Kimbrel/Melvin Trade Thread

[Dalyn]

Hate to see Kimbrel go, but when you also factor in that we likely jumped a couple slots in the draft for this year AND next, I think it's a win. But, no doubt about it, we will remember how bad the 9th sucked before Kimbrel and that position will prove the hardest to fill and will be a huge weakness in 2017.

 

[Heyward]

This team is gonna struggle to win 60 games after they just handed Kimbrel over to San Diego.

No problem with me, gives the Braves a protected pick if they wanna sign a big name pitcher.

 

[zitothebrave]

Wonder if they are thinking about capitalizing on Wood before the inevitable injury.

They should consider trading him if someone makes the right offensive prospect or talent.

 

[The Tariff King]

I just woke up from a nap. I don't know whether to love this insanity or hate it.

 

[NinersSBChamps]

No problem with me, gives the Braves a protected pick if they wanna sign a big name pitcher.

They will manage to screw up with whatever free agent they sign.

 

[Orphan Black]

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS
braves plan to DFA quentin. can help an AL team. doesnt belong in NL. just balanced the $ in trade.

Ha...didn't think he had a place on the team.

 

[Tapate50]

So what are our draft slots now?

 

[zitothebrave]

I just woke up from a nap. I don't know whether to love this insanity or hate it.

I thought you were 20 something, not 50 something.

 

[Heyward]

Hate seeing Kimbrel go but getting rid of BJ's contract makes this a win.

 

[zitothebrave]

BBTN's opening night intro included Kimbrel on the Braves

 

[gilesfan]

I'm confused...how are the Padres getting 24 million in salary relief...even for this season they are taking on salary in the deal.

Maybib/Quentin

 

[NinersSBChamps]

They should consider trading him if someone makes the right offensive prospect or talent.

I am sure San Diego will fleece Hart for Alex Wood in a few months.

 

[The Tariff King]

I thought you were 20 something, not 50 something.

Went out last night, got in at 2. Woke up this morning at 5 to join family for annual sunrise outdoor Easter Mass. Was awake since then.

 

[Dalyn]

One of my favorite Braves. Sad to see Kimbrel go. Hope he continues on his path to one of the best closers of all time.

 

[jsebe10]

They will manage to screw up with whatever free agent they sign.

Dude you got to go

 

[Heyward]

Hate the Braves moves all you want, but they are loaded with young arms.

Julio, Wood, Wisler, Miller is a pretty nasty top 4.

And whoever 5th, imagine adding one of the studs in FA to that?

While shopping off Cahill, and Minor for more prospects.

 

[50PoundHead]

I'm confused...how are the Padres getting 24 million in salary relief...even for this season they are taking on salary in the deal.

They won't be paying Maybin and Quentin, hence, that's salary relief for them. They are still taking on more total salary.

 

[NinersSBChamps]

Dude you got to go

Who's the last marquee free agent the Braves signed that performed like he should have?

 

[Orphan Black]

Maybib/Quentin

I see...he is just saying that by trading those two they get some salary relief.

 

[Heyward]

Nice trade anaylsis Yeezus. Do you add anything to the board? Instead of stating your opinion, you are worried abput mine?

Obsessed?

You were on the Nats butts after the Turner trade who has concerns.

He is right, you'd be giving them so much credit if Rizzo pulled this off.