Good article. Was going to comment on Polanco article, stumbled on this which I'd previously missed.
This is more relevant: it speaks to cheapskate M's owner mentality & why offseason acquisitions are usually 2nd tier and/or damaged goods. 2024 is no different.
The part that gets little attention is annual lack of position player MLB hopefuls in the farm system.
1 decent rookie (1 WAR) per yr. could make M's FA cheapness more acceptable...
Good article. Was going to comment on Polanco article, stumbled on this which I'd previously missed.
This is more relevant: it speaks to cheapskate M's owner mentality & why offseason acquisitions are usually 2nd tier and/or damaged goods. 2024 is no different.
The part that gets little attention is annual lack of position player MLB hopefuls in the farm system.
1 decent rookie (1 WAR) per yr. could make M's FA cheapness more acceptable...