Love the fact they won but dont let it fog the lens of going forward. He went 3-for-3 with a two-run double in the Braves spring training defeat at the Minnesota Twins. Other times, it can be a result of suiting up for a small-market team that simply" Resign Freeman. Freeman gets better pitches for other players to hit just by his presence in the lineup. Always free! The Braves have a solid group. In summary, pitchers" The 2022 season is already shaping up to be a weird one: the Giants will be without Buster Posey, the Nationals will probably be without Ryan Zimmerman, Bryzzo no longer exists except in the memory of Cubs fans, a fanbase other than Houston is likely going to embrace Carlos Correa, and the agreement between the owners and Players Union that defines the conditions of the 2022 seasonwellthere is no agreement. Acuna hit .266 with 15 homers and" History says they will keep him. Dodgers were 1st in attendance they have a 50k stadium. Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook Send us Feedback 2005- 2023 SportSpyder, LLC All rights reserved. I figure Ozuna is going to be suspended for at least half the season and not knowing when Ronnie will return makes having them back all the more important to start the year. MLB Headlines. ), David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) February 28, 2023. Apple will not bring back Melanie Newman" Weve got studs in Fried/Anderson/Morton. I like our chances to repeat as NL East Champs. Historic season for the Braves and for baseball. That is right, 10, maybe 11. Report: Tom. Second base decimation got him to the big leagues first. February 21, The Score Still, the Braves have designated him for assignment in the past when the financials were similar, and if they learned anything this past season, its that outfielders can be had at the deadline for cheap. . Theres a very good chance he doesnt earn a starting job if he doesnt play well in the spring. Hes been one of the most consistent players in baseball, both from a character and production standpoint. Hes been in the news for several reasons off the field, most notably a domestic violence arrest back in 2021. Great idea, just what the Braves need. Why do people like you keep proposing ridiculous trades that involve trading out dead weight or guys who we know are not major league caliber players for other teams stars? Freeman brings so many things to the Braves that you just cant measure with WAR. Trade for Mullins. Montas + Olson from Oakland would run about 17mil. This is all contingent on what the Chicago Cubs plans are heading into the 2021 MLB trade deadline. "Until players start putting up actual, real numbers, stat projections for the 2023 Major League Baseball season are all we have. Besides, unlocking at least a passing ability to play centerfield makes Duvall all the more valuable. It makes no sense for the Dodgers to go that route. 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," As of now, theres no telling if Ozuna will play again or if the Braves would have any recourse to getting out of his contract, should they want to. Freemans Mom was Canadian and he grew up in Orange County so wouldnt Toronto and Anaheim be more logical destinations for him? 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. Trade Cedric Mullins for a kings ransom and keep aiming high. This way we have one of the top rotations in MLB and nearly all the position players that helped the team win the WS, again in the lineup. 2021-22 Offseason Outlook Atlanta Braves MLBTR Originals. If Atlanta is in danger of losing him, they could increase their own offer during FA. Freeman is a BRAVE. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.https://t.co/PPPYdMypAv, Grant McAuley (@grantmcauley) February 28, 2023. 1) Braves All-Star trade target not named Juan Soto: Andrew Benintendi Andrew Benintendi's vaccination status may have hurt his chances with a few teams. "The trade deadline for the 2023 Major League Baseball season is still miles away. Trade for Marte/Reynolds/Buxton Sometimes, it's a case of playing in the shadow of a bigger star. 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. Locking up the entire infield would be solid defensively and at the plate. in case Soroka is Soroka. 9. I think it's a good time for this thread, as the title says this is the go to thread for ideas, rumors and deals the Braves make this year before the deadline. Either way, it's too soon to know which players will be available. It's a brave new world and the change is noticeable. I predict the Braves find a way out from under the Ozuna contract. February 23, Bleacher Report MLB Trade Rumors "The Braves have signed Joe Harvey to a minor league deal earlier this week, according to the right-hander's MLB.com profile page. Swanson revealed that despite the Braves rigidness with their contract offer, the reality of a potential departure didnt particularly sink in with him. They're" The first 40 exhibitions played Friday through Monday afternoon featured an average game time of two hours, 37 minutes. "There are a handful of players across baseball who do not receive the attention they deserve relative to their contributions. He spoke in a hushed tone, as if he were sharing a repressed memory. That season earned him a four-year $65 million dollar deal that offseason which includes a club option for the 2025 season. However, it wouldnt surprise me if the Dodgers were among the teams trying to pry Olson, Chapman, and Manaea et all from Oakland. Atlanta Braves Forum Baseball Atlanta Braves If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Maybe not until 2024. Say good bye to Camargo and Arcia February 19, Michigan Live "First-year Braves relieverJoe Jimnezunderwent surgery to correct a lumbar spine strain this offseason,tweetsDavid OBrien of the Athletic. 1. + Another lesser minor leaguer (maybe Jesse Franklin 1B), Atlanta Braves Signs "For many players around Major League Baseball, spring training amounts to little more than a chance to get some reps in and go through the motions in preparation for the 2023 season. The article says Soler and Rosario were the NLCS and World Series MVPs, respectively Actually, its the other way around. Thats two 4 WAR offensive players and a pitcher for the same cost as a single Freddie Freeman. They may look to add another Drew Smyly type, a back-end rotation piece who gave them 126 2/3 innings of 4.48 ERA/5.11 FIP baseball during the regular season. However, the Braves failed to step up to the plate and give Swanson his asking price in free agency; despite the 29-year olds willingness to stay with his hometown team, the Braves reportedlyrefused to improvetheir six-year, $100 million offer for their franchise shortstop. MLB trade rumors and news: Ozzie Albies, another young star, signs team-friendly extension with Braves. 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. Are Rob Manfred and the owners really gearing up for a salary cap push? Eddy Rosario (LF) 9M 3 Years, Arbitration 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. Between now and then, several players will likely sign contract extensions to remain with their teams long-term. He was nowhere to be found in the postseason and I feel thats sorta telling. Started by Robbie, 12-23-2022 06:09 PM . Vaughn Grissom, Atlanta Braves. Re-sign Freeman "The short answer to the question of what's going on in the early days of Major League Baseball's spring training season is "a lot." The rest of the offense is fairly well set. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. "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. Are the Braves having to play a waiting game on signings b/c we dont know what will happen yet? Theres a spot to fill on the bench, but it largely depends on whether or not they retain any of the trade deadline four.. If north ends up being south and pigs fly, we can cross that bridge then. Many longtime Braves fans look at this season as a bit of a payback for the times in the 90s when we fielded the better team in postseason and came up short 91 and the Minnesota dome particularly comes to mind.. Did you really just mention Freddies family? 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. Pache isnt in the mix either. LMAO. The 29-year-old right-hander did little to demonstrate he was worthy of a spot in the Cubs' long-term plans, however, as he posted a" On Swanson, a bold move wouldnt be signing another SS this winter but locking up Dansby on an extension a year early. Alex Anthopoulos (Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images). Do I think Freddie is worth the money absolutely, but Im also old enough now to separate the fan side from the business side. Brewers Rumors. PLUS they still have extra cash for the bench, bullpen, and in season trades. He's received all the hype in the world over the last couple of seasons, and his upside is undeniable, but he has still yet to even reach the AA level. 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. Chris Bassitt (RP) 5M 2023, Atlanta Braves sends We all love Freddie but giving him more than a 6 year deal is crazy. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. If DH becomes open I would prefer Soler, just with his power upside but Duvall has been pretty reliable as well. That is how they won the WS. trade Rodriguez Torontobecause his mom was Canadian? 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. I expect hell rebound fine. And yet, theres a world in which none of them return to Atlanta for 2022. Ehhh, I think they keep him, especially since he will be cheap, and he proved to be effective when hes right. With all the negotiating already taking place this winter, I can see both sides agreeing to make an example of Ozuna and allow the Braves to release him. They could have traded any number of their star players at the deadline. Send Pache and another prospect? 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 . It isnt that Atlanta is cheap. But to seeMichael Harris IInow, thighs like a fullback and arms that send his bat whistling through the strike zone with a familiar seemingly effortless left-handed swing is to see a young man who clearly didnt spend the" MLB owners create 'economic reform committee' as worries linger over Steve Cohen's spending, broadcast deals, Breaking down the 10 richest contracts of the MLB offseason, Top 10 MLB Players Most Likely to be Traded in 2023. Who Will Be MLB's Best Offensive Player in 2023? Reds are open for Biz with Castillo and Sonny Gray. "With spring training games underway, its time for my breakout player predictions for 2023. Jays trade Gurriel and Moreno for Varsho. "It took all of two days for the pitch clock to directly affect the outcome of a Major League Baseball game. Well, your reaction might hinge on which team you root for. Hes likely seeking 6-8 years on a deal while we should only be giving 4-5. February 23, The Score February 17, ESPN Cubs Rumors. Where have they gone? Realistically, any NL East team needs to look beyond 2022 before trying to legitimately compete with them. Seager 2nd, Acua 3rd, Freddie 4th, then Riley, Seager isnt happening. 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. Youve seen walk-offs. Hes 99.9% getting non-tendered. They dont get it. The Atlanta Braves have to fix their bullpen if they even want to dream of postseason baseball. The three CFs are top talent and worth trading for. After all, from a baseball perspective, theres little reason not to bring back Freeman. But seriously, I wonder if adding Kershaw or Kluber would be an option. Forget all that, get 5 signed is the priority. Sing Loup and Kennedy for bullpen. Devito is 23 and yet to reach AA. Id offer him 6yrs/180m today without pause. Eat a few million to make it happen. David Justice beat his wife who happened to be Halle Berry. Theyre probably just going back and forth on the length. If Freeman was coming back I cant see the hold up as soon Freeman should be hearing some big numbers for other teams that may over pay for name alone. No respect at all for the pitching staff that basically shut the Brewers and the Dodgers prior to them. Also, MLB might get a sticky substance from Japan which could seriously aid Rodriguez. Yankees' star outfield prospect should be off-limits after huge developmental leap. Reynolds LF S 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?) Would anyone think differently of Ozuna if it turns out his ex-wife was abusive towards his kid and Ozuna was just defending him? For this reason, I feel the Marlins and Nats are in better shape than the Mets and Phillies. He will turn 33 in 2026 . I think your on the right track. How many years now has Kershaw been projected to be wearing a Rangers cap for because hes from Texas? With Adam Duvall done for the season, the Atlanta . Which players, because of bad contracts, are essentially stealing money from the Braves? Their biggest weakness right now has to be their horrendous bullpen. Trade for Reynolds or Mullins (win-now vs. waiting on Pache/Waters to maybe play at the ML level) Real buying power and worth. With an otherworldly .517 batting average and a 1.214 OPS, Grissom is dominating high school pitching. The 29-year-old is hitting .271/.330/.517 for a 125 OPS+ with 20 doubles, 19 home runs and 57 RBI in 86 games, and he has done it while playing all four infield positions and right field defensively. The Atlanta Braves have virtually their entire core locked up on very team-friendly deals. Entering his age-28 season, there may yet be a career year lurking as well. February 26, Twins Daily Cardinals Rumors. Our team deserves to be more than that mid market crap. The entire point of implementing something so drastic was to capture new fans and new eyeballs. They also have heralded prospects Cristian Pache and Drew Waters to work into the equation. Sign Rosario Buxton would be an awesome addition. Hes often injured with only 1yr of control. A quality CF with a LH bat might be a good fit for Atlanta. Use this control to limit the display of threads to those newer than the specified time frame. With four legitimate NL MVP candidates in their starting lineup, the Braves are winning it all, man. Hot take: Id be okay if the Braves signed Freddie to an 8 year deal. You probably eat one of them and sit on the other. Even without the DH, Soler needs to play every day. It wont happen. ), Of course, a LOT depends on the Ozuna situation and the DH decision. Given the current social climate, his problems are a bad look for the Braves, MLBPA, and MLB. Started by Vampirate, 10-08-2022 09:23 PM. 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. They wont trade Rodriguez (at least not in the offseason) Dude on other post had him with the Red Sox. "In early December,Atlanta BravescatcherTravis dArnaudlanded in Los Angeles after a cross-country flight to a phone full of notifications and a new teammate. Freeman gets 6yrs/162. That sounds like a hot debate for a sports-talk host near you. Views: 879. Hopefully Atlanta gets something hammered out quickly before that has a chance of happening. Perhaps a year on it will be different. Swanson SS R, 1. If it werent for the ring, however, this would be the most uncertain offseason the Braves have faced in some time. I hope AA doesnt try to play Freddie like he played Ozuna. February 27, The Athletic I think Freeman a California native ends up with the dodgers and the Braves use there minor league surplus of players and make a deal with Oakland for Matt Olson. check out Fangraphs or Roster Resource. To complain about something so trivial is such a waste of timeas I guess responding to it is. Hopefully he gets at least a 1 year suspension. sign Raisel Iglesias All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Yet we can, should and frankly speculate about 10 stars who could eventually be out there for the" Had Atlanta been able to hold game 5 his grand slam would be a top post season moment. 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How do you feel about that news? 2. Who knows how much Greinke wants, but I doubt hell take a 1 year deal from the Braves. Think Atlanta will work with him and see what they can do with him. 2nd, Our Atlanta Braves 40k. And yet, Soler and Rosario are corner outfielders at best, and most teams may want to see what happens with the CBA before signing a potential designated hitter. As a Dodger fan, I would be stunned if that happens. They arent trying to get it done all at once. But he could be a great complement to acuna in the outfield. This years team had the lowest winning percentage of any of their four East title squads, and its hard not to suggest that these Braves benefited from a weak division in 2021. "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? February 16, Bleacher Report Wright has me believing and Ynoa is ok as a 5th. Pederson declined his $10MM mutual option, choosing instead to take a $2.5MM buyout and head to free agency. The reason it could seriously go either way with the Cubs is they are up against it financially as an organization. "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. Great hair and greate memes on Swanson? We got hot at the right time and you guys didnt, simple as that. he sucks. Diamond Sports, which operates the 19 Bally Sports channels, missed a $140 million interest payment earlier this month and is expected to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy soon,according to Sportico. (Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports), Craig Kimbrel, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves. 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The Braves have begun negotiating an extension with Tim Hudson and his agent, Paul Cohen, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. We bring it up because were about to find out. Thats the craziest thing Ive heard so far. Bring back Soler (DH) Imagine a line up like this going forward to get a few more rings. Acuna RF R You Brave fans just won a WS and some are questioning whether or not the Braves can afford to keep Freddie? Losing Freddie isnt ideal but they will move forward and could be actually better without Freddie as an on field product. 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. We love and cheer Hard. ET that day to put the finishing touches on their roster for the stretch run. After all, Swanson had just posted the best season of his career in 2022, tallying 25 home . The Braves are the champions of the 2021 Major League Baseball season. We showed up and showed out. They are closer to 95 wins when healthy. Not to mention, the Braves outfield quandary goes deeper than those four. Sign a veteran starter at high AAV for one year (Greinke, Verlander? Here, theScore's Josh Goldberg and" Theyll have to drop at least one of those group. lol. He can see whats out there and go back to AA for a counteroffer. The right-hander is already throwing in spring camp, and OBrien indicates hes still expected to be ready" The Braves are in win-now mode and it would probably be worth a Pache, Waters, or Langeliers based trade. I would keep him because I think he could be worth that 3.1, and what else are you going to get with that? Manaea would be a fantastic target for the Braves. Youve seen balk-offs. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. I think for Freedie I would start with 5/160 with 2 option years at 20 mil apiece with 5m buyouts. For the players, they certainly should have positive associations from their time in Atlanta, and their popularity meters will be less sensitive in Atlanta than with a fresh fanbase. He did in Atlanta to start, but regression then hit him with a sack of oranges and he was left off the postseason rosters. February 18, SI "The MLB offseason served up a dizzying array of monstrous contracts for free agents. With television ratings and attendance in a steady decline since the game was first invented (citation needed), MLB is finally getting around to fixing the only problem it has ever had by" The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. The night before" He wont get it from the Braves. Aug 30, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Marcell Ozuna (20) looks on from the dugout against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning at Truist Park. Wtf. Tom Brady plans to take a year off in retirement before embarking on a broadcasting career with FOX Sports in 2024 and apparently has his eye on a surprising new challenge this year. I wonder if the braves are waiting to see what Rizzo gets. How Will The Braves Build Off Their World Series Title This Offseason? Soler and Rosario were the NLCS and World Series MVPs, respectively, but they are both straight-up free agents free to sign wherever they please. Trade for Buxton, try for Verlander. Or, more accurately, months away. He went 3-for-3 with a two-run double in the Braves' spring training defeat at the Minnesota Twins. "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. - He also fits the AA model of one year prove it deals that have been mostly successful so far (Im aware this would theoretically be a trade, but BB has one year of control left). Given that fact, their offseason outlook is pretty good. The Braves have gotten more bad than good since signing Ozuna to this deal. The Braves try to trade him next off-season, fail to find a taker and just DFA him. I wouldnt see any reason why they wouldnt bring him back, and give him a shot through ST. Id definitely be down for a deal though if possible, 100% agree. The Braves did that, largely, because. Preach Crime dog! FF will be getting at the very least a 100MM contract and Iglesias will be getting at the very least a 35MM. Without the sticky stuff he is toast. 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