DSL Braves lost today 6 to 3. Despite banging out ten 10 hits. Shortstop Campos went 4 for 5 with a double.
They're about 19 wins, 26 losses now
After paying outfielder Tornes $2.5 million and pitcher Reyes $1.8 million they did an excellent job spreading the rest, about 2 million, in putting together a good hitting and very competitive team. There were some outfielders in their 2nd DSL season
I can see about 4 outfielders, several infielders and at least 2 pitchers in the FCL next year.
There has been an ongoing criticism of A.A that because he spends so heavily on players like Benitez , Guanipa, Perdomo, Tornes and Reyes the organization lacks depth.
They did a better job fielding a competitive good hitting team this year. Tornes looks like the Real Thing . Reyes just had his best game Monday. 4 innings, 0 runs, 1 hit, 2 walks and 6 strikeouts. As he get that 100+ mph fastball under control he will move quickly.
This might be my favorite column yet as a fellow MBA and baseball fan. It’s going to be interesting to watch how they corporately approach two lackluster seasons by Braves standards and hit their numbers. The farm system is weak, the current roster is not performing and other teams are taking an aggressive approach to build their rosters. It seems to me that Atl either has to retool and grow a young team into a champion or spend the money to compete more in the near term. Of course the answer can best yes to both but the days of cheap pickups and turnaround players are over in my opinion.
This was a well-written, well thought out piece. It is the best column on the Braves' financial situation I have found.
Thanks, Mark! Always enjoy breaking this stuff down in what I hope is an accessible way
DSL Braves lost today 6 to 3. Despite banging out ten 10 hits. Shortstop Campos went 4 for 5 with a double.
They're about 19 wins, 26 losses now
After paying outfielder Tornes $2.5 million and pitcher Reyes $1.8 million they did an excellent job spreading the rest, about 2 million, in putting together a good hitting and very competitive team. There were some outfielders in their 2nd DSL season
I can see about 4 outfielders, several infielders and at least 2 pitchers in the FCL next year.
There has been an ongoing criticism of A.A that because he spends so heavily on players like Benitez , Guanipa, Perdomo, Tornes and Reyes the organization lacks depth.
They did a better job fielding a competitive good hitting team this year. Tornes looks like the Real Thing . Reyes just had his best game Monday. 4 innings, 0 runs, 1 hit, 2 walks and 6 strikeouts. As he get that 100+ mph fastball under control he will move quickly.
This might be my favorite column yet as a fellow MBA and baseball fan. It’s going to be interesting to watch how they corporately approach two lackluster seasons by Braves standards and hit their numbers. The farm system is weak, the current roster is not performing and other teams are taking an aggressive approach to build their rosters. It seems to me that Atl either has to retool and grow a young team into a champion or spend the money to compete more in the near term. Of course the answer can best yes to both but the days of cheap pickups and turnaround players are over in my opinion.
Time will tell. Great column today!