cajunrevenge
Well-known member
That extra 20 million won't even cover the tax mlb charges for going over our signing pool.
Yoan Moncada
- Thread starter Enscheff
- Start date
nsacpi
Expects Yuge Games
I understand that. But if we are in rebuild mode, why not cannibalize some of the 2015 payroll and use it to invest in a player who could be a big part of the future.
Tapate50
Well-known member
and that will still come at a considerable discount when figuring AAV compared to FA.
cajunrevenge
Well-known member
This kid better be a Mike Trout clone if we are going to spend 60-80 million for a kid who will start in the minors.
cajunrevenge
Well-known member
Thinking about it more I wonder when the tax is due. If we had to pay it up front I don't see that happening, but if we have to pay it as Moncada gets paid I think it's doable. This kid being available was a surprise, so the big spenders have already used their signing pool. If the goal really is to rebuild for 2017 this move makes the most sense.
rico43
<B>Director of Minor League Reports</B>
Bed Badler's assessment of the Braves' chances
Atlanta Braves
Of all the teams with the strongest presence at Yoan Moncada’s open showcase last week, the Braves were the biggest surprise. In addition to new international scouting director Marc Russo, the Braves also sent two of the organization’s chief evaluators, special assistants Gordon Blakeley and Roy Clark, to scout Moncada. They didn’t travel all the way to Guatemala just to socialize. Atlanta hired Russo away from the Astros within the last month, so it’s unlikely the Braves have committed themselves to any big-ticket 2015 items that would prevent them from signing Moncada during the current signing period.The Braves aren’t necessarily punting 2015, but their eyes are clearly set on acquiring players who will be able to help them win games beyond next season. With Jason Heyward traded to the Cardinals and Justin Uptona free agent after the 2015 season, the only major
offensive threats in their lineup beyond next season are Freddie Freeman and Evan Gattis, and Gattis could be traded this offseason. Second baseman Jose Peraza reached Double-A and could help soon, but there isn’t a premium bat on the way to Atlanta. Adding Moncada would change that and fit in perfectly with the organization’s broader plans.
Atlanta Braves
Of all the teams with the strongest presence at Yoan Moncada’s open showcase last week, the Braves were the biggest surprise. In addition to new international scouting director Marc Russo, the Braves also sent two of the organization’s chief evaluators, special assistants Gordon Blakeley and Roy Clark, to scout Moncada. They didn’t travel all the way to Guatemala just to socialize. Atlanta hired Russo away from the Astros within the last month, so it’s unlikely the Braves have committed themselves to any big-ticket 2015 items that would prevent them from signing Moncada during the current signing period.The Braves aren’t necessarily punting 2015, but their eyes are clearly set on acquiring players who will be able to help them win games beyond next season. With Jason Heyward traded to the Cardinals and Justin Uptona free agent after the 2015 season, the only major
offensive threats in their lineup beyond next season are Freddie Freeman and Evan Gattis, and Gattis could be traded this offseason. Second baseman Jose Peraza reached Double-A and could help soon, but there isn’t a premium bat on the way to Atlanta. Adding Moncada would change that and fit in perfectly with the organization’s broader plans.