Fans of the Atlanta Braves feel their blood pressure rapidly increase when manager Brian Snitker goes to his bullpen, but he’s hamstrung when he must use his best late-inning arms on more than two consecutive days.
Atlanta Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos said in an interview Wednesday that he and his front office team looked at available players and know what price they are willing to pay.
Without discussing price – because any good closer requires a good price – I’m presenting data to help you make an informed choice or choices.
It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you dive into metrics, so I’ve narrowed it down to a few we can all understand.