Braves sign Bonifacio

[Heyward]

@jonmorosi

Source: Emilio Bonifacio to #Braves.

[bravesfanforlife88]

I like the move....obviously it's not going to be for too much, probably less than it would be for K.Johnson....and he still gives you versatility....

[UNCBlue012]

Hmm... Trade precursor? Jace and Bethancourt package? I don't know lol

[bravesfanforlife88]

Hmm... Trade precursor? Jace and Bethancourt package? I don't know lol

Could be....but i'd think that if we were going to trade Jace we would replace him with someone like a K.Johnson instead of....

[bravesfanforlife88]

sounds like it is a $1.25mil guarantee deal with a chance to double that through incentives....not bad

[Enscheff]

I don't get it, but I suppose they had to sign someone. Expec to see Boni in CF vs LHers just because...Fredi.

[Julio3000]

Not a big outlay but I still don't really get it. Seems like we can get whatever we're going to get from him from any combination of guys already on the roster.

[The Chosen One]

Lol. Back with us.

I had forgotten he was with us in Wren's last stand here.

[Chico]

You always need a utility guy and they're easy to trade, cause someone else does too. Now we need to sign some lefty relievers for the same reason.

[dak]

The dream of a position player in the Rule 5 seems to be dead.

[clvclv]

Gotta admit this one's a head-scratcher.

[dak]

I assume the thought is that Boni will slot in as the RHH CF option. Still hits lefties at a solid clip for an up the middle player. The probably feel they need a lot less coverage in CF since Bourn and Inciarte can play CF too, so didn't want to roster another full time OF.

[depley]

Gotta admit this one's a head-scratcher.

I agree there, seems Casto could have performed the same thing for a whole lot less and probably with a better BA

[bravesfanMatt]

I agree there, seems Casto could have performed the same thing for a whole lot less and probably with a better BA

although this seems odd.. Castro can't play CF.. which is what the Braves are looking for.

however, I don't know why.. Ender is an everyday player and doesn't need a platoon partner. Nick and HO are the same.. So why are they still looking for a CF platoon partner for Bourn?!?

[nsacpi]

I agree there, seems Casto could have performed the same thing for a whole lot less and probably with a better BA

Castro will benefit from some additional time in AAA.

[Heyward]

I don't get it, but I suppose they had to sign someone. Expec to see Boni in CF vs LHers just because...Fredi.

Does it matter, we'll probably suck so who cares?

[Julio3000]

I'm resigned to sucking this year but that doesn't mean I'm looking forward to watching Boni on the reg.

[skillet]

Yea this one is a head scratcher, especially if it means we now can't make a choice in tomorrow's rule 5 draft.

[nsacpi]

Yea this one is a head scratcher, especially if it means we now can't make a choice in tomorrow's rule 5 draft.

I'm sure we can delay the paperwork on Bonifacio's signing for a day or two. If we select a player in the Rule 5, we can always DFA someone like Cunniff or Burawa.

[dak]

I'm sure we can delay the paperwork on Bonifacio's signing for a day or two. If we select a player in the Rule 5, we can always DFA someone like Cunniff or Burawa.

Yeah, I still think they'll take a player in the Rule 5 . . . I just think it's now likely a pitcher. Don't see where they could carry a position player on the 25 man at a backup spot. Announced roster at 39. They've announced the roster neutral move (Miller for Inciarte), but not the other two moves that would add to the roster. Seems like a pretty good tell they'll make a Rule 5 selection.