When the Braves acquired Kevin Gausman at last year’s trade deadline, it seemed like more of a necessary move than a team acquiring a true difference maker. The Braves paid a reasonable price for a mediocre pitcher who they felt could improve once on their team. The did not have to pay a massive price like other teams had to for other potential targets (WE AREN’T THE PIRATES!!!!!). Part of the reason for that was because the Braves were willing to take on the $9 million commitment in 2019 for the injured Darren O’Day.