GDT 4/28/25: Braves @ Rockies - Get That Rocky Mountain High

[bravesfanMatt]

Damn. Missed the catch

 

[Hudson2]

So what do we do with Ozuna next year? Ozuna has been amazing the last 2 years but Acuna needs to start seeing a lot of time there coming up and with Baldwin and Murphy both they could rotate out there some to.

 

[USMA76]

Went there a couple years ago and caught a game...beautiful stadium in an absolutely shit bed of a city...rampant homelessness and crime. Spoke to a few locals who said that Denver is a shell of its former self

The park is impressive but the surrounding area is pretty seedy. Denver has some nice areas but around the stadium isn't one of them. Edit: I've also been to games at Ball Arena (NBA) and Empower Field (CFB Game) no issues at either place and the fans were cool with me being an opposing fan in both instances.

 

[Slippyjms]

So what do we do with Ozuna next year? Ozuna has been amazing the last 2 years but Acuna needs to start seeing a lot of time there coming up and with Baldwin and Murphy both they could rotate out there some to.

Ozuna isn't under contract next year

 

[bravesfanMatt]

Alright Ozzie. Get one over 90ev tonight.

 

[bravesfanMatt]

Ozuna isn't under contract next year

I think that was the question. He would probably come back on a friendlier deal.

 

[CyYoung31]

Talk about slow starts all you want, this is the worst for the longest stretch of time I’ve seen Albies look.

 

[USMA76]

Talk about slow starts all you want, this is the worst for the longest stretch of time I’ve seen Albies look.

You know it's bad when Arcia's looking like an upgrade.

 

[CyYoung31]

Ozuna isn't under contract next year

Does he have an option?

 

[WaitingFor2017]

This is Ozuna's last year as a Brave more than likely. With Acuna, Murphy, Baldwin needing to potentially DH more, Ozuna is likely somewhere else in 2026.

 

[Slippyjms]

I think that was the question. He would probably come back on a friendlier deal.

Well the easy answer is we just don't re-sign him

 

[Slippyjms]

Does he have an option?

He had an option we picked up this year. He's not QO eligible either

 

[bravesfanMatt]

The Braves have never DH’d a backup catcher. I think they will let Acuna play the field next year. I think they look at maybe trying to do a 2 year deal. With an option.

 

[jsebe10]

This is Ozuna's last year as a Brave more than likely. With Acuna, Murphy, Baldwin needing to potentially DH more, Ozuna is likely somewhere else in 2026.

I'd think so too...If they did entertain bringing him back, I wouldn't do anything more than 3/$60

Also, although unlikely, I really hope he considers the franchise not turning their back on him through all of his troubles...I know they probably tried to shop him and no team would bite, but the Braves could have simply released his ass and fought the contract.

 

[Slippyjms]

The Braves have never DH’d a backup catcher. I think they will let Acuna play the field next year. I think they look at maybe trying to do a 2 year deal. With an option.

They totally did that with Contreras

Acuna should DH at least half the games next year. He's torn both his ACLs and was a brutal defender before that.

 

[bravesfanMatt]

They totally did that with Contreras

Did I forget about that already. Did they carry a third catcher? I don’t think so. Well there ya go

 

[WaitingFor2017]

Beautiful single by Verdugo

 

[mfree80]

I went to a series there in the WS year. Lost the series. My memory of the series was Eddie Rosario dropping a fly ball and Soler hitting a couple of homers.

 

[Hulavol]

Verdugo cannot be contained

 

[CyYoung31]

Riley has taken two first pitch sliders in key situations that were right in the glory hole.