With the minor leagues resuming in 2021, my thoughts went to how to write about the pipeline this year. Josh’s Minor League Wrap brought me here, and I dig his continued efforts. What do I wish to bring (back?) to the table? My favorite type of pipeline article was my “Three Up/Three Down” series, where I look at what seems to be working in the pipeline, and what doesn’t, and so I’m bringing that back.
To summarize the premise, each level of advancement has a specific level of quality simply by having a roster spot. For instance, Chris Kachmar (who ought to use a 1980s song by The Clash as his walk-up music) is a South Bend starting pitcher.