2 reasons Atlanta Braves should trade for Kris Bryant
Not Worth the Chance
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When a team is in the position the Braves are, they can’t take a chance with potential unknowns.
Look at the rest of the team—there are no other question marks. The rotation is set (perhaps the fifth spot is a question, but still), the bullpen is stacked, and seven other spots of the lineup are locked in.
The only position that is unsure is third base, where Johan Camargo and Austin Riley are expected to compete in the spring for the job.
It seems irresponsible to throw Camargo out there, who struggled mightily in 2018 for a variety of reasons. Or Riley, who has unlimited power, but has not proven he is capable of making adjustments.
Camargo was supposed to be the super-utility guy for the Braves last season, but he came into camp overweight and was subsequently demoted to Triple-A.
Before his demotion, Camargo hit .222 with just 16 extra-base hits in 221 at-bats. Camargo’s defense even suffered, as his defensive WAR was -0.3.
It has been well known how impressive Riley was when he came up in early May, but then dramatically tailed off once the league began to figure him out.
Bryant is a sure thing. The Braves would not have to wonder if he will bounce back or if he will make adjustments — they know they will get production.
Next. Time to take off the kid gloves. dark
It makes all the sense in the world for the Braves to make this deal happen. Not let’s see if Alex Anthopoulos can actually get it done.