2020 Atlanta Braves News

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Sports Illustrated predicted the Braves would win the NL East by 1 game over the Nationals. In the NL Playoffs they predicted the Braves will beat the Cubs in the NLDS then lose to the Dodgers in the NLCS.

https://www.si.com/mlb/2020/03/11/baseball-preview-new-york-yankees

This season will have an asterisk next to the final standings. Circa: 1995.

 

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This season will have an asterisk next to the final standings. Circa: 1995.

Hopefully this will be like 1995

 

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Major League Signings

• Will Smith, LHP: Three years, $40MM
• Marcell Ozuna, OF: One year, $18MM
• Cole Hamels, LHP: One year, $18MM
• Travis d’Arnaud, C: Two years, $16MM
• Chris Martin, RHP: Two years, $14MM
• Nick Markakis, OF: One year, $4MM
• Tyler Flowers, C: One year, $4MM
• Darren O’Day, RHP: One year, $2.25MM
• Adeiny Hechavarria, INF: One year, $1MM
• Total spending: $117.25MM

Trades And Claims

• None

Notable Minor League Signings

• Felix Hernandez, Josh Tomlin, Charlie Culberson, Yonder Alonso, Chris Rusin, Yangervis Solarte, Peter O’Brien, Rafael Ortega

Notable Losses

• Josh Donaldson, Dallas Keuchel, Julio Teheran, Matt Joyce, Jerry Blevins, Billy Hamilton, Francisco Cervelli, Anthony Swarzak, John Ryan Murphy
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• 2020 Season Outlook:
  The Liberty Media-owned Braves are projected to start 2020 with a franchise-record Opening Day payroll of $157MM.
  

 

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Looks like the parent club gave a stock memorandum to their MiLB teams to release and send out. The only difference I see, other than the corresponding teams’ header, is that Rome didn’t sign off with “y’all.” Ha!Ha!(why do we in this country seem to give 2 Ha Ha’s when trying to make a joke?-Why not Ha!Ha!Ha!).

 

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Looks like the parent club gave a stock memorandum to their MiLB teams to release and send out. The only difference I see, other than the corresponding teams’ header, is that Rome didn’t sign off with “y’all.” Ha!Ha!(why do we in this country seem to give 2 Ha Ha’s when trying to make a joke?-Why not Ha!Ha!Ha!).

Great point The Florida Fire Frogs still haven't made an announcement

 

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https://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/thoughts-ponder-braves-mlb-sit-idle/mM3vXKbCVKuHm8f4VBkvmM/

 

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https://www.talkingchop.com/2020/3/...raves-prospects-minor-leagues-shea-langeliers

 

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https://www.ajc.com/sports/baseball/thoughts-ponder-braves-mlb-sit-idle/mM3vXKbCVKuHm8f4VBkvmM/

I'm surprised the Florida Fire Frogs haven't put out a memo like Gwinnett,Rome and Mississippi Here's something from Minor League Baseball President and CEO Pat O' Connor

 

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I'm surprised the Florida Fire Frogs haven't put out a memo like Gwinnett,Rome and Mississippi Here's something from Minor League Baseball President and CEO Pat O' Connor

Maybe the Braves sent Langeliers down to Florida instead of Mississippi so he could play when the Frogs open up?
Most of the events I work have been cancelled, except for an event at Mercer in Macon and the Sugarloaf Golf Classic(TPC), as of today. Also, Garth Brooks in May(Charlotte, NC)is still on.

 

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Maybe the Braves sent Langeliers down to Florida instead of Mississippi so he could play when the Frogs open up?
Most of the events I work have been cancelled, except for an event at Mercer in Macon and the Sugarloaf Golf Classic(TPC), as of today. Also, Garth Brooks in May(Charlotte, NC)is still on.

The Fire Frogs are Single A Advanced so that would be the place for him to go since i think he'll be quickly promoted to Atlanta.

 

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Rob Manfred’s office leaked out July as a more probable date of return for MLB.

 

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Rob Manfred’s office leaked out July as a more probable date of return for MLB.

So the MLB season may go into late November or December

 

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So the MLB season may go into late November or December

Maybe they just play a short season? Complaints will ensue concerning unbalanced schedules, therefore new 2 or 2 1/2 or 3 month schedules might be drafted up?

 

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Maybe they just play a short season? Complaints will ensue concerning unbalanced schedules, therefore new 2 or 2 1/2 or 3 month schedules might be drafted up?

The season could be 145 games like the Gwinnett Stripers,Rome Braves,Florida Fire Frogs and Misissippi Braves. I would be for that.

 

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The season could be 145 games like the Gwinnett Stripers,Rome Braves,Florida Fire Frogs and Misissippi Braves. I would be for that.

Might only have time for 81. Has a regular season game ever been played during the second week in October?

 

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Might only have time for 81. Has a regular season game ever been played during the second week in October?

If there are that few games being played i would be for not starting up the 2020 season at all and just starting up in February 2021.

 

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If there are that few games being played i would be for not starting up the 2020 season at all and just starting up in February 2021.

I have to agree with you, even though I love the game and we have a good team.
However, the money is too rich for all involved and they are all like pimps on the corner looking for the next “green” field of play. Lol.