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    Quote Originally Posted by clvclv View Post
    An interesting note that some have conveniently avoided mentioning thus far...

    "While he wouldn’t rule out some notable moves, “I would say my thought for Year 1 would be a more cautious approach,” Anthopoulos said. He also believed that the Braves’ payroll would likely remain around the $130MM mark."


    https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/...nd-harvey.html

    I have no idea WHERE he's going to spend ~ $39 million (particularly if we're "out" on Moose), but that would be how much he has even if he can't move Kemp or Markakis and doesn't trade Julio.
    Unlikely to go all the way to 130. AA has hinted at holding something in reserve for mid-season acquisitions. I think we'll open the season in the 110-120 range. Which means we'll spend 20-30M. The way I see it going is this: 10-15 on a third baseman, 5-10 on a reliever. So right there you are at about 20M.
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    I've had $120M in my head. I think that's about where we'll start out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chico View Post
    I've had $120M in my head. I think that's about where we'll start out.
    13M on a third baseman
    7M on a reliever
    5M on bench
    maybe 5M on a journeyman type 5th starter

    I'm starting to think we will have a role penciled in on the major league roster for the guy we pick in the Rule 5. The Rule 5 pool looks a big deeper this year.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    Unlikely to go all the way to 130. AA has hinted at holding something in reserve for mid-season acquisitions. I think we'll open the season in the 110-120 range. Which means we'll spend 20-30M. The way I see it going is this: 10-15 on a third baseman, 5-10 on a reliever. So right there you are at about 20M.
    The point is still that those are some pretty "notable moves" around these parts lately. The additions of a Frazier (defensive upgrade) and a Reed (serious pen upgrade that can close if needed) would represent significant additions to this team WITHOUT moving any of those prospects he's still evaluating.

    I like AA more already if those don't count as "notable moves" as far as he's concerned - he's planning on frying some big fish at some point.
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    Headley to Padres.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    13M on a third baseman
    7M on a reliever
    5M on bench
    maybe 5M on a journeyman type 5th starter

    I'm starting to think we will have a role penciled in on the major league roster for the guy we pick in the Rule 5. The Rule 5 pool looks a big deeper this year.
    So we at ~ 90 million right now?

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    Quote Originally Posted by msstate7 View Post
    So we at ~ 90 million right now?
    $90,860,000-ish give or take (includes all potential bonuses no matter how likely it is that they're attainable)
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    Guess we didn’t want Headley, he cost nothing for the Padres.

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    Quote Originally Posted by clvclv View Post
    Headley to Padres.
    hmmm...so Solarte likely to be moved
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    Quote Originally Posted by Oklahomabrave View Post
    Guess we didn’t want Headley, he cost nothing for the Padres.
    Good. He's the one 3B mentioned along with Moose who I've not wanted us to get.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chico View Post
    Good. He's the one 3B mentioned along with Moose who I've not wanted us to get.
    Why? Headley would have been a good pickup imo.
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    Quote Originally Posted by clvclv View Post
    Headley to Padres.
    I'm not sure I understand this deal from San Diego's perspective. They looking to flip Headley again?

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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    Why? Headley would have been a good pickup imo.

    Yeah, one year deal. Made a ton of sense.

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    Quote Originally Posted by clvclv View Post
    An interesting note that some have conveniently avoided mentioning thus far...

    "While he wouldn’t rule out some notable moves, “I would say my thought for Year 1 would be a more cautious approach,” Anthopoulos said. He also believed that the Braves’ payroll would likely remain around the $130MM mark."


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    I have no idea WHERE he's going to spend ~ $39 million (particularly if we're "out" on Moose), but that would be how much he has even if he can't move Kemp or Markakis and doesn't trade Julio.
    If this is correct I have never been more happy to be wrong in my entire life.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Southcack77 View Post
    I'm not sure I understand this deal from San Diego's perspective. They looking to flip Headley again?
    Or do they still think Mitchell is a prospect? Decent fast ball with good curve and some secondary options. I guess that is what they are doing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oklahomabrave View Post
    Guess we didn’t want Headley, he cost nothing for the Padres.
    Headley as a pure salary dump. He is a solid 2 win guy at 3B. The Braves are looking to upgrade 3B. They will supposedly have a $130M payroll. They are out on Mous. If AA is all about defense, he won't get much better than Camargo at 3B.

    The Braves are also not among the teams mentioned in the Ozuna rumors.

    Either these "facts" don't jive, or AA is a master at not leaking rumors and has something planned none of us have even fathomed.

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    I don't think it's the right time for 1 year deals. 2018 is a "if everything goes right we could possibly be good" season, but 2019 could be a lot better. Anyone we acquire should be able to help us out for at least 2 years.

    Position players have not garnered as much at the trade deadline lately.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Southcack77 View Post
    Or do they still think Mitchell is a prospect? Decent fast ball with good curve and some secondary options. I guess that is what they are doing.
    They're probably looking at his numbers starting in AAA and hoping they can have him compete as a starter. Anybody can crack that rotation

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enscheff View Post
    Headley as a pure salary dump. He is a solid 2 win guy at 3B. The Braves are looking to upgrade 3B. They will supposedly have a $130M payroll. They are out on Mous. If AA is all about defense, he won't get much better than Camargo at 3B.

    The Braves are also not among the teams mentioned in the Ozuna rumors.

    Either these "facts" don't jive, or AA is a master at not leaking rumors and has something planned none of us have even fathomed.
    I have read a lot that he is known for zero leaks and has often been called a “trade ninja”.

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    And now this: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/...y-machado.html

    "The Orioles, per Rosenthal, are aiming to acquire two controllable young starters in any trade for Machado."

    Let the speculation begin.

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