No back and forth nonsense please. Also, no politics on this thread please. You know where the political talk goes
No back and forth nonsense please. Also, no politics on this thread please. You know where the political talk goes
Chopping With The Braves And Rolling With The Tide
Forever Fredi
The Hamels and Smith deals are looking that much better. Crazy money being spent this offseason and it can’t help but trickle down.
I’d say we have next to no shot at JD now and for that money...I’m ok with it.
Corrected that to be a "defensive backup SS" about 30 mins ago.
DOB Twitter
Gonna start this Tweet again, sans typos:
Anthopoulos said #Braves still looking to add a big bat -- ideally at third base, but that it could also come in the form of an outfielder.
Also reiterated they want to add a defensive-minded backup shortstop.
Edit--- Does that mean Hech might be back in play???
Last edited by salmagundy; 12-09-2019 at 10:03 PM.
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;......
And, while with silent, lifting mind I’ve trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
High Flight
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John Gillespie Magee, Jr.
Please again, I ask for help. Can someone show me how to imbed a tweet?
From DOB.
Alex Anthopoulos provided clarity on the #Braves' 3B situation: : “I’ll say same thing, we are exploring options at third base. And that’s a quote for you guys. Meat on the bone.”
Ok, I didn't say how much clarity.
I think Kris Bryant s who they are after. They know the bidding for JD is gonna be out of our comfort level as far as years go. The grievance is the main hurdle. He checks every box for us.
Last edited by Carp; 12-09-2019 at 10:42 PM.
Super (12-10-2019)
Newk yes, Fried no way. It makes little sense for the Braves to fill one hole by creating another.
Touki is also a possibility. Wilson too. Wright as much as I’m a homer for him. Even Anderson if he’s most of the package. All arms not named Soroka or Fried are probably in play for Bryant. I doubt they’d want Folty, but maybe.
If the Cubs want cheap MLB ready pitching, the Braves are the place to shop.
Last edited by Enscheff; 12-09-2019 at 11:05 PM.
I think everyone is operating under the assumption the ruling will be 2 years team control.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/chicago...ks-this-winter
What does everyone think the ruling will be regarding Kris Bryant and his service time? I just had to look it up, so for those of you that don’t know, this is from an ESPN article. I’d like to believe his grievance will be denied as it would open up Pandora’s box regarding all other rookies, but you never know. It’s a ****ty way for a team to manipulate a players salary, but how can you dispute it when a team is fully within its rights to say they want to start a player in the minors?
“Bryant contends he should have started the 2015 season with the big league club, allowing him to become a free agent after the 2020 season. Instead, the team sent him to the minors out of spring training, then brought him up 10 days later due to an injury, allowing them to keep him an extra year and making him a free agent after the 2021 season. The union filed a grievance on Bryant's behalf with the sides finally presenting their case this offseason.”
I don’t see anyway Bryant wins this grievance. The cubs did not break any rules. It sucks but not illegal.
Coppy