GovClintonTyree (11-07-2018)
One of the worst framers.
http://www.statcorner.com/CatcherReport.php
jpx7 (11-06-2018)
This is a big deal for the Giants and quite a blow to the dodgers. Might see us make some familiarity trades with the Giants.
bravesfanMatt (11-06-2018), Freshmaker (11-07-2018), zedsdead (11-07-2018)
If you like Bumgarner, you would really like Paxton. I doubt many see him outside the PNW. A couple years younger, a bit better control, a vicious cutter for RH hitters, a few more klicks on the four-seam. The dude is a horse. Only question is health, but it's never chronic nor arm/shoulder/elbow. And MB hasn't exactly been the picture of health the last couple years.
I don't think the Braves need to nibble around the edges; they need some difference-makers. If Anthopoulos wants to put a deal together that fills all his gaps right now, he could throw the farm at Dipoto for Haniger/Diaz/Paxton and be done and the Braves can start planning a parade. Won't have those super rotations at Mississippi and Gwinnett though.
Bowman has now tripled down on his line of “the Braves need to add an impact SP and have $60M to spend”.
Either he knows something, or he’s really digging his heels in on being wrong.
Tapate50 (11-07-2018)
Id be looking at Gohara all through the winter seeing if he looks ready to join the rotation permanently. If he is, any "need" for a frontline starter likely is diminished. I'd sign Anibal, and move on.
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Jaw (11-07-2018)
He's the only SP I'd consider at a premium price but only if all the other areas are addressed adequately first... I still don't see much chance. I'd maybe do Bumcover for the right price but he will likely be more expensive than I'd want to pay and I think AA is smart enough to touch Corbin with a 60 foot poll... I hope...