讀後心得

This article discusses the potential risks of five Major League Baseball executives facing dismissal in the future. Firstly, Bill Schmidt of the Colorado Rockies may have to bear the responsibility for the team's poor performance after two consecutive seasons with over 100 losses. Perry Minasian of the Los Angeles Angels is facing a decline in performance and management chaos following the departure of Shohei Ohtani. Jed Hoyer of the Chicago Cubs has failed to lead the team to the playoffs since taking over, facing a crisis with his contract nearing expiration. Ben Cherington of the Pittsburgh Pirates has not improved the team's performance in five years since taking over and may face dismissal in the future. Lastly, Ross Atkins of the Toronto Blue Jays may also face challenges if the team continues to struggle, particularly after failing to successfully re-sign key players. The fates of these executives remain uncertain with the arrival of the new season.

Without a game played, the St. Louis Cardinals have already announced that the renowned John Mozeliak will automatically resign at the end of the season, with Chaim Bloom taking over. Indeed, the winners and losers are that real; top executives who lead the direction of the team naturally have to apologize to the fans when faced with poor performance. With the arrival of the new season, among the 30 Major League teams, the executives of five teams are highly likely to step down at some point in 2025. They are:

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  Bill Schmidt, General Manager of the Colorado Rockies: After suffering more than 100 losses for two consecutive seasons, the team lost 204 games out of the last 328. The Rockies' management, during the offseason, not only let go of several veteran players but also replaced them with secondary talents. The projected team payroll for the upcoming season is around $111 million, a decrease of $34 million from last year, marking the lowest amount since 2016. The 7-year contract signed with Kris Bryant for $182 million has become a burden, and the team will continue to bear its consequences in the future.

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  Perry Minasian, General Manager of the Los Angeles Angels: The term "barely surviving" perfectly describes the Angels. Considering Shohei Ohtani's departure and Mike Trout's health issues, the team's future looks bleak. His contract expires in 2026, but the Angels' performance has significantly declined, with no signs of correction in sight.

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  Jed Hoyer, President of Baseball Operations for the Chicago Cubs: He has been with the Cubs since 2011 and was promoted in 2020, but under his tenure, the team has failed to reach the playoffs. With his contract nearing expiration, his performance and actions during the offseason will determine his future.

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  Ben Cherington, General Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates: He has been in charge since the end of 2019, but under his management, the winning culture has not taken root, with the team finishing at the bottom of the division every year. If there is no significant improvement in the future, the owner may consider replacing the general manager.

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  Ross Atkins, General Manager of the Toronto Blue Jays: The Blue Jays have made it to the playoffs three times in the past five years in a competitive East Division, but with poor results. Whether the recent reinforcement plans can change the team's fortune remains to be seen; if failures continue, the Blue Jays' management may also undergo significant restructuring.