November 4, 201510 yr 44-year-old Dick Williams. Been with the Reds since 2005. Walt goes to President of Baseball Ops. I'm assuming he's part of the Williams family that used to own the Reds.
November 4, 201510 yr From last years media guide... Doug Gray @dougdirt24 25 minutes ago I've said it before this year, and I stand by it: The #Reds are more statistically advanced than they are given credit for. 1 retweet 2 likes
November 5, 201510 yr So are they really promoting Walt or just getting him out of the way by giving him a figure head title...or both????
November 5, 201510 yr So are they really promoting Walt or just getting him out of the way by giving him a figure head title...or both???? Walt will still be the decision maker this year, and then move aside after that...
November 5, 201510 yr Jocketty remains head of baseball operations. Right. This isn't giving him a promotion. It is creating a transition year before Williams takes over...
November 5, 201510 yr The name Dick Williams made me think of the old A's skipper by the same name. When I first saw the name I thought man that dude has got to be 90!
November 5, 201510 yr The name Dick Williams made me think of the old A's skipper by the same name. When I first saw the name I thought man that dude has got to be 90! Same here.
November 5, 201510 yr Unless Mr Williams can figure out how to unload Votto and Bailey and their team killing salaries he will be as irrelevant as the manager
November 5, 201510 yr Comes from a baseball family and I think Williams will use his connections to the DeWitt's (STL) and try to model the team that way.
November 5, 201510 yr Comes from a baseball family and I think Williams will use his connections to the DeWitt's (STL) and try to model the team that way. Dislike those Cards but cannot argue with their success. Seems like copying them was the plan when we got Walt, Skip, Rolen, etc... Hasn't really turned out all that well.
November 5, 201510 yr Dislike those Cards but cannot argue with their success. Seems like copying them was the plan when we got Walt, Skip, Rolen, etc... Hasn't really turned out all that well. He brought in old Cards. Walt's plan wasn't sustainable in STL and we are seeing it's not sustainable in Cincinnati. It was DeWitt who wanted a more sustainable plan. The families (Williams and DeWitts) are very close. I would be really surprised if he doesn't follow the Cards in putting more of an emphasis on drafting and developing. Also getting as many young arms as possible. I just don't know how you do not see that if you're in charge...
November 5, 201510 yr Walt gets a B from me for the trades he's made over the years. About a C in drafting talent, and a D in Free agent moves.
November 6, 201510 yr As a parent, the last line caught my attention. It amazes me how so many parents have so little to do with their families.
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