LAS VEGAS -- The hiring of Taylor Smith as president of baseball operations signals a new chapter for the Athletics. Following his introductory press conference at the A’s Experience Center in Las Vegas last week, Smith sat down with MLB.com…

Taylor Smith, recently hired as the Athletics' president of baseball operations and MLB's youngest head of baseball operations, sat down with MLB.com in Las Vegas to discuss his plans for the franchise. Smith addressed assessing the front-office structure, combining analytics with scouting, and working alongside manager Mark Kotsay.
Smith highlighted top prospects Leo De Vries and Jamie Arnold as key components of the farm system while emphasizing continuous talent acquisition. He also noted that the upcoming Las Vegas ballpark should serve as an appealing selling point for future free agents.

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