2023 Misc Braves Talk

I have to wonder if last night was the last we see of Soroka in a Braves uniform. This injury may put him out the rest of the season, and then the decision may be made this off season to non-tender him. He is making $2.8 million this year, and has another arbitration eligible season next year, so probably will make slightly more than that. Will be an interesting decision.
 
NYCBrave said:
I have to wonder if last night was the last we see of Soroka in a Braves uniform. This injury may put him out the rest of the season, and then the decision may be made this off season to non-tender him. He is making $2.8 million this year, and has another arbitration eligible season next year, so probably will make slightly more than that. Will be an interesting decision.
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I think his only chance staying with the Braves is signing a separate contract outside of arbitration. They’re just no reason at this point to commit $3m to someone who isn’t going to contribute next year (and likely ever).

It’s incredibly sad. One of the bigger what ifs we have had since Steve Avery.
 
chop2chip said:
I think his only chance staying with the Braves is signing a separate contract outside of arbitration. They’re just no reason at this point to commit $3m to someone who isn’t going to contribute next year (and likely ever).

It’s incredibly sad. One of the bigger what ifs we have had since Steve Avery.
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Beachy was a sad case as well
 
I am no longer worried about Strider in the playoffs. It's pretty clearly focus...

Pulled these off Twitter:

Spencer Strider:

vs teams currently .500 or better
17 G
106 IP
2.63 ERA
2.23 FIP
168 K
24 BB
7.0 K/BB
40.8 K%
.182/.238/.310/.548 opp slash

vs teams currently <.500
11 G
56 IP
6.11 ERA
4.14 FIP
82 K
28 BB
2.9 K/BB
32.9 K%
.253/.349/.442/.791 opp slash
 
UNCBlue012 said:
I am no longer worried about Strider in the playoffs. It's pretty clearly focus...

Pulled these off Twitter:

Spencer Strider:

vs teams currently .500 or better
17 G
106 IP
2.63 ERA
2.23 FIP
168 K
24 BB
7.0 K/BB
40.8 K%
.182/.238/.310/.548 opp slash

vs teams currently <.500
11 G
56 IP
6.11 ERA
4.14 FIP
82 K
28 BB
2.9 K/BB
32.9 K%
.253/.349/.442/.791 opp slash
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I'd love to put a bunch of stock into the theory that Spencer isn't as pumped up against lesser comp, but I just can't.

I'm a little surprised that AA wasn't more aggressive in bringing in a dependable starter, because it would be a shame to waste this offense. Wright looks to be on the verge of coming back, but he's not exactly a sure thing either.
 
CrazyTrain said:
I'd love to put a bunch of stock into the theory that Spencer isn't as pumped up against lesser comp, but I just can't.

I'm a little surprised that AA wasn't more aggressive in bringing in a dependable starter, because it would be a shame to waste this offense. Wright looks to be on the verge of coming back, but he's not exactly a sure thing either.
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I agree grabbing another arm would be smart, but to be fair, Strider's numbers show he's a sure thing against elite talent. The kind you'll face in the postseason.
 
I think there is a bigger problem is Strider is just not caring against lessor talent. I am not going to try and explain those numbers away, but if they really do represent what they are trying to represent, then there is a much bigger problem. You just don't turn on/off your eliteness.. Maybe it is a game planning thing/less film study... but I don't like the thought of a guy not giving a crap because a team sucks. those games mean something too.
 
With the offense locked up for several years I think AA will really focus hard on pitching this offseason. He’ll grab another top starter like Cease knowing that Fried is gone in a year and he’ll grab another elite bullpen arm like Hader.
 
this team needs a better pen next year. 5 elite pen arms will win in the playoffs.. even with average starting pitching. If the Braves fail this postseason, I bet the pen will be the blame. Unfortunately, we will have to count on guys like Lee/JJ/Hand/Johnson/yates and not one of those guys gives me confidence they can give the Braves a clean inning 80% of the time.
 
bravesfanMatt said:
this team needs a better pen next year. 5 elite pen arms will win in the playoffs.. even with average starting pitching. If the Braves fail this postseason, I bet the pen will be the blame. Unfortunately, we will have to count on guys like Lee/JJ/Hand/Johnson/yates and not one of those guys gives me confidence they can give the Braves a clean inning 80% of the time.
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We do in not know what the pen is going to look like yet for the postseason. Wright Anderson and Chavez are all still expected back.
 
CrazyTrain said:
I'd love to put a bunch of stock into the theory that Spencer isn't as pumped up against lesser comp, but I just can't.

I'm a little surprised that AA wasn't more aggressive in bringing in a dependable starter, because it would be a shame to waste this offense. Wright looks to be on the verge of coming back, but he's not exactly a sure thing either.
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Have any of the guys moved at the deadline porches remotely well? Seems like they’re all getting blown up.
 
MadduxFanII said:
Jordan Montgomery has done Jordan Montgomery things in Texas, rough last start notwithstanding.
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Yeah, he’s been good. Other than him it seems everyone who was touted as an obvious upgrade has not been good at all. Lorenzen had the no-hitter but has been terrible since.
 
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