Baseball Today Massive mistake by the Braves not preparing for this?
Mar 23, 2026
They dig into the Braves' pitching crisis after Spencer Strider lands on the injured list and debate whether the club mismanaged its offseason plans. Contract strategy gets attention with Cristopher Sanchez’s new deal and what it means for Philly. They also discuss surprising roster moves around baseball and whether the Blue Jays have become a true powerhouse.
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Braves Rotation Depth Is A Major Vulnerability
- The Atlanta Braves entered the season thin on proven starting pitching and are vulnerable to injuries derailing their title hopes.
- Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe highlight Strider, Schwellenbach, Waldram [Waldrop] and others' health questions and argue depth was needed instead of banking on full health.
Sign Reliable Innings Eaters Instead Of Banking On Health
- Do not rely solely on hope for player health when competing; pursue innings-eating starters to get through injuries.
- Plouffe and Rose suggest signing dependable arms like Zach Littell or Nestor Cortes instead of minimal payroll maneuvers.
Phillies Lock Up Cristopher Sanchez Long Term
- The Phillies extended Cristopher Sanchez through 2032, guaranteeing at least $107 million and adding years rather than front-loading pay.
- Dave Dombrowski said they expected to pick up options, so they secured extra years now while Sanchez is young with relatively few MLB innings.