Around The Majors 2019

BeanieAntics said:
I've got it. The solution to all our deadline needs:

Step 1: Trade for Kimbrel. Cubs pay half his salary and send us a prospect. They're just happy to get his contract off the books.
Step 2: Use prospect to trade for Stroman.
Step 3: Trade Wentz and Allard for Will Smith.
Step 4: Trade Ozzie for Dee Gordon.

Boom. World Series.
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Not sure if Ozzie is enough to net Gordon
 
zbhargrove said:
Kimbrel has been pretty awful thus far given a SSS... but it appears that his walk problems last year may not have been a blip as he's walking about 7 per 9
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Walks have definitely been an issue so far, though SSS applies. But he hasn't given up an earned run or a even a hit since his 2nd appearance. And of course, K/9 is still amazing.
 
Hadn't noticed that Goldschmidt again has had a mediocre at best first half. 101 wRC+.

Can't make the Cardinals feel too good a year away from his five year extension kicking in.

Braves seriously need to be careful with Freeman.
 
Southcack77 said:
Hadn't noticed that Goldschmidt again has had a mediocre at best first half. 101 wRC+.

Can't make the Cardinals feel too good a year away from his five year extension kicking in.

Braves seriously need to be careful with Freeman.
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something something about 1B over 30
 
Southcack77 said:
Hadn't noticed that Goldschmidt again has had a mediocre at best first half. 101 wRC+.

Can't make the Cardinals feel too good a year away from his five year extension kicking in.

Braves seriously need to be careful with Freeman.
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Would certainly try and extend Freeman but not sure how many years i'd go. Tough decision for AA.
 
Southcack77 said:
Hadn't noticed that Goldschmidt again has had a mediocre at best first half. 101 wRC+.

Can't make the Cardinals feel too good a year away from his five year extension kicking in.

Braves seriously need to be careful with Freeman.
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I’ve been assured that Freeman is the exception at 1b that will age more gracefully than other athletic guys like Pujols and Goldy.

I say extend Freeman so he’s here as long as Bumgarner is after he signs his 6 year deal with the Braves. Championships guaranteed!!
 
Enscheff said:
I’ve been assured that Freeman is the exception at 1b that will age more gracefully than other athletic guys like Pujols and Goldy.

I say extend Freeman so he’s here as long as Bumgarner is after he signs his 6 year deal with the Braves. Championships guaranteed!!
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This is the best idea i've ever heard. Now we won't be FINNISH
 
Enscheff said:
I’ve been assured that Freeman is the exception at 1b that will age more gracefully than other athletic guys like Pujols and Goldy.

I say extend Freeman so he’s here as long as Bumgarner is after he signs his 6 year deal with the Braves. Championships guaranteed!!
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I get your point. But it's going to be a very tough decision from the Braves standpoint from a PR perspective, especially if Freeman is still producing at a high level at the end of the deal. He's the face of the team and by all indications wants to be here forever. He also appears to be on the path to having his number retired here. It will be interesting how this plays out.
 
NYCBrave said:
I get your point. But it's going to be a very tough decision from the Braves standpoint from a PR perspective, especially if Freeman is still producing at a high level at the end of the deal. He's the face of the team and by all indications wants to be here forever. He also appears to be on the path to having his number retired here. It will be interesting how this plays out.
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If we could figure out an extension that is something like a 2+1 then I would be fine with it. I don't want them investing more than that into grandaddy Freeman though
 
NYCBrave said:
I get your point. But it's going to be a very tough decision from the Braves standpoint from a PR perspective, especially if Freeman is still producing at a high level at the end of the deal. He's the face of the team and by all indications wants to be here forever. He also appears to be on the path to having his number retired here. It will be interesting how this plays out.
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I'd probably do 3 at most, but FF would be 32 and would easily probably get a 4-5 year deal from an AL team.
 
bravesfanMatt said:
Freeman seems genuinely interested in being a brave forever. I think if we are even just reasonable, he will remain with us.
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I know team friendly deals and hometown discounts seem to be the a thing of the past. But based on everything we know about Freeman, he just strikes me as a person who would do what he has to do to stay here because this is where he wants to be, and it makes sense for him and his family. Let's not forget he's also close friends with Chipper, who did the same.
 
NYCBrave said:
I know team friendly deals and hometown discounts seem to be the a thing of the past. But based on everything we know about Freeman, he just strikes me as a person who would do what he has to do to stay here because this is where he wants to be, and it makes sense for him and his family. Let's not forget he's also close friends with Chipper, who did the same.
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Chipper is also from Florida and Freddie is a Southerner California kid who seems to really enjoy playing in front of friends and family when he’s out there. I could see a situation where he goes West after this contract with the Braves.
 
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