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These circumstances highlight the difficulties MLB teams face as they navigate player acquisitions and contracts. The team’s leadership often wishes for a “crystal ball” to foresee missteps such as the investment in Montgomery, which reflects an all-too-common sentiment across the league. Executives lament what could have been had they only known the outcomes tied to their roster decisions.

The Role of Analytics and Decision-Making

The conversation around roster strategy is further complicated by the emphasis teams place on analytics. While analytical tools are invaluable for predicting player performance, they can sometimes overshadow traditional scouting and intuition. This reliance on data can obscure the nuanced decision-making process that has historically guided team operations.