I think Melvin has done a solid B job in Milwaukee. Should we be run more like the A's or Rays? Yes. Do they not put enough of an emphasis on the development of minors? Yes. Do they spend too much in free agency to fill holes? Yes. However, have we enjoyed a nice product of baseball in Milwaukee over the past decade? Absolutely. Who would have ever imagined the Brewers turning into one of the small town success stories just one decade ago. I guess it all depends on your perspective on the definition of success. Are the A's more successful than the Brewers? Since 2008, the Brewers have 515 wins, have made the playoffs twice and made one NLCS appearance. The A's in that same time have 508 wins, have made the playoffs twice and lost both times in the ALDS. Are the Rays more successful? The Rays have 559 wins, have made the playoffs 4 times, lost 3 times in the ALDS and made one World Series appearance. Am I content with where we as a franchise are? Yes and no. I want more consistency and I want the roster to be churned in the manner of the Rays where we can sustain high 80s low 90s win totals for a decade rather than the focus of the failures of the previous season. I also want to avoid short term trade like Marcum-Lawrie, but that seems to be more the exception than the rule. However, if I am judging Melvin in regard to the success and failure on the field, I have to give him a solid above average grade.