Unknøwn Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Braves and Charlie Morton have agreed to a 1 year deal worth $20M. The deal includes a team option for 2023 worth $20M AUTiger7222, falconsd56, ATLBrave and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malachore Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Was talking to someone the other day about future FAs the Braves should resign. Charlie was in my top 2, I think Soler should be the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jidady Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Called it! TheTrue7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATL Fan in the DMV Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Mostly not surprised by this due to how well he's pitched for us this year. However, I am a bit surprised by it due to him seriously considering retirement last year (before dipping his arm in the fountain of youth), and the fact that it is for $20 million. No discount here. He's been great for us, but that's a lot. He has been healthy, is very consistent, hasn't lost velocity, and has mostly pitched like an ace all year. I guess it's: Morton/Fried/Anderson/Touki/someone To start the season next year. Glad he's coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamb Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 31 minutes ago, ATL Fan in the DMV said: Mostly not surprised by this due to how well he's pitched for us this year. However, I am a bit surprised by it due to him seriously considering retirement last year (before dipping his arm in the fountain of youth), and the fact that it is for $20 million. No discount here. He's been great for us, but that's a lot. He has been healthy, is very consistent, hasn't lost velocity, and has mostly pitched like an ace all year. I guess it's: Morton/Fried/Anderson/Touki/someone To start the season next year. Glad he's coming back. Someone meaning gnoa, or one of the other youngsters in AAA. ATL Fan in the DMV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonFalcon Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 41 minutes ago, ATL Fan in the DMV said: Mostly not surprised by this due to how well he's pitched for us this year. However, I am a bit surprised by it due to him seriously considering retirement last year (before dipping his arm in the fountain of youth), and the fact that it is for $20 million. No discount here. He's been great for us, but that's a lot. He has been healthy, is very consistent, hasn't lost velocity, and has mostly pitched like an ace all year. I guess it's: Morton/Fried/Anderson/Touki/someone To start the season next year. Glad he's coming back. Soroka getting moved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsd56 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Malachore said: Was talking to someone the other day about future FAs the Braves should resign. Charlie was in my top 2, I think Soler should be the other. Especially if the DH does come to the NL. Keep Soler and let him be the DH and then roll with some combo of Acuna,Pache, Duvall, Joc and someone like Waters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngbloodz Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Fried/Anderson/Morton/Ynoa to start the season is a solid top 4. jidady 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malachore Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 18 minutes ago, falconsd56 said: Especially if the DH does come to the NL. Keep Soler and let him be the DH and then roll with some combo of Acuna,Pache, Duvall, Joc and someone like Waters. What about Ozuna? Is either Joc or Duvall signed through next year? I think only Duvall has a team option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATL Fan in the DMV Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 40 minutes ago, Williamb said: Someone meaning gnoa, or one of the other youngsters in AAA. Forgot about Ynoa. My bad, he surely has earned his spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATL Fan in the DMV Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 32 minutes ago, CrimsonFalcon said: Soroka getting moved? Good point, but I did say "to start the season." He likely won't be ready to start the season by what I've read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATL Fan in the DMV Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Malachore said: What about Ozuna? Is either Joc or Duvall signed through next year? I think only Duvall has a team option. I don't see Ozuna on this team next year. I must admit though, I think the chances of it are greater than 0%, though. Joc and Duvall has mutual options for next year. Edited September 6, 2021 by ATL Fan in the DMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsd56 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 6 minutes ago, Malachore said: What about Ozuna? Is either Joc or Duvall signed through next year? I think only Duvall has a team option. If he goes to prison... Or even any sort of significant jail time I really don't see him ever putting a baseball uniform on again in the United States ATL Fan in the DMV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malachore Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 18 minutes ago, falconsd56 said: If he goes to prison... Or even any sort of significant jail time I really don't see him ever putting a baseball uniform on again in the United States I don't see either of those happening unless there has been another development I'm not aware of. He might be a suspension but that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 Ozuna probably won't play in Atlanta again. He might sign somewhere else but I don't know if the Braves will let him come back. They'll probably figure out some way to get him out of here. I've heard DOB mention the same thing. He said he doesn't see any way he's allowed back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamb Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 1 hour ago, ATL Fan in the DMV said: Forgot about Ynoa. My bad, he surely has earned his spot. Yeah man, sorry about the way I phrased my post. No disrespect intended just reminding you of our wealth at the position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamb Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 2 hours ago, CrimsonFalcon said: Soroka getting moved? See, I forgot about soroka. Dang, what a staff if they all return to form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamb Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Fried,anderson,morton,ynoa,touki,soroka, muller, and davidson. WOW!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malachore Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Unknøwn said: Ozuna probably won't play in Atlanta again. He might sign somewhere else but I don't know if the Braves will let him come back. They'll probably figure out some way to get him out of here. I've heard DOB mention the same thing. He said he doesn't see any way he's allowed back. After all these years of nickle and diming they better not just let him leave, pay his salary and then **** the fans over with "budget constraints". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 11 minutes ago, Malachore said: After all these years of nickle and diming they better not just let him leave, pay his salary and then **** the fans over with "budget constraints". It's a PR thing. Ozuna has a toxic image now. They lessened the charge but it's still a misdemeanor. It's a risk to reintroduce him to the clubhouse with guys who will not be comfortable around him. They immediately dropped his mix up gesture. They never did do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATL Fan in the DMV Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Back to Morton, did even the most optimistic of pre-season analysis think Morton would be this good with us this year? He's been really good. I know many sites liked him and didn't expect him to fall off the earth - even despite his age - but he's been a breath of fresh air with all the injuries (Soroka *sigh*, Ynoa *self-inflicted sigh*, Anderson) and return-to-earth performances (re: Fried, Smyly) we've had amongst our regulars this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 7 minutes ago, ATL Fan in the DMV said: Back to Morton, did even the most optimistic of pre-season analysis think Morton would be this good with us this year? He's been really good. I know many sites liked him and didn't expect him to fall off the earth - even despite his age - but he's been a breath of fresh air with all the injuries (Soroka *sigh*, Ynoa *self-inflicted sigh*, Anderson) and return-to-earth performances (re: Fried, Smyly) we've had amongst our regulars this year. I think so, hes pretty dominant since 2017. He had a hiccup last year but got things going late in the year and in the playoffs. This year's 3.40 ERA would be his highest in a full season since 2017. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malachore Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 43 minutes ago, Unknøwn said: It's a PR thing. Ozuna has a toxic image now. They lessened the charge but it's still a misdemeanor. It's a risk to reintroduce him to the clubhouse with guys who will not be comfortable around him. They immediately dropped his mix up gesture. They never did do it again. It's going to be an even bigger PR thing when the MLBPA inevitably steps in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Malachore said: It's going to be an even bigger PR thing when the MLBPA inevitably steps in. They won't need to if they just release him. Theres plenty of ways to legally get rid of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jidady Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 I know I've been calling for us to bring back Charlie for a while now. This isn't about our keeping Jo Jo Reyes instead or anything. Morton wasn't this guy when we gave him away. The light came on at a much later age for him than most, but he's different now. He's a terrifying opponent to face. That's been readily apparent during the playoffs in particular. He believes in himself. Those are the guys you don't want pitching against you. AUTiger7222 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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