Atlanta is probably the best model right now. LAD is up there for sure. TB only works because of their black magic the do on pitcher’s that also blows out their arms a year later.
Baserunning should get better by just having an infusion of younger talent. Getting rid of Verdugo may help in that regard too.
Situational hitting is more of an organizational philosophy than a player acquisition issue IMO.
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Alek Manoah never reported to Triple-A when he was optioned on August 11th because he was upset about the decision, per @SNJeffBlair
Manoah reportedly has not even been throwing bullpens or side sessions. It’s unlikely that he’ll pitch in a game again this year
I think others in the organization are intentionally keeping him out of the public eye considering his behavior at the winter event. He's a guy that tends to say too much.