PawPawMaxwell
Called Up to the Major Leagues
Everything on this forum depends on what McCann does.
If Mac stays then Gattis becomes possibly the biggest trade chip in baseball this winter. Like his defense or not. Too many AL teams looking for a catcher. Lets not forget that Gattis has played roughly 200 games in the minors and never at a dedicated position.
Back on topic: Freddie is probably the easiest of the three to retain long term but I just think he is personally determined to go back to California. He also would have the smallest market of the three if put up for trade. Simmons and his defense are valuable beyond measure but unless the Braves get a more stable offense he would be of more value to an AL team which can cover his bat with the DH and lack of a pitcher hitting. Heyward has IMO simply reinvented himself in the leadoff. It will now be more difficult for Wren to move him and especially with BJ floundering.
If Mac stays then Gattis becomes possibly the biggest trade chip in baseball this winter. Like his defense or not. Too many AL teams looking for a catcher. Lets not forget that Gattis has played roughly 200 games in the minors and never at a dedicated position.
Back on topic: Freddie is probably the easiest of the three to retain long term but I just think he is personally determined to go back to California. He also would have the smallest market of the three if put up for trade. Simmons and his defense are valuable beyond measure but unless the Braves get a more stable offense he would be of more value to an AL team which can cover his bat with the DH and lack of a pitcher hitting. Heyward has IMO simply reinvented himself in the leadoff. It will now be more difficult for Wren to move him and especially with BJ floundering.