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    Braves claim Chase Whitley from Tampa

    The Braves have claimed right-hander Chase Whitley off waivers from the Rays, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com (on Twitter). Whitley was arbitration-eligible for the first time this offseason and was projected by MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz to earn $1MM.

    He's out of options.
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    Adios Luke Jackson maybe?

    (Don't think we can option Winkler yet.)
    Has there EVER been a statement and question a certain someone should absolutely never have made and asked publicly more than...

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    Quote Originally Posted by clvclv View Post
    Adios Luke Jackson maybe?

    (Don't think we can option Winkler yet.)
    No we can't and we now have 9 guys who have no options. Mauricio is at least worth looking at in the spring. Jackson has no value. He pitched in the lowest leverage situations all year and still didn't do much. We're back at 40 now. Adams will be gone and a good chance Jace or Santana is non tendered if not both.

    Arodys Vizcaino
    AJ Minter
    Dan Winkler
    Sam Freeman
    Jose Ramirez
    Josh Ravin
    Chase Whitley
    Mauricio Cabrera
    Luke Jackson

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    This is an easy contract to scuttle if his spring training sucks.

    seems like a control guy that might could be a good long guy if he gets the right coaching (well Sh@t)
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    Did the Braves really need a soft tossing RHer in the BP?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enscheff View Post
    Are those the 9 without an option remaining?
    Minter and Viz have an option, but I doubt they'll be optioned. The rest do not

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chico View Post
    Minter and Viz have an option, but I doubt they'll be optioned. The rest do not
    Got it. So those are the 9 guys guaranteed to be in the BP or sent through waivers.

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    I wonder if they'll give this guy a chance to start.
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    Quote Originally Posted by weso1 View Post
    I wonder if they'll give this guy a chance to start.
    The more I looked in to him that started to cross my mind. He has the profile of a starter with his arsenal, but he hasn't pitched that many innings since 2014.

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    Quote Originally Posted by weso1 View Post
    I wonder if they'll give this guy a chance to start.
    Considering he was used as long relief, I’m sure he has a chance to make a few spot starts.

    He’s pretty much Lucas Sims. The Braves already have a Lucas Sims. Odd acquisition.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enscheff View Post
    Considering he was used as long relief, I’m sure he has a chance to make a few spot starts.

    He’s pretty much Lucas Sims. The Braves already have a Lucas Sims. Odd acquisition.
    It is an odd one. I'm hoping they know something and he's identitified as one who could have a good season or two. He's always pitched in the AL East so AA, Minasian, and Tinnish have probably all seen him a decent amount.

    He's always had a low WHIP.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enscheff View Post
    Considering he was used as long relief, I’m sure he has a chance to make a few spot starts.

    He’s pretty much Lucas Sims. The Braves already have a Lucas Sims. Odd acquisition.
    Agreed.

    Though, I think it’s good to keep in mind that this could simply be AA seeing an arm he likes at the moment that he thinks he can stash in the event they shuffle the roster with other players. If nothing happens, you can always put this guy back on waivers.

    Call it the Tyrell Jenkins effect

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    Quote Originally Posted by chop2chip View Post
    Agreed.

    Though, I think it’s good to keep in mind that this could simply be AA seeing an arm he likes at the moment that he thinks he can stash in the event they shuffle the roster with other players. If nothing happens, you can always put this guy back on waivers.

    Call it the Tyrell Jenkins effect

    So we are going to use him to get Sale?
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    Quote Originally Posted by bravesfanMatt View Post
    So we are going to use him to get Sale?
    Probably Archer or Stroman.

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    Now that's interesting. Not sure how to interpret "chance to start", but I'm definitely intrigued by Whitley as a long-man type.


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    Quote Originally Posted by dak View Post
    Now that's interesting. Not sure how to interpret "chance to start", but I'm definitely intrigued by Whitley as a long-man type.

    Weso was on this.

    A lot of cost cutting moves and cheap additions. Hopefully setting up for something other than a $90M payroll.

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    Chase Whitley is a good pitcher. I have him stashed on my fantasy teams. He’s got good stuff.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enscheff View Post
    Weso was on this.

    A lot of cost cutting moves and cheap additions. Hopefully setting up for something other than a $90M payroll.
    Jace, Adams, Santana let go. Saves about 7 million?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oklahomabrave View Post
    Jace, Adams, Santana let go. Saves about 7 million?
    I have them right around $86M plus whatever Brothers and Whitley got going into next year. So call it $88M.

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