The article discusses the importance of prioritizing quality over high-risk, high-reward player signings in professional sports team management. Author reflects on last year's costly signings that yielded poor returns, such as Gallo and Senzel, leading to significant wasted payroll. General manager Mike Rizzo's recent choices, though with a hefty budget, lean towards high-risk acquisitions. The piece argues that throwing money at uncertain players doesn't guarantee success and advocates for a strategy focused on building a solid roster through strategic quality signings instead.
Quality should be prioritized over high risk signings in player acquisitions to ensure a better roster and financial management.
The past year has shown that high risk moves often result in wasted payroll, like the $15.5 million spent on underperforming players.
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