Newk to AAA, Viz to the DL

[Carp]

The Braves have done well with their second round picks over the years:

2018 Jenista
2017 Waters
2016 Wentz, Muller
2015 Riley, Herbert
2014 Fulenchek
2013 Caratini
2012 Wood
2011 Ahmed
2010 Cunningham, Simmons
2009 none
2008 Stovall, Spruill
2007 Freeman

I'd be willing to wait until the draft to sign Kimbrel.

Pretty good hit rate, but having an extra 1st makes up for the loss. I'm more concerned about the draft pool than the pick honestly.

Regardless, we need a closer. I really doubt Kimbrel will still be available in June, and a good closer will likely cost at least a 45 FV prospect come July. It's also unlikely said closer will be as good as CK. So you're going to give up a prospect at least as valuable anyways in a trade for likely a lesser pitcher.

I'd rather just sign CK now and get the added value of having him for 1.5 extra months, assuming he would even be available in June.

[nsacpi]

Pretty good hit rate, but having an extra 1st makes up for the loss. I'm more concerned about the draft pool than the pick honestly.

Regardless, we need a closer. I really doubt Kimbrel will still be available in June, and a good closer will likely cost at least a 45 FV prospect come July. It's also unlikely said closer will be as good as CK. So you're going to give up a prospect at least as valuable anyways in a trade for likely a lesser pitcher.

I'd rather just sign CK now and get the added value of having him for 1.5 extra months, assuming he would even be available in June.

it should be kept in mind that a disproportionate part of the value of a closer to a contending team is derived in the post season...between now and the draft kimbrel would pitch 10-15 innings if we signed him tomorrow

having an extra first has no bearing on the value of that second round pick, regardless of what you think that value might be