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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 15, 2018 20:59:12 GMT -5
UP NEXT:
Braves: Start a three-game series at Washington on Friday.
Nationals: Martinez said Strasburg (6-6, 3.46 ERA) could return to the rotation Friday night at home against Atlanta.
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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 15, 2018 21:04:52 GMT -5
The Braves are reportedly interested in Mike Moustakas as the trade deadline approaches The Braves may have limped a bit into the All-Star break, but the first half overall has been a resounding success for the team. They are currently just a half a game behind the Phillies for first place in the NL East and are in the thick of the Wild Car race as well. For a team that is half way through the hardest month on their schedule, it is a good place to be. So good, in fact, that the Braves are well-positioned to be buyers at the trade deadline this year. While their preference certainly appears to be that they will want players with years of team control beyond this year with a focus on upgrading their pitching staff, the team appears to be willing to upgrade their roster this year at several positions assuming the price is right. It appears that one such target continues to be the Royals’ Mike Moustakas. Moustakas certainly has some name recognition and upside, but his production of late has been less than inspiring. While he has totaled 19 home runs through the first half of the season, he has also batting under .200 over the last couple of months. On one hand, you have a guy that is really struggling and may not be an actual upgrade over Johan Camargo at third base and on the other you have a guy that may not actually cost much in prospect capital to bring in who has some real upside. It isn’t surprising to see the Braves at least kicking the tires on Moustakas, but it would be surprising to see them willing to offer up real assets for this services given that he is only guaranteed through the end of this season (he has a mutual option for $15 million for 2019 in his contract). In 2018, Moustakas is batting .250/.306/.469 while playing decent, if unexciting, defense at third base. www.talkingchop.com/2018/7/15/17574092/atlanta-braves-are-still-interested-in-mike-moustakas-as-the-trade-deadline-approaches-per-report |
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Post by Fumbduckery on Jul 15, 2018 21:11:53 GMT -5
His OPS is under .650 for the last two months.
Hard pass.
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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 16, 2018 9:24:35 GMT -5
His OPS is under .650 for the last two months.
Hard pass.
I would like to see a comparison of him vs Camargo |
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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 16, 2018 10:04:40 GMT -5
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Post by Fumbduckery on Jul 16, 2018 11:21:06 GMT -5
His OPS is under .650 for the last two months.
Hard pass.
I would like to see a comparison of him vs Camargo They're about even in OPS and Camargo is much better defensively. Moustakas hit a bunch of HRs early this year and got a lot of people moist over it, but he still only has a .774 OPS. Like last year when he hit a lot of HRs his OPS still wasn't impressive. |
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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 16, 2018 18:56:11 GMT -5
Mark Bowman @mlbbowman
The format has changed over the years, but here's HR totals from Braves who previously competed in the Home Run Derby
1985 -Murphy 4
1987 -Virgil 2
1993 -Justice 2
1994 -McGriff 5
1997 -Chipper 3
1998 -Lopez 5, Chipper 1
2000-Chipper 2
2004 -Sheffield 4
2005 -Andruw 5
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Post by keystone61 on Jul 16, 2018 19:07:23 GMT -5
Mark Bowman @mlbbowman The format has changed over the years, but here's HR totals from Braves who previously competed in the Home Run Derby 1985 -Murphy 4 1987 -Virgil 2 1993 -Justice 2 1994 -McGriff 5 1997 -Chipper 3 1998 -Lopez 5, Chipper 1 2000-Chipper 2 2004 -Sheffield 4 2005 -Andruw 5 Those numbers prove that Chipper always knew exactly what he was, and I heard him say this more than once, that he was a line drive hitter with power. Man, he was a tremendous hitter, wasn't he? |
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Post by PABraveFan on Jul 19, 2018 18:59:51 GMT -5
The Braves are reportedly interested in Mike Moustakas as the trade deadline approaches The Braves may have limped a bit into the All-Star break, but the first half overall has been a resounding success for the team. They are currently just a half a game behind the Phillies for first place in the NL East and are in the thick of the Wild Car race as well. For a team that is half way through the hardest month on their schedule, it is a good place to be. So good, in fact, that the Braves are well-positioned to be buyers at the trade deadline this year. While their preference certainly appears to be that they will want players with years of team control beyond this year with a focus on upgrading their pitching staff, the team appears to be willing to upgrade their roster this year at several positions assuming the price is right. It appears that one such target continues to be the Royals’ Mike Moustakas. Moustakas certainly has some name recognition and upside, but his production of late has been less than inspiring. While he has totaled 19 home runs through the first half of the season, he has also batting under .200 over the last couple of months. On one hand, you have a guy that is really struggling and may not be an actual upgrade over Johan Camargo at third base and on the other you have a guy that may not actually cost much in prospect capital to bring in who has some real upside. It isn’t surprising to see the Braves at least kicking the tires on Moustakas, but it would be surprising to see them willing to offer up real assets for this services given that he is only guaranteed through the end of this season (he has a mutual option for $15 million for 2019 in his contract). In 2018, Moustakas is batting .250/.306/.469 while playing decent, if unexciting, defense at third base. www.talkingchop.com/2018/7/15/17574092/atlanta-braves-are-still-interested-in-mike-moustakas-as-the-trade-deadline-approaches-per-reportNot really much of an upgrade, if any, from Camargo (and Camargo is 1/10th of the cost!). Not enough of a difference to give up any prospects. I'd pass and look for a starter and bullpen help! Camargo .248/.346/.422/.768 OPS+ 111, 9 HR and 39 RBI in 239 AB, 1 HR/26.5 AB, 1 RBI/6.1 AB Moose .250/.306/.469/.772 OPS+ 109, 19 HR 58 RBI in 359 AB, 1 HR/18.6 AB, 1 RBI/6.2 AB |
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Post by Fumbduckery on Jul 19, 2018 21:39:54 GMT -5
The Braves are reportedly interested in Mike Moustakas as the trade deadline approaches The Braves may have limped a bit into the All-Star break, but the first half overall has been a resounding success for the team. They are currently just a half a game behind the Phillies for first place in the NL East and are in the thick of the Wild Car race as well. For a team that is half way through the hardest month on their schedule, it is a good place to be. So good, in fact, that the Braves are well-positioned to be buyers at the trade deadline this year. While their preference certainly appears to be that they will want players with years of team control beyond this year with a focus on upgrading their pitching staff, the team appears to be willing to upgrade their roster this year at several positions assuming the price is right. It appears that one such target continues to be the Royals’ Mike Moustakas. Moustakas certainly has some name recognition and upside, but his production of late has been less than inspiring. While he has totaled 19 home runs through the first half of the season, he has also batting under .200 over the last couple of months. On one hand, you have a guy that is really struggling and may not be an actual upgrade over Johan Camargo at third base and on the other you have a guy that may not actually cost much in prospect capital to bring in who has some real upside. It isn’t surprising to see the Braves at least kicking the tires on Moustakas, but it would be surprising to see them willing to offer up real assets for this services given that he is only guaranteed through the end of this season (he has a mutual option for $15 million for 2019 in his contract). In 2018, Moustakas is batting .250/.306/.469 while playing decent, if unexciting, defense at third base. www.talkingchop.com/2018/7/15/17574092/atlanta-braves-are-still-interested-in-mike-moustakas-as-the-trade-deadline-approaches-per-reportNot really much of an upgrade, if any, from Camargo (and Camargo is 1/10th of the cost!). Not enough of a difference to give up any prospects. I'd pass and look for a starter and bullpen help! Camargo .248/.346/.422/.768 OPS+ 111, 9 HR and 39 RBI in 239 AB, 1 HR/26.5 AB, 1 RBI/6.1 AB Moose .250/.306/.469/.772 OPS+ 109, 19 HR 58 RBI in 359 AB, 1 HR/18.6 AB, 1 RBI/6.2 ABMoustakas' OPS is around .650 for the last two months. Just no thanks. I've never been impressed anyway. |
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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 19, 2018 21:55:44 GMT -5
The Cubs tonight acquired RHP Jesse Chavez from the Texas Rangers for minor league LHP Tyler Thomas.
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Post by Fumbduckery on Jul 19, 2018 22:37:15 GMT -5
The Cubs tonight acquired RHP Jesse Chavez from the Texas Rangers for minor league LHP Tyler Thomas. The Cubs: "All of your World Series are belong to us!" |
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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 20, 2018 13:06:00 GMT -5
Mark Bowman @mlbbowman
Braves regulars in July
Albies .321/.328/.554
Markakis .308/.379/.462
Freeman .306/.382/.490
Swanson .262/.354/.310
Camargo .220/.289/.366
Acuna .186/.222/.326
Flowers .174/.269/.261
Inciarte .167/.300/.262
Suzuki .161/.235/.194
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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 20, 2018 13:07:09 GMT -5
Tonight’s probable starters:
#Braves | #ChopOn
RHP Aníbal Sánchez (4-2)
2.60 ERA • 1.02 WHIP • 65.2 IP
23.7 K% • 7.3 BB% • .204 BAA
#Nationals | #OnePursuit
RHP Stephen Strasburg (6-6)
3.46 ERA • 1.09 WHIP • 80.2 IP
29.1 K% • 5.8 BB% • .229 BAA
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Post by littlebeast1 on Jul 20, 2018 14:25:26 GMT -5
Braves lineup
LF Acuna
2B Albies
1B Freeman
RF Markakis
C Suzuki
3B Camargo
CF Inciarte
SS Swanson
P Sanchez
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