- The Atlanta Braves GM John Copolella resigned yesterday. Almost certainly related to the MLB’s investigation into the Braves and their actions with International Free Agents. Talking Chop has a good run down of the whole situation.
- Speaking of GM openings, David Laurila of Fangraphs interviewed some players, managers, and executives about if/how the current analytically minded players could be the next generation of GMs.
- David Kagen at The Hardball Times breaks down the physics of the best way to rile up a curmudgeonly old baseball fan: the bat flip.
Plus: The Atlanta Braves are in some trouble
