5/6/15 Phillies at Braves 7:10 PM GDT

I'd love to see the Braves add by taking on money as opposed to trading any legitimate talent.

The FO has a lot of flexibility in that department.
 
Good win. Feels nice to finally get another series win and move back to .500.

Really loving what we're seeing from Simmons and the offense as a whole right now, even though it is the first week of May. I think a lot of credit needs to go Seitzer's way. Hitting coaches do work, and shame on the front office for not making a change much sooner.

Peterson is getting going too. Props to Fredi for finally realizing the kid needs to be in the lineup every day.

Folty is really good with the bat. I'd be down with him as an extra pinch hitter, and stick to pinch-running Gosselin.

Our outfield defense is atrocious, though.
 
Braves1976 said:
Have anyone in particular in mind?
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Aside from Heyward/Upton, I'd like to see us make a run at David Price, Cespedes, and Dexter Fowler. Not sign all of those guys, but those 5 would be who I would prefer.

Hopefully Boston starts playing better we have a useful piece that we can trade them for Jackie Bradley Jr.
 
bravesnumberone said:
I think a lot of credit needs to go Seitzer's way. Hitting coaches do work, and shame on the front office for not making a change much sooner.
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I agree that Seitzer seems to be helping our players a lot more and deserves credit. I know it's early still but what he says and teaches makes a lot of sense. I like him.
 
Carp said:
Aside from Heyward/Upton, I'd like to see us make a run at David Price, Cespedes, and Dexter Fowler. Not sign all of those guys, but those 5 would be who I would prefer.

Hopefully Boston starts playing better we have a useful piece that we can trade them for Jackie Bradley Jr.
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I like our options in CF that are likely to be ready for next year, I am more interested in adding another RHH with power to the line-up. I could support signing Cespedes depending on the cost and how many years.
 
Braves1976 said:
I'd love to get Lucroy but I doubt the Brewers trade him. He would make a big difference because he is such a great catcher, both on offense and defense.

MLBTR: "The Brewers are telling other clubs that injured catcher Jonathan Lucroy is not available via trade, ESPN.com’s Buster Olney reports on Twitter. It is early, of course, and that stance could presumably always change with the right offer, but Milwaukee is presumably less than thrilled with the prospect of parting with perhaps its highest-value asset. The very same thing that makes Lucroy so appealing to the rest of the league — his top-level offensive and defensive production in an up-the-middle position at a bargain rate for multiple years — also make him an obvious player to build around in either a go-for-it or reloading scenario. Assuming his club option is picked up, the 28-year-old will earn just $12.25MM from the start of this season through 2017."
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Gattis wasnt going to be traded either.... or Kimbrel. Things can change.
 
cajunrevenge said:
Gattis wasnt going to be traded either.... or Kimbrel. Things can change.
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Gattis was going to be traded before he supposedly wasn't though, at least that is what we heard much of last Sept. from Bowman, DOB, etc. But yea things can change and even if not I'd call and make an offer if they'd listen. I like Lucroy a lot so no one has to sell me on him.
 
I'm thinking Maybin could be our left fielder next season and Peterson at third base with Peraza/Smith playing 2B/CF. Re-sign Kelly to play all over the field and look for an offensive catcher to split time with CB.

C: CB/FA Catcher (Maybe trade for Lucroy)
1B: Freeman
2B: Peraza
3B: Peterson
SS: Simmons
LF: Maybin
RF: Markakis
CF: Smith

I think just wet myself.

Love the way this team is being built right now.
 
thethe said:
I'm thinking Maybin could be our left fielder next season and Peterson at third base with Peraza/Smith playing 2B/CF. Re-sign Kelly to play all over the field and look for an offensive catcher to split time with CB.

C: CB/FA Catcher (Maybe trade for Lucroy)

1B: Freeman

2B: Peraza

3B: Peterson

SS: Simmons

LF: Maybin

RF: Markakis

CF: Smith

I think just wet myself.

Love the way this team is being built right now.
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how is the c we got from the rockies doing? IIRC DOB was saying the braves really like him as an offensive catcher.

I'm a no on all FA this year. I have questions on all of them. And in general FA signings on that level are always too much and too long.

Even Markakis is doing well now, but we won't like him in 2018.
 
thethe said:
I'm thinking Maybin could be our left fielder next season and Peterson at third base with Peraza/Smith playing 2B/CF. Re-sign Kelly to play all over the field and look for an offensive catcher to split time with CB.

C: CB/FA Catcher (Maybe trade for Lucroy)
1B: Freeman
2B: Peraza
3B: Peterson
SS: Simmons
LF: Maybin
RF: Markakis
CF: Smith

I think just wet myself.

Love the way this team is being built right now.
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The defensive metrics guys would get an interesting test case if that was our line up.

Could you get better up the middle defense than CB, Simmons, Peraza, and Smith? Smith would be the "bad" defender in that group. Maybin would be plus in LF. Marakis is Markakis. Peterson would be above avg. FF is FF.

Overall that would be a really good defensive team, correct?
 
Russ2dollas said:
The defensive metrics guys would get an interesting test case if that was our line up.

Could you get better up the middle defense than CB, Simmons, Peraza, and Smith? Smith would be the "bad" defender in that group. Maybin would be plus in LF. Marakis is Markakis. Peterson would be above avg. FF is FF.

Overall that would be a really good defensive team, correct?
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I would find it tough to believe there would be a better one in baseball. Tough abs, great pitching and great defesne. Going to win a lot of games like that.
 
Russ2dollas said:
how is the c we got from the rockies doing? IIRC DOB was saying the braves really like him as an offensive catcher.

I'm a no on all FA this year. I have questions on all of them. And in general FA signings on that level are always too much and too long.

Even Markakis is doing well now, but we won't like him in 2018.
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Only FA I would consider is Justin. But, if Maybin continues to hit then who knows if that's even important. Just lock up all the guys that actually want to take a realistic contract.
 
Russ2dollas said:
how is the c we got from the rockies doing? IIRC DOB was saying the braves really like him as an offensive catcher.

I'm a no on all FA this year. I have questions on all of them. And in general FA signings on that level are always too much and too long.

Even Markakis is doing well now, but we won't like him in 2018.
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Briceno has had a slow start so it's going to take some time. Maybe just punt offense from catcher moving forward.
 
Hawk said:
I'd love to see the Braves add by taking on money as opposed to trading any legitimate talent.

The FO has a lot of flexibility in that department.
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Do we want to lose out on a first round pick though? I'd rather lock up Shelby/Peterson//Peraza of they have a good season.
 
thethe said:
I'm still selling unless they get to 10 games over 500. No need to accelerate the plan. That can get you in trouble.
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I'd buy if it's a long term answer. I'm not renting a guy to try and win the WC. But if someone is on the market who is a difference maker, then sneak in there.

I hope we flip the vets, but I'm expecting C prospects or worse.
 
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