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MAILBAG: Why the Braves Shouldn't Trade Acuña This Winter; When is Your Competitive Window Closed? | Atlanta Braves Podcast
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Lindsay Crosby launches a new Friday mailbag for Braves Today, addressing whether Atlanta should trade Ronald Acuña Jr. (not this offseason, but 2027 is a key evaluation point), and explaining why moving him now would be selling low and creating another roster hole. He discusses a public letter from investor Breach Inlet urging a team sale, plus a proposed Section 162 tax change that could raise the Braves’ taxes by roughly $19–20 million compared to private owners. Crosby also covers qualifying-offer and market expectations for Tyler Mahle (ineligible), Mauricio Dubón (likely pricier than fans expect), and Raisel Iglesias (uncertain), outlines free agents the front office likely won’t pursue, and compares how to judge a closing championship window versus a rough stretch.
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"MAILBAG: Why the Braves Shouldn't Trade Acuña This Winter; When is Your Competitive Window Closed? | Atlanta Braves Podcast" is an episode of Braves Today. Runtime 44 min. Published October 16, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
