As has been well documented elsewhere, Farhan Zaidi made a major move to set the future direction of his front office by bringing in two new, highly-respected baseball minds to head the pro and amateur scouting departments. Along with an expected hire to fill the vacant Farm Director position, these moves bring new voices, new ideas, and a new strategic vision for the organization pretty much top to bottom — and they will go a long way in defining how successful Zaidi’s administration will ultimately become.
But while we peer forward into the future with keen anticipation, let’s spare a moment to appreciate the outgoing overlord of amateur scouting and czar of the Giant’s last decade of drafts — John Barr, who played a significant role in setting up this Golden Age of Giants’ baseball.