Atlanta Braves Thread - The "John Hart/ John Coppollela da real MVPs" Edition

[GreatWhiteNorth]

I know this is best in the long run, but I hate to see Killa Craig go.

 

[Kingston Vol]

This makes total baseball sense, but I can't believe they were ballsy enough to unload Kimbrel. I figured he, Teheran, Freeman and Simba were untouchable just to keep the peace.

I mean, honestly, he wasn't going to have a ton of opportunities on this team this year anyway.

 

[GAVol]

It makes complete sense and we got two legit prospects for him plus save $90M. It's not a fleecing but it's a hell of a deal.

Haven't seen the money details. Are the Pads taking on all the money?

 

[GAVol]

I know this is best in the long run, but I hate to see Killa Craig go.

Me too. That guy is fun to watch/have on your side.

 

[AV_12]

Haven't seen the money details. Are the Pads taking on all the money?

All.THE.MONEY

 

[Regulator]

The only thing that bothers me is that all of these offensive prospects we're getting are from the Padres....whose offense has stunk ever since they moved into Petco Park and we're supposed to believe that they are astute evaluators of offensive talent?

 

[VFL21]

Haven't seen the money details. Are the Pads taking on all the money?

I think I read something where we pay 24 mill.. Correct me if I'm wrong

 

[zjcvols]

Haven't seen the money details. Are the Pads taking on all the money?

Every last penny.

 

[zjcvols]

I think I read something where we pay 24 mill.. Correct me if I'm wrong

Nope. Just the Quentin/Maybin contract.

 

[LotteryPick]

We got their best prospect, got a couple assets, and saved potentially $90M for a closer.

Win

Absolutely. I'm shocked, but this is a damn good trade.

Wisler is legit.

 

[VFL21]

Nope. Just the Quentin/Maybin contract.

Well this deal worked out nicely

 

[GAVol]

Every last penny.

That's unreal. Talk about some serious free agent cash in 16 and 17.

 

[Regulator]

Maybin is $7mil this year, $8mil next, then a $9mil team option/$1mil buyout. Quentin is $8mil this year and very likely $3mil buyout next year, if he's still even with Atlanta.

 

[AV_12]

@BenBadler: Matt Wisler is the best prospect the Braves have added this offseason. Throws strikes, two plus pitches, durable, near-MLB ready.

 

[Through_The_T]

As much as I hate to see Kimbrel go, it is a great deal.

 

[TBrown]

Lesbihonest.. It's john coppolella not hart

 

[Kingston Vol]

The more I read about it the happier I am.

 

[LotteryPick]

We hosed them. Hard.

 

[NochNoch]

But it shouldn't

Respectfully disagree.

 

[GreatWhiteNorth]

Watch BJ hit. 300 this year...

 

[GAVol]

We hosed them. Hard.

I'm trying to look at it objectively and not be a homer, but I think I agree. It looks like the Padres overvalued the 9th inning to the tune of adding absolute dead weight salary to the roster and effectively playing with 24 this year.

 

[LotteryPick]

I'm trying to look at it objectively and not be a homer, but I think I agree. It looks like the Padres overvalued the 9th inning to the tune of adding absolute dead weight salary to the roster and effectively playing with 24 this year.

In addition to this, what is the point of an elite closer when the team is going to be awful this season? They sold high and got more prospects/ a pick.

Can't half ass a rebuild. They're going all in.

 

[zjcvols]

Quintin will be DFA'd

 

[Wickman]

I'm glad we will have all that money in '16 & '17 to sign the next Uggla and The Player formerly known as BJ Upton

 

[LotteryPick]

I'm glad we will have all that money in '16 & '17 to sign the next Uggla and The Player formerly known as BJ Upton

Bruh