There's a Time and Place to Make a BAD Deal in Free Agency | Atlanta Braves Podcast

In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby discusses whether the Atlanta Braves should consider taking on unfavorable deals to retain or sign key players, particularly as they navigate their current World Series window. He reviews the team's strategy of locking down above-average players to more affordable contracts and examines the impact of losing veteran leadership over recent seasons. Through detailed examples, such as Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson's departures, Crosby assesses when taking on potential 'dead money' deals might be justified. Join the conversation about the team's roster-building philosophy and the balance between financial prudence and securing top talent for championship runs. Subscribe to Braves Today on audio wherever you get your podcasts Follow the show on Twitter: @braves_today Follow Lindsay on Twitter: @CrosbyBaseball Read our written work: bravestoday.substack.com Send us questions: contact@bravestoday.com Check out our sponsor: Ncase Cards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.