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What Would a Drake Baldwin Extension Cost the Braves? | Atlanta Braves Podcast
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Lindsay Crosby breaks down why the Braves might pursue an early extension for catcher Drake Baldwin, using Alex Anthopoulos’ comments and Baldwin’s elite offensive production at a premium position. With no confirmed talks and team control through 2030, Crosby compares recent catcher extensions (Ruiz, Basallo, Raleigh) and proposes a six-year, $82M deal with a 2033 club option, balancing arbitration values, free-agent buyouts, and cost certainty alongside Sean Murphy’s contract. He outlines the risk/reward for both Baldwin and Atlanta, noting injuries, upside, and the value of acting before a true breakout season removes the discount.
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"What Would a Drake Baldwin Extension Cost the Braves? | Atlanta Braves Podcast" is an episode of Braves Today. Runtime 27 min. Published October 14, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
