He played in all 60 games and finished sixth in the NL MVP balloting. March 01, Clutch Points I just dont see how AA could come out and say: We won the WS, but we just cant sign our franchise cornerstone. Unless he gets 10 years from some team, its a bad look. Were the dinosaurs, Braves Sign Matt Swarmer To Minor League Deal, Braves Sign Joe Harvey To Minors Contract, Shohei Ohtani, Top 2024 MLB Free Agents After Manny Machado's New Padres Contract, Twins Claim RHP Dennis Santana from Atlanta, Clock-off confusion: MLB game ends with a pitch-clock violation. Taking $200MM vs $100MM makes zero difference in the lives of the Freemans or their descendents. February 16, ESPN Sing Loup and Kennedy for bullpen. The entire point of implementing something so drastic was to capture new fans and new eyeballs. If the Rangers were to follow through with signing" The rest of the world already thinks the Braves fans are racist with their idiotic tomahawk chop so lets show them were also homophobes by hiring this POS. Sign Adrianza bench infield Bobby Cox beat his wife like a drum. Seager 2nd, Acua 3rd, Freddie 4th, then Riley, Seager isnt happening. R. Johnson#3 . Would anyone think differently of Ozuna if it turns out his ex-wife was abusive towards his kid and Ozuna was just defending him? "After his first normal, non-rehab offseason in three years and countless hours of work to finally get back to the point where he could come toBravesspring training without restrictions and compete for a job,Michael Sorokacouldnt believe it. Freeman gets better pitches for other players to hit just by his presence in the lineup. I dont want to be critical, but theres too many over the top words and phrases in this article. The Braves usually a tight lipped but things have leaked. Lock this dude up so I can sleep better at night please. Acuna RF R Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook Send us Feedback 2005- 2023 SportSpyder, LLC All rights reserved. The Chicago Cubs then sensed blood in the water, as they blew away the Braves reported offer by signing Swanson to a seven year, $177 million deal, a contract that pays Swanson around $9 million more per year. The one thing that could slow the effervescent feel-goodery of their championship run is the pending contract negotiation with longtime face-of-the-franchise Freddie Freeman. The three CFs are top talent and worth trading for. What are the chances Freddie doesnt resign? Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAtlanta Braves and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Or should I say. Hes posted 4.0 rWAR or better in each of the last six seasons (except for 2020, when he put up 3.2 rWAR in 60 games). "When Major League Baseball's 2023 season begins, about the only thing that all 30 teams will have in common is that they'll all be trying to do as well or better than they did in 2022. I think Rosario will parlay his postseason into bigger money than the Braves should offer. If thats the case theyre likely waiting for the CBA to know what the luxury tax changes will be. The money given to Smyly is essentially eaten up in raises in arbitration, Ronalds contract, a raise to Morton, etc. How do you feel about that news? Lars Nootbaar takes center stage for Cardinals while Jack Flaherty starts on back fields. He did in Atlanta to start, but regression then hit him with a sack of oranges and he was left off the postseason rosters. Personally, I think he gets suspended 1 year by MLB and the Braves cut him and eat his salary. Harvey has been assigned to the teams Triple-A camp. (0 members & 5 guests). We all love Freddie but giving him more than a 6 year deal is crazy. Kevin, our region. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.https://t.co/PPPYdMypAv, Grant McAuley (@grantmcauley) February 28, 2023. With Adam Duvall done for the season, the Atlanta . "To begin the 2022-23 MLB offseason period, it seemed like theAtlanta Braveswere thehead and shoulders favorites to sign shortstopDansby Swansonto a long-term deal. Is Verlander gonna be your new Bumgarner? LMAO. History says they will keep him. Cant wait to see the Ruschmann. "He was sturdy before, particularly in his lower half. Emailed daily. If I was a Braves fan, I wouldnt fret too much this winter. In their division their is no reason to believe they wont win again and then playoffs are a roll of the dice. But thats not why we bring this up. The Atlanta Braves have virtually their entire core locked up on very team-friendly deals. He was good at one point in 2021 before coming to Atlanta. While his career will go as he performs at the plate, how he develops in the field at short could take it to new heights. February 23, The Score Thats a stat now? I wonder if the braves are waiting to see what Rizzo gets. Discussion: No more outfield moves? And luck willing Soroka comes back for 1/2 season. "The Cactus League and Grapefruit League seasons have begun and Opening Day is only five weeks away. If they wont bring back the previous group, they have to look for a trade or two. Marcell Ozuna had a monster year for the Braves in the shortened 2020 season, hitting .336 and leading the league with 18 home runs and 56 RBI. Josh Tomlin, RP: $1.25MM team option for 2022 (declined for a $250K buyout) Jorge Soler, Eddie Rosario, Freddie Freeman, Jesse Chavez, Chris Martin, Drew Smyly, Ehire Adrianza, Stephen Vogt . "The MLB offseason is all but over, and spring training games will soon commence. Ozuna DH R The outfield makeup will interesting to watch. Less than one year after the lockout zapped much of the excitement surrounding the sport, front offices made up for it with some impressive commitments to star players. If his second chance is coming with ATL, then the potential universal DH makes things interesting. The Braves appear to be set to compete for the next half-decade or longer and its because of these great value deals. Duvall has been a 109 wRC+ hitter over the past three seasons, mostly with Atlanta, and hes coming off probably his best year, posting 2.4 fWAR between the Marlins and Braves. Yes, he plays first base, and that means hes not a particularly versatile asset. check out the. An excellent or high number of wins in your division is not necessarily an indicator of the depth of talent in that division nor an indicator how strong the division is, in fact Id say if you looked at the starting rosters of Washington, Mets, Miami, across the board it was better than Rockies or Diamondbacks. I think with him pleading to a misd. We lost so many pieces every step of the way and still persevered out on Top. The shape and depth of the Braves 22 outfield is unclear, but the truth is, its a largely cosmetic problem. "With spring training games underway, its time for my breakout player predictions for 2023. MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com AL Notes: Alvarez, Torres, Flexen By Nick Deeds | February 28, 2023 at 9:52pm CDT Astros GM Dana Brown discussed star slugger Yordan Alvarez 's health during an. With 2 very little kids his family priority is going to be spending time near home, not an extra ten million dollars. Cubs SS Dansby Swanson opens up on leaving the Braves in free agency, Copyright 2023 NS Sports Media Pros Ltd (N.S., Canada licenced) company website. Dennis Lin and" The Major League deal is worth $2 million but Grossman could earn several million more in incentives. See: Joey Votto 2021. February 24, Sportsnaut For this reason, I feel the Marlins and Nats are in better shape than the Mets and Phillies. Great hair and greate memes on Swanson? Maybe not until 2024. That season earned him a four-year $65 million dollar deal that offseason which includes a club option for the 2025 season. What do you guys think? Pretty much impossible to trade him coming off if this DV incident. "Swarmer elected free agency in November, coming off a 2022 season in which he made his big-league debut after a seven-year climb through the minors. ), David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) February 28, 2023. Youve seen walk-offs. I think Angels would be more likely than the Dodgers if he were looking to go back to California. I know AA said payroll would go up but thats quite a bit, They cant afford Raisel. They dont get it. To complain about something so trivial is such a waste of timeas I guess responding to it is. Who from the team is stealing money because of a bad contract? That's 21 minutes faster than" and attending classes he will get 60-90 days max based off past. Waters CF S Devito is 23 and yet to reach AA. She will not return to their broadcasts,according to the new York Post. Rodriguez had a 1.08 ERA (thats good, even if its [very] lucky (4.13 FIP). It wouldnt end well for the Braves. If the As decide to unload such players, its a great time to do it as they will probably get some outstanding offers. But seriously, I wonder if adding Kershaw or Kluber would be an option. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. I think it is one of the best ways Ive heard to describe Swanson and his impact to the Braves. Left-hander Jose Quintana signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates during the offseason after struggling to a 6.43 ERA in 63 innings last season, and he has been a rock solid option all season. Its the same narrative that keeps saying the Trashtros hitters suddenly went on a slump when facing the Braves. Are Rob Manfred and the owners really gearing up for a salary cap push? March 01, Bleacher Report Sign Freddie This is a nonsense, in a division that had Scherzer, Trea Turner and De Grom for most of the year, along with a decent Marlins team with a good pitching staff who are on the improve, the press wants to downplay the credibility of the Braves winning the division and then winning the World Series. Predicting Where Top Players Involved in MLB Trade Rumors Will Finish '23 Season. Takes care of two needs in one trade. Entering his age-28 season, there may yet be a career year lurking as well. That tomahawk across the chest is my childhood all the way to my later years. February 20, Bleacher Report Im probably okay with that as I want to see Freeman spend his entire career with the Braves. lol. Is it too low? "Always searching for more pitching, on Sunday, the Twins claimed right-hander Dennis Santana off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. Probably, but they are starting to let payroll go up. Im hoping the Braves add more than just an inning-eater to the starting rotation this offseason. From north to South Carolinas, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida and on and on. Why would we overpay for Marte/Reynolds/Buxton? A quality CF with a LH bat might be a good fit for Atlanta. MLB Headlines. Acuna, Mullins, Duvall outfield would be strong. It would take a lot to get them. "There will be one fewer superstar available in free agency next offseason after Manny Machado reportedly agreed to a massive new deal with the San Diego Padres. For the moment, offense is not an issue, basically our "worst" offensive player is Nick Markakis and he has a OPS near of .800, so the Braves might focus on relievers and starters (maybe?) "The Braves have signedJoe Harveyto a minor league deal earlier this week, according to the right-handers MLB.comprofile page. 3. New Bumgarner. It may seem like MLB rosters are settled now that spring training is underway, but we all know teams will look different once games start mattering most. The Atlanta Braves should look into trading for former local star Charlie Blackmon of the Colorado Rockies before the Aug. 2 MLB trade deadline. + Another lesser minor leaguer (maybe Jesse Franklin 1B), Atlanta Braves Signs "There is trouble brewing in the regionals sports network world. Theres certainly room for an addition here or there, but its more likely the Braves will tinker around the edges of the roster. If they keep him, MLBTRs Matt Swartz projects a salary in the $9.1MM range. The Braves need to fill their outfield. Trade Cedric Mullins for a kings ransom and keep aiming high. Winker from Cincinnati would run about 7-8 mil. February 23, Bleacher Report But less splashy signings can make a big difference, too, especially if they" Looks like the Braves are going to finish somewhere in the middle of the standings next season. Under Hudson's current deal, the Braves can buy the righty out for . Downplay the NL West who had two of the poorest teams in baseball, the Diamondbacks and the Rockies, count how many wins the Giants and Dodgers had against these poor teams. Not supporting him but I can understand a domestic relationship going too far and this happening. Swanson SS R, 1. Re-sign Freeman. They capitalized, they partied, and they paraded, but now its time to pack up the balloons and streamers and look ahead to some difficult offseason decisions. No doubt that the Braves have had to deal with injuries, but that is not an excuse for a team that was one win shy of winning the National League a season ago. 8. Braves fans who think that the team doesnt need to sign Freddie dont know anything about baseball. Both pitchers and batters are being penalized for not going about their business fast enough as the push to speed games up and cram more action into tighter windows has hit the ground" Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports. While Atlanta is no longer interested in third baseman Kris Bryant due to the emergence of Austin Riley at the hot corner, you better believe Braves Country would love to bring Craig Kimbrel back home. March 01, The Athletic What a waste of money. "Kirk Gibson's at-bat in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series, from the moment he hobbles out of the dugout to Vin Scully exclaiming, "She is gone!" A lot of players done worse and fans took them back. February 16, Copyright 2023 NS Sports Media Pros Ltd (N.S., Canada licenced) company website. Makes perfect sense for Freeman to keep his options open and test his value on the open market. February 22, Fox Sports "From breakout stars looking to prove their play during the 2022 MLB season was the real deal to players nearing the end of their careers and everything in between, we've identified the one player on each MLB team with the most potential to be a bust in 2023. When Acua comes back Rosario can platoon with Duvall in the OF and with Soler at DH. Soler cant play the field. It was a tough day for Ian Anderson as the Twins jumped on him early and beat Atlanta, 10-7. You do it for Freddie, though. It is the offseason so why cant MLB come to a conclusion so the Braves can move into whatever direction they need? The case for standing pat. He will turn 33 in 2026 . Vaughn Grissom is running away with the Atlanta Braves starting shortstop role already. Started by Robbie, 12-23-2022 06:09 PM . Hopefully Atlanta gets something hammered out quickly before that has a chance of happening. then his luck ran out. ATL is too cheap to commit 200 on anyone so I believe they will be shopping for a 1b soon! The 34-year-old had been in Georgia for the weekend at former teammateDansby" David Justice beat his wife who happened to be Halle Berry. "The pitch clock arrived in Major League Baseball this past weekend and the results were immediately felt in Arizona and Florida. February 23, Bleacher Report Started by Vampirate, 10-08-2022 09:23 PM. Second base decimation got him to the big leagues first. Dont forget, Californias top income tax rate is 6.5 percentage points higher than Georgias. "Spring training is underway and Major League Baseball's new pitch clock is causing all kinds of chaos. If Grissom continues to put in the work with Ron Washington, the Braves will have struck gold with another homegrown talent over at short. February 21, CBS Sports 5. Pay Duvall 9m arbitration, sign Rosario to 2yr/14m. They wont trade Rodriguez (at least not in the offseason) March 01, The Athletic Ratings appear to be the most obvious metric to gauge success because if a game is shorter" Castillo or Manaea would make more sense than Kershaw or Kluber since they both have more left in the tank. The Braves were 51-54 at the trade deadline last season, but that didn't stop the front office from taking an opportunistic approach to the trade deadline. If the Braves have only an extra 40ish mil to work with theyd be much better off utilizing that to acquire other players. Of course, hed make most of the money in his early years. Started by drt1010 , 01-03-2023 10:35 AM. Not sure how the deferred money works into the yearly payroll for tax purposes however, its not like ATL will ever get up to that number anyways. All stats courtesy of Baseball Reference and accurate through Tuesday's games. Its not about who has the best win record in the division, its about winning the World Series. There are currently 5 users browsing this forum. He would slot nicely at the back of the Atlanta rotation and could chew through some quality innings down the stretch without costing a significant prospect return. February 27, CBS Sports February 22, Bleacher Report Freddie is the leader of this team. But he could be a great complement to acuna in the outfield. Atlanta Braves Forum Baseball Atlanta Braves If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Freeman will resign, if not theres Rizzo. Freeman 1B L About | Contact Us | Advertise | Privacy The rest of the offense is fairly well set. It means something and it is different. Just re-sign Freeman, flesh out the rotation, and then add whatevers needed at the July trade deadline. Smyly was little better than replacement level, so they should have no trouble replacing him. Thats two 4 WAR offensive players and a pitcher for the same cost as a single Freddie Freeman. The Atlanta Braves used a 21-6 month of June to value back into contention, and they are now poised to battle the New York Mets for NL East supremacy the rest of the way in their quest to repeat as World Series champions. This free agency is just a way to come to a fair contract for both parties. I wouldnt see any reason why they wouldnt bring him back, and give him a shot through ST. February 27, The Big Lead With four legitimate NL MVP candidates in their starting lineup, the Braves are winning it all, man. By my account its only about $120M at most, and that is assuming no one gets non-tendered. The problem with cutting him and eating his salary is that they could end up paying him to play for the Phillies or Mets, who have already shown a willingness to employ guys such as Reyes and Herrera. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Freeman is a BRAVE. Due to the shortened season last year and the uncertainty at the beginning of this season, the team was hesitant to make a long term play before the season. ET that day to put the finishing touches on their roster for the stretch run. Maybe the money Atlanta saved on Swanson by going with Grissom will go towards Max Fried? I thought about that a little and think I would do something silly like 7 years at 240 mil with at least 60 mil deferred for 10 years. 2. It just seems that the Twins will try to run it back next year looking for a better outcome, and trading Buxton would be a big hole to replace rather quickly. Out of three (3) better teams on paper in the post season- we WON and the team with the best reg season record LOST. Started by drt1010 , 01-09-2023 11:07 AM. The Braves are in win-now mode and it would probably be worth a Pache, Waters, or Langeliers based trade. He spoke in a hushed tone, as if he were sharing a repressed memory. February 21, The Score Theres a spot to fill on the bench, but it largely depends on whether or not they retain any of the trade deadline four.. Swanson has one more year of arbitration at short, Albies is locked in long-term at second, Riley established himself at the hot corner, and dArnaud signed a two-year extension to return as the starting backstop. "The trade deadline for the 2023 Major League Baseball season is still miles away. They had a ton of injuries happen. Easy. "Until players start putting up actual, real numbers, stat projections for the 2023 Major League Baseball season are all we have. Obviously, it will cost more than the previous group, but pretty clear Pache and Waters will not cut it. Did you really just mention Freddies family? Teams have only been in camp for a couple weeks, with exhibition games in the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues starting up just last" If retained, Johan Camargo and Orlando Arcia can backup most spots around the diamond, though either one could be a non-tender candidate given their light outputs at the dish. I think his family will be fine, bro. Youve seen plunk-offs. You can bet the Braves and other teams with strong farm systems will also be in the mix. Kimbrel is pitching well, but may not be what he was in Atlanta. Eddy Rosario (LF) 9M 3 Years, Arbitration I was going to anyway. Despite its kinks, MLB's pitch clock paying immediate dividends, 8 MLB Teams That'll Have a Worse Record in 2023, I Hate the Pitch Clock, But Everything's Going to Be Okay, Two-way center fielders once roamed MLB. So I think either Atlanta under bid him in talks or Freeman is looking for a major cash in. Rich rod had a 3.20. We are a powerhouse as what I call Braves Nation. "Major League Baseball games are too damn long or at least that's what everyone has been saying forever. As the article already said, the Braves payroll is already at 140M, so spreading 30+M around multiple players instead of only 1, sometimes is a blessing in disguise. ), Of course, a LOT depends on the Ozuna situation and the DH decision. "Is anyone in baseball truly irreplaceable? Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. All that sounds great. Swanson revealed that despite the Braves rigidness with their contract offer, the reality of a potential departure didnt particularly sink in with him. How many years now has Kershaw been projected to be wearing a Rangers cap for because hes from Texas? TheAtlanta Braves have to fix their bullpen if they even want to dream ofpostseason baseball. There are plenty of options available to Anthopoulos, and its more a question of sentimentality and narrative than it is efficacy. Attempt.to trade Smith. This year's trade deadline is on Tuesday, Aug. 2, and teams will have until 6 p.m. Would you be surprised if he was NTd? Spring training is when teams typically get down to business locking up their best" The bones of a solid outfield are already there, especially if they choose to bring back Duvall, and even if none of Soler, Duvall, Rosario and Pederson return, there ought to be plenty of low-cost alternatives available to bring aboard. The Atlanta Braves have to fix their bullpen if they even want to dream of postseason baseball. If Freeman was going say why not do a contract before other teams had a chance to give him offers? This is where the Braves can get better in a trade. That is right, 10, maybe 11. May 26, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals second baseman Cesar Hernandez (1) turns a double play at second base ahead of a slide by Colorado Rockies first baseman Connor Joe (9) during the seventh inning at Nationals Park. With an otherworldly .517 batting average and a 1.214 OPS, Grissom is dominating high school pitching. Id see him playing for the Angels before the Dodgers, but thats me. With rookie standout Spencer Strider rapidly approaching a career-high in innings pitched during his professional career and Ian Anderson struggling to an 8.03 ERA in his last six starts, the Braves would be wise to add some starting pitching depth. Last year's crop saw us call our shots onSpencer Strider and Steven Kwan, while past editions have nailed Cal Quantrill, Drew Rasmussen, DJ LeMahieu," The Braves up-the-middle defense would be insane, and they have plenty of prospects to offer the Twins in a trade. Keep Duvall However, it wouldnt surprise me if the Dodgers were among the teams trying to pry Olson, Chapman, and Manaea et all from Oakland. Sign Corey Seager then offer them Swanson and a minor league pitcher for Buxton. If that were to happen, Braves fans would riot. 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