chop2chip
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I’ve thought about this as well. It does seem rather unfair to change the rules in the middle of the game. But it’s not without precedent, they implemented and changed the luxury tax system after all.
2025-2026 offseason thread
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UNCBlue012
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If there's a chance to get either or both, I'm in 100%! But there's just no way. lol This would be an unbelievable roster with so much flexibility, though...
Acuna RF/DH
Buxton LF/DH
Olson 1B
Riley 3B
Baldwin/Murphy C
Profar DH/LF
Albies 2B
Harris CF
SS
Sale - Schwelly - Ryan - Strider - Lopez
Hudson2
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Is that Reynaldo or Pablo? Bc no way we get both SP from them
UNCBlue012
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ReyLo
Hudson2
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That dude needs to be a BP arm 100% and spot starter for an injury. I don't know if we can afford it but if we used Waldrep in a deal I'd try to sign Bassitt for the back of the rotation.ReyLo
UNCBlue012
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AA has already said ReyLo is absolutely expected to be a starter. His velocity is up and team doctors say he's 100%. But I agree with you - I'd move him to BP where's a legit weapon and sign Bassitt or trade for Gray.
Hudson2
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I don't trust the front office or our medical staff. Lopez is a ticking time bomb and luckily this will be the last year of his deal. They are gonna put to much faith into Lopez and Holmes and it's gonna backfire and we'll be stuck again with other teams cast offs like this year. If we can get Gray or Ryan then tell them they have to take Lopez back to cut down on the cost.
Why are people so hell bent on Reynaldo being a reliever? He missed last year with a shoulder injury, but he proved in 2024 that he is a viable middle of the rotation or better starter. If he’s healthy, he should get a chance to be a starter again. Especially for a team that needs starting pitching.
This doesn’t mean that the Braves do not need to add another another bonafide starter to their rotation.
This doesn’t mean that the Braves do not need to add another another bonafide starter to their rotation.
Hudson2
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Bc he had forearm and shoulder inflammation in 24 and then the shoulder acted up again early this year and he missed all season. He never went deep into games when he did start I like Lopez but to get the most out of him he can spot start and be depth for the BP and rotation.
MadduxFanII
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I'm not sure I agree with the assumption that coming out of the bullpen will be easier on Lopez's arm than starting.
Hudson2
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I'm not a pitching coach but less innings means less mileage. Not sure how much stress plays into it but he's not very durable.
Exactly.
It would be pretty stupid to rely on Lopez in the rotation. How many times does he have to be injured before folks realize he probably isn’t going to produce a full workload?
It would be pretty hard to trade Waldrep after he completely revamped his entire arsenal and showed he has true potential to be the exact MOR everyone predicts the Braves are going to sign.
It would be pretty hard to trade Waldrep after he completely revamped his entire arsenal and showed he has true potential to be the exact MOR everyone predicts the Braves are going to sign.
UNCBlue012
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AA said Schwelly is fully healthy and pain-free.
bravesfanMatt
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I would be more interested in how he broke his elbow over if he is healthy in November. I don’t think I can recall a pitcher just breaking an elbow pitching. Is there something bigger or is it just a really freak thing.
Exactly why I said we shouldn’t rely on him. But he should get a chance to start. I even bolded that last sentence for you.