With some great talent making there debuts in Georgia this season the Tartans have been busy reorganizing there talent pool to support sustainable success. Here is a snapshot of some recent trades.
1.) Future CF for Future LF
- While many Tartans fans might be disappointed with the loss of Vernon Belle, Atlanta was finally able to acquire a potential impact slugger in Manuel Macias from Vancouver. While Belle was the AL AAA MVP last season, he struggled to improve his outfield range and the Tartans did not expect much more development at the plate from him. In sending him to the Tiger Sharks the acquired a LF with pop, 38 HRs & 143 RBI between HiA and AA last season, and a player they see as still developing (Macias has two less years of experience than Belle).
2.) Excuse me ML Long Reliever for Platoon CF
- Going into this season, and especially after dealing Belle, the Tartans lacked a true ML CF. Through the Rule 5 draft the team nabbed Roger Higginson a speedy CF that struggles against Righties. In trading Roger Hardy, a player the Tartans accidentially signed to a multi-year deal last season, they acquired Evlis Lomasney. Lomasney, only 22, has great range and a strong stick against righties, but a developing glove. Look for the Tartans to take a chance on him in the bigs this season platooning with Higginson.
3.) Shipping Out Some ML Depth to Fuel the Future Talent Pool
- In Max Cabeza and Brad Perry the Tartans had two players that started all of last season, but where not in the teams long term plans. With the promotion this season of more young Tartans Perry was suited to be on the bench and Cabeza was even more replaceable. By sending the pair to Detriot the Tartans acquired two 20-year olds drafted in the supplemental round two seasons ago. B.J. Washington projects to be a true SS should develop at the plate enough to be a ML starter. SP Frank Davis projects as a back of the rotation starter, but gives the team added depth on the mound.
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(This area of the blog will be used to record key insights learned in the Branch Rickey World.)
In no specific order:
1.) Don't under estimate the value of a good coaching staff, they can turn a dud into a competitive squad, etc.
2.) Pitching settings are one of the most important controls in the game: particularly the Call Bullpen setting, which can dramatically improve any pitchers performance (use it to reward good ERAs/WHIPs and improve bad ones).
3.) Pick a strategy that is unique and one that you can live with. (If you are in for the long haul then consider going young early, or you want to earn a free season get big league talent, just make sure you won't have regrets when your minor league system sucks.)
In no specific order:
1.) Don't under estimate the value of a good coaching staff, they can turn a dud into a competitive squad, etc.
2.) Pitching settings are one of the most important controls in the game: particularly the Call Bullpen setting, which can dramatically improve any pitchers performance (use it to reward good ERAs/WHIPs and improve bad ones).
3.) Pick a strategy that is unique and one that you can live with. (If you are in for the long haul then consider going young early, or you want to earn a free season get big league talent, just make sure you won't have regrets when your minor league system sucks.)
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