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Allen has really taken the chance and run with it this spring. Old as I am, I have in my mind quite a list of Braves' players who lit up spring training and didn't make a dent in the majors, but Allen is a bit different in that he has played a considerable amount in the majors already. I...

Probably anathema to say here, but I think the Braves hedge the rules on roster stuff quite a bit.

100%. Third-highest bWAR for the Braves' rotation in 2021 behind Fried and Morton. Definition of an MOR starter.

2016 was an ugly first round. Only one player (Dodger C Will Smith) with double figure bWAR at this point. Highest pitcher bWAR is Cal Quantrill at 8.2 in more than 2.5 times innings compared to Anderson. People can go ahead and dog on him and unless he shows a lot more than he's shown thus...

I think Rocker should fight the whole Number 7 train in NYC. What an effing retard. Mahomes looked to really be something when he debuted with the Twins. Great fastball but couldn't find home plate with it.

Good idea on starting a new thread.

Identical twin of former Brave minor leaguer Roddery Munoz who is with four teams since the Braves' waived him July, 2023. Had a miserable 2024 season with the Marlins: In 18 games (17 starts) 2W/7L, 1.58 WHIP, 6.53 ERA/7.19 FIP, 4.6 BB/9. Big fastball, but 4.6 BB/9 was his minor league rate...

I'm the only one who seems to rag about this, but why is Waldrep even on the 40-man roster? So he could start two games last year, show he's not ready, and totally sh*t the bed? Braves have had this penchant of rushing guys up into the majors and absorbing a 40-man spot, using up options, and...

Who is "bald guy" #7 for the Braves? Thought it might have been Hudson for a minute, but then saw #7. Plus, I think Hudson had retired by then. Gomez was a real twerp.

Next best thing. Christian is Miguel's son.

At least someone else gets it.

I thought he'd be a good fit.

I'm not going to dismiss Strider's chances, but just because a surgery is less invasive doesn't mean it isn't invasive. It's the same procedure that Brock Purdy underwent, but the big difference is Purdy has never had a big arm and his success isn't tied to velocity. If Strider loses a few MPH...

Strider had TJS during his collegiate career.

I didn't see Bregman getting a $40 MM/AAV, but it is only a three-year deal. Fenway is probably a good stadium for him although his Pull% is down from earlier in his career. AL East race is going to be something.

Winans and Matzek are non-roster invites with the Yankees this spring. Curious to see how it works out for both of them.

To pick a nit, Vines isn't even a non-roster invitee this spring so I doubt he's in anyone's plans for 2025. He ended the year in Mississippi, so he may end up being the opening day starter for the Columbus Clingstones.

Billy Beane did something like this and it caused a lot of tension between him and Art Howe. I think it depends on the GM and how much the organization relies on deep stats. In Anthopoulos' case, I think it boils down to he signed a lot of the Braves' players to lucrative and long contract...

I agree with Matt. Anthopoulos is in charge of baseball operations. If he wanted to have a sit-down with Snitker and tell him he wants to see better utilization of the bench, that would happen and likely be employed and Anthopoulos would then likely improve the bench.

Last TD pass to Worthy was with the Eagles' second-string in the defensive backfield. Eagles' defense absolutely manhandled the Chiefs' offense and Hurts stepped up big-time when it was clear that the Chiefs weren't going to let Barkley beat them. Bad calls against both teams. I thought the...