Larry Doughty
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Larry Doughty was the General Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates
Major League Baseball
team, from 1989 to 1991.
Doughty then became a scout for the Cincinnati Reds
, becoming scouting supervisor and later Scouting Director for the Reds from 1983 to 1987. He joined the Pittsburgh Pirates as assistant general manager to Syd Thrift
, along with Cincinnati associate Cam Bonifay
as his head scout. Doughty replaced Thrift as General Manager of the Pirates on November 7, 1988 due to conflict between Thrift and the ownership group. The Pirates won division titles in Doughty's third and fourth years, with new additions Don Slaught
, Zane Smith
and Jay Bell
.
He was criticized, though, for the loss of top prospects like Wes Chamberlain
(on a waiver error) and Moisés Alou
(for Smith), hurting the farm system. In 1992, the club's new president, Mark Sauer
, replaced Doughty with Ted Simmons
.
Doughty was a special assistant to the GM for the San Diego Padres
in 1993.
He was the farm director for the Kansas City Royals
in 1996 and a VP for player personnel in 1998.
In 1999-2000, Doughty was a special assistant to the GM of the New York Mets
.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
team, from 1989 to 1991.
Doughty then became a scout for the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
, becoming scouting supervisor and later Scouting Director for the Reds from 1983 to 1987. He joined the Pittsburgh Pirates as assistant general manager to Syd Thrift
Syd Thrift
Sydnor W. Thrift Jr. was an American scout and executive in Major League Baseball who served as the general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1985 to 1988, and the de facto general manager of the Baltimore Orioles from 1999 to 2002...
, along with Cincinnati associate Cam Bonifay
Cam Bonifay
Cameron Hubert Bonifay is a former major league baseball executive and scout, best known as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1993 to 2001....
as his head scout. Doughty replaced Thrift as General Manager of the Pirates on November 7, 1988 due to conflict between Thrift and the ownership group. The Pirates won division titles in Doughty's third and fourth years, with new additions Don Slaught
Don Slaught
Donald Martin Slaught is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who had a 16-year career from to...
, Zane Smith
Zane Smith
Zane William Smith is a former American Major League baseball player.-Career:Smith, a left-handed pitcher, played collegiately at Indiana State University. He was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 3rd round of the 1982 amateur draft and made his Major League debut on September 10, 1984 for...
and Jay Bell
Jay Bell
Jay Stuart Bell is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and second baseman who played for the Cleveland Indians , Pittsburgh Pirates , Kansas City Royals , Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Mets .He played his high school baseball at J.M...
.
He was criticized, though, for the loss of top prospects like Wes Chamberlain
Wes Chamberlain
Wesley Polk Chamberlain is a former professional baseball right fielder/left fielder. He played all or part of six seasons in Major League Baseball from 1990 through 1995 for the Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox . He also played one season in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Chiba...
(on a waiver error) and Moisés Alou
Moisés Alou
Moisés Rojas Alou |Spanish:]] ; born July 3, 1966 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a former American outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for 17 seasons in the National League. In 1,942 career games, Alou had a batting average of .303 with 2,134 hits, 421 doubles, 332 home runs, and 1,287 runs...
(for Smith), hurting the farm system. In 1992, the club's new president, Mark Sauer
Mark Sauer
Mark V. Sauer, MD is an American physician who has been responsible for advancing the field of reproductive medicine through several of his projects...
, replaced Doughty with Ted Simmons
Ted Simmons
Ted Lyle Simmons is an American former professional baseball player and coach. A switch-hitter, Simmons was a catcher for most of his Major League Baseball career with the St. Louis Cardinals , the Milwaukee Brewers and the Atlanta Braves...
.
Doughty was a special assistant to the GM for the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
in 1993.
He was the farm director for the Kansas City Royals
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
in 1996 and a VP for player personnel in 1998.
In 1999-2000, Doughty was a special assistant to the GM of the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
.