2019 Trade Deadline Thread:

[Oklahomabrave]

I actually still think Foltynewicz can get back to being a 3+ win pitcher, I think Toussaint will ultimately develop into a solid #3 who looks like an ace on good days, I think Wilson is really underrated and will end up starting for Atlanta, and am very interested to see how Anderson responds when he’s inevitably promoted to Gwinnett.

Having said all that: the Braves have big aspirations in 2019, which I think is key context for sturg’s point. At the moment, the pitching stockpile hasn’t developed as quickly as the Braves competitive window has—which I think is why we’ll see Anthopoulos continue to pursue rotational upgrades more assiduously than bullpen help. For several reasons (one more year of arb, Toronto connection, groundball-inducer to pair with a good infield defense, strong peripherals), I think Stroman makes a lot of sense for Atlanta.

I think he makes a ton of sense, but from all I’ve read the connection actually hurts AA with Toronto it wanting to deal with him. I remember reading a while ago we wanted to trade for Donaldson last year but they wouldn’t. Might not be any truth to it but FWIW.