Britt and DVR look back the approach of a few recent teams that made it to the World Series and discuss the value of making smaller moves that still make an impact without being a splashy mid-season blockbuster. Can the 2021 Trade Deadline plan of the Braves be replicated as a template, or was it a perfect storm? 

Rundown

4:22 Recent World Series Teams' Trade Deadlines

14:42 The Perfect Deadline? Atlanta's 2021 Approach

20:09 Standing Pat v. Looking to the Future

25:29 The 2024 Hall of Fame Class

41:39 Key Series as Teams Try to Pick a Lane

44:45 Why Are the Cubs Content to Look to 2025?

49:33 The Astros' Desire for a 'Star' First Baseman

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