Braves Today

Lindsay Crosby answers mailbag questions on the Braves’ 2017 international signing scandal and its penalties, then breaks down why Atlanta’s hitters struggled with ABS challenges while catchers/pitchers excelled, and whether full ABS will replace the challenge system. Rapid-fire topics include Mauricio Dubón’s potential contract amid a looming lockout, Spencer Strider’s chances to reach 200 strikeouts again, Didier Fuentes’ 2027 innings outlook, the 2027 shortstop plan, what a successful 2027 season looks like, and a Matt Olson vs. Sid Bream foot race.

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Lindsay Crosby breaks down Atlanta Braves Holdings’ earnings call, focusing on why Braves Vision looks costly now yet could be a major long-term success. He explains the shift from a fixed rights-fee model to the Braves owning distribution, subscriptions, ads, and data, plus why expenses were front-loaded while revenue is collected in arrears through later quarters. Attendance, ticket sales, and retail/licensing rose, driven partly by City Connects, while cash flow timing led to increased borrowing despite ample liquidity. Crosby discusses what this means for future payroll, notes management’s emphasis that winning drives revenue, and highlights ongoing Section 162 tax lobbying and potential CBA risks to local media revenue.

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Lindsay Crosby breaks down why the Rangers may explore trades involving Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi, and Corey Seager despite wanting to compete, citing payroll constraints. He evaluates deGrom’s contract, no-trade clause, recent performance indicators, and potential trade/extension structures; compares Eovaldi as a simpler, lower-cost option with pitch-mix concerns; and explains why Seager’s positional fit is enticing but risky due to health, long-term money, and roster construction issues.

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Lindsay Crosby breaks down four newly posted Asian players—NPB pitchers Kaima Taira and Hiromi Itoh, NPB slugger Teruaki Sato, and KBO third baseman Si-Hwan Roh—through the lens of Atlanta’s need for rotation help and offensive diversification. With MLB’s Dec. 1 lockout deadline ending posting windows, the Braves must act fast. Crosby details Taira’s unique low-slot, high-extension profile and upside, Ito’s innings-eating reliability, and why Sato and Rho are poorer fits given Atlanta’s roster and strikeout concerns. He explains posting fees don’t count toward the CBT, making international signings a potential value play, and concludes the pitchers make the most sense—especially as a paired, cheaper alternative to domestic options.

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Lindsay Crosby breaks down a report that the Orioles could listen on nearly anyone, including Gunnar Henderson, and explores what a Braves trade package might realistically require. He then evaluates the eight qualifying-offer free agents, explaining Atlanta’s draft and international penalties, and identifies best fits: Seiya Suzuki and Randy Arozarena (plus a cautious look at Trevor Rogers), while ruling out others like Jake Bauers, Ryan Jeffers, Adrian Morejon, and David Bednar for roster/fit reasons.

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