My view on what seperates the good GM's from poor ones is very basic,the good ones have a better eye for talent.Sure certain GM's believe in different systems or philosophies,but in the end it all comes down to aquiring the best players your budget allows for and drafting well. A GM like Gillick has stated hes not huge into sabremetrics,while some are.Well the track record for Gillick speaks for itself as it does for Beane.They may follow different ways in builing a franchise,but in the end both have been proven to be consistant winners. It's no fluke that guys like Beane,Gillick,Sabean,and Schuerholz consistantly produce winning teams while others don't.All three of those guys seem to go about things differently to a degree,but in the end their keen eye for talent seperates them from lesser GM's. As for Weeks i'm sure he'll sign eventually,but given he doesnt have the threat of going to college,he doesnt seem to have much leverage against us.Plus sitting out hurts him also since the longer hes out the longer it takes him to reach the majors and get the arby/free agency clock ticking.