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    Quote Originally Posted by DirkPiggler View Post
    Since Julio has consistently put up an ERA that is at least 0.50 lower than his FIP throughout his career, that means his ERA will be in the high 2s. About time he gets that Cy Young he so richly deserves.
    Maybe I'm too bullish, but I expect a good season from Julio.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CrazyTrain View Post
    Maybe I'm too bullish, but I expect a good season from Julio.
    I hope you're right. We're going to need him to be the best version of himself, unless multiple young guys step up and Folty's elbow doesn't explode.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Deester11 View Post
    I'll take that bet. He's an innings eater, inconsistent but capable as a back end starter. They didn't trade him at an optimal time so until he's traded you're gonna have to embrace it or post "he's terrible" all season.

    He's had his worst two seasons of his career in the last two seasons.

    Last year he needed a ludicrously low .217 BABIP to crack positive WAR.

    Spring training reports suggest he has had the same problem maintaining velocity start to start as he often exhibited last season.

    If he's good that's swell. But I don't think he will be.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Southcack77 View Post
    I don’t think it will turn out that he’s decent, but I will hope it turns out to be true.
    If he's legit throwing 93 again, he'll likely be pretty decent with faint hopes of a repeat of his 2016.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carp View Post
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    Maybe a slider as in a burger?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carp View Post
    If he's legit throwing 93 again, he'll likely be pretty decent with faint hopes of a repeat of his 2016.

    Sat in the upper 80s in some of his ST starts per what I've read. We'll see how it goes, but I'm not betting on the reversal of Father Time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Southcack77 View Post
    Sat in the upper 80s in some of his ST starts per what I've read. We'll see how it goes, but I'm not betting on the reversal of Father Time.
    Doesn't have to be time reversal. Still in his 20's and he reportedly added like 15-20 lbs of weight.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oklahomabrave View Post
    It is new, and it is exciting.

    I can't wait to see new statcast data on him after spending a year working with the Braves new analytics department. The addition of a SI and SL/FC could be a game changer for Fried with the 94+ velocity and that plus or better CU he already has.

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    Per DOB, Craig is holding out for a 3 year deal. I’d be fine with 3 as long as it’s not like 20 per or something.


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    Just saw where Wright said he was working on his cutter this offseason. Be nice if he can get that pitch working.
    thank you weso1!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Freshmaker View Post
    Per DOB, Craig is holding out for a 3 year deal. I’d be fine with 3 as long as it’s not like 20 per or something.

    Kimbrel could have probably beaten the Wade Davis deal of 3/52 had he come into the off season with reasonable contract demands. Initially demanding 6/100+ was not reasonable, and his agent completely screwed the pooch.

    3/50+, maybe with a 4th year option, probably gets Kimbrel.

    Can the Braves afford ~$17M in 2019? Dumping Freeman and potentially dumping Duvall seem like moves made to accommodate it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Enscheff View Post
    Kimbrel could have probably beaten the Wade Davis deal of 3/52 had he come into the off season with reasonable contract demands. Initially demanding 6/100+ was not reasonable, and his agent completely screwed the pooch.

    3/50+, maybe with a 4th year option, probably gets Kimbrel.

    Can the Braves afford ~$17M in 2019? Dumping Freeman and potentially dumping Duvall seem like moves made to accommodate it.
    I'd do it tbh.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enscheff View Post
    Kimbrel could have probably beaten the Wade Davis deal of 3/52 had he come into the off season with reasonable contract demands. Initially demanding 6/100+ was not reasonable, and his agent completely screwed the pooch.

    3/50+, maybe with a 4th year option, probably gets Kimbrel.

    Can the Braves afford ~$17M in 2019? Dumping Freeman and potentially dumping Duvall seem like moves made to accommodate it.
    Braves need to offer a 3rd year if thats all it will take. Assuming the aav isnt crazy.

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    D-Backs cut Socrates Brito loose - always been a little interested in him, could be a really good 4th OF if given a chance.

    https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/...t-waivers.html

    Giants also juggling pen arms in the event of a trade - Will Smith for one inexpensive year rather than a draft pick plus multiple expensive Kimbrel seasons???

    https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/...ams-jerez.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by Southcack77 View Post
    Sat in the upper 80s in some of his ST starts per what I've read. We'll see how it goes, but I'm not betting on the reversal of Father Time.
    lol, father time? He's 28.

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    I’d go 3 years for CK without blinking.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CrazyTrain View Post
    lol, father time? He's 28.
    And his stuff has regressed quite a bit

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enscheff View Post
    Kimbrel could have probably beaten the Wade Davis deal of 3/52 had he come into the off season with reasonable contract demands. Initially demanding 6/100+ was not reasonable, and his agent completely screwed the pooch.

    3/50+, maybe with a 4th year option, probably gets Kimbrel.

    Can the Braves afford ~$17M in 2019? Dumping Freeman and potentially dumping Duvall seem like moves made to accommodate it.
    I would have to think we could afford such a deal, considering the FO has repeatedly stated we aren’t constrained at all, and especially considering that O’Day and his 9M (I think?) come off the books next season

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