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He fascinates -- and repels -- me.

we should trade them barfield.

Shelton for Vlad and Shields?

While I understand the concern about guys wanting to do things "the Shapiro Way" (whatever it is exactly), I would think that the guys who have worked under Shapiro (and/or guys like Beane, for that matter) would prefer to step out of their former boss's shadow and do things their way.  Granted, they're likely to incorporate some of what they learned under their predecessor, but their success would likely hinge more on coming up with their own method rather than copying an existing method that has shown some success, yet has not yet achieved the ultimate goal.

Sigh of relief, then.  

Wow! Quite a factory Hart was running up there.

I'm glad Shapiro values pitching a hair more than his mentor.

They are certainly.  I bet if we offered a prospect or two we could get Gutherie back.