Anthopoulos Extended, Get to Know the Rotation Depth, + Andruw's HOF Chances

755 Forever

Our first full episode at "755 Forever" as David & Eric catch you up on the flurry of roster moves that Alex Anthopoulos orchestrated this offseason.
(04:00) An extended conversation on the addition of LHP Chris Sale, who the Braves seemingly have the luxury as slotting as their 4th starter. His ERA was above 4.00 last season in Boston, but he did strikeout 11 batters per every 9 innings. Get to know the litany of pitchers behind him vying for the 5th spot in the rotation.
(22:30) Jarred Kelenic is now in a drastically different situation in Atlanta than his time in Seattle. He was traded for during the Winter Meetings and is expected to hit in the bottom part of the order, unlike his time at cleanup with the Mariners.
(30:00) Maybe the most important offseason move was the extension of GM Alex Anthopoulos all the way through 2031. Ever since he came to town, the Braves have not lost the NL East.
(40:00) A look at how the bullpen is stacking up for 2024. Aaron Bummer was acquired in exchange for 5 players from the White Sox, and Reynaldo Lopez was inked to a 3 year deal. Hear about the other moves that are fortifying the 'pen during this very busy Winter.
(48:30) Max Fried has a crucial season upcoming as he will be a Free Agent (as of now) in November. Hear why it is unlikely that he will reach an extension in the middle of the year.
(51:00) Next week the new Hall of Fame Class will be announced and among those under serious consideration are Andruw Jones and Billy Wagner. Eric overlapped in Atlanta with Billy during 2010 and very clearly makes the case why "Wags" should be headed to Cooperstown.

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