MLB fans react as Braves acquire David Fletcher and Max Stassi from the Angels: "I see the vision AA"
The Atlanta Braves’ recent trade with the Los Angeles Angels, acquiring infielder David Fletcher and catcher Max Stassi, has sparked a wave of reactions among MLB fans. The deal, confirmed by the Braves, involves sending first baseman Evan White and left-handed pitcher Tyler Thomas to the Angels.
For Braves fans, the move signifies a strategic shift orchestrated by president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos. The acquisition of Fletcher, a versatile infielder with major league experience at multiple positions, addresses the team’s need for defensive depth.
Despite Fletcher’s challenging 2023 season marked by injuries and limited playing time, his proven track record as a .277 career hitter adds a valuable asset to the Braves roster.
"Braves are like the dude who traded a paperclip all the way up for a house." - Posted one fan.
Stassi, a defensively-oriented catcher, enters the Atlanta Braves’ equation with the challenge of finding a role among the team’s already established catchers, Sean Murphy and Travis d’Arnaud. With the possibility of Stassi being moved again, fans are eager to see how Anthopoulos navigates the roster dynamics in the coming weeks.
The Atlanta Braves have shed $15 million in multi-year commitments with this trade.
The departure of Evan White and Tyler Thomas from Atlanta signifies a shedding of salary obligations, freeing up resources for future moves. White, acquired in the Jarred Kelenic trade with the Seattle Mariners, had recently been outrighted to triple-A Gwinnett, making his departure a logical step for the Braves’ financial flexibility.
"I see the vision AA. I know what you’re doing." - Added another fan on X.
As fans dissect the intricacies of the trade, they are expressing confidence in Anthopoulos’s ability to shape a competitive and balanced roster for the upcoming seasons.
The Braves’ payroll implications are also being closely examined, with the team swapping $15 million in multi-year salary commitments for a veteran middle infielder (Fletcher) and a potential moveable asset in Stassi.
In the ever-evolving landscape of MLB trades, this move between the Braves and LA Angels has ignited discussions and anticipation among fans, who eagerly await the unfolding of the team’s vision for the future.