We're in a good position with this being such a weak FA class for bats
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We're in a good position with this being such a weak FA class for bats
Dalyn
Fredi Gonzalez Supporter
Jason Stark: http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/1...rebuilding-opening-day-2017-new-ballpark-mind
The Braves were so desperate to get B.J. Upton off the books, in fact, that other teams say the team told Justin Upton suitors that to get Justin, they'd have to take both brothers in the same trade. But good luck on that, too.
So the Braves have set out this winter, after a painful 27-40 second-half collapse, trying to walk the baseball tightrope. They're doing a tenuous "balancing act," Hart said, between the kind of gut-it-to-the-floor rebuilding he did in Cleveland and the retool-but-still-compete option that appears to be his bosses' preferred route to Cobb County.
"I didn't come in with the idea to take this thing down to the bare bones," said Hart, seven weeks after assuming the reins following the firing of general manager Frank Wren. "That's not one of the plans. But we're evaluating every possibility."
The Braves were so desperate to get B.J. Upton off the books, in fact, that other teams say the team told Justin Upton suitors that to get Justin, they'd have to take both brothers in the same trade. But good luck on that, too.
So the Braves have set out this winter, after a painful 27-40 second-half collapse, trying to walk the baseball tightrope. They're doing a tenuous "balancing act," Hart said, between the kind of gut-it-to-the-floor rebuilding he did in Cleveland and the retool-but-still-compete option that appears to be his bosses' preferred route to Cobb County.
"I didn't come in with the idea to take this thing down to the bare bones," said Hart, seven weeks after assuming the reins following the firing of general manager Frank Wren. "That's not one of the plans. But we're evaluating every possibility."
Dalyn
Fredi Gonzalez Supporter
There goes his trade value.
Dalyn
Fredi Gonzalez Supporter
Like a glance across a crowded room or more like a hand on the knee?
I'm thinking actions slightly more unsavory.
Dalyn
Fredi Gonzalez Supporter
nsacpi
Expects Yuge Games
I'd rather stockpile hitting. Less risk. Plus we are in a pitching rich era.
Hitting is much easier to acquire and much easier develop. Even with our farm system going to hell, we've still managed to produce at least 1 or 2 good positional players in the majors almost every season over last several yrs. Hell even this yr at the lowest our farm has been in 20+ yrs, we still produced La Stella.
Much rather stock up on pitching.
Much rather stock up on pitching.
And Bowman says one of the others the Braves have contacted is A.J. Pierzynski.
CrimsonCowboy
Moderator
Mark Bowman @mlbbowman 1m1 minute ago
A.J. Pierzynski and David Ross are among the FA the #Braves have spoken to about serving as their backup catcher
A.J. Pierzynski and David Ross are among the FA the #Braves have spoken to about serving as their backup catcher
Dalyn
Fredi Gonzalez Supporter
Those two aren't even comparable. This team needs someone like Ross. Not so much someone like Pierzynski.
Tapate50
Well-known member
Du Juor huh? MMMMMMM....That sounds good. I think i'll have that.
CyYoung31
Shift Leader
Like a ten minute conversation over the phone with his in-laws.
Minor to the Dodgers for Matt Kemp, who is owed $107M over the next 5 years? Maybe the Dodgers sending money back too?
Kemp would be an interesting option if JUp and Gattis are both traded. He and Tomas could be the corner OFers and give Freeman some excellent RHed protection in the lineup.
The Dodgers main needs are to unload an OFer, a SP, and BP help.
Kemp would be an interesting option if JUp and Gattis are both traded. He and Tomas could be the corner OFers and give Freeman some excellent RHed protection in the lineup.
The Dodgers main needs are to unload an OFer, a SP, and BP help.
