Braves sign John Buck to Minor League pact
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UNCBlue012
Well-known member
This is another deal I'm actually pretty happy with. Very low-risk, could be a solid reward at the deadline or if we decide to trade one of our other catchers. No complaints here.
weso1
<B>Clique Leader</B>
What's the reward exactly?
drewdat
Well-known member
His last name is easily rhymed with ****.
Sounds like the Braves are uncertain about Pierzynski's Lairdership.
blueagleace1
Playing the Waiting Game
I think this may be a signing in case Bethancourt shows he isn't ready and can't handle the starting catcher job. I don't think they want him sitting the bench at the MLB level, when he could be getting regular at-bats in Gwinnett. Now with Buck in the fold, he and A.J. would/could handle the catcher position -if CB needs more time at AAA- in a possible platoon role.
Braves1976
It's OVER 5,000!
I thought we already had enough catchers signed for AAA. But maybe they think Buck can help in case of injury, poor performance, etc.
That said, I'd rather have signed Soto who also got a minor league deal if they think Bethancourt may not be ready.
That said, I'd rather have signed Soto who also got a minor league deal if they think Bethancourt may not be ready.
jpx7
Very Flirtatious, but Doubts What Love Is.
Plus—unlike Pierzynski—he looks like he hits the lairder a lot, and someone needs to tear up the post-game spread and keep Freeman from eating too much of it.
Dalyn
Fredi Gonzalez Supporter
If only the team had a Buck for every time someone made that joke. Oh, wait...
http://blogs.seattletimes.com/mariners/2014/07/07/roster-move-john-buck-designated-for-assignment/
After the Mariners 2-0 win over the Twins, the club announced that back-up catcher John Buck had been designated for assignment.
It was not a popular move amongst the players, many privately grumbling about the thinking behind it. Buck, a veteran, was well liked and respected amongst his teammates.
Still, there had been growing concern about Buck’s defense particularly receiving and blocking pitches from some of the Mariners’ power arms. This wasn’t based on just the one game on Sunday where Buck had his issues when Taijuan Walker’s command went erratic.This move had been discussed for more than a week.
Food for thought. I think Buck is a nice piece of catching depth, especially considering the free agent options left available. Was going to make a crack about 39 year old Jose Molina, but then realized that Pierzynski is 38 himself.
Noticed that Doumit is still unsigned -- wonder where he ends up this coming season. Could be a nice, cheap bench option with power for the right team.
After the Mariners 2-0 win over the Twins, the club announced that back-up catcher John Buck had been designated for assignment.
It was not a popular move amongst the players, many privately grumbling about the thinking behind it. Buck, a veteran, was well liked and respected amongst his teammates.
Still, there had been growing concern about Buck’s defense particularly receiving and blocking pitches from some of the Mariners’ power arms. This wasn’t based on just the one game on Sunday where Buck had his issues when Taijuan Walker’s command went erratic.This move had been discussed for more than a week.
Food for thought. I think Buck is a nice piece of catching depth, especially considering the free agent options left available. Was going to make a crack about 39 year old Jose Molina, but then realized that Pierzynski is 38 himself.
Noticed that Doumit is still unsigned -- wonder where he ends up this coming season. Could be a nice, cheap bench option with power for the right team.
Chip Caray will probably refer to him as this at least once -- so many names synonymous with male genitalia on the team that he might just snap in a powder-fed euphoria.
Prikichi
Danville Rookie
Lol, yeah for the Doosan Bears maybe.
50PoundHead
Hessmania Forever
I actually like this signing better than the Pierzynski signing.
Julio3000
<B>A Chip Off the Old Rock</B>
They just couldn't pass the . . .
The Braves bagged a . . .
A minor-league deal isn't a bad way to make . . .
You know who's going to be in the best shape of his life THIS spring training?
Braves1976
It's OVER 5,000!
They just couldn't pass the . . .
The Braves bagged a . . .
A minor-league deal isn't a bad way to make . . .
You know who's going to be in the best shape of his life THIS spring training?
Good job Buck-a-roo!
That was a lame pun but I couldn't help myself.
keithlaw
Playing the Waiting Game
Yeah, hard to complain since we got him for a bucket of balls. It's also nice to see Hart buck the TJS trend.
50PoundHead
Hessmania Forever
How long until we sign Joe Buck? I'll give Hart until midnight.
