Atlanta Braves News

[Southpawmac]

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

Bryce is more than his average though. I can live with him hitting .260-.270 if he is dropping 30+HRs and and OBP over .400 because Harper is still going to walk a lot. Acuna, Donaldson, Freeman, Harper. That starting four is the best in baseball. Freddie instantly gets better being sandwiched between Harper and Donaldson.

 

[Gtbowhunter90]

This deal just throws off a Dan Uggla-esque feel to it.... allsimsayin

 

[Southpawmac]

For the record, I'm fine if we pass on Bryce, but I also think he would make us a serious WS threat this year. Especially if that keeps him from going to Philly.

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

For the record, I'm fine if we pass on Bryce, but I also think he would make us a serious WS threat this year. Especially if that keeps him from going to Philly.

I think even if the Braves signed him that the Braves pitching staff still needs another starter and bullpen help to be good enough to go to the World Series.

 

[THWG]

I think even if the Braves signed him that the Braves pitching staff still needs another starter and bullpen help to be good enough to go to the World Series.

Well, for the pen, the addition of O'Day should really help. I would have loved to get Kimbrel, but I don't think he is a necessity. Honestly, the only reason that I'm pissed off about the offseason is that the Braves didn't get an Ace. The rotation is solid and definitely good enough to get us to the playoffs and win a series, but I really wanted an Ace.

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

Well, for the pen, the addition of O'Day should really help. I would have loved to get Kimbrel, but I don't think he is a necessity. Honestly, the only reason that I'm pissed off about the offseason is that the Braves didn't get an Ace. The rotation is solid and definitely good enough to get us to the playoffs and win a series, but I really wanted an Ace.

I don't think the tightwads who run the Braves will ever spend the big bucks it takes to get a truly top notch starting pitcher.

 

[Southpawmac]

Well, for the pen, the addition of O'Day should really help. I would have loved to get Kimbrel, but I don't think he is a necessity. Honestly, the only reason that I'm pissed off about the offseason is that the Braves didn't get an Ace. The rotation is solid and definitely good enough to get us to the playoffs and win a series, but I really wanted an Ace.

Trade deadline is where I would expect that to happen if we are WS threats.

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

Trade deadline is where I would expect that to happen if we are WS threats.

If the Braves are in 3rd place in the NL East and hovering around .500 the ownership of the Braves will just be concentrating on finding a top shelf manager.

 

[Buzzbomb]

Who is going to hit cleanup? Serious question on my part. I’m baffled.
Acuna, Donaldson, Freeman, ?, Markakis/Camargo, Flowers/McCann, Albies, Swanson, Inciarte.

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

Who is going to hit cleanup? Serious question on my part. I’m baffled.
Acuna, Donaldson, Freeman, ?, Markakis/Camargo, Flowers/McCann, Albies, Swanson, Inciarte.

I have a feeling that the hitting will fall off from the level it was in 2018

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

According to the MLB Trade Rumors website relief pitcher Peter Moylan is retiring from MLB at the age of 40

 

[herb]

Braves revenue apparently jumped from 7 million to 94 million last year with a decrease of payroll so far this year.

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

Braves revenue apparently jumped from 7 million to 94 million last year with a decrease of payroll so far this year.

And next to none of that payroll will be used to acquire top shelf starting pitchers or relievers

 

[herb]

Here are the details of you want to see https://mlb.nbcsports.com/2019/02/2...g-in-money-but-arent-spending-it-on-baseball/

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

Here are the details of you want to see https://mlb.nbcsports.com/2019/02/2...g-in-money-but-arent-spending-it-on-baseball/

I wish they would put the Atlanta Braves up for sale

 

[herb]

Harper to the Phillies. Initial report 13years for 330 million

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

Harper to the Phillies. Initial report 13years for 330 million

The Phillies paid way too much for him. I doubt he hits .270 this season.

 

[GTballer21]

I’m glad I’ll still be able to Boo him in person for several games this year.

 

[Buzzbomb]

Phillies going after Kimbrel.

Mark Bowman thinks the Braves are now considering Dallas Keuchel. Folty, Gaussman temporally on shelf.

 

[GTJake]

I think in the long-run the Phillies will regret that contract ...
Why are Folty and Gaussman temporarily on shelf ?? ... I wonder if the Braves made a negotiated offer (and maybe they have) to Kumbrel if he'd come back to Atlanta ??
I personally would like to see it happen, as I have little faith in our current closers.