Apparently the Brewers are shopping Braun and willing to pick up a decent amount of his contract......BJ + prospects, k? thanks
Apparently the Brewers are shopping Braun and willing to pick up a decent amount of his contract......BJ + prospects, k? thanks
The Atlanta Braves signed Nick Markakis for 4/45 - Never forget 12/3/2014
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"Chris Bosh is the MVP of the Miami Heat" - Heyward
"Hibbert is better than Dwight Howard"- Heyward
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Ugh, I hate Braun but I'd be interested to see what it would take to get him.
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Gattis has shown enough IMO to be considered the everyday catcher. He seemed to flash signs that he was learning how to have a competitive AB against tough pitchers. He just needs reps.
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JohnAdcox (11-20-2013)
I am not especially keen on trading Bethancourt unless he (in a package, obviously) would net us a bona fide ace a la David Price. Pending the departure of Mac, I feel like our catching situation is precarious at best -- Gattis has earned some respect on the basis of his solid play last season, but I still have my doubts about his long term viability, especially at that position. If Bethancourt is gone and Gattis proves incapable, then who do we look to for relief at catcher? Yes, Bethancourt is a wild-card offensively, but atleast we know he's a gem defensively and I feel like his shortcomings with the bat could be overlooked given the Braves' overall offensive potential.
As for starters, I'd prefer Wren roll the dice with a FA signing, provided the price is right. There seems to be a plethora of options out there, ranging from a splashy signing like Matt Garza or Masahiro Tanaka (a man can dream,) to under-the-radar types like Gavin Floyd, Roberto Hernandez, Doc Halladay. With Hudson's departure, the Braves do have some money to spend, and assuming they want to ramp things up in preparation for the new ballpark, I could see them plopping down on premium pitching.
Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter has officially retired
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Considering the deal JJ just signed I think Wren missed the boat on him. Of course JJ could have had zero interest in pitching in Atlanta.
Johnson wanted to play on West Coast, lives in Vegas and Wife is from there.
The Atlanta Braves signed Nick Markakis for 4/45 - Never forget 12/3/2014
"Klay Thompson > James Harden" - Heyward
"Chris Bosh is the MVP of the Miami Heat" - Heyward
"Hibbert is better than Dwight Howard"- Heyward
"Steven Adams will be a top 10 center in two years - thethe
Jon Heyman: Fielder for Kinsler Blockbuster is on the table.
Edit: Heyman is saying the deal has been agreed to: http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/writer/...s-on-the-table
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The Chosen One (11-20-2013)
Thats surprising....
Crazy crazy deal. Rangers did a great job.
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Think this one will turn out better for Detroit. I guess we have to see the details as far as cash and other players. Remaining Fielder contract is worse than Uggla contract imo.
Interesting that this clears a path for Profar and potentially for Castellanos at third. I assume Cabrera moves to first.
Last edited by nsacpi; 11-20-2013 at 08:45 PM.
The DH will allow him to continue and now they can play Profar. Kinsler was very overrated IMO. Fielder is goign to crush the ball in Texas.
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Knucksie (11-20-2013)
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Trades can be good for both teams, y'know.
Good deal for Texas if you have money....and they do.
Now they have Fielder and they have the DH option. Fielder in a great park for him. Get to play Profar.
Detroit gets to dump salary, open a space for Castellanos, huge upgrade in D at 3rd, and use that money elsewhere.
Sucks......I didn't think we would really get either Castellanos or Profar, but now there is no way.