Braves1976
It's OVER 5,000!
Swanson and Newk for Simmons sounds fair
I'd even throw in Allard if they want.
Swanson and Newk for Simmons sounds fair
Angels will be interesting to watch this off-season. They are kind of in limbo right now. Tough division (although I don't know if the A's will be as good again next season), big payroll, odd mix of players.
Simmons and Realmuto would be quite a coup, would assume Swanson would go back to the Angels with a couple prospects.
I think the surprise this offseason will be how much AA values certain things that can't be quantified like veteran laidership and team chemistry.
They are getting to the point where they should probably trade Trout for something. Team hasn't done anything really with him.
They are getting to the point where they should probably trade Trout for something. Team hasn't done anything really with him.
They are getting to the point where they should probably trade Trout for something. Team hasn't done anything really with him.
I think the surprise this offseason will be how much AA values certain things that can't be quantified like veteran laidership and team chemistry.
Maybe rename this thread ''AA is a great fiddle player as it turns out''
Frazier is hitting .215 with a .693 OPS this year, man that is worse than Swanson. Camargo's 800+ OPS beat him easy this year.
I want Simmons back too. Watched some of his Angels highlights the other day. Age isnt going to slow him down, his awareness is off the charts.
If AA can acquire Trout and Simba without giving up Acuna or Albies he should be given a statue.
**** if we can get Trout and Simba giving up Albies and keeping Riley that would be ideal. While Albies is superior to Swanson and it's pretty clear Swanson won't hit his offensive high projection, but can you imagine the sickness of a Simmons/Swanson middle infield for defense? I mean again it would suck to lose Albies, I'd much rather have Ozzie but I wouldn't let him stop me from getting Simmons and Trout. Can you imagine if we can keep Ender having an outfield of Trout, Inciarte, and Acuna? 2 top hitters, top defense, etc.
Simba is the player I want above all others. The games just aren't as fun to watch as they were when he was here.
Man, no kidding. He was the sole reason I wanted to actually watch the games after the teardown. I think my initial take on that deal was the right one: wtf were we thinking?