DOB: Braves offseason about to get a lot busier. - Gamel released.

[rico43]

I honestly don't want Reed Johnson back and if I was FW I would talk to Franklin Gutierez about a 2-3 year deal. He may be looking to start somewhere but I'm sure we could find a way to give him 300 AB's. He's nothing special but he's someone that can play all 3 OF spots and do it really well plus he gives us that pop off the bench that we will lose if Gattis is our C. It may not happen but how great would it be to have a player like that for several reasons such as A)What if BJ doesn't bounce back? B)Injuries, Heyward hasn't played an entire season since joining the ML team and injuries really killed us late in the year.

Pretty cold to hold Heyward's injuries against him in 2013. Appendix? Broken face? And did he not return ahead of schedule? The injuries to Pena and Venters concern me much more.

[CyYoung31]

Amazing that people actually want to sign him for that money.

I never said I would sign him to that. I was simply making an observation based off of what Heyward said.

[CyYoung31]

Which would be a huge mistake. NO room to DH him the final three years, and do we want to force Gattis into platoon and/or trade Bethancourt? Time to let go; we likely got his best.

I agree, mostly.

[50PoundHead]

That Lincecum contract could really screw things up for teams trying to pinch pennies. I want Hudson back, but the price of pitching is so high now that O'Brien may be right in contending that Hudson may get offers the Braves can't match and he'd be nuts to turn down.

I think they only give McCann the qualifying offer. He's another guy I'd like back, but I wouldn't go beyond three years with him and he's going to get four or five.

[Bye Week]

Amazing that people actually want to sign him for that money.

I agree. It makes no sense to do that.

[Teheran_49]

That Lincecum contract could really screw things up for teams trying to pinch pennies. I want Hudson back, but the price of pitching is so high now that O'Brien may be right in contending that Hudson may get offers the Braves can't match and he'd be nuts to turn down.

I think they only give McCann the qualifying offer. He's another guy I'd like back, but I wouldn't go beyond three years with him and he's going to get four or five.

When I saw that Lincecum contract I was like "WTF"? The guy has been down tight horrid the past two years and it doesn't take a genius to figure out his arm is wrong or something as he went from a guy who constantly hit 95+ to hitting 90 like Tommy Hanson. I mean it must be nice to give a guy a contract based on what he did for you 3-5 years ago and just waste money. I really don't get that signing and it will cost them for sure as I don't see Tim bouncing back until they figure out whatever happened to his velocity.

[Teheran_49]

Pretty cold to hold Heyward's injuries against him in 2013. Appendix? Broken face? And did he not return ahead of schedule? The injuries to Pena and Venters concern me much more.

While that may be true it is just facts. When you have played 1 full season out of 4 people are going to question if your injury prone. I mean the same could be said for a ton of Chippers injuries after he reached 30. No doubt we need him out there but can you really feel confident in getting 155 games from Heyward?

[Tapate50]

If Hudson gets an offer he cannot turn down, then let him walk. He likely won't be the impact pitcher for us that he was.

[cajunrevenge]

I don't see Hudson leaving because the braves do have a good bit of money to spend for 2014 but can't really afford any multi year deals. Few good free agents will sign one year deals.

[GovClintonTyree]

Its just a terribly inefficient allocation of a limited resource. Business 101

Economics 101, even.

[jpx7]

Its just a terribly inefficient allocation of a limited resource. Business 101

Economics 101, even.

Obviously you guys failed Sentimentality 101.

[rico43]

Obviously you guys failed Sentimentality 101.

I was being sentimental all the way through September. McCann was pretty much 0-fer,

[thethe]

Obviously you guys failed Sentimentality 101.

Evan Gattis stole my heart. Mac didn't have a chance!

[Knucksie]

A few have been down on Reed Johnson. Remember this guy was dealing with an Achille's tendon injury (can't be the most fun way to play). His option is quite budget-friendly. The guy is still known to mash LH pitching, and he's versatile enough to play all 3 OF positions + even 1B. Picking up that option doesn't seem that controversial from here.

[stpeteirish]

I don't see Hudson leaving because the braves do have a good bit of money to spend for 2014 but can't really afford any multi year deals. Few good free agents will sign one year deals.

sounds like the scribes are hearing he'll get some multi year offers. If so, we need to bid him goodbye and thankyouverymuch, because at this age he's too risky. One year and a team option for year 2 with a decent buyout is all I'd go for. If anyone would give a hometown discount it would have to be Hudson.

[CrimsonCowboy]

If Hudson is getting multi-year offers, then, as much as I hate to say it, it's time to say goodbye to him. I'd bring him back on a one year deal, but not to a guy not far from 40 years old. And if Hudson does leave, then the Braves really need to get a top of the rotation starter.

[nsacpi]

A few have been down on Reed Johnson. Remember this guy was dealing with an Achille's tendon injury (can't be the most fun way to play). His option is quite budget-friendly. The guy is still known to mash LH pitching, and he's versatile enough to play all 3 OF positions + even 1B. Picking up that option doesn't seem that controversial from here.

I think the option will be picked up. But I'm not so sure Reed is preferable to Joey T.

[Heyward]

If Hudson is getting multi-year offers, then, as much as I hate to say it, it's time to say goodbye to him. I'd bring him back on a one year deal, but not to a guy not far from 40 years old. And if Hudson does leave, then the Braves really need to get a top of the rotation starter.

We'll have some money to play with, maybe make a run at Santana or Garza?

I do agree as much as i like Huddy, a 1-yr deal is the most i'd go.

If he gets some multi year deals, he should go elsewhere, he's pushing 40.

[Enscheff]

I think the option will be picked up. But I'm not so sure Reed is preferable to Joey T.

Reed can play CF and allows the Braves to ditch Schafer in favor of a real LHed bench bat. You know, one that can actually hit.

[CrimsonCowboy]

We'll have some money to play with, maybe make a run at Santana or Garza?

I do agree as much as i like Huddy, a 1-yr deal is the most i'd go.

If he gets some multi year deals, he should go elsewhere, he's pushing 40.

I'd at least kick the tires on Santana. I wouldn't offer anything big for him. I'm not a big fan of Garza. Hope Wren stays away from him.