Braves Sign Will Smith

[CrazyTrain]

Either we finally got what we’ve all longed for and the Braves are upping payroll and we should all be excited or this is a bad use of limited funds and we are going cheap on more pressing needs..

Get ready for Moustakas, full time LF Markakis, a Flow/Cervelli platoon and Newcomb as a starter!

[CJ9]

I think it is our third highest. How did you get 2nd?

AJC beat writer saying it.

[thewupk]

I think it is our third highest. How did you get 2nd?

The Braves are not revenue receiving team this time so it's our 2nd highest draft choice.

[thewupk]

Is this a sign that we recoup that draft pick by letting JD walk?

It's a lessor pick by about 13-15 spots. The idea in general isn't bad if that's the plan but doing on Smith is a head scratcher.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Pretty much means Martin won’t be resigned

[zbhargrove]

I have a feeling we will sign another QO free agent now as well. Wheeler, Ozuna?

[Heyward]

I have a feeling we will sign another QO free agent now as well. Wheeler, Ozuna?

I can see a SP, not an outfielder with Waters/Pache looming unless they're involved in a trade.

[Freshmaker]

I have a feeling we will sign another QO free agent now as well. Wheeler, Ozuna?

Yeah either of those guys, or maybe MadBum or something. A good time to go “all-in,” at least in the Braves way (no top FAs)

[Hudson2]

I have a feeling we will sign another QO free agent now as well. Wheeler, Ozuna?

Me too. They’ve already lost the pick so they might as well keep going.

[bravesfanMatt]

I just saw the option year for smith. So he could be here for 4 years. I at least like that option year.

[Bj1133]

Admitting my ignorance on the topic here, but if the Braves sign another FA attached to a QO, do they lose another pick?

[jpx7]

I have a feeling we will sign another QO free agent now as well. Wheeler, Ozuna?

Same. Once the seal is broken, it’s much less of an impediment to signing more QO guys. Ozuna would be nice.

[Heyward]

Admitting my ignorance on the topic here, but if the Braves sign another FA attached to a QO, do they lose another pick?

Yup, not sure how high of one though.

[Hudson2]

Same. Once the seal is broken, it’s much less of an impediment to signing more QO guys. Ozuna would be nice.

I could see Ozuna if we are willing to trade one of Pache or Waters for somebody like Contreras.

[The Chosen One]

I could see Ozuna if we are willing to trade one of Pache or Waters for somebody like Contreras.

I don't see Pache going anywhere. Ender is a question mark and Pache would be great depth to start and have Ender be the 4th OF.

[jpx7]

I could see Ozuna if we are willing to trade one of Pache or Waters for somebody like Contreras.

Keep both, sign Osuna anyways. Plenty of time for Pache and (especially) Waters to mature more.

[zbhargrove]

MLB trade rumors says the Braves will lose the 3rd highest pick... not second. Sounds like there needs to be some clarification

[SJ24]

LOVE this move IF we are still in the market for a 3B, catcher, and RF.

Testosterone level of AA right now: Middle-Aged Lion

[bravesfanforlife88]

Pretty much means Martin won’t be resigned

Very likely. But IF we have bumped payroll, AA may bring him back if reasonable to create a super bullpen

[Hudson2]

Very likely. But IF we have bumped payroll, AA may bring him back if reasonable to create a super bullpen

Martin shouldn’t cost a whole lot so it’s possible. Who wants to guess on the next domino to fall?