Braves sign Jhoulys Chacin

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Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS
Jhoulys chacin signs minors deal with braves

[zbhargrove]

I like it. He's not flashy but he's been solid his whole career being a control and ground ball guy. I'm interested in a dude who's still only 27 and had sustained success in Colorado.

[striker42]

Still young, some success, and minor league deal. No downside.

[UNCBlue012]

Great signing!

[emk418]

good move

[NinersSBChamps]

Really can't complain about this one. He's got good stuff and pitched well in Colorado before just sucking last season. Hasn't really had a chance to pitch away from a hitters paradise yet. Coors and Chase Field last season, so maybe a fresh start and not so much pressure will do him some good.

[50PoundHead]

Hard to believe he's still only 27. Seems like he's been around forever. Good bounce-back candidate.

[keithlaw]

Really can't complain about this one.

[dak]

Worth a shot. Major shoulder concerns though and velocity dip, so it's an iffy proposition.

[SidSlid92]

Love the move. Low risk, potential huge reward.

[dak]

Also, where the heck are we gonna pitch all these guys?

MLB ?: Teheran, [Rumored FA Vet], Norris, Wisler, Banuelos
AAA ?: Perez, Weber, Folty, Volstad, Chacin, Jenkins, Gant, Blair
AA ?: Sims, Newcomb, Ellis, Bird, Thurman

[Chico]

Really can't complain about this one. He's got good stuff and pitched well in Colorado before just sucking last season. Hasn't really had a chance to pitch away from a hitters paradise yet. Coors and Chase Field last season, so maybe a fresh start and not so much pressure will do him some good.

I might wanna give you an e-hug right now. I'm not sure I've ever read something like that from you. You even said....Can't complain :)

[NinersSBChamps]

I might wanna give you an e-hug right now. I'm not sure I've ever read something like that from you. You even said....Can't complain :)

Lol an e-hug. Never heard that before.

[jpx7]

Lol an e-hug. Never heard that before.

It's like vape, but even more sensual.

[Julio3000]

It's like vape, but even more sensual.

And, just like vape, you have the urge to smoke afterward.

[rico43]

Also, where the heck are we gonna pitch all these guys?

MLB ?: Teheran, [Rumored FA Vet], Norris, Wisler, Banuelos
AAA ?: Perez, Weber, Folty, Volstad, Chacin, Jenkins, Gant, Blair
AA ?: Sims, Newcomb, Ellis, Bird, Thurman

These things have a way of working themselves out. But Newcomb will at least be AAA witih a fair chance of making the rotation. Don't know about Banuelos' readiness right now, either.

[NinersSBChamps]

I have an e-rection.

[GovClintonTyree]

I'd like to piss and moan, but I like the signing.

[GovClintonTyree]

These things have a way of working themselves out. But Newcomb will at least be AAA witih a fair chance of making the rotation. Don't know about Banuelos' readiness right now, either.

Agree, generally, but never in baseball history has one team traded for 37 pitchers in a thirteen month period while dealing only four.