UNCBlue012
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If you haven't, take a look at Soler's Statcast page. lmao. https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/jorge-soler-624585?stats=statcast-r-hitting-mlb
GDT: 4/17 Braves @ Padres: Return to Maximum Effort
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bravesfanMatt
Steve Harvey'd
He was the one I really wanted. I know it was impossible since we already had Ozuna. But he was my favorite player we aquired at that deadline.
Soler can mash with the best of them when he's hot.
bravesfanMatt
Steve Harvey'd
isn't that exactly what you want in a DH. His hot streaks can carry you in any given series.
I understand why we didn't sign him. I just wish things were different and we could have. His playoff homers were epic.
CyYoung31
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Same.
Tapate50
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That HR out of the stadium was LEGEND ****.
Give the man what he wanted and write it off. Would love to see him back.
bravesfanforlife88
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Nerfherders
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It's nice to get things off to a great start early instead of having to scramble. The Braves got to 9 games over .500 for the first time on game 63 last year, and game 123 the year before. They were 7-10 through 17 both years.
striker42
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They showed a shot of Soler's face before he hit that HR and the man was as focused and angry as anyone I'd ever seen. I said at the time "Something's about to happen" and then he unloaded on that ball.
bravesfanMatt
Steve Harvey'd
I remember 2. But that was iffy. Very top corner.
1 and 3 are just horrible misses.
He signed a 3 year deal. So maybe a move in the offseason with Rosario off the books and Ozuna likely DFAed by then? Then Ozuna and Soler will be off the books after 2024.
CyYoung31
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I believe he has a player option after this year, so if he keeps it up he’ll definitely opt out and look for a bigger deal.
Looks like your right. And his salary for next year is only set for 9 million. So he likely opts out with a decent season.
bravesfanMatt
Steve Harvey'd
I would bet he opts out of that just to go play for a winner. He goes into beast mode come playoff time (cubs and Braves).. so I am sure he would take the same money or maybe even slightly less (if that is his market) to play for a contender. At 32 next year, not sure AA would go back to that well.
UNCBlue012
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I know Miami was closer to home but going from the Braves/WS to the Marlins would be horrendous.
Sometimes it's not always about winning for the player. Besides Soler has 2 rings and a WS MVP. His playoff resume is greater than most HOFers.
striker42
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Hopefully the money getting freed up from Ozuna when he's gone goes to a Fried extension.