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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 26, 2021 16:46:17 GMT -5
Charlie Morton RHP, #50
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Jerad Eickhoff RHP, #43
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Post by littlebeast1 on Jul 26, 2021 21:23:00 GMT -5
We need Morton to pitch well to increase his trade value. Go Charlie!
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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 27, 2021 7:38:56 GMT -5
Braves: Doing Nothing is an Option, But is it the Right OneWith the Atlanta Braves in a weird spot heading into the 2021 MLB trade deadline, they could simply decide to do nothing and see how it plays out. It seems like every trade deadline we get all worked up about the possibilities of what could happen, but in reality, not much ever happens. That’s why it’s very possible we see the Atlanta Braves do nothing this week. I’ve said it over and over again, but the moves to save this season needed to happen a month ago. We’ve known for a while now that Marcell Ozuna wouldn’t be back this year and that the bullpen was trash. How many games have we lost over just the last month or so because we’re missing a big bat in the lineup and the bullpen can’t hold leads — or at least keep deficits close — late in games? This “wait till we get to the deadline and see where we are” approach from Alex Anthopoulos has killed this season. Now with two months left, the Braves are 5 games back of the New York Mets for the division, which is their only hope of making the postseason since they’re 8 games out of the NL Wild Card. The Braves essentially have to win four of five games against the Mets this week to make a real case as buyers before the trade deadline. If we’ve learned anything from this season, we know the likely scenario is the Braves will either win two or three games and keep us in that limbo where we can’t decide if they’re going to make a run or not. And that’s why you have to consider the option that the Braves do nothing at the trade deadline. There are far too many teams out there with the same needs who will be willing to give up more than the Braves to win right now. The San Diego Padres might just take everyone. With the way this season has gone, you can’t really expect AA to go all-in at the deadline in hopes that this team turns things around. Let’s say they trade for the biggest bat and reliever on the market right now — how certain are you this team will be able to come back and win the division and win a World Series? I’m just not very confident that will happen — maybe the division because nobody seems to want to win it, but certainly not the World Series. There are just too many holes on this team and not enough trade pieces to get what they need. That’s the one thing a lot of Braves fans are overlooking, the farm system is on the decline and they don’t have a lot of intriguing prospects to pull off a big deal. Any big trade they make would have to include Cristian Pache, Drew Waters, Shea Langeliers, or Michael Harris. While I’ve been adamant that at some point AA has to step up and give up some top prospects to put this team over the top, now doesn’t feel like the right time. Do I think this team as constructed can win the division — yes — mainly because of what I said earlier. So why not just hold on to those prospects and see if this team can get going. The schedule is a bit easier the last two months, so there is an opportunity to go on a run — especially with some help coming from players who have been injured. In the end, I think AA will make a couple of small moves for a middle reliever and a bat, but nothing crazy. And that’s probably the right decision based on what this team has shown us in 2021. tomahawktake.com/2021/07/26/braves-nothing-option-right-one/?fbclid=IwAR2Srw7cyYvWuGw9ta9vJBHse8ALVQPTlakwhl20MB-jewc1g7E2zCKX-gw
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Post by Hart's Middle Finger on Jul 27, 2021 11:09:26 GMT -5
Do nothing?
No... sell Morton, Smyly, and Smith if you can
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Post by keystone61 on Jul 27, 2021 11:30:08 GMT -5
Do nothing? No... sell Morton, Smyly, and Smith if you can I agree. Let these friggin' kids pitch, sink or swim. Evaluate after the season and decide who's expendable and who isn't. AA has held these guys long enough, and God knows they've been coddled long enough.
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Post by Hart's Middle Finger on Jul 27, 2021 12:16:04 GMT -5
That article was a weird take...
We absolutely don't need to be trading prospects at the deadline trying to find something for the future. We need to be trading the few viable vets we have outside the core for more prospects. Anything else needs to be something we do in the off-season.
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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 27, 2021 13:27:57 GMT -5
David O'Brien @dobrien "He's got a lot of confidence. I don’t feel that he gets caught up in the moment there. I think he keeps breathing and trusts his stuff." -- Brian Snitker on Kyle Muller, quickly emerging as an impact #Braves starter now and for the future
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Post by Hart's Middle Finger on Jul 27, 2021 14:47:35 GMT -5
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Post by PABraveFan on Jul 27, 2021 15:31:59 GMT -5
***WEATHER UPDATE*** METMAN WEATHER SERVICES 27 July 2021 4:25 PM EDT New York City Metro Area BRAVES GAME FORECAST (7:10 PM)
Game Time Forecast: Mostly sunny/clear early then becoming party cloudy. Showers from an approaching front should remain to the north but considering the close proximity I wouldn't rule out a sprinkle late. Temperatures in the mid 80's falling to the upper 70's by the end of the game time period. Dew points in the low to mid 60's will make it feel somewhat muggy but not overbearing. Winds SW at 5-10 MPH becoming NW at 5-10 later this evening. Max gust 22 MPH. No measurable precipitation is expected.
-PA GO BRAVES!!!
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Post by braves247 on Jul 27, 2021 17:18:03 GMT -5
i hope he can add a BP piece or 2 that we have control of for next year because we are not a WS team this year and thats all care about and hopefully in offseason can get a starter and another bat and make a run at it again when were healthy
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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 27, 2021 17:55:25 GMT -5
***WEATHER UPDATE*** METMAN WEATHER SERVICES 27 July 2021 4:25 PM EDT New York City Metro Area BRAVES GAME FORECAST (7:10 PM) Game Time Forecast: Mostly sunny/clear early then becoming party cloudy. Showers from an approaching front should remain to the north but considering the close proximity I wouldn't rule out a sprinkle late. Temperatures in the mid 80's falling to the upper 70's by the end of the game time period. Dew points in the low to mid 60's will make it feel somewhat muggy but not overbearing. Winds SW at 5-10 MPH becoming NW at 5-10 later this evening. Max gust 22 MPH. No measurable precipitation is expected. -PA GO BRAVES!!! Thanx for the weather update !!!
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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 27, 2021 17:57:24 GMT -5
Atlanta Braves @braves OF Joc Pederson has been scratched from tonight’s lineup with an upset stomach. OF Ehire Adrianza will play right field and leadoff.
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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 27, 2021 17:58:22 GMT -5
Ken Rosenthal @ken_Rosenthal The Pirates’ trade of Tyler Anderson to the Phillies has been held up because of an issue (presumably medical) with one of the two players going back to Pittsburgh, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Unclear where talks stand, whether player will be replaced.
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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 27, 2021 17:58:57 GMT -5
David O'Brien @dobrienatl #Braves have scored two or fewer runs in six of 11 completed games since the All-Star break, including each of the past three. They've totaled three runs in those three games after scoring 15 Saturday.
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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 27, 2021 18:02:03 GMT -5
The Rangers have a Joey Gallo bobblehead night scheduled for July 31st. LOL
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