Atlanta Braves News

[YellowJacketFan2018]

Care to guess, without looking, what player is the Braves’ highest payroll obligation in 2021 after Freeman?

Julio Teheran

 

[GTballer21]

Care to guess, without looking, what player is the Braves’ highest payroll obligation in 2021 after Freeman?

Ender?

 

[GTballer21]

Care to guess, without looking, what player is the Braves’ highest payroll obligation in 2021 after Freeman?

Just looked it up... wow

Our very own Bobby Bonilla

 

[herb]

Just looked it up... wow

Our very own Bobby Bonilla

Yep, Bruce Sutter. He last pitched for the Braves in 1988 but is owed over 10 million dollars in 2021. In the thirty, 30!, years since he retired he has been getting a little over a million a year. The final payment is due in 2021 and includes the original amount agreed to, 9.1 million, in addition to the last interest payment.

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

The Braves are thinking about giving Gwinnett 3rd baseman Austin Riley some work in the outfield during spring training

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/atlanta-braves

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

The Dodgers have shut down starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw indefinately because of an undisclosed arm issue according to CBS Sports online.

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

Braves right handed pitcher Mike Siroka sounds like he's having shoulder problems

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/02/mike-soroka-experiencing-shoulder-discomfort.html

 

[CINCYMETJACKET]

Yep, Bruce Sutter. He last pitched for the Braves in 1988 but is owed over 10 million dollars in 2021. In the thirty, 30!, years since he retired he has been getting a little over a million a year. The final payment is due in 2021 and includes the original amount agreed to, 9.1 million, in addition to the last interest payment.

And, as a Mets fan, I thought only the Madoff Mets were capable of such things...

 

[Buzzbomb]

Bryce Harper decision expected this week. I know you all are awaiting this with bated breath!

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

Bryce Harper decision expected this week. I know you all are awaiting this with bated breath!

I hope he goes to the American League

 

[THWG]

I hope he goes to the American League

I wouldn't mind him going to San Fran.

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

I wouldn't mind him going to San Fran.

I think his hitting abilities are beginning to slip and i don't think he would be much help to a Giants team that may finish 2019 in last place.

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

Shortstop Dansby Swanson will get his first spring training action at the end of the week according to Gabe Burns of the AJC as reported by the MLB Rumors website

 

[Buzzbomb]

I wouldn't mind him going to San Fran.

So far, the Phillies are the only one in Boras’ neighborhood. Looks like them to me, unless the highest bidder comes from elsewhere or Harper overrides his agent based on locale.

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

According to the MLB Rumors website Braves right handed pitcher Mike Siroka is preparing to throw again. The Braves have to keep an eye on him because they don't want a 2019 season where he's on and off the disabled list,

 

[kg01]

So far, the Phillies are the only one in Boras’ neighborhood. Looks like them to me, unless the highest bidder comes from elsewhere or Harper overrides his agent based on locale.

My guy checked back in. Says his 'guy' concurs that the PHI offer is the best/biggest but that Harper's camp wants a brand name team (Cubs, Yankees, Red Sox, Braves) to come with something comparable. Contending and brand-building are the focus, not money.

Suggested Harper doesn't want to play in Philly so they're making crazy demands to see how high PHI will go. If it becomes overwhelming, he'll sign there. If any of the others comes with something comparable, they'll land him.

Honestly, a lot of this sounds like 'common-sensing', not necessarily "insider" stuff. Just passing along what the dude said.

 

[Gtbowhunter90]

Id rather have Cakes in right, than give up 300 million for a sub .250 defensive liability in Harper. Send him where ball players go to die...… Baltimore or KC

 

[kg01]

Id rather have Cakes in right, than give up 300 million for a sub .250 defensive liability in Harper. Send him where ball players go to die...… Baltimore or KC

IIUC, he'd only be looking for a 10yr, $300mil deal from PHI. All the others would be shorter term. If I'm reading my guy right. Probably like the 3yr deal ATL supposedly offered Machado.

 

[Southpawmac]

IIUC, he'd only be looking for a 10yr, $300mil deal from PHI. All the others would be shorter term. If I'm reading my guy right. Probably like the 3yr deal ATL supposedly offered Machado.

Braves should be all over this. I wouldn't mind Harper at 10 years $300 but that's only because barring something crazy, he would opt out in three years. It's a different situation compared to Puljols to me because he was so old and Harper is just entering his prime.

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

Braves should be all over this. I wouldn't mind Harper at 10 years $300 but that's only because barring something crazy, he would opt out in three years. It's a different situation compared to Puljols to me because he was so old and Harper is just entering his prime.

Bryce Harper's hitting skills are slipping. I don't want the Braves to spend that much on a player whose skills are slipping.