Originally Posted by sturg33
Runnin (12-08-2014)
jpx7 (12-08-2014)
More likely a cushion in the event they trade Gattis or keep behind the plate: Gattis was Upton's replacement when Upton was Heyward's replacement but now Markakis is Upton's replacement.
"For all his tattooings he was on the whole a clean, comely looking cannibal."
I have a feeling the Braves only want Simmons and Freddie from the starting 8 last year. And I have a feeling that's what we will get somehow.
Not just OBP skills but elite walk-and-talk skills.
"For all his tattooings he was on the whole a clean, comely looking cannibal."
Can't really judge this one for a while unless there's a lot of money involved which I can't imagine. Seems like a solid bat with good OBP skills. Maybe a 4th OF type?
I don't understand why this is a negative or is whining just become the new past time?
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Look, Chico, if that's even your real name...
I don't have anything to add. Just wanted to say that.
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The Cuban team is tough to get a spot on. It's all political.
"Yes, I did think Aldrich was good UNTIL I SAW HIM PLAY. "- thethe
This move is just baffling...
I could see picking this kid up on a minor league deal with an invite to ST, but a MLB contract for a guy that will be fighting for the 5th OF position with Cedric Hunter?
It has to be a small contract...right?!
Try again....
Looks like a million bucks to
It may have the Braves really wanted him and the only way to get him was a Major League contract. Doesn't mean he will be on the 25-man roster.
Sound like an outfield version of La Stella.
They could option him but would still have to pay his major league salary. I believe this also fills the 40 man roster.
I can't say much about this signing till I see the kid play. He was expected to only get a minor league deal so I guess our scouts liked what they saw of him. It also seems likely we had to give him a Major league deal to beat out the other teams interested.
This signing puts us back to 40 players on our 40-man roster. I am expecting that Constanza days on our 40-man roster are soon coming to an end.
Last edited by Braves1976; 12-08-2014 at 06:00 PM.
jpx7 (12-08-2014)
Right, I am guessing he'll likely start out in the minors but adding him does fill up the 40-man roster. But it also makes someone like Constanza more likely to lose his 40-man roster spot too.
Little ditty/'bout Nick and Dian...
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You think? Makes me like him a bit more.
At first glance on the main board only the first name is seen and I thought "Why would the Braves sign Dian Fossey?" Then I remembered she was dead.
Mark Bowman says the deal isn't done yet.
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