We're down to, like, a fifth-string outfield at this point. A warm body that can play center is kind of a necessity.
We're down to, like, a fifth-string outfield at this point. A warm body that can play center is kind of a necessity.
This feels like a flexibility move that Anthopoulos had in his back pocket. As such, it’s also illustrative of the FO’s estimations re Parsons—that he was DFA’d for Hechavarría, when this move was on the table, demonstrates there wasn’t much hope he’d contribute to the major-league roster.
"For all his tattooings he was on the whole a clean, comely looking cannibal."
He can run and play defense. That fills a need.
Hopefully Snitker gets that memo.
"For all his tattooings he was on the whole a clean, comely looking cannibal."
Braves1976 (08-19-2019)
We've got our Dave Roberts.
Stockholm, more densely populated than NYC - sturg
bravesfanforlife88 (08-19-2019), Freshmaker (08-19-2019), Runnin (08-20-2019)
Our very own Herb Washington.
i called our picking him up and placing a pitcher on the 60-day DL in the other thread. i thought we might wait till he was released to do so though. Funny it happened hours after my post today about it, lol.
Last edited by Braves1976; 08-19-2019 at 06:51 PM.
I bet Lane Adams isn't very happy today.
thank you weso1!
Braves1976 (08-19-2019), jpx7 (08-19-2019), mossy (08-19-2019)
Hamilton has great range in CF and has saved 9 runs in CF so far this year. He can steal bases with the best of them too.
jpx7 (08-19-2019)
Maybe Seitzer can work some magic with him.
He’s fast and good on d. I like the move.
It’s a money only move. I like liberty paying money. It seems like a high cost and I hate the million buy out next year. But if liberty is going to pay then I think it’s a good move.
We actually already had more of a back-up now than most of the season Ender was hurt. Ortego has experience in CF and is good there. But he isn't plus plus there like Hamilton nor can he steal bases like him.
That said, it was a good call and you didn't make it so shut the **** up asshole.
CrazyTrain (08-20-2019)
I hoped this would happen when he became available, but then someone reminded me that Lane Adams had been signed. I think with Adams and Ortego Hamilton was unnecessary, but we've seen the value of depth this year.
Go get him!
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Braves1976 (08-19-2019)