the CWS. He joined the Marlins as a minor league scout and manager. He joined the Cubs in 94 as player development director, scouting director 95-00, then AGM from 00-02. He took over mid-season for Andy MacPhail in '02.

So - nonplayer, 13 years from first hire to job. Scouting focus with a bias towards laissez faire.

Your turn for your team and yes, I expect that kind of detail.