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    Quote Originally Posted by Skeeter31 View Post
    Hamels has shoulder discomfort and will be re-evaluated in 3 weeks.
    Man this sucks. If it’s a major injury we just blew a lump of money this year. Hopefully it’s just a strain and needs some rest. The rotation just took a big hit if it’s day Newk and Wright for the 4/5 spots.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skeeter31 View Post
    Hamels has shoulder discomfort and will be re-evaluated in 3 weeks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hudson2 View Post
    Man this sucks. If it’s a major injury we just blew a lump of money this year. Hopefully it’s just a strain and needs some rest. The rotation just took a big hit if it’s day Newk and Wright for the 4/5 spots.
    Certain not ideal, but not completely a gut punch either. I still have hope for both Newk and Wight. Newk was essentially a 2 WAR starting pitcher before last year. I feel pretty confident he can be a league average SP again.

    And Hamels missing a bit of time is to be expected, as he's pitched less than 150 innings 2 of the last 3 years. Just hope it isn't a major injury.
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    He’s old. If he can pitch well half the year...call if a success. Important for him to teach Fried.

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    That's why Felix Hernandez is in camp.
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    Doesn't sound like this is a major issue. I think everyone can take a step back from the ledge. Hamels has been doing this for like 20 years so I'm not too worried about him needing a full ST to get ready.

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    Hamels can take all the time he needs to get ready. Hernandez/Newk/Wilson/Wright/Touki can all fill the void...

    He needs to be fully healthy when he comes back.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Carp View Post
    Certain not ideal, but not completely a gut punch either. I still have hope for both Newk and Wight. Newk was essentially a 2 WAR starting pitcher before last year. I feel pretty confident he can be a league average SP again.

    And Hamels missing a bit of time is to be expected, as he's pitched less than 150 innings 2 of the last 3 years. Just hope it isn't a major injury.
    I'll have faith in Newk as soon as he proves he can get the ball within 20' of the plate at least 50% of the time.

    So probably never.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Snowman View Post
    I'll have faith in Newk as soon as he proves he can get the ball within 20' of the plate at least 50% of the time.

    So probably never.
    Yeah, Newk was a reliever last year so the sample wasn't all that big, but his BB/9 has decreased every season since he's been in the majors. If he could put up a 3.5 BB/9 this year, I think that'd be good enough to be a very good #4 or #5 in our rotation.

    I'd rather be in a situation where he could stay in the bullpen, because I think that is probably where he's best suited at this point. But I'm relatively confident in his ability to hold down the back end of the rotation for as long as we need him to.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Snowman View Post
    I'll have faith in Newk as soon as he proves he can get the ball within 20' of the plate at least 50% of the time.

    So probably never.
    That's odd. I actually have more faith in Newk than any of the reported 5th starters.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hudson2 View Post
    Man this sucks. If it’s a major injury we just blew a lump of money this year. Hopefully it’s just a strain and needs some rest. The rotation just took a big hit if it’s day Newk and Wright for the 4/5 spots.
    This is why you buy insurance.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BeanieAntics View Post
    Yeah, Newk was a reliever last year so the sample wasn't all that big, but his BB/9 has decreased every season since he's been in the majors. If he could put up a 3.5 BB/9 this year, I think that'd be good enough to be a very good #4 or #5 in our rotation.

    I'd rather be in a situation where he could stay in the bullpen, because I think that is probably where he's best suited at this point. But I'm relatively confident in his ability to hold down the back end of the rotation for as long as we need him to.
    Newk was yanked pretty precipitously last year.

    I think it is entirely possible he is an adequate fifth starter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carp View Post
    That's odd. I actually have more faith in Newk than any of the reported 5th starters.
    Newk probably gets the edge for me as well, but honestly I prefer to view that group as a whole rather than individually. I don't have an extreme amount of faith in any one candidate, but I have a ton of faith in that group's ability to collectively provide a good back end starter for us. Some come with more risk, but higher upside. Some come with a higher floor, but don't offer much beyond being a solid #5 or maybe #4. But viewed as a whole, I would be extremely surprised if one of them didn't come up and provide solid value for us this year.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Southcack77 View Post
    Newk was yanked pretty precipitously last year.

    I think it is entirely possible he is an adequate fifth starter.
    I think the concussion was what short his time in the rotation.

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    Braves should visit with the Dodgers about the Pederson/Stripling trade. The Dodgers situation hasn't changed, they need to move some payroll and really have no room for either.

    While we don't know who the 2 prospects going from the Angels to the Dodgers were (or the prospect going back from the Dodgers) in the failed Angels deal, I think it pretty safe to assume that it wasn't Jo Adell, the only top 100 guy the Angels have. Given that, it might be possible to swing a Camargo, Wilson, Jenista trade with Pederson and Stripling coming back.

    The Braves would have an OF of Ozuna, Acuna, Pederson with Muk and Duvall backing up and Pache and Waters in AAA. Stripling slots into the rotation early, maybe moving to LR later if Hamels is OK.

    The Braves then move Inciarte as part of a different trade, maybe for a 3B.

    I think Camargo is expendable because he's not the long term answer anywhere and may not even be the short term answer at 3B. If the Braves HAD to they could play Hech at SS and Swanson at 3B until Riley comes around or they have to make a move at the break. The offensive difference between an Ozuna, Acuna, Inciarte OF and an Ozuna, Acuna, Pederson OF more than makes up for the loss of Camargo short term IMO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Horsehide Harry View Post
    Braves should visit with the Dodgers about the Pederson/Stripling trade. The Dodgers situation hasn't changed, they need to move some payroll and really have no room for either.

    While we don't know who the 2 prospects going from the Angels to the Dodgers were (or the prospect going back from the Dodgers) in the failed Angels deal, I think it pretty safe to assume that it wasn't Jo Adell, the only top 100 guy the Angels have. Given that, it might be possible to swing a Camargo, Wilson, Jenista trade with Pederson and Stripling coming back.

    The Braves would have an OF of Ozuna, Acuna, Pederson with Muk and Duvall backing up and Pache and Waters in AAA. Stripling slots into the rotation early, maybe moving to LR later if Hamels is OK.

    The Braves then move Inciarte as part of a different trade, maybe for a 3B.

    I think Camargo is expendable because he's not the long term answer anywhere and may not even be the short term answer at 3B. If the Braves HAD to they could play Hech at SS and Swanson at 3B until Riley comes around or they have to make a move at the break. The offensive difference between an Ozuna, Acuna, Inciarte OF and an Ozuna, Acuna, Pederson OF more than makes up for the loss of Camargo short term IMO.
    I have doubts that, when everything is considered, that would really make us significantly better, and at the same time I have doubts the Dodgers would accept that offer. So, that's fun.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Snowman View Post
    I have doubts that, when everything is considered, that would really make us significantly better, and at the same time I have doubts the Dodgers would accept that offer. So, that's fun.
    If they wouldn't accept that deal, they'd be idiots considering the return from the Angels was significantly lower. That being said, I hope we wouldn't do it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Snowman View Post
    I have doubts that, when everything is considered, that would really make us significantly better, and at the same time I have doubts the Dodgers would accept that offer. So, that's fun.
    Well, the Dodgers reportedly had an agreement in place with the Angels Pederson and Stripling for Rengifo and two minor leaguers. Rengifo is a not-quite Camargo. So that leaves the two minor leaguers. If you take Jo Adell out of the talks, which has to be done, then any two prospects that the Angels would have included would likely be no better than the two I included from the Braves.

    To believe your stance that the Braves wouldn't likely be better would be to believe that Camargo and Inciarte return to 2018 form. And with Pederson improving and going into his age 28 season, I'm not sure even THAT would be good enough.

    To me, this is about short and long term roster management. Inciarte has no [place on this team long term. Short term, yes, but there are options if he wasn't around. As for 3B and Camargo, do you really think that is the plan?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Horsehide Harry View Post
    Braves should visit with the Dodgers about the Pederson/Stripling trade. The Dodgers situation hasn't changed, they need to move some payroll and really have no room for either.

    While we don't know who the 2 prospects going from the Angels to the Dodgers were (or the prospect going back from the Dodgers) in the failed Angels deal, I think it pretty safe to assume that it wasn't Jo Adell, the only top 100 guy the Angels have. Given that, it might be possible to swing a Camargo, Wilson, Jenista trade with Pederson and Stripling coming back.

    The Braves would have an OF of Ozuna, Acuna, Pederson with Muk and Duvall backing up and Pache and Waters in AAA. Stripling slots into the rotation early, maybe moving to LR later if Hamels is OK.

    The Braves then move Inciarte as part of a different trade, maybe for a 3B.

    I think Camargo is expendable because he's not the long term answer anywhere and may not even be the short term answer at 3B. If the Braves HAD to they could play Hech at SS and Swanson at 3B until Riley comes around or they have to make a move at the break. The offensive difference between an Ozuna, Acuna, Inciarte OF and an Ozuna, Acuna, Pederson OF more than makes up for the loss of Camargo short term IMO.
    Wasn't the package for Pederson just Luis Rengifo? If so, I think offering Camargo, Wilson, and Jenista to allow the Dodgers to get under the luxury tax while getting back a guy who doesn't platoon well with our current outfield mix doesn't seem like a terrific idea and a pretty substantial overpay to a team with the Dodger's motivations.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Horsehide Harry View Post
    Well, the Dodgers reportedly had an agreement in place with the Angels Pederson and Stripling for Rengifo and two minor leaguers. Rengifo is a not-quite Camargo. So that leaves the two minor leaguers. If you take Jo Adell out of the talks, which has to be done, then any two prospects that the Angels would have included would likely be no better than the two I included from the Braves.

    To believe your stance that the Braves wouldn't likely be better would be to believe that Camargo and Inciarte return to 2018 form. And with Pederson improving and going into his age 28 season, I'm not sure even THAT would be good enough.

    To me, this is about short and long term roster management. Inciarte has no [place on this team long term. Short term, yes, but there are options if he wasn't around. As for 3B and Camargo, do you really think that is the plan?
    Nah, that wasn't quite why I have doubts. I just think the drop in defense from Ender/Acuna to Acuna full-time and the drop from Camargo to Adeiny would wipe out nearly all of the one win improvement we'd get from turning Ender/Markakis/Duvall into a full-time Joc.

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