Let's just say the availability of the DH isn't the reason Cabrera and Pujols' contracts got bad at the end. They just lot the ability to hit at a high level. Freeman is more likely to lose the ability to hit before he's unable to physically play 1st.
Official 2022 Offseason Moves Thread
- Thread starter bravesfanforlife88
- Start date
Let's just say the availability of the DH isn't the reason Cabrera and Pujols' contracts got bad at the end. They just lot the ability to hit at a high level. Freeman is more likely to lose the ability to hit before he's unable to physically play 1st.
The removal of the shift will slightly lessen the traditional ageing curve I think. Overall though there will be a severe degradation of bat speed.
Their lineup has questions too. Will Bellinger return to what he once was pre-injury? Will we see the decline of Turner who is now 37 and Freddie who will turn 33 late in the season?
ixiXSolidXixi
Called Up to the Major Leagues
Braves should work a extension with Max Fried before he sign with the Dodgers.
ixiXSolidXixi
Called Up to the Major Leagues
I seriously believe if we sign Soler we are favorites to win.
Heyward
<B>Voted Worst Poster <br>'13, '14, '15 (Co-Winner
Dodgers lineup is probably better but not by a ton. Bullpens about the same, rotations around the same but we need Soroka healthy. Wouldnt say the gap is like it was in 2018 lol.
CyYoung31
Shift Leader
Doesn’t even have to be Soler. Conforto would work, and probably be a better fit. I’m just partial to Soler.
ixiXSolidXixi
Called Up to the Major Leagues
I don’t have a problem with Conforto but he is a Boras client and you know how that work. He even throw dirt to the Braves last year at the end of the season. Talking about Boras.
If ownership allows AA to do that I’ll never say another word about the Penny pinching ways of our owners again
Russ2dollas
10 yr, $185 million Extension
If that was possible, why would you give two years to Rosario?
PawPawMaxwell
Called Up to the Major Leagues
Just gave 2 years to a backup catcher.
Still thinks he gets another starter
Russ2dollas
10 yr, $185 million Extension
I'm just not sure where he plays. If you can get Conforto why not just get him to go with Duvall, Acuna and Ozuna?
If we can afford to have Conforto and Rosario/Duvall as a platoon then I'll really love liberty media for increasing the payroll.
My thought was 9 million to Rosario meant we were out of the business of signing anyone else. Probably add some sort of 1 million dollar vet innings eater or take a chance on a guy who is cut.
Russ2dollas
10 yr, $185 million Extension
I think we are done. I think there will be a starter but it will be in the Anibal Sanchez of a couple of years ago variety. Love to be wrong though.
McCann'sCans
Gwinnett Bound
I tend to agree with this. We'll pick up a veteran starter who gets released late in spring, but no additional signings remotely in the $ range of Soler/Conforto.
PawPawMaxwell
Called Up to the Major Leagues
I think we will get a starter. Who I dont know. Have no preference.
I still think Ozuna gets moved in a trade before start of season. I understand AA being unable to sign another meaningful OFer or DH until Ozuna gets moved. Perfect result would be trading Ozuna for a capable back end starter. Darvish type comes to mind but Im sure better options might be out there.
I still think Ozuna gets moved in a trade before start of season. I understand AA being unable to sign another meaningful OFer or DH until Ozuna gets moved. Perfect result would be trading Ozuna for a capable back end starter. Darvish type comes to mind but Im sure better options might be out there.
That is what I am hearing as well. Out of $$$$
ixiXSolidXixi
Called Up to the Major Leagues
Any idea who’s signing Nicholas Castellano, Michael Conforto and Jorge Soler?