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But I seriously don't think that people like Dave Cameron really respect Jack. Instead, the puppy dog love stems simply from Z doing things the "right" way. That's why when Z does something that doesn't fit with thier defense-first paradigm, they don't stop and think that maybe he's on to something, that maybe he deserves the benefit of the doubt. No, they don't have any humility, they instead think that they are just as smart and competent as Jack and so when he strays from the pasture it doesn't cause any introspection and second thoughts, only a quick dismissal.
Jason Churchill is the same way. When Ackley was tried at second, he ripped it as incredibly stupid and foolish, that it would take a couple of years before he would be merely decent which would set him back since his bat would be ready before then. The fact that Jack, who is clearly an elite talent evalutator who has a whole lot more information on Ackley, bought into it meant absolutely NOTHING to Jason. It didn't have the slightest sway with him. Same thing when the M's drafted Denny Almonte in the 2nd round a few years back, Churchill was livid and it never crossed his mind that the opinion Bob Fontaine with his far, far more extensive scouting reports deserved any consideration.
They seriously think that they are just as fit as any major league executive to evaluate baseball desicions and that having a computer and some "scout friends" is enough justify ridiculing everyone elses opinions. It gets really, really old.