Dmncnby2k9
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Shaun Marcum has signed with the Mets. Not bad for a fifth starter.
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MLB '12-'13 OffSeason OT: Magic is the New Market Inefficiency
- Thread starter CygnusXS
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Policies are policies.
delgado is going to be a 3-4 win type pitcher going foward so i think the dbacks are getting good value. Interesting to see what the other pieces are. I assume gattis and ahmed which the braves have no room for. Probably another pitcher, hopefully not graham.
All in all i do think its an overpay but the pieces don't hurt too much because of depth.
All in all i do think its an overpay but the pieces don't hurt too much because of depth.
Dmncnby2k9
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Rosenthal said Delgado not the biggest piece goin to D-backs. Maybe Prado or another pitching prospect?
yankeehater
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3 teams from one division can make the playoffs, plus there is absolutely no way anyone can say who will be the best teams this early in the year. Plenty of times teams that are expected to suck wind up being way better then expected.
Edit: Holy fuck at the Braves giving up Prado. Man Ruben would get killed for doing something like that.
The Phillies have had two terrible off seasons in a row. It has everything to do with poor personell choices by Reuben Amaro. He had a great team, but his latest moves have all been little boom or bust moves that cost very little. All of his big money moves have been lateral.
The Phillies are a lot worse than their competition right now. They better hope the rotation reverts back to 2011 levels of dominance. Even the Nationals starting rotation is even or better than what the Phillies have right now in their older big three.
The Phillies are a lot worse than their competition right now. They better hope the rotation reverts back to 2011 levels of dominance. Even the Nationals starting rotation is even or better than what the Phillies have right now in their older big three.
No way its Prado. Honestly who would be bigger than Delgado that the Braves would trade?
Edit: oh god damn it. Prado?
yankeehater
Member
That seems like a lot to give up. I can se why the Phils never tried to get in on Upton now.
BravesCountry
Banned
Damn I'm going to miss Prado, this better work out.
Exciting, but Prado?
I guess Chris Johnson is our new 3b. Is he any good?
Johnson doesn't hit for Prado's average, but he is a decent player. I like the trade for the most part, just hate losing Prado because he was just such a versatile player that could do anything for you.
After a quick Fangraphs check... no.Exciting, but Prado?
I guess Chris Johnson is our new 3b. Is he any good?
Platoon with Francisco most likely.Exciting, but Prado?
I guess Chris Johnson is our new 3b. Is he any good?
Platoon Ahoy!
Strasburg 20 K game against the Barves confirmed.
storybook77
Member
I'd give Chris Johnson a chance. He wasn't exactly playing in a great lineup in Houston which is where he was before going to Arizona last year.
I don't think we were going to pay him anyway.
Does Johnson have a decent glove? I guess he can't be worse than Juan.
BravesCountry
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This would make more sense and puts it in perspective. I hope it's true I need an excuse.
storybook77
Member
Who all is arbitration eligible next year for the first time....Freeman, Venters, Kimbrel, and who else?
Heyward I think. But I believe the Braves had the money for those guys but could only have enough money to resign either mccann or Prado. Guess they chose their man.
Last year's outfield was one of the best in baseball.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Great deal for the Braves. They weren't going to keep Prado anyway, you move assets before you lose em.
BravesCountry
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We also have a really strong core of players signed for the next 3 years
That's right. We were, what, 9 WAR combined?
I think I was meaning more in terms of hypothetical power and having them locked up for at least 3 seasons.