February 22, Sportsnaut To begin the 2022-23 MLB offseason period, it seemed like the Atlanta Braves were the head and shoulders favorites to sign shortstop Dansby Swanson to a long-term deal. Aug 30, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Marcell Ozuna (20) looks on from the dugout against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning at Truist Park. . Hes posted 4.0 rWAR or better in each of the last six seasons (except for 2020, when he put up 3.2 rWAR in 60 games). Freddie Freeman, Heart and Soul of todays Braves. That tomahawk across the chest is my childhood all the way to my later years. "The Cactus League and Grapefruit League seasons have begun and Opening Day is only five weeks away. Lock this dude up so I can sleep better at night please. Taking $200MM vs $100MM makes zero difference in the lives of the Freemans or their descendents. Find some more excuses for the Braves winning the World Series, but, but, but. Entering his age-28 season, there may yet be a career year lurking as well. For sure, give President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos all the credit he deserves. Get rid of the them and resign the same players who cant play baseball unless they have help from rental players. Homers were an issue but overall wasnt bad. Guess what? Thats a lot of outfielders for one team, Acuna, Rosario, Duvall, soler, Pache and possibly waters or ozuna. If Freeman was going say why not do a contract before other teams had a chance to give him offers? I think your on the right track. Sign Freddie While Soler and Rosario are the decorated heroes of this outfield foursome, Pederson and Duvall have been the active pair thus far. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Started by Vampirate, 10-08-2022 09:23 PM. "It took all of two days for the pitch clock to directly affect the outcome of a Major League Baseball game. He played in all 60 games and finished sixth in the NL MVP balloting. She will not return to their broadcasts,according to the new York Post. "For many players around Major League Baseball, spring training amounts to little more than a chance to get some reps in and go through the motions in preparation for the 2023 season. He was actually lights out and one of the reasons why the bullpen turned around after the trade deadline. "It's certainly early to be speculating about Manny Machado's next team and contract, but the subject is no longer out of bounds. The one thing that could slow the effervescent feel-goodery of their championship run is the pending contract negotiation with longtime face-of-the-franchise Freddie Freeman. "With Ronald Acua Jr., Bo Bichette, Austin Riley, Luis Robert, Yordan Alvarez, Alek Manoah, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Triston McKenzie and several others all already 25 years old or set to turn that age before Opening Day, our 25 best under 25 list looks significantly different than it" Their postseason centerfielder declined his half of a $7MM mutual option, pocketing the $3MM buyout. Id much rather have the ability to cut bait after his age 37 season if hes starting to decline rapidly. Rodriguez had a 1.08 ERA (thats good, even if its [very] lucky (4.13 FIP). Pache + Touissant for Buxton. I agree he was very effective at first but had a meltdown at the end for some unknown reason. Discussion: No more outfield moves? We chop, we war cry, we remain! 3. Their biggest weakness right now has to be their horrendous bullpen. he sucks. Like I said, they dont get it. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Under Hudson's current deal, the Braves can buy the righty out for . If Freeman was coming back I cant see the hold up as soon Freeman should be hearing some big numbers for other teams that may over pay for name alone. He went 3-for-3 with a two-run double in the Braves spring training defeat at the Minnesota Twins. Terrible is a huge overstatement. Langeliers C R If they want to give him more regular playing time in Triple-A, Chadwick Tromp was picked up from the Giants and 24-year-old Shea Langeliers isnt far from elbowing his way into the room. All stats courtesy of Baseball Reference and accurate through Tuesday's games. February 17, Larry Brown Sports "There will be one fewer superstar available in free agency next offseason after Manny Machado reportedly agreed to a massive new deal with the San Diego Padres. Freeman will resign, if not theres Rizzo. I think Freeman a California native ends up with the dodgers and the Braves use there minor league surplus of players and make a deal with Oakland for Matt Olson. Their best player, who is one of the very best players in the league missed half the season. Spring training is when teams typically get down to business locking up their best" "The short answer to the question of what's going on in the early days of Major League Baseball's spring training season is "a lot." He might owe it to the union and other players to take the high offer but he doesnt owe his family more money, come on. While his career will go as he performs at the plate, how he develops in the field at short could take it to new heights. 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. (But seriously, it was his job to lose entering spring IMO. The outfield makeup will interesting to watch. But he remains under team control through arbitration. 01-16-2023, 08:26 PM. Its pretty remarkable, in fact, that each of those four guys was able to make a distinct imprint on this postseason. They are closer to 95 wins when healthy. They could be buyers or sellers. I predict the Braves find a way out from under the Ozuna contract. 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. According to ESPN'sJeff Passan, the two sides are finalizing an 11-year, $350 million deal. MLB owners create 'economic reform committee' as worries linger over Steve Cohen's spending, broadcast deals, Breaking down the 10 richest contracts of the MLB offseason, Top 10 MLB Players Most Likely to be Traded in 2023. Who Will Be MLB's Best Offensive Player in 2023? @james. From north to South Carolinas, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida and on and on. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images). Finally, get a cheap innings eater. I hope with all of our turn out this year ownership sees that. Of course, hed make most of the money in his early years. Devito is 23 and yet to reach AA. Swanson has one more year of arbitration at short, Albies is locked in long-term at second, Riley established himself at the hot corner, and dArnaud signed a two-year extension to return as the starting backstop. Freeman gets 6yrs/162. The Huntsville, Alabama native was a perennial All-Star closer in the early-to-mid-2010s with the Braves. 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. SMH! Theres a very good chance he doesnt earn a starting job if he doesnt play well in the spring. He can be set on staying in Atlanta and still play the field for the best possible contract from the Braves. Duvall has been a 109 wRC+ hitter over the past three seasons, mostly with Atlanta, and hes coming off probably his best year, posting 2.4 fWAR between the Marlins and Braves. The Braves try to trade him next off-season, fail to find a taker and just DFA him. AA has said many times that he has been given more payroll when needed so hopefully with the winning, will com they payroll. An excellent or high number of wins in your division is not necessarily an indicator of the depth of talent in that division nor an indicator how strong the division is, in fact Id say if you looked at the starting rosters of Washington, Mets, Miami, across the board it was better than Rockies or Diamondbacks. Hes a flawed player because of subpar on-base skills, but he can also carry a team when hes hot. Hes been in the news for several reasons off the field, most notably a domestic violence arrest back in 2021. "What in the name of Steve Cohens wallet and Dodger moneybags is going on with the MLB calendar these days? Freeman gets better pitches for other players to hit just by his presence in the lineup. February 16, Bleacher Report Even if hes not strictly an everyday regular, if hes on the roster, hes likely to get a lot of the playing time. This years team had the lowest winning percentage of any of their four East title squads, and its hard not to suggest that these Braves benefited from a weak division in 2021. It seems AA is too. If they wont bring back the previous group, they have to look for a trade or two. February 20, Bleacher Report MLB trade rumors and news: Ozzie Albies, another young star, signs team-friendly extension with Braves. Im not sure how they got to $140M for the payroll. According toEvan Drellichof The Athletic, commissioner Rob Manfred has said MLB's economic reform committee is" (Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports), Craig Kimbrel, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves. Re-sign Freeman. "Major League Baseball games are too damn long or at least that's what everyone has been saying forever. This Day in Braves History: Babe Ruth returns to Boston. Bully for you, Atlanta might be the stupidest thing youve written, and thats saying a lot. If thats the case theyre likely waiting for the CBA to know what the luxury tax changes will be. Atlanta Braves news, trade rumors, scores, draft and more Atlanta Braves More Braves at House That Hank Built MLB news: Chapman injury, Chaim Bloom, ATL rumors by Mark Powell Chipper. Preach Crime dog! I figure Ozuna is going to be suspended for at least half the season and not knowing when Ronnie will return makes having them back all the more important to start the year. Ozuna aint coming back. Here is a contingency plan for if the Braves cannot outbid the other teams for Freddys services. Im a huge Braves fan but for the sake of the team the overall best move may be letting Freddie go. Greinke a big no. For the rest of the roster, theyre actually in a much better place than you might assume for a team coming off its fourth consecutive division title. WasXander Bogaertsthe most irreplaceable player in" Making his guaranteed money 5/170, the two options would be present to account for his performance at that point. He did in Atlanta to start, but regression then hit him with a sack of oranges and he was left off the postseason rosters. Its not 100% theyll even have a dh slot. Hes a good pitcher that you dont throw away because of one bad month. If the Braves do not make the postseason, there will be major changes to the organization this winter. Theres a chance it was bad luck for him with the homers. February 17, MLB Trade Rumors Buxton would be an awesome addition. Saturday's Grapefruit League contest between theAtlanta BravesandBoston Red Soxfeatured a chaotic ending that was the first of its kind in MLB" Marcell Ozuna had a monster year for the Braves in the shortened 2020 season, hitting .336 and leading the league with 18 home runs and 56 RBI. February 27, The Athletic Our team deserves to be more than that mid market crap. The superstar third baseman has, after all,already determinedthat he will be opting out of his 10-year, $300 million contract with the" Likewise with Greinke. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports. - Freddie might be a free man now but will likely be back. Many used the Braves last year to see how the owners made out during the pandemic. February 26, The Score Remember, Chicks dig the long ball!. February 27, The Big Lead With arbitration projections, their projected payroll is right around the $140MM mark they carried in 2021. Id say that wont happen, but knowing Oakland and Billy Beane, I wouldnt put it past them. I think Angels would be more likely than the Dodgers if he were looking to go back to California. There is no way Freddie isnt wearing a Braves uniform for the rest of his career. "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" "Swarmer elected free agency in November, coming off a 2022 season in which he made his big-league debut after a seven-year climb through the minors. That gives the Braves some bargaining power, too. "With spring in full bloom, it's time for our favorite annual exercise: attempting to identify a breakout player for each team. Trade Cedric Mullins for a kings ransom and keep aiming high. Forget the hes-from-Georgia stuff because that shouldnt matter. Re-sign our pulse in number 5 and continue to crush the NL East. Many questions and it seems no answers. Which players, because of bad contracts, are essentially stealing money from the Braves? Would you NT him? By TC Zencka | November 8, 2021 at 9:18pm CDT. Locking up the entire infield would be solid defensively and at the plate. You probably eat one of them and sit on the other. March 01, Bleacher Report February 27, MLB Trade Rumors Off-field issues like that are never good, and to make matters worse, hes given them practically nothing on the field. Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / 20 hours ago. Just get the best players possible to defend their title. Let him walk. Youve seen balk-offs. Think Atlanta will work with him and see what they can do with him. if he left then it would be for SD or possible the Angels. I honestly think he was either dealing with an injury late last season, or most likely he got gassed ajd wore down. Join Newsletter. All of the big-market teams are going to try to improve. Waters CF S It means something and it is different. The Braves have begun negotiating an extension with Tim Hudson and his agent, Paul Cohen, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. 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. The Os are not close to contending and might be willing to sell high on Cedric. Right now, though, Id take any contract. The Chicago Cubs then sensed blood in the water, as they blew away the Braves reported offer by signing Swanson to a seven year, $177 million deal, a contract that pays Swanson around $9 million more per year. "There is trouble brewing in the regionals sports network world. Behind those starters, William Contreras shows promise and can serve as the backup behind the plate. The case for standing pat. LMAO. I think Rosario will parlay his postseason into bigger money than the Braves should offer. That is how they won the WS. Of course, weve been saying this of Atlantas rotation for years. The shape and depth of the Braves 22 outfield is unclear, but the truth is, its a largely cosmetic problem. Braves Country is REAL I was there for the WS. But seriously, I wonder if adding Kershaw or Kluber would be an option. NFL rumors: 3 teams desperate enough to sign Carson Wentz this offseason, 3 mistakes Cowboys are destined to make in 2023 offseason, Vaughn Grissom establishes himself as clear frontrunner for Braves shortstop role, People Are Going to Lose Their Minds When a Regular Season Game Ends on a Pitch Clock Violation, Braves send clear message to Marcell Ozuna early in spring training, Atlanta Braves news: Max Fried and the pitch clock are a match made in heaven, MLB news: Aroldis Chapman's freak injury, Chaim Bloom death threats, Braves trade rumors. 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 . So I think either Atlanta under bid him in talks or Freeman is looking for a major cash in. As for the outfield, much will depend upon whether or not the NL adopts the DH. They would have had 96 wins if Will Smith was a closer. 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. I wonder if the braves are waiting to see what Rizzo gets. Acquire Greinke/maybe Verlander? With Acuna coming back, theyre already overcrowded (even if Acuna isnt ready by opening day). Duvall when hot carries a team; of the Atlanta outfielders he had the best numbers. sign Raisel Iglesias The night before" 1. Am I the only one who thinks that the Braves and Freeman arent going come together on a contract. There are plenty of options available to Anthopoulos, and its more a question of sentimentality and narrative than it is efficacy. Realistically, any NL East team needs to look beyond 2022 before trying to legitimately compete with them. We lost so many pieces every step of the way and still persevered out on Top. February 21, The Score Yes, he plays first base, and that means hes not a particularly versatile asset. I wouldnt rule out a non-tender myself. Let dArnaud and others rotate through the DH spot if that happens, with Contreras getting starts behind the plate. . No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Acuna hit .266 with 15 homers and" Cardinals Rumors. Here, theScore's Josh Goldberg and" Hopefully Atlanta gets something hammered out quickly before that has a chance of happening. Bleacher Report He could have been a candidate to play some left field, but lets stick with shortstop. It just seems that the Twins will try to run it back next year looking for a better outcome, and trading Buxton would be a big hole to replace rather quickly. This is where the Braves can get better in a trade. Hot take: Id be okay if the Braves signed Freddie to an 8 year deal. Harvey has been assigned to the team's Triple-A camp. This is all contingent on what the Chicago Cubs plans are heading into the 2021 MLB trade deadline. 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. February 24, Sportsnaut To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. If north ends up being south and pigs fly, we can cross that bridge then. Not that anyone was putting a timer on it 35" Apple will not bring back Melanie Newman" Bobby Cox beat his wife like a drum. He is also the leader on that team and without him the Braves will be in trouble because he keeps other players under control. Over the years the Mets have had so many health issues, the Injury Bug now qualifies for squatters rights in the Mets clubhouse. "Major League Baseballnow has a pitch clock. He wants a 4 or 5 year deal. 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). February 16, ESPN Were the dinosaurs, Braves Sign Matt Swarmer To Minor League Deal, Braves Sign Joe Harvey To Minors Contract, Shohei Ohtani, Top 2024 MLB Free Agents After Manny Machado's New Padres Contract, Twins Claim RHP Dennis Santana from Atlanta, Clock-off confusion: MLB game ends with a pitch-clock violation. February 24, The Athletic Acuna Jr. and Albies are both locked up on super cheap deals, so the Braves can afford it. For this reason, I feel the Marlins and Nats are in better shape than the Mets and Phillies. Hopefully he gets at least a 1 year suspension. Braves trade Michael Harris, Freddy Tarnok, and Kyle Muller to the Athletics for Matt Olson This is one of those trades where it really depends how high you are on Michael Harris. Or, more accurately, months away. Thats two 4 WAR offensive players and a pitcher for the same cost as a single Freddie Freeman. He wont get it from the Braves. Their chemistry in the clubhouse would need to have some growth and a few new voices step up but at the end of the day we cant give a guy whos 32 30 mil a year for 6 years if we only have about 35-40 mil available and still other spots to fill. Ahead we have taken a closer look. Frankly, whatever happens over the next six months wont really matter to the Braves. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports, Aug 20, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) in the dugout against the Houston Astros in the sixth inning at Truist Park. Given the current social climate, his problems are a bad look for the Braves, MLBPA, and MLB. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Hes likely seeking 6-8 years on a deal while we should only be giving 4-5. Chances are this doesnt happen with an 88 win team 2 years in a row. Not supporting him but I can understand a domestic relationship going too far and this happening. Makes perfect sense for Freeman to keep his options open and test his value on the open market. The Braves are a well-run franchise in a division they figure to rule for the time being. Thats overall not a lot of room to work with. Resign Freeman. In 2019 when Atlanta kept him in minors for the majority of the season he didnt complain just played hard. The Braves are the champions of the 2021 Major League Baseball season. The Braves have gotten more bad than good since signing Ozuna to this deal. From a narrative perspective, the engines stalled during the postseason while Joe Buck and John Smoltz repeatedly tried to breathe life into the story of Soler, Rosario, Duvall, and Pederson being brought to Atlanta at the deadline. "Always searching for more pitching, on Sunday, the Twins claimed right-hander Dennis Santana off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. Then bat him him lead off. 3. I vehemently disagree with you. Chris Bassitt (RP) 5M 2023, Atlanta Braves sends I think it's a good time for this thread, as the title says this is the go to thread for ideas, rumors and deals the Braves make this year before the deadline. If the Braves do not want him back, its hard to picture his trade value. He was good at one point in 2021 before coming to Atlanta. 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This year's trade deadline is on Tuesday, Aug. 2, and teams will have until 6 p.m. But at the end of the season he lost it. First of all, Atlanta is an nl team. Allows you to choose the data by which the thread list will be sorted. And then there are the guys who have something to prove and who can't wait. February 23, Sportsnaut March 01, Bleacher Report 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. I thought about that a little and think I would do something silly like 7 years at 240 mil with at least 60 mil deferred for 10 years. Not claiming that this is true at all. PLUS they still have extra cash for the bench, bullpen, and in season trades. The bullpen remains mostly intact as well, with the southpaw triumvirate of Will Smith, Tyler Matzek, and A.J. Hes likely seeking 30-35mil while we should only be at 25-28mil. How many years now has Kershaw been projected to be wearing a Rangers cap for because hes from Texas? That is right, 10, maybe 11. The 29-year-old right-hander did little to demonstrate he was worthy of a spot in the Cubs' long-term plans, however, as he posted a" Use Waters or Pache for bench outfield A lot of players done worse and fans took them back. So the Braves are going to get rid of the players who carried them to a WS. 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. Pederson declined his $10MM mutual option, choosing instead to take a $2.5MM buyout and head to free agency. Do I think Freddie is worth the money absolutely, but Im also old enough now to separate the fan side from the business side. The Duvall decision is a touch more complex. February 16, ESPN I didnt get to really watch him much post-trade. I think he is most likely in Atlanta for 2-3 more seasons. "Come the end of the 2022 Major League Baseball season, Aaron Judge's 62 home runs and numerous other league-leading figures made it decidedly unnecessary to question which hitter had the best year. After a breakthrough year for the Atlanta Braves in 2020, the 2021 team has yet to play .500 baseball in the first 2.5 months of the regular season. customized to your favorite sports and teams. But he could be a great complement to acuna in the outfield. Kudos to some of the creativity, but level it out some please. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports. Probably, but they are starting to let payroll go up. 9. Hes often injured with only 1yr of control. 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