2018: The Year Of The Venezuelan Trout

[jpx7]

Not sure where you’re going with this facepalm. I think it’s fair to question whether those two players were a good use of almost $2 million, which probably represents between one- and two-fifths of the Braves’ remaining 2018 payroll space.

[Russ2dollas]

From Bowman's latest article: "Acuna's family expressed interest in gaining the financial security that would accompany such a long-term deal. But the informal discussions have not yet led to a formal offer being made by the team."

That's a good sign to me.

If they are interested then we should be able to get it done.

[Heyward]

Video on twitter with an interpreter where Acuna said he hasnt received a contract offer yet from the team.

[Enscheff]

I was wondering when “we can’t afford >$5 million more in 2018” became “but we can throw $1 million at Bourjos and $750k at Flaherty”.

I’m guessing they had enough money to either give Acuna a signing bonus, or to sign some bench filler. Now that Acuna isn’t extending, they switched gears to the bench fodder.

They probably never had $5M-$10M remaining after the Kemp deal, and all that speculation we did about bargain deals on guys like Mous were completely out of the question.

[msstate7]

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[clvclv]

Not sure where you’re going with this facepalm. I think it’s fair to question whether those two players were a good use of almost $2 million, which probably represents between one- and two-fifths of the Braves’ remaining 2018 payroll space.

The facepalm is about "clearly" and other comments that constantly get made here - especially when Acuna was asked DIRECTLY after the story broke and said point-blank that there had been no such discussions.

Chances are far better that there isn't a single person that frequents this message board that has access to the team's available capital - not one.

It's perfectly reasonable to surmise that there's not very much lying around to "blow", but to come up with the idea that the franchise only had X number of dollars that they could spend and that AA decided to spend its last dime on retreads like Flaherty and Bourjos instead of going up the ladder and asking for a couple million more to negotiate further with Acuns's reps (had they even broached the subject - which apparently they hadn't) is pretty comical.

The story came from a blogger who's on record saying that he believed his sources over sources that Bowman and DOB, and even more importantly, the guys with even more reputable sources like Rosenthal/Heyman/etc. have who were telling them there was nothing to report.

It honestly isn't a sin to say "this is what I think, but I'm not privy to any information that others aren't" - for most of us. You didn't do that, but there are folks here that are somehow capable of telling us how much they have within $10.

[chipchildress]

I'd tell the braves to take their contract and go **** themselves for playing the service time game.

The Braves are also telling all of you fans out there that this season is a waste. Don't bother. Their best player will be in the minor leagues. The only reason to do this is if you don't think you can compete. Sweet.

Well, we also know the Braves are cheap. I love the defenders here talking about what great policy it is to hold Acuna back. just like it was great to dump all those contracts a few years ago in return for little. I LOVE how this board is so worried about Liberty Media's finances.

The celebration when BJ Upton's contract was dumped was hilarious. We fans got nothing out of it but several more years of ****ty teams, but hey, great trade! At least the Braves could help pay for that new stadium though! This rebuild was the biggest scam...the rebuild was obviously about building a stadium and finding money to help make that happen.


The Braves are a joke BECAUSE they pretend Atlanta is the size of Milwaukee. Sure, leave Acuna down this month, why not. LOL. Another ****ty season in Atlanta it is with an ownership group that has absolutely no interest in winning.

[Super]

I’m guessing they had enough money to either give Acuna a signing bonus, or to sign some bench filler. Now that Acuna isn’t extending, they switched gears to the bench fodder.

this is a pretty..interesting...leap to make. especially considering it looks like no contract was offered.

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

I'd tell the braves to take their contract and go **** themselves for playing the service time game.

The Braves are also telling all of you fans out there that this season is a waste. Don't bother. Their best player will be in the minor leagues. The only reason to do this is if you don't think you can compete. Sweet.

Well, we also know the Braves are cheap. I love the defenders here talking about what great policy it is to hold Acuna back. just like it was great to dump all those contracts a few years ago in return for little. I LOVE how this board is so worried about Liberty Media's finances.

The celebration when BJ Upton's contract was dumped was hilarious. We fans got nothing out of it but several more years of ****ty teams, but hey, great trade! At least the Braves could help pay for that new stadium though! This rebuild was the biggest scam...the rebuild was obviously about building a stadium and finding money to help make that happen.


The Braves are a joke BECAUSE they pretend Atlanta is the size of Milwaukee. Sure, leave Acuna down this month, why not. LOL. Another ****ty season in Atlanta it is with an ownership group that has absolutely no interest in winning.

Having Albies and Swanson up early sure helped us win important games and was great for their development

[thewupk]

I'd tell the braves to take their contract and go **** themselves for playing the service time game.

The Braves are also telling all of you fans out there that this season is a waste. Don't bother. Their best player will be in the minor leagues. The only reason to do this is if you don't think you can compete. Sweet.

Well, we also know the Braves are cheap. I love the defenders here talking about what great policy it is to hold Acuna back. just like it was great to dump all those contracts a few years ago in return for little. I LOVE how this board is so worried about Liberty Media's finances.

The celebration when BJ Upton's contract was dumped was hilarious. We fans got nothing out of it but several more years of ****ty teams, but hey, great trade! At least the Braves could help pay for that new stadium though! This rebuild was the biggest scam...the rebuild was obviously about building a stadium and finding money to help make that happen.


The Braves are a joke BECAUSE they pretend Atlanta is the size of Milwaukee. Sure, leave Acuna down this month, why not. LOL. Another ****ty season in Atlanta it is with an ownership group that has absolutely no interest in winning.

Freeman is playing in the minors this year?

[DirkPiggler]

Freeman is playing in the minors this year?

Working on his 3B skills.

[thewupk]

Working on his 3B skills.

Definitely is a position of need

[clvclv]

For all the amazing things we all hope to see Manchild do while wearing a Braves' uniform, I'm not sure he'll ever experience a moment like Vlad Jr. did last night - absolutely gives you chills.

[nsacpi]

Vlad Jr is something else

[smootness]

For all the amazing things we all hope to see Manchild do while wearing a Braves' uniform, I'm not sure he'll ever experience a moment like Vlad Jr. did last night - absolutely gives you chills.

I really, really hope he experiences a moment bigger than hitting a ST walk-off.

[clvclv]

I really, really hope he experiences a moment bigger than hitting a ST walk-off.

With 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th in the park his Dad built a HOF career where they're trying to land a new franchise wearing Pop's number?

It's romantic rather than numeric, but those are things that create legends too.

[DirkPiggler]

With 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th in the park his Dad built a HOF career where they're trying to land a new franchise wearing Pop's number?

It's romantic rather than numeric, but those are things that create legends too.

Gary Carter is his dad?

Now I'm confused.

[clvclv]

Gary Carter is his dad?

Now I'm confused.

[Enscheff]

The facepalm is about "clearly" and other comments that constantly get made here - especially when Acuna was asked DIRECTLY after the story broke and said point-blank that there had been no such discussions.

Chances are far better that there isn't a single person that frequents this message board that has access to the team's available capital - not one.

And yet I’ve been 100% right about all payroll related moves all offseason. Hmm....

What have you been right about? When should we expect Odorizzi to join the rotation?

Stick to doing menial tasks in the realty world like appraisals and inspections. Leave the thinking to those capable. Mmmkay?

[clvclv]

And yet I’ve been 100% right about all payroll related moves all offseason. Hmm....

What have you been right about? When should we expect Odorizzi to join the rotation?

Stick to doing menial tasks in the realty world like appraisals and inspections. Leave the thinking to those capable. Mmmkay?

Since you were so obviously right about the extension talks breaking down and AA deciding to spend those funds on Bourjos and Flaherty???

They didn't have any talks *sshole - Acuna said it himself. Guess he should've checked with the folks at FanGraphs to see what they thought before telling reporters that yeaterday.