Originally Posted by
Enscheff
Interesting thought, but the Braves would give up their first non-protected pick, which would be the competitive round pick (~#35) they got from the Marlins (via the Peraza/Wood trade with the Dodgers). If they offer him a QO next offseason they would get a slightly better pick, but not much better. I don't think it's worth the risk if the upside is only improving the draft slot by 5-10 spots.
If they are going to make a play for JUP or Ces, I think I would prefer them to just go ahead and sign them to a long term deal and use either of them as a pillar for the rebuild. Assuming, of course, their prices drop to bargain levels.