Francisco Cervelli a Brave?

[Chico]

This article says he could be


https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/...s/201908220385

Jason Mackey
@JMackeyPG
I'm told Cervelli has some sort of deal with the Atlanta Braves. Not sure if it's major league or minor league.

[Carp]

Sweet, though concussion issues are no joke, especially in the dead heat of August in Atl, and especially when you have had 6 since 2010. Probably better depth than either Jackson or Murphy.

[Chico]

Sweet. Concussion issues are no joke, especially in the dead of August in Atl, and especially when you have had 6 since 2010. Probably better depth than either Jackson or Murphy.

The timing works out that he'd play in place of Mac until he gets back which will be after rosters expand and we can carry 3 catchers for the postseason.. if Mac comes back healthy.

[thewupk]

AA is picking up anybody with a pulse that at one time didn't suck

[nsacpi]

I thought he announced he was done catching.

[thewupk]

I thought he announced he was done catching.

He was catching yesterday in a AAA rehab game

[The Chosen One]

I thought he announced he was done catching.

Might have announced he was done, but never said if he was FINNISH

[Carp]

Still gotta open a spot on the 40 man. Guessing may be a pitcher (likely Dayton) is going to the 60 day IL? DFA Camargo (surely not)?

[Braves1976]

Still gotta open a spot on the 40 man. Guessing may be a pitcher (likely Dayton) is going to the 60 day IL? DFA Camargo (surely not)?

Dayton recently pitched starting his rehab back and they won't give Camargo away as you know.

[Braves1976]

BTW, according to reports AA tried to trade Jackson instead in one of our reliever trades. So while I don't see him DFA'd I do think his days are numbered.

[msstate7]

Hmmm...maybe this last concussion caused dementia

His wife probably has spending habits like mine

[chop2chip]

supposedly he and Wentz were going to the Tigres for Greene

but then other teams (the gnats and Dodgers) bid up the price for Greene so we had to include Demeritte in the trade instead of Jackson

I think it was originally Demerritte + Jackson before Wentz was substituted. But general point remains the same.

[Braves1976]

I think it was originally Demerritte + Jackson before Wentz was substituted. But general point remains the same.

I think you're right, at least according to one report I read. But either way Jackson was in the trade originally.

[UNCBlue012]

Two years ago I’d be thrilled

[salmagundy]

Has he cleared waivers??

From MLBTR

Cervelli still must clear release waivers before he’ll be able to sign a new deal. But that’s really just a formality, given that he’s still owed the balance of his $11.5MM salary — about $2.4MM. The Braves will only owe him the league minimum rate for any time spent on the MLB roster, with the Bucs paying the rest.

[CyYoung31]

Honestly, if he’s healthy, he’s better than Flowers.

[Heyward]

Honestly, if he’s healthy, he’s better than Flowers.

Flowers has had a great career, but i dont see how you can pickup his option next year. That 6 mil can go to much better use.

[nsacpi]

Flowers has had a great career, but i dont see how you can pickup his option next year. That 6 mil can go to much better use.

How are u going to pick up 2 WAR for 6M

[Heyward]

How are u going to pick up 2 WAR for 6M

Use the 6 mil to different area/areas.

[nsacpi]

Use the 6 mil to different area/areas.

U not gonna get 2 WAR of value