As general manager of the Atlanta Braves, Alex Anthopoulos has performed brilliantly, but some people might not even be aware of how good he has been at spotting significant assets that no one else was considering.
As general manager of the Atlanta Braves, Alex Anthopoulos has performed brilliantly, but some people might not even be aware of how good he has been at spotting significant assets that no one else was considering.
Undoubtedly, the majority of people focus on the extensions given to young players when considering some of the best decisions AA has made for the Atlanta Braves.
Others reflect on the whirlwind of actions that resulted in a World Series during the 2021 trade deadline. It is also underappreciated that he retooled the bullpen during the 2019 trade deadline.
Others reflect on the whirlwind of actions that resulted in a World Series during the 2021 trade deadline. It is also underappreciated that he retooled the bullpen during the 2019 trade deadline.
However, when you reflect on AA’s greatest movements in the past, I want to offer you three that you probably don’t consider.
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Matzek Tyler — Most people are familiar with the amazing tale of Tyler Matzek, who was attempting to survive in Independent Baseball after suffering from a case of the yips and was cut out of the major leagues at the end of 2016.
After the 2019 season, AA was pressured by vice president of scouting Dana Brown to sign the 28-year-old to a minor league contract for two years.
In 2021, that action set up one of the best moments in the franchise’s history.