Although not great that the dude we extended for several years has already needed to be supplemented with a platoon
Although not great that the dude we extended for several years has already needed to be supplemented with a platoon
I don’t really agree. He’s added some flawed players at relatively little cost and hasn’t necessarily improved the team a great deal.
I think he’s done the bare minimum and it’s questionable whether Duvall was the most efficient use of even those very modest resources.
I’ll wait to see if there are any bigger moves coming.
The price is fine but nothing about the fit makes sense unless he replaces Marky in RF next season. How did Ender go from an All-Star to a platoon player so fast? If the Braves weren't really worried about Ender then why pick up someone on a longer deal and not a rental.
Wisler was the last of the remmaing Kimbrel-trade players we got back :(
jpx7 (07-30-2018)
I actually agree with you on your main points. He has added some flawed players for little cost and not necessarily improved our team. But I think he's making some good bets. Brach is a really nice bet to add some value down the stretch. Venters is what he is. Duvall is likely to be a nice RH hitter down the stretch. Is it guaranteed to get us a playoff spot? Of course not, but I think these move improve our chances at little cost.
thank you weso1!
50PoundHead (07-31-2018), jpx7 (07-30-2018)
I'm perfectly fine with Acuna in CF, btw.
50PoundHead (07-31-2018), Jaw (07-30-2018), jpx7 (07-30-2018)
You have not read the scouting reports about Acuna in center. He may not be GG yet, but keep in mind his age. He seems to be re-energized with his move to leadoff, and I believe he will be close to top shelf defender. We've been spoiled with Andruw and Ender, to be sure.
I still expected Wisler to become a contributor, but it's hard to argue about the cost or the reasoning. Its been painful to look at the pinch hit options on our bench this year. Duvall/Inciarte is a huge step up in that department.
Go get him!
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jpx7 (07-30-2018)