Hopefully, it didn't cost you too much, because you are tight with Bud and got a good, solid discount.  But regardless, now you've got to hire a GM to help you compete.

A few facts:

-- You're loaded, but you're also stingy.  Your financial whiz kid bean counter tells you that for 2008, a $80M major league payroll will still make you some money.  What happens after that is anyone's guess.

-- You're smart, and know that winning makes money, but also that making money is winning.

-- You understand and are committed to player recruitment and development.

-- Your ballpark plays fairly neutral.

So, which of the following young GMs do you take, and why?