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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    cant start with 3 since the post I quoted named 3 options...
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    I preface this by saying I don’t think Harper will land in Atlanta. However, until he signs, I wouldn’t dismiss the possibility or openly mock those who talk about the chances, ever so slight that it may be, of him signing with the Braves. We’ve been surprised over the years what these free agents do. I remember almost going on the shoulder of I-20 in Louisiana driving home when I heard Barry Zito’s contract. I personally believe he’s going to LA. But until he puts pen to paper, it’s anyone’s guess. After all, how many thought Alex Rodriguez would sign with Texas in 2000? Not many I recall.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Freshmaker View Post
    lol...apparently on MLB Radio Frenchy said we're in on Harper
    The irony is Frenchy is a Clemson fan and Harper is a South Carolina Gamecock fan, the latter of which could work in our favor.

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    I just ordered my Braves Harper jersey. They wouldn’t be selling them already if it wasn’t happening.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enscheff View Post
    I just ordered my Braves Harper jersey. They wouldn’t be selling them already if it wasn’t happening.
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    Why would Frenchy say this if it wasn’t true? And, why would he say it if it is true and they are wanting to stay quiet about it? Maybe they want it leaked?

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    if we sign Harper it would allow us to trade Acuna

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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    if we sign Harper it would allow us to trade Acuna
    Acuna for Sonny Gray!

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    Quote Originally Posted by TheRunningAgent View Post
    Acuna for Sonny Gray!
    Hell of a deal for Atlanta, for sure.

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    Makes too much sense not to happen.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zbhargrove View Post
    dude... a .236 BABIP... we're not talking some simple regression... wake up. Improving percentages like that is not something that's just smoke and mirrors.
    Dude has a career .257 BABIP. It's not like that is due to jump way up.
    "Acuna is getting lucky, just like CJ did when he batted .321 and won a batting title. He is unlikely to get lucky at the MLB level over an extended period of time. He will settle in around .300-.320 just like everyone else, and when he does, he won't be within shouting distance of the 1.000 OPS he is posting in AAA...more like low .700s in 2018." -Enscheff 8/25/17

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    There's way too many potential corner OF'ers available to settle for Markakis.

    Braves have at least the following SP'ers who will be MLB ready by the end of the season next year: Newk, Julio, Gaus, Folty, Soroka, Touki, Fried, Gohara, Wright, Wiegel, Wilson, Allard. I'm not saying completely gut the farm and make 3 big trades. But they have MORE than enough surplus of SP's to make a trade. There's no excuse to settle for Markakis.

    I'd still call back to Seattle and see what they want for Haniger, just think he makes too much sense.

    I think AA might have learned to keep some of the ones he doesnt wanna give up but you cant keep em all when you're trying to contend.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Heyward View Post
    There's way too many potential corner OF'ers available to settle for Markakis.

    Braves have at least the following SP'ers who will be MLB ready by the end of the season next year: Newk, Julio, Gaus, Folty, Soroka, Touki, Fried, Gohara, Wright, Wiegel, Wilson, Allard. I'm not saying completely gut the farm and make 3 big trades. But they have MORE than enough surplus of SP's to make a trade. There's no excuse to settle for Markakis.

    I'd still call back to Seattle and see what they want for Haniger, just think he makes too much sense.
    I hope every Braves fan agrees with you. Haniger is a perfect get for Atlanta.

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    I'd be in for Gallo if someone like Haniger isn't an option.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Super View Post
    I'd be in for Gallo if someone like Haniger isn't an option.
    Sign me up for Joey G as well

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    Probably should start a GoFundMe for Bryce Harper so we make sure AA closes the deal.
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    Putting aside the total dollar amount for a minute, what's everyone's thoughts on the contract length that Harper and Machado will get? After watching teams get burned by the Pujols and ARod deals, I just find it unlikely that anyone is going to get a 10 year deal anymore. I realize those two are younger than Pujols and ARod when they got their mega deals, but still. My guess is that they'll get shorter, high AAV ones

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    Quote Originally Posted by smootness View Post
    Dude has a career .257 BABIP. It's not like that is due to jump way up.
    are we talking about Harper?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Southcack77 View Post
    We should definitely get players who are below average offensively from the team that sucks because that’s the best use of limited prospect resources.

    Why not trade for someone who is actually above average at the plate for the second most offensive minded position on the field?
    I think you misunderstood - I'm not big on Kepler personally (though I do see their point).

    The reasons they'd trade ANYBODY is that the Twins suck, have OF options (including Kirilloff and Rooker who aren't that far away), and are desperately in need of pitching.
    Has there EVER been a statement and question a certain someone should absolutely never have made and asked publicly more than...

    Kinda pathetic to see yourself as a message board knight in shining armor. How impotent does someone have to be in real life to resort to playing hero on a message board?

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