I read a report today that said the Braves are one of 3 teams that have offered Josh Donaldson a 4 year deal. Hoping we start 2020 off on a positive note and get JD back in a Braves uniform.

Yep. I want JD back.

Riley isn't ready yet.

Hmmmm. I had heard us an Twins, 4 yrs/$110mil. Nats out based on last weeks signings. JD would put them over the luxury tax max salary.

Folty ($6.425 M) and Dansby ($3.15 M) both avoid arbitration.

JD to Twins. That hurts.

The Braves just signed former Cardinals OF Marcell Ozuna to a 1 year $18 million dollar deal. There is our cleanup hitter.

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Cold Hamels felt some pain in his shoulder and will be re-evaluated in 3 weeks. Hoping this doesn't become anything serious.

Bump because the season starts NEXT WEEK.

Kakes opting out, signed Puig, Hamels seems iffy if he will play, any other news I've missed?

Pache nursing and ankle. Otherwise...we are on Freddie watch. Wonder hownhes doing,, if he will be back-door, and what kinda shape he's in. I'd anticipate some low scoring games early on with alot of teams going the piggy back style. Harder to get to a pitcher, less times you see em.

Also, DeGrom with back tightness, mri negative, day to day. In a 60 game season, would be nice to miss him 1 time. With Syndegaard out too

Pache (as well as Acuna) looked like he's added on some muscle. Was telling my buddy that he might get some run this year.

Definitely the CF of the future since Acuna insists on playing RF.

metcalfmafia said:

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Pache (as well as Acuna) looked like he's added on some muscle. Was telling my buddy that he might get some run this year.

Definitely the CF of the future since Acuna insists on playing RF.

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Waters in left, Pache in center, and Acua in right is going to be a very fun outfield over the next few years.

ShaggyWolf said:

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metcalfmafia said:

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Pache (as well as Acuna) looked like he's added on some muscle. Was telling my buddy that he might get some run this year.

Definitely the CF of the future since Acuna insists on playing RF.

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Waters in left, Pache in center, and Acua in right is going to be a very fun outfield over the next few years.

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Waters is a switch hitter too, which automatically makes you a fan favorite in Braves country.

Two question marks about the future in my opinion:

1.) Can Riley harness his potential and lock down 3rd? When he's on he reminds me of Troy Glaus.

2.) Soroka and Fried look like they both have bright futures, but can we find that pivotal 3rd "ace" arm. That's what separated the Nationals in the playoffs.

Everywhere else I feel GREAT about. Maybe closer but I never worry about that.

metcalfmafia said:

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ShaggyWolf said:

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metcalfmafia said:

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Pache (as well as Acuna) looked like he's added on some muscle. Was telling my buddy that he might get some run this year.

Definitely the CF of the future since Acuna insists on playing RF.

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Waters in left, Pache in center, and Acua in right is going to be a very fun outfield over the next few years.

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Waters is a switch hitter too, which automatically makes you a fan favorite in Braves country.

Two question marks about the future in my opinion:

1.) Can Riley harness his potential and lock down 3rd? When he's on he reminds me of Troy Glaus.

2.) Soroka and Fried look like they both have bright futures, but can we find that pivotal 3rd "ace" arm. That's what separated the Nationals in the playoffs.

Everywhere else I feel GREAT about. Maybe closer but I never worry about that.

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That OF is gonna be alot of fun for a long time. I think Riley is a very smart, hard worker. I believe he take strides. Camargo stays as a Swiss knife too. I suspect Anderson will be the #3 at some point. Wright/Folty/Newcombe are all still young or in their prime too, and could find some consistency. We have some young fire ballers i hope can develop into the closers role soon....Webb, Jackson, Knoa

metcalfmafia said:

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ShaggyWolf said:

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metcalfmafia said:

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Pache (as well as Acuna) looked like he's added on some muscle. Was telling my buddy that he might get some run this year.

Definitely the CF of the future since Acuna insists on playing RF.

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Waters in left, Pache in center, and Acua in right is going to be a very fun outfield over the next few years.

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Waters is a switch hitter too, which automatically makes you a fan favorite in Braves country.

Two question marks about the future in my opinion:

1.) Can Riley harness his potential and lock down 3rd? When he's on he reminds me of Troy Glaus.

2.) Soroka and Fried look like they both have bright futures, but can we find that pivotal 3rd "ace" arm. That's what separated the Nationals in the playoffs.

Everywhere else I feel GREAT about. Maybe closer but I never worry about that.

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Here's to hoping Kyle Wright can be that guy.

Opening Day has arrived.

Nats vs Yankees

Dodgers vs Giants


Go Giants and Yankees (yuck)!

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Opening Day has arrived.

Nats vs Yankees

Dodgers vs Giants


Go Giants and Yankees (yuck)!

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Soto out as he tests positive for COVID. Hate it for baseball but the Braves can gain some ground with him out.

Won't be the last big player to get it. Hope Will Smith gets back soon. Need him at closer.

Yeah, haven't heard anything on Smith. I'm concerned about our rotation. We need Smith back to bookend the piggy backing. I dont trust Folty, Hamels will prob never pitch for us, Fried is still unproven, Newk is off, on, off, on, Wright just can't seem to to take that great stuff to the upper minors and Majors(he dominated the lower minors). Hell, Soroka is the only given we have really and hes what 22?

Hoping we can score 7+ runs per game. Also, didnt think Degrom would go today. Hmm.

Whomp.

Tough L. But man, Soroka is so so good.

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Tough L. But man, Soroka is so so good.

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I think we bounce back today. It's tough to win when DeGrom is on the bump.

Huge win tonight. Ozuna comes in clutch.

Need this series win here today. Marlins are taking care of the Phillies for us right now.

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Need this series win here today. Marlins are taking care of the Phillies for us right now.

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Marlins look improved. They made some good moves in the offseason to be at least competitive.

Acua looks really bad at the plate. Horrible plate discipline to start a year. He can't start the season slow like usual this year.

Well. Acua can do whatever he wants if the rest of the team hits like this. Holy *****

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Well. Acua can do whatever he wants if the rest of the team hits like this. Holy *****

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Hitting is contagious. He will get it going soon.

I'm a little worried about the future of the season after the Marlin Covid outbreak in Philly forcing 2 cancelled games now.

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Yeah, haven't heard anything on Smith. I'm concerned about our rotation. We need Smith back to bookend the piggy backing. I dont trust Folty, Hamels will prob never pitch for us, Fried is still unproven, Newk is off, on, off, on, Wright just can't seem to to take that great stuff to the upper minors and Majors(he dominated the lower minors). Hell, Soroka is the only given we have really and hes what 22?

Hoping we can score 7+ runs per game. Also, didnt think Degrom would go today. Hmm.

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And I quote myself for being spot on lol. Our rotation is concerning. And 7 runs wouldnt have gotten it either

DFA'ing Folty after one start is a crazy turn of events. He's looked really bad or unhealthy so far, no doubt, but this guy was an All Star two years ago and started a playoff game last October.

Fried was dealing tonight! Perfect heading into six, finishes giving up one in 6-2/3. I really like what we've got going if a strong third starter can emerge.

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DFA'ing Folty after one start is a crazy turn of events. He's looked really bad or unhealthy so far, no doubt, but this guy was an All Star two years ago and started a playoff game last October.

Fried was dealing tonight! Perfect heading into six, finishes giving up one in 6-2/3. I really like what we've got going if a strong third starter can emerge.

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Tonight felt like a big win. Back with a winning record and Fried looked like a second ace. Acua is getting better contact but still looks late on fastballs.

metcalfmafia said:

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Civilized said:

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DFA'ing Folty after one start is a crazy turn of events. He's looked really bad or unhealthy so far, no doubt, but this guy was an All Star two years ago and started a playoff game last October.

Fried was dealing tonight! Perfect heading into six, finishes giving up one in 6-2/3. I really like what we've got going if a strong third starter can emerge.

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Tonight felt like a big win. Back with a winning record and Fried looked like a second ace. Acua is getting better contact but still looks late on fastballs.

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Acuna and Ozzie aren't in rhythm yet for sure. Good thing Dansby is mashing and Ozuna and Freehugs are seeing it well, too.

Ozuna was such a huge get after JD went to Minny. I'm still bummed, on top of being a really good hitter, JD seemed like a veteran clubhouse tone-setter to me. Plus he had a case of the red-ass, and every team needs at least one guy to bring some attitude to the ballpark. Ozuna's not that guy but if he can just replace JD's bat we'll be alright.

Soroka and Fried anchoring the rotation is gonna be fun. Luke Jackson's stuff looks filthy.