5/24/15 Brewers @ Braves

nsacpi said:
Looks like CJ will be back for the Giants series. Right now we are carrying 13 pitchers. My guess is Stults will be DFAed.
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I think you could buy some time and DFA EYJ first.

Stults may actually provide something of value in the next week or so.
 
thethe said:
Ok, so serious discussion here. If Miller/Folty keep pitching well into late July then what? I think the plans have to change slightly if you are getting this type of dominant pitching. Again, it has to happen first but I think the whole mindset needs to be adjusted. Two power arms like this may only last for 2-3 years until their arms blows. What if this is one of the rare years where they stay healthy all season? Can you pass up that opportunity?

I'm not asking for a "win-now" deal but a deal that would impact multiple seasons could be an option.
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I think if we are above .500 in late July, the front office will be looking to plug some weaknesses and that we won't see guys like AJ and Grilli get flipped. Every season is precious and you really shouldn't punt unless you project to be well out of it along the win curve.
 
thethe said:
Ok, so serious discussion here. If Miller/Folty keep pitching well into late July then what? I think the plans have to change slightly if you are getting this type of dominant pitching. Again, it has to happen first but I think the whole mindset needs to be adjusted. Two power arms like this may only last for 2-3 years until their arms blows. What if this is one of the rare years where they stay healthy all season? Can you pass up that opportunity?

I'm not asking for a "win-now" deal but a deal that would impact multiple seasons could be an option.
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I could see doing something at the edges as in a true rental that would upgrade LF or 3B. LF is probably easier to upgrade.
 
nsacpi said:
I think if we are above .500 in late July, the front office will be looking to plug some weaknesses and that we won't see guys like AJ and Grilli get flipped. Every season is precious and you really shouldn't punt unless you project to be well out of it along the win curve.
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Based on the ceilings of guys like Miller/Folty would you go for it if the Braves are say 8 games over 500 by July 25th?

This is of course if both are continuing to pitch well.
 
thethe said:
Based on the ceilings of guys like Miller/Folty would you go for it if the Braves are say 8 games over 500 by July 25th?

This is of course if both are continuing to pitch well.
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I've felt all along that with a core of Freeman and Simmons, we would be in it with a half decent supporting cast. The supporting cast has been overperforming, but wins are wins and we can take what we have so far to the bank. If we are still in a decent position (.500 or better) in July, I think we should look to fill in some weaknesses. Left and third are the logical spots for an upgrade. KJ and Cunningham have given us great production, but I'd rather not be counting heavily on those two or any of the in house options at left and third.
 
nsacpi said:
One guy whose name crossed my mind recently is Zobrist.
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He'd be a good fit and unless Oakland really turns it around, my guess is he'll have a new zip code in late July/early August. He'd be the kind of Swiss Army knife guy who could do a lot of different things and he'd be an offensive upgrade at either LF or 3B.

I don't think San Diego is going to unload anyone. My guess is that GM will stick with the plan until the bitter end (which conceivably could be his own). A lot of baseball left to be played. The J. Upton acquisition has worked out very well (understatement) for them in the short term. The Kemp acquisition not so much.
 
50PoundHead said:
He'd be a good fit and unless Oakland really turns it around, my guess is he'll have a new zip code in late July/early August. He'd be the kind of Swiss Army knife guy who could do a lot of different things and he'd be an offensive upgrade at either LF or 3B.

I don't think San Diego is going to unload anyone. My guess is that GM will stick with the plan until the bitter end (which conceivably could be his own). A lot of baseball left to be played. The J. Upton acquisition has worked out very well (understatement) for them in the short term. The Kemp acquisition not so much.
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Kemp is another one I'd be open to if the other team were willing to eat the right amount of salary.
 
Good debate on trading for someone.

I'd still consider Braun if Mil would eat some of the deal.

Depending what it costs, i get his past but he's as good of a hitter as there is in the game.

This roadtrip will probably tell us if they can contend for a WC or not.
 
thethe said:
Ok, so serious discussion here. If Miller/Folty keep pitching well into late July then what? I think the plans have to change slightly if you are getting this type of dominant pitching. Again, it has to happen first but I think the whole mindset needs to be adjusted. Two power arms like this may only last for 2-3 years until their arms blows. What if this is one of the rare years where they stay healthy all season? Can you pass up that opportunity?

I'm not asking for a "win-now" deal but a deal that would impact multiple seasons could be an option.
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I'd sell my soul for a deal that would bring Lucroy to Atlanta.
 
USMA76 said:
I'd sell my soul for a deal that would bring Lucroy to Atlanta.
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I think in order to get Lucroy the Braves are going to have to part with one Wood/Miller/Folty. Thats a tough pill to swallow even though its a HUGE organizational need.
 
thethe said:
I think in order to get Lucroy the Braves are going to have to part with one Wood/Miller/Folty. Thats a tough pill to swallow even though its a HUGE organizational need.
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I wouldn't think twice if they asked for Wood; Folty I'd have to think about and (right now) Miller's untouchable IMO. I guess I'm saying I rate Miller higher than my soul.
 
thethe said:
I think in order to get Lucroy the Braves are going to have to part with one Wood/Miller/Folty. Thats a tough pill to swallow even though its a HUGE organizational need.
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I'd trade Wood in a deal for Lucroy.
 
I like getting all of the west coast games out of the way early in the year. I wish the team had already gone to San Diego and Colorado, but they don't go to SD until August.
 
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