Good article. Trajekt Arc represents real advancement in technological innovation to improve athletic performance. I'm glad the Braves finally added the upgrade to their franchise. But it only underscores my concern that the Atlanta Braves have an over-inflated view of themselves, using their gleaming, modern ball park and its surrounding glamorous retail development to convince themselves that they are "the envy of all of baseball" (McGuirk) and yet when it comes improving the quality of play on the field they turn their backs on franchise icons like Freeman over one year's worth of contract, invest money in retail office space instead of players, and wait two years to invest in technology that other teams have already been using to the disadvantage of the Braves. That's why I would like to see someone like Lindsay delve into an evaluation of the Braves' scouting system. With decisions like Kelenic and Laureano and the depleted minor league system, I wouldn't be surprised to learn that the Braves do not invest in scouting as wisely or completely as many other consistently good teams. Without great scouting reports (think Dodgers) AA has to work with one hand tied behind his back.
Good article. Trajekt Arc represents real advancement in technological innovation to improve athletic performance. I'm glad the Braves finally added the upgrade to their franchise. But it only underscores my concern that the Atlanta Braves have an over-inflated view of themselves, using their gleaming, modern ball park and its surrounding glamorous retail development to convince themselves that they are "the envy of all of baseball" (McGuirk) and yet when it comes improving the quality of play on the field they turn their backs on franchise icons like Freeman over one year's worth of contract, invest money in retail office space instead of players, and wait two years to invest in technology that other teams have already been using to the disadvantage of the Braves. That's why I would like to see someone like Lindsay delve into an evaluation of the Braves' scouting system. With decisions like Kelenic and Laureano and the depleted minor league system, I wouldn't be surprised to learn that the Braves do not invest in scouting as wisely or completely as many other consistently good teams. Without great scouting reports (think Dodgers) AA has to work with one hand tied behind his back.
That's my issue !!!
How much is A.A. responsible for our puny farm system ?
If not, who is ?
But he did.a good job this winter. Reinforcing shortstop, Bullpen and outfield.
If we had a Big Time farm system he would have traded for Peralta.