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Acuña needed the day off.

I sincerely hope they induct him into the Braves HoF when he retires. He was that influential on the biggest stage. I was eight years old in 1995, and barely remember that WS victory. So, for me, the 2021 WS got the monkey off my back—especially given that it redeemed the crushing defeat of...

That PA convinced me right off the bat we were winning the whole thing. I’ve never had so much faith and happiness as a fan. It’s strange, but I truly felt the 2021 WS was a fait accompli after he hit that homer—I’ve never known such zen watching sports, and it was sublime. I still feel the...

Jorge Soler to open the 2021 World Series. I know he hit that iconic, still-hasn’t-landed, soul-crushing, make-Houston-lachrymose homer later, in the clinching Game Six. But it was that 2-0-count leadoff solo homer to open Game One—“first swing of the World Series,” as Joe Buck called it—that...

Last month was quite a few months ago in the Big ‘25.

Exactly. If a team views him as viable mid-season SP depth / postseason swing depth, and will pay the requisite contenders’ premium, I think that return would likely be worth more to the Braves in 2026 and beyond. Plus, with his salary and controllability, cheaper teams in contention could...

How many times a day do you think it’s useful to do that?

You’re not understanding how odds work.

I don’t think you need a grain of salt to resolve this disjunction. We just happen to be living in the n<10% extension of reality.

Allen exists in a quantized state where he represents both an obvious spot for upgrade and also a “problem” far down the list of troubles for the 2025 Braves.

Which is why I think they should target tradeable Comp Picks this summer, along with players that can help in 2026. Maximize the pool if they’re drafting higher than usual.

More likely they need fresh arms, independent of Dodd’s performance yesterday, and Dodd has options.

I’d rather just keep Acuña.

The Padres have been mentioned as a bat-needy team that could be a fit for Ozuna. Now it’s being reported they’re looking for a big upgrade at catcher, as well. What would a realistic haul from San Diego look like—something that could entice the Braves to move off Murphy, but also help as soon...

Playoff ineligibility is barely a punishment if the team doesn’t qualify for the playoffs.

I also think he has a lot of pride, in an old-school way, so the Braves buying low and investing in him is likely meaningful to him to some extent.

That possibility is likely the whole reason the Braves will have a chance at extending him.

Wish they could trade Snitker.

Juicy J ready to play.

Offense about to go nuts in July.