The Braves a weirdly constructed team. Sometimes, when the Cardinals face an opponent, I use that as an opportunity to look at their organizational roster construction. I look short term and long term. I look at their potential payroll and try to fill in the gaps by people leaving. I try to see how teams might look going forward.
There’s no team like the Braves. They’re unusual in the way you imagine and also in a way you probably aren’t aware. They have a long-term commitment to catcher, to first base, to second base, to third base, to center field, and to right field.