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The Atlanta #Braves today acquired OF Preston Tucker from the Houston Astros in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. In order to make room on the club’s 40-man roster, the Braves designated RHP Luke Jackson for assignment.
I've been wondering how long Luke Jackson was going to stay on the roster.
Tucker's stats are rough, but he actually has some potential -- especially for power. Really solid move, IMO.
Mentioned we might be interested in Tucker last week.
Or was that the blackjack dealer?
Has there EVER been a statement and question a certain someone should absolutely never have made and asked publicly more than...
Kinda pathetic to see yourself as a message board knight in shining armor. How impotent does someone have to be in real life to resort to playing hero on a message board?
The main thing is he has an option left. Stacking the AAA squad with guys who have options is never a bad idea.
As a Gator, I’m totally in favor of this.
Well...he plays OF at least.
Well done. You threw out 100 names and the Braves got a terrible OFer that happened to be on that list.Originally Posted by clvclv
A Duvall/Tucker platoon in LF would be interesting for its pop - sure wouldn't get on base much though.
Has there EVER been a statement and question a certain someone should absolutely never have made and asked publicly more than...
Kinda pathetic to see yourself as a message board knight in shining armor. How impotent does someone have to be in real life to resort to playing hero on a message board?
If you trade for Duvall you start him every day. His Power and defense are worthy to be a regular.
If you trade for Duvall you may as well trade for Grichuk instead and at least get a terrible OBP guy who can cover CF.
50PoundHead (12-20-2017)
I agree. I think Grichuk makes a lot of sense. I've been thinking we'll make a play for him since the offseason began. The idea should be to field a competent OF that also is ready to make room for Acuna as soon as he is brought up.
You think Duvall would cost Fried, Pache, and Wentz. That's $55M+ in surplus for a 1-2 win OFer. That's more than the Marlins got for Ozuna.
I wonder if you will be right...
Last edited by Enscheff; 12-20-2017 at 01:21 PM.
I don't think either makes sense, but if that's the level where the Braves are OF shopping, Grichuk probably makes more sense than Duvall.
Damn I saw this and instantly thought of Kyle Tucker.
Just looked at this guy's baseball reference page. He stinks. Starting or off the bench, versus a starter or reliever, leading off the inning, it doesn't matter what the situation is, he stinks.
Go get him!
Founding member of the Whiny Little Bitches and Pricks Club
bravesfanforlife88 (12-21-2017)
Astros are going to be tough with Freeman at 1B.
He's not bad when not facing lefties...in 2015
Prediction:
Tucker mashes RHers for ~100 PAs early in 2018 and pozzy-Brave posts about his hugely increased trade value overrun the board. They learned nothing from MAdams.
Intelli-Braves try to explain what's really going on, and all hell breaks loose in a 64 page thread.
Tucker cools off by June, intelli-Braves say, "I told you so", but the pozzies have already moved along to another exciting story...Acuna being called up.
Pozzies still learn nothing.
He's the PTBAL lol!
Get off my lawn!
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