What's the Next Big Idea in Baseball?Referenced by Goold in his daily 10 today, it hits on recent past (20 years ago it was retro stadiums, 10 years ago it was Money Ball). Highlights the Rays and other smaller market teams and how they're positioning themselves for future success. Suggestions are developing better programs to keep players healthy, striking while the iron is hot on cable contracts, and advanced scouting to include character study.
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Fat Strat wrote:
Yeah, but how long is the list of guys who have lit up low A, have a good face, and a last name of Wong that never amounted to much? Here's a hint: It's not very long.
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