WHO TO TRADE? WHO TO KEEP?

[gilesfan]

Going to as some questions that have not been asked around here in a serious way.

1) Is Andrelton Simmons expendible with many (seemingly) capable, if not sensational shortstops in the system?

(Remember, Ozzie Smith even got traded once)

2) If Heyward doesn't sign a long term deal, do we move him now/this offseason?

3) How long do we wait on Mike Minor, :Luis Avilan get their act together?

4) Do we or do we not trade Gattis to the AL?

5) Do we/can we re-sign Santana?

6) And what bad contract can we afford to acquire for BJ's bad contract?

I AM NOT recommending any or all of these moves, but thin one or more might be becoming necessary.

I would hold on to Simmons; defense at SS just too valuable. Hopefully bat 8th.

I would move Heyward. I don't think he stays long term, either he wants a buttload more money than we've offered or he's waiting for a FA bidding war, something we don't have resources for.

I would be patient for another year on Minor. Avilan can go or leave; doesn't matter

I would attempt to trade Gattis, still hasn't proven he can withstand a full year (and reports of bad knees) and his defense is a liability.

I would keep Santana

No clue on a bad contract to acquire

 

[Dalyn]

I would keep Santana

Yep. This team could once again have some serious injury issues in the rotation. Santana would be nice to have, if the price is right. 3/35 Something like that.

 

[thethe]

There is going to be a massive influx of revenues coming into the Braves. Its time to join the rest of the baseball and get into the 130-140 range. Sign both of these kids.

 

[cajunrevenge]

Yep. This team could once again have some serious injury issues in the rotation. Santana would be nice to have, if the price is right. 3/35 Something like that.

No chance Santana takes less than the qualified offer. Maybe 4 years 60 million works if he gives a discount.

 

[Heyward]

There is going to be a massive influx of revenues coming into the Braves. Its time to join the rest of the baseball and get into the 130-140 range. Sign both of these kids.

Takes two to tango, maybe Jason doesnt wanna be with the Braves for the long-haul, shrugs.

I do agree i'd offer the kitchen sink for both to keep them both.

 

[Heyward]

Yep. This team could once again have some serious injury issues in the rotation. Santana would be nice to have, if the price is right. 3/35 Something like that.

Think he'll cost more than that.

3/45 with a 4th-year option i'd do.

 

[Knucksie]

LMAO

At the HOF in Cooperstown, there's an exhibit featuring lockers for each team. A father and son were up from ATL. They were talking to each other about how it displayed "potential future HOFers." The locker had Jason and Freeman with one or two others. Raised my eyebrows, because neither of them seemed to grasp what it takes to gain entrance. Maybe a trip to the top floor with the "Chasing the Dream" exhibit would give pause. In it, there was a photograph.

Guessing that it was taken around 1954, and showed Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews flanking Warren Spahn. Now, it's not required to search what their WAR's were to realize how amazing their careers were to become. Similarly, it doesn't take much to search that Jason was in BJ Upton and Uggla territory for a good bit of the 1st half of the season.

Obviously, this isn't the gist of the thread, but actually going there provides the opportunity to fully understand baseball immortality. Only 200 players have gained entrance. Stop and think about that for a while.

So, yeah, Freeman might increase his voting for MVP. Heyward might get another All Star Game selection. It's a long way to stand with the all time greats though. From the current crop, pay closer attention to what Kershaw is doing.