Braves release Freddy Garcia / Sign Aaron Harang

[Hawk]

I would be shocked if Schlosser starts the season in the rotation.

Obviously, the Braves have something else percolating.

[nsacpi]

Looking at the schedule, it looks like Hale and Schlosser/whoever will make a total of 9 starts in April.

[The Chosen One]

Interesting that we did bring back Horacio on the coaching staff. He has no ties to Fredi (maybe Richmond Braves?), Wren, or anyone else. Only Eddie Perez.

[nsacpi]

Bowman says we are eyeing Harang

He and Garcia are about the same imo.

[50PoundHead]

Bowman says we are eyeing Harang

Thanks for that. He was another option I thought would have made more sense than Garcia. I don't want to go off on a harangue, but I believe while Harang (see what I did there) probably doesn't have a lot left in his tank, he's likely a better option than Garcia.

[Dalyn]

Thanks for that. He was another option I thought would have made more sense than Garcia. I don't want to go off on a harangue, but I believe while Harang (see what I did there) probably doesn't have a lot left in his tank, he's likely a better option than Garcia.

And cheaper, I am sure. Also has had a decent spring.

[jpx7]

Agreed. But no different than if you swapped Garcia for Schlosser (just more expensive).

And, hell: at least maybe one of Hale or Schlosser (if not both) positively surprises. While there might have been less of a chance that Garcia would catastrophically implode, there was also much less of a chance he'd improve, develop, or otherwise exceed expectations.

[Dalyn]

And, hell: at least maybe one of Hale or Schlosser (if not both) positively surprises. While there might have been less of a chance that Garcia would catastrophically implode, there was also much less of a chance he'd unexpectedly exceed expectations.

Yep. Both have youth and potential firmly in their corner. Garcia has one leg out of the ring.

[nsacpi]

Steamer and ZIPS both project a higher ERA for Harang than Garcia this year, almost half a point difference.

[keithlaw]

Yep. Both have youth and potential firmly in their corner. Garcia has one leg out of the ring.

Talent and no experience >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Experience and no talent

[tvsportscaster]

DOB just reported that the lefty the Braves had in today throwing was Luis Perez just released last week by Toronto. He also said he wasn't very impressive. Another guy coming off TJ surgery.

[Dalyn]

Talent and no experience >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Experience and no talent

[jpx7]

I personally think the Braves should just stick with Hale and Schlosser for the first few weeks, unless a really clear upgrade becomes available, but: Scott Baker, anyone?

[thethe]

Braves sign Harang.

[Bdawg2309]

signed harang....

hahahahahhahaha

[thethe]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 3m
Source: Harang signing with #Braves.

[thethe]

Supposedly we are interested in Bedard as well.

[thethe]

Clearly Dalyn is the GM of our team right now.

[thethe]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 10m
Scott Baker, Erik Bedard among emerging options for #Braves. Baker opting out of deal with #Mariners, per @ChrisCotillo.

[jpx7]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 3m
Source: Harang signing with #Braves.

Maybe he's less opposed to pitching in AAA?