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Brian Sabean

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The Resume

Why he might be annoying:

    He frequently makes bad trades.
    He pissed off Giants fans when he traded Matt Williams to Cleveland for four players.
    During his first seven seasons at the helm, he was notorious for trading prospects.
    He drew the ire of Giants fans when he allowed manager Dusty Baker to leave the team following the team's World Series appearance.
    He, along with owner Peter Magowan, drew the ire of many politicians when it was revealed they failed to report Barry Bonds steroid use to MLB.
    He signed Barry Zito to a seven year $126 million contract, the largest for a pitcher at the time (since broken by CC Sabathia's record setting seven year $161 million contract with the New York Yankees).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was instrumental in the Giants 22 win improvement during his first season at the helm (1997).
    When he faced a revolt by Giants fans over the Matt Williams trade, he publicly made the now famous statement 'I am not an idiot' when he defended his stance on the deal.
    He was able to back his words up as one of the key players he received in the trade was future National League MVP Jeff Kent.
    Although the media fail to acknowledge it, he was instrumental in the Giants acquiring Kirk Reuter from the Expos.
    During his tenure as general manager, he watched his team make the playoffs four times as of 2009.
    Although taking heat for trading prospects, he drafted Tim Lincecum.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2022, Out of 17 Votes: 5.88% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 96 Votes: 61.46% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 1093 Votes: 78.68% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 23 Votes: 60.87% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 166 Votes: 81.33% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 11 Votes: 81.82% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 59 Votes: 66.10% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 60 Votes: 73.33% Annoying