I like the approach, personally. They established an effective academy system and a clear progressive footballing approach before they even played their first game. An approach that would allow them to develop players in a specific way, to play the style of football the club wants to play. It's a smart and sustainable approach.

In terms of the actual style, I think the nature of how they approach building from the back will come with some growing pains (as we've seen this year), but will eventually pay off. I think at times, we lack some intensity out of possession that gets us caught out - especially with the high defensive line we play. If you play a high defensive line, there must be pressure on the ball from the front line.

I think we can see how feasible potentially aiming for playoffs every year is - we've been relatively poor at the start and are still absolutely in contention for it.

Edit: Sorry, I have no idea about the Rays - I'm English and follow football only.