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Not a ton of holes/questions going in to the off-season. Freddie obviously the biggest storyline but there is a lot of $$$ available and zero alternative at 1B so have to think something gets done there. Ozuna situation bears watching as well and we need a resolution there. Have to think one or both of Soler/Rosario will be back pending the Ozuna stuff and new CBA. Joc doesn’t seem like he fits the roster to me. Biggest need is probably right handed relief help and maybe some SP for depth purposes coming off a long season and Soroka, Morton, Ynoa all coming off serious injuries.

Will be interesting to see whether or not they finally package some of the young SP who are on the cusp for some additional major league help as well. Somebody like Buxton still makes a lot of sense imo. A trade for an OF wouldn’t shock me.

I certainly expect Freddie to be re-signed. It would be almost criminal to torpedo all the goodwill in the fanbase by letting him walk. I think Rosario should be a priority to sign, and if there is a universal DH, I would say absolutely bring back Soler IF we know that Ozuna will not be in the plans. That one just doesn't seem like it's going to be resolved any time soon, though, so I'm not sure we see Soler back. Would love to keep him, especially with how much he improved on the fly with his plate discipline, to go along with the already existing monster power.

The one thing I disagree with you on is Byron Buxton. Unless the Braves can acquire him for a similar package of peanuts that they got their guys at the deadline for this year, I would be very upset if they gave up any quality prospects for him. Not because he isn't good, but because he is absolutely never healthy. He's Rocco Baldelli 2.0... Ironic that he's managed by Rocco, himself.