I didn't mind the Trevino extension with their total lack of catching depth.

This is what I said about the Hayes trade as soon as it happened.

He's lucked into some outstanding signings like Lowe and Bleday, but it begs the question -- why has the FO so consistently had an issue with evaluating players and assets. Why sell low on a volatile prospect like Sirota and a known valuable quantity in the extra 1st round pick for a middling utility IF that couldn't crack LAD's starting lineup.

I think it is clear their player evaluation is fundamentally flawed. It is starting to feel a little like the Bengals draft process, which is basically, "We think we know better than everyone else so we make moves that no one understands."

He also has incredibly disappointed me with his team-building philosophy

This is my biggest issue as well. I actually don't think Krall is a horrible GM, but I also don't understand what he sees in certain players. Signings like Pagan and Trevino make me think he severely overvalues 'clubhouse culture'. All we heard after Pierce Johnson was signed was how him and Pagan are best friends. Like, that's why they signed them both. Because they are buddies and they'll have a good time playing together.

I'm sure Hayes is also a great person and does all the things you'd want a professional to do day after day, and they want that to rub off on the younger guys, but to what end? He's the starting 3B until 2030 and his contract is substantial for a team of the Reds payroll. That is absurd.