We'll still have prospects, but it would hurt the team financially to add, possibly by then.
Noted, if you could get KB for Wright, Riley, and a few other pieces, thats a better plan. But based off them wanting Robles, they'd want a lot more than that i'd think from the Braves.
Last edited by Heyward; 01-04-2020 at 02:55 PM.
Is Robles more valuable than Pache right now. I can’t remember what his prospect rankings were and I know he struggled a bit in the majors. But I think I remember him being a top 10ner. Heck I don’t know what Pache ranking is right now. Top 20???
Coppy
A bit off topic but with the value placed on prospects and young talent in the modern game, I have to believe that MLB needs to really look at allowing the trade of draft picks. I could see a team coming out of a rebuild but with a relatively high pick (or picks) and using that pick as part of a package to bring in a building block to help launch their window. It would be another way for the smart teams to be smart and the dumb teams to be dumb.
Heyman: I t’s believed Nats’ 100M-plus offer to Donaldson has not been withdrawn and is still on table even after Starlin/Asdrubal deals. Doesn’t mean they are confident in pursuit. But they aren’t completely out of game. At least Braves and Twins also in.
Twins likely out on JD apparently. Link below.
https://twitter.com/StribSports/stat...96088269189125
Last edited by Heyward; 01-04-2020 at 06:24 PM.
I hope JD’s contract ages better than Derek Lowe’s!
Forever Fredi
We see Minnesota backing off and Washington making several moves the last couple of days. Either JD and the Braves have a handshake deal and they are telling other teams or JD has over played his hand.
Sounds like it's an Atlanta vs Braves battle for JD.
thank you weso1!
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Sooo...if we sign JD...that’s great. We would have not given up ONE prospect.
The problem is....we really needed to make a trade from our pitching depth to clear some of the log jam.
What would that be? Ender and pitching for Haniger? The would clear a little payroll.
Pitching and Riley for another starting pitcher?
At this point...that’s the only two plays left I see. An outfielder or starting pitcher.
The Braves used 11 different SPs last year. There is no log jam.
There will be a log jam at AAA, because so many of them are at the same level. Hey, I’m for keeping them all and and letting the one or two that clicks develop. I don’t see how you get all those guys starts with only five spots available and NONE able to start on the big league roster (if Newk is the fifth guy)...unless there are injuries.
OMG!!! We agree on something. I knew it was possible. That is exactly why trading for Bryant or anyone else right now with SP is a bad idea. Right now all that is locked is Soroka, Fried, and Hamels. Folty is unpredictable as they come and the last spot is open. Right now they need to be careful about who they trade, could be the wrong guy.