Backup for D'Arnaud
https://www.mlb.com/amp/news/manny-p...th-braves.html
Backup for D'Arnaud
https://www.mlb.com/amp/news/manny-p...th-braves.html
Forever Fredi
He saw everyone else including us lack depth when it came down to the playoffs. Felt exposed by the TDA injury.
Plus this guy could be a good sub to actually throw a runner out.
Ivermectin Man
Tells us something about how the org views Contreras if you ask me.
She’s could get another half season in AAA.
Natural Immunity Croc
I dont know if I would go that far. Contreras may be too good to be a backup at this point but not good enough to start full time. Young.
I think this means the Braves view Contreras as a trade chip more than they view him as not a major leaguer. I expect he'll be gone in a trade before ST.
mfree80 (11-16-2021)
I think Pina is going to catch at least 70 games next year. He rated 14th highest in catcher framing on baseball savant. Guys is a legit catcher and will help the young pitchers grow next year.
TDA when healthy is fine for a DH if you ask me. Important to keep him fresh for our inevitable title repeat.
Natural Immunity Croc
Contreras moving to first-base after the inevitable Freeman departure confirmed.
"For all his tattooings he was on the whole a clean, comely looking cannibal."
thewupk (11-16-2021)
I hope this is a good sign for the payroll and not a Smyly signing.
This is a solid deal on its own. In a world of limited payroll this is a lot of money to pay for a guy that you hope will not play much.
I assume Contreras is available in a trade. That said, some loved his bat and thought he could hit outside of being a catcher. If so, maybe he can still be on the team. Could be a bench bat, catch and maybe back up at another position. I'm in the camp of he will hit well for a catcher but not hit well enough for another position. In the world of the DH, maybe you want 3 catchers so Snit will actually pinch hit for his catcher if needed.
DirkPiggler (11-16-2021), JohnAdcox (11-17-2021)
Hudson2 (11-17-2021), JohnAdcox (11-17-2021), The Chosen One (11-17-2021)
Didn’t realize he had a 4 million option for 2024 with no buyout. That’s becoming a signature AA move.
jpx7 (11-17-2021)