The author reflects on their gardening journey, illustrating parallels between nurturing plants and team management. After initially revamping their home's landscaping with various plants, they attended a gardening class, learning the importance of preparation and the likelihood of losing some plants despite best efforts. This experience leads to a critique of the Atlanta Braves' offseason strategies, arguing they failed to invest adequately in players, which has contributed to their struggles on the field. Ultimately, the piece emphasizes the necessity of investment and resilience in both gardening and building a successful sports team.
Gardening requires patience and resilience, much like building a competitive team; expect losses and learn key lessons to ensure future success.
Despite thorough preparation, such as buying quality plants and enriching soil, the reality remains that some plants won’t survive, just like teams that don't invest properly.
The Braves neglected the crucial advice of investing wisely in players this offseason, leading to their current struggle, mirroring the unpredictability of gardening.
Successful landscaping, like baseball, rests on the foundation of smart investments. Whether it's buying plants or players, one must prepare for losses to achieve gains.
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