Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Front Office Moves: Scouting Director

The Brooklyn Moabs have announced the hiring of Dayton Moore as Scouting Director for the ball club. His duties include assembling a team of scouts, draft preparation, and team reports. Traditionally the Moabs have been one of the most prepared Barb teams when it comes to the draft. The Yuma Times in 2005, declared the Moabs had the best draft with players to help now, in a year or two, and down the line.

Moore has been assistant to general managers and advanced scout. Now its up to him. Moore immediately phoned fellow scout, Jim Fleming. Fleming will be the director of North America. He has developed one of the most dynamic organizations in MLB, especially considering the Florida Marlins' budget. As Scouting Director of North America, he must pursue five tool prospects and cannon armed pitchers. Moore also insisted the promotion of Keith Lieppman to Farm Director. Lieppman has done such a good job with the chemistry and tools of MLB's Oakland Athletics

Moab GM Eric J. Caskey was completely thrilled with the new staff. " Dayton has already done a nice job. I mean he went out, less than twenty four hours since being named, and negotiated contracts with great scouts. The organization took one large step forward."

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