Official Offseason Thread

So far the only out of character move by AA has been Smith. Everything thing else has followed exactly what we expect from AA.

Now it’s almost like they are regrouping to deal with the fact they miscalculated JD’s market.
 
Kind of feels like we should prep for a repeat of last offseason - big early move(s), then a lot of thumb twiddling while we wait for Godot.
 
Heyward said:
We'll make another move, current lineup to put it nicely wont cut it.
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We SHOULD, and I know AA wants to, but it's not hard to imagine the Bowman spin come Spring Training if no other moves are made.

"The Braves explored options for adding another bat to their already potent lineup. They attempted to re-sign third baseman Josh Donaldson and checked in with free agent Anthony Rendon - both free agents gave them reason to believe their price tag was out of the team's comfort zone. General Manager Alex Anthopolous conducted some preliminary conversations with the Cubs about third baseman Kris Bryant, but the Cubs quickly gave Anthopolous reason to walk away without a deal being consummated.

"The team eventually determined that none of the available options represented a significant upgrade over incumbents Austin Riley and Johan Camargo, who, in 2019 and 2018, respectively, provided reasons to believe they could be effective big league regulars. And while Anthopolous was potentially interested in improving the team's outfield situation, he eventually determined there was reason to believe that an outfield of young superstar Ronald Acuna in right, a healthy and resurgent Ender Inciarte in center and a deceptively potent Nick Markakis/Adam Duvall platoon in left could provide sufficient production considering the team's greatly improved bullpen."
 
MadduxFanII said:
We SHOULD, and I know AA wants to, but it's not hard to imagine the Bowman spin come Spring Training if no other moves are made.

"The Braves explored options for adding another bat to their already potent lineup. They attempted to re-sign third baseman Josh Donaldson and checked in with free agent Anthony Rendon - both free agents gave them reason to believe their price tag was out of the team's comfort zone. General Manager Alex Anthopolous conducted some preliminary conversations with the Cubs about third baseman Kris Bryant, but the Cubs quickly gave Anthopolous reason to walk away without a deal being consummated.

"The team eventually determined that none of the available options represented a significant upgrade over incumbents Austin Riley and Johan Camargo, who, in 2019 and 2018, respectively, provided reasons to believe they could be effective big league regulars. And while Anthopolous was potentially interested in improving the team's outfield situation, he eventually determined there was reason to believe that an outfield of young superstar Ronald Acuna in right, a healthy and resurgent Ender Inciarte in center and a deceptively potent Nick Markakis/Adam Duvall platoon in left could provide sufficient production considering the team's greatly improved bullpen."
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Not reading all that, AA isnt spending on the bullpen and only adding TDA to the offense. Come on. They'll add someone, AA basically admitted as much. He's not an idiot.
 
MadduxFanII said:
We SHOULD, and I know AA wants to, but it's not hard to imagine the Bowman spin come Spring Training if no other moves are made."The Braves explored options for adding another bat to their already potent lineup. They attempted to re-sign third baseman Josh Donaldson and checked in with free agent Anthony Rendon - both free agents gave them reason to believe their price tag was out of the team's comfort zone. General Manager Alex Anthopolous conducted some preliminary conversations with the Cubs about third baseman Kris Bryant, but the Cubs quickly gave Anthopolous reason to walk away without a deal being consummated."The team eventually determined that none of the available options represented a significant upgrade over incumbents Austin Riley and Johan Camargo, who, in 2019 and 2018, respectively, provided reasons to believe they could be effective big league regulars. And while Anthopolous was potentially interested in improving the team's outfield situation, he eventually determined there was reason to believe that an outfield of young superstar Ronald Acuna in right, a healthy and resurgent Ender Inciarte in center and a deceptively potent Nick Markakis/Adam Duvall platoon in left could provide sufficient production considering the team's greatly improved bullpen."
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It's so bad that I read this and thought it could be real.
 
That was honestly scary accurate from Maddux lol, that said, would be stunned if AA doesnt add some kind of cleanup hitter in the near future.
 
Heyward said:
Morosi said in his Q/A today he thinks JD re-signs on a 3-4 year deal.
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Well there is something. I hope the LAD stand pat at 3B if they don’t get AR and he ends up signing with Texas or the Angels and then JD picks us over the team out of those two left without a chair. I really don’t think JD will commit treason and sign with a team in our division after the bond he built in such a short time with our fans but it could just be me thinking with my heart instead of my head.
 
Could be a long damn time(wait)---

David O'Brien
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Anthopoulos said #Braves, looking to add a big bat, are exploring various trades and free agent possibilities, but that "We're not close to doing anything and I can't tell you we'll get to a deal we're comfortable with" during the offseason.
 
Warming up a little more to Ozuna after getting an X-refresher.

If he's signable near projections that might be the move.

Sure would like to see a second bat at 3B.

Brian Anderson would be a good fit as two others mentioned.
 
Acuña’s Bat Flip said:
Well there is something. I hope the LAD stand pat at 3B if they don’t get AR and he ends up signing with Texas or the Angels and then JD picks us over the team out of those two left without a chair. I really don’t think JD will commit treason and sign with a team in our division after the bond he built in such a short time with our fans but it could just be me thinking with my heart instead of my head.
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Seems like Angels, Rangers, Braves, Nats for Rendon/JD. Philly's probably out after Didi. Not sure how in the Nats would be for JD, but he's as good of a replacement for Rendon as there is, yes i know he's not as good.

Dont think Dodgers are in for Rendon anymore, so i dont think they would be for Donaldson. And think the Rangers are more in on Rendon than JD. Angels would worry me for JD if they dont land Rendon.
 
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