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New GM Castro, POBO Smith join A's vision
Cam Castro and Taylor Smith, both former World Series rivals, team up to build a winning Athletics organization.
In brief
Cam Castro and Taylor Smith, both former World Series rivals, team up to build a winning Athletics organization. Cam Castro and Taylor Smith, ex-World Series rivals, join the Athletics to create a winning team through player development and strategic planning. Originally reported by Mlb.
New GM Castro, POBO Smith join A's vision
The Athletics hired Cam Castro as general manager and Taylor Smith as president of baseball operations after an extensive search for new front office leadership.
Background: World Series rivals
Smith spent seven seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays before joining the Red Sox, while Castro worked eight years with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Castro's vision for player development
Castro aims to bring Milwaukee's pitching lab approach to the Athletics, focusing on quick feedback loops and player improvement.
Smith's role in player development
Smith will oversee both Major League and Minor League development, including nutrition, strength, and medical aspects of player training.
Why Castro joined the Athletics
Castro, 36, left his championship-winning role with the Brewers to join the Athletics after learning about Smith's vision for player development.
How they will work together
Smith and Castro will partner on high-level strategic decisions, roster building, and how the Athletics invest funds to build a contender.
In short
Cam Castro and Taylor Smith, ex-World Series rivals, join the Athletics to create a winning team through player development and strategic planning.
