Rizzo is one of the senior scouting directors out there, having been in
charge of the Arizona drafts since 2000. His last three drafts have
consistently been among the best in baseball.In 2003, he selected Conor
Jackson and Carlos Quentin with his two first-round picks, and the following
year he was able to get Stephen Drew with the 15th overall pick when other
teams shied away from his bonus demands. Last year, he didn't blink with the
first pick, taking Justin Upton, despite the fact that he would require a
record bonus to sign. He's found nice talent after the first round as well,
and his fearless approach totaking the top talent regardless of outside
influences is commendable. Why he didn't get more serious consideration for
the Arizona GM job is beyond me.