M's new GM

No big announcements are allowed during the World Series, but the Mariners made a splash just hours before game one, hiring Jack Zduriencik as general manager. Zduriencik has an interesting background, having coached both baseball and football at a high level.

The 57-year-old Zduriencik, known for his skill in drafting players, replaces Bill Bavasi, who was fired in June, and takes over for interim GM Lee Pelekoudas.

Since he arrived in Milwaukee in 1999, the team has drafted Prince Fielder, Rickie Weeks, J.J Hardy and 2007 NL Rookie of the Year Ryan Braun - the young foundation of Milwaukee's playoff team this season.

If he's going to build the Mariners through the draft, it's going to be a five-year plan in Seattle!