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

Posted by diremustang

Member since Oct 2017

2287 posts

Posted on 3/14/22 at 3:35 pm to SteelerBravesDawg

quote:
Dansby is a crucial cog.

Dansby has a career +OPS of 89, has never won a gold glove and has only even been a finalist in the covid season when defensive metrics were thrown off. He's very mediocre. Though if memory serves you like to argue that he is a top 5 SS in baseball.

2 ...

Posted by volfan30

Member since Jun 2010

41214 posts

Posted on 3/14/22 at 3:36 pm to 21zereaux

Batting average?? What in the world.

Posted by sorantable

Member since Dec 2008

54448 posts

Posted on 3/14/22 at 3:36 pm to diremustang

Dansby also hit a huge HR late in a pivotal WS game. Not sure what that stat is called.

3 ...

Posted by DawgCountry

Great State of GA

Member since Sep 2012

33377 posts

Posted on 3/14/22 at 3:37 pm to sorantable

quote:
Not sure what that stat is called.

NUTS

Posted by Dawgfan247

Member since Jan 2021

1900 posts

Posted on 3/14/22 at 3:39 pm to DawgCountry

Never
Underestimate
The
Swanson

This post was edited on 3/14/22 at 3:41 pm

Posted by SteelerBravesDawg

Member since Sep 2020

43337 posts

Posted on 3/14/22 at 3:44 pm to diremustang

If you think Dansby is a mediocre defensive SS, then I can't take you seriously and we are done in this conversation.

Ridiculous.

Posted by UltimaParadox

North Carolina

Member since Nov 2008

52540 posts

Posted on 3/14/22 at 3:44 pm to Dawgfan247

Braves playing it smart. Paying Freddie big money is a terrible idea for a mid market team.

Olson is much younger, under team control the next two years and arguably just as good as Freddie.

Overall this team is still setup to win now, and still has financial flexibility to keep adding pieces

Posted by SteelerBravesDawg

Member since Sep 2020

43337 posts

Posted on 3/14/22 at 3:45 pm to sorantable

I wouldn't be shocked to see Dansby take over the leadership role in the clubhouse w/Freddie gone. He has leader written all over him.

Posted by SteelerBravesDawg

Member since Sep 2020

43337 posts

Posted on 3/14/22 at 3:45 pm to UltimaParadox

quote:

Sustained success in sports often means making moves that upset fans in the short term for the long-term outlook of the team

Posted by rebel of fortune

Mississippi

Member since Oct 2012

3893 posts

Posted on 3/14/22 at 3:56 pm to volfan30

How many actual elite years does Freeman have left. I would argue around 2 to 3 before he starts declining. Joey Votto is probably the only first baseman still producing over 35 and that’s because he has an elite eye for the strike zone.

Posted by Undertow

Member since Sep 2016

9142 posts

Posted on 3/14/22 at 3:58 pm to SteelerBravesDawg

You seriously have reading comprehension problems.

Posted by Broski

Member since Jun 2011

81381 posts

Posted on 3/14/22 at 4:02 pm to SteelerBravesDawg

quote:
If you think Dansby is a mediocre defensive SS, then I can't take you seriously and we are done in this conversation.

You either can't read or you are on the spectrum.

Posted by LSUsmartass

Scompton

Member since Sep 2004

82745 posts

Posted on 3/14/22 at 4:06 pm to Broski

Glad to see the Braves upgraded at 1st

Posted by Dale Murphy

God's Country

Member since Feb 2005

24965 posts

Posted on 3/14/22 at 4:17 pm to LSUsmartass

quote:
LSUsmartass

What other rumors is your uncle hearing at the moment?

2 ...

Posted by AHM21

Member since Feb 2008

32089 posts

Posted on 3/14/22 at 5:02 pm to Dale Murphy

quote:
The #BlueJays have had conversations with Freddie Freeman’s camp and conveyed serious interest as his free agent decision nears, sources confirm. Freeman is a dual citizen of the U.S. and Canada and played for Canada at the ‘17 WBC. @MLBNetwork @Sportsnet @FAN590

LINK

Posted by Dale Murphy

God's Country

Member since Feb 2005

24965 posts

Posted on 3/14/22 at 5:04 pm to AHM21

quote:
The #BlueJays have had conversations with Freddie Freeman’s camp and conveyed serious interest as his free agent decision nears, sources confirm.

If he goes anywhere but LA or SD, it'll be clear this was him getting the biggest payday he could get. Which is his prerogative and I'm fine with that. But it'll also make me appreciate the trade even more.