2025-2026 offseason thread

[UNCBlue012]

Leaving a hole in the rotation on opening day to save money for the deadline is nonsense. The Braves are guaranteed to be contenders right now. They are not guaranteed to be contenders at the deadline.

Preach it, brother Enscheff. Plus, the Braves haven't spent a significant amount at the deadline since 2022 (Iggy, Odorizzi, Grossman, etc.).

 

[bravesnumberone]

43 days until opening day. Today would be a good day for AA to make it less likely that Bryce Elder and Joey Wentz combine for a third of the team’s starts.

 

[msstate7]

Zips projection for remaining starters and braves backend guys, along with bassitt...

Giolito 1.2
Montas 0.2
Scherzer 1.1
Cobb 1.4
Jon gray 1.3
Gallen 2.0
Tyler Anderson 0.7
Marquez 0.9
Corbin 1.0

Elder 1.7
Holmes 0.4
Wentz 0.9
Perez 1.3
Fuentes 1.1
Waldrep 1.2

Bassitt 1.8

 

[msstate7]

Zips projection for remaining starters and braves backend guys, along with bassitt...

Giolito 1.2
Montas 0.2
Scherzer 1.1
Cobb 1.4
Jon gray 1.3
Gallen 2.0
Tyler Anderson 0.7
Marquez 0.9
Corbin 1.0

Elder 1.7
Holmes 0.4
Wentz 0.9
Perez 1.3
Fuentes 1.1
Waldrep 1.2

Bassitt 1.8

Unless one of those remaining starters are dirt cheap, I don't see the reason to invest in one of them. I would rather trade for an impact guy or roll with our backend guys until the deadline

 

[Carp]

AA didn’t have $20m for Bassitt?

I think we're about 23ish million below the 3rd CBT threshold. Signing Bassitt for 18.5m would have left us like 5 million to make in season trades.

I'm not defending the reasoning. I'm just pointing out why he likely wasn't an option at that price.

I think you have to address the rotation before the season starts with a quality option and if you need to make some in-season additions, you pay a little extra in prospect capital to get the other team to cover the contract for the remainder of the season. Or you simply target cheaper players at the deadline.

 

[seanyates]

Why the hell did they sign two closers if there's not enough money to sign a starter?

 

[Super]

Wondering if AA is still this genius for holding onto meth and/or bummmer.

Seems that 15 and 9 mill could have been used in better manner.

Did anyone say he’s a genius for either of those things?

 

[Tapate50]

Wondering if AA is still this genius for holding onto meth and/or bummmer.

Seems that 15 and 9 mill could have been used in better manner.

Agreed

If kept- Bummer may have to be a guy that slots into the rotation for twice through.

 

[CrimeDog247]

Why the hell did they sign two closers if there's not enough money to sign a starter?

He must believe he has more depth at SP than RP. Our bullpen is deep which is great considering most starters these days only go 5 or 6 innings.

 

[bravesfanMatt]

He must believe he has more depth at SP than RP. Our bullpen is deep which is great considering most starters these days only go 5 or 6 innings.

it would be deep if Lopez and/or Holmes was in there.. but as of now it is Iggy/Saurez at tier 1 then Lee/Bummer as the next man up.. then a bunch of hopes and prayers.

 

[Nerfherders]

Zips really likes Elder for some reason.

 

[thewupk]

Zips really likes Elder for some reason.

Not out of the realm to suggest someone who's 27 to perform a bit better than their career average

 

[gcbraves]

Bad break for Ian...

 

[bravesfanMatt]

If used properly, Elder can be good for a rotation. Never let him face the heart of the order a third time in high leverage.. an opener would be a nice way to leverage that.

I am hoping and I am assuming AA is too, that a few of these pitching prospects pan out this spring.. There are some that should be ready and can be a nice surprise.

starters to watch this spring: Dider/Ritchie/Braun
relievers I am hoping step up: Burkhalter/Lara/Munoz