5 potential candidates to become next Marlins general manager

[Kevin Barral]

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[Hans Herrera]

Can anyone please explain me, as to a little kid, what is the difference between a POBO and a GM?

 

I have googled it, but still cannot get it. It does look like the GM hires/signs/fires/releases players, coaches, scouts, etc... more involved in roster/team construction.

A POBO oversees the "big picture", which means business, sponsorships, media contracts, academies, among others.

 

Am I wrong?

 

In case I'm not, how is the POBO over the GM in a hierarchy? To me, it does look like they are not mutually exclusive. As a matter of fact, they look pretty different positions.

[Guest Kommenter]

Good analysis Kevin. From your descriptions, it seems like Oz would make a great POBO and Ben Sestanovich a great GM. With both positions open, the team should coordinate the hiring to make sure they can work together and give them five year contracts so they have enough time for a full rebuild. I guess we will know by Christmas as Bruce's statement cited a lengthy process - even more if it involves both roles.