6/7/15: GDT - Pittsburgh Pirates @ Atlanta Braves (Peterson back at 2B)

[Braves1976]

Woody getting it going. Two years from now, Miller, Wood, and Folty the new big three.... Also if we stay in this thing ( and we will), Uribe might be pickup of the year.

Wood is underrated around here IMO.

 

[VirginiaBrave]

Julio?

Hunch says he is wearing another uni by then. I hope not, but one of these guys will have to likely go to get that big bat they need.

 

[Braves1976]

What if he wants a 2 year deal?

If he wants two years I'd offer a year with a vesting option/team option (similar to Gomes contract).

 

[thethe]

Wood is underrated around here IMO.

I don't think he is underrated. We just dont' see that type of motion often so some of us are scared off by it.

 

[Braves1976]

I don't think he is underrated. We just dont' see that type of motion often so some of us are scared off by it.

Says one of those that underrates him IMO.

 

[Heyward]

What if he wants a 2 year deal?

Give it him?

What are our other options, realistically.

 

[thethe]

What if he wants a 2 year deal?

Depending on the AAV I'd do it. Worst case is that he is a great bench player in that second year.

 

[thethe]

Says one of those that underrates him IMO.

I think he is a borderline #1. I've always said that sir.

 

[Heyward]

Hunch says he is wearing another uni by then. I hope not, but one of these guys will have to likely go to get that big bat they need.

I think Wood is more likely to be dealt if they trade a pitcher for a bat.

 

[Heyward]

Wood is underrated around here IMO.

Most people like him, alot are just scared of his mechanics long-term and would sell him sooner than later.

 

[thethe]

Nice to see a sure handed third baseman out there. That alone makes Uribe worth extending.

 

[Julio3000]

Uribe always surprises me with his play at 3B.

 

[Braves1976]

I think he is a borderline #1. I've always said that sir.

I don't think you've always said that, and it isn't consistent with past arguments you made when he was struggling etc. Plus you've brought up offering him in trades for returns that are quite frankly not enough for a "borderline #1" too.

 

[thethe]

I don't think you've always said that, and it isn't consistent with past arguments you made when he was struggling etc. Plus you've brought up offering him in trades for returns that are quite frankly not enough for a "borderline #1" too.

I have always been extremely high on Alex. The only reason I ever trade him is because of his unorthodox motion. How can anyone argue with his performance so far in his career?

 

[Braves1976]

Most people like him, alot are just scared of his mechanics long-term and would sell him sooner than later.

I never said they didn't like him, I said he was underrated around here. I could copy and paste the posts but I rather not get into that debate again.

 

[thethe]

Geez, this kid can dial it up to high 90's whenever he wants.

 

[thethe]

Peterson just hit a 98 MPH fast with authority to left field. Was right over the plate but that was impressive.

 

[Braves1976]

I have always been extremely high on Alex. The only reason I ever trade him is because of his unorthodox motion. How can anyone argue with his performance so far in his career?

If not for that unorthdox motion he'd never fell to us in the draft, it's a big part of his deception and why we should keep him rather than trade him.

 

[thethe]

Maybin again hitting a ball hard to the opposite field and GREAT baserunning by Jace.

Love the top of this lineup right now.

 

[Braves1976]

Peterson just hit a 98 MPH fast with authority to left field. Was right over the plate but that was impressive.

Yea, looks like his hand is okay today.