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Back to EpisodesDEADLINE: Skubal, OR Two Starters, a Bullpen Arm, AND a Bat vs Lefties? | Atlanta Braves Podcast
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Lindsay Crosby breaks down Atlanta’s trade deadline needs, arguing the Braves must add at least one postseason-caliber starter and likely a high-leverage reliever, with rotation and bullpen decisions tightly linked by non-optionable arms. He weighs a “quality” move like Tarik Skubal versus spreading resources across multiple additions, preferring two starters plus a bullpen arm. He also highlights an under-discussed offensive issue: the Braves’ poor production vs left-handed pitching (92 wRC+, low walk rate, sub-.400 slug), and suggests targeting a bat—often a right-handed outfielder—who can hit lefties. Potential names discussed include Skubal, Casey Mize, Kevin Gausman, Reid Detmers, Michael Wacha, Taylor Ward, and Lane Thomas, with an ideal outcome being four total additions.
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