Also, MLB might get a sticky substance from Japan which could seriously aid Rodriguez. PLUS they still have extra cash for the bench, bullpen, and in season trades. He went 3-for-3 with a two-run double in the Braves spring training defeat at the Minnesota Twins. "Boston Red Sox fans were not thrilled with some of the choices the teams brass made this offseason, and it seems that many current and former decision-makers in MLB were not impressed by the Soxs choices either. February 19, Michigan Live The one bad trade that AA made at the deadline. Our team deserves to be more than that mid market crap. February 24, Bleacher Report February 25, Clutch Points 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. For sure, give President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos all the credit he deserves. Youve never seen a big-league game end the way theBravesandRed" It was a tough day for Ian Anderson as the Twins jumped on him early and beat Atlanta, 10-7. His versatility means a wide variety of contenders will be interested, but it still won't cost any elite prospect talent to acquire him as a two-month rental. It is the offseason so why cant MLB come to a conclusion so the Braves can move into whatever direction they need? After all, Swanson had just posted the best season of his career in 2022, tallying 25 home runs, 96" 10:18am: Second baseman Ozzie Albies revealed at Braves camp this week that he underwent surgery back in October to address an impingement in his right shoulder, reports Justin Toscano of the . "Atlanta Bravesright fielderRonald Acuna Jr.has been cleared to play in the World Baseball Classic and was taking swings at the team's spring training camp on Wednesday, getting an early start on a season with high expectations. Given the current social climate, his problems are a bad look for the Braves, MLBPA, and MLB. First of all, Atlanta is an nl team. Which players, because of bad contracts, are essentially stealing money from the Braves? He played in all 60 games and finished sixth in the NL MVP balloting. Give Freeman a 6yr/150M We chop, we war cry, we remain! March 01, Bleacher Report Cardinals Rumors. He was good at one point in 2021 before coming to Atlanta. To make matters worse, Ozuna has regressed and is an awful defender. Player (position) 2021 Salary Free Agent Year After reaching the American League Championship Series in" The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 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. 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. Weve got studs in Fried/Anderson/Morton. If the Braves do not make the postseason, there will be major changes to the organization this winter. I think that you take a flyer on Rodriguezhes a potentially great, most likely solid right hander, and only expected to make 3.1 MM in arbitration. Braves Country is REAL I was there for the WS. Pederson declined his $10MM mutual option, choosing instead to take a $2.5MM buyout and head to free agency. Get rid of the them and resign the same players who cant play baseball unless they have help from rental players. It wont happen. 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. And if it doesnt work out you could always offer a QO next offseason and recoup some value or take a second crack with him if he accepts. On Swanson, a bold move wouldnt be signing another SS this winter but locking up Dansby on an extension a year early. Torontobecause his mom was Canadian? Castillo or Manaea would make more sense than Kershaw or Kluber since they both have more left in the tank. Chop on Braves Nation. 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. 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. 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. The Mets and my Phillies are good, but not quite good enough. TheAtlanta Braves have to fix their bullpen if they even want to dream ofpostseason baseball. Re-sign our pulse in number 5 and continue to crush the NL East. Marcell Ozuna's contract has been a disaster for the Braves. As long as Grissoms glove improves and his bat remains steady, Atlanta could have another star. This is where the Braves can get better in a trade. You want to take the cold, hard numbers approach with a 4th OF- fine, totally cool. Freeman 1B L Started by drt1010 , 01-09-2023 11:07 AM. Started by drt1010 , 01-03-2023 10:35 AM. From north to South Carolinas, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida and on and on. 3. A lot of players done worse and fans took them back. "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" Waters CF S It means something and it is different. Same thing was said for last season, and correct me if Im wrong but didnt LAD go out and rent Scherzer? There are relevant players on current rosters with question marks over their futures, and contenders are going . "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. "What in the name of Steve Cohens wallet and Dodger moneybags is going on with the MLB calendar these days? WTF! Thats overall not a lot of room to work with. Ratings appear to be the most obvious metric to gauge success because if a game is shorter" So the Braves are going to get rid of the players who carried them to a WS. If they keep him, MLBTRs Matt Swartz projects a salary in the $9.1MM range. Hes 99.9% getting non-tendered. The Braves are a well-run franchise in a division they figure to rule for the time being. That season earned him a four-year $65 million dollar deal that offseason which includes a club option for the 2025 season. Ahead we have taken a closer look. Yet we can, should and frankly speculate about 10 stars who could eventually be out there for the" It was reported earlier in February that the NBA and NBPA were considering a rule change that would focus on reducing load management by making regular-season awards dependent on a player's number. "There is trouble brewing in the regionals sports network world. Cristian Pache (CF) 580K 2027+ All that sounds great. 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. Terrible is a huge overstatement. 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. Basically he was outperforming his peripherals in Pittsburgh. Plus, with Marcell Ozunas contract hanging over this team, theres a lot more uncertainty heading into next season. Theyll never get it because they dont want to get it. You dont play around with the heart and soul of your team, though. He wants a 4 or 5 year deal. That gives the Braves some bargaining power, too. 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. 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After all, Swanson had just posted the best season of his career in 2022, tallying 25 home runs, 96 runs batted in, and 18 stolen bases, along with elite defense in the middle of the diamond, en route to a 6.4 WAR campaign (per Fangraphs). Re-sign Freeman The team is in excellent shape. Duvall when hot carries a team; of the Atlanta outfielders he had the best numbers. He was terrible for the Braves. I think it is one of the best ways Ive heard to describe Swanson and his impact to the Braves. Who from the team is stealing money because of a bad contract? Reynolds LF S Theyre set up to be competitive for a long time because of it, but still have some players on awful deals which could impact that. Brewers drop both games in split squad day against Athletics and Rockies. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. 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. The front office did a great job making a handful of under-the-radar moves at the deadline last year that wound up paying huge dividends, including adding NLCS MVP Eddie Rosario and World Series MVP Jorge Soler. His next contract will take him into his late thirties, and its going to be costly. 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). 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. Theres a spot to fill on the bench, but it largely depends on whether or not they retain any of the trade deadline four.. I know AA said payroll would go up but thats quite a bit, They cant afford Raisel. Say good bye to Camargo and Arcia Use the Google and youll see. 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. Braves fans who think that the team doesnt need to sign Freddie dont know anything about baseball. Replies: 7. . Montas + Olson from Oakland would run about 17mil. Bitching about something on a free to you Internet site is a weird flex. One is to be aggressive and try to repeat last year's success of adding to the roster and eventually winning a. It isnt that Atlanta is cheap. As a fan, Ill buy theres no money for other signings- but not Freeman. I could see the Angels missing out on some of the bigger name pitchers and pivoting to Freddie. Remember, Chicks dig the long ball!. If hes still hitting and playing at a high level, then pick them up. February 26, The Score Marcell Ozuna had a monster year for the Braves in the shortened 2020 season, hitting .336 and leading the league with 18 home runs . If Grissom continues to put in the work with Ron Washington, the Braves will have struck gold with another homegrown talent over at short. She will not return to their broadcasts,according to the new York Post. Am I the only one who thinks that the Braves and Freeman arent going come together on a contract. (0 members & 5 guests). Nothing more, nothing less. These are coming" If Freeman was going say why not do a contract before other teams had a chance to give him offers? trade Rodriguez 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. 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. I hope AA doesnt try to play Freddie like he played Ozuna. February 16, ESPN Which MLB free agents who changed teams are most irreplaceable? Looks like the Braves are going to finish somewhere in the middle of the standings next season. Maybe not until 2024. Trade Deadline and the Second Half Rumors, Ideas and Conversation. Sign Rosario Of course, hed make most of the money in his early years. Freeman brings so many things to the Braves that you just cant measure with WAR. I think for Freedie I would start with 5/160 with 2 option years at 20 mil apiece with 5m buyouts. Rangers Have Had Talks With Robbie Grossman, Apple TV makes decision on Katie Nolan announcing MLB games, How MLB pitch clock would impact famous baseball moments, Joe Jimenez Underwent Offseason Spine Surgery, Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day, Braves Michael Harris II: Bigger, stronger, aiming for more after storybook rookie season. Love the fact they won but dont let it fog the lens of going forward. When we nominate a" The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Beal's current contract ties him to the Wizards through the 2025-26 season, with a player option for 2026-27. See: Joey Votto 2021. Chances are this doesnt happen with an 88 win team 2 years in a row. Ozuna aint coming back. "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. (Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports), Craig Kimbrel, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves. Devito is 23 and yet to reach AA. One wayward thought: given the shortstops that are available this winter, the Braves could be bold and look now for a long-term replacement for Swanson at short, but thats probably a little too cute for Anthopoulos. Entering his age-28 season, there may yet be a career year lurking as well. Historic season for the Braves and for baseball. 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.. Sometimes, it's a case of playing in the shadow of a bigger star. They also have heralded prospects Cristian Pache and Drew Waters to work into the equation. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Their best player, who is one of the very best players in the league missed half the season. 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. Im probably okay with that as I want to see Freeman spend his entire career with the Braves. When guys become postseason starts like Rosario and Soler, they instantly become more valuable to their incumbent franchise than they are anywhere else. Preach Crime dog! No one respects us and thats fine! Other times, it can be a result of suiting up for a small-market team that simply" We showed up and showed out. Right now is our window to win World Series titles though and I do think some improvements need to be made if were going to pull that off again. If I was a Braves fan, I wouldnt fret too much this winter. The night before" Hes slashed .222/.278/.397 with 30 home runs and 82 RBI in 172 games since inking the deal. I dont think its possible they can afford FF and Iglesias so I dont think Iglesias is likely. Locking up the entire infield would be solid defensively and at the plate. Behind those starters, William Contreras shows promise and can serve as the backup behind the plate. Well anyway. Trade for Buxton, try for Verlander. 3. Hopefully Atlanta gets something hammered out quickly before that has a chance of happening. However, it wouldnt surprise me if the Dodgers were among the teams trying to pry Olson, Chapman, and Manaea et all from Oakland. 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