GDT 04/28/19 Rockies @ Braves: The Slump Buster II: Battle for Jack Winterfell

[Southcack77]

I think it's weird that Luke Jackson is good after literally no one else in baseball wanting him, but I'm happy to take the L on that one.

[nsacpi]

I think it's weird that Luke Jackson is good after literally no one else in baseball wanting him, but I'm happy to take the L on that one.

no one would be saying this if Arenado had hit that hanging slider out of the park

[msstate7]

no one would be saying this if Arenado had hit that hanging slider out of the park

Strangely, he's been quietly been decent since last season...

2017 = k9 over 10, FIP = 3.55
2018 = k9 over 9, bb9 much better, FIP = 3.21

[Tapate50]

Arya Stark for closer 2019.

[CyYoung31]

Arya Stark for closer 2019.

Our pen could certainly use an ex-machina.

[Chico]

I figured out who Luke Jackson looks like...Jason Ritter

[Enscheff]

I seriously doubt teams would have to give up a 2020 pick if Craig is signed after this years draft.

After looking into it a little more, I also conclude the Braves will not lose any pick ever if they wait to sign Kimbrel after the draft.

I can't remember where that tidbit about losing a pick in the 2020 draft was pulled from, but it appears to be wrong.

[msstate7]

If that rumor did indeed come from "AA's mouthpiece", then maybe we have no interest in signing AA... put out an excuse rumor as to why

[Enscheff]

I think it's weird that Luke Jackson is good after literally no one else in baseball wanting him, but I'm happy to take the L on that one.

Luke Jackson has been a trackman darling for a while now, which is why the Braves stuck with him for so long despite the struggles.

He may be the next diamond in the rough uncovered by modern pitcher evaluation.

[Enscheff]

If that rumor did indeed come from "AA's mouthpiece", then maybe we have no interest in signing AA... put out an excuse rumor as to why

I remember when that rumor came up it seemed legit enough to take seriously. I just can't remember enough to find it with the search.

[Enscheff]

It originated from a FG chat post:

http://www.chopcountry.com/forums/sh...l=1#post582053

I still don't see where that interpretation came from though.