Interesting thought here: personally, I'd be very inclined to consider an Allard for Wheeler deal.
Not sure what the Braves will end up doing, but the bullpen has stabilized so well, that I think adding a starter is actually the more critical move. Bumgarner, Stroman, Wheeler...there are options out there, and any one of them would be innings eaters, which is going to be important.
A Ken Giles, Will Smith or Shane Green would be a nice addition to the back end of the bullpen, and I'm sure that's being explored. I'd imagine there's going to be a bit of a game of chicken on some of these guys, and that we may not see a move until close to the end of the month.
Let's win today and go into the break with a 6 game lead at minimum. Then it's going to be time to start really focusing on closing this out. Washington still worries me.
Not sure what the Braves will end up doing, but the bullpen has stabilized so well, that I think adding a starter is actually the more critical move. Bumgarner, Stroman, Wheeler...there are options out there, and any one of them would be innings eaters, which is going to be important.
A Ken Giles, Will Smith or Shane Green would be a nice addition to the back end of the bullpen, and I'm sure that's being explored. I'd imagine there's going to be a bit of a game of chicken on some of these guys, and that we may not see a move until close to the end of the month.
Let's win today and go into the break with a 6 game lead at minimum. Then it's going to be time to start really focusing on closing this out. Washington still worries me.
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