Think about it this way, a few years ago we signed Pache and Cruz for 3.4M. That slot money has a fair amount of value. They will be able to sign a couple top international prospects with it.
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If Donaldson comes back healthy I’d be all over him if he clears waivers.
Really surprised that Matt Harvey didn't get moved...Reds must have been asking a ton
I think it was smart to proceed from the assumption that McCarthy and Soroka would not be coming back. Fried, Allard and Gohara are our depth (spot 6th starter). Those 3 and Touki could also play significant roles in the pen. We are deep in pitching, but don't have a single outstanding pitcher. Of course, some of the younger guys could become outstanding. That's why we're all so happy to have held on to them.
Anyone thinking Touki is not well thought of should read delusional Oriole fans tweets. They prayed for Touki and were going to throw a parade if they got heem.
Firstly, the Braves have rotated through 6-7 guys all year.
Secondly, I wouldn't count on McCarthy or Soroka pitching another innings this year.
The rotation is likely Folty, Newk, Teheran, Sanchez, Gausman, with Fried acting as the primary 6th guy. Allard is now also on the AAA/MLB shuttle as needed now that his clock has started. Same with Gohara.
There is no log jam.
AA really bought three guys and traded for one...I know some players were traded to the O's for Gausman, but those guys were never going to be anything with the Braves.
I really like what the Braves did at the deadline. Relief pitching, bench bat, and SP depth. Nothing spectacular but all good pieces for not alot of cost.
So now the rotation stands at...
Teheran
Folty
Newk
Gausman
Sanchez
In no particular order.....
Wonder if we move Sanchez out of the rotation into a long reliever role, and use Allard/Touki/Gohara in the rotation to finish up....suddenly becomes a decent staff
I like it better than paying what it would have required to beat the Pirate's package for Archer, that's for sure.
Do I think the Braves needed a controllable 2-3 win SP more than a LHH upgrade at 3B? Not really, but he certainly helps. It's still a bit of a problem that Flaherty continues to be on the roster while Camargo will get all the PAs vs RHP.
AA coming onto 680 the fan now
Yeah I agree with all of that. I love the deal simply because it is an improvement and it cost us very little. We basically gained... what... About 3-4 wins of value for nobody of consequence this deadline? No way to chalk that up as anything other than a win. But at the same time I do think we did leave one glaring need unaddressed.
Philly and Arizona improved today too. If Ramos comes back mid-august strong that will help Philly as their catchers don't hit much. Loup is a lefty that could improve their pen too. Arizona pen has been weak and they improved it today as well.
With the day off Thursday, does Newk come back on regular rest Saturday?
If so, the Mutts get the first taste of Folty/Newk/Gausman this weekend.