One sentence in your article says it all: "...Alex Anthopoulas has never been shy about making a SMALL move". It's the BIG moves (or lack thereof - think Freeman, Swanson) - that show weakness. Whether this is due to McGuirk's restrictions or not is not clear. At this point I don't think turning to poor quality FA's is going to help and I hope AA's faith in "internal options" pays off in spades but I get queezie just thinking about the first DFA move we see to 'strengthen the rotation'.
I'd like to push back a little at something you said yesterday on the podcast or at least get you to expound on your thoughts. Yesterday on the podcast when discussing the Wentz injury you said something to the effect that "you shouldn't bunt in spring training."
I *hear* you...but what if you're Maury Wills (before your time) or former Brave Brett Butler and bunting is a large part of your offensive arsenal? Why is it not OK for those guys to work on a major part of their game in Spring Training? As always, thanks! I'll hang up and listen...
You're absolutely right; that was more of an emotional response by me. That was like the second or third time Taylor Walls was bunting in that game; he's a prolific bunter and will be the starting shortstop on Opening Day, so you could argue that he didn't need to do it repeatedly in early spring. It's an emotional take by me, though, and you're right to call it out
If AA was going to add externally, I think he would've done it by now. The volume of inaction tells me what we all know but the Braves won't say: there is a budget with a non-public threshold, and Alex has orders he is already beyond it. There is no other explanation.
I should write about this, I'm guessing. We haven't really explored the "are they out of money" angle. Let me see what I can find out from the Main Street Sports Group filings
Looking forward to it Lindsay! Since Braves Vision still has no public means of buying, I cannot plausibly believe this isn’t related to the inaction no matter how much the fanbase wants to blame Alex. Everyone has a boss.
One sentence in your article says it all: "...Alex Anthopoulas has never been shy about making a SMALL move". It's the BIG moves (or lack thereof - think Freeman, Swanson) - that show weakness. Whether this is due to McGuirk's restrictions or not is not clear. At this point I don't think turning to poor quality FA's is going to help and I hope AA's faith in "internal options" pays off in spades but I get queezie just thinking about the first DFA move we see to 'strengthen the rotation'.
Lindsay, great article was great, as always.
I'd like to push back a little at something you said yesterday on the podcast or at least get you to expound on your thoughts. Yesterday on the podcast when discussing the Wentz injury you said something to the effect that "you shouldn't bunt in spring training."
I *hear* you...but what if you're Maury Wills (before your time) or former Brave Brett Butler and bunting is a large part of your offensive arsenal? Why is it not OK for those guys to work on a major part of their game in Spring Training? As always, thanks! I'll hang up and listen...
You're absolutely right; that was more of an emotional response by me. That was like the second or third time Taylor Walls was bunting in that game; he's a prolific bunter and will be the starting shortstop on Opening Day, so you could argue that he didn't need to do it repeatedly in early spring. It's an emotional take by me, though, and you're right to call it out
If AA was going to add externally, I think he would've done it by now. The volume of inaction tells me what we all know but the Braves won't say: there is a budget with a non-public threshold, and Alex has orders he is already beyond it. There is no other explanation.
I should write about this, I'm guessing. We haven't really explored the "are they out of money" angle. Let me see what I can find out from the Main Street Sports Group filings
Looking forward to it Lindsay! Since Braves Vision still has no public means of buying, I cannot plausibly believe this isn’t related to the inaction no matter how much the fanbase wants to blame Alex. Everyone has a boss.
Pure definition of insanity. 🤦♂️
At some point, they’ve got to make an external add..right? RIGHT?
No, I think he’ll whistle while walking by the graveyard like he did the last year or so. Also Suarez is pooping the bed today.