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2025-2026 offseason thread
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Nice edit.
MadduxFanII
Swallowed by Mark Bowman
Rosenthal briefly discussed the Braves' pursuit of a starter on his podcast. Thinks Framber Valdez is unlikely. Not much substantive -- they really want a good starter, no one quite knows who that will be.
AA definitely traded impact for depth. It’s hard to fault him for that after getting kicked in the teeth by injuries and lack of depth lately.
cajunrevenge
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With Doubon not starting I guess we have the position versatlity to use Ozuna as a PH and occasional starter at DH. Odds are injuries will get him plenty of at bats.
Well, the team finished below .500 last year.
Tapate50
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Oh yeah which is why I really thought we’d go bigger for a bat but ozuna didnt contribute much at all. The whole lineup sucked
He was hitting normally until the injury.
cajunrevenge
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Ozuna started hot. I think playing as a bench bat he wont wear down so fast.
bravesnumberone
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McNeil to the A’s
I think most baseball players don’t take offseason fitness as serious with the exception of someone like Freddie. Guy like Ozuna who’ve already made millions don’t really take care of themselves as much and just go in to spring hoping their skills and talent will carry them at that age.
That's racist
50PoundHead
Hessmania Forever
Braves got Jimenez for LHP Jake Higginbotham and Malloy. Higginbotham is in the San Diego system in 2025 and is now a minor league free agent. Atlanta area HS grad who played college ball at Clemson.
Malloy can't play anywhere in the field and his K-rate has soared during his ascent to the major leagues. Career K-rate of 32.8% in 357 major league PAs (37.0%/230 PAs in 2024 and 25.7%/127 PAs in 2025). 8 HRs in 2024 and 1 HR in 2025. Solid walk rate in both seasons (15.7% in 2025).
Even just for the year if Jimenez, it was a solid trade. Would be nice to make a similar one for a BP piece.