2019 Trade Deadline Thread:

Our window of contention is NOW.

Freddie isn't getting any younger, JD may not be here next year, and the likelihood of any of our pitching prospects being a true ace is very slim.
 
Heyward said:
We still need another rotation arm to me. DK and Soroka are the only two pitchers i trust in a playoff series right now if we can hold off the Nats.

And pretty much all the big money BP arms have flopped, but obviously we need a BP arm or two. And Feisand said we're active looking for an outfielder.

To me, we need all 3 of SP/BP/OF help. Whether AA does all of that, i dunno.
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I want a starter as well. I'm just saying the addition of DK takes it from a vital, team crippling need to an area that could be improved.
 
SJ24 said:
The Nats may even beat us for the division if we stand pat.

Scherzer, Strasburg, and Corbin is far superior to DK and Soroka.
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I'd be extremely shocked if AA did absolutely nothing at the deadline.

But i agree we need to make some moves if we're gonna hold them off. I wouldnt empty the farm or anything but there's enough to add without gutting the farm and improving the team, a happy medium so they say.
 
I forgot about Riley as well. A Wright, Riley, Wentz, and Allard package may do it. I’m afraid AA wants to hold onto Riley in case JD walks in the offseason. Also saying we aren’t close on this person and this person I don’t buy into that bc of how AA operates. We can take everything with a grain of salt till tomorrow at 4 passes. But with the waiver wire gone now there will be a lot more pressure to get it done now.
 
SJ24 said:
If you disagree with us needing an ace and bullpen + OF help, you are dumber than I thought.

Haha.
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Off you go Taylor, you have a silly undergrad test to study for I'm sure.

Shoo, shoo, or I'll tell D1 daddy to take away your wifi access again.
 
Enscheff said:
LOL, someone failed his econ 101 midterm at Eastern Podunk University and is a little angry.
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The Braves haven't won a world title in a quarter century.

So, yes, I am a bit angry that we seem to be pissing away one of our best chances to date.
 
One name that has not come up to my memory is Aaron Bummer of the Pale Hose. LH RP with some pretty good numbers. Fits what some are saying about AA going on the Value Aisle and not talked about.

Article and Stats from BR

Age: 25

Contract: In second year of team control, hitting arbitration in 2021 season and free agency after the 2023 season (at least four more seasons of control).

2019 stats: 38.0 IP, 1 SV, 1.66 ERA, 3.26 FIP, 3.40 xFIP, 68.8% GB%, 24.1% K%, 0.8 fWAR


Bummer has been brilliant for the White Sox this season and could end up being a closer long term. While Bummer might not have the high strikeout rate of a typical dominant reliever, he makes up for it with his groundball rate. With a devastating sinker that has an average velocity of 95.4 MPH, it is not surprising that Bummer is second in MLB with a groundball rate of 68.8% (minimum 30 IP). He could provide excellent setup work for the Braves in 2019 and be a cog in the Braves’ bullpen for years to come. With much of the reliever market likely to be more focused on the White Sox’s closer, Alex Colomé, the Braves might be able to swoop in a snag a gem in Bummer.
 
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SJ24 said:
The Braves haven't won a world title in a quarter century.

So, yes, I am a bit angry that we seem to be pissing away one of our best chances to date.
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Yes, go "all in" to boost the WS chances from 7% to 11%. Great plan.

Luckily for us, AA is smarter than that and understands the longer term picture of building a long term contender.

Now off you go. If you fail another under grad midterm D1 daddy will be very disappointed since you can't do anything athletic or academic.
 
SJ24 said:
The Braves haven't won a world title in a quarter century.

So, yes, I am a bit angry that we seem to be pissing away one of our best chances to date.
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Eh, i dont think even with 3 big moves, we'd still beat LA. They're too good when healthy imo. Eventually we'll have to go all in, i dont know if now is the time however to do that.
 
Enscheff thinks we can beat the Astros or Yankees with Keuchel, Soroka, and Julio.

Don't even tell him about the Dodgers or Nationals.

Haha.

Please go get Thor or MadBum or Bauer.
 
salmagundy said:
One name that has not come up to my memory is Aaron Bummer of the Pale Hose. LH RP with some pretty good numbers. Fits what some are saying about AA going on the Value Aisle and not talked about.

Article and Stats from BR

Age: 25

Contract: In second year of team control, hitting arbitration in 2021 season and free agency after the 2023 season (at least four more seasons of control).

2019 stats: 38.0 IP, 1 SV, 1.66 ERA, 3.26 FIP, 3.40 xFIP, 68.8% GB%, 24.1% K%, 0.8 fWAR


Bummer has been brilliant for the White Sox this season and could end up being a closer long term. While Bummer might not have the high strikeout rate of a typical dominant reliever, he makes up for it with his groundball rate. With a devastating sinker that has an average velocity of 95.4 MPH, it is not surprising that Bummer is second in MLB with a groundball rate of 68.8% (minimum 30 IP). He could provide excellent setup work for the Braves in 2019 and be a cog in the Braves’ bullpen for years to come. With much of the reliever market likely to be more focused on the White Sox’s closer, Alex Colomé, the Braves might be able to swoop in a snag a gem in Bummer.
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It's generally good form to cite sources when you copy/paste them.

https://www.talkingchop.com/2019/7/...es-acquisitions-that-you-might-not-see-coming
 
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