Derrick and His D-backs Monthly Chat

Don’t get us wrong, we are not pleased with how the team is doing either but we were not surprised to hear the answers to some tough questions given to Derrick in his Monthly chat. Yes, the team is not playing well and he is fully aware. Derrick performs in the highest management capacity of the team and is ultimately accountable for everything that goes on from finances and staffing to the team’s performance. However, as in any strong organization there is definitely a separation of authority. This is good because there seems to be accountability at the appropriate levels. Derrick gets that some of the fans are disappointed but, he is also an invaluable asset to the organization. As any strong leader does, he did not show doubt in his team, only awareness of what is going on. A great leader praises in public and punishes in private, which would be indicative of how the how the management changes took place over the last week. Read more