All of our farm teams being *essentially* in the same state is a huge advantage, and it's no surprise that Atlanta's easier to fly into from the Caribbean than most other parts of the US. I'm not sure how big a role it plays in some of these decisions, but I'm sure it matters at least a bit
I don't have any data but I would think you're correct about the geography. Clearly, geography favors the west coast teams for attracting players from Japan and S. Korea - a fact that the Dodgers have brilliantly taken full advantage of with Ohtani, Yamamoto, and Sasaski.
Baseball America writer Carlos Colozzo evaluated the Braves draft class today Oct 29.
For a change there are hitters and speedy runners not seen in the past half-dozen drafts.
I have a question for Lindsay.
For years i have argued the Braves have a geographical advantage with the international latin free agents.
Closer to the Caribbean and South America.
And all our farm teams are in the warm South.
Fans of other teams dispute me. Usually saying jet travel evens evrtything out.
I would like to hear some comments.
All of our farm teams being *essentially* in the same state is a huge advantage, and it's no surprise that Atlanta's easier to fly into from the Caribbean than most other parts of the US. I'm not sure how big a role it plays in some of these decisions, but I'm sure it matters at least a bit
I don't have any data but I would think you're correct about the geography. Clearly, geography favors the west coast teams for attracting players from Japan and S. Korea - a fact that the Dodgers have brilliantly taken full advantage of with Ohtani, Yamamoto, and Sasaski.