2018 Offseason And Targets

[Hudson2]

#Braves interested in adding a closer, GM Alex Anthopoulos confirmed. Craig Kimbrel, a third-round pick of Atlanta in 2008, is among the available free agents. @MLB @MLBNetwork

I don’t think it’ll be Kimbrel, but I do think we could add a high leverage arm.

Haniger and Diaz sounds good to me!

[Carp]

If you can't see clear improvement potential over Markakis, I don't know what to tell you.

Yes, I've already mentioned that in another post. Talking about returning players.

[msstate7]

How’s his D and framing?

One of the worst framers.

http://www.statcorner.com/CatcherReport.php

[Carp]

How’s his D and framing?

I would think you'd need to ask his wife.

Ba dum tss

[Oklahomabrave]

This is a big deal for the Giants and quite a blow to the dodgers. Might see us make some familiarity trades with the Giants.

[Heyward]

This is a big deal for the Giants and quite a blow to the dodgers. Might see us make some familiarity trades with the Giants.

Bumgarner would make some sense if they make him available, but thats a big hire for the Giants.

[Oklahomabrave]

Bumgarner would make some sense if they make him available, but thats a big hire for the Giants.

Bumgarner worries me but I’d love to get Will Smith.

[Hudson2]

Bumgarner worries me but I’d love to get Will Smith.

Can we get Carlton and Jazzy Jeff back to?

[Oklahomabrave]

Can we get Carlton and Jazzy Jeff back to?

We can only hope, but I’ve heard they are wants not needs.

[Hudson2]

We can only hope, but I’ve heard they are wants not needs.

I’ll settle for Jada..

[GovClintonTyree]

Bumgarner would make some sense if they make him available, but thats a big hire for the Giants.

If you like Bumgarner, you would really like Paxton. I doubt many see him outside the PNW. A couple years younger, a bit better control, a vicious cutter for RH hitters, a few more klicks on the four-seam. The dude is a horse. Only question is health, but it's never chronic nor arm/shoulder/elbow. And MB hasn't exactly been the picture of health the last couple years.

I don't think the Braves need to nibble around the edges; they need some difference-makers. If Anthopoulos wants to put a deal together that fills all his gaps right now, he could throw the farm at Dipoto for Haniger/Diaz/Paxton and be done and the Braves can start planning a parade. Won't have those super rotations at Mississippi and Gwinnett though.

[Enscheff]

Bowman has now tripled down on his line of “the Braves need to add an impact SP and have $60M to spend”.

Either he knows something, or he’s really digging his heels in on being wrong.

[zbhargrove]

Bowman has now tripled down on his line of “the Braves need to add an impact SP and have $60M to spend”.

Either he knows something, or he’s really digging his heels in on being wrong.

I hope for once he actually knows something although, like you, I'm not too excited about making a front line starter the first priority.

[BeanieAntics]

Bowman has now tripled down on his line of “the Braves need to add an impact SP and have $60M to spend”.

Either he knows something, or he’s really digging his heels in on being wrong.

I wanna throw up.

[UNCBlue012]

Bowman has now tripled down on his line of “the Braves need to add an impact SP and have $60M to spend”.

Either he knows something, or he’s really digging his heels in on being wrong.

Who even knows with Bowman lol

[nsacpi]

This is a big deal for the Giants and quite a blow to the dodgers. Might see us make some familiarity trades with the Giants.

Very good hire.

[Tapate50]

Id be looking at Gohara all through the winter seeing if he looks ready to join the rotation permanently. If he is, any "need" for a frontline starter likely is diminished. I'd sign Anibal, and move on.

[UNCBlue012]

Id be looking at Gohara all through the winter seeing if he looks ready to join the rotation permanently. If he is, any "need" for a frontline starter likely is diminished. I'd sign Anibal, and move on.

Not saying I disagree with the general statement, but you definitely still attempt to trade for one if a guy like Kluber is truly available. Still, I highly doubt we do that!

[zbhargrove]

Not saying I disagree with the general statement, but you definitely still attempt to trade for one if a guy like Kluber is truly available. Still, I highly doubt we do that!

He's the only SP I'd consider at a premium price but only if all the other areas are addressed adequately first... I still don't see much chance. I'd maybe do Bumcover for the right price but he will likely be more expensive than I'd want to pay and I think AA is smart enough to touch Corbin with a 60 foot poll... I hope...

[bravesfanforlife88]

Bowman has now tripled down on his line of “the Braves need to add an impact SP and have $60M to spend”.

Either he knows something, or he’s really digging his heels in on being wrong.

At his size, his heals should dig in pretty easy