Originally Posted by
Southcack77
Harry's doomsday predictions are predicated on the Braves making lots of reckless deals trading away prospects. the Braves have yet to trade a significant prospect. If anything this offseason seems to suggest Atlanta is unwilling to trade a ransom of prospects for MLB stars.
If Braves felt like they had to get Haniger or Realmuto and were inclined to overpay, wouldn't these deals have already happened?
His predictions also require believe that the Braves have blown recent drafts and will continue to blow them such that there is not promotable talent to supplement the MLB club. Could be true, but we don't even know who they will draft at this point. How can we say they won't contribute?
It also assumes that the Braves do not make smart trades or clever signings.
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The Braves might have a short window. Hell, they might not even have a window for all we know for certain. They might really screw up the drafts and their roster management. All of those things are possible.
But they are far from certain.
And I don't understand why we have to assume that this stuff will happen just out of a preference for a longer, crappier rebuild.