Finally! We can finally start to entertain the thoughts of possibly being in position to add at the deadline!
The obvious hole is likely going to be 3B (and almost certainly BP), and luckily for the Braves rentals like Machado, Mous and Beltre should be available. BP arms are always available, and always overpriced, but if the Braves are in position to fight for a playoff spot they should look to spend responsibly on BP help.
To get things rolling...
Acunamania
1:32 There's no way the Braves trade for Machado, right? I can't see any way they sell off multiple prospects for a rental when they're not just one piece away
Tim Dierkes
1:33 The Braves are a perfectly reasonable destination for Machado. The team is in first place and they have, let's say, a 15% chance of making the playoffs this year. If they are still in the thick of things a month or so from now, they should go for it.
Doyers
1:34 Realistically, what sort of prospect package would we have to put together to get Machado this week? Three Top 15 Prospects?
Tim Dierkes
1:35 Man, I wouldn't think so. I think one Top 15 prospect, at any point, will probably be the best the Orioles can do. I don't really expect them to get a top 15 guy. I could see maybe a Kyle Wright/Mike Soroka level guy on the high end.
Considering what the DBacks paid for JDM last year, I'm hoping the Braves can find a 2-3 month upgrade at 3B without giving up someone like Soroka or Wright. It probably just won't be Machado.
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