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The other thing Z embodies is humility.  You hear it in every interview he gives.  He talks about how he constantly thinks about his duty to the fans, how he knows how emotionally invested they are in the team.  How the new training regimen for the minor leaugers is just him doing his duty to the organization and to help the kids reach their potential.  How he appreciates fans' support so far but they haven't done anything yet and they don't give out awards for the hot stove league.  Etc.
Not that I ascribe too much to any one business/leadership book, but his character is that described by Jim Collins in 'Good to Great' as a, IIRC, 'level 5' leader.  Ruthless decision making, based on a) the cold hard facts, and b) the good of the corporation above all else.  Humility and deflection of praise is the natural reaction to receiving it.