Interesting perspective, indeed.
It is similar to the Geoff Boss situation in that a better driver has been overlooked for another driver due to factors outside of talent.
Schecter has been unlucky. But AGR, the top team in the IRL to be taking a IPS driver with 1 years experience is not normal practice.
As you say AGR still exists without Mutohs addition, even if it fell to 3 cars. But what happens if next year the option is a Japenese driver or going from 3 to 2 cars. It all starts somewhere.
I understand there are some who feel like their house is shielded from criticism but I dont think that is a very effective way of looking at things.
To those, keep your head in the sand and enjoy it