Ben Cherington recalled a story about another general manager who had done the job longer than he has, and by his assessment, was more accomplished. The GM was once asked what the secret was. What does he look for in players.
The answer was simple: You have to find players you trust. It may not always be that simple, but fundamentally, it's true.
"At a basic level we trust Bryan because of what he’s already done," Cherington said. "We trust him because of the way he plays. We trust him because of the choices he makes on and off the field.