MLB Players Rank Rockies Worst Organization, Dodgers Top Poll of 100-Plus Players
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 24
MLB Players Rank Rockies Worst Organization, Dodgers Top Poll of 100-Plus Players
2 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 24
Summary
More than 100 players from 23 teams in The Athletic’s anonymous poll gave the Rockies the most worst-organization mentions at 28, ahead of the Pirates, Athletics, White Sox and Angels.
Players tied those reputations largely to low spending, weak player development and poor family support, with several saying clubs seen as "cheap" or behind analytically were marked down most heavily.
The Dodgers led the positive rankings, drawing mentions from nearly two-thirds of respondents; the Yankees, Cubs, Blue Jays and Braves also rated highly, and all five opened the season with top-eight payrolls.
Family treatment emerged as a major separator, with more than one-third of respondents citing it directly; that also helped the Brewers stand out as the best-regarded small-market club.
The poll suggests half a season of improved results for clubs like the White Sox, Pirates and A’s has not yet erased long-running views about ownership spending, facilities and organizational competence.