2025-2026 offseason thread

Yeah there are degrees to this. If the choice ends up being Ranger for 3/60 vs giving Elder a 30 starts, it’s worth giving up the pick. If the choice is Ranger for 5/120 vs Bassitt on a 3 year deal, it’s not worth giving up the pick.

Then there’s the whole range of possibilities in between. Based on what SPs are projected to get, I’m in favor of keeping the pick and getting a lesser SP.
But wouldn't it be best to just spend a little more than you're comfortable with on Bassit, and keep the pick?
 
Yeah there are degrees to this. If the choice ends up being Ranger for 3/60 vs giving Elder a 30 starts, it’s worth giving up the pick. If the choice is Ranger for 5/120 vs Bassitt on a 3 year deal, it’s not worth giving up the pick.

Then there’s the whole range of possibilities in between. Based on what SPs are projected to get, I’m in favor of keeping the pick and getting a lesser SP.
Come playoff time, you want Suarez or Bassitt on the bump?
 
Come playoff time I want Sale, Schwelly and a resurgent Strider on the mound. Or a BP game with Lopez going 3-4 innings, followed by a competently deployed BP.

Bassitt’s value comes from getting the Braves to the playoffs.
Exactly. Use guys like him to eat innings in the regular season then ride your big 3 in the post season.
 
Come playoff time I want Sale, Schwelly and a resurgent Strider on the mound. Or a BP game with Lopez going 3-4 innings, followed by a competently deployed BP.

Bassitt’s value comes from getting the Braves to the playoffs.
I don’t disagree, but one of them is gonna likely have to start a game or two.

I’m just posturing if the top end is worth the pain paid. It’s likely not.

But once the playoffs get here, and you need one, and would rather have the other the conversation becomes interesting
 
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