"Acuna is getting lucky, just like CJ did when he batted .321 and won a batting title. He is unlikely to get lucky at the MLB level over an extended period of time. He will settle in around .300-.320 just like everyone else, and when he does, he won't be within shouting distance of the 1.000 OPS he is posting in AAA...more like low .700s in 2018." -Enscheff 8/25/17
Jaw (02-08-2019)
Absolutely, I just expected us to at least add one arm via a trade to bring some experience the rotation. Not to go all in, but to remain competitive and keep momentum. 450-500 is my expectation for Camargo, but a regular player gets something like 6-700 PAs.
I dunno how long you've been following my posting, but I'm extremely sour on both Newk and Fried and believe that if we don't move them this offseason, they'll be further exposed, thus losing lots of value. That's the problem with waiting with some of these guys is that value isn't static, it can change by the hour and you don't want to be the one left holding the bag. I could be wrong, but I just don't see how improve enough to be viable rotation pieces on a contender.
I'm worried that we are going to be too timid to make moves that maximize value from our own prospects.
Was talking about the Nick and Brian signings not Realmuto.
Adding Mccann was fine after adding JD as long as they added a legit corner outfielder like Brantley or Polllack or traded for someone of similar value.
Instead they went cheap with Nick who is in decline and now once again we only have 4 legit hitters in our lineup that teams will worry about.
FF,Acuna,JD,Ozzie.I know we have Johan to plug in half the time and hopefully Dansby will reach his potential but the facts are we have 4 above average regulars now.
That’s not good enough.
But regardless I will watch and hope for the best but I’m not gonna make excuses as to why we either fail to make the playoffs or get swept out in short order.
Let's start with your defense of Allard way back in 2017 when i said he wasn't going to be good haha.
http://www.chopcountry.com/forums/sh...l=1#post424928
So...what are your thoughts on Allard now, hero? Is this helping you build your resume for admittance into the Twits?
This is going to be fun!
I thought they signed Duvall to platoon with Ender, not to supplement Nick's playing time. If they were worried about Nick, they sure didn't show it, no matter how bad he played. Duvall might've fallen on his face, but he couldn't have been any worse out there than Nick was in the 2nd half.
bravesfanMatt (02-08-2019), clvclv (02-08-2019), Jaw (02-08-2019), The Chosen One (02-08-2019)
I wanted them to sign Brantley. When I saw what Brantley signed for I would have done that. Not sure they could have had him for that though. Probably had to top it.
I wouldn't mind upgrading the 3 spot in the order and pushing everyone else down. Failing that, I'd like to upgrade Teheran and dump whatever of his salary they could. I'm not low on Newcomb. I think he has no-hit stuff. while he may never be an ace, It think he's a fine 4 or 5.
Who is the favorite for Harper now? If padres get him, do they trade Myers or renfroe? If nats get him, do they trade Eaton? Would we interested in any of these guys?
LOL dude, I'm a moron. I'm a random guy with over 6,000 posts on a Braves message board, you think I'm going to be nailing things left and right?
If you want to spend your time searching for instances where I was wrong, be my guest. But I can save you the time and go ahead and tell you I've been wrong a bunch and will continue to be.
"Acuna is getting lucky, just like CJ did when he batted .321 and won a batting title. He is unlikely to get lucky at the MLB level over an extended period of time. He will settle in around .300-.320 just like everyone else, and when he does, he won't be within shouting distance of the 1.000 OPS he is posting in AAA...more like low .700s in 2018." -Enscheff 8/25/17
Why is so much time spent arguing about whether someone was right or wrong in past opinion based statements made about a local sports team?
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