2025-2026 offseason thread

He's not turning that option down. They could work out a cheaper 2 year deal. I think SS is set now for next year which makes his job a lot easier in the offseason.
 
Hudson2 said:
He's not turning that option down. They could work out a cheaper 2 year deal. I think SS is set now for next year which makes his job a lot easier in the offseason.
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I wouldn't be upset with working a cheaper AAV 2 year deal to let the prospect SS work themselves out. maybe even a nice team option for a 3rd year just in case the Braves need a 2B as well.
 
I think people are trying to complicate this too much. The one year deal is perfect for the team for the same reason that it’s the better option for Kim, the league will want to see him perform before giving him more. Kim is in a great spot for the same reason. The biggest hole on the team has been filled for next year without costing a long term deal or trade assets. It’s a win.
 
Hudson2 said:
I'm not sure on the QO offer since he was traded here and would have less than a year service time on the team.
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I hadn't thought about that, but it technically was a waiver claim and not a trade. Can you get a QO if you were a waiver claim? I can't imagine that situation has ever come up during the QO era (and almost certainly won't come up here), but it's an interesting question.
 
My QO theory is down the drain. MLB site says it's only possible if "a player spent the entire season on that team’s roster (in-season acquisitions are ineligible)." So trades aren't the only way the QO gets dropped.
 
mfree80 said:
No discussion of Brujan at all.

He is not a world class player, but seems to be a solid defender who can play several positions and is a better hitter than Nick. I love Nick’s glove, but I don’t see a lot of dropoff from him to Vidal, and the additional position flexibility is valuable.

I suspect that both will be in ST with an opportunity to fight for the backup IF spot on the bench.

Then there is also Nacho who probably isn’t a starter unless either Riley or Ozzie is not available. What do you do with him?

Lots of good, but not good enough to play every day type guys fighting for a very limited number of roster spots.

Does seem to suggest a stronger bench than this year, especially with Fraley and Eli waiting in the background looking for a spot.
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This is a very good take, and explains how the Braves can have a bench that's actually competent in 2026.

Murphy/Baldwin
Allen/Brujan
Fraley/White
Nacho

That's quite a few options to build a decent 4 man bench. The problem, of course, is when several of those guys are slated to be everyday players because the GM decided not to upgrade the roster. If ANY of those guys (other than the catchers) are starting opening day...AA failed, period.
 
Bench construction can be a challenge, but I don't see a guy like Allen belonging on the bench. Alvarez can't play SS for any length of time, but he (and Brujan) can man the position for a game or two. AAA has become the equivalent of the NFL practice squad so I think the goal should be to put someone on that team that can play SS beyond a couple of games. Maybe Allen is suited for that, but I think having guys who can actually hit on the bench takes priority.

I often post about what bench construction looked like prior to the DH and the need for extra relief pitchers and guys like Allen found ways on rosters quite easily in those days because of their one stellar tool. Teams carried guys who were solely defensive replacements or pinch-runners. I don't think teams can afford that luxury anymore.
 
I'd rather have Willy Castro as a utility guy. He actually has some pop and plays SS, 2b, and OF. Allen is good if he's playing just a few times here and there but you can't have his bat in there for a long period of time.
 
The Rays are in the middle of a sale arent they? New owners generally want as little money on the books as possible. I do wonder if this was at the direction of the new owners. Some people have speculated the new owners might up spending but its probably the opposite. They will want to recoup some of that money they used to buy the team.
 
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