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re: The ATL Thread: 2021 World Champion Atlanta Braves Offseason Thread

Posted on 11/15/21 at 5:56 pm to
Posted by SteelerBravesDawg
Member since Sep 2020
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Posted on 11/15/21 at 5:56 pm to
Yep. Langeliers will probably be ML ready by the latter part of next season. That makes Contreras expendable.

Pina is pretty decent w/the bat.
Posted by POCKET
Member since Nov 2011
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Posted on 11/15/21 at 6:11 pm to
Seems like a lot for Pina

Played for $1.6M last year

Feels like the Smyly deal last year where we zeroed in on a target and overpaid to make it happen
Posted by LCLa
Member since Apr 2017
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Posted on 11/15/21 at 6:18 pm to
Dude, I’d say AA has earned the right to make the moves he feels are right for this club. Jeez some of you can do nothing but criticize.
Posted by SteelerBravesDawg
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Posted on 11/15/21 at 6:21 pm to
Posted by POCKET
Member since Nov 2011
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Posted on 11/15/21 at 6:23 pm to
It’s a sports message board. The idea is to talk about sports.

He made some great moves last year and obviously played a big part in the Braves winning the World Series. I don’t think that means he’s incapable of potentially overpaying somebody or that it’s off limits to talk about deals on a message board.
Posted by SteelerBravesDawg
Member since Sep 2020
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Posted on 11/15/21 at 6:26 pm to
He's earned the benefit of the doubt. To come off as criticizing him just b/c you don't agree w/a signing comes off as being miserable and bitching just for the sake of bitching.

The Braves needed a competent backup C. Pina fits that bill; or would you rather we be stuck w/Stephen Vogt or Kevin Smith again?
This post was edited on 11/15/21 at 6:28 pm
Posted by POCKET
Member since Nov 2011
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Posted on 11/15/21 at 6:34 pm to
Can the 2 of you please give me a list of individuals that we not allowed to post anything about that could potentially be conceived in a way that we are criticizing a decision that was made? Even if it’s just an quick opinion for the sake of discussion. It would also be helpful to know how long this rule stays in effect.

Thanks
Posted by Hurricane Mike
Member since Jun 2008
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Posted on 11/15/21 at 6:37 pm to
World Champions don't have time for scrubs playing tee ball
Posted by SteelerBravesDawg
Member since Sep 2020
43337 posts
Posted on 11/15/21 at 6:38 pm to
The ONLY thing that maybe you could criticize about Pina is that he's 34. That's it.

He is a viable backup to TDA who isn't an automatic out and is decent behind the dish.
Posted by Broski
Member since Jun 2011
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Posted on 11/15/21 at 7:22 pm to
quote:

Jon Heyman
@JonHeyman
Yankees met with reps for all top lefthanded-hitting 1B, including Freddie Freeman. Of course the Braves would seem most likely to retain Freeman, while Rizzo and perhaps trade candidate Olson, among others, may be more realistic for NYY. But it’s worth investigating the great FF
Posted by POCKET
Member since Nov 2011
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Posted on 11/15/21 at 7:25 pm to
Okay, thanks. Now I’m aware of the Pina rules. From this day forward, I promise not to say an ill word about Pina other than how old he is.

Seriously though, I’m sure you’ll continue to remind everybody about Riley daily and try to police the board and I’ll continue to post my thoughts when I’d like to.

Hope Pina plays great and proves AA right.
Posted by SteelerBravesDawg
Member since Sep 2020
43337 posts
Posted on 11/15/21 at 7:25 pm to
Just teams doing due diligence.

Freddie ain't going anywhere.
Posted by Broski
Member since Jun 2011
81376 posts
Posted on 11/15/21 at 7:30 pm to
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Just teams doing due diligence.



I think we're still the favorites to sign him, but the longer this drags out, it's no longer a slam dunk, especially if/when a true bidding war starts.

I'm also curious how you will spin that disaster if Freddie signs elsewhere.
Posted by SteelerBravesDawg
Member since Sep 2020
43337 posts
Posted on 11/15/21 at 8:45 pm to
The funny thing is, they aren't far apart on $$$. Just the years. If it was the former I'd be worried.

This is a negotiation. This is how they play out. Start out high then meet in the middle.

Every analyst in the business thinks Freddie isn't going anywhere. I hated that it went to FA, but it is what it is. I think lack of revenues from COVID had a lot to do w/this.
Posted by SteelerBravesDawg
Member since Sep 2020
43337 posts
Posted on 11/15/21 at 8:48 pm to
I was right about Riley when a lot on here were ready to give up on him and declare him a bust. I preached patience w/young guys.
Posted by David Ricky
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Member since Sep 2015
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Posted on 11/15/21 at 8:52 pm to
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Seriously though, I’m sure you’ll continue to remind everybody about Riley daily and try to police the board and I’ll continue to post my thoughts when I’d like to.


quote:

I was right about Riley when a lot on here were ready to give up on him and declare him a bust. I preached patience w/young guys.


LMFAO
Posted by RD Dawg
Atlanta
Member since Sep 2012
28287 posts
Posted on 11/16/21 at 9:12 am to
quote:

was right about Riley when a lot on here were ready to give up on him


What about your predictions for Mac
Jones' NFL career?

Zach Wilson?
Posted by diremustang
Member since Oct 2017
2287 posts
Posted on 11/16/21 at 10:00 am to
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The funny thing is, they aren't far apart on $$$. Just the years. If it was the former I'd be worried.
Braves offer was 27 for 5. Freddie’s ask is 33.3 for six. You’re delusional if you think that isn’t a significant difference
This post was edited on 11/16/21 at 10:02 am
Posted by SteelerBravesDawg
Member since Sep 2020
43337 posts
Posted on 11/16/21 at 11:45 am to
It's a negotiation. The client always starts out high. That's how these things work.
Posted by SteelerBravesDawg
Member since Sep 2020
43337 posts
Posted on 11/16/21 at 11:47 am to
It's too early to make a conclusion on either. They're still rookies for God's sake.

Nice try at a gotcha.
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