"Well Walt Weiss has begun assembling his coaching staff, replacing Fredi Gonzalez and Rick Kranitz with two young and respected coaches from the Mets' 2025 staff, Jeremy Hefner and Antoan Richardson. While I preferred a younger and perhaps more tactically modern choice for manager, I thought the Weiss hire was defensible due to his familiarity leading what has been considered a healthy clubhouse. If Weiss and the front office intend to fill his staff with young, modern thinkers, that makes the arrangement significantly better."
"Perhaps Weiss will even surprise us with his tactical prowess. I'm eagerly awaiting the rest of the coaching staff being announced, particularly if they are going to be more hires like these first two. Atlanta released their Spring Training schedule, beginning on February 21st and including the Spring Breakout prospect game on March 21st. Shane Bieber surprisingly opted to pick up his $16 million option, instead of taking a $4 million buyout and returning to the open market as a strong starting pitcher option."
Walt Weiss has begun assembling his coaching staff, replacing Fredi Gonzalez and Rick Kranitz with Jeremy Hefner and Antoan Richardson, both young, respected coaches from the Mets' 2025 staff. A younger, more tactically modern managerial option was preferred by some, but Weiss's familiarity with the clubhouse makes his hiring defensible. Filling the remainder of the staff with young, modern thinkers would strengthen the hire and could lead to unexpected tactical advantages. The Braves released their Spring Training schedule, beginning February 21 and including the Spring Breakout prospect game on March 21. Shane Bieber picked up his $16 million option instead of taking a $4 million buyout and re-entering free agency.
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