S-Rod traded to Pirates

[NinersSBChamps]

Lol this organization is really clueless.

 

[50PoundHead]

Connor Joe was well thought of when drafted. It hasn't translated for him to this point. Looks to be a guy without a clear position.

For the record (and I said this a week ago), I hated the Rodriguez signing.

 

[cajunrevenge]

He didn't even have a long track record of success before the injury so that might not even be the reason he has struggled.

 

[TheBravos]

Same here. I thought it was a good sign, and SRod seems like a great guy. The niche he filled is less of a need for the Braves now though, and major shoulder surgery is pretty scary . . . especially for a player in this 30s.

It was a smart move to clear cash on a player we don't really need now. You could sign Phillips back next year to play 3rd lol.

 

[Hawk]

How much money are the Braves clearing here?

 

[The Tariff King]

The Braves FO probably thinks Neck's trade value skyrocketed because he got his 2000th hit.

 

[NinersSBChamps]

He didn't even have a long track record of success before the injury so that might not even be the reason he has struggled.

Didn't understand the fascination with him when the Braves signed him. Not that a player needs to be any good for this place to go nuts and start tooting their homer horns.

 

[NinersSBChamps]

The Braves FO probably thinks Neck's trade value skyrocketed because he got his 2000th hit.

Just think he's only just beginning. I'd venture to say that Nick the Stick is just scratching the surface as a hitter. 2000 is only about one third of what he will end up with when he decides hang his cleats up.

 

[thethe]

Absolutely sounds like the precursor to another large deal

 

[50PoundHead]

It was a smart move to clear cash on a player we don't really need now. You could sign Phillips back next year to play 3rd lol.

I'm sure there will be myriad graphs and analysis to gauge Phillips' ability at 3B, but I can't figure out why he had never played the position prior to a week ago. Who knows what these guys do in side sessions, but if Phillips could play a passable 3B, he wouldn't be a bad guy to keep around at the right price.

 

[steveAKAslick]

Absolutely sounds like the precursor to another large deal

When was the last BIG trade in August? I'm not being a smartass, just curious...hopefully not Verlander, defeats the purpose of a "youth movement"

 

[thethe]

When was the last BIG trade in August? I'm not being a smartass, just curious...hopefully not Verlander, defeats the purpose of a "youth movement"

Verlander only makes sense if there's a concurrent deal to move teheran.

Sadly I think that's going to happen and I'll miss Julio

 

[SidSlid92]

How much money are the Braves clearing here?

Probably saves us around $6.5 mil.

 

[Pugfan]

When was the last BIG trade in August? I'm not being a smartass, just curious...hopefully not Verlander, defeats the purpose of a "youth movement"

Denny Neagle?

 

[msstate7]

Verlander only makes sense if there's a concurrent deal to move teheran.

Sadly I think that's going to happen and I'll miss Julio

Teheran won't clear waivers

 

[thethe]

Teheran won't clear waivers

He would be traded in the offseason in this scenario

 

[Pugfan]

He didn't even have a long track record of success before the injury so that might not even be the reason he has struggled.

Agree. Other than last year he's been pretty meh. Camargo should fill his roll long term just fine.

 

[Deester11]

Verlander only makes sense if there's a concurrent deal to move teheran.

Sadly I think that's going to happen and I'll miss Julio

Me too.

 

[striker42]

Rodriguez was a good signing, just didn't work out. Can't control freak accidents like that wreck.

 

[The Tariff King]

I think Derek Lee was also an August trade