Most of my articles are at least largely supportive of front office decisions. Normally, since Theo Epstein started with the Cubs, many of the decisions have been agreeable. Even some of the ones that are questionable long-term were borne of not knowing the players on hand when the change was made. However, when a development chance is ignored annually for years on end, eventually a flag needs to be raised, regardless the flag’s color. The Cubs have whiffed on a chance to annually upgrade talent in the Australian Baseball League.
The ABL is a bit run by its own mindset.