The Non-Tendered Players Make Sense for the Atlanta Braves

With the non-tender deadline gone, there are now several more free agents who fit what the Atlanta Braves are needing this offseason.

In this episode, Jake also spotlights two top prospects in AJ Smith-Shawver and Luis Guanipa.


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[brockdulaney]

always an informative show Jake! Happy Thanksgiving

[EdwardCampbell-rg]

Appreciate the detailed breakdown! A bit off-topic, but I wanted to ask: I have a SafePal wallet with USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). Could you explain how to move them to Binance?

[acgonzales]

Finnegan (and Romano if healthy) make a ton of sense. Setup man, backup closer and maybe closer in waiting in 2026. I have no idea what route they'll go for another outfielder.

[Cfullerrrr]

Brother. Still want to send you a furcal signed framed picture. Get back with me!

[joemi]

Guanipa is a lottery ticket. When he connects it’s loud. He’s fast and has that short stocky type build and is a plus defender in center and a really good baserunner. Dude has no clue what he’s doing at the plate. I watched a ton of Augusta games and his swing is all over the place. When he got on base good things almost always happened but he just chased and k’d way too much and didn’t have a great approach at the plate. The tools are there he has great hands, power, and plate coverage he just needs more time watching quality breaking pitches and learning what to swing at and what to lay off. Augusta ate him up early on but he fought back and got a little better, still there is a lot of work to go at the plate.

[joemi]

I think this is the year for ajss. I really do see a big season for him in 25. The next step is not “missing” over the middle of the plate or non competitive balls. What I mean is when he misses on a pitch it’s either middle middle hanging meatballs or easily not swung at balls. He has to learn more of the art of pitching. When we resign Morton he will be huge for ajss and his development. I see a schwellenbach type season out of aj. More walks for sure but probably more ks as well but similar results in the end.

[joemi]

Hays would be a nice add. I like that platoon with kelenic and am fine with him getting some run early until Ronnie is back.

[phillipnichols]

This offseason could be great. It’s just a matter of making the right moves. Maybe pulling the team “in” a little, convincing them that the core is strong. We will see! Can’t wait!

[eros]

I truly believe that the Braves have every intention of resetting their CBT, and as AA said, they are waiting for "opportunities that may arise" (a player whose market really never develops and is forced to sign an under the market-value contract).

[martynewell]

Jake I think AA make a big move down the road A starter pitcher like Montgramery or Cracket AA will get a ss and outfilder

[jeffreyhumphries-jwfo]

Thanks Jake. There's a lot of players available and we can make educated guesses what AA will do but I'm guessing as always AA will surprise us all with something great. Hopefully soon. GO BRAVES 2025 !!

[clayj]

I think bellinger would be a perfect fit for the outfield

[MassBoost]

Patrick Sandoval would be a very interesting pitcher at the right price. 6 pitch mix, if the Braves can get him to control his pitches, throw the 4-seamer higher, the sinker lower and more to the edges of the plate, and maybe use the change up possibly slightly more, he could be very solid for the Braves. I think a lot of it comes down to his control.

[sonzaieksu]

Do yoi think Hayes signs for less than Laureano?