The Huntsville, Alabama native was a perennial All-Star closer in the early-to-mid-2010s with the Braves. Bitching about something on a free to you Internet site is a weird flex. February 16, The Athletic Since I am not a Bravesfan I hope they let Freddie walk because it will benefit the other teams in the NL East. Remember, Chicks dig the long ball!. With the Cincinnati Reds out of contention and Drury having a career year on a one-year contract, there might not be a more obvious trade candidate in all of baseball, and the Braves have looked like a logical landing spot since Ozzie Albies hit the injured list with a fractured left foot in mid-June. Trade for Marte/Reynolds/Buxton February 27, The Big Lead PLUS they still have extra cash for the bench, bullpen, and in season trades. When Acua comes back Rosario can platoon with Duvall in the OF and with Soler at DH. Other pitchers adjusted, RichRod got a lot worse. The Mets and my Phillies are good, but not quite good enough. Obviously, it will cost more than the previous group, but pretty clear Pache and Waters will not cut it. Id much rather have the ability to cut bait after his age 37 season if hes starting to decline rapidly. As for the outfield, much will depend upon whether or not the NL adopts the DH. 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. Dodgers were 1st in attendance they have a 50k stadium. Love the fact they won but dont let it fog the lens of going forward. In 2019 when Atlanta kept him in minors for the majority of the season he didnt complain just played hard. FF will be getting at the very least a 100MM contract and Iglesias will be getting at the very least a 35MM. And then there are the guys who have something to prove and who can't wait. While Atlanta is no longer interested in third baseman Kris Bryant due to the emergence of Austin Riley at the hot corner, you better believe Braves Country would love to bring Craig Kimbrel back home. Making his guaranteed money 5/170, the two options would be present to account for his performance at that point. Harvey has been assigned to the teams Triple-A camp. But youve never seen this. 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. Not supporting him but I can understand a domestic relationship going too far and this happening. 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Atlanta has Ronald Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies, Spencer Strider, Michael Harris, Austin Riley, Matt Olson, and even newcomer Sean Murphy on contract extensions, which is truly remarkable. To be honest, I really enjoyed that paragraph. WTF! 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. The Atlanta Braves used a 21-6 month of June to value back into contention, and they are now poised to battle the New York Mets for NL East supremacy the rest of the way in their quest to repeat as World Series champions. All the experts have their noses well out of joint because none of you picked the Braves-none in the regular season, and none in the post, so as it stands you want to downplay that and say the Braves were lucky and played in a poor division, and this is after all the adversity the Braves had to overcome. They could have traded any number of their star players at the deadline. Atlanta Braves Forum Baseball Atlanta Braves If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Think Atlanta will work with him and see what they can do with him. If the Braves do not want him back, its hard to picture his trade value. I would be very surprised if Richard Rodriguez was non tender the Braves gave up a good young prospect starter to get him. They made all of those moves without mortgaging any top prospect talent, and it wound up culminating in a World Series title. Its different in Braves Country. The Braves represent an entire region. The Atlanta Braves should look into trading for former local star Charlie Blackmon of the Colorado Rockies before the Aug. 2 MLB trade deadline. Matt Olson (1B) 5M 2024 He may have made his Atlanta debut last season at second base after Orlando Arcia pulled a hammy after Albies broke his foot, but Grissom is a middle infielder to his core. The Braves shouldn't be one of them. "Come the end of the 2022 Major League Baseball season, Aaron Judge's 62 home runs and numerous other league-leading figures made it decidedly unnecessary to question which hitter had the best year. Are Rob Manfred and the owners really gearing up for a salary cap push? Devito is 23 and yet to reach AA. Give Rosario/Soler 2yr/20M with option for 3rd at 12M with 2M buyout. The team is in excellent shape. You have Ronald Acua Jr. in right, fellow Troublemaker Michael Harris II in center, Riley at third, Albies at second, Matt Olson at first and Sean Murphy behind the dish. His next contract will take him into his late thirties, and its going to be costly. If Atlanta is in danger of losing him, they could increase their own offer during FA. Yankees' star outfield prospect should be off-limits after huge developmental leap. The Braves usually a tight lipped but things have leaked. SMH! He plays a decent center field can drive in runs and keeps his mouth shut and plays game hard. Morton, Ian Anderson, and Max Fried make for a stellar top of the rotation, and theres some serious upside to untap if Mike Soroka can return healthy and either Huascar Ynoa, Kyle Wright, Kyle Muller, or Touki Toussaint can establish themselves in the bigs. Now theyre in a situation where they want to be fair with Freddie, but not overpay. The entire point of implementing something so drastic was to capture new fans and new eyeballs. 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. "There are a handful of players across baseball who do not receive the attention they deserve relative to their contributions. Over the years the Mets have had so many health issues, the Injury Bug now qualifies for squatters rights in the Mets clubhouse. According to ESPN'sJeff Passan, the two sides are finalizing an 11-year, $350 million deal. ET that day to put the finishing touches on their roster for the stretch run. If DH becomes open I would prefer Soler, just with his power upside but Duvall has been pretty reliable as well. 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. Bring back Soler (DH) Taking $200MM vs $100MM makes zero difference in the lives of the Freemans or their descendents. To begin the 2022-23 MLB offseason period, it seemed like theAtlanta Braveswere thehead and shoulders favorites to sign shortstopDansby Swansonto a long-term deal. Kyle Wright (RP) 565K 2027 The California thing really doesnt matter, I think. Theyll never get it because they dont want to get it. Started by Crusader, 04-26-2022 07:59 PM . February 28, Bleacher Report Harvey has been assigned to the team's Triple-A camp. The Braves are a well-run franchise in a division they figure to rule for the time being. Of course, thats without a new contract for Freeman, but winning the World Series ought to help make the extra room in the payroll to keep the player who waited the longest in Atlanta to win. Rangers Have Had Talks With Robbie Grossman, Apple TV makes decision on Katie Nolan announcing MLB games, How MLB pitch clock would impact famous baseball moments, Joe Jimenez Underwent Offseason Spine Surgery, Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day, Braves Michael Harris II: Bigger, stronger, aiming for more after storybook rookie season. It was a tough day for Ian Anderson as the Twins jumped on him early and beat Atlanta, 10-7. Trade for Reynolds or Mullins (win-now vs. waiting on Pache/Waters to maybe play at the ML level) 30 home runs isnt too bad, but averaging only 15 after 2020 when he hit 18 in just 60 games isnt great. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Imagine a line up like this going forward to get a few more rings. 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. and attending classes he will get 60-90 days max based off past. This is a nonsense, in a division that had Scherzer, Trea Turner and De Grom for most of the year, along with a decent Marlins team with a good pitching staff who are on the improve, the press wants to downplay the credibility of the Braves winning the division and then winning the World Series. Theyre set up to be competitive for a long time because of it, but still have some players on awful deals which could impact that. Seager 2nd, Acua 3rd, Freddie 4th, then Riley, Seager isnt happening. The rest of the world already thinks the Braves fans are racist with their idiotic tomahawk chop so lets show them were also homophobes by hiring this POS. Sign a veteran starter at high AAV for one year (Greinke, Verlander? 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. Reynolds LF S Unless he strikes out every plate appearance in March, Grissom will play between Austin Riley and Ozzie Albies in the Atlanta infield. Sometimes, it's a case of playing in the shadow of a bigger star. With all the negotiating already taking place this winter, I can see both sides agreeing to make an example of Ozuna and allow the Braves to release him. I dont think its possible they can afford FF and Iglesias so I dont think Iglesias is likely. After all, Swanson had just posted the best season of his career in 2022, tallying 25 home runs, 96 runs batted in, and 18 stolen bases, along with elite defense in the middle of the diamond, en route to a 6.4 WAR campaign (per Fangraphs). 01-16-2023, 08:26 PM. Nothing more, nothing less. 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.. Behind those starters, William Contreras shows promise and can serve as the backup behind the plate. Ahead we have taken a closer look at the buyer vs. seller debate while also highlighting a pair of ideal targets to address their roster needs. 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. How many years now has Kershaw been projected to be wearing a Rangers cap for because hes from Texas? It wont happen. Page 1 of 98 1 2 3 11 51 . Apple will not bring back Melanie Newman" 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. A lot of players done worse and fans took them back. Soler and Rosario were the NLCS and World Series MVPs, respectively, but they are both straight-up free agents free to sign wherever they please. I never want to see Ozuna in a Braves uniform again. Give Freeman a 6yr/150M Atlanta Braves Rumors - MLB Trade Rumors Braves Rumors Braves Sign Matt Swarmer To Minor League Deal By Steve Adams | February 27, 2023 at 11:16am CDT The Braves signed righty Matt. . I think his family will be fine, bro. Probably, but they are starting to let payroll go up. The night before" Id also like to see Duvall and Soler back. sign Raisel Iglesias ProSportsDaily.com is not affiliated with the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, FIFA, NCAA, or any of the newspapers linked to. We could pry one of them away for a formidable starter.,Trade two of our Pitchers plus an outfielder then sign Michael Lorenson as a Mid inning reliever and he comes with a good bat..Also, Thom Brennan would be great on Braves TV or Radio as a play by play guy, he has served his time in the sin bin (Penalty Box)and he is from Braves Country being born in Salisbury, N.C.where his dad began a great broadcast career. Is Verlander gonna be your new Bumgarner? Of course, hed make most of the money in his early years. "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? The 31-year-old Harvey has amassed a 3.32 ERA and a 29.75% strikeout." February 27 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.. If they wont bring back the previous group, they have to look for a trade or two. Most teams represent a city. After all, Swanson had just posted the best season of his career in 2022, tallying 25 home runs, 96" February 21, The Score #Braves 5th-starter candidates havent exactly roared out of the gateMeanwhile, I predict Vaughn Grissom (3-for-3 w/ 2-out, 2-run double today) wins shortstop job if he maintains his current .517 avg and 1.214 OPS. "The MLB offseason is all but over, and spring training games will soon commence. Theres certainly room for an addition here or there, but its more likely the Braves will tinker around the edges of the roster. The Braves were using him a lot, so I wouldnt be surprised if he had a tired arm, but that was enough to keep him off the roster. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Braves Country is REAL! While Soler and Rosario are the decorated heroes of this outfield foursome, Pederson and Duvall have been the active pair thus far. February 25, Bleacher Report (But seriously, it was his job to lose entering spring IMO. Great idea, just what the Braves need. Less than one year after the lockout zapped much of the excitement surrounding the sport, front offices made up for it with some impressive commitments to star players. But thats not why we bring this up. March 01, The Big Lead Hard decision. Or, more accurately, months away. Travis Demeritte was added to the 40-man roster to compete for a backup role as well. ), Of course, a LOT depends on the Ozuna situation and the DH decision. "To begin the 2022-23 MLB offseason period, it seemed like theAtlanta Braveswere thehead and shoulders favorites to sign shortstopDansby Swansonto a long-term deal. Likewise with Greinke. Couldnt locate the fastball and kept missing towards the middle of the plate and gave up some HRs. Forget the hes-from-Georgia stuff because that shouldnt matter. He went 3-for-3 with a two-run double in the Braves' spring training defeat at the Minnesota Twins. He is the franchise record holder for most career saves, eclipsing Baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz during his last season with the Braves. Trade Deadline and the Second Half Rumors, Ideas and Conversation. He turns 28 in December and will be a free agent after next season. Jorge Soler (RF/DH) 13M 3 Years If the Braves are already at their payroll from last season of 140mil its quite possible that even with an increase in payroll we simply cant afford to bring Freddie back AND build out the depth of this roster unless the team is about to approach 200mil for payroll. Freeman brings so many things to the Braves that you just cant measure with WAR. 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. With an otherworldly .517 batting average and a 1.214 OPS, Grissom is dominating high school . He was actually lights out and one of the reasons why the bullpen turned around after the trade deadline. Would you be surprised if he was NTd? With freeman kids getting older and school age and Freeman living in Southern California during off season; already have a World Series ring Los Angeles dodgers could be mighty tempting. February 16, Bleacher Report The Major League deal is worth $2 million but Grossman could earn several million more in incentives. Ozuna DH R On Swanson, a bold move wouldnt be signing another SS this winter but locking up Dansby on an extension a year early. An excellent or high number of wins in your division is not necessarily an indicator of the depth of talent in that division nor an indicator how strong the division is, in fact Id say if you looked at the starting rosters of Washington, Mets, Miami, across the board it was better than Rockies or Diamondbacks. Its pretty remarkable, in fact, that each of those four guys was able to make a distinct imprint on this postseason. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Weve got studs in Fried/Anderson/Morton. . February 24, The Athletic Are the Braves having to play a waiting game on signings b/c we dont know what will happen yet? Braves Country is REAL I was there for the WS. This team is better than 88 wins. Always free! MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com AL Notes: Alvarez, Torres, Flexen By Nick Deeds | February 28, 2023 at 9:52pm CDT Astros GM Dana Brown discussed star slugger Yordan Alvarez 's health during an. Freeman will resign, if not theres Rizzo. Its not even March and the Hot Stove League is getting stoked to brow-singeing levels for next winter" Re-sign Freeman Started by Vampirate, 10-08-2022 09:23 PM. You do it for Freddie, though. Youve seen balk-offs. 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. They are closer to 95 wins when healthy. Ill give Verlander 10 years. Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / 20 hours ago. While the fifth spot in the rotation remains up for grabs after Ian Andersons latest unmitigated disaster on the mound, Grissom is hotter than the freaking sun at the plate. I figure Ozuna is going to be suspended for at least half the season and not knowing when Ronnie will return makes having them back all the more important to start the year. Many questions and it seems no answers. The bullpen remains mostly intact as well, with the southpaw triumvirate of Will Smith, Tyler Matzek, and A.J. Lastly, the Braves should win the NL East again in 2022 if they have good luck with health. Between now and then, several players will likely sign contract extensions to remain with their teams long-term. "He was sturdy before, particularly in his lower half. 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. Say good bye to Camargo and Arcia "Early reviews on the new pitch clock rules in Major League Baseball have been overwhelmingly positive thus far after a pair of two-and-a-half-hour spring training games (San Diego Padres vs. Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals vs. Texas Rangers) went down Friday. Thats the craziest thing Ive heard so far. The Braves have a solid group. "On the first day of spring training,Metsmanager Buck Showalter recalled the fear of losingBrandon Nimmoto free agency. Total value 7/200. I vehemently disagree with you. 1. Im not sure if twin bite on that or not. I like Buxton, but health is a big question mark with him. Either way, it's too soon to know which players will be available. Riley 3B R Easy. MLB trade rumors and news: Ozzie Albies, another young star, signs team-friendly extension with Braves. Wow! "TheTexas Rangersmay not be set at left field just yet. Bally broadcasts 14MLB" 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" February 16, Bleacher Report I think your on the right track. Not to mention, the Braves outfield quandary goes deeper than those four. Freeman gets better pitches for other players to hit just by his presence in the lineup. MLB breakout candidates: One player from all 30 teams who could make a surprise impact in 2023. That's 21 minutes faster than" Braves anticipating 'crazy year' from healthy Ronald Acuna Jr. 1 Sentence to Describe Every MLB Team Entering Spring Training 2023, Why your MLB team didn't do what you wanted this winter, MLB Players with the Most to Prove Heading into 2023 Spring Training. He spoke in a hushed tone, as if he were sharing a repressed memory. Albies 2B S "Kirk Gibson's at-bat in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series, from the moment he hobbles out of the dugout to Vin Scully exclaiming, "She is gone!" But chances he leaves Atl are as good as Baltimore winning a Title. 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Regardless, expect them to be buyers, and finding a stopgap at second base while Ozzie Albies is on the injured list and bolstering the starting rotation will be their biggest to-do list items. Would you NT him? I think Camargo and Arcia get non-tendered, Heredia only makes the team if Pache shows again that hes not ready. Theyre the champs, and thats the ultimate winter gavel drop. I honestly think he was either dealing with an injury late last season, or most likely he got gassed ajd wore down. 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. Send Pache and another prospect? You cant let the face of your team walk or the World Series MVP who hit 48 home runs just two years ago walk. Had Atlanta been able to hold game 5 his grand slam would be a top post season moment. We got hot at the right time and you guys didnt, simple as that. There are two ways the Atlanta Braves can approach this year's trade deadline. Emailed daily. It will be interesting to see what their Ozuna plans are now that his suspension is retroactive. According toEvan Drellichof The Athletic, commissioner Rob Manfred has said MLB's economic reform committee is" "The Cactus League and Grapefruit League seasons have begun and Opening Day is only five weeks away. I thought about that a little and think I would do something silly like 7 years at 240 mil with at least 60 mil deferred for 10 years. Hes likely seeking 6-8 years on a deal while we should only be giving 4-5. Hopefully he gets at least a 1 year suspension. Freddie will take the most money offered,he owes it to his family.7 yrs 200+ is my guess. Point being, theres only so much change a sport can take in a single winter, so lets assume for the sake of sanity that Freeman will remain with the only organization he has ever known. Pache already has a Major League glove, and he should have a roster spot on the 2022 Braves. The money is easily made up by not making a signing like Smyly that was a waste of 11 mill right there. Preach Crime dog! Chances are this doesnt happen with an 88 win team 2 years in a row. "Apple TV has made a decision about Katie Nolan for the 2023 MLB season. After reaching the American League Championship Series in" You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. But so long as they have Acuna and Albies locked into ridiculously team-friendly deals, and so long as their largest contract belongs toCharlie Morton on a minimal-risk, short-term contract, these Braves should have the money to overpay a little to keep new Chipper in his locker spot. Join Newsletter. Will the Pitch Clock Equal Big Baseball Ratings? It just seems that the Twins will try to run it back next year looking for a better outcome, and trading Buxton would be a big hole to replace rather quickly. February 19, Michigan Live @GETBUCKETS, What about Byron Buxton as a trade target? Greinke a big no. in case Soroka is Soroka. They could be buyers or sellers. So I think either Atlanta under bid him in talks or Freeman is looking for a major cash in. With Acuna coming back, theyre already overcrowded (even if Acuna isnt ready by opening day). Kevin, our region. That is how they won the WS. Reds are open for Biz with Castillo and Sonny Gray. Allows you to choose the data by which the thread list will be sorted. With rookie standout Spencer Strider rapidly approaching a career-high in innings pitched during his professional career and Ian Anderson struggling to an 8.03 ERA in his last six starts, the Braves would be wise to add some starting pitching depth. Then bat him him lead off. Some of them are inevitably going to end up disappointed in this regard, but which" The three CFs are top talent and worth trading for. Brewers Rumors. Kimbrel is pitching well, but may not be what he was in Atlanta. Coming off a 94 wRC+ season that saw him post just 0.6 fWAR between the Cubs and Braves, the Braves werent likely to exercise their half of the option if the decision had made it that far. I would keep him because I think he could be worth that 3.1, and what else are you going to get with that? Agree. Unfortunately, AlexAnthopoulos has made a couple of signings hes likely regretting right now. 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. If Grissom continues to put in the work with Ron Washington, the Braves will have struck gold with another homegrown talent over at short. Acuna Jr. and Albies are both locked up on super cheap deals, so the Braves can afford it. Here, theScore's Josh Goldberg and" We deserve 2021. If Freeman was going say why not do a contract before other teams had a chance to give him offers? 6. - Trade for Buxton, try for Verlander. "The trade deadline for the 2023 Major League Baseball season is still miles away. He can provide some power but does very little else. When we nominate a" February 27, The Athletic For the players, they certainly should have positive associations from their time in Atlanta, and their popularity meters will be less sensitive in Atlanta than with a fresh fanbase. Started by Robbie, 12-23-2022 06:09 PM . Thats a stat now? There are rumors that the Oakland Athletics are planning to cut their payroll, so we can try to entice them to get 2 players: Oakland Athletics sends As a fan, Ill buy theres no money for other signings- but not Freeman. The Atlanta Braves have virtually their entire core locked up on very team-friendly deals. The Athleticreported on Friday that the Rangers are in contact two more free-agent options at the position Robbie Grossman and Ben Gamel. Great hair and greate memes on Swanson? Langeliers C R Let dArnaud and others rotate through the DH spot if that happens, with Contreras getting starts behind the plate. Diamond Sports, which operates the 19 Bally Sports channels, missed a $140 million interest payment earlier this month and is expected to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy soon,according to Sportico. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Ratings appear to be the most obvious metric to gauge success because if a game is shorter" Use this control to limit the display of threads to those newer than the specified time frame. But he could be a great complement to acuna in the outfield. 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