I think FW plans on making a splash beofre trade deadline

[Knucksie]

Another fantasy league Trade Uggla thread, disguised as legit deadline discussion. What a surprise!

[rico43]

It's much more likely to be what DOB speculated about: Boston's Andrew Miller, LHP who averages 14 Ks per 9 innings out of the pen. That is what sets up a monster second half.

[AerchAngel]

Uggla for Soriano could work. Braves pay both salaries for 2014 about $15 mill Yanks pay Ugglas $13 mill for next year. Uggla could do well with change of scenery and short porch in NY.Soriano may benefit as role player back inNL

They do need a 2b.

But would they do it?

[zitothebrave]

God, I hope not. Buehrle is just a few months away from becoming the next Jamie Moyer.

I don't get that dig. Moyer was a very good pitcher into his 40s and an acceptable pitcher in his mid 40s. Moyer from his 42-45 year old seasons was on average about a 2.2 fWAR pitcher, if we get that out of Buerhle the next 2 years for Uggla and Bethancourt that's a net win for the team. I'm not saying we make that trade but it's hardly the horror story you're painting and him becoming the next Jamie Moyer implies that he'll be a decent major league pitcher until he turns 46, then he'll kind of just stick around for a bit. Burhle has about a decade to go before that happens.

[BravesfanMike]

They do need a 2b.

But would they do it?

Maybe. Some teams do panic at the deadline...see the Tex trade for instance.

[AerchAngel]

Maybe. Some teams do panic at the deadline...see the Tex trade for instance.

ouch!

[GovClintonTyree]

It's much more likely to be what DOB speculated about: Boston's Andrew Miller, LHP who averages 14 Ks per 9 innings out of the pen. That is what sets up a monster second half.

I would've sworn this guy would never, ever throw strikes.

[AerchAngel]

I would've sworn this guy would never, ever throw strikes.

Like Ebby Calvin LaLoosh?

[GovClintonTyree]

Like Ebby Calvin LaLoosh?

Just like that. Wilder than a truckload of starving kangaroos.

[The Chosen One]

Ahh the days when Andrew Miller was the next ACE of the future, and Cameron Maybin was the next big thing.

[GovClintonTyree]

Ahh the days when Andrew Miller was the next ACE of the future, and Cameron Maybin was the next big thing.

Did the Pads really give him a long term deal?

We're frustrated with our offense, but that's a dumpster fire. Byrnes needed to get fired for that debacle.

[yeezus]

Did the Pads really give him a long term deal?

We're frustrated with our offense, but that's a dumpster fire. Byrnes needed to get fired for that debacle.

Also gave Seth Smith $6.5 MM/year.

[yeezus]

Lol, His audition has gone very well wouldn't you say?

I will also add he plays exceptional defense at one of only spots on the field where anything you throw in with the bat is just gravy.

Overall what he's done has been good I suppose, but again: When you can't hit, your true value is limited. If he were as good a hitter as he is defender (and his defense was the part of his game lacking), he'd be a top 20 prospect. Instead, he's no where close.

[Tapate50]

Overall what he's done has been good I suppose, but again: When you can't hit, your true value is limited. If he were as good a hitter as he is defender (and his defense was the part of his game lacking), he'd be a top 20 prospect. Instead, he's no where close.

It's been good but he can't hit. Got it.

[Dalyn]

Also gave Seth Smith $6.5 MM/year.

Smith has been fantastic. A steal at 6.5.

[yeezus]

It's been good but he can't hit. Got it.

He has a .583 OPS.
Do you see him as a good hitter?

[yeezus]

Smith has been fantastic. A steal at 6.5.

If you believe it will last, sure. I don't.

[Dalyn]

If you believe it will last, sure. I don't.

Look at his stats over his career. He never gets enough credit.

[Dalyn]

And I believe he is only making 4.5 this year.

[yeezus]

Look at his stats over his career. He never gets enough credit.

He's mostly been a 1-1.2 WAR player.