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Thread: Hector Olivera signs with the Dodgers

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    Hector Olivera signs with the Dodgers

    I'm not sure I've ever seen more speculation printed as fact as there has been about Cuban phenom Yoan Moncada. I am at the point where I have dismissed everything I've read and am basically trusting my gut that the Atlanta Braves do, indeed, have a shot at securing him for a long-term deal.

    The one aspect of this that seems to be forgotten is that the Braves spending cap, or ceiling, is a self-imposed one. It can be jacked up by any amount at any time, should Liberty be convinced of the value. With the new digs in 2017, a series of long-term deals were realized. Now, here's a kid who'll be turning 21 in 2017 and could well be the face of the franchise over time.

    So, does Hart and his men believe in Moncada enough to sell the idea, and does Liberty yet believe in Hart enough to be sold.

    Not saying it's likely. Just saying that it could be a real marketing card. How about a 2017 winter tour of Cuba with the prodigal (non-defector) in the lineup? How about relocating spring training in Havana now that the lease has expired at Disney?

    Outside the box, ideas are everywhere.

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    I really hope your gut is correct.

    Personally, I am at the point where I have dismissed everything I've read and am basically trusting my gut that the Atlanta Braves do not, in fact, have any shot at securing him for a long-term deal.
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    Johnny Gomes, the answer to Moncada.
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    Not happening, Rico... Read we're much more into next year's Moncada, some SS...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bravesfannchar View Post
    Not happening, Rico... Read we're much more into next year's Moncada, some SS...
    If you meant a pitcher just coming off TJ surgery and not SS, then I'm sure we are.

    Btw... Link?
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    Didn't DOB tweet that the Braves were no longer in the Moncade sweepstakes?

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    We backed out when scouts figured out he wasnt likely to be converted to pitcher.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gilesfan View Post
    We backed out when scouts figured out he wasnt likely to be converted to pitcher.
    No Tommy John, no signy John.
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    There's still a shot, just need him to need Tommy John soon. If that should happen we'll become the favorites for him in no time. :)

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    I have reason to believe Moncada is the right player at the wrong time. Hart however is definitely the right man at the right time. So sayeth my gut. Never have I seen such outstanding displays of outside the box thinking.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    I have reason to believe Moncada is the right player at the wrong time. Hart however is definitely the right man at the right time. So sayeth my gut. Never have I seen such outstanding displays of outside the box thinking.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jimsnores View Post
    Didn't DOB tweet that the Braves were no longer in the Moncade sweepstakes?
    Yes. It could be that the Braves are out on Moncada because they're more focused on other Cuban players like Hector Olivera, etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zitothebrave View Post
    No Tommy John, no signy John.
    No Tommy Juan, no signy Juan. No Juany to sign John.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Braves1976 View Post
    Yes. It could be that the Braves are out on Moncada because they're more focused on other Cuban players like Hector Olivera, etc.

    He did say there were 3 guys they were interested in. Still wish/hope Moncada turns out to be one of the three, but I'm not setting my hopes too high.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bravesfannchar View Post
    Not happening, Rico... Read we're much more into next year's Moncada, some SS...
    [MENTION=113]Bravesfannchar[/MENTION] do you remember where you saw this? Not saying it isn't true, I would just like to read it. Thanks for any help!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by blueagleace1 View Post
    [MENTION=113]Bravesfannchar[/MENTION] do you remember where you saw this? Not saying it isn't true, I would just like to read it. Thanks for any help!!

    THIS LINK

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    I'm sick of hearing we are involved with these guys. At some point liberty needs to open the checkbook and stop screwing with the fans.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rico43 View Post
    Isn't that guy like 29 and not a SS? Isn't he a 2b\3b?
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    I know it's early in the morning, but this photo of Moncada reminded me of a young, Latino Chipper Jones. Really.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Tapate50 View Post
    Isn't that guy like 29 and not a SS? Isn't he a 2b\3b?
    All that's correct. He's also the next hot Cuban in the pipeline. Good news is that birthdays don't seem to matter much in Latin America.

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