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chopdrew
08-23-2013, 02:14 PM
According to mbltr, the Braves just acquired Freddy Garcia.
bravesnumberone
08-23-2013, 02:17 PM
Oh hell.
Krovahn
08-23-2013, 02:17 PM
The Braves' twitter and Bowman both confirm this as well. He is being assigned to AAA. Decent insurance in case Beachy is actually in trouble with his Elbow; even though he said he is confident that he will pitch again this year.
gilesfan
08-23-2013, 02:18 PM
lulz. Man. Him and Ayala just pack a punch.
Bdawg2309
08-23-2013, 02:20 PM
3 johnsons and now freddie,fredi,freddy
Hawk
08-23-2013, 02:21 PM
:facepalm:
BRule
08-23-2013, 02:22 PM
Why?

:fredi:
Krovahn
08-23-2013, 02:22 PM
He also could provide spot starts to get some guys extra rest in September.
gilesfan
08-23-2013, 02:23 PM
He also could provide spot starts to get some guys extra rest in September.

So could I, but I don't think anyone wants to see me on the hill.
weso1
08-23-2013, 02:25 PM
Just some insurance. Don't see the harm in it.
Dalyn
08-23-2013, 02:25 PM
These are the options you have when you ignore a depth weakness. Not horrible, considering. Hope Maholm can turn it around.
Krovahn
08-23-2013, 02:27 PM
So could I, but I don't think anyone wants to see me on the hill.No, I would prefer to see someone whom could actually pitch, i.e. Garcia. He isn't the ideal option, but with what is out there... he is probably the best we could get. With Huddy and now potentially Beachy down... and the lack of ML ready depth, getting Garcia is better than what we have for a backup.
emk418
08-23-2013, 02:29 PM
I love how people freak out over depth moves. There's no harm at all in this. He's in AAA in case of a worst case scenario and will most likely be a long reliever in September with maybe a spot start.
Hawk
08-23-2013, 02:31 PM
Yes, he's insurance. No, it doesn't matter if he bombs. But I'd still prefer the Braves trade for a high-risk, high-reward type like Bedard, or sign any of the dozen or so intriguing minor league free agents out there.
The Chosen One
08-23-2013, 02:34 PM
I remember when he and Joel Piniero were basically clones.
NinersSBChamps
08-23-2013, 02:35 PM
In his first start with Baltimore this season he carried a no hitter or perfect game through five innings.
Gary82
08-23-2013, 02:36 PM
Why?

http://assets.matchbin.com/sites/625/assets/IXGF_wren1.jpg

FTFY
Hawk
08-23-2013, 02:40 PM
http://blogs.ajc.com/jeff-schultz-blog/files/2010/05/braves.1006+CC3.JPG
gilesfan
08-23-2013, 02:42 PM
No, I would prefer to see someone whom could actually pitch, i.e. Garcia. He isn't the ideal option, but with what is out there... he is probably the best we could get. With Huddy and now potentially Beachy down... and the lack of ML ready depth, getting Garcia is better than what we have for a backup.

Nah, I don't have an issue with depth moves at all. But, the Braves probably have several players in the org that could pitch better. Heck, trade for a Haren type (who has been on fire)
nsacpi
08-23-2013, 02:46 PM
Maybe a depth move. We have better pitchers in the minors. If we need someone to make a start or two, both Hale and Poveda would be better than Garcia.
Hawk
08-23-2013, 02:49 PM
Nah, I don't have an issue with depth moves at all. But, the Braves probably have several players in the org that could pitch better. Heck, trade for a Haren type (who has been on fire)

I thought about that too, but he is due ~$3.47MM for the remainder of the season and Rizzo would probably rather pay him another $13 million than trade him to us.
Dalyn
08-23-2013, 02:50 PM
Nah, I don't have an issue with depth moves at all. But, the Braves probably have several players in the org that could pitch better. Heck, trade for a Haren type (who has been on fire)

I would love to get Haren. Good idea.
BRule
08-23-2013, 02:52 PM
Freddy the last 2 years has dropped a 5.20 and 5.77 ERA, I believe we have about 73 pitchers in the minors who could do the same or better.
The Chosen One
08-23-2013, 02:55 PM
I thought about that too, but he is due ~$3.47MM for the remainder of the season and Rizzo would probably rather pay him another $13 million than trade him to us.

Haren probably wouldn't even fall to us.
Hawk
08-23-2013, 02:56 PM
Haren probably wouldn't even fall to us.

I think he has already cleared waivers.
gilesfan
08-23-2013, 02:57 PM
I think he has already cleared waivers.

He did.
NYCBrave
08-23-2013, 02:58 PM
Nah, I don't have an issue with depth moves at all. But, the Braves probably have several players in the org that could pitch better. Heck, trade for a Haren type (who has been on fire)

Besides Haren, who else is a "Haren type" that we could potentially get?
emk418
08-23-2013, 03:04 PM
Yet again, this does not prevent us from making any other moves. We gave up cash for him. Not even a prospect. It makes sense for insurance and I trust him more than Gilmartin.
gilesfan
08-23-2013, 03:05 PM
Besides Haren, who else is a "Haren type" that we could potentially get?

Not sure on contract status or waivers, but:

Correia
Floyd
Saunders
Vargas
Bedard
drewdat
08-23-2013, 03:06 PM
He's probably on par with Maholm. Not that that constitutes an endorsement.
NYCBrave
08-23-2013, 03:09 PM
Not sure on contract status or waivers, but:

Correia
Floyd
Saunders
Vargas
Bedard

I agree those are fair options, but I think we still need to find out Beachy's status first before fully replacing him. By all indications, we didn't give up anything to get Garcia and we have no obligation to use him.
bravesfan247
08-23-2013, 03:11 PM
I think its a decent pickup. We arent counting on him for a shut out but just an innings guy. Now we need an OF.
Dunit24
08-23-2013, 03:19 PM
If we see him pitching in the majors, we either clinched or two of our starters went down.
tvsportscaster
08-23-2013, 03:23 PM
One of the reasons he was acquired is because the Braves are serious about giving some rest to their young starters, Wood, Teheran and Minor and with Beachy's uncertain status they wanted somebody they could plug in there if they had to, that's the reason for the acquisition.
PawPawMaxwell
08-23-2013, 03:23 PM
If we see him pitching in the majors, we either clinched or two of our starters went down.
Concur with the first qualifier (clinched). Garcia has been doing well in AAA and face it, if we have clinched, with the schedule remaining after Cleveland we will be facing some AAA lineups.
Dunit24
08-23-2013, 03:26 PM
Yeah after we clinch, call him up, give our guys some rest.

Garcia sucks, but from here on out, its prevent injuries and forfeit the rest of the games vs Mets
NinersSBChamps
08-23-2013, 03:34 PM
I would love to get Haren. Good idea.

Then Giles could have two Dan Haren jerseys...
COGPK
08-23-2013, 03:38 PM
We need someone who can eat up some innings to give our young guys a rest. That means that you do not ruin the arms of our prospects. I get the move. He is probably not a bad guy to have around to help some guys. He has put up good numbers in his career. I do agree with picking up Haren but would Washington trade him to us?
NinersSBChamps
08-23-2013, 03:39 PM
Don't think we could afford Haren's contract and no the Nats don't trade him to us.
Braves1976
08-23-2013, 04:09 PM
Maybe a depth move. We have better pitchers in the minors. If we need someone to make a start or two, both Hale and Poveda would be better than Garcia.

My thoughts exactly. We'd be stupid to go with Garcia over Poveda or Hale for that matter. Nothing wrong with extra depth in AAA.
Jay212033
08-23-2013, 04:27 PM
He looked terrible the last time I saw him in the Majors. I understand depth but I just rather go with our young guys at this point since we have a comfortable lead.
Braves1976
08-23-2013, 04:30 PM
He looked terrible the last time I saw him in the Majors. I understand depth but I just rather go with our young guys at this point since we have a comfortable lead.

I thought so too, but as long as he doesn't get a spot over Poveda come Sept. I am fine with it. Nothing wrong with extra depth.
cajunrevenge
08-23-2013, 04:56 PM
To say we have better options in the minors is subjective. None of them have pitched at the ML level so no matter how well they are doing at AAA or AA it does not guarantee success in the majors. Few starters come up from the minors and have immediate success in the majors.
thethe
08-23-2013, 05:11 PM
Towards the end of September when the seeds are set in stone I want Garcia starting over one of our playofff pitchers. This is a smart move.
nsacpi
08-23-2013, 05:22 PM
To say we have better options in the minors is subjective. None of them have pitched at the ML level so no matter how well they are doing at AAA or AA it does not guarantee success in the majors. Few starters come up from the minors and have immediate success in the majors.

Of course, when I say we have better options in the minors it is my subjective opinion. There is no guarantee. I'm glad we picked up Garcia. He's been pitching well in AAA after struggling earlier in the year in the majors. It looks like he will be getting one or two minor league starts before September call-ups. I don't rule out the possibility that he could help us out quite a bit. I just think that Hale and Poveda have performed in a way in AAA that suggests they wouldn't embarrass themselves if called upon to pitch in the majors.