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FredJacket said:
This will end up with serious "regret" for at least 1 team. He's getting overpaid due to supply/demand (& 2 division rivals in the battle over him).

So... should he begin to "act his age" right away... regrets for team who signs him.

If he indeed repeats 2019 (or at least does consistently solidify the middle of his team's batting order), the teams that couldn't quite woo him will wish they'd made the fiscal stretch.

Not sure I can see any middle ground where everyone feels good about the deals done/not done.
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If the Braves resign Josh Donaldson for 4 years they wont regret it because they will have their heavy hitting 3rd baseman;)
 
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GTJake said:
Happy New Year to all you guys, I really enjoy the baseball talk here and have a lot of respect for everyone's knowledge and opinions.
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I echo these sentiments (or cinnamons?)

As a non-baseball fan, I've learned a good bit from the back n' forth here.
I've learned @YellowJacketFan2018 is a hoot.
I've learned @Milwaukee has a hawt sister.
I've learned from @FredJacket that at least one gNats fans can be tolerated :smuggrin:.
And I've learned that @Buzzbomb knows nothing about basketball ... well, he knows about women's bball so that counts for something ... I guess ... ok, maybe not.

Happy New Year, foools!!
 
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jayparr said:
Even mine?
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You know more about GT and the Braves, than I do.
I value your knowledge and opinions.

Trust me, you guys are the best! I’ve been on the Hive since the ‘90’s(kjmc15)and I don’t even post any Braves over there. Don’t think I ever did. Really miss GTJT(Scottie from Va.), he was with our small group on the Rivals free board and original Hiver. He forgot more baseball than I ever knew. Seriously, you guys make the discussions perfectly enjoyable. I’m so glad Fred joined us this year. Without Mike, don’t know what I’d do?

Oh and @kg01 you do know baseball! Sharp dude, and funny as all get out. Love you too, Brother! I’m thrilled you joined the talk this year.
 
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The AAV is going to be out of sight. Supply and Demand, and win or lose in this war, the Nats. are showing the love today! Heard Minnesota increased their offer, too!

Bowden’s information is that if Donaldson ends up signing elsewhere, the Braves ‘he’s been told’ will “pivot” to Marcel Ozuna or Nick Castellanos.
 
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Don’t you think Atlanta has taken notice of where Washington would have been, without the 19-31 start in our Division? Still won it all. These were their injuries:
 
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Buzzbomb said:

The AAV is going to be out of sight. Supply and Demand, and win or lose in this war, the Nats. are showing the love today! Heard Minnesota increased their offer, too!

Bowden’s information is that if Donaldson ends up signing elsewhere, the Braves ‘he’s been told’ will “pivot” to Marcel Ozuna or Nick Castellanos.
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HELL YES THIS IS WHAT I LIKE FROM AA!:):cool::D:smuggrin:
 
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Are we going to be surprised when the the AAV is 28-30 m.?
How about 5 years-125 m.? Five at 150 m.?

He’s going to be making more than Freeman. See the photo. above with Freddie hugging him?
Next year he’s going to be playing “grab arse” and reaching down in that pocket for a pick 100.
 
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It was brought up today, that JD hit .158 in the playoffs.
That ought to increase his value. But seriously, they are not paying him for B.Avg.
He’s never going to hit .300, we got that. 3B is a premium position.
 
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These are not from me:
@michaelgbaron
NL fWAR projections, 2020:
1) #Dodgers - 50
2) #Mets - 43.9
3) #Nationals - 41
4) #Braves - 40.4
5) #Cubs - 40
6) #Padres - 38.1
7) #Phillies - 36.1
8) #Cardinals - 35.5
9) #Brewers - 34.6
10) #DBacks - 33.4


Who is on your starting lineup card for all decade team: Atl. or Wash. or ? Please list.
Here is mine-
C, McCann
1B, Freeman
2B, Albies
SS, Swanson(wish it would have been Elvis, Andrus, that was)
3B, Rain Bringer
LF, Kakes(I know he played RF for the majority of the decade)
CF, Acuna
RF, Hayward
SP, Tim Hudson
LM, Kris Medlin
SR, Kimbrell
 
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Would you guys want Pillar or Gordon for the OF?

Sorry they aren’t IF Fred. Nats. have other needs. 3B, Reserve IF; Bullpen?
 
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David O’Brien of The Athletic predicts Donaldson back to the Braves(not that it means too much; I won the Hive prediction contest about 3 years ago from over 200 people, kjmc15, and currently can’t predict bathroom visits). Minnesota has been confirmed, as the third team offering Josh a 4th year.

Don Larsen passes away
Larsen, who famously pitched a perfect game in the 1956 World Series, passes away at 90.
 
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Buzzbomb said:
David O’Brien of The Athletic predicts Donaldson back to the Braves(not that it means too much; I won the Hive prediction contest about 3 years ago from over 200 people, kjmc15, and currently can’t predict bathroom visits). Minnesota has been confirmed, as the third team offering Josh a 4th year.

Don Larsen passes away
Larsen, who famously pitched a perfect game in the 1956 World Series, passes away at 90.
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Lord,I hope Dave O'Brien is right;)
 
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