Morosi: Braves interested in Machado

TheBravos said:
Has anyone mentioned why he is so determined to play SS and why he does not like to play 3rd....even though he is much better defensively there?

I don’t understand his mindset.
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I'll say this...it is the mindset of a player thinking of himself rather than his team
 
TheBravos said:
Not when you suck there...
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Agreed. That mindset may have been prevalent a decade ago and some teams may even think that way now. But I would think most teams look at a player and see where he provides the most value to the team. And for Machado that is going to be at 3B imo. Maybe he thought he could handle short and that's why he did that. I think when teams start throwing him cash to play 3B he will quickly change his tune.
 
So now the Yankees have increased interest. Watch Cashman (as usual) sneak in and get him for less than anyone thought.
 
Cashman has been brilliant, especially lately. It also helps to have the deep pockets to take on a little more money. Or miss on a trade or player and just cut ties and move on.
 
jpack1 said:
Cashman has been brilliant, especially lately. It also helps to have the deep pockets to take on a little more money. Or miss on a trade or player and just cut ties and move on.
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Teams like the Yankees are unfortunately playing on a totally different playing field. Not only do they have very deep pockets and the ability to do moves most teams can't, but now their player development has been among the best in the majors.
 
NYCBrave said:
Teams like the Yankees are unfortunately playing on a totally different playing field. Not only do they have very deep pockets and the ability to do moves most teams can't, but now their player development has been among the best in the majors.
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90s braves were like this
 
NYCBrave said:
Teams like the Yankees are unfortunately playing on a totally different playing field. Not only do they have very deep pockets and the ability to do moves most teams can't, but now their player development has been among the best in the majors.
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Very true. They are churning out power arms and impact hitters like a factory.
 
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