msstate7
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What's his rate? Eley de la Cruz had a big k rate in milb
2025 Trade Deadline Thread
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Hudson2
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He's got the power, speed, arm, and glove the k rate is high though just looked
Oh yeah de la Cruz was pretty close, Williams is slightly worse at 31.4%. Big difference is Williams is a .249 career hitter in the minors and de la Cruz batted around .300 most years.
Feel like that's the profile of a guy who's likely not going to hit at all in the majors, but he does have enough power that he wouldn't need to hit much.
Hudson2
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His defense is legit and has a cannon to. He already has 16 stolen bases and 15 homers to boot
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MLB insider reveals Braves trade deadline intentions
The Braves are closer to the bottom team in the National League than the Wild Card, and it's fair to wonder what they'll do at the trade deadline. Buying
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According to this, no one under control for next season will be moved
MLB insider reveals Braves trade deadline intentions
The Braves are closer to the bottom team in the National League than the Wild Card, and it's fair to wonder what they'll do at the trade deadline. Buying
According to this, no one under control for next season will be moved
I'll believe it when I see it. You wouldn't telegraph your intentions anyways since you lose negotiating power when you do.
It would be dumb to sit on Murphy with so many contenders in need of an upgrade at catcher and with Murphy getting hot.
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msstate7
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This reminds me of my other pro team, the saints. When it was obvious that the decline was at hand whether it be performance or constant injuries, they didn't shake it up. In fact, they double and tripled down until it had to be completely blown up. AA is making the same mistake. I hope the braves aren't as loyal to AA as the saints are to Loomis.MLB insider reveals Braves trade deadline intentions
The Braves are closer to the bottom team in the National League than the Wild Card, and it's fair to wonder what they'll do at the trade deadline. Buying
According to this, no one under control for next season will be moved
bravesfanMatt
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Judge K’d a ton in the minors. I didn’t compare the two.
bravesfanMatt
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As I said. AA isn’t trading away anyone significant. Iggy and ozuna for some scrap that looks like good value.
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cajunrevenge
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Easily replaceable but when we need a few we cant find them. The point isnt that we cant find more or better relievers but that they will cost prospects and/or multi-year contracts. And look at the results for high end relievers in FA. Its a minefield. I rather keep Johnson for 2026 as we transition to those young arms instead of trading PJ and signing a big name reliever for 15+ million over 4+ years that very well could still shit the bed like Iggy did this year.
Hudson2
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I don't think we would get enough back to make it worth it. Keeping PJ would give us PJ, JJ, Lee, DH, Lopez, Bummer and Holmes if we load up the rotation next year that's a pretty good start.
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Joey Gallo. Though your definition of "successful" may be different.
He compares favorably to Trevor Story, except he won't have the benefit of hitting in Coors.
bravesfanMatt
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Again. I am not worried about return. I think reallocating Bummers 9 million and PJ 7 million along with using internal options is a better plan. Lopez and Holmes could be nice replacements for those guys alone and that frees up 16 million for an elite pen guy.
And I agree the reliever market is a land mine. But you can’t bitch about crappy players and at the same time sit on the sideline afraid to take a bad contract.
bravesfanMatt
Steve Harvey'd
That all said I don’t think he is going to trade much. I actually think he is going to hold onto Ozuna and claim no good offers came along. Iggy might be the only guy traded.
Rays Reportedly Interested in Trade for Braves' All-Star Catcher
The Tampa Bay Rays hope to make the playoffs this season, but what moves do they need to make in order to compete in the American League?
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I doubt we could pull Carson Williams, but that should be the goal.
If we can't nab him, I would target 1 or both of Brayden Taylor and Theo Gillen. They were both drafted as Shortstops. Not sure what Taylor's defense is like, but they've basically moved him off the position this year. But he definitely has the arm for the position according to reports.
Gillen hasn't played SS professionally but he was a SS in high school and has 70 grade speed. He had a strong arm before labrum surgery in HS but it was considered average or worse by the draft. He likely has the skills to play SS, but I am not sure what his arm is like now.
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Hudson2
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Grant Holmes is a guy that would really interest the Rays. Package Holmes with Murphy to get the best possible returnRays Reportedly Interested in Trade for Braves' All-Star Catcher
The Tampa Bay Rays hope to make the playoffs this season, but what moves do they need to make in order to compete in the American League?
I doubt we could pull Carson Williams, but that should be the goal.
If we can't nab him, I would target 1 or both of Brayden Taylor and Theo Gillen. They were both drafted as Shortstops. Not sure what Taylor's defense is like, but they've basically moved him off the position this year. But he definitely has the arm for the position according to reports.
Gillen hasn't played SS professionally but he was a SS in high school and has 70 grade speed. He had a strong arm before labrum surgery in HS but it was considered average or worse by the draft. He likely has the skills to play SS, but I am not sure what his arm is like now.
Wonder if the Rays would come off Wander Franco. Only 24 and would set up SS for us for the foreseeable future. His youthful enthusiasm could be the spark the Braves need.
Hudson2
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More wasted talent. That dude was set up to get a huge payday
Hudson2
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They also have the 42nd pick that would be nice to have but with the draft in just 3 days that ain't gonna happen now. If Aloy drops to 22 and we can get him then he would be ready in probably a yearRays Reportedly Interested in Trade for Braves' All-Star Catcher
The Tampa Bay Rays hope to make the playoffs this season, but what moves do they need to make in order to compete in the American League?
I doubt we could pull Carson Williams, but that should be the goal.
If we can't nab him, I would target 1 or both of Brayden Taylor and Theo Gillen. They were both drafted as Shortstops. Not sure what Taylor's defense is like, but they've basically moved him off the position this year. But he definitely has the arm for the position according to reports.
Gillen hasn't played SS professionally but he was a SS in high school and has 70 grade speed. He had a strong arm before labrum surgery in HS but it was considered average or worse by the draft. He likely has the skills to play SS, but I am not sure what his arm is like now.