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I 100% agree Braves should go after a more impactful arm whose not in his mid 30s
100% agree
The idea with calling the royals is that they are one of the few teams who know it ain’t it this year but could offer the chance to address multiple needs in one move
Given the Strider news, I would like to see them go after a bigger name but definitely think adding a Wacha or Lugo type would be warranted too
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The news on Spencer Strider is obviously a positive, but add Strider to this growing list of Braves pitchers:
With their injuries, any potential value from
Waldrep
Schwelly
AJSS
Strider
Should not be relied upon
It should only further motivate AA TO LAND A GOOD STARTER
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Goal is to aim higher, and the Braves need to be willing to over pay, especially for an SP
But those are some vet names that could improve their production with the Braves, who have a long track record of doing just that
Key in this trade setup is improving multiple areas
Jun 15
With how things look, I really want to aim higher than that on the talent totem pole. If one of those starters are just to help be a bridge to the deadline then sure.
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Lane Thomas has produced
131 wRC
.196 ISO
.845 OPS
.288 AVG
.360 OBP
In his career vs LHP
Less power this year, but he also has a 17.5% walk rate vs LHP in 2026
He’s a good hitter vs lefties, and Braves have good track record of helping vet hitters normalize production
Lane Thomas is slugging 338 against lefties this year
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In their careers vs LHP
Eli White in 332 PAs
72 wRC
.138 ISO
Lane Thomas in 677 PAs
131 wRC
.196 ISO
Jun 15
Thomas USED to be able to hit lefties well. He hasn’t hit ANYBODY much since mid-2024. For the last 2 seasons, he’s LITERALLY been Eli White.
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I’d put more faith in the Braves setup to get Lugo metrics back on track
-had some of best years of career with Hefner in 2022 and 2023
- has arsenal Braves like and do well with
- Braves have good track record of refining and gaining value from Late 30s SPs
Im going to preface the Pic I am about to show that I am a Seth Lugo fan. But.....
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Jun 15
Doesn’t stop pursuit of a true NO. 2 starter, but could address multiple needs at somewhat reasonable cost
Plus the pitching can all be controlled beyond this year
KC needs upper level minors pitching
If Owen Murphy led package could land Wacha/Lugo and Lynch, do it
Jun 15
The Braves should call the KC Royals
Some combo of
Michael Wacha
Seth Lugo
Lane Thomas
Daniel Lynch
Wacha and Lugo are vet, no. 3 level starters with postseason chops
Thomas hits lefties well and can field
Lynch would be great second BP lefty w/ multi year control
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The Braves should call the KC Royals
Some combo of
Michael Wacha
Seth Lugo
Lane Thomas
Daniel Lynch
Wacha and Lugo are vet, no. 3 level starters with postseason chops
Thomas hits lefties well and can field
Lynch would be great second BP lefty w/ multi year control
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Jun 14
The opposing starters for the Braves next Friday and Saturday
Jun 14
The Phillies are eyewitnesses to perhaps the best 1-2 punch in the game.
Milwaukee Brewers starters Jacob Misiorowski and Kyle Harrison vs. Phillies this weekend:
15 innings
4 hits
0 runs
0 walks
18 strikeouts.
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Now or Never Austin
Tomorrow starts “Super Riley Season”
Here is hoping a resurgence is near
Jun 5
Just a reminder the ultimate test for Austin Riley is coming up….
The annual “Super Austin” stretch of the season
From June 15th -July 31st by year for Austin Riley
2021: .879 OPS
2022: 1.077 OPS
2023: .952 OPS
2024: .948 OPS
2025: .674 OPS
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Run Differential for 3 best NL teams across the first 5 innings of every game combined since 5/1
LAD 49
MIL 41
ATL 12
Using same criteria, teams wRC since 5/1
LAD 127
MIL 114
ATL 104
So if Atlanta has got the worst Sp and offense vs SPs, hard to find success
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The Simple truth is the Braves have a championship worthy bullpen and offense (when Ronald and Baldwin are healthy)
But the impact of those team aspects is limited without the lead
Coming from behind consistently is harder to do in playoffs, so early offense is critical
Jun 14
Run Differential for 3 best NL teams across the first 5 innings of every game combined since 5/1
LAD 49
MIL 41
ATL 12
Using same criteria, teams wRC since 5/1
LAD 127
MIL 114
ATL 104
So if Atlanta has not the worst Sp and offense vs SPs, hard to find success
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If you want Elder to start a playoff game, I am ok because I think he can keep you in the game and you don’t have much choice at present
But if Elder is not missing bats, he is likely putting up 4th to 5th starter production
Been the case his whole career
Jun 14
No, it has been the past month
Of 130 Pitchers with 20 or more IPs since 5/15, Elder is 121st with a 5.4 K/9 rate
His metrics have all soared past 4
Not being able to miss bats with a sub 50% GB rate will likely not get the job vs Game 2 playoff opponents
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No, it has been the past month
Of 130 Pitchers with 20 or more IPs since 5/15, Elder is 121st with a 5.4 K/9 rate
His metrics have all soared past 4
Not being able to miss bats with a sub 50% GB rate will likely not get the job vs Game 2 playoff opponents
Did we all just decide Elder is garbage over on inning?
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Current SP 1 and SP combos for the 4 NL teams with a 5% or better to win WS per FanGraphs
Dodgers:
Ohtani
Yamamoto
Phillies:
Sanchez
Wheeler
Brewers:
Miz
Harrison
Braves:
Sale
Martin Perez
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It’s happening
Sale vs Misiorowski Friday Night in Atlanta is most likely to occur
Cinema
The Brewers are flipping Shane Drohan and Jacob Misiorowski in the rotation for next week, bumping Miz back a day. No concern, Matt Arnold said. Misiorowski’s schedule was pre-planned and he will likely be the probable starter Friday in Atlanta.
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He may not be a baseball savant be he is an ABS master and I’m here for those moments to make my day 😂
Sandy León legit had the worst savant page I’ve ever seen lol. Bro is legit the worst player in Major League Baseball this year
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10 current Braves have made 10 starts for ATL since 2024
7 of 10 were, now, or will likely be facing 60 day IL stints since start of 2025 (Lopez, Holmes, Wentz, Schwelly, Waldrep, AJSS, Strider)
Only
Sale
Elder
Martin Perez
have not and are your current top 3 SP
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