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    Quote Originally Posted by UNCBlue012 View Post
    welp, Passan confirmed on ESPN that Baldwin is indeed not available in any trades. But we already suspected as much. Haha
    When he balked at Baldwin for Crochet I knew he was t going anywhere.

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    Apparently, Jesse Franklin was released. I can only assume the Braves need the roster spot because they are making a trade without having to give anyone up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnAdcox View Post
    Apparently, Jesse Franklin was released. I can only assume the Braves need the roster spot because they are making a trade without having to give anyone up.
    Or they are acquiring 2 players and giving up 1 on the 40 man.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enscheff View Post
    Lopez has a contract for 3 years at $22M per season.

    Castillo squarely in his decline years is owed $22M for the next 3 years with another $22M vesting option.

    These are much different propositions than a 29 year old Cease for 1 year at $14M. Baldwin should not be in play for any of these names. Crochet was a maybe...these options are all hard no.
    I think a pitcher like Lopez on a 3/$66 from ages 29-32 is a pretty great deal. Maybe I’m higher on him but he’s got a high floor with potential for dominant seasons
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    Quote Originally Posted by UNCBlue012 View Post
    welp, Passan confirmed on ESPN that Baldwin is indeed not available in any trades. But we already suspected as much. Haha
    Interesting - where’d he say that?

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    Quote Originally Posted by CJ9 View Post
    Interesting - where’d he say that?
    during a segment on ESPN

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    I'd guess Baldwin and Caminiti are both off limits and they should be.

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    I don’t think Franklin was on the 40 man.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bravesnumberone View Post
    I don’t think Franklin was on the 40 man.
    He wasn’t.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnAdcox View Post
    Apparently, Jesse Franklin was released. I can only assume the Braves need the roster spot because they are making a trade without having to give anyone up.
    When was he released?

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    I like Castillo a lot despite his age. Great command, underrated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Super View Post
    I think a pitcher like Lopez on a 3/$66 from ages 29-32 is a pretty great deal. Maybe I’m higher on him but he’s got a high floor with potential for dominant seasons
    And still not worth Baldwin, which is the only assertion I made.

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    The Braves obviously, are not viewing Baldwin as a prospect, but as a part of the MLB team.

    He may not start the season in Atlanta, but they are likely not going to wait long if they can help it.

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    11 days until pitchers and catchers report. Today would be a very good day for AA to improve the actual big league pitching staff.

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    I get the feeling we are done this offseason.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cajunrevenge View Post
    I get the feeling we are done this offseason.
    It's definitely been a head scratcher this offseason. Lost 2 big cogs in the rotation and haven't replaced either one and a big piece of the bullpen and haven't replaced him either.

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    My buddy, who's close with an MLB ump (I won't confirm who, but I've met him and it's legit), confirmed that the Braves were confident they had Scott signed and he had verbally committed until he suddenly left for LA. He mentioned the signing bonus was a key factor in that shift. He also said Atlanta is pursuing Cease harder than any other team, though a few others, including the Mets, are also in the mix. He said it would really shocking if they didn't make a trade or sign a good starter within the next two weeks.

    I'm also not trolling. I know the guy and he's a legitimate MLB umpire.
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    I am not saying anything about anything. But why would an ump know anything about the Braves offseason.
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    Why would an umpire have this information lol. I’d believe the ice cream salesman in Section 222 over an umpire. I believe I’ve heard it all now.

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    Because umpires are ingrained in the environment, they build relationships with front office staff, players, and even agents. It’s a completely normal part of the job. For example, the umpires have a group chat where they discuss these things. The best way to put it is they have their own little network. You know what happens in your workplace, don't you? Welcome to interpersonal communication 101. Either way, it's fairly common that they all stay in touch in the off-season.

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