Official 2024 Off-Season Thread!

[jpx7]

Bowman: The Braves haven’t shown interest in Shohei and their interest in Cease has been overblown. But there’s still a feeling they’ll make a couple more significant moves

I don’t necessarily think either is a likely move, but I also don’t think Bowman knows **** about ****.

[jpx7]

What would you guys think of this deal

Kim
Cronenworth
Darvish

For

Gonzales
White

Padres definitely say no, but it’s not as crazy a proposition as it should be, given their purported desire to shed salary.

[bravesnumberone]

I didn't realize Darvish still had six years on that deal. Jesus, he's going to be 42 at the end of it. Otherwise, $18M per year for him at this point seems like a bargain (if healthy). I thought Kim would have been a good acquisition last offseason.

[50PoundHead]

What would you guys think of this deal

Kim
Cronenworth
Darvish

For

Gonzales
White

After making that deal, Anthopoulos would immedidately be arrested and sent to a Super Max for committing the greatest robbery ever recorded. Seriously, I think the Braves would have to throw in Smith-Shawver or someone else highly-regarded to pull that off.

[bravesnumberone]

After making that deal, Anthopoulos would immedidately be arrested and sent to a Super Max for committing the greatest robbery ever recorded. Seriously, I think the Braves would have to throw in Smith-Shawver or someone else highly-regarded to pull that off.

And probably an Ian Anderson type.

[thewupk]

What would you guys think of this deal

Kim
Cronenworth
Darvish

For

Gonzales
White

Wonder how many other teams are hurting due to Bally. Rangers are going to miss out on 100 million this year and won't be splurging this year like they have recently.

[Hudson2]

2nd day of the WM coming up. Wonder if AA gets a SP before he leaves.

[UNCBlue012]

Robert Murray and Morosi both say the Braves are interesting in Lugo. Now that seems like a player the Braves would target given the price tag lol

[Super]

Robert Murray and Morosi both say the Braves are interesting in Lugo. Now that seems like a player the Braves would target given the price tag lol

I just can’t see AA signing one of the big FA SP. I wouldn’t mind being wrong but he’s so careful with money and they’re all going to get a lot.

[UNCBlue012]

I just can’t see AA signing one of the big FA SP. I wouldn’t mind being wrong but he’s so careful with money and they’re all going to get a lot.

Lugo isn't one of the big-name FA SP. He's a decent name, but he's a step below Gray, Montgomery, Rodriguez, etc.

[bravesnumberone]

If Seth Lugo is the only other significant acquisition we make, then I think we probably could have done better in LF, but maybe that starting pitching depth will serve us well throughout the year/give us more flexibility at the deadline when we inevitably have an unexpected need.

[Super]

Lugo isn't one of the big-name FA SP. He's a decent name, but he's a step below Gray, Montgomery, Rodriguez, etc.

Yeah, I see a guy like Lugo being signed, not one of the top guys. I didn’t make that clear in my post.

[Super]

If Seth Lugo is the only other significant acquisition we make, then I think we probably could have done better in LF, but maybe that starting pitching depth will serve us well throughout the year/give us more flexibility at the deadline when we inevitably have an unexpected need.

It seems every off-season we sort of expect a big FA signing and it never happens. Maybe it’s for the best, but whether he has the money or not AA just doesn’t really hand out huge FA deals.

[UNCBlue012]

It seems every off-season we sort of expect a big FA signing and it never happens. Maybe it’s for the best, but whether he has the money or not AA just doesn’t really hand out huge FA deals.

I think the key is that Lugo is allegedly only looking for a three-year deal. The years are right, he's a solid No. 3 - No. 4 who can slot at No. 4 this year and move up next year, and he's got a top-notch FB with good metrics. Fried - Strider - Morton - Lugo - Elder would more than suffice.

[Hudson2]

Come playoff time Lugo would be a serious weapon out of the bp and at the deadline a good SP will be available. TW and AJSS will be ready probably after the break also and are gonna need a spot at some point to show what they have.

[thewupk]

Has Liberty Media ever been involved in a true baseball decision? Seems they’ve left all that to McGuirk and
Alex

They haven't. AA and McGuirk have said multiple times that Liberty is hands off. McGurik and company set the budget and run the show.

[chop2chip]

They haven't. AA and McGuirk have said multiple times that Liberty is hands off. McGurik and company set the budget and run the show.

Given that the Mariners made $90m in profit last year and Stanton the owner is still being tight with payroll, I think I’m fine with our current ownership situation for the foreseeable future.

[Hudson2]

I’m guessing after Ohtani signs then the market is gonna blow up and move fast. Guys like Montgomery will come off the board fast.

[Tapate50]

As much as we’d love to aim higher - I’ve said from day one Lugo fits what we need the best. 3ish pitcher with late game bullpen experience

[CJ9]

Mark Feinsand wrote this at MLB.com.


One industry insider predicted that even after acquiring Jarred Kelenic from the Mariners and signing Joe Jiménez, Reynaldo López and Pierce Johnson for a combined $70.3 million, the Braves aren’t done.

“The Braves have another big move in them,” the source said, adding that Atlanta GM Alex Anthopoulos “is lathered up.”