Braves close to signing Callaspo
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I was guessing he was going to cost 3.5 million, so I was in the ballpark. It's not the sexy signing, but the middle infield market is very dry. We have a utility guy who can help out at a couple different spots on the field. Well at least try to help out. I actually like this signing. Basically no risk involved.
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Nah, I'm kidding. I think El Puerco is a good signing. Especially if he spends the offseason on The Biggest Loser.
stpeteirish
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I dunno about that, his trajectory has the same downward slope Doumit's did. Maybe the new regime will actually succeed in getting these guys in shape. He'll need to lose 20 lbs to be a viable 2b but at 31 he surely could.
A cheap one year deal, with incentives. Nice for the budget and some upside over Pena but doesn't solve 3b. Also give us a RH bat to spell FF occasionally, unless he's trying to break Ripken's record.
50PoundHead
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Too bad Jean Jacques Cousteau isn't still alive. When Callapso hits a home run, Jean Jacques could have been the commentator saying "I was alone when he went deep."
Russ2dollas
10 yr, $185 million Extension
I hope you're right. HATED that extension the second I saw it. I just don't see how we can move him. Who wants him?
If the rangers would part with a Odor/Profar/Gallo + a top 10 pitching prospect ready this year or next + OF prospect in their top 25 + CJ's salary for Gattis + Minor? Is that good for us?
Tapate50
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Alberto Callaspo will play a lot of third base this spring.
The assumption was that Callaspo would be the Braves' regular second baseman, but the club wants to keep their options open. If Callaspo and Chris Johnson end up sharing the third base job, Phil Gosselin would likely be the favorite to start at second base. Of course, he would merely be a placeholder until top prospect Jose Peraza is ready for the big leagues.
Source: David O'Brien on Twitter
Wed, Feb 18 2015 1:55 PM
The assumption was that Callaspo would be the Braves' regular second baseman, but the club wants to keep their options open. If Callaspo and Chris Johnson end up sharing the third base job, Phil Gosselin would likely be the favorite to start at second base. Of course, he would merely be a placeholder until top prospect Jose Peraza is ready for the big leagues.
Source: David O'Brien on Twitter
Wed, Feb 18 2015 1:55 PM
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50PoundHead
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MFII, your line is cued up.
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Keep in mind that one of Gosselin/Peterson might not make the team since both could back-up at short. It likely depends on how things go this Spring Training for them and everyone else.
dak
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Agreed, at least one of Gosselin / Peterson is sure to make them team so we have a backup SS. I think Gosselin has a better chance of making the team than Jace if they only choose one (which is probably the case if KJ makes the team). Phil being RH will help his cause, and they also won't care about burning his service time in a part time role. They may want Jace to get everyday ABs at AAA to start the season so that can evaluate whether he's an everyday player.