During his tenure with the Angels, Bavasi oversaw the team's transition from a perennial also-ran to a playoff contender. He made a number of key acquisitions, including signing free agent pitcher Mark Langston and trading for outfielder Jim Edmonds. Bavasi also oversaw the development of several young players, including future Hall of Famer Tim Salmon.
After leaving the Angels in 1999, Bavasi spent a brief stint as the general manager of the Seattle Mariners. He was responsible for signing several high-profile free agents, including outfielder Ichiro Suzuki and pitcher Kazuhiro Sasaki. However, the team struggled during Bavasi's tenure, failing to make the playoffs in any of his four seasons as GM.
Bavasi's next stop was with the Toronto Blue Jays, where he served as the team's vice president of baseball operations. He was responsible for overseeing the team's scouting and player development departments, as well as working with the team's general manager to make personnel decisions.
In 2004, Bavasi was hired as the general manager of the Mariners, returning to the team he had previously worked for. He made a number of moves during his tenure, including trading for pitcher Erik Bedard and signing free agent outfielder Raul Ibanez. However, the team continued to struggle, finishing with losing records in each of Bavasi's four full seasons as GM.
Bavasi was fired by the Mariners in 2008, bringing an end to his career as a baseball executive. Despite his mixed record as a GM, Bavasi is widely respected within the sport for his knowledge and experience. He has since worked as a consultant for several teams, including the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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