Braves '25: Trades & Training

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January 30, 2025

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Major moves are shaping the Braves' 2025 outlook, with developments that could significantly impact the team's push for another championship run.

Trade Talks Heat Up: Potential Impact of $71M Acquisition

The rumored discussions with San Diego’s Michael King could reshape Atlanta's pitching strategy. Adding a pitcher of this caliber would strengthen an already formidable rotation, particularly crucial for:

  • Divisional matchups against improving NL East competitors

  • Long-term rotation stability and depth

  • Strategic flexibility in high-stakes series

The financial commitment would represent another bold move by a front office that consistently demonstrates its commitment to fielding championship-caliber teams.
Especially after signing outfielder Jurickson Profar to a three-year, $42 million contract.

Landing Profar was a welcome reprieve to the notion that our best FA signings would just be our players returning from injury.

Drake Baldwin Gets Spring Training Opportunity

The spring training invitation to Baldwin represents more than a routine camp addition. His presence in major league camp offers several strategic advantages:

  • Direct evaluation against major league talent

  • Developmental opportunities alongside established pitchers

  • Potential mid-season reinforcement for the bullpen

  • Added depth for the stretch run

Bottom of the 9th

With the way this roster is shaping up, and Profar on board, expect some key improvements across the board. The rotation should deliver more quality starts, especially given our three returning All-Stars, giving the team a solid foundation early in games. Late-game execution looks promising too, with a higher percentage of converted save opportunities and better run production in innings 7-9. Facing divisional left-handed starters has been a challenge in the past, but this squad is built to handle them more effectively. Plus, smarter bullpen management throughout the season should keep the team fresh and competitive when it matters most.

Sure, we don’t have Yankees or Dodgers money, but let’s not act like this team is broke. Truist Park is packed every night, and the Battery is bringing in a ton of revenue. They’ve shown they’ll spend when it makes sense, but maybe the market this offseason just didn’t offer the right fit at the right price. Sometimes patience pays off more than a big splash.

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