Can Bloom get outfield help without trading Donovan?

[ecleme22]

Bloom should be looking for a team that needs a catcher (Crooks or Pages) and a lefty relief pitcher (Romero). A team that has a talented, power hitting outfielder that's a top ten prospect that's about ready to get a call up. Maybe a team that has an outfield logjam. Crooks and Romero just might get that return.

Shady "This is how we should build the 2026 roster!"

Bloom: "I'm thinking beyond the 2026 roster."

Getting a talented young minor league outfielder that is about ready for a MLB call up would seem to do that for Bloom.

Well first off, they are trading Donovan. So get that out of your mind.

Second, when acquiring prospects at this stage of the game, you're trying to get the best ones possible. You don't worry about your exact roster needs in 2027 or 2028...

In 2014, the Braves traded Heyward for Miller.
In 2015, they traded Miller for Swanson.

It shouldn't be assumed the players we trade for NOW are automatically part of our 10-year plan...

If Donovan is traded. Are you really comfortable with the starting 3B situation for '26 and beyond? My plan keeps Donovan for 3B. Trimming some excess and a soon-to-be FA relief pitcher. While trying to fortify a need in the outfield for, possibly, later in '26 and beyond.

Once again, you’re fixated on the 2026 season.

It’s more important to get prospects that a Donovan trade will bring…

It might be prudent to re-sign Donovan.

You want to resign him in two years after we have traded him? Go for it…

[NYCardsFan]

If Donovan is traded. Are you really comfortable with the starting 3B situation for '26 and beyond? My plan keeps Donovan for 3B. Trimming some excess and a soon-to-be FA relief pitcher. While trying to fortify a need in the outfield for later in '26 and beyond.

Your “plan”?

[Shady]

Bloom should be looking for a team that needs a catcher (Crooks or Pages) and a lefty relief pitcher (Romero). A team that has a talented, power hitting outfielder that's a top ten prospect that's about ready to get a call up. Maybe a team that has an outfield logjam. Crooks and Romero just might get that return.

Shady "This is how we should build the 2026 roster!"

Bloom: "I'm thinking beyond the 2026 roster."

Getting a talented young minor league outfielder that is about ready for a MLB call up would seem to do that for Bloom.

Well first off, they are trading Donovan. So get that out of your mind.

Second, when acquiring prospects at this stage of the game, you're trying to get the best ones possible. You don't worry about your exact roster needs in 2027 or 2028...

In 2014, the Braves traded Heyward for Miller.
In 2015, they traded Miller for Swanson.

It shouldn't be assumed the players we trade for NOW are automatically part of our 10-year plan...

If Donovan is traded. Are you really comfortable with the starting 3B situation for '26 and beyond? My plan keeps Donovan for 3B. Trimming some excess and a soon-to-be FA relief pitcher. While trying to fortify a need in the outfield for, possibly, later in '26 and beyond.

Once again, you’re fixated on the 2026 season.

It’s more important to get prospects that a Donovan trade will bring…

It might be prudent to re-sign Donovan.

You want to resign him in two years after we have traded him? Go for it…

That might not be a bad idea. However, who's the quality 3B until then?

[craviduce]

Bloom should be looking for a team that needs a catcher (Crooks or Pages) and a lefty relief pitcher (Romero). A team that has a talented, power hitting outfielder that's a top ten prospect that's about ready to get a call up. Maybe a team that has an outfield logjam. Crooks and Romero just might get that return.

Shady "This is how we should build the 2026 roster!"

Bloom: "I'm thinking beyond the 2026 roster."

Getting a talented young minor league outfielder that is about ready for a MLB call up would seem to do that for Bloom.

Well first off, they are trading Donovan. So get that out of your mind.

Second, when acquiring prospects at this stage of the game, you're trying to get the best ones possible. You don't worry about your exact roster needs in 2027 or 2028...

In 2014, the Braves traded Heyward for Miller.
In 2015, they traded Miller for Swanson.

It shouldn't be assumed the players we trade for NOW are automatically part of our 10-year plan...

If Donovan is traded. Are you really comfortable with the starting 3B situation for '26 and beyond? My plan keeps Donovan for 3B. Trimming some excess and a soon-to-be FA relief pitcher. While trying to fortify a need in the outfield for, possibly, later in '26 and beyond.

Once again, you’re fixated on the 2026 season.

It’s more important to get prospects that a Donovan trade will bring…

It might be prudent to re-sign Donovan.

You want to resign him in two years after we have traded him? Go for it…

That might not be a bad idea. However, who's the quality 3B until then?

they're doing nothing... they're folding the team

[WeeVikes]

Bloom should be looking for a team that needs a catcher (Crooks or Pages) and a lefty relief pitcher (Romero). A team that has a talented, power hitting outfielder that's a top ten prospect that's about ready to get a call up. Maybe a team that has an outfield logjam. Crooks and Romero just might get that return.

Shady "This is how we should build the 2026 roster!"

Bloom: "I'm thinking beyond the 2026 roster."

Getting a talented young minor league outfielder that is about ready for a MLB call up would seem to do that for Bloom.

Well first off, they are trading Donovan. So get that out of your mind.

Second, when acquiring prospects at this stage of the game, you're trying to get the best ones possible. You don't worry about your exact roster needs in 2027 or 2028...

In 2014, the Braves traded Heyward for Miller.
In 2015, they traded Miller for Swanson.

It shouldn't be assumed the players we trade for NOW are automatically part of our 10-year plan...

If Donovan is traded. Are you really comfortable with the starting 3B situation for '26 and beyond? My plan keeps Donovan for 3B. Trimming some excess and a soon-to-be FA relief pitcher. While trying to fortify a need in the outfield for, possibly, later in '26 and beyond.

Once again, you’re fixated on the 2026 season.

It’s more important to get prospects that a Donovan trade will bring…

It might be prudent to re-sign Donovan.

You want to resign him in two years after we have traded him? Go for it…

That might not be a bad idea. However, who's the quality 3B until then?

they're doing nothing... they're folding the team

Wow, Crav. I’m really going to miss them…

[ecleme22]

Bloom should be looking for a team that needs a catcher (Crooks or Pages) and a lefty relief pitcher (Romero). A team that has a talented, power hitting outfielder that's a top ten prospect that's about ready to get a call up. Maybe a team that has an outfield logjam. Crooks and Romero just might get that return.

Shady "This is how we should build the 2026 roster!"

Bloom: "I'm thinking beyond the 2026 roster."

Getting a talented young minor league outfielder that is about ready for a MLB call up would seem to do that for Bloom.

Well first off, they are trading Donovan. So get that out of your mind.

Second, when acquiring prospects at this stage of the game, you're trying to get the best ones possible. You don't worry about your exact roster needs in 2027 or 2028...

In 2014, the Braves traded Heyward for Miller.
In 2015, they traded Miller for Swanson.

It shouldn't be assumed the players we trade for NOW are automatically part of our 10-year plan...

If Donovan is traded. Are you really comfortable with the starting 3B situation for '26 and beyond? My plan keeps Donovan for 3B. Trimming some excess and a soon-to-be FA relief pitcher. While trying to fortify a need in the outfield for, possibly, later in '26 and beyond.

Once again, you’re fixated on the 2026 season.

It’s more important to get prospects that a Donovan trade will bring…

It might be prudent to re-sign Donovan.

You want to resign him in two years after we have traded him? Go for it…

That might not be a bad idea. However, who's the quality 3B until then?

Doesn't matter. Maybe a FA with a good glove? Maybe Gorman or Fermin..