Re: do we show our hand to soon (Barrow allowed to seek trade)
I don't deny the front office has made it's share of mistakes, especially in Snyder's first couple of seasons.
The spending spree in 2000 was a big mistake, and in the past the front office has definitely chased the big name, high priced players that haven't yielded much on the field.
BUT, we also have to consider the constant coaching turnover hasn't helped much either. With each new coach comes different styles and different needs for personnel, so we've been constantly going after different types of players year to year.
Now however, we're taking a different approach and are filling in the roster much more wisely in my opinion.
There were plenty of free agents available this offseason that in the past we would have chased. Instead we stood pat and made smarter moves that filled need positions like Rabach, Holdman, Rogers, etc.
I'm just saying we should judge the current front office for the job they're doing, 2-3 years ago is totally irrelevant. Nobody is denying the past screw-ups, but what does that have to do with right now?? That's all I'm saying.
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