2025-2026 offseason thread

[Southcack77]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2000743485608206727

Not sure how it's a gamble paying off, but seems like a reasonably good move. Doesn't blow me away but better than Nick Allen.

 

[Southcack77]

He wanted to reset the tax and I get it and he couldn't come out and say it. I'm just glad McGuirk is actually doing what he said a month ago and becoming a top 5 spending club.

I think they'd have stayed over if the right deals had fallen to them, but they weren't going over for deals they didn't feel good about.

The Dodgers also greatly distorted the market last year.

 

[thewupk]

Xa

I’d still like to get a better platoon partner for Yaz than Dubon. Just let Dubon be a true super sub.

Dubon had a 111 WRC+ agaisnt LHP last year. That's more than acceptable considering both are good defenders.

That being said. That's likely only going to be the case until Murphy comes back. That's the better platoon partner you are looking for.

 

[MadduxFanII]

More shopping at Wal-Mart instead of Macy's. This organization is content with being good but not championship caliber Bichette was just sitting there, and typical Braves, they pass for a retread. I am so sick of it.

You opted for Macy's as your reference for a top-end store in the year of our lord 2025?

 

[thewupk]

Zips isn't out for everybody yet. But Steamer has that group with 88-89 wins.

Kim signing pushes the Steamer projected wins to over 90 now. That's usually the gold standard of having a really competitive team.

 

[Hudson2]

Kim signing pushes the Steamer projected wins to over 90 now. That's usually the gold standard of having a really competitive team.

What would somebody like Ryan or Peralta put it at?

 

[cajunrevenge]

I dont know anything about Steamer but I know Zips is worthless.

 

[thewupk]

What would somebody like Ryan or Peralta put it at?

Both of those guys are projected to be 3 WAR guys and would likely push Lopez to the pen. It would add 2-3 wins.

 

[cajunrevenge]

Not sure how it's a gamble paying off, but seems like a reasonably good move. Doesn't blow me away but better than Nick Allen.

Kim knows he enjoyed playing for the Braves. He wouldnt know that if they hadnt acquired him. The real gamble was him accepting the option because it would have counted for less than 10 million towards the luxury cap.

 

[cajunrevenge]

I like it. Still feel like we're missing a piece offensively, though. We're going to need Riley to play to his capability and Harris to be more consistent.

We are. They should assume we will have atleast 1 position player injured at a time. Miguel Andujar makes too much sense. Can play 3B/LF/RF. Murders LHP. But by June we will be playing waiver wire fodder because they assumed an injury prone core of players will stay healthy.

 

[Mad Dog Murph]

More shopping at Wal-Mart instead of Macy's. This organization is content with being good but not championship caliber Bichette was just sitting there, and typical Braves, they pass for a retread. I am so sick of it.

 

[VirginiaBrave]

I am not the clown here. You guys just expect everything the Braves do to work out just the way you expect it to, and somehow you are disappointed when it fails 32 out of 34 years. You guys seriously can't see the forest for the trees. Fooling yourselves yet again into believing this is a championship contender.

 

[Mad Dog Murph]

I am not the clown here. You guys just expect everything the Braves do to work out just the way you expect it to, and somehow you are disappointed when it fails 32 out of 34 years. You guys seriously can't see the forest for the trees. Fooling yourselves yet again into believing this is a championship contender.

 

[ChapelHillMatt95]

I am not the clown here. You guys just expect everything the Braves do to work out just the way you expect it to, and somehow you are disappointed when it fails 32 out of 34 years. You guys seriously can't see the forest for the trees. Fooling yourselves yet again into believing this is a championship contender.

You hate defense?

 

[thewupk]

You hate defense?

Ignore this fool. He doesn't think any team is a legit contender unless they are stacked like the Dodgers

 

[Carp]

Off-season is firmly a success.

 

[UNCBlue012]

The Braves’ roster is now extremely deep and flexible, and built to withstand injuries. That’s a significant development for Atlanta. Offensively, defensively, and on the pitching side, there are players who can contribute in multiple ways.

In 2024 and 2025, the team went weeks without consistency because key players couldn’t stay on the field, forcing reliance on replacement-level depth that struggled to hold its own. Those losses add up over a long season. That scenario feels far less likely now. Add another reliable relief arm and a starter, and let's roll.

 

[Jaw]

The team has definitely improved. I’ll feel better once another starting option is added, whether that’s in the rotation or the bullpen.

 

[bravesnumberone]

57 days until pitchers and catchers report. Today would be a great day for AA to improve the rotation.

 

[UNCBlue012]

The team has definitely improved. I’ll feel better once another starting option is added, whether that’s in the rotation or the bullpen.

I feel pretty confident at least one of those things happen. Especially since they have around $20M left to spend (if they save around $10M for the Trade Deadline) until they hit the third threshold and have yet to use any prospects.