2025-2026 offseason thread

JohnBoy said:
Imagine the thump in this lineup with Schwarber. And we could have Angel Hernandez Bobblehead Day every July 4th with fireworks.
Click to expand...

I also know Alonso is receiving interest as a DH. Like him or not, the offensive numbers are there.

Acuña RF
Schwarber/Alonso DH
Riley 3B
Olson 1B
Baldwin/Murphy C
Profar LF
Albies 2B
Harris CF
Dubon SS

All of that being said, it would have to be a truly elite DH for me to want one because it totally screws flexibility. I'm not sure it's worth it whatsoever.
 
UNCBlue012 said:
I have a feeling it's just leverage, but Ken Rosenthal is reporting the Braves are more interested in signing an elite DH than a SS unless something materializes quickly.
Click to expand...
I swear, if AAs signs Schwarber I will lose my shit and not in a good way. The last thing we need is to pay a bat only player a huge contract after a career year. He's a been a mediocre DH/LFer virtually every year until the last 2 years. His contact rates are normally non existent.

Just resign Ozuna for like 8 million if you want a bat only player. He was an elite hitter before the hip injury. There is a decent shot he can get somewhere close to that again.
 
UNCBlue012 said:
I also know Alonso is receiving interest as a DH. Like him or not, the offensive numbers are there.

Acuña RF
Schwarber/Alonso DH
Riley 3B
Olson 1B
Baldwin/Murphy C
Profar LF
Albies 2B
Harris CF
Dubon SS

All of that being said, it would have to be a truly elite DH for me to want one because it totally screws flexibility. I'm not sure it's worth it whatsoever.
Click to expand...
Can't imagine we'd in on Alonso. Don't think the clubhouse is a fan of the guy.
 
UNCBlue012 said:
I have a feeling it's just leverage, but Ken Rosenthal is reporting the Braves are more interested in signing an elite DH than a SS unless something materializes quickly.
Click to expand...
Did a quick photoshop of the Braves big FA signing for DH:

01k8v9swqc3187jnsp8r.jpg
 
Schwarber and Bellinger will probably cost around the same and the decision should be easy between the 2. 1 can play multiple positions and the other can't at all. Bassitt doesn't have a QO and would be a good bet. What's the projection he gets?
 
Hudson2 said:
Schwarber and Bellinger will probably cost around the same and the decision should be easy between the 2. 1 can play multiple positions and the other can't at all. Bassitt doesn't have a QO and would be a good bet. What's the projection he gets?
Click to expand...
Bellinger at around $27M would be way more useful. I've said for months, just like many of you, that a versatile outfielder who can hit and rotate in and out of the DH position with Ronnie and Profar would be extremely valuable.
 
The roster is actually pretty close to full with the payroll at $214M. If Lopez slides into the rotation, it and the BP are full of MLB contracts. The only holes are DH and bench, and if they really plan on rotating the catchers through DH the only holes are on the bench. At the very least AA needs a real MLB bat and a real MLB SP who isn't a lock to be injured. I'm willing to bet anyone anything that AA won't be giving up that pick for a QO FA, and I hope he doesn't.

1764011653748.png
 
Carp said:
I swear, if AAs signs Schwarber I will lose my shit and not in a good way. The last thing we need is to pay a bat only player a huge contract after a career year. He's a been a mediocre DH/LFer virtually every year until the last 2 years. His contact rates are normally non existent.

Just resign Ozuna for like 8 million if you want a bat only player. He was an elite hitter before the hip injury. There is a decent shot he can get somewhere close to that again.
Click to expand...
Snitker was Problem #1, but if Anthopoulos throws big money at a DH I'm going to classify him as Problem #1A. The team needs some flexibility and cycling guys through the DH position is a way to do that. If you sign a DH and don't trade Murphy, you're wasting money there as well. Get a legit OF and cycle Profar, Acuna, and Murphy through as DH of the Day. I've always gotten the feeling that Anthopoulos wants to make the Braves resemble the Blue Jays' teams he constructed and just beat the opposition to death with the long ball.
 
Enscheff said:
The roster is actually pretty close to full with the payroll at $214M. If Lopez slides into the rotation, it and the BP are full of MLB contracts. The only holes are DH and bench, and if they really plan on rotating the catchers through DH the only holes are on the bench. At the very least AA needs a real MLB bat and a real MLB SP who isn't a lock to be injured. I'm willing to bet anyone anything that AA won't be giving up that pick for a QO FA, and I hope he doesn't.

View attachment 710
Click to expand...
Yeah I've said it to that AA isn't giving up a pick with the extra pick and bonus pool money. Bassitt, Kim or Buxton and another good bullpen arm would be great.
 
I hadn't realized this part of Payamps signing. It makes a lot more sense now, and I am much more comfortable with it. From MLBTR:

The Braves are investing $2.25MM in the idea that Payamps can regain his old form with a change of scenery. Payamps is out of minor league options and thus can’t be sent to Triple-A without first being designated for assignment, though his guaranteed contract provides leverage for the team. Because Payamps has less than five full years of MLB service time, he would have to forfeit any remaining guaranteed salary if he refused another outright assignment in favor of free agency. The added salary might also act as a bit of a deterrent for other teams who might otherwise be interested in claiming Payamps off waivers following a DFA.

If he can't break camp as one of our 8 best relievers, we can stash him in AAA. If he refuses, we don't have to pay him.

Also, at some point in the season, it will be more beneficial for him to request his release than to sit in AAA collecting a check. The later in the year you sit in AAA, the less opportunity to have to catch on somewhere else and try to land another contract for 2027. So either he's decent/good, and we get a bargain, or he's not so good, we DFA him, and he is either claimed, elects FA, or sits in AAA until we might need him or until he decides he wants an opportunity somewhere else.
 
Last edited:
Carp said:
I hadn't realized this part of Payamps signing. It makes a lot more sense now, and I am much more comfortable with it. From MLBTR:

The Braves are investing $2.25MM in the idea that Payamps can regain his old form with a change of scenery. Payamps is out of minor league options and thus can’t be sent to Triple-A without first being designated for assignment, though his guaranteed contract provides leverage for the team. Because Payamps has less than five full years of MLB service time, he would have to forfeit any remaining guaranteed salary if he refused another outright assignment in favor of free agency. The added salary might also act as a bit of a deterrent for other teams who might otherwise be interested in claiming Payamps off waivers following a DFA.

If he can't break camp as one of our 8 best relievers, we can stash him in AAA. If he refuses, we don't have to pay him.

Also, at some point in the season, it will be more beneficial for him to request his release than to sit in AAA collecting a check. The later in the year you sit in AAA, the less opportunity to have to catch on somewhere else and try to land another contract for 2027. So either he's decent/good, and we get a bargain, or he's not so good, we DFA him, and he is either claimed, elects FA, or sits in AAA until we might need him or until he decides he wants an opportunity somewhere else.
Click to expand...
That's pretty slick by AA. Win win for us
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top