Atlanta Braves NEED A High Quality Middle Infield Backup for Ozzie Albies | Atlanta Braves Podcast

Atlanta Braves NEED A High Quality Middle Infield Backup for Ozzie Albies | Atlanta Braves Podcast

In this episode of Braves Today, host Lindsay Crosby addresses the Atlanta Braves’ need for a high-quality, reliable middle infielder due to Ozzie Albies’ recurring injuries. Crosby evaluates the Braves’ history of player rotations and explores potential free agent signings such as Whit Merrifield, Kevin Newman, and top shortstops like Willy Adames or Ha-Seong Kim. He also discusses the potential futures of infield prospects in the farm system and trade options for players like Nico Horner. Sponsored by nCase Cards, this episode offers an in-depth look at strategic offseason planning, player contracts, and draft strategies to reinforce the Braves’ infield.

Atlanta Braves NEED A High Quality Middle Infield Backup for Ozzie Albies
01:18 The Importance of a High-Quality Middle Infielder
02:37 Ozzie Albies’ Performance and Injury History
09:33 Potential Replacements and Free Agent Options
11:23 Evaluating Free Agent Shortstops
13:39 Flexible Middle Infield Options
15:05 Trading for a Player: Future Prospects
15:10 Sponsor Spotlight: nCase Cards
16:11 State of the Position: Second Base
16:22 Ozzie Albies’ Contract and Future
18:20 Farm System Options for Second Base
19:42 Potential Trades and Free Agents
20:17 Prospects and Future Utility Players
24:30 Offseason Strategies and Final Thoughts

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