Inside the strategy that's turning arbitration upside down

We are, however, likely several years away from a reversal of the file-to-go trend, even should Kimbrel win his case. More and more teams are likely to
Inside the strategy that's turning arbitration upside down
Inside the strategy that's turning arbitration upside down /

Star Braves closer Craig Kimbrel could represent an interesting test case of teams' file-to-go strategy.
Star Braves closer Craig Kimbrel could represent an interesting test case of teams' file-to-go strategy :: David Goldman/AP

We are, however, likely several years away from a reversal of the file-to-go trend, even should Kimbrel win his case. More and more teams are likely to implement the policy, to the detriment of the Darwin Barneys of the world. They'll do so because, in general, it works.


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BEN REITER

Ben Reiter is a senior writer for Sports Illustrated and for SI.com who has been with the magazine since 2004.