While wondering what team Correa's on this week, great analysis, Brian! Before you mentioned it in a caption, I began thinking (as I was reading) that the reason free agency/trades, etc was a likely scenario for most teams trying to replicate the Astros' success and track record, was simply because they lacked the long-term draft success and player development of the 'Stros! And, you nailed it!
Plus, these non-Astros teams, while they realize how we did it, don't or can't do what we do (and, quite obviously, not as well)! And, lacking patience, want success NOW, hence their quick player acquisitions. Now, with all that, I'm guessing they're all trying to start the slow, years-long process of improving their drafting process, as well as upgrading their scouting/PD staffing!
While wondering what team Correa's on this week, great analysis, Brian! Before you mentioned it in a caption, I began thinking (as I was reading) that the reason free agency/trades, etc was a likely scenario for most teams trying to replicate the Astros' success and track record, was simply because they lacked the long-term draft success and player development of the 'Stros! And, you nailed it!
Plus, these non-Astros teams, while they realize how we did it, don't or can't do what we do (and, quite obviously, not as well)! And, lacking patience, want success NOW, hence their quick player acquisitions. Now, with all that, I'm guessing they're all trying to start the slow, years-long process of improving their drafting process, as well as upgrading their scouting/PD staffing!