To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. They're" 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. @ceyhey Buxton would be intriguing. @james. The 33-year-old has a 3.70 ERA and 3.26 FIP in 97.1 innings on the year, and he tossed seven shutout innings against the Miami Marlins last time out. The Braves have gotten more bad than good since signing Ozuna to this deal. Many questions and it seems no answers. There are rumors that the Oakland Athletics are planning to cut their payroll, so we can try to entice them to get 2 players: Oakland Athletics sends Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / 20 hours ago. Grossman, 33, signed a two-year, $10 million" then his luck ran out. R. Johnson#3 . I wouldnt see any reason why they wouldnt bring him back, and give him a shot through ST. If Grissom continues to put in the work with Ron Washington, the Braves will have struck gold with another homegrown talent over at short. "The trade deadline for the 2023 Major League Baseball season is still miles away. It is the offseason so why cant MLB come to a conclusion so the Braves can move into whatever direction they need? 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," Retain Duvall The Mets and my Phillies are good, but not quite good enough. Im a huge Braves fan but for the sake of the team the overall best move may be letting Freddie go. Id definitely be down for a deal though if possible, 100% agree. With Adam Duvall done for the season, the Atlanta . "On the first day of spring training,Metsmanager Buck Showalter recalled the fear of losingBrandon Nimmoto free agency. The 24 best players in Atlanta Braves history. March 01, The Athletic Torontobecause his mom was Canadian? He was never lights out The other guy had a it righthe got guys out only because he was lucky. He can be set on staying in Atlanta and still play the field for the best possible contract from the Braves. They are closer to 95 wins when healthy. Vaughn Grissom's day was productive and a couple of veteran outfielders contributed as well. A better question would be, how will the Orioles build off of their 110 loss season. 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. While Soler and Rosario are the decorated heroes of this outfield foursome, Pederson and Duvall have been the active pair thus far. Even without the DH, Soler needs to play every day. We love and cheer Hard. MLB trade rumors and news: Ozzie Albies, another young star, signs team-friendly extension with Braves. Id still bet on Freeman staying in Atlanta, though. And luck willing Soroka comes back for 1/2 season. But signing Freeman for an average of 30 mil is only increasing payroll by 7.5 mil not 30. 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. Bring back Soler (DH) Whos the good young starter you are taking about? I like Buxton, but health is a big question mark with him. Id much rather have the ability to cut bait after his age 37 season if hes starting to decline rapidly. These boys EARNED that WS title. "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. I think Camargo and Arcia get non-tendered, Heredia only makes the team if Pache shows again that hes not ready. Hes 99.9% getting non-tendered. Pache already has a Major League glove, and he should have a roster spot on the 2022 Braves. Of course, hed make most of the money in his early years. I didnt get to really watch him much post-trade. But at the end of the season he lost it. I think Rosario will parlay his postseason into bigger money than the Braves should offer. Trade for Buxton, try for Verlander. I think he is most likely in Atlanta for 2-3 more seasons. Which MLB free agents who changed teams are most irreplaceable? Atlanta has Ronald Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies, Spencer Strider, Michael Harris, Austin Riley, Matt Olson, and even newcomer Sean Murphy on contract extensions, which is truly remarkable. Nothing was given to them, NO ONE, picked them. Id be shocked if he lasts through the 2024 season, the final year of his guaranteed deal. Off-field issues like that are never good, and to make matters worse, hes given them practically nothing on the field. ProSportsDaily.com is not affiliated with the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, FIFA, NCAA, or any of the newspapers linked to. I think his family will be fine, bro. Its not 100% theyll even have a dh slot. If Rosario and/or Soler get too expensive, maybe try a trade with Baltimore for Cedric Mullins? Swanson is Georgia born, he has great hair, solid memes, and the former number one overall pick has been a steady if unspectacular presence on both sides of the ball. Sign a veteran starter at high AAV for one year (Greinke, Verlander? Well, your reaction might hinge on which team you root for. Is it too low? 2021-22 Offseason Outlook Atlanta Braves MLBTR Originals. My definition for a breakout candidate is simply a player I expect to perform at a dramatically higher level than their major-league track record, or to burst onto the scene and blow away the" Real buying power and worth. Right now, this looks like a team that has a decent shot at winning the NL pennant. Probably, but they are starting to let payroll go up. February 18, SI 3. That tomahawk across the chest is my childhood all the way to my later years. February 23, The Score The Braves were using him a lot, so I wouldnt be surprised if he had a tired arm, but that was enough to keep him off the roster. Of course, thats without a new contract for Freeman, but winning the World Series ought to help make the extra room in the payroll to keep the player who waited the longest in Atlanta to win. Their postseason centerfielder declined his half of a $7MM mutual option, pocketing the $3MM buyout. 4. My only problem there is youre guaranteeing 7 yrs, taking Freddie into his age 39 season. Say good bye to Camargo and Arcia "Major League Baseball is reportedly pushing to install a salary cap to close the gap between MLB's richest teams and its smaller-market franchises. "There is trouble brewing in the regionals sports network world. He can see whats out there and go back to AA for a counteroffer. as the ball sails into the right-field bleachers, lasts 6 minutes and 48 seconds. No respect at all for the pitching staff that basically shut the Brewers and the Dodgers prior to them. Are Rob Manfred and the owners really gearing up for a salary cap push? They also have heralded prospects Cristian Pache and Drew Waters to work into the equation. Guess what? After a breakthrough year for the Atlanta Braves in 2020, the 2021 team has yet to play .500 baseball in the first 2.5 months of the regular season. Montas + Olson from Oakland would run about 17mil. And then there are the guys who have something to prove and who can't wait. Trade Cedric Mullins for a kings ransom and keep aiming high. Theyve also managed to keep it together for years. Harvey has been assigned to the teams Triple-A camp. Theres certainly room for an addition here or there, but its more likely the Braves will tinker around the edges of the roster. Freddie is the leader of this team. However if hes not due to age and inevitable decline he still made over 300mil for his career. Their chemistry in the clubhouse would need to have some growth and a few new voices step up but at the end of the day we cant give a guy whos 32 30 mil a year for 6 years if we only have about 35-40 mil available and still other spots to fill. 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). 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. "Major League Baseballnow has a pitch clock. The Atlanta Braves have to fix their bullpen if they even want to dream of postseason baseball. 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. check out the. Love the fact they won but dont let it fog the lens of going forward. Hes one year removed from an MVP season and coming off a .300/.393/.503 campaign, in which he led the NL with 120 runs. Saturday's Grapefruit League contest between theAtlanta BravesandBoston Red Soxfeatured a chaotic ending that was the first of its kind in MLB" Discussion 2022/23 Braves Offseason Thread, MLB Eyes 'System That Gets to a Salary Cap' Despite MLBPA's Resistance, MLB extension candidates: Rhys Hoskins, Shane Bieber and more players who could be looking for long-term deals, Predicting Where Top Players Involved in MLB Trade Rumors Will Finish '23 Season, Rounding Up the Biggest Storylines of MLB Spring Training 2023 So Far, Cubs SS Dansby Swanson opens up on leaving the Braves in free agency. I honestly think he was either dealing with an injury late last season, or most likely he got gassed ajd wore down. sign Raisel Iglesias 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. 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 . And to be frank, if this move works out, then the Braves will have figured out seven of their eight position players in the field. Use this control to limit the display of threads to those newer than the specified time frame. Looks like the Braves are going to finish somewhere in the middle of the standings next season. Between now and then, several players will likely sign contract extensions to remain with their teams long-term. Theres a very good chance he doesnt earn a starting job if he doesnt play well in the spring. Acuna Jr. and Albies are both locked up on super cheap deals, so the Braves can afford it. If the As decide to unload such players, its a great time to do it as they will probably get some outstanding offers. Ian Andersons latest unmitigated disaster. Forget that Im a homer, Baseball fans , if you are truly a fan of the game you have to respect what this 2021 Braves club did. Easy. He played in all 60 games and finished sixth in the NL MVP balloting. He absolutely raised the floor for what had been an under-performing Atlanta team, and he hit pay dirt when each of the four showed up huge in the postseason. Regardless, expect them to be buyers, and finding a stopgap at second base while Ozzie Albies is on the injured list and bolstering the starting rotation will be their biggest to-do list items. Hes a good pitcher that you dont throw away because of one bad month. But he remains under team control through arbitration. Yes, he plays first base, and that means hes not a particularly versatile asset. Greinke a big no. Pay Duvall 9m arbitration, sign Rosario to 2yr/14m. Again, Braves Country is real. Give Rosario/Soler 2yr/20M with option for 3rd at 12M with 2M buyout. He is also the leader on that team and without him the Braves will be in trouble because he keeps other players under control. The Latest Atlanta Braves News | SportSpyder Sign in MLB NFL NBA NHL NCAAB NCAAF MLS Premier More Shop My Podcasts Follow Team News Tweets Players Loading. Benjamin101677 Freeman can use other teams interest and offers as leverage in talks with the Braves. We got hot at the right time and you guys didnt, simple as that. Acuna RF R More than two months later after signing with the Cubs, Dansby Swanson thenopened up about his experiencein his first foray into free agency. Eat a few million to make it happen. That sounds like a hot debate for a sports-talk host near you. Its the same narrative that keeps saying the Trashtros hitters suddenly went on a slump when facing the Braves. Then bat him him lead off. "Most offseason headlines focus on star free-agent signings and for good reason. "AsMLBowners continue to say that the sports economic system does not work, Players Association executive director Tony Clark reaffirmed Saturday that the unions long-established stance on a salary cap has not changed. It would almost make no sense not to give him a shot, with such a low arbitration number, and since they are going to need an extra RH arm in the oen as well.. If his second chance is coming with ATL, then the potential universal DH makes things interesting. Maybe the money Atlanta saved on Swanson by going with Grissom will go towards Max Fried? February 24, Sportsnaut With freeman kids getting older and school age and Freeman living in Southern California during off season; already have a World Series ring Los Angeles dodgers could be mighty tempting. On Swanson, a bold move wouldnt be signing another SS this winter but locking up Dansby on an extension a year early. The Acuna and Albies deals give AA enormous leeway as far as paying Freeman. Unfortunately, AlexAnthopoulos has made a couple of signings hes likely regretting right now. Hes often injured with only 1yr of control. I am soooooo tired of people not giving the Bravos their just do. You dont play around with the heart and soul of your team, though. This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth returns to Boston. Rodriguez became terrible after they cracked down on sticky baseballs. Given that fact, their offseason outlook is pretty good. check out Fangraphs or Roster Resource. Coming off a 94 wRC+ season that saw him post just 0.6 fWAR between the Cubs and Braves, the Braves werent likely to exercise their half of the option if the decision had made it that far. Wow! AA has said many times that he has been given more payroll when needed so hopefully with the winning, will com they payroll. It would take a lot to get them. Brewers Rumors. "In early December,Atlanta BravescatcherTravis dArnaudlanded in Los Angeles after a cross-country flight to a phone full of notifications and a new teammate. Give Freeman a 6yr/150M He was good at one point in 2021 before coming to Atlanta. 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. - I think your on the right track. "Apple TV has made a decision about Katie Nolan for the 2023 MLB season. "Think all that free agent spending in MLB on all that starting pitching this winter gave us a reliable road map for what to expect on the drives to September and October this year? 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. Yankees' star outfield prospect should be off-limits after huge developmental leap. Use the Google and youll see. Of course, weve been saying this of Atlantas rotation for years. According toEvan Drellichof The Athletic, commissioner Rob Manfred has said MLB's economic reform committee is" When guys become postseason starts like Rosario and Soler, they instantly become more valuable to their incumbent franchise than they are anywhere else. "Until players start putting up actual, real numbers, stat projections for the 2023 Major League Baseball season are all we have. It means something and it is different. February 22, Bleacher Report 5. Could we see a similar approach this summer? 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. We could pry one of them away for a formidable starter.,Trade two of our Pitchers plus an outfielder then sign Michael Lorenson as a Mid inning reliever and he comes with a good bat..Also, Thom Brennan would be great on Braves TV or Radio as a play by play guy, he has served his time in the sin bin (Penalty Box)and he is from Braves Country being born in Salisbury, N.C.where his dad began a great broadcast career. Chop on Braves Nation. "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. "MyMLBprospect rankings from the last few weeks, fromthe top 100to theteam-by-team top 20s, are all built around long-term value what those players are likely to do in their careers, especially at their peaks, rather than what theyre likely to provide" 1 Overall Pick in the NFL Draft, Taylor Lewan Has List Of 3 NFL Teams He Will Not Play For, Realistic Landing Spots for Jalen Ramsey After Rams Trade Him, Jimmy Garoppolo drawing interest from 2 surprise 'south' division teams, Discussion 2022/23 Braves Offseason Thread, 2022-2023 Cubs Offseason Free Agent & Trade Thread, News Padres extend Manny Machado - 11 years, $350M, Report: MLB keeping controversial extra-innings rule permanently, News Padres extend Yu Darvish - six years, $108M. I know AA said payroll would go up but thats quite a bit, They cant afford Raisel. If theyre looking to stay at say the 180mil range (still a big increase) youre talking an extra 10mil in available payroll IF Freddie signs for 30mil a year. Pederson declined his $10MM mutual option, choosing instead to take a $2.5MM buyout and head to free agency. Taking $200MM vs $100MM makes zero difference in the lives of the Freemans or their descendents. March 01, Bleacher Report MLB Trade Rumors @mlbtraderumors. "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. JMHO, and obviously with no inside info, I believe they will. Bryse Wilson has been awful in parts of 4 seasons in the majors. By TC Zencka | November 8, 2021 at 9:18pm CDT. 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. 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