2018 Trade Deadline ROSTERBATION

[Tapate50]

Did the Braves suddenly switch gears to Gausman as a negotiating tactic with the Rays?

Thinking the same. Not a game I'd want to play (WITH TB) if I'm AA

[bravesfanforlife88]

Problem is the Orioles view him as a TOR type. So it might not be better.

I think he could breakout some outside the AL East but TOR he is not.

He has just under a 4.50 era in the best division in baseball. Maybe expect that era to get better by going to the anal but probably not better than a solid #3

[Jaw]

He has just under a 4.50 era in the best division in baseball. Maybe expect that era to get better by going to the anal but probably not better than a solid #3

Anal is a well known tool to improve pitching mechanics.

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

Heyman says now we are showing interest in Gausman.

[PurpleBrave]

Someone sell me on Gausman

Lets just get Archer

[Hudson2]

AA has to have a set deadline on Archer and say you have till this time and then we are out.

[bravesfanforlife88]

Anal is a well known tool to improve pitching mechanics.

Ouch

[PurpleBrave]

And he's extremely popular in Baltimore.

I'm curious about the dynamic there. Wonder if the Os were upset he wouldn't agree or whether they are fine with keeping him around in the counsel of elder, face of the franchise role, while they rebuild.

He also has a charity there. I get it...he doesn't want to leave. Pretty sure he's a free agent. Not sure why he can't play somewhere else for 2-3 months then come back. To each their own. Some players earned the right to use their veto.

[Tapate50]

Hope so. Not a fan of Gasman.

There's your nickname, Chip.

[BeanieAntics]

I guess if we can get Gausman for a more reasonable cost, I would be fine with him. He'll definitely solidify the back end of the rotation. Would be a pretty solid move I suppose and perhaps Gausman would improve some in the NL

[Enscheff]

Heyman says now we are showing interest in Gausman.

Welcome to 20 posts ago.

[atl717]

Gausman is a notorious 2nd half pitcher with elite stuff. His velo has been down this year though. But he's a great buy low candidate. I prefer him to Archer because of the cost. He needs a change of scenery. He's kind of like Folty before this year except better. Great stuff, but up and down but tantalizing potential. He's never been able to perfect his breaking ball. With the right coach who could get him to throw a good slider, he morphs into a TOR guy.

[Orphan Black]

Whoever the O's are dealing it sounds like it's done and they are just reviewing medicals

[Chico]

He has just under a 4.50 era in the best division in baseball. Maybe expect that era to get better by going to the anal but probably not better than a solid #3

I think we ARE living in the anal era.

What a good time to be alive

[bravesfanforlife88]

Word is now the Os are reviewing medical for the suspected deal they are close on. No word yet who is going where

[Enscheff]

O's and another team are reviewing medical reports, so it's all but done.

Givens or Gausman...?

[BeanieAntics]

He also has a charity there. I get it...he doesn't want to leave. Pretty sure he's a free agent. Not sure why he can't play somewhere else for 2-3 months then come back. To each their own. Some players earned the right to use their veto.

If a rental doesn't mind a rebuild and wants to eventually win a championship, but wants to stay put where they are, I've always wondered why they don't get together with the team trading them and pull a Chapman. Where there is an unspoken agreement that you go play somewhere else for the rest of the season, we'll get some prospects to help out moving forward, you get a shot with a contender, and then we bring you back in the offseason. It would seem like it would make sense to do that in those narrow circumstances lol

[Hudson2]

Orioles and another team are reviewing medical reports so something is probably done.

[Carp]

I all seriousness, Gooseman would likely be our 2nd best pitcher behind Folty. But that isn't a huge accomplishment in our rotation right now.

[Super]

Allard+ for Gausman. I'd do that