Tyler Kepner of The Athletic published their yearly survey of MLB executives on Wednesday, in which they are polled on how they’d rank baseball’s 30 front office groups. The Tigers didn’t quite make the top ten, but they’re clearly regarded as a team on the rise.
Leading the way was the Los Angeles Dodgers. From scouting both in the States and overseas, player development at all levels, and their ability to leverage their massive payroll and location advantages, the Dodgers do everything as well as anyone in the game. Of course, having a fortune to spend certainly helps.