With one day remaining as we head into the season. Atlanta sit had some holes to fill on the ML roster. Management has had a reluctence to rush any young prospects leaving several noticable weaknesses in the roster. Below we have outlined the latest veteran additions to the club and what they will bring.
CF Harry Torres - A 33 yearold veteran with 10 years of big league service. Torres still has average defense for center field or second base. He as plus speed and base running abilities and is marginally successful against righties. With rule-5 draftee Roger Higginson getting the ABs against lefties Torres maybe a one year solution at center. He was had on the cheap for $380K just above the league minimum.
SPs Josh Seabol and Len James - At 35 and 37 respectively, these two are entering the final seasons as major league contributors. Seabol went 13-9 last season for the Tartans, but wasn't resigned, after going all off-season seeking a better contract he reluctently re-joinned Atlanta for $1.3 mil. Seabol had his best season last year with a 1.26 WHIP, .248 OAV, and 117 K's to only 54 BB's. James also went 13-9 last seaon splitting time with Cleveland and Scottsdale. Many may remember the 3 contract Atlanta signed him to two years ago. After Cleveland declined his $5.2 mil for this season the Tartans were able to add him for $970K. Lets hope both these guys can provide at least 1/2 season of starts this year before we need emergency promotions for AAA.
RP Norman Hall - After spending 3 years with Cleveland, Hall joins the Tartans for a fraction of his previous salaries. The hard trowingTexas native had a horrible year last season prompting a demotion to AAA. Atlanta is taking a flyer on this guy because of his excellent curveball and 4-seamer. Why he will not amaze, the Tartans are confident he will bounce back this season and provide quality innings.
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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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