re: MLB Offseason Thread

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Braves have sat around while Mets & Nats get marketedly better. Wonder what they have up theit sleeve

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They have the smarts to know they are still too green to truly contend for the WS this coming year, thus are just accentuating via modest moves to improve the lineup.

Bost, Hou, NYY, LAD, are too loaded. Then second tier of Chi, Mil, St.L, TB,etc..of which the Braves can clearly compete with, is where they currently reside.

I think the moves by Atl and Phi have been sensible, plus both have solid farms. I wouldn't overpay in trade pieces for Realmuto if Atl. The Braves as shown last season are ahead of pace in title caliber rebuild. The solid pitching staffs and mediocre hitting of NYM and Wash(also their weak attendance numbers) dictated a need to contend now and drastic moves.