Braves sign Cuban OF Dian Toscano to Major League Deal

[skillet]

I've never heard of this guy and know nothing about him... but I automatically assume we will be overpaying him and he will be terrible.

That's the confidence I have in John Hart

 

[MadduxFanII]

Our new outfielder:

 

[jpx7]

We found Justin's replacement.

More likely a cushion in the event they trade Gattis or keep behind the plate: Gattis was Upton's replacement when Upton was Heyward's replacement but now Markakis is Upton's replacement.

 

[thewupk]

More likely a cushion in the event they trade Gattis or keep behind the plate: Gattis was Upton's replacement when Upton was Heyward's replacement but now Markakis is Upton's replacement.

I have a feeling the Braves only want Simmons and Freddie from the starting 8 last year. And I have a feeling that's what we will get somehow.

 

[jpx7]

Our new outfielder:

Not just OBP skills but elite walk-and-talk skills.

 

[emk418]

Can't really judge this one for a while unless there's a lot of money involved which I can't imagine. Seems like a solid bat with good OBP skills. Maybe a 4th OF type?

 

[Chico]

I don't understand why this is a negative or is whining just become the new past time?

 

[Dalyn]

I don't understand why this is a negative or is whining just become the new past time?

Look, Chico, if that's even your real name...

I don't have anything to add. Just wanted to say that.

 

[gilesfan]

The Cuban team is tough to get a spot on. It's all political.

 

[Enscheff]

This move is just baffling...

I could see picking this kid up on a minor league deal with an invite to ST, but a MLB contract for a guy that will be fighting for the 5th OF position with Cedric Hunter?

It has to be a small contract...right?!

 

[rico43]

Try again....

Looks like a million bucks to

 

[tvsportscaster]

This move is just baffling...

I could see picking this kid up on a minor league deal with an invite to ST, but a MLB contract for a guy that will be fighting for the 5th OF position with Cedric Hunter?

It has to be a small contract...right?!

It may have the Braves really wanted him and the only way to get him was a Major League contract. Doesn't mean he will be on the 25-man roster.

 

[nsacpi]

Sound like an outfield version of La Stella.

 

[nsacpi]

They could option him but would still have to pay his major league salary. I believe this also fills the 40 man roster.

It may have the Braves really wanted him and the only way to get him was a Major League contract. Doesn't mean he will be on the 25-man roster.

 

[Braves1976]

I can't say much about this signing till I see the kid play. He was expected to only get a minor league deal so I guess our scouts liked what they saw of him. It also seems likely we had to give him a Major league deal to beat out the other teams interested.

This signing puts us back to 40 players on our 40-man roster. I am expecting that Constanza days on our 40-man roster are soon coming to an end.

 

[Braves1976]

They could option him but would still have to pay his major league salary. I believe this also fills the 40 man roster.

Right, I am guessing he'll likely start out in the minors but adding him does fill up the 40-man roster. But it also makes someone like Constanza more likely to lose his 40-man roster spot too.

 

[Julio3000]

Little ditty/'bout Nick and Dian...

 

[Dalyn]

Sound like an outfield version of La Stella.

You think? Makes me like him a bit more.

 

[50PoundHead]

At first glance on the main board only the first name is seen and I thought "Why would the Braves sign Dian Fossey?" Then I remembered she was dead.

 

[Hawk]

Mark Bowman says the deal isn't done yet.