Hey, all! I'm a lifelong Braves fan, but these are questions I still don't know, myself. So I figured someone here might know:
Why do some organizations not have a team in certain classifications? For example, the Braves don't have an affiliate in the class-A short season leagues (NY Penn League or Northwest League)
Furthermore, why do the Yankees have two GCL teams and two DSL teams, while the Braves only have one apiece?
According to MiLB.com, the Yankees have 10 teams in the minors and the Braves have 7. That is a major structural disadvantage, IMO.
Also, last but not least, why did the Braves leave Carolina and start a new team called the Florida Fire Frogs?
Thanks for any insight!