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Post by Fumbduckery on Dec 5, 2019 0:20:39 GMT -5
From ESPN--Is there another move to make? The Braves are currently at an estimated $158 million in payroll, $20 million higher than last season and the highest they have ever run, but that still doesn't project as a top-10 payroll. Although adding another bat or pitcher makes sense, Liberty Media's tightfisted fiscal priorities suggest this is probably it for the Braves. T They're gonna raise payroll. If they're still pursuing JD then it has to at least be on the table. That being said, I think it's far more likely that the Braves make a trade, that sheds some payroll, and replaces it with another player. Someone like Bryant? Lindor? Betts? Betts has one year left on his contract and then he's going to be looking for $300M. I don't see us having any realistic interest in him.
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Post by TheCoronaManCometh on Dec 5, 2019 0:36:09 GMT -5
They're gonna raise payroll. If they're still pursuing JD then it has to at least be on the table. That being said, I think it's far more likely that the Braves make a trade, that sheds some payroll, and replaces it with another player. Someone like Bryant? Lindor? Betts? Betts has one year left on his contract and then he's going to be looking for $300M. I don't see us having any realistic interest in him. Honestly, I don't either; just bandying about names. I'd prefer Lindor, sorry, not sorry, Lt. Dan.
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Post by Fumbduckery on Dec 5, 2019 1:09:42 GMT -5
I’d love to have Lindor too, but isn’t he going to be looking for a monster payday too? I don’t know as much about his situation.
And to our resident Julio lover, I just wanted to point out that Julio has an incredibly consistent xFIP of 5.00 for the last three seasons. This lays bare why it’s so hard to watch him pitch.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2019 9:13:02 GMT -5
I am not expecting much from Folty but the price is right
If he falters again which he likely will, maybe one of the kids like Anderson or Wright will be ready to pick up the slack
I do think Wright will be much better his second time around, too much talent not to be
And Fried has to be more consistent, he got alot of run support, at least lower the ERA to 3.5. He has to avoid those bad innings.
No way do the Braves trade the top prospects for a Lindor or Betts, its not suitable for this organization as we have known them
I expect Teheran to be signed later in FA by a team looking for a bargain, his value well, not sure how other teams respect him. Its more than the good old W-L, and ERA and IP this day in time. Not even going to guess
I see why people were frustrated with Julio but Folty is more frustrating to me
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2019 9:14:19 GMT -5
On another note, its not long from now we have to be looking for a Freddie Freeman extension - that is being planned I am sure
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Post by Drkirby on Dec 5, 2019 10:01:57 GMT -5
On another note, its not long from now we have to be looking for a Freddie Freeman extension - that is being planned I am sure Hard to believe it’s almost that time again, already
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2019 13:28:05 GMT -5
That the Braves are signing needed vet SP's for one yr deals (example, Keuchel and not Hammels) is an indication that the Braves are not really wanting to trade the top pitching prospects like Ian, Wright and Bryse Wilson unless there is a deal that really blows them away
And they just might be that high on those young arms. They should be near MLB ready so why sign a Wheeler or Mad Bum for multi year prohibitive money
The Wheeler contract is prohibitively high with the money and the 5 yrs, sure they are paying for the potential and the stuff but what has he really done to warrant that kind of deal. Some flashes of brilliance, pretty good record but greatness, it has not been harnessed.
My thinking is the Phillies fleeced themselves again. They lead us in payroll but I would rather have the lead in games won like we have the last two yrs
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Post by hokiedan on Dec 5, 2019 18:43:16 GMT -5
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Post by Fumbduckery on Dec 5, 2019 19:31:34 GMT -5
My choice is hands down Castellanos.
Unless we go on the premise that we do not need a prototypical power hitter/cleanup hitter, and I don't think we do. A lot of teams are going away from that notion. I think we just need a good hitter behind Freddie. We have enough power spread through the lineup, even without JD, if we just have a guy who can hit 20 HRs batting 4th and be a good on base guy, we would be fine. We survived with Nick hitting 4th. I believe you just don't want opposing teams to say let's pitch around Freddie because we know we can get the next guy out. Put someone in there that can keep the line moving.
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Post by hokiedan on Dec 5, 2019 19:40:30 GMT -5
My choice is hands down Castellanos.
Unless we go on the premise that we do not need a prototypical power hitter/cleanup hitter, and I don't think we do. A lot of teams are going away from that notion. I think we just need a good hitter behind Freddie. We have enough power spread through the lineup, even without JD, if we just have a guy who can hit 20 HRs batting 4th and be a good on base guy, we would be fine. We survived with Nick hitting 4th. I believe you just don't want opposing teams to say let's pitch around Freddie because we know we can get the next guy out. Put someone in there that can keep the line moving.
So I guess the standard OF configuration would be Acuna in LF. Inciarte in CF and Costellanos in RF. If you play Acuna in CF and Costellanos in RF then I guess you put Duvall in Left...and of course that means Markakis would be officially designated a bench piece. Snit's not gonna like that.
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Post by Fumbduckery on Dec 5, 2019 19:45:28 GMT -5
My choice is hands down Castellanos.
Unless we go on the premise that we do not need a prototypical power hitter/cleanup hitter, and I don't think we do. A lot of teams are going away from that notion. I think we just need a good hitter behind Freddie. We have enough power spread through the lineup, even without JD, if we just have a guy who can hit 20 HRs batting 4th and be a good on base guy, we would be fine. We survived with Nick hitting 4th. I believe you just don't want opposing teams to say let's pitch around Freddie because we know we can get the next guy out. Put someone in there that can keep the line moving.
So I guess the standard OF configuration would be Acuna in LF. Inciarte in CF and Costellanos in RF. If you play Acuna in CF and Costellanos in RF then I guess you put Duvall in Left...and of course that means Markakis would be officially designated a bench piece. Snit's not gonna like that. You're right about that. If we didn't have to give up any good prospects I'd love to have Marte instead of Castellanos. If we could somehow trade Ender in a package for Marte I'd love that.
What about trading for Marte AND signing Castellanos? Is that too insane?
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Post by hokiedan on Dec 5, 2019 19:55:26 GMT -5
So I guess the standard OF configuration would be Acuna in LF. Inciarte in CF and Costellanos in RF. If you play Acuna in CF and Costellanos in RF then I guess you put Duvall in Left...and of course that means Markakis would be officially designated a bench piece. Snit's not gonna like that. You're right about that. If we didn't have to give up any good prospects I'd love to have Marte instead of Castellanos. If we could somehow trade Ender in a package for Marte I'd love that.
What about trading for Marte AND signing Castellanos? Is that too insane?
That would be too much to hope for I'm afraid
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Post by keystone61 on Dec 5, 2019 20:12:18 GMT -5
You're right about that. If we didn't have to give up any good prospects I'd love to have Marte instead of Castellanos. If we could somehow trade Ender in a package for Marte I'd love that.
What about trading for Marte AND signing Castellanos? Is that too insane?
That would be too much to hope for I'm afraid Yes, but it's the perfect move. Move Acuña to RF and Castellanos to LF. That'd be pretty strong. Of course, with Pache getting close, it might make more sense to not do it, too.
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Post by Hart's Middle Finger on Dec 5, 2019 21:23:29 GMT -5
At this very moment, Snit is telling AA how comfortable he is with Duvall/Riley, Ender, and Acuña as his outfield.
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Post by littlebeast1 on Dec 5, 2019 21:33:16 GMT -5
At this very moment, Snit is telling AA how comfortable he is with Duvall/Riley, Ender, and Acuña as his outfield. You totally messed that up because you didn’t include Markakis.
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