The critics have a point -- Brodie Van Wagenen's lack of experience running an MLB front office, which is zero, might be an issue now that the Mets officially named him GM on Monday night.
However, as a high profile agent who had been running the baseball division of one of the most powerful talent agency businesses in the world -- where he generated hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients -- he is experienced in creating leverage, outsmarting his competition, making final evaluations on talent, identifying openings in the marketplace and delegating to a large staff.