Braves & Twins
Submitted by: _nwags_
Braves
| Name | Age | Level | P1 | P2 | Availability | Years | AFV | Salary | Surplus | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | 27 | Majors | OF | Low | 1.3 | 30.1 | 9.6 | 20.5 | 16.4 | 20.5 | 24.6 | |
| Michael Pineda | 32 | Majors | SP | High | 0.5 | 3.4 | 3.8 | -0.4 | -0.6 | -0.2 | 0.2 |
Total Value:
20.3
Twins
| Name | Age | Level | P1 | P2 | Availability | Years | AFV | Salary | Surplus | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Estes | Minors | RHP | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.4 | ||||||
| Alex Jackson | 25 | Minors | C | Medium | 5.3 | 2.8 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 3.1 | |
| Cristian Pache | 22 | Majors | OF | Low | 5.3 | 27.4 | 5.3 | 22.1 | 17.7 | 22.1 | 26.5 |
Total Value:
25.8
Comments
3I like the idea behind this trade, but I don't think the Braves move Pache for Buxton. Buxton is too hurt and inconsistent (like a certain shortstop in that division) to be relied upon, so I think they'd have to hold on to Pache even with Waters in the wings. Plus an outfield of Pache - Buxton - Acuna will never see a ball hit the grass.
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Ultimately, I think you are right and the Braves do hold onto Pache and Waters. Feels like they need to make a move like this that would have future value beyond 2021. I'm not sure they can rely on having Acuna at all until post all-star break 2022 given the uncertainty of ACL recovery timelines.
I feel like they can get Buxton without giving up any of their big prospects (Waters Langeliers Pache Harris) if they wanted to.