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Unknøwn Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 Pitchers and catchers report in just 9 days. We've hit single digits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tl;dr Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 1 hour ago, AUTiger7222 said: With them doing stuff to the balls to make them not fly as much, I'm not sure he is worth as much as he was with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTiger7222 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 11 minutes ago, tl;dr said: With them doing stuff to the balls to make them not fly as much, I'm not sure he is worth as much as he was with us. The Braves still don't have a legit 4th outfielder unless the plan is to go with Ender. Ugh! @jidady was so right about him. We should have moved him after his first year with the Braves when his value was as high as it was ever gonna be. Same with Folty. tl;dr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTiger7222 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 This is a guy that at one point with the White Sox was REALLY good but that has been a few years ago. Lately he's been dogged by injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Duvall got $4.5M from Miami. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007dawg Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 11 minutes ago, Unknøwn said: Duvall got $4.5M from Miami. Ugh I wanted him back to ATL ATL Fan in the DMV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTiger7222 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 36 minutes ago, Unknøwn said: Duvall got $4.5M from Miami. $2M base salary and a $3M buyout or $7M option for 2022. So it's $5M guaranteed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATL Fan in the DMV Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 AA is gonna have to work some serious magic with the bench because it's dog excrement right now. We need depth and quality. AUTiger7222 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Current projected 26-man roster: starters//bench IF: Freeman, Albies, Swanson, Riley//Camargo, Adrianza OF: Ozuna, Pache, Acuna//Almonte, Inciarte C: d'Arnaud//Jackson SP: Fried, Morton, Soroka, Anderson, Smiley RHRP: Martin, Tomlin, Jackson, Webb LHRP: Smith, Minter, Matzek, Dayton Roster Battles: Bat-first infielder: Camargo vs Sandoval Glove-first infielder: Adrianza vs Mayfield vs Unroe Other OF options: Brugman, Trey Harris, Waters C: Jackson vs Contreras Other RHRP options: Arano, Edwards, N. Jones, Ynoa, Weigel, Sobotka, Walker Other LHRP option: Newcomb Starter depth: Wilson, Wright, Toussaint, Davidson, Muller, De La Cruz The most obvious area of improvement right now would be to get an outfielder that could pinch hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 Jayson Stark did a write up on Morton... “I think it’s important to have someone who has that type of experience,” Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos told us this winter. “I still think there’s value in that in this day and age. I still remember, when I was in Toronto, hearing Roy Halladay talk about the impact Pat Hentgen had on him as a young pitcher. I remember Hentgen talking about the impact Jack Morris and Roger Clemens had on him when he pitched. … I just think those lessons that older players can teach younger players is a real thing.” So the Braves see Morton as an ideal veteran stabilizer who can provide perspective, wisdom, leadership and balance to one of the youngest staffs of any contender — a staff that also has 23-year-old ace Mike Soroka returning from an Achilles tear, by the way. Here’s why they were looking for a guy just like Charlie Morton: • Of the Braves’ 60 regular-season games last year, 45 were started by pitchers 27 or younger — more than any playoff team except the Marlins (53). • Overall, 51 of those 60 games were started by pitchers in their 20s — also the most of any playoff team except the Marlins (59). • But the nine games started by Braves pitchers in their 30s — five by Josh Tomlin, three by Tommy Milone, one by Cole Hamels? Uh, they didn’t go so hot. To the tune of a 5.51 ERA, the third-worst by 30-something starters of any team in baseball and by far the worst of any playoff team. Morton, on the other hand, has had one of the most remarkable late-career resurgences of any pitcher in this sport. His performance, since he joined the Astros in 2017 at age 33, ranks with this group of aces, all of whom own Cy Young trophies (except him): Best active starters since age 33* PITCHER YEARS ERA K/9 IP Max Scherzer 2018-20 2.85 12.41 Justin Verlander 2016-20 2.87 10.98 Zack Greinke 2017-20 3.2 8.77 Charlie Morton 2017-20 3.34 10.64 (*min. 50 starts) On the surface, Morton’s 4.74 ERA and declining whiff rate last year in Tampa Bay might seem like a reason for concern. But not for the Braves, who saw a pitcher who was clearly set back by the COVID-19 shutdown and then got better as he went along. Average four-seam fastball velocity July: 92.5 mphAugust: 93.0 mphSeptember: 94.1 mphOctober: 95.0 mph (Source: Statcast) “He’s already defied most of the doubters about his ability to stay healthy,” said one rival exec. “Great (addition), especially with so many young guns on that staff.” So is anyone shocked that this was many execs’ favorite signing of the winter? For some reason, these people seem to love one-year deals for guys with ace upside. Go figure! falconsd56, ATLBrave, AUTiger7222 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsd56 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Yup. As good as he will be on the field....he will be even better for the locker room. AUTiger7222 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 TV time is set for Opening Day. Braves at Phillies, 3:05 PM on April 1. First road trip is Philly and DC. Home opener is April 9 at 7:20 against the same Phillies. First homestand is Philly and Miami. Braves won't wait too long to play regular season game against team outside the East for the first since 2019. Theyll travel to Wrigley on April 16. AUTiger7222 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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youngbloodz Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Seems like the Braves always open up on the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTiger7222 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 26 minutes ago, youngbloodz said: Seems like the Braves always open up on the road They do open the season on the road a lot. Check it out. 2021 - at Philadelphia 2020 - at New York (If I remember right the pre-covid schedule had them opening in Philadelphia.) 2019 - at Philadelphia 2018 - vs. Philadelphia 2017 - at New York 2016 - vs. Washington 2015 - at Miami 2014 - at Milwaukee 2013 - vs. Philadelphia 2012 - at New York 2011 - at Washington 2010 - vs. Chicago 2009 - at Philadelphia 2008 - at Washington 2007 - at Philadelphia 2006 - at Los Angeles 2005 - at Miami 2004 - vs. New York 2003 - vs. Montreal 2002 - vs. Philadelphia 2001 - at Cincinnati 2000 - vs. Colorado 1999 - vs. Philadelphia 1998 - vs. Milwaukee 1997 - at Houston 1996 - vs. San Francisco 1995 - vs. San Francisco MLB making up for lost time and all the years the Braves used to open the season at home. Braves have opened at home only 4 times in the last 17 seasons. youngbloodz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTiger7222 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 On 2/5/2021 at 7:42 PM, AUTiger7222 said: Kyle Garlick was claimed by the Twins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUTiger7222 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I've always liked this guy and would like to add him to the bench. Would fill the need of a left-handed bat off the bench. Capable of playing infield and outfield. Malachore and ATL Fan in the DMV 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007dawg Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 12 hours ago, AUTiger7222 said: I've always liked this guy and would like to add him to the bench. Would fill the need of a left-handed bat off the bench. Capable of playing infield and outfield. Yes, I have always liked his game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 MLB has posted the revised Grapefruit League schedules. The Braves will start exhibition play on February 29 at the Rays. They will conclude on March 30. Unknøwn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CrimsonFalcon Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 3 hours ago, ATLBrave said: Didn't we get Greene for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsd56 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 1 minute ago, CrimsonFalcon said: Didn't we get Greene for him? Yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLBrave Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 3 hours ago, CrimsonFalcon said: Didn't we get Greene for him? For him and Wentz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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