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Post by Fumbduckery on Dec 7, 2019 17:20:16 GMT -5
Always thought Schoenfield of ESPN was a hack but he proposed a trade with KC where we get Soler for Inciarte, Wright and Alex Jackson. Then he said Riley could play 3rd, Soler left, and Acuna could settle into CF for the next 9 years. I've never liked Schoenfield either. Soler's bat sure came around last year, but him in LF and Acuna in CF would make for some ugly OF play.
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Post by TheCoronaManCometh on Dec 7, 2019 17:30:00 GMT -5
I'm not good with trading Wright+ for a one-year rental. Not to mention, the Braves would be selling remarkable low on Inciarte. And when you look at the surplus value, Wright has more value than Soler by himself. No thanks.
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Post by keystone61 on Dec 7, 2019 19:44:16 GMT -5
I don't want Acuña in center, if at all possible. He's just not that good there. Right is where he needs to be. IMO. Soler has had one great year, and he's not a good defender. No thanks
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Post by Fumbduckery on Dec 7, 2019 20:24:17 GMT -5
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Post by keystone61 on Dec 7, 2019 21:42:35 GMT -5
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Post by Fumbduckery on Dec 7, 2019 22:24:07 GMT -5
Apparently no reputable sites are verifying it and the White Sox are denying it.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2019 4:03:00 GMT -5
I don't like the Soler rumor, if you are going to move Wright + for a one yr rental than pursue a real MLB player like Mookie Betts. Kris Bryant would be a better fit than Soler for this lineup
Soler is not what I want long term. And what do you do about replacing Hamels after next yr (assuming he has a good yr and be up for a pricey multi yr deal after next yr)
Got to do better than that with Wright and no way do I want Acuna in center, he is a good defender as a corner OF
I prefer Kris Bryant - you can offer Austin Riley + and he is a nice bat to protect Freeman. And you have two yrs for Bryant.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2019 4:04:15 GMT -5
How about Riley, Ender and Bryse Wilson for Kris Bryant. Is that too much to give
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Post by Drkirby on Dec 8, 2019 5:00:04 GMT -5
Oh.... Braves’ catching prospect Shea Langeliers is now being represented by the Scott Boras Corporation, Heyman adds (via Twitter). Regarded as a strong defensive catcher, Langeliers overcame a hand injury to slash .308/.374/.530 in his junior season at Baylor. He wasn’t quite as productive in his first taste of pro ball, hitting just .255/.310/.343 over 239 plate appearances with the Braves’ Low-A affiliate in the second half. Slow start notwithstanding, the #9 overall pick in last year’s draft is among the game’s best catching prospects.
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Post by keystone61 on Dec 8, 2019 9:20:51 GMT -5
How about Riley, Ender and Bryse Wilson for Kris Bryant. Is that too much to give It depends on whether you get Bryant for one year or for two years, which is unknown at this time.
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Post by keystone61 on Dec 8, 2019 9:32:31 GMT -5
Oh.... Braves’ catching prospect Shea Langeliers is now being represented by the Scott Boras Corporation, Heyman adds (via Twitter). Regarded as a strong defensive catcher, Langeliers overcame a hand injury to slash .308/.374/.530 in his junior season at Baylor. He wasn’t quite as productive in his first taste of pro ball, hitting just .255/.310/.343 over 239 plate appearances with the Braves’ Low-A affiliate in the second half. Slow start notwithstanding, the #9 overall pick in last year’s draft is among the game’s best catching prospects. I'm not sure what difference that makes for a kid who is years away from negotiating a contract, but if I were a player, I'd probably want Boras, too.
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Post by littlebeast1 on Dec 8, 2019 12:47:41 GMT -5
So, how does everyone see the winter meetings playing out this week? I have a bad feeling that it is going to be underwhelming. Hope I’m wrong. I see us working a trade for a bounce back candidate like Mitch Haniger and going with Camargo/Riley at 3rd.
CF Acuna 2B Albies 1B Freeman RF Haniger LF Markakis / Duvall 3B Camargo / Riley SS Swanson C d’Arnaud
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Post by akod on Dec 8, 2019 12:50:32 GMT -5
Oh.... Braves’ catching prospect Shea Langeliers is now being represented by the Scott Boras Corporation, Heyman adds (via Twitter). Regarded as a strong defensive catcher, Langeliers overcame a hand injury to slash .308/.374/.530 in his junior season at Baylor. He wasn’t quite as productive in his first taste of pro ball, hitting just .255/.310/.343 over 239 plate appearances with the Braves’ Low-A affiliate in the second half. Slow start notwithstanding, the #9 overall pick in last year’s draft is among the game’s best catching prospects. I'm not sure what difference that makes for a kid who is years away from negotiating a contract, but if I were a player, I'd probably want Boras, too. Probably just means no Acuna/ Albies like deals. At the most inconsistent position in the field I am cool not going that route anyway.
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Post by keystone61 on Dec 8, 2019 20:46:55 GMT -5
Murphy denied Hall yet again. SMH
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Post by akod on Dec 9, 2019 12:08:29 GMT -5
Gotta give it to AA. Those quick signings before the market really set was slick. He had to pay Hamels but there is no long term risk. The hard decision will be the high risk associated with JD vs getting a pick back on the QO and selling prospects for an outfield or 3B bat. Of course the other option is in house. Fans would be extremely disappointed if no more moves were made but any realist knows this could be the best play. A trade in season taking on payroll could work out as the best option. Let the Phillies win the offseason and take them to the woodshed again.
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