Journalists are said to author the “first draft of history.” As such, we attempt to capture the current era as it emerges, and to call out its defining features in real time. I’ve often thought of …
In an era when teams try to coax swings and misses out of their pitchers more than ever, the Yankees and Dodgers are trying to get by while allowing contact,There are more and better metrics that can illustrate my point, but there are other, more obvious red flags – namely, return on free-agent investments. The Superteams have had a rough go over the last year.
So, whose farm systems are working? In a way, that’s been the story of the 2023 season. The answer provides a better illustration of why we might be on the brink of a new era. Josh Jung might not be the favorite for the AL Rookie of the Year award, but he’s one reason the Texas Rangers are in first place in the AL West. For the Rangers, the story of their season has been the success of their free-agent signings – Corey Seager, Marcus Semien and Nathan Eovaldi are making up for the Rangers’ recent overpay on star pitcher Jacob deGrom. Outfielder Adolis Garcia and first baseman Nathaniel Lowe offer proof that a robust farm system is only one way to rebuild.
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