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So he will let everyone know he’s after a SS and SP, but draws the line at OF/DH. Seems reasonable.
cajunrevenge
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It makes absolute sense because Buxton is signed to a relatively cheap contract.
Alex Anthopoulos: Shortstop, starting pitching and bullpen “will definitely be in the discussion”
Ha-Seong Kim’s name came up a lot during this portion of the presser.
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He did pour some cold water on the idea of potentially going out and picking up an outfielder — though as we all know, AA loves him some GM-speak so take all of this with a huge grain of salt). “Right-handed hitting outfielders is not something that’s a front-burner for us, and that’s being candid,” admitted AA. “Maybe as we go through the winter, that does become something but right now, that’s not a front-burner.
Typically, if money is going to be tight next year, you wouldn't preemptively make in season additions that would eat up a good bit of available off-season payroll, especially since you don't yet know your exact needs.
Hudson2
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That's spot on imo. OF is not a front burner. SS, SP, and BP are ahead of it so when he solves those 3 then an OF can be looked at.Alex Anthopoulos: Shortstop, starting pitching and bullpen “will definitely be in the discussion”
Ha-Seong Kim’s name came up a lot during this portion of the presser.
He did pour some cold water on the idea of potentially going out and picking up an outfielder — though as we all know, AA loves him some GM-speak so take all of this with a huge grain of salt). “Right-handed hitting outfielders is not something that’s a front-burner for us, and that’s being candid,” admitted AA. “Maybe as we go through the winter, that does become something but right now, that’s not a front-burner.
Not likely. I think we finished around 133 million in luxury tax. Buxton's 15+ million luxury tax hit would have been prorated to around 5-6 million. Keeping us under the tax.
He specifically said RHH OFer, but the team clearly needs another bat to replace Ozuna.
If the plan is truly to rotate the catchers through DH after Murphy has been injured every single season, it’s unacceptable. If the plan is to give Profar time at DH so White can play the OF, it’s unacceptable.
The Braves need a legit, not necessarily star, OFer that allows Acuna to rotate through DH without giving Eli White 400 PAs.
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Hudson2
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I completely agree but it's not above SS and SP right now. He tried to get Buxton at the deadline for a reason bc he knows we need one.
Also agree, OF/DH is not above SS, SP or BP. However, it is still a need that must be addressed to consider this offseason a success.
Hudson2
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Without a doubt. One injury (and we know it's gonna happen) and it's a 2025 repeat and that can't happen.