After the Chicago Cubs won the 2016 World Series, several teams in the Major Leagues are looking for a better way to develop their rosters similar to the 2016 Champions. The key in doing so starts with changes in the front office and then the team manager. Those two positions need to be filled before you can even think about what players you need to work the system.
One of the teams that are looking to develop a roster similar to the Cubs is the Atlanta Braves. The Braves finished their 2016 season with a 68-93 record and missed the postseason for the third year in a row. Although the Braves did not have the 108 year curse to break, they have been the best team in Atlanta Sports for the past 25 years. The Braves are also the only team in …show more content…
However, the recent addition of Sean Rodriquez will give the Braves a veteran presence at second base until Albies recovers from his elbow fracture.
The retirement of Hall of Fame Third Baseman, Chipper Jones at the end of the 2012 season was another huge hit to the organization. They are still in search for their new third baseman, but have been lucky with Adonis Garcia last season.
The Outfield is also full of Prospects and veterans that were added to the team by both John Hart and John Coppolella. Prospects like Mallex Smith and Ender Inciarte both lead the team in stolen bases and had some of the biggest defensive plays in the outfield. Nick Markakis and Matt Kemp were also added to the Braves within the last few years. Markakis came through free agency and Kemp was traded for before the trade deadline is past season.
This offseason has led to more inquiries for the future of the Braves organization. Veteran Pitchers R.A. Dickey and Bartolo Colon were added to the roster in hopes of having more time to develop the organizations prospect pitchers like Sean Newcomb and Lucas
One of the teams that are looking to develop a roster similar to the Cubs is the Atlanta Braves. The Braves finished their 2016 season with a 68-93 record and missed the postseason for the third year in a row. Although the Braves did not have the 108 year curse to break, they have been the best team in Atlanta Sports for the past 25 years. The Braves are also the only team in …show more content…
However, the recent addition of Sean Rodriquez will give the Braves a veteran presence at second base until Albies recovers from his elbow fracture.
The retirement of Hall of Fame Third Baseman, Chipper Jones at the end of the 2012 season was another huge hit to the organization. They are still in search for their new third baseman, but have been lucky with Adonis Garcia last season.
The Outfield is also full of Prospects and veterans that were added to the team by both John Hart and John Coppolella. Prospects like Mallex Smith and Ender Inciarte both lead the team in stolen bases and had some of the biggest defensive plays in the outfield. Nick Markakis and Matt Kemp were also added to the Braves within the last few years. Markakis came through free agency and Kemp was traded for before the trade deadline is past season.
This offseason has led to more inquiries for the future of the Braves organization. Veteran Pitchers R.A. Dickey and Bartolo Colon were added to the roster in hopes of having more time to develop the organizations prospect pitchers like Sean Newcomb and Lucas