The Atlanta Braves need to trade Ronald Acuña, Jr. Seriously. They really need to do it. No, this was not written for shock value or simply to get clicks. I’m not kidding.

Why in the world would the Braves need to trade a former National League Most Valuable Player who turns 28 in December and is under Atlanta’s control for the next three seasons?

Well, there are several reasons. First, even with Acuña not eligible to leave via free agency until after the 2028 season, we know the history of this franchise. It allowed Freddie Freeman, Dansby Swanson and then Max Fried, three huge pieces of the 2021 World Series team, to walk out the door as free agents.

There is no confidence this ownership, that is pinching pennies for some reason, will pay for Acuña for the long term. If there was

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