Matt Kemp to Dodgers!

[nsacpi]

Dodgers sending over $4.5MM in cash too.

I like this trade a lot. Good start by AA.

[thethe]

Pretty expensive for a 4th outfielder though.

I think he and Adams could work well in a platoon scenario.

[goldfly]

Kemp to the Dodgers?

[goldfly]

now, get rid of Markakis

[Horsehide Harry]

Kazmir was mid 80's on his FB trying to come back late last year. If he can get back up over 90 then he may have back end of the rotation value. McCarthy same way with a little more upside. Culberson is a nothing, essentially Jace with a better contract.

I wouldn't just DFA Gonzalez. You pay him either way. I would have him on the bench in the Mike Adams role if nothing else, at least for a while. It would be stupid to DFA him then go sign a guy similar to Adams to come in and play a $2-$4M role on a team that is obviously not being counted on for anything in 2018.

I would put both Kazmir and McCarthy in the rotation if possible and hope they build enough value to let you at least move their second half salary if nothing else.

[nsacpi]

If Kazmir is physically able to pitch, I'd consider moving him to the pen.

[rico43]

Get Yelich, sign Donaldson next winter.

C- Flowers, 1B- Free, 2B- Ozzie, SS- Swanson, 3B- Donaldson, LF- Yelich, CF- Ender, RF- Acuna.

Next winter, Riley will be ready.

[BeanieAntics]

Wait, so this is salary neutral? We basically just added Kazmir, McCarthy and Culberson for Kemp with no salary ramifications?

We added some salary in 2018, to clear off the money after next year

[thethe]

If Kazmir is physically able to pitch, I'd consider moving him to the pen.

Yeah - I have a feeling that is where he ends up to start the year. Almost an extended rehearsal considering he has had success in his pass.

[thethe]

We added some salary in 2018, to clear off the money after next year

I don't know what hte prior team obligations are for these contracts but I think its a potential gain for the Braves.

[rico43]

Kazmir was mid 80's on his FB trying to come back late last year. If he can get back up over 90 then he may have back end of the rotation value. McCarthy same way with a little more upside. Culberson is a nothing, essentially Jace with a better contract.

I wouldn't just DFA Gonzalez. You pay him either way. I would have him on the bench in the Mike Adams role if nothing else, at least for a while. It would be stupid to DFA him then go sign a guy similar to Adams to come in and play a $2-$4M role on a team that is obviously not being counted on for anything in 2018.

I would put both Kazmir and McCarthy in the rotation if possible and hope they build enough value to let you at least move their second half salary if nothing else.

I forsee Gonzalez signing with the Marlins for league minimum, completing his round trip.

[Garmel]

I think he and Adams could work well in a platoon scenario.

I'm for trading him and going for Yelich.

[thethe]

I'm for trading him and going for Yelich.

Now you're talking. I thought we were going to absorb salary to acquire Yelich but there is still long term dollars on those players that the Braves didn't want on their balance sheet.

The prospect haul to get him is going to be massive. Names that are going to hurt.

[thethe]

Seems like AA wants to hold Acuna back. Different front office for sure. Excited to see where the franchise can go from here.

[striker42]

I think this signals 2019 is the goal for the next window to open.

[TURBO]

We need Enscheffs opinion.

[Heyward]

#Braves Anthopoulos on Acuña: "We expect him to factor at some point in 2018. We expect Ronald Acuna to be a very good player for a very good time. When he's ready to go, we're going to make room for him and certainly a move like this won't hurt."

[thethe]

We need Enscheffs opinion.

Not sure if you're being serious but I'll agree anyway. He always has a great take on these things. Can't take that away from him.

[clvclv]

Where does the report of Gonzalez being DFA'd come from?


Found it ---

Bowman and MLBTR up date

Actually can't officially be DFAd until Monday, league office is closed.

[Heyward]

Now you're talking. I thought we were going to absorb salary to acquire Yelich but there is still long term dollars on those players that the Braves didn't want on their balance sheet.

The prospect haul to get him is going to be massive. Names that are going to hurt.

If we can get Yelich without giving up Acuna or Albies, i'd do it.

It would hurt but the farm is deep enough to absurb such a deal.