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re: ATL Thread | 2023 Spring Training discussion + hot takes
Posted on 3/27/23 at 6:12 pm to lake2280
Posted on 3/27/23 at 6:12 pm to lake2280
I thought we’ve been told in this thread that we had holes at DH, LF, and SS which is why we should have offered a huge contract to Dansby?
It’s amazing how time shows emotional responses to be foolish. The Braves may or may not win the World Series but they won’t win it or lose it because of Dansby “Mr. Cub” Swanson.
It’s amazing how time shows emotional responses to be foolish. The Braves may or may not win the World Series but they won’t win it or lose it because of Dansby “Mr. Cub” Swanson.
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Posted on 3/27/23 at 6:24 pm to RunningJacket
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I thought we’ve been told in this thread that we had holes at DH, LF, and SS
We do, and we’re all hoping against hope that one of the scrubs we’re about to throw out there brings us literally any value at all.
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which is why we should have offered a huge contract to Dansby?
Literally no one is saying this.
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It’s amazing how time shows emotional responses to be foolish.
Any rational Braves fan who is paying attention is still very concerned about those 3 positions, and rightly so. One might even posit that the more emotional position is the one telling everyone that everything is perfectly fine.
Posted on 3/27/23 at 8:12 pm to sorantable
Never said everything is fine. But show me any team without question marks. We lost Dansby. The Mets lost Diaz. Phillies lost Hoskins. Dodgers lost Turner. Astros lost Altuve. Every team has issues. But some of y’all act like the Braves are flawed because we don’t have an All Star at every position. Dansby was not worth the money he demanded so he went to a team that thinks he is worth it. Good for him and not bad for the Braves.
Posted on 3/27/23 at 8:56 pm to RunningJacket
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I thought we’ve been told in this thread that we had holes at DH, LF, and SS which is why we should have offered a huge contract to Dansby?
I mean, as things stand right now, we do have holes there. One good spring for Rosario and reports that Ozuna has better arm strength doesn't mean anything until it plays out on the field in the regular season.
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It’s amazing how time shows emotional responses to be foolish.
This feels like an emotional response.
This post was edited on 3/27/23 at 8:57 pm
Posted on 3/27/23 at 9:30 pm to Broski
Predictions for 2023
- Arcia does not make it to the all star break as the starting SS
- Ian Anderson does not make an appearance in the majors
- Nick Anderson is a key in the bullpen
- Jesse Chavez’s Braves magic runs out
- We get better production from LF than we do 2B
- Shuster sticks
- AJ Minter signs an extension mid season
- Braves do not exercise their 2024 club option on Morton
- Kyle Wright has mild regression
- Braves have 2 35/35 players in Acuna/Harris
- We bargain shop at the deadline again
Edit: I meant guarantees, not predictions
- Arcia does not make it to the all star break as the starting SS
- Ian Anderson does not make an appearance in the majors
- Nick Anderson is a key in the bullpen
- Jesse Chavez’s Braves magic runs out
- We get better production from LF than we do 2B
- Shuster sticks
- AJ Minter signs an extension mid season
- Braves do not exercise their 2024 club option on Morton
- Kyle Wright has mild regression
- Braves have 2 35/35 players in Acuna/Harris
- We bargain shop at the deadline again
Edit: I meant guarantees, not predictions
This post was edited on 3/27/23 at 9:33 pm
Posted on 3/27/23 at 9:44 pm to POCKET
Ooh this is fun
I think this only happens if we have other offensive holes in the lineup. If Rosario and Ozuna aren't total assholes at the plate, we can get away with having a defensive only SS, especially when you factor in that the other premium defense position (CF) should be a productive bat for us as well.
Also, Grissom just isn't ready to play short and I'm not sure he will be ready to play it this year... or ever. Doesn't mean he doesn't have a place on this team, it's just probably going to be as a LF or utility infielder.
Meh, Bryse Wilson is in the majors, Ian will get another shot in the majors. Maybe not with us though.
He's been solid this spring. Wouldn't hate it.
Still a better innings eater than Josh Tomlin.
Not sure I buy this one. I think people still severely underrate a healthy Ozzie. I trust him in a spot more than I do Eddie or Ozuna right now.
I think he will be a solid 3 or 4 pitcher in our rotation for the forseeable future. But I do wonder how Soroka factors into this once he is stretched out. I was cautiously optimistic with what I saw from him the other day.
I really have no idea how AA values relievers.
It was dumb enough that we're paying him what we are this season.
Agreed. I don't think he is THAT great and I think the no-shift is really going to frick with him this season.
I don't think Acuna gets 35 steals, but I do think he gets 40 homers. Harris will be 30/40 at least.
Adam Duvall comes back again?
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- Arcia does not make it to the all star break as the starting SS
I think this only happens if we have other offensive holes in the lineup. If Rosario and Ozuna aren't total assholes at the plate, we can get away with having a defensive only SS, especially when you factor in that the other premium defense position (CF) should be a productive bat for us as well.
Also, Grissom just isn't ready to play short and I'm not sure he will be ready to play it this year... or ever. Doesn't mean he doesn't have a place on this team, it's just probably going to be as a LF or utility infielder.
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- Ian Anderson does not make an appearance in the majors
Meh, Bryse Wilson is in the majors, Ian will get another shot in the majors. Maybe not with us though.
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- Nick Anderson is a key in the bullpen
He's been solid this spring. Wouldn't hate it.
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- Jesse Chavez’s Braves magic runs out
Still a better innings eater than Josh Tomlin.
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- We get better production from LF than we do 2B
Not sure I buy this one. I think people still severely underrate a healthy Ozzie. I trust him in a spot more than I do Eddie or Ozuna right now.
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- Shuster sticks
I think he will be a solid 3 or 4 pitcher in our rotation for the forseeable future. But I do wonder how Soroka factors into this once he is stretched out. I was cautiously optimistic with what I saw from him the other day.
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- AJ Minter signs an extension mid season
I really have no idea how AA values relievers.
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- Braves do not exercise their 2024 club option on Morton
It was dumb enough that we're paying him what we are this season.
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- Kyle Wright has mild regression
Agreed. I don't think he is THAT great and I think the no-shift is really going to frick with him this season.
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- Braves have 2 35/35 players in Acuna/Harris
I don't think Acuna gets 35 steals, but I do think he gets 40 homers. Harris will be 30/40 at least.
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- We bargain shop at the deadline again
Adam Duvall comes back again?
Posted on 3/27/23 at 10:17 pm to Broski
I think Harris will regress a good bit offensively.
Not hoping for it obviously but there are a few warning signs.
Still a top 10 type CF imo but not sure he is a 7 WAR 30/30 type guy over 162.
I think Ozzie settles into what he always has been when healthy. Very very valuable but flawed and will frustrate some people.
My prediction is Acuña, Olson, Murphy are top 3 in WAR among position players. Just edging out Riley and Harris.
Not hoping for it obviously but there are a few warning signs.
Still a top 10 type CF imo but not sure he is a 7 WAR 30/30 type guy over 162.
I think Ozzie settles into what he always has been when healthy. Very very valuable but flawed and will frustrate some people.
My prediction is Acuña, Olson, Murphy are top 3 in WAR among position players. Just edging out Riley and Harris.
This post was edited on 3/27/23 at 10:19 pm
Posted on 3/27/23 at 11:38 pm to POCKET
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We get better production from LF than we do 2B
In terms of only OPS there is a possibility of this I suppose, but there almost zero chance LF outperforms Ozzie in terms of pure WAR. Eddie's best year in his career (2018) is about the same as an average Ozzie year.
The rest of your predictions wouldn't surprise me or seem likely.
This post was edited on 3/27/23 at 11:40 pm
Posted on 3/28/23 at 9:06 am to POCKET
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We get better production from LF than we do 2B
Yeah I don't agree w/this at all.
The rest of your predictions I can see coming to fruition.
This post was edited on 3/28/23 at 9:11 am
Posted on 3/28/23 at 9:09 am to Broski
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Kyle Wright
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I don't think he is THAT great
He's not gonna win 21 games again but he is at worst gonna be a very good #3 IMO.
Posted on 3/28/23 at 9:31 am to SteelerBravesDawg
Probably been covered but what's the best way to watch the braves this year for someone who only has YouTube TV?
Bally app?
Bally app?
Posted on 3/28/23 at 9:38 am to K9
Bally app won't work- they don't have the Braves on the paid version of the app. The only way Bally app works is if you have the local bally channels on your TV lineup and can sign in with your provider creds. You're kinda screwed unless you change over to something like Fubo to get Bally. Unless you're out of market and then you can to MLB tv.
Posted on 3/28/23 at 9:52 am to Doldil
Damn, yeah in the market so MLB tv won't work.
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
Posted on 3/28/23 at 9:58 am to K9
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Probably been covered but what's the best way to watch the braves this year for someone who only has YouTube TV?
Bally app?
I use an IPTV service. Finally got tired of constantly being jerked around by these garbage arse streaming companies who continue to raise prices but not improve their product.
Posted on 3/28/23 at 10:15 am to VADawg
Don't forget today is tree mlb.tv subscriptions if you have or know someone who has T-Mobile. T-mobile subreddit also has people giving/selling codes.
Posted on 3/28/23 at 10:15 am to K9
Mlb.tv will work if you get a cheap VPN. I used nordvpn last year with success to watch all the Braves games in market.
Posted on 3/28/23 at 10:25 am to UAinSOUTHAL
Are the VPNs pretty easy to use? They can be used through a smart tv?
Posted on 3/28/23 at 10:30 am to K9
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Are the VPNs pretty easy to use? They can be used through a smart tv?
Super easy to use on your phone for sure. If you want to use it with your home internet you would need to setup the router to use the VPN. Not super difficult but would require a little research and knowledge of the router.
Posted on 3/28/23 at 10:46 am to UAinSOUTHAL
10-4
Thanks fellas
Thanks fellas
Posted on 3/28/23 at 11:11 am to POCKET
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Jesse Chavez’s Braves magic runs out
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