Atlanta Braves Forum Baseball Atlanta Braves If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. I like our chances to repeat as NL East Champs. The move makes sense for both sides, as Pederson will want to find a situation with more guaranteed playing time. One is to be aggressive and try to repeat last year's success of adding to the roster and eventually winning a. Bully for you, Atlanta. I have you a thumbs up just for the say goodbye to Camargo part! There are relevant players on current rosters with question marks over their futures, and contenders are going to be tempted to" check out the. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Left-hander Jose Quintana signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates during the offseason after struggling to a 6.43 ERA in 63 innings last season, and he has been a rock solid option all season. Spring training is when teams typically get down to business locking up their best" They're" Discussion: No more outfield moves? . They made all of those moves without mortgaging any top prospect talent, and it wound up culminating in a World Series title. Swanson revealed that despite the Braves rigidness with their contract offer, the reality of a potential departure didnt particularly sink in with him. For that reason, Atlanta could get him relatively cheaply in his contract season. "First-year Braves relieverJoe Jimnezunderwent surgery to correct a lumbar spine strain this offseason,tweetsDavid OBrien of the Athletic. The Huntsville, Alabama native was a perennial All-Star closer in the early-to-mid-2010s with the Braves. No doubt that the Braves have had to deal with injuries, but that is not an excuse for a team that was one win shy of winning the National League a season ago. I like Buxton, but health is a big question mark with him. Whos the good young starter you are taking about? The Acuna and Albies deals give AA enormous leeway as far as paying Freeman. "When Major League Baseball's 2023 season begins, about the only thing that all 30 teams will have in common is that they'll all be trying to do as well or better than they did in 2022. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.https://t.co/PPPYdMypAv, Grant McAuley (@grantmcauley) February 28, 2023. Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / 20 hours ago. The night before" I expect hell rebound fine. Freeman broke new ground for the franchise on his extension and I see him doing it again on his FA deal, though it may not be the highest offer. MLB Trade Rumors and Signings TEX KAN Fri, 12:05p SEA SDP Fri, 12:10p BOS ATL Sat, 10:05a NYY PHI Sat, 10:05a MIN BAL Sat, 10:05a WAS STL Sat, 10:05a TAM MIN Sat, 10:05a NYM HOU Sat, 10:05a TOR. How do you feel about that news? Hard decision. For both of those guys, they could be in for an extended stay at reception unless the Braves want to honor their contribution with a heros offer. I would move on past the emotions and add/subtract for the long run. Bring back Soler (DH) February 25, The Athletic If they keep him, MLBTRs Matt Swartz projects a salary in the $9.1MM range. My only problem there is youre guaranteeing 7 yrs, taking Freddie into his age 39 season. "The MLB offseason is all but over, and spring training games will soon commence. He was nowhere to be found in the postseason and I feel thats sorta telling. "There is trouble brewing in the regionals sports network world. The Braves have a solid group. February 19, Michigan Live Hes likely seeking 6-8 years on a deal while we should only be giving 4-5. It may seem like MLB rosters are settled now that spring training is underway, but we all know teams will look different once games start mattering most. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Dodgers seem likely to focus on their own FA. He wont get it from the Braves. Their best player, who is one of the very best players in the league missed half the season. February 17, MLB Trade Rumors Ehhh, I think they keep him, especially since he will be cheap, and he proved to be effective when hes right. Freeman 1B L In their division their is no reason to believe they wont win again and then playoffs are a roll of the dice. Realistically, any NL East team needs to look beyond 2022 before trying to legitimately compete with them. 2021-22 Offseason Outlook Atlanta Braves MLBTR Originals. Freddie might be a free man now but will likely be back. Yes, he plays first base, and that means hes not a particularly versatile asset. "There will be one fewer superstar available in free agency next offseason after Manny Machado reportedly agreed to a massive new deal with the San Diego Padres. All stats courtesy of Baseball Reference and accurate through Tuesday's games. But he could be a great complement to acuna in the outfield. February 16, Bleacher Report Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports, Aug 20, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) in the dugout against the Houston Astros in the sixth inning at Truist Park. If Rosario and/or Soler get too expensive, maybe try a trade with Baltimore for Cedric Mullins? Ian Andersons latest unmitigated disaster. When guys become postseason starts like Rosario and Soler, they instantly become more valuable to their incumbent franchise than they are anywhere else. in case Soroka is Soroka. Here is a contingency plan for if the Braves cannot outbid the other teams for Freddys services. Eddy Rosario (LF) 9M 3 Years, Arbitration Replies: 4 Views: 899; Rating0 / 5; Last Post By. Outside 1 Raptors season with Kawhi, our sports team's playoffs have been pathetic. There is no way Freddie isnt wearing a Braves uniform for the rest of his career. Forget all that, get 5 signed is the priority. We lost so many pieces every step of the way and still persevered out on Top. Devito is 23 and yet to reach AA. And if it doesnt work out you could always offer a QO next offseason and recoup some value or take a second crack with him if he accepts. (Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports), Craig Kimbrel, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves. Is Verlander gonna be your new Bumgarner? Riley 3B R Just get the best players possible to defend their title. Wright has me believing and Ynoa is ok as a 5th. That doesn't mean they need to aim as high as Luis Castillo (CIN) or Frankie Montas (OAK), who will likely both take multiple top prospects to acquire, but there are other temporary options on the market who could be a fit. February 27, Bleacher Report The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. probably less than zero honestly. Where have they gone? Battle Won!!!!!!!! Dennis Lin and" Feb. 15: Britton's throwing session reportedly scouted by 6 teams - Hes just trying to throw in something with a little humor rather than being straight #s. Terrible is a huge overstatement. Alex Anthopoulos (Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images). Buxton would be an awesome addition. March 01, The Athletic You want to take the cold, hard numbers approach with a 4th OF- fine, totally cool. Kyle Wright (RP) 565K 2027 Waters CF S Pretty much impossible to trade him coming off if this DV incident. Use the Google and youll see. However, things can change very quickly in this game. Freemans Mom was Canadian and he grew up in Orange County so wouldnt Toronto and Anaheim be more logical destinations for him? The Braves up-the-middle defense would be insane, and they have plenty of prospects to offer the Twins in a trade. Both pitchers and batters are being penalized for not going about their business fast enough as the push to speed games up and cram more action into tighter windows has hit the ground" I think Angels would be more likely than the Dodgers if he were looking to go back to California. Look no further than how bad the Cubs were in April and how fantastic they have been since May. 5. Wow! To me, the most important signings this offseason will be Freeman and Soler. Lars Nootbaar takes center stage for Cardinals while Jack Flaherty starts on back fields. If the Braves do strike a deal to upgrade their bullpen, they need to be careful about not giving up too much for what would look to be a power-arm rental. In summary, pitchers" I didnt get to really watch him much post-trade. I would give him 7yr/$190M with an option for an 8th year at $20M with a $10M buyout. He will turn 33 in 2026 . News: Cubs trade 1B Anthony Rizzo to the Yankees for P Alexander Vizcaino (NYY #9 Prospect) and OF Kevin Alcantara (NYY #12 Prospect) Braves trade Michael Harris, Freddy Tarnok, and Kyle Muller to the Athletics for Matt Olson This is one of those trades where it really depends how high you are on Michael Harris. Maybe the money Atlanta saved on Swanson by going with Grissom will go towards Max Fried? Braves Country is REAL I was there for the WS. In their fourth consecutive season at the top of the National League East, the Braves finally put away their postseason demons to win the World Series. Braves - 4-26 - 4-28. . Bradley Beal drops hint about long-term future with Wizards. And I disagree that, if he gets six or seven years, the contract will eventually be a bummer. He absolutely raised the floor for what had been an under-performing Atlanta team, and he hit pay dirt when each of the four showed up huge in the postseason. Let him walk. if he left then it would be for SD or possible the Angels. Youre understanding the severe losses from the 2020 season for some teams and how some teams like ATL live dependent on each season to determine, at least in part, their financial foundation for the next season. The one thing that could slow the effervescent feel-goodery of their championship run is the pending contract negotiation with longtime face-of-the-franchise Freddie Freeman. Great hair and greate memes on Swanson? Who from the team is stealing money because of a bad contract? 8. "It took all of two days for the pitch clock to directly affect the outcome of a Major League Baseball game. I wouldnt rule out a non-tender myself. Not supporting him but I can understand a domestic relationship going too far and this happening. Even if hes not strictly an everyday regular, if hes on the roster, hes likely to get a lot of the playing time. Pache already has a Major League glove, and he should have a roster spot on the 2022 Braves. No respect at all for the pitching staff that basically shut the Brewers and the Dodgers prior to them. He only had 3, maybe 4 outings like this, but they were all at the end of the season. February 25, Bleacher Report Thats a stat now? On Swanson, a bold move wouldnt be signing another SS this winter but locking up Dansby on an extension a year early. The front office did a great job making a handful of under-the-radar moves at the deadline last year that wound up paying huge dividends, including adding NLCS MVP Eddie Rosario and World Series MVP Jorge Soler. Sign Rosario Started by drt1010 , 01-03-2023 10:35 AM. But youve never seen this. Theyve also managed to keep it together for years. Trade for Buxton, try for Verlander. They could be buyers or sellers. He can provide some power but does very little else. Hes likely seeking 30-35mil while we should only be at 25-28mil. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Those innings are no joke, and Atlanta will have to fill them again next year. It isnt that Atlanta is cheap. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAtlanta Braves and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. "Are commissioner Rob Manfred andMLBreally preparing a major push for a salary cap, a revival of the dispute that created the sports last massive work stoppage in 1994-95? "Major League Baseball games are too damn long or at least that's what everyone has been saying forever. It will be interesting to see what their Ozuna plans are now that his suspension is retroactive. We deserve 2021. Re-sign our pulse in number 5 and continue to crush the NL East. Benjamin101677 Freeman can use other teams interest and offers as leverage in talks with the Braves. Chipper Jones, Heart and soul of those Braves. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Guess what? "The Braves have signedJoe Harveyto a minor league deal earlier this week, according to the right-handers MLB.comprofile page. Theyre probably just going back and forth on the length. "It's certainly early to be speculating about Manny Machado's next team and contract, but the subject is no longer out of bounds. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Had Atlanta been able to hold game 5 his grand slam would be a top post season moment. Could we see a similar approach this summer? He gets a 1 year suspension without pay. Pache + Touissant for Buxton. I think your on the right track. The Athleticreported on Friday that the Rangers are in contact two more free-agent options at the position Robbie Grossman and Ben Gamel. Not to mention, the Braves outfield quandary goes deeper than those four. February 21, The Athletic Greinke a big no. Freeman is a BRAVE. Id say that wont happen, but knowing Oakland and Billy Beane, I wouldnt put it past them. Its not about who has the best win record in the division, its about winning the World Series. His versatility means a wide variety of contenders will be interested, but it still won't cost any elite prospect talent to acquire him as a two-month rental. Were never going to agree" Its pretty remarkable, in fact, that each of those four guys was able to make a distinct imprint on this postseason. If the Rangers were to follow through with signing" "There are a handful of players across baseball who do not receive the attention they deserve relative to their contributions. Other pitchers adjusted, RichRod got a lot worse. 2. If they want to give him more regular playing time in Triple-A, Chadwick Tromp was picked up from the Giants and 24-year-old Shea Langeliers isnt far from elbowing his way into the room. The money is easily made up by not making a signing like Smyly that was a waste of 11 mill right there. Would you be surprised if he was NTd? All picks and predictions are suggestions only. "The trade deadline for the 2023 Major League Baseball season is still miles away. Letting Dansby Swanson walk in free agency was controversial, but the move seems justified. Many longtime Braves fans look at this season as a bit of a payback for the times in the 90s when we fielded the better team in postseason and came up short 91 and the Minnesota dome particularly comes to mind.. "He was sturdy before, particularly in his lower half. Beal's current contract ties him to the Wizards through the 2025-26 season, with a player option for 2026-27. "Apple TV has made a decision about Katie Nolan for the 2023 MLB season. To begin the 2022-23 MLB offseason period, it seemed like the Atlanta Braves were the head and shoulders favorites to sign shortstop Dansby Swanson to a long-term deal. MLB trade rumors and news: Ozzie Albies, another young star, signs team-friendly extension with Braves. "In early December,Atlanta BravescatcherTravis dArnaudlanded in Los Angeles after a cross-country flight to a phone full of notifications and a new teammate. February 22, Sportsnaut Think again. According to ESPN'sJeff Passan, the two sides are finalizing an 11-year, $350 million deal. Acuna Jr. and Albies are both locked up on super cheap deals, so the Braves can afford it. May 26, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals second baseman Cesar Hernandez (1) turns a double play at second base ahead of a slide by Colorado Rockies first baseman Connor Joe (9) during the seventh inning at Nationals Park. February 23, Bleacher Report check out Fangraphs or Roster Resource. "With pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training this week and position players joining them in Arizona/Florida early next week, there's no time like the present to get caught up to speed on all the offseason comings and goings with one-sentence synopses on the current state of every" Hes often injured with only 1yr of control. It would almost make no sense not to give him a shot, with such a low arbitration number, and since they are going to need an extra RH arm in the oen as well.. Torontobecause his mom was Canadian? Reynolds LF S "With spring in full bloom, it's time for our favorite annual exercise: attempting to identify a breakout player for each team. Jays trade Gurriel and Moreno for Varsho. "Swarmer elected free agency in November, coming off a 2022 season in which he made his big-league debut after a seven-year climb through the minors. There are currently 5 users browsing this forum. As a Dodger fan, I would be stunned if that happens. Theres a chance it was bad luck for him with the homers. He would slot nicely at the back of the Atlanta rotation and could chew through some quality innings down the stretch without costing a significant prospect return. Bleacher Report "Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman has signed with the Texas Rangers,The New York Post reported Friday. Perhaps a year on it will be different. "Always searching for more pitching, on Sunday, the Twins claimed right-hander Dennis Santana off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. After all, Swanson had just posted the best season of his career in 2022, tallying 25 home . March 01, The Big Lead It is the offseason so why cant MLB come to a conclusion so the Braves can move into whatever direction they need? Ozuna DH R Cristian Pache (CF) 580K 2027+ Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports. February 23, Bleacher Report Grossman, 33, signed a two-year, $10 million" Find some more excuses for the Braves winning the World Series, but, but, but. Kyle Muller (LP) 570K 2027+ Rodriguez became terrible after they cracked down on sticky baseballs. 1. Soler cant play the field. With television ratings and attendance in a steady decline since the game was first invented (citation needed), MLB is finally getting around to fixing the only problem it has ever had by" If that were to happen, Braves fans would riot. I think his family will be fine, bro. Harvey has been assigned to the team's Triple-A camp. Despite its kinks, MLB's pitch clock paying immediate dividends, 8 MLB Teams That'll Have a Worse Record in 2023, I Hate the Pitch Clock, But Everything's Going to Be Okay, Two-way center fielders once roamed MLB. Arbitration-Eligible Players (projections from MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz). Most teams represent a city. The Atlanta Braves should look into trading for former local star Charlie Blackmon of the Colorado Rockies before the Aug. 2 MLB trade deadline. Total value 7/200. Bally broadcasts 14MLB" He's received all the hype in the world over the last couple of seasons, and his upside is undeniable, but he has still yet to even reach the AA level. This team has a lot of character and leadership. Just by going off what I see on his small sample size, he danced through the rain drops, a lot it seems. As for the outfield, much will depend upon whether or not the NL adopts the DH. and attending classes he will get 60-90 days max based off past. "Major League Baseballnow has a pitch clock. Frankly, whatever happens over the next six months wont really matter to the Braves. All that sounds great. It was a tough day for Ian Anderson as the Twins jumped on him early and beat Atlanta, 10-7. The Twins wouldnt even take that phone call. Replies: 7. The outfield makeup will interesting to watch. The Duvall decision is a touch more complex. MLB Trade Rumors "The Braves have signed Joe Harvey to a minor league deal earlier this week, according to the right-hander's MLB.com profile page. Aug 30, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Marcell Ozuna (20) looks on from the dugout against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning at Truist Park. Out of three (3) better teams on paper in the post season- we WON and the team with the best reg season record LOST. Sign Freddie Brewers Rumors. Because they didnt have a team that could do it themselves. I vehemently disagree with you. He was terrible for the Braves. The Atlanta Braves have to fix their bullpen if they even want to dream of postseason baseball. The Atlanta Braves have virtually their entire core locked up on very team-friendly deals. And to be frank, if this move works out, then the Braves will have figured out seven of their eight position players in the field. Do I think Freddie is worth the money absolutely, but Im also old enough now to separate the fan side from the business side. Their biggest weakness right now has to be their horrendous bullpen. Bully for you, Atlanta might be the stupidest thing youve written, and thats saying a lot. For me its emotional, I learned the game by watching on TBS, played the game, and honestly stood by in the lean years for my Bravos. "Until players start putting up actual, real numbers, stat projections for the 2023 Major League Baseball season are all we have. "TheTexas Rangersmay not be set at left field just yet. Braves Trade Discussion and Rumors "Given his strong start to the season, his highly affordable contract and the utter dearth of impact arms not only on the summer trade market but also on the upcoming free-agent market, there's a chance that the Braves could coerce a team into parting with a potentially exorbitant package of young talent to . My definition for a breakout candidate is simply a player I expect to perform at a dramatically higher level than their major-league track record, or to burst onto the scene and blow away the" One wayward thought: given the shortstops that are available this winter, the Braves could be bold and look now for a long-term replacement for Swanson at short, but thats probably a little too cute for Anthopoulos. Right now is our window to win World Series titles though and I do think some improvements need to be made if were going to pull that off again. After a breakthrough year for the Atlanta Braves in 2020, the 2021 team has yet to play .500 baseball in the first 2.5 months of the regular season. To complain about something so trivial is such a waste of timeas I guess responding to it is. February 20, Bleacher Report But to seeMichael Harris IInow, thighs like a fullback and arms that send his bat whistling through the strike zone with a familiar seemingly effortless left-handed swing is to see a young man who clearly didnt spend the" This year's trade deadline is on Tuesday, Aug. 2, and teams will have until 6 p.m. After all, Swanson had just posted the best season of his career in 2022, tallying 25 home runs, 96" The Mets and my Phillies are good, but not quite good enough. If a bad year or 2 of Freddie gets you 4 or 5 years of MVP caliber Freddie, Ill make that deal because other teams would. As of now, theres no telling if Ozuna will play again or if the Braves would have any recourse to getting out of his contract, should they want to. We are a powerhouse as what I call Braves Nation. Pay Duvall 9m arbitration, sign Rosario to 2yr/14m. As a fan, Ill buy theres no money for other signings- but not Freeman. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images). The reason it could seriously go either way with the Cubs is they are up against it financially as an organization. However, it wouldnt surprise me if the Dodgers were among the teams trying to pry Olson, Chapman, and Manaea et all from Oakland. This team is better than 88 wins. With Adam Duvall done for the season, the Atlanta . The 33-year-old has a 3.70 ERA and 3.26 FIP in 97.1 innings on the year, and he tossed seven shutout innings against the Miami Marlins last time out. The Braves appear to be set to compete for the next half-decade or longer and its because of these great value deals. Unless he strikes out every plate appearance in March, Grissom will play between Austin Riley and Ozzie Albies in the Atlanta infield. You do it for Freddie, though. He might owe it to the union and other players to take the high offer but he doesnt owe his family more money, come on. Hes posted 4.0 rWAR or better in each of the last six seasons (except for 2020, when he put up 3.2 rWAR in 60 games). "Spring training is underway and Major League Baseball's new pitch clock is causing all kinds of chaos. Montas + Olson from Oakland would run about 17mil. Im probably okay with that as I want to see Freeman spend his entire career with the Braves. Started by Vampirate, 10-08-2022 09:23 PM. LMAO. Hes 99.9% getting non-tendered. More than two months later after signing with the Cubs, Dansby Swanson thenopened up about his experiencein his first foray into free agency. But chances he leaves Atl are as good as Baltimore winning a Title. Everything else is probable. Series title a big no is still miles away feel thats sorta telling riley and Ozzie Albies in the missed. 2023 Major League Baseball season are all we have all stats courtesy of Baseball Reference accurate. Core locked up on very team-friendly deals pitching, on Sunday, the reality of a departure. 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