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Roch has a list of questions for Elias in his column today, like:

- What is the status of Brady Anderson?

- Did Chris Davis’ contract come up during the discussions?

Hey, great questions, Roch.   Now, will you have the guts to ask them at the actual press conference?

One question not on his list: what does “total autonomy” really mean?   When do you need to get ownership approval for what you do?

http://www.masnsports.com/school-of-roch/2018/11/questions-awaiting-elias-at-mondays-introduction.html

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11 minutes ago, Frobby said:

Roch has a list of questions for Elias in his column today, like:

- What is the status of Brady Anderson?

- Did Chris Davis’ contract come up during the discussions?

Hey, great questions, Roch.   Now, will you have the guts to ask them at the actual press conference?

One question not on his list: what does “total autonomy” really mean?   When do you need to get ownership approval for what you do?

http://www.masnsports.com/school-of-roch/2018/11/questions-awaiting-elias-at-mondays-introduction.html

I doubt he asks either of those questions you listed. 

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I wonder if Elias could use analytics to figure out how to fix Davis?  I'm sure it doesn't always work like that though...

I'm very interested in seeing how he handles scouting.  Hopefully tons of hires.  How do I apply?

My next big interest is what he thinks of our 40 man roster and our current milb system.  

Another question I would ask too, does he have any ideas on how to use the current intl money?

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5 minutes ago, Ripken said:

You know he won't. 

He doesn’t even suggest in the blog that he will.  He talks about them as “points that Elias can address.”    During Wall to Wall Baseball, he pointed out that Monday’s event is being billed as an “introduction,” not a “press conference.”   He again uses the word “introduction” in his blog.    But I’m sure Elias will take questions, and I’d like to see these near the top of the list.    But I bet they won’t be.

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He doesn’t even suggest in the blog that he will.  He talks about them as “points that Elias can address.”    During Wall to Wall Baseball, he pointed out that Monday’s event is being billed as an “introduction,” not a “press conference.”   He again uses the word “introduction” in his blog.    But I’m sure Elias will take questions, and I’d like to see these near the top of the list.    But I bet they won’t be.

Yeah, it's a shame.  I get the reporter/team-mouthpiece dichotomy but there are some obvious elephants around and, who knows, maybe the new guy will actually be open about sharing some of the plan.  We'd all love to hear more about it.

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He'll talk in generalities at the introduction, mostly about the future, and put off answering any direct and/or sensitive questions until he's been in the job for a little longer.  Standard playbook stuff.

Roch has done a fairly good job of summarizing the main questions hard-core Orioles fans have on their minds at the moment.  Even if he doesn't ask them himself tomorrow the national guys will soon enough.  

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3 minutes ago, 24fps said:

He'll talk in generalities at the introduction, mostly about the future, and put off answering any direct and/or sensitive questions until he's been in the job for a little longer.  Standard playbook stuff.

Roch has done a fairly good job of summarizing the main questions hard-core Orioles fans have on their minds at the moment.  Even if he doesn't ask them himself tomorrow the national guys will soon enough.  

I have generally found that the local radio guys are good about asking the tough questions when they get the chance.   I assume Elias will make the rounds in the next couple of weeks and hopefully we’ll hear these questions.   Whether Elias answers them is another story entirely.   

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I am disappointed the OH is taking jabs at Roch who works very hard at his job. How about some more criticism of Jim Hunter who literally makes watching a game torture with his homerism?

I will say this, I think we will see sooner than later how much power Elias has with all hires throughout the org. Do we have more Joe Angel types (talented and unbiased) or more Jim Hunter and Bordick types. A good GM would have influence on those things even if they don't hire them directly. 

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2 hours ago, Frobby said:

Roch has a list of questions for Elias in his column today, like:

- What is the status of Brady Anderson?

- Did Chris Davis’ contract come up during the discussions?

Hey, great questions, Roch.   Now, will you have the guts to ask them at the actual press conference?

One question not on his list: what does “total autonomy” really mean?   When do you need to get ownership approval for what you do?

http://www.masnsports.com/school-of-roch/2018/11/questions-awaiting-elias-at-mondays-introduction.html

He will not ask them. 

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8 minutes ago, Rene88 said:

I am disappointed the OH is taking jabs at Roch who works very hard at his job. How about some more criticism of Jim Hunter who literally makes watching a game torture with his homerism?

I will say this, I think we will see sooner than later how much power Elias has with all hires throughout the org. Do we have more Joe Angel types (talented and unbiased) or more Jim Hunter and Bordick types. A good GM would have influence on those things even if they don't hire them directly. 

I think Roch is clearly more popular than Hunter around here. 

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10 minutes ago, Rene88 said:

I am disappointed the OH is taking jabs at Roch who works very hard at his job. How about some more criticism of Jim Hunter who literally makes watching a game torture with his homerism?

I will say this, I think we will see sooner than later how much power Elias has with all hires throughout the org. Do we have more Joe Angel types (talented and unbiased) or more Jim Hunter and Bordick types. A good GM would have influence on those things even if they don't hire them directly. 

Hunter doesn’t have any pretenses about what he is. He’s an unabashed homer. He’s a home team announcer. Roch is a reporter who acts more as a PR guy. Also, who is taking up for Hunter? Ever?

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2 hours ago, Frobby said:

Roch has a list of questions for Elias in his column today, like:

- What is the status of Brady Anderson?

- Did Chris Davis’ contract come up during the discussions?

Hey, great questions, Roch.   Now, will you have the guts to ask them at the actual press conference?

One question not on his list: what does “total autonomy” really mean?   When do you need to get ownership approval for what you do?

http://www.masnsports.com/school-of-roch/2018/11/questions-awaiting-elias-at-mondays-introduction.html

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I didn't think you were being serious with the question.

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