50PoundHead
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I see Manaea opted out of his contract. He was due $15 MM for 2024 with the Giants. Talk about betting on yourself.
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If the Braves do let Rosario walk that has to mean they are prepared to spend some money right?
9 million wasn’t that bad of an option for a player of his caliber, maybe we will finally swing big either for a SP or OF.
One can hope I guess.
For once I feel like they are gonna go big since we got sent packing early again.
9 million wasn’t that bad of an option for a player of his caliber, maybe we will finally swing big either for a SP or OF.
One can hope I guess.
For once I feel like they are gonna go big since we got sent packing early again.
50PoundHead
Hessmania Forever
LF FA options don't look to be that expensive, so I don't know what's up there. I'm no Rosario guy, but he held up okay in this line-up. Regardless of what the analytics say, he's not a good OF (except for his arm), but maybe the Braves see the risk of a big decline in their second- and third-level analysis with the bat. He's certainly one of the more inconsistent players around and, having watched him up here in Minnesota for a number of years, has a remarkably low baseball IQ.
bravesfanforlife88
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This is from an ESPN article predicting where the top free agents will sign. Passan has Nola to the Braves, so take that for what its worth, just a prediction. ....but he mentions that Mortons option has been declined....that hasn't been announced yet has it?
Passan: Atlanta Braves. Atlanta will prioritize starting pitching in free agency -- as it should, with Kyle Wright out for 2024 following shoulder surgery and Charlie Morton's team option declined. Adding Nola to a rotation with Spencer Strider and Max Fried would make for a 1-2-3 punch worthy of the Braves' lineup. Nola certainly fits what the Braves prioritize in starting pitchers: low walks, high strikeouts, lots of innings. And while his 2023 left plenty to be desired, his expected numbers weren't nearly as rough as his 4.46 ERA. Nola has never been a stuff guy, so in order for him to age gracefully, he'll have to rely on control and command. And going from a catcher with some of the worst framing numbers in baseball in J.T. Realmuto to a team with two elite framers in Sean Murphy and Travis d'Arnaud will only behoove him.
Passan: Atlanta Braves. Atlanta will prioritize starting pitching in free agency -- as it should, with Kyle Wright out for 2024 following shoulder surgery and Charlie Morton's team option declined. Adding Nola to a rotation with Spencer Strider and Max Fried would make for a 1-2-3 punch worthy of the Braves' lineup. Nola certainly fits what the Braves prioritize in starting pitchers: low walks, high strikeouts, lots of innings. And while his 2023 left plenty to be desired, his expected numbers weren't nearly as rough as his 4.46 ERA. Nola has never been a stuff guy, so in order for him to age gracefully, he'll have to rely on control and command. And going from a catcher with some of the worst framing numbers in baseball in J.T. Realmuto to a team with two elite framers in Sean Murphy and Travis d'Arnaud will only behoove him.
ixiXSolidXixi
Called Up to the Major Leagues
I think Nola make sense why? Because Max Fried is leaving. We need to add a reliable player.
I can't see AA throwing 160+ million at Nola when Fried could probably be had for not that much much more.
Stroman, Gray, E-Rod, Montgomery, Giolito. That is the field we are looking at. I could also see us look at Wacha or Lugo on a short term deal with options to fill out the rotation.
Stroman, Gray, E-Rod, Montgomery, Giolito. That is the field we are looking at. I could also see us look at Wacha or Lugo on a short term deal with options to fill out the rotation.
Hudson2
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I think Fried’s health plays into it along with him being a west coast guy. I’m sure they’ve offered him several extensions and he’s dead set on becoming a FA. We know by now what that widths with AA. Fried is a goner.
UNCBlue012
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He's right though, Nola isn't as much of a health risk and Fried - Strider - Nola is a damn good 1-2-3. But man, I'd be shocked to see Morton not kept IF he's not retiring.
Joe Kelly just seems very punchable. I would prefer he stay away from Atlanta.
bravesfanforlife88
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Guardians hired Stephen Vogt as manager. Haven't heard Washingtons name specifically attached to any team in a while.
Both surprised and grateful for that.
Both surprised and grateful for that.
WaitingFor2017
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Saw one report where he is one of 5 or 6 names for that dumpster fire job in Anaheim.
50PoundHead
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I basically agree that Anthopoulos is probably going to let some of the big timber fall before making a move for starting pitching. I worry a bit that he might paint himself into a corner like he has a couple of other off-seasons, but there are a lot of guys out there who are: (1) good, and (2) probably won't be getting a five- or six-year deal. It's been his pattern not to go long-term on pitching deals, so I would be surprised if he deviated from that. I think a reliable #3 will suffice.
50PoundHead
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I thought the same thing when I saw he was traded to Detroit. Detroit front office must see something about their talent level that no one else in baseball sees because this deal makes sense if they see themselves as contenders, but they probably aren't so Canha doesn't really fit the window.