Allard Baird
Allard Baird
Allard Bairdis an American professional baseball executive and the former general manager of the Kansas City Royals. He now works for the Boston Red Sox as senior vice president, player personnel, serving under President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski. He joined Boston in 2006 as an assistant to the general manager after his firing in Kansas City and later was named vice president and director of professional scouting...
buck doubt half last second year
We thought Buck would come into his own in the second half of last season. We really didn't see that. So, offensively, it's an important year for him. No doubt about it.
coming fit good guy guys john potential second year
With a guy coming off Tommy John surgery, it's usually the second year those guys come around. We like our defense, especially our infield defense, and its potential to be a good fit with a sinkerball pitcher.
aim build drafted except far general good job players year
You don't aim for it, but you can build an organization that way. I think we've done a good job as far as the players we've drafted except for the first year that I was here as general manager,
full looking next phase start steam year
That's when we start looking for more results. We had this year to go full steam ahead. Next year we're in that next phase where we're looking for more results.
ability balls command create ground last plus year
He's not going to overpower you. He's got to have command of the fastball. His ability to create ground balls last year was a real plus for us.
ability baseman defensive double goes second stays
When you look at him on the field, his defensive ability goes without saying. I don't think any second baseman stays in on the double play like he does -- recklessly, sometimes.
acquire free
To acquire a pitcher, it's going to have to be a free agent.
everybody extra
Everybody told me the same thing about Raul Ibanez. I was told he'd never be anything but an extra outfielder.
ball blocking call came game job learning pleased receiving solid trade
We were pleased when he came in after the trade and did a solid job receiving the ball with above-average blocking skills. He's still learning to call a game but, overall, we're pleased.
anxious competition guys
We've had a lot of guys here for a while. They're anxious to get going. And let's not forget, there's a lot of competition here.
ability advanced college dictate fast player
We let the ability of the player dictate how fast he comes along. He's an advanced college hitter, and that makes a difference.
compete
I'd like to compete in 2007. That's what I've said all along.
mike thinking time
Mike would still get time in the field. We are not thinking of doing anything else.
continue left
But we still have some things left to do. We'll continue to be aggressive.