Every Team's Moneyball

Every Team’s Moneyball: St. Louis Cardinals: The Player Development Appliance

How the Cardinals churn prospect after prospect into pro.

How Theo Epstein's job security has given him enough time to build a contender.

Ben Cherington's crowded lineup projects to score the most runs in the league.

The diverse and carefully constructed bullpen of GM and former reliever Jerry Dipoto.

How the White Sox dive into the Cuban market and reap its rewards.

How the Reds have converted prospect after prospect into major leaguers.

Sign all the Latin America shortstops, figure out the positions later.

What the Braves might be looking for when developing shortstops from prospect to pro.

How the Phillies stopped drafting risky athletes in favor of high-floor baseball skills.

How Alex Anthopolous drafts and deals high-upside prospects before they get a chance to bust.

How the Diamondbacks scout the quiet independent leagues.

How the Twins stick to the fundamentals of drafting and player development.

How the Orioles excel at picking up players from the discard pile who immediately produce.

How the Marlins aggressively promote prospects who have minimal minor-league experience.

How the Brewers ignore handedness and buy all the right-handed players.

How Terry Francona has gained the platoon advantage in three different ways.