Harper or Machado?

[UNCBlue012]

The season is already flying by and though I’m loving what we’re producing so far, next season will be here before we know it.

So, if the front office decides to truly go all-in and grab a top bat, would you prefer Harper or Machado?

Both are young and would be a seamless fit in our lineup for years to come.

Currently, Machado is hitting .356 with an OPS of 1.147. Harper on the other hand is sitting at .275 with an OPS of 1.098.

Still, both have very little to proof in terms of production and even defense for the most part.

So, who would you prefer we go after? Personally, I’m on the Harper train.

[thewupk]

Assuming unlimited funds it has to be Harper.

[bravesfanMatt]

[smootness]

Assuming unlimited funds it has to be Harper.

Why? He's the better offensive player, but Machado has basically been as valuable over his career so far. Both are positions of need. Machado's defense will begin to decline in a few years, but he's also been less injury-prone so far. Harper seems like someone who may always have trouble staying healthy and could begin to break down around 30.

And Machado will likely be cheaper.

That said, we're not getting either one.

[thewupk]

Why? He's the better offensive player, but Machado has basically been as valuable over his career so far. Both are positions of need. Machado's defense will begin to decline in a few years, but he's also been less injury-prone so far. Harper seems like someone who may always have trouble staying healthy and could begin to break down around 30.

And Machado will likely be cheaper.

That said, we're not getting either one.

I feel Harper will be the better player over the course of their massive deals they get.

[Super]

I'd go Harper.
But yeah, it's a 0% chance we get either of them so..

[smootness]

I feel Harper will be the better player over the course of their massive deals they get.

Sure, I just wondered why you felt it 'had to be' Harper. It doesn't seem like a no-brainer at all to me.

[Southcack77]

What position does Machado play for the Braves?

It's a little closer than maybe I first thought.

[Skeeter31]

I think it’s fruitless to pick one in this hypothetical as there is no shot that the Braves are in a position to sign either of them.

[thewupk]

I think it’s fruitless to pick one in this hypothetical as there is no shot that the Braves are in a position to sign either of them.

Look. It's another day with likely another rain out. Got to do something to pass the time.

[bravesfanforlife88]

Going with Harper as he is in a position of more need.

Machado was really wanted to go back to SS this offseason so I am assuming he will probably want to stay there, we have Dansby.

[Carp]

Harper at 400 million or Machado at 300 million? I'm going Machado all day.

[ball4life32]

Sure, I just wondered why you felt it 'had to be' Harper. It doesn't seem like a no-brainer at all to me.

Braves love Riley and view him as the future 3B. We won’t go big at signing a third basemen.

[chop2chip]

I'd be more willing to bet that the Yankees sign Harper and trade Stanton to the Braves.

If Stanton really struggles this year and the fans continue to turn on him, then I wouldn’t rule this out actually.

They would have to eat a lot a lot of money.

[Southcack77]

probably right....

But the point still stands....we need LH power

Would you trade Camargo for a partial year of him?

[Russ2dollas]

Would you trade Camargo for a partial year of him?

I would if:
1. I legitimately thought we could be a playoff team this year
2. I was planning to exercise that second year option if he plays well and a longer deal works out
3. If I thought Riley was at least another year away and/or I was thinking of using Riley in a corner OF spot.

I wouldn't trade more than Comargo and Wisler if those were all met.

[smootness]

They arent going for Moose. If they didnt sign him this winter, they arent trading assets for him now.

They signed him to a 1-year deal with a mutual option for a 2nd. I agree with your general premise that if we passed on him I’ve that cheap, we likely just don’t want him. But we wouldn’t have to trade for him if he declines that option.