Atlanta Braves News

[YellowJacketFan2018]

Tim Kurkjan(sp?) says the Braves made themselves division champs today (with these moves).

But still behind LA in the NL. Pretty much what most think, I guess.

I think the Braves go to the NL Championship Series because of this trade I think they would have won the NL East anyway

 

[Buzzbomb]

The Braves have signed outfielder Lane Adams to a minor-league contract, according to Gabe Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. It won’t be the 29-year-old’s first rodeo with the Braves; he played in 111 games with the club from 2017-2018.

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

The Braves have signed outfielder Lane Adams to a minor-league contract, according to Gabe Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. It won’t be the 29-year-old’s first rodeo with the Braves; he played in 111 games with the club from 2017-2018.

That's a good future bench depth signing

 

[TaxJacket]

The Braves have signed outfielder Lane Adams to a minor-league contract, according to Gabe Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. It won’t be the 29-year-old’s first rodeo with the Braves; he played in 111 games with the club from 2017-2018.

That's a good add for some speed the 40 man roster

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

My post trade deadline 2019 MLB Predictions

NL East

Atlanta Braves 98-64
Washington Nationals 88-74*
Philadelphia Phillies 85-77
New York Mets 80-82
Miami Marlins 55-107

NL Central

St Louis Cardinals 90-72
Chicago Cubs 87-75*
Milwaukee Brewers 85-77
Cincinnati Reds 77-85
Pittsburgh Pirates 72-90

NL West

Los Angeles Dodgers 111-51
Arizona Diamondbacks 80-82
San Francisco Giants 79-83
San Diego Padres 75-87
Colorado Rockies 68-94

NL Wildcard Game: Washington Nationals beat Chicago Cubs

NL Divisional Series: Atlanta Braves win 3-1 over St Louis Cardinals

NL Divisional Series: Los Angeles Dodgers win 3-0 over Washington Nationals

NL Championship Series Los Angeles Dodgers win 4-2 over Atlanta Braves



AL East

New York Yankees 107-55
Boston Red Sox 95-67*
Tampa Bay Rays 92-70
Toronto Blue Jays 61-101
Baltimore Orioles 49-113

NL Central

Minnesota Twins 104-58
Cleveland Indians 98-64*
Chicago White Sox 74-88
Kansas City Royals 59-103
Detroit Tigers 46-116

NL West

Houston Astros 115-47
Oakland A's 94-68
Texas Rangers 81-81
Los Angeles Angels 75-87
Seattle Mariners 68-94

AL Wildcard Game: Cleveland Indians beat Boston Red Sox

AL Divisional Series: Minnesota Twins win 3-2 over New York Yankees

AL Divisional Series: Houston Astros win 3-1 over Cleveland Indians

NL Championship Series: Houston Astros win 4-1 over Minnesota Twins



2019 World Series: Houston Astros win 4-3 over Los Angeles Dodgers

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

 

[FredJacket]

Fun dialogue over the Nats / Braves series. Braves are best in division for a reason. Nats don't quite have the pitching to win & close gap.

Over last 2 series Braves are 4-3. [I do have to note, you're 0-1 in games Strasburg or Scherzer starts... yep, I'm mildly bitter about the fact you only saw 1 of those guys 1 time in 7 games]

On surface... it appears Braves got better yesterday than the Nationals. Wildcard "watch"... here we go.

 

[Buzzbomb]

Hi Fred;
You’re a class act, and on the mark about the Braves not seeing Scherzer at all and missing Strasburg this week. I think we are a better team with Swanson and Kakes. Marky does the little things, like hitting lefties well. We got hot and a little lucky with Duvall, Inciarte. Sort of like when Riley was called up. Let’s see what happens when the scouting reports get around the league? The Atlanta G.M. has stated that he’s ready to ride Soroka, Fried all the way through October. Some are questioning his reasoning. Mike pitched 7 yesterday, giving up 1 run and looked strong to me(although you were there in person, witnessed live). Shamed by the bullpen, for a no decision. Both teams have holes in that department, therefore went out and traded for three relievers each. Whether that’s enough to overcome the Dodgers(who promoted a 21 y.o. phenom named May to counter us), we shall see. I don’t think either of us will win the pennant, however the games have to be played. May they be more enjoyable to watch at the end now for both of us. Hopefully, both of our clubs face each other right before the World Series. Houston looks like the favorite in the A.L., now, over the Yankees. But again, who knows what will happen? Enjoy the race!
BuzzyB.

 

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Shane Greene has passed his physical, scheduled to arrive at Trust Park tonight vs. the Reds.

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

Busy deadline strengthens the Braves bullpen

https://www.talkingchop.com/2019/8/1/20749586/braves-news-busy-deadline-bolsters-atlanta-bullpen

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

Shane Greene has passed his physical, scheduled to arrive at Trust Park tonight vs. the Reds.

It will be awesome if he picks up a save tonight

 

[Buzzbomb]

Busy deadline strengthens the Braves bullpen

https://www.talkingchop.com/2019/8/1/20749586/braves-news-busy-deadline-bolsters-atlanta-bullpen

As suspected, SF dumped salary instead of requiring an elite prospect or more.
O’Day, Vizcaino, come off the books for 2020=Melancon salary.

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

As suspected, SF dumped salary instead of requiring an elite prospect or more.
O’Day, Vizcaino, come off the books for 2020=Melancon salary.

I hope the Braves don't find themselves in a fix in 2021 as far as the bullpen goes when the Braves newly acquired players are no longer on the team

 

[jayparr]

I hope the Braves don't find themselves in a fix in 2021 as far as the bullpen goes when the Braves newly acquired players are no longer on the team

For us fans way too soon to worry about 2021. Lets enjoy now for maybe the greatest and most fun pro team ever in Atlanta history!!!!!

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

For us fans way too soon to worry about 2021. Lets enjoy now for maybe the greatest and most fun pro team ever in Atlanta history!!!!!

 

[Buzzbomb]

For us fans way too soon to worry about 2021. Lets enjoy now for maybe the greatest and most fun pro team ever in Atlanta history!!!!!

I’m not disagreeing at all with “enjoy it today,” because baseball has become that sport. Teams don’t want 30 somethings that have established themselves and are metrically declining. They want controllable players. A host of other intangibles go into the thought process like how much can we pay a set-up man? Is a closer worth 8 figures a year?

The good news is we have a rich farm system, therefore the ones who don’t become top end starters can become closers with two great pitches. Or a guy like Newk. or Touki may not have priced their way out of a bullpen job.

 

[jayparr]

I’m not disagreeing at all with “enjoy it today,” because baseball has become that sport. Teams don’t want 30 somethings that have established themselves and are metrically declining. They want controllable players. A host of other intangibles go into the thought process like how much can we pay a set-up man? Is a closer worth 8 figures a year?

The good news is we have a rich farm system, therefore the ones who don’t become top end starters can become closers with two great pitches. Or a guy like Newk. or Touki may not have priced their way out of a bullpen job.

Exactly right on the money!!!

 

[GTJake]

This may be looked back upon as the season turning point, not only weathering the storm but winning 4 of 6 vs. Division contenders.
In a long season timing has a lot to do with the outcome, and not playing well coming into these last two series I though we might be in big trouble.
Fred, not sure why the Nats got off to such a bad start this season, I assume it was mostly injury related.
With a strong lineup and starting rotation of Strausburg-Scherzer-Corbin-Sanchez, I believe the Nats will make the post-season (baring further injury).
My most favorite comment from the moves we made at the trade deadline ... "They (Braves) addressed their walk issue's in a drastic way, upgrading with a trio of plus-command pitchers, any of whom could close a game"

 

[YellowJacketFan2018]

This may be looked back upon as the season turning point, not only weathering the storm but winning 4 of 6 vs. Division contenders.
In a long season timing has a lot to do with the outcome, and not playing well coming into these last two series I though we might be in big trouble.
Fred, not sure why the Nats got off to such a bad start this season, I assume it was mostly injury related.
With a strong lineup and starting rotation of Strausburg-Scherzer-Corbin-Sanchez, I believe the Nats will make the post-season (baring further injury).
My most favorite comment from the moves we made at the trade deadline ... "They (Braves) addressed their walk issue's in a drastic way, upgrading with a trio of plus-command pitchers, any of whom could close a game"

I'm glad the Braves didn't trade for Craig Kimbrel this season Craig Kimbrel has a 6.17 ERA for the Cubs and looks like he's way over the hill

 

[Buzzbomb]