OAK / ATL

[Athletics GM (Jared)]

Oakland sends:
George Springer, OF (TOR) - $16.5m x 3 years with 50% buydown by Oakland
Bryson Stott, MI (PHI) - milb
Miguel Vargas, CI (LAD) - milb
Pick 1.04
1st Round 2023 - TB
1st Round 2023 - LAD

to Atlanta for:
Ronald Acuna, Jr. - $15m, 17m thru 2029


I've been after Matt for a while for something around this type of deal. I had to pony up a few more long term assets than I hoped, but I'm glad we can get something done. I'm confident Matt will turn that 1.04 pick into a future star. Great working with you, Matt...over to you for confirmation.

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Mannnnn what can I do?! This is a godfather type of offer for me. And Acuna is Acuna but he's also coming off a COMPLETE TORN ACL - which everyone and their mother seems to forget. No one alive has a clue what player Acuna is on his return, not even Acuna, and I have been open about my attempt to both build for now and protect my future. This has enough of a balance that if Acuna at least isn't running/stealing as much as he did pre-ACL tear, I will have a good chunk of his production still in GS. Adding two likely cornerstone franchise pieces also protects the future even more with three 1st rounders to build around as well.

Great talks with Jared, long time rival turned old war buddy. 

CONFIRMED

These are MY Braves now!

-CHOP ON-