The football blog I follow on SBN does this, so I figured this would be worthwhile. How has Rick Hahn done?

 

Obviously, comments and thoughts below.

I honestly can't figure out a compelling argument for why he someone would NOT approve of what he has done. I think he has done a great job, but I can see why people would also choose "not sure yet", because not a ton of this organization are guys he brought in on his own.

Obviously. Anyone who didn't get what he was doing last year needs to eat some crow.

Seems kind of pointless, tbh. I don't think anyone disapproves of the job Hahn's done.

I voted not sure, I think it's too early to give him full approval until some of his acquisitions actually step foot on the field in Sox jerseys and perform. If some of them bust, then you are back to square one with some of your best trading chips gone.

I don't mean to crap on anyone's opinion but who would dissaprove of Hahn so far? I completely understand uncertain,but dissaprove? Although you might not agree with his moves, this was one of the worst baseball teams last year and instead of trying to go for older, draft pick swallowing free agents (Granderson,McCann) for the short term, he undoubtedly put our team in a better position for the next few years with the money to add on if these prospects(mostly MLB ready players) pan out and fill in the missing pieces through future acquisitions. Not to mention if this whole Tanaka thing goes through (I know it's a still kind of a longshot) that would put Hahn over the top for sure, just the fact he's bidding for the guy says his head is in the business of solely making this team better, IMHO.

Edited January 10, 201412 yr by TheTruth05

I vohopefully ot sure, I think it's too early to give him full approval until some of his acquisitions actually step foot on the field in Sox jerseys and perform. If some of them bust, then you are back to square one with some of your best trading chips gone.

Agreed. Otherwise the only thing he's done is GM a 99 loss team.

 

 

So far, the Sale move was awesome. Like really really awesome. The Areu move hopefully as much so. Signing Keppinger sucked. His bullpen moves have been aright. Historically speaking, his trading philosophy isn't going to look very good in all likelihood. Trading established major league talent for 1 prospect, the odds are stacked against you, but hey it can still work out. We just have to see.

I've liked most of his moves so far, but still not on board with the Santiago trade.

I like what he's done so far. Of course if Davidson and Eaton are busts, things will look bad. I don't see that happening, though. Not to say both will be studs right away, but they have huge potential. Now, if Hahn somehow lands Tanaka, he should instantly be GM of the year.

Seems kind of pointless, tbh. I don't think anyone disapproves of the job Hahn's done.

Trading established MLB pitching for prospects can lead to disaster. I wouldn't say disapprove but it's definitely risky. If these guys don't play well, you can really set a team back.

Ultimately, Hahn will be judged by playoff appearances and championships. But I like that he has a plan and there is a balance between helping the major league team and getting young players in a variety of ways. I think the second half of this decade could be very good for the Sox if they hit on some of these young players.

Trading established MLB pitching for prospects can lead to disaster. I wouldn't say disapprove but it's definitely risky. If these guys don't play well, you can really set a team back.

I agree with that, my philosophy is always trade pitching for pitching. The difference with Hahn is that he did trade for prospects that we control for a while instead of the aging veteran or one-year wonder like Todd Ritchie. Further, my approval for Hahn is also tied to the new CBA that has allowed Hahn or any other White Sox GM some additional options.

1 letter grade improvement is attained for every 10 HR hit by Jose Dariel Abreu in 2014.

1 letter grade improvement is attained for every 10 HR hit by Jose Dariel Abreu in 2014.

Hopefully it'll be like that scene in A Christmas Story. A+++++++++++++++

Obviously I approve, but around here, popularity is an elevator ride. Even for World champion GMs

Obviously I approve, but around here, popularity is an elevator ride. Even for World champion GMs

 

That is because every year you go to a new building and start at the bottom floor

This poll's results remind me of "that one person" who downvotes Kate Upton videos on youtube.

As of his small sample size, I approve. But, its still early to call.

A vote for Hahn is a vote for KW

OK out with it... Who voted for Disapprove?

A vote for Hahn is a vote for KW

 

If that makes you feel better. Maybe it's a vote for KW as team president to allow Hahn to do things in his way. But with KW as GM, I'm not so sure we'd be seeing the same moves.

I didn't necessarily mean that as a bad thing. I think he was a very good GM and that fact is being reflected in the current work of the FO. I also think that Hahn had much to do with the good run that KW had, so not all that much has changed. Their "new" roles may be bringing out the best in each one, as KW all but admitted that the stress of all the day-to-day tasks of the GM were getting to him and making it more difficult to make sound personnel decisions

I plan on doing one of these at midseason too, just to see if we're still there.

 

Anyways, the primary reason I started this was to, first and foremost, ignite discussion, but to see if there were any who weren't sure. There is plenty to doubt thus far, but it's the offseason and we're all filled with hope and ready for baseball, so I always wonder if that doesn't have something to do with it too.

 

Still, there is reason for doubt, and that's why I felt like doing this. Maybe I can create an additional poll for actual letter grades too, just to get a better picture (I'd give him an A).

OK out with it... Who voted for Disapprove?

 

 

I approve. I haven't loved every one one of his trades but when you look at the whole body of work, he clearly has a plan and I like the way he's going about things. And the Reed for Davidson deal is one of my favorite trades ever.

Edited January 10, 201412 yr by Rowand44