I just don't understand this FO
I just don't understand this FO
Garmel (09-05-2017), jpx7 (09-05-2017), UNCBlue012 (09-05-2017)
Nice...I have a night of no kids practice. I think I'll actually watch a game
Keep in mind Gohara has work ethic issues and aggressively promoting him might keep him from getting complacent. Getting some MLB starts should give him the motivation to work hard in the off-season anticipating being in the starting rotation.
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This is pretty amazing either way.
Fantastic news!
Well, at least we get to see what all the fuss is about.
Longenhagen says, "Mid-to-upper 90s with a good slider".
Based on recent promotions, that 94-99 FA will actually be closer to 92-95.
A "good slider" probably means 55+, which would translate to about 83+ MPH with 1-2 inches of movement in both directions.
I don't agree with the promotion, but I will certainly be watching. I suppose that's the point.
Last edited by Enscheff; 09-05-2017 at 11:43 AM.
I thought you were fine with this promotion?
Besides, the Braves could start him tonight then shut him down for the for the year and lose exactly one day of service time. If we do keep him on the roster all month and the beginning of 2018, then I'll be disappointed, but I have absolutely zero problem rewarding a top performer.
Saying I don't care as much about the service clocks for pitchers is not the same as saying I think this is a good idea.
There is literally no reason for Gohara to be pitching in Atlanta tonight other than someone wants to show the farm paying dividends to save their job.
The Braves already have 6 SPs on the roster for crying out loud. None of them are hurt. Why do they need to bring Gohara up?
Horsehide Harry (09-05-2017), jpx7 (09-05-2017)
"There is literally no reason..."
Do you still think that even if this decision doesn't affect Gohara's service clock?
In other words, I don't see the reason to lose a year of control with Gohara over a handful of September starts, but I think the idea is just fine if we get one or two and he starts next season in AAA.
Last edited by chop2chip; 09-05-2017 at 11:43 AM.
40 man
At some point the FO is going to lose a player or more (either already on the team or a player it would like to take a chance on but can't) because it must protect them or lose them. In season, this isn't as a big a deal. However out of season when you're trying to bring in possibilities as a rebuilding team it limits your options. And the Braves are limiting their options for no good reason other than what Enscheff said ... somebody has made enough poor decisions that more poor decisions are needed to save their asses.
Gohara has to go on the 40-man this off-season, so that's not really big in the calculus here. It's not like we don't have a few guys we just put on waivers who aren't going to be in our 2018 plans anyway.
I'm more worried about how much weight he'll gain now that he's getting big league meal money.
Last edited by 50PoundHead; 09-05-2017 at 12:04 PM.
jpx7 (09-05-2017)