Braves Sign Kurt Suzuki

UNCBlue012 said:
I'm a fan of Kurt. Maybe it's the eye test, but I like him. Better than spending a decent amount on Wieters.
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Agree. I just don't get why u don't go with recker unless you are trading recker. If Suzuki was a lefty hitter I might see it

Agree it's noth worth fighting
 
Russ2dollas said:
Agree. I just don't get why u don't go with recker unless you are trading recker. If Suzuki was a lefty hitter I might see it

Agree it's noth worth fighting
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He isn't much of an upgrade over Recker, especially as the backup. His only advantage is that he is a known quantity. For the cost I think it was worth it.
 
nsacpi said:
Considering how the catching market played out this off-season I think our best options were

1) to have slightly topped the winning bid for Castro or

2) To have slightly topped what the Astros sent to the Yankees for McCann
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We knew those were the best options before the offseason played out. If the Braves are truly looking to "compete" in 2017 then the only logical reason they didn't do what it took to acquire either of those guys is because they have plans on making a serous run at Lucroy.
 
I think he's a pretty likable guy. Should have a good clubhouse presence. Don't think he's known as a defensive catcher, but he's not an automatic out.
 
Enscheff said:
We knew those were the best options before the offseason played out. If the Braves are truly looking to "compete" in 2017 then the only logical reason they didn't do what it took to acquire either of those guys is because they have plans on making a serous run at Lucroy.
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Yes. There were no major surprises in how the catcher market unfolded. The prices for Castro and McCann turned out to be reasonable. When you have a clear need--both short and long term--you have to be willing to pay market or even a slight overpay.

Not so sure about Lucroy becoming a Brave. There are lots of scenarios where he doesn't. He and the Rangers could reach a deal before he ever hits the market. There are teams with deep pockets who could be in the market for a catcher next off-season: Tigers, Mets, gnats, Angels, Red Sox, Phillies.
 
Not a bad pick-up metrics or not. He can hit a little bit. Ball in play guy. I think he's a better player than Recker.
 
I would rather have him than Castro....

Don't want to break the bank on Weiters. The guy can't play a full season
 
For some reason I remember him as being a not-terrible hitter, but then i looked up his stats and discovered that he actually was terrible
 
nsacpi said:
Considering how the catching market played out this off-season I think our best options were

1) to have slightly topped the winning bid for Castro or

2) To have slightly topped what the Astros sent to the Yankees for McCann
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I think the better play was to do neither and figure out catcher later.
 
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