August 1 Roster

[bravesguy]

Here is what I think they are trying to do for August 1st roster. If they get it done is another question.

Lineup
Inciarte (CF)
Albies(2B)
Freeman(1B)
Kemp(LF)
Acuna(RF)
Flowers(C)
Camargo(3B)
Swanson(SS)

Bench
SROD
Micha Johnson
Adonis
Suzuki

Rotation
Gray
Folty
Newcomb
Dickey
Wisler/Sims

Bulpen
Viz
Ramirez
Minter
Winkler
Motte
Jackson
Freeman
Morris

Newly Added Prospects
Fisher (OF)
Stubbs (C)
Anduyar (3B)
...or the like

[msstate7]

What's the price tag on gray?

[bravesguy]

Of course we dont know, that is why Coppy is always in the discussion. If it happens, I assume Coppy will provide quantity moreso than quality. that is why Oakland is such a better partner than others.

I assume 2 SP and 2 others...something like Gohara/Touki/TD/Cruz or lesser pitcher for better position like Touki/Meuller/Pache/TD.

I have no idea what Oakland is thinking though, so I could see nothing happening as much as something. I just think that is what Coppy wants.

Youth, Excitement, High ceiling, balance of veterans, set for next years run when we then add more young pitchng.

[JohnAdcox]

It's time for Albies and Swanson to switch positions. Seriously.

[bravesguy]

What's the price tag on gray?

Reading between the lines of rumors (bad idea) I think Coppy could keep Tehran but thinks he can sell Tehran for parts we are missing (OF, 3B, C prospects) and buy Gray for parts we have duplicates (SP, SS, 2B prospects). He can sell for quality (Fisher) and buy with quantity since he has built up so much depth in the farm.

[smootness]

It's time for Albies and Swanson to switch positions. Seriously.

Why?

[50PoundHead]

Maybe it's just me, but I am not enamored with Gray. Short RHP who throws hard with a lot of torque on his arm. I think he's an injury waiting to happen.

[Enscheff]

LOL

[JohnAdcox]

Why?

Swanson's defense seems more suited to second. Albies looks smoother and to have greater range, which to me seems more suited for short.

[Enscheff]

Swanson's defense seems more suited to second. Albies looks smoother and to have greater range, which to me seems more suited for short.

All available numbers and every scout that has ever seen both play disagree with your take.

[nsacpi]

All available numbers and every scout that has ever seen both play disagree with your take.

I have a recollection that Deester who has seen them both in person a fair amount liked Albies more at short. Hopefully, he will weigh in.

[JohnAdcox]

I have a recollection that Deester who has seen them both in person a fair amount liked Albies more at short. Hopefully, he will weigh in.

Ditto, although I readily concede Albies needs experience and maturing.

[clvclv]

Can't ever see them being switched personally - whether it makes sense or not, I'm afraid. Dansby's been identified as the franchise's SS since the day he was acquired.

Many of the people involved with the management team were more than happy with Jeff Blauser at SS years ago - not sure that doesn't answer any questions about a Swanson position change.