The Number One Question Facing the Braves as Hot Stove Nears

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00:00The number one question facing the Braves as hot stove nears.

00:04The Atlanta Braves enter the offseason facing pivotal decisions that could shape their championship ambitions.

00:10With the World Series about to conclude, the focus turns sharply to the future.

00:15It starts with a managerial vacancy, carrying more weight than a nameplate on an office door.

00:20Brian Snitker's departure has opened the door to speculation, but favorites have begun to emerge.

00:26Dodgers bench coach Danny Lehman is the buzz name, yet the unpredictable nature of Alex Anthopoulos' leadership leaves room for a surprise.

00:35George Lombard, Ryan Flaherty, and Chris Woodward bring credible experience.

00:39Notably absent from credible rumors are Mark DeRosa and David Ross,

00:43a signal that the front office is aiming for continuity in leadership style rather than a radical overhaul.

00:49Hasan Kim's $16 million option remains unresolved, with the Braves holding exclusive rights for only a few more days.

00:57In a thin shortstop market, Kim may test free agency, a major loss for Atlanta given Bo Bichette's defensive issues

01:04and Trevor Story's unavailability in Boston.

01:07If Kim departs, the Braves may need to explore trades or risky internal options.

01:12At designated hitter, Sean Murphy's hip surgery recovery adds uncertainty,

01:17though Drake Baldwin's emergence could secure him regular at-bats.

01:22Atlanta might skip a fixed DH and rotate the role among Acuna Jr., Olsen, and Riley to manage workloads,

01:29a cost-efficient move if Marcelo Zuna isn't re-signed.

01:32Rotation depth remains a concern.

01:34The Braves have five dependable starters and solid depth,

01:39but the grind of a 162-game season and post-season demands make another durable, top-tier arm a priority.

01:47Dylan Cease and Frambois Valdez are prime targets,

01:50while a trade or bounce-back bet on Zach Gallin could provide better value.

01:54Meanwhile, Reza Iglesias regained form late in the season,

01:58Yet at $36 and $16 million, he may be expendable if those funds are redirected to strengthen the rotation,

02:06possibly with Lopez stepping into a larger role.