Braves sign Gavin Floyd 1 yr 4M + incentives

[Braves1976]

I figured we might be the mystery team, if not us then Toronto. A lot of speculation was for Toronto but we made more sense given what Wren and co. have been saying, etc.

That said, I am fine with signing Floyd for depth depending on the price.

[keithlaw]

I figured we might be the mystery team, if not us then Toronto. A lot of speculation was for Toronto but we made more sense given what Wren and co. have been saying.

That said, I am fine with signing Floyd for depth depending on the price.

I figured itd be the Dodgers

[skillet]

I figured we might be the mystery team, if not us then Toronto. A lot of speculation was for Toronto but we made more sense given what Wren and co. have been saying, etc.

That said, I am fine with signing Floyd for depth depending on the price.

I agree that it makes sense IF the price is right.

[The Chosen One]

The piece we've been missing to give us our World Series crown.

[Braves1976]

Depending on the price, this sure beats the Bowman rumored trade with the Twins for Kevin Correia. If this move means no to that idea then okay good. But it is scary that we apparently even entertained that trade idea as Bowman claims.

[Braves1976]

I agree that it makes sense IF the price is right.

Apparently it will be an incentive-laden deal. So how much he makes in total will probably depend on how well he comes back from Tommy John (how many starts, innings, etc).

[Heyward]

Depending on the price, this sure beats the Bowman rumored trade with the Twins for Kevin Correia. If this move means no to that idea then okay good. But it is scary that we apparently even entertained that trade idea as Bowman claims.

This would probably take us out of Correia.

[Braves1976]

Looks like the Bravos have found the latest market inefficiency--pitchers coming back from TJ but not in time for opening day.

This move would also give Beachy another fella coming back from TJS to share stories. Venters of course has them both topped in that area (I sure hope Jonny makes it back from his second TJS).

[skillet]

This would probably take us out of Correia.

Thank goodness.

[50PoundHead]

I figured itd be the Dodgers

Awesome pic! One of my favorite KITH skits.

[yeezus]

this seems like a really solid move. what are people expecting? we don't have a lot of weaknesses or open spots. our team is pretty much set. we aren't going to sign a big time FA. sorry.

and i doubt this rules out samardjiza.

[nsacpi]

The piece we've been missing to give us our World Series crown.

That would be Luis Vasquez who will replace Kimbrel as our closer in last July when he goes down with a shoulder injury. Fredi will not be afraid to use Vasquez for the 6 out save.

[nsacpi]

This would probably take us out of Correia.

Yes, I'm relieved about that.

[skillet]

http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseb...gavin-f/ncLLd/

[depley]

We have 10-15 million to use i believe.

Floyd when healthy is good, 2-3 million would be fair, maybe more with incentives.

Name one of the Braves starters as they currently look, Medlen, Minor, Teheran, Beachy and Wood, that this guy is superior to....... not one, therefore anything more than a minor league deal is a waste of money.

[nsacpi]

Name one of the Braves starters as they currently look, Medlen, Minor, Teheran, Beachy and Wood, that this guy is superior to....... not one, therefore anything more than a minor league deal is a waste of money.

You want to have more than five good starters for a 162 game season. Floyd could be inferior to the other five and it would still be a good signing. Assuming a reasonable price.

Btw Steamer projects him to have a 3.59 FIP, which is actually better than some of the other five.

[Heyward]

Name one of the Braves starters as they currently look, Medlen, Minor, Teheran, Beachy and Wood, that this guy is superior to....... not one, therefore anything more than a minor league deal is a waste of money.

One word: depth.

[thethe]

So is this what the Braves off season has been reduced to signing players come off injuries. Surely, there's more to come from Frank Wren. This is what he wasted the winter meetings doing.

What could they reasonably do to improve this roster sans trading a bunch of their future for an "ace" pitcher?

[rawwr]

Name one of the Braves starters as they currently look, Medlen, Minor, Teheran, Beachy and Wood, that this guy is superior to....... not one, therefore anything more than a minor league deal is a waste of money.

Now name one of the starters behind them that is better than Floyd.

Or do you honestly expect that none of the starting five will get hurt in 2014?

[COGPK]

So is this what the Braves off season has been reduced to signing players come off injuries. Surely, there's more to come from Frank Wren. This is what he wasted the winter meetings doing.

Yeah, this proves he did nothing. Made no contacts and didn't talk to any other GMs or FAs. He has wasted our time.