During his tenure with the Rangers, Melvin made several key moves that helped turn the franchise around. He traded for future Hall of Famer Ivan Rodriguez in 1990 and signed free agent pitcher Nolan Ryan in 1993. He also drafted and developed players like Rusty Greer, Juan Gonzalez, and Dean Palmer, who helped lead the team to three playoff appearances in four years from 1996-1999.
After leaving the Rangers in 2001, Melvin spent a year as a scout for the Boston Red Sox before being hired as the General Manager of the Milwaukee Brewers in 2002. In his first season with the team, he helped engineer a 20-game improvement in the win column, and the Brewers finished with a winning record for the first time in a decade.
Over the next several years, Melvin continued to build the Brewers into a contender. He made several key trades, including acquiring CC Sabathia in 2008 and Zack Greinke in 2010, that helped the team reach the playoffs in 2008 and 2011. He also drafted and developed players like Ryan Braun, Prince Fielder, and Corey Hart, who became All-Stars and helped lead the team to success.
Melvin's tenure with the Brewers came to an end in 2015, when he was promoted to the role of President of Baseball Operations. In this role, he oversaw the team's entire baseball operations department and helped guide the team through a period of transition.
Throughout his career, Melvin was known for his ability to evaluate talent and make shrewd trades. He was also respected for his integrity and his willingness to work hard to build winning teams. Today, he is considered one of the most successful executives in baseball history, and his legacy continues to inspire future generations of baseball executives.
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