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I didn't realize Yaz was worth 2.7 War last year. Definitely don't let him face a lefty pitcher though. Very surprised this took 2 years. He's 35

But wouldn't it be best to just spend a little more than you're comfortable with on Bassit, and keep the pick?

Right. And this year that Baldwin Comp pick is like having two first round picks. Thats not something to just give up. Need the infusion of talent into the system.

And I think that's sort of what I was getting at. If you didn't give out the extensions, some of those players would be gone, and you'd have more money to spend, but you'd need to be a high bidder in the free agent market to fill the holes, and the Braves have never been a high bidder. Oh, and...

Thanks. I know he debuted early in 2019. I guess the delayed call up would have bought the Braves an additional year.

Of course hindsight is always 20/20. But Riley was a top 10 MVP finisher in 3 consecutive years. Im not saying I agree with his extension. But I'm not sure anyone saw these injury laden down years the past two in what should have been a continuation of his prime. Someone correct me if I'm...

Interesting conversation. I feel like it's worth pointing out a few other points. -The window is certainly closing, and the best days are behind, and it really seems like a lot more and more each passing year will have to go right in order to be an elite contender. -The Braves are a weird...

Wonder if this now means the Brewers would consider trading Woodruff. They're already considering trading Peralta.

I'm sure he does really want to be here. But I'm also sure he also wants the Braves to pay him more than any other team would offer.

Getting that draft pick is huge. Looking at the voting, it wasnt even that close. 21 first place votes for Drake. 9 for Horton.

There were recent quotes from him where he was hinting he's considering it when his current contract is up.

I have no idea who either of these guys are. But excited to see we are pulling guys with experience from outside the organization who are on the younger side.

I cant see the Mets being outbid for Diaz. I hope we at least run up the price.

As an aside, I was watching the replay of the grand slam Acuna hit in the 2018 NLDS and when it cut to the Dodgers dugout, there was Lehmann right behind Roberts. That was the year he started as game plan coach for them. Didn't realize he'd been in the dugout that long. So maybe he is waiting it...

Here's an unbiased take on our farm system. As excited as we've been on how far it's progressed over the past year, still sobering to see we have nobody who they consider top tier. https://prospect361.com/nl-team-prospects/atlanta-braves/