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    Quote Originally Posted by thewupk View Post
    You can never have too much pitching depth but I would be surprised if we are targeting DK over Kimbrel. That said it would likely take a few weeks to get DK ready for the rotation so that would give the team more time to see who they would bump or if they go with a 6 man rotation for awhile.
    I also don't see the reasoning behind signing DK over CK, and I'm going to assume the Braves can only afford one of them.

    Like Bumgarner, DK would be an improvement in the rotation, but it seems like CK would be a bigger improvement in the BP. CK should also be ready to contribute a lot sooner than DK.

    Perhaps the issue is that DK is willing to take a reasonable 4 month deal, while CK is still holding out for 2.5 years. If that's the case, I'm glad the Braves are going nowhere near that type of contract for CK.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enscheff View Post
    I also don't see the reasoning behind signing DK over CK, and I'm going to assume the Braves can only afford one of them.

    Like Bumgarner, DK would be an improvement in the rotation, but it seems like CK would be a bigger improvement in the BP. CK should also be ready to contribute a lot sooner than DK.

    Perhaps the issue is that DK is willing to take a reasonable 4 month deal, while CK is still holding out for 2.5 years. If that's the case, I'm glad the Braves are going nowhere near that type of contract for CK.
    what would you think of Keuchel for 2.5?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Southcack77 View Post
    what would you think of Keuchel for 2.5?
    I would think "no thank you". If he's going to be a Brave I have to conclude he's willing to take a deal for just this season so he can hit the FA market again in a few months without the QO attached.

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    All these mental exercises aren't going to matter because I don't think AA has been given the payroll to sign anybody.
    Aggression with prospects is fine, but being stupid is not. There should be a way to find a happy medium between a Pirates like idea of being overly cautious with prospects and going stupidly fast with prospects.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GeorgiaGirl View Post
    All these mental exercises aren't going to matter because I don't think AA has been given the payroll to sign anybody.
    If the owners were smart and Kimbrel could be bad for a favorable deal, they'd pony up. Kimbrel is still a fan favorite, and he'd sell tix

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enscheff View Post
    I also don't see the reasoning behind signing DK over CK, and I'm going to assume the Braves can only afford one of them.

    Like Bumgarner, DK would be an improvement in the rotation, but it seems like CK would be a bigger improvement in the BP. CK should also be ready to contribute a lot sooner than DK.

    Perhaps the issue is that DK is willing to take a reasonable 4 month deal, while CK is still holding out for 2.5 years. If that's the case, I'm glad the Braves are going nowhere near that type of contract for CK.
    This is what I’m thinking too. DK May be more reasonable on his demands so they may sign him and trade for the bullpen help. DK and Will Smith would put us in a pretty strong position to win the division imo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    Bowman says no reason to believe this.
    So it’s probably happening.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CyYoung31 View Post
    So it’s probably happening.
    all the Braves beat reporters have lined up behind Bowman
    "I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."

    "I am your retribution."

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    AA won't open up the checkbook for either of them so stop worrying. He's focused on finding some 40 something reliever that will take the minimum and have a 5+ ERA.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    Bowman says no reason to believe this.
    I'm not sure what to think of a world where Bowman has no reason to believe.
    Go get him!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jaw View Post
    I'm not sure what to think of a world where Bowman has no reason to believe.
    it would be a sign of the Apocalypse
    "I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."

    "I am your retribution."

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    One thing I've learned is to not listen to a word AA says. Look at what makes the most financial sense and you'll rarely be surprised by what he does.

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    Quote Originally Posted by striker42 View Post
    One thing I've learned is to not listen to a word AA says. Look at what makes the most financial sense and you'll rarely be surprised by what he does.
    So find every bargain possible, save money, tell the fans we're giving ourselves financial flexibility, draft players with the thought we can save money there as well to continue giving us financial flexibility, then at the end of the season announce we didn't see any value in any potential moves, and then have Liberty Media pocket the surplus. Gotcha.

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    Quote Originally Posted by striker42 View Post
    One thing I've learned is to not listen to a word AA says. Look at what makes the most financial sense and you'll rarely be surprised by what he does.
    I think it’s far too early in his tenure for this take.
    "For all his tattooings he was on the whole a clean, comely looking cannibal."

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    Quote Originally Posted by jpx7 View Post
    I think it’s far too early in his tenure for this take.
    They actually added more salary than I expected last trade deadline: Gausman, O'Day, Brach, Duvall.
    "I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."

    "I am your retribution."

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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    all the Braves beat reporters have lined up behind Bowman
    They're gonna starve if it's a buffet line.

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    I still fail to see how everyone on this board didn’t get the hint the Braves were tapped out when right after signing JD,DOB reported AA left the winter meetings for Colorado to meet up with Managment and narrative of the Braves having money to spend went away and AA started talking about value and flexibility.
    The budget was clearly changed from upstairs and all the remaining cash overflow from last season was put into paying down the battery.

    Saying all that I desperately hope I’m wrong and we sign CK and or DK as soon as possible to not only help us win this year but give the fan base hope for the future in regards to spending...

    I believe AA is a good gm but there’s only so much one can do when they don’t have the means and in not trading prospects for upgrades I think he’s done a great job to this point.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carp View Post
    They're gonna starve if it's a buffet line.
    I hope you appreciate how I served that up for you.
    "I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."

    "I am your retribution."

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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    all the Braves beat reporters have lined up behind Bowman
    Something stinks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buzzworm View Post
    I still fail to see how everyone on this board didn’t get the hint the Braves were tapped out when right after signing JD,DOB reported AA left the winter meetings for Colorado to meet up with Managment and narrative of the Braves having money to spend went away and AA started talking about value and flexibility.
    The budget was clearly changed from upstairs and all the remaining cash overflow from last season was put into paying down the battery.

    Saying all that I desperately hope I’m wrong and we sign CK and or DK as soon as possible to not only help us win this year but give the fan base hope for the future in regards to spending...

    I believe AA is a good gm but there’s only so much one can do when they don’t have the means and in not trading prospects for upgrades I think he’s done a great job to this point.
    Two points:

    1) It has been reported that the meeting you refer to was scheduled well ahead and AA had committed to going to it.

    2) Subsequent to the meeting the Braves are reported to have made an offer to Brantley similar to the one he accepted from the Astros.
    "I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."

    "I am your retribution."

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