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Podcast: Locked On Braves - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Braves
Episode: Atlanta Braves SHOULD Be in on Tatsuya Imai
Description: Atlanta Braves urged to pursue top Japanese pitching talent as Tatsuya Imai eyes MLB. Can the Braves break tradition and land a rotation-changing ace to rival the Dodgers?Jake Mastroianni breaks down Tatsuya Imai's profile, from his mid-90s fastball and devastating slider to his improving command and competitive fire against Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers. Discussion centers on Imai’s posted free agency, contract projections, and the Braves’ rare history with Japanese players. Key topics include the strategy of a six-man rotation, the risks and upside of big-money international signings, and how Atlanta’s pitching depth shapes their of...