Braves1976 (09-22-2018)
I thought AA was about as good a hire as the Braves could be reasonably expected to make, and said as much at the time.
They weren't going to go with some 30 year old super-nerd, and AA had just spent a couple years learning in the one of the best FOs in the game.
His overall process of not mortgaging very much of the future for this season was logically sound, and he executed that plan very well. He played this season very conservatively, and it has paid off handsomely...but the ultimate results are not why he has done a good job. He has done a good job because he formulated a well-reasoned plan and executed it...and the Braves happened to win a year early.
Damn, this feels good.
Weird thought: I wonder how Coppy feels right now.
Runnin (09-23-2018)
salmagundy (09-22-2018)
jpx7 (09-22-2018)
'19 bench should be far better than '18 because of the AA deals. Backup catcher might be the weak link, Culberson, Duda, and a 4th OFer not named Duval. Pache could be a solid addition out of ST.
Think Anibal still starts tomorrow?
Freshmaker (09-22-2018)
Just got home after being out all day. Feels great to put this **** team away like we should've. WOOHOO! Way to go boys - congrats on an NL East title
AerchAngel (09-23-2018), bravesfanMatt (09-22-2018)
Hell of a season. Very nice to clinch by whipping Phily. Just a heck of a year.
I could see us be more in the trade market than FA's but right now pre-arb we have 59 mil or so, if you project a 125-130 mil payroll and 25-30 or so or more in arb we'll have some money to play with this winter. I dont see us in on Machado or Harper, but i can see AA sign a veteran RP to a lucrative 3 yr deal or so.
Gotta use that money on something.