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Zduriencik wants "guys who are winners"
New Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik just wrapped up his news conference at Safeco Field. He was short on specifics, saying he wants to get to know the team and its personnel first. But he did give some hints about where he's leaning. On the subject of a new manager, he spelled out what he's ...
Mariners Hire Jack Zduriencik as Exec VP and GM of Baseball Ops for Seattle Mariners
Mariners Hire Jack Zduriencik as Exec VP and GM of Baseball Ops for Seattle Mariners
bizofbaseball.com — Seattle Mariners CEO Howard Lincoln and President Chuck Armstrong announced today that Jack Zduriencik has been named... the Mariners new Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations. "Today is a very exciting day for the Mariners," Armstrong said. "We have spent the past ... (more) Mariners Hire Jack Zduriencik as Exec VP and GM of ...
Jack Zduriencik named Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations for the Seattle Mariners | Mariners.com: Official Info
Jack Zduriencik named Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations for ...
seattle.mariners.mlb.com — SEATTLE -- Seattle Mariners CEO Howard Lincoln and President Chuck Armstrong announced today that Jack Zduriencik has... been named the Mariners new Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations. "Today is a very exciting day for ... (more) Jack Zduriencik named Executive Vice President & ...
Welcome To The Zduriencik Era
ussmariner.com — The M’s have chosen Jack Zduriencik as their new GM. Despite the fact that he’s the oldest... of the candidates interviewed and comes with a scouting background, do not assume that this is just more of the same. Zduriencik has been the best ... (more) Welcome To The Zduriencik Era
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Seattle Times: Baker: Zduriencik wants “guys who are winners”
BBTF's Baseball Primer NewsblogSeattle Times: Baker: Zduriencik wants “guys who are winners” In today’s presser, JZ put in good words for clutch hitting, clubhouse leadership, and counting the rings. No gorilla suit was in evidence. On the subject of a new manager, he spelled out what he’s looking for in his ideal candidates: “What you’re looking for is, you’re looking for guys who want to achieve,’’ he said. “You’re looking for guys who are winners and you’re looking for guys who have a track record of success.’’ That would seem to preclude any current bench coaches who’ve yet to manage elsewhere. But ...

Monday's Frosty Mug
Brew Crew Ball — ... statistical evidence, then I'm ready to wholeheartedly endorse him. I can do without "real managing." View From the Bleachers wants to keep Brenly bad enough to consider naming him the heir apparent when Lou Pinella retires. Also, remember a month or so ago when I asked if Jack Z. might be a better fit to serve as GM of the Brewers than Doug Melvin? Nevermind. It's looking increasingly likely that Jack Z. will hire Ned Yost to manage the Mariners. He says he's looking for winners. I'm less disappointed about him leaving now. It's been several ...

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