I actually think Sal, while a hard worker, seems like an incredibly simple-minded person. I don’t think of him as a great thinker, and he normally says the most obvious thing.
Beane seems intelligent. I like the way he slows down the conversation and appears to have a grasp on the different challenges the team faces, rather than ignore them like previous GMs. I don’t love the Allen pick, but I understand what he’s trying to do.
McDermott seems predictable, and is probably great pals with someone like Sal.