I suppose it was inevitable that the recent Rays moves would get the “let’s trade for Archer!” chatter going again.
It was nice to have a break from those “ideas” for a while haha.
I suppose it was inevitable that the recent Rays moves would get the “let’s trade for Archer!” chatter going again.
It was nice to have a break from those “ideas” for a while haha.
Souza is fresh off a 4 WAR season. Plays good defense, knows how to take a walk, and has very good power (which should only increase in AZ) and has another 3 years of control.
Seems like a friggin steal for the D-Backs. They gave up a fringe starting infielder, a pitcher with potential but coming off a down season, another mediocre pitching prospect and a PTBNL.
I’m willing to bet we just saw Souza’s career season, and he will be closer to an average 2 win guy than a 4 win star.
I go to a few games a year here in Reno, and I can tell you without a shadow of a doubt that all offensive numbers posted in that park are essentially meaningless. The elevation is 4500’, and the wind is constantly blowing off the Sierra Nevada mountains straight out to RF. Banda is a legit #4 that is MLB ready and possibly represents the best player in this deal...under control for 6 more years.
Last edited by Enscheff; 02-20-2018 at 10:50 PM.
Now that we lost out on a couple of our biggest trade chips in Kemp and Adams, I'm not sure what we still have that the Rays would want for Archer.
50PoundHead (02-21-2018), JohnAdcox (02-21-2018), jpx7 (02-21-2018)
His power is legit and should. And his defense in RF, while not amazing, has graded out pretty well over his career. Also brings some value on the base paths. The real question is whether or not he can maintain his surge in BB. If he can, then I think he's a legit 3-4 win player as long as he stays healthy and his defense doesn't regress. If not, then you're right, he's probably only 1-2 win player.
jpx7 (02-21-2018)
The often mentioned Maybin is no longer available. He has signed with the Fish.
Prized pitching prospect of the Astros Forrest Whitley has been suspended for 50 games
Oh, don't get me wrong, I think he is a good player and would be a clear upgrade for the Braves. Of the Souza/Dickerson/Renfroe OF trio we've been discussing lately, Souza is by far the OF I would prefer.
I just want the Braves to aim higher for LF in 2019+. By the looks of Souza's acquisition cost, he would have been THE move to address the OF...and I think the Braves have the resources to do better.
It will be interesting to see the terms of the latest contract the Braves couldn't afford for a player who represents an upgrade to the 2018 roster.
Edit: He will make $3.25M plus incentives in 2018 on a 1 year deal. Seems a fair price for a 4th OFer that can start for stretches of time.
Last edited by Enscheff; 02-21-2018 at 11:46 AM.
O's sign Colby Rasmus to a minor league deal. I'm going to assume that officially closes the book on any hope the O's would take Markakis, and means he will be in a Braves uniform in 2018.
11 mill isn’t much in today’s dollar. I think we will trade him at the deadline to a contender and pay his salary just to clear a roster spot. He could prove a valuable player to a playoff team. Someone to pinch hit or spot start.
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