Dalyn (12-03-2014)
The money in the deal is good, I think he replaces Heyward decently offensively, and I genuinely like Markakis... my only thing is I don't really get it yet. I am going to wait for the full off season to commence but as of now it just seems like a move to make a move... doesn't really improve the team at this juncture and it doesn't really fit a rebuilding style... so all I can assume and hope to assume is that its one small piece to towards the end goal. Otherwise, if we were going to suck we could have just put Terdo or Cunningham out there until we could happen on some real OF talent. Something else is coming... I am still hopeful BJ will somehow be moved and I think someone unexpected will be traded... maybe Kimbrel (although Gattis or Jupton will also be dealt... and hopefully CJ). Could Shae Simmons step in for Kimbrel successfully?
50PoundHead (12-03-2014)
http://forum.orioleshangout.com/foru...a-Braves/page5
Here's an Orioles board on them talking about it, some upset, mainly because they dont have anyone to replace him especially with Cruz gone as well.
Great, we signed an aging, past-his-prime outfielder with overrated defense.
What could possibly go wrong?
Good points. I think the AAV on Markakis is about right. I don't like the length of the contract. I think it's an odd move in some respects. It gives the impression that we think we can contend, but, like you say, Markakis isn't a "core" type player at this point in his career.
Hawk (12-03-2014), Perfect Cell (12-03-2014)
Can't wait to see Markakis roaming RF with his Gold Glove defense in his age 35 season.
Dalyn (12-03-2014)
Exactly. I imagine that the FO is probably (rightfully) concerned about PR and ticket sales amidst this pseudo-firesale, but 'rebuilding' is not a new concept or one that has decimated fan bases (see: ChC and Cleveland, among others). So why not go about it the right way?
If Hart continues to add through subtraction, say, Headley, or a last minute play for Lester, then this approach is definitely viable. But that just seems unlikely ... and leaves most of us scratching our heads.
Last edited by Hawk; 12-03-2014 at 11:10 PM.
50PoundHead (12-04-2014), Braves1976 (12-03-2014), jpx7 (12-03-2014)
Heyward (12-03-2014)
Braves1976 (12-03-2014)
Braves1976 (12-03-2014), Garmel (12-03-2014), holden (12-03-2014), jpx7 (12-03-2014)
Hometown discounts are about as rare as hometown bonuses. Are we sure the Braves didn't give him a hometown bonus?
Braves1976 (12-03-2014), BremanFan88 (12-03-2014), jpx7 (12-03-2014)
Braves1976 (12-03-2014)