Yet we can, should and frankly speculate about 10 stars who could eventually be out there for the" Allows you to choose the data by which the thread list will be sorted. Off-field issues like that are never good, and to make matters worse, hes given them practically nothing on the field. Am I the only one who thinks that the Braves and Freeman arent going come together on a contract. ShadyOne. If it werent for the ring, however, this would be the most uncertain offseason the Braves have faced in some time. February 26, The Score February 22, The Athletic Chris Bassitt (RP) 5M 2023, Atlanta Braves sends Nothing was given to them, NO ONE, picked them. If hes still hitting and playing at a high level, then pick them up. But at the end of the season he lost it. However, it wouldnt surprise me if the Dodgers were among the teams trying to pry Olson, Chapman, and Manaea et all from Oakland. Its different in Braves Country. Of course, hed make most of the money in his early years. 2021-22 Offseason Outlook Atlanta Braves MLBTR Originals. Preach Crime dog! For one thing, Im expecting Andrew Friedman to work on getting the payroll back in order. Here is a contingency plan for if the Braves cannot outbid the other teams for Freddys services. The rest of the offense is fairly well set. Even without the DH, Soler needs to play every day. "With spring training games underway, its time for my breakout player predictions for 2023. Freddie will take the most money offered,he owes it to his family.7 yrs 200+ is my guess. Sign Corey Seager then offer them Swanson and a minor league pitcher for Buxton. Under Hudson's current deal, the Braves can buy the righty out for . Rodriguez had a 1.08 ERA (thats good, even if its [very] lucky (4.13 FIP). Left-hander Jose Quintana signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates during the offseason after struggling to a 6.43 ERA in 63 innings last season, and he has been a rock solid option all season. Chances are this doesnt happen with an 88 win team 2 years in a row. Cardinals Rumors. Aaron Judge and Justin Verlander can make a huge impact for your favorite club - if ownership is willing to write the check. 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Since I am not a Bravesfan I hope they let Freddie walk because it will benefit the other teams in the NL East. "When Major League Baseball's 2023 season begins, about the only thing that all 30 teams will have in common is that they'll all be trying to do as well or better than they did in 2022. February 27, The Athletic "Boston Red Sox fans were not thrilled with some of the choices the teams brass made this offseason, and it seems that many current and former decision-makers in MLB were not impressed by the Soxs choices either. Who from the team is stealing money because of a bad contract? Predicting Where Top Players Involved in MLB Trade Rumors Will Finish '23 Season. Cubs SS Dansby Swanson opens up on leaving the Braves in free agency. Id still bet on Freeman staying in Atlanta, though. Their biggest weakness right now has to be their horrendous bullpen. I wouldnt see any reason why they wouldnt bring him back, and give him a shot through ST. "Are commissioner Rob Manfred andMLBreally preparing a major push for a salary cap, a revival of the dispute that created the sports last massive work stoppage in 1994-95? 8. Would anyone think differently of Ozuna if it turns out his ex-wife was abusive towards his kid and Ozuna was just defending him? We chop, we war cry, we remain! Hes one year removed from an MVP season and coming off a .300/.393/.503 campaign, in which he led the NL with 120 runs. 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. Atlanta has Ronald Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies, Spencer Strider, Michael Harris, Austin Riley, Matt Olson, and even newcomer Sean Murphy on contract extensions, which is truly remarkable. 01-16-2023, 08:26 PM. + Another lesser minor leaguer (maybe Jesse Franklin 1B), Atlanta Braves Signs While the fifth spot in the rotation remains up for grabs after Ian Andersons latest unmitigated disaster on the mound, Grissom is hotter than the freaking sun at the plate. The Atlanta Braves have to fix their bullpen if they even want to dream of postseason baseball. Obviously, it will cost more than the previous group, but pretty clear Pache and Waters will not cut it. Our friends in San Diego are probably champing at the bit to seeXander Bogaertson the field in a" March 01, The Athletic Love the fact they won but dont let it fog the lens of going forward. That gives them a great deal more payroll flexibility. By TC Zencka | November 8, 2021 at 9:18pm CDT. Reynolds LF S I think for Freedie I would start with 5/160 with 2 option years at 20 mil apiece with 5m buyouts. Teams have only been in camp for a couple weeks, with exhibition games in the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues starting up just last" . Find some more excuses for the Braves winning the World Series, but, but, but. He only had 3, maybe 4 outings like this, but they were all at the end of the season. "Former Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman has signed with the Texas Rangers,The New York Post reported Friday. The entire point of implementing something so drastic was to capture new fans and new eyeballs. "The MLB offseason is all but over, and spring training games will soon commence. We bring it up because were about to find out. Adam Duval (CF) 9M 1 Year. Hes been the heartbeat of the club for years, and he shows no signs of slowing down. New Bumgarner. "AsMLBowners continue to say that the sports economic system does not work, Players Association executive director Tony Clark reaffirmed Saturday that the unions long-established stance on a salary cap has not changed. February 21, CBS Sports Acuna Jr. and Albies are both locked up on super cheap deals, so the Braves can afford it. Agree. If his second chance is coming with ATL, then the potential universal DH makes things interesting. This is a nonsense, in a division that had Scherzer, Trea Turner and De Grom for most of the year, along with a decent Marlins team with a good pitching staff who are on the improve, the press wants to downplay the credibility of the Braves winning the division and then winning the World Series. Id be shocked if he lasts through the 2024 season, the final year of his guaranteed deal. These are coming" (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images). Freemans Mom was Canadian and he grew up in Orange County so wouldnt Toronto and Anaheim be more logical destinations for him? If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. If the Braves do strike a deal to upgrade their bullpen, they need to be careful about not giving up too much for what would look to be a power-arm rental. Use the Google and youll see. I never want to see Ozuna in a Braves uniform again. 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. Sign him ownership! Bitching about something on a free to you Internet site is a weird flex. @ceyhey Buxton would be intriguing. "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. Youve never seen a big-league game end the way theBravesandRed" In their fourth consecutive season at the top of the National League East, the Braves finally put away their postseason demons to win the World Series. Manaea would be a fantastic target for the Braves. MLB Rumors, Trades and Signings Rumors: Multiple teams eyeing former All-Star closer LATEST FREE AGENT & TRADE RUMORS February 15th, 2023 We're keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors. The Braves are the champions of the 2021 Major League Baseball season. "He was sturdy before, particularly in his lower half. Freeman will resign, if not theres Rizzo. He was terrible for the Braves. Trade for Mullins. February 16, Bleacher Report The Braves were using him a lot, so I wouldnt be surprised if he had a tired arm, but that was enough to keep him off the roster. Re-sign Freeman. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Hes often injured with only 1yr of control. Remember Will Smith was fairly awful in 2020 himself. I hope with all of our turn out this year ownership sees that. This year's trade deadline is on Tuesday, Aug. 2, and teams will have until 6 p.m. Views: 879. @GETBUCKETS, What about Byron Buxton as a trade target? February 27, The Big Lead News: Cubs trade 1B Anthony Rizzo to the Yankees for P Alexander Vizcaino (NYY #9 Prospect) and OF Kevin Alcantara (NYY #12 Prospect) February 23, Bleacher Report The Major League deal is worth $2 million but Grossman could earn several million more in incentives. This team is better than 88 wins. Also, MLB might get a sticky substance from Japan which could seriously aid Rodriguez. "With spring in full bloom, it's time for our favorite annual exercise: attempting to identify a breakout player for each team. There are rumors that the Oakland Athletics are planning to cut their payroll, so we can try to entice them to get 2 players: Oakland Athletics sends (But seriously, it was his job to lose entering spring IMO. probably less than zero honestly. 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. Cristian Pache (CF) 580K 2027+ Unfortunately, AlexAnthopoulos has made a couple of signings hes likely regretting right now. They could be buyers or sellers. Hes just trying to throw in something with a little humor rather than being straight #s. What a waste of money. You Brave fans just won a WS and some are questioning whether or not the Braves can afford to keep Freddie? Josh Tomlin, RP: $1.25MM team option for 2022 (declined for a $250K buyout) Jorge Soler, Eddie Rosario, Freddie Freeman, Jesse Chavez, Chris Martin, Drew Smyly, Ehire Adrianza, Stephen Vogt . Analyzing whats going on behind the scenes with MLBseconomic reform" JMHO, and obviously with no inside info, I believe they will. Started by Robbie, 12-23-2022 06:09 PM . (0 members & 5 guests). They also have heralded prospects Cristian Pache and Drew Waters to work into the equation. He went 3-for-3 with a two-run double in the Braves' spring training defeat at the Minnesota Twins. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 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. Which MLB free agents who changed teams are most irreplaceable? Lars Nootbaar takes center stage for Cardinals while Jack Flaherty starts on back fields. It was a tough day for Ian Anderson as the Twins jumped on him early and beat Atlanta, 10-7. Just by going off what I see on his small sample size, he danced through the rain drops, a lot it seems. No way the MLBPA allow that. "There is trouble brewing in the regionals sports network world. You can bet the Braves and other teams with strong farm systems will also be in the mix. He went 3-for-3 with a two-run double in the Braves spring training defeat at the Minnesota Twins. Entering his age-28 season, there may yet be a career year lurking as well. This is where the Braves can get better in a trade. If he wants more, Braves dont bother. Im not sure how they got to $140M for the payroll. Smyly was little better than replacement level, so they should have no trouble replacing him. I think the Blue Jays have a pretty good young first baseman. The Atlanta Braves used a 21-6 month of June to value back into contention, and they are now poised to battle the New York Mets for NL East supremacy the rest of the way in their quest to repeat as World Series champions. 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. And then there are the guys who have something to prove and who can't wait. Sign Freddie Locking up the entire infield would be solid defensively and at the plate. One is to be aggressive and try to repeat last year's success of adding to the roster and eventually winning a. Cubs SS Dansby Swanson opens up on leaving the Braves in free agency, Copyright 2023 NS Sports Media Pros Ltd (N.S., Canada licenced) company website. then his luck ran out. Bryse Wilson has been awful in parts of 4 seasons in the majors. Taking $200MM vs $100MM makes zero difference in the lives of the Freemans or their descendents. "So I bet you thought youd seen it all in baseball, right? The Braves represent an entire region. The Mets and my Phillies are good, but not quite good enough. I think Camargo and Arcia get non-tendered, Heredia only makes the team if Pache shows again that hes not ready. Probably, but they are starting to let payroll go up. However, things can change very quickly in this game. According to ESPN'sJeff Passan, the two sides are finalizing an 11-year, $350 million deal. It would almost make no sense not to give him a shot, with such a low arbitration number, and since they are going to need an extra RH arm in the oen as well.. February 16, Copyright 2023 NS Sports Media Pros Ltd (N.S., Canada licenced) company website. Forget that Im a homer, Baseball fans , if you are truly a fan of the game you have to respect what this 2021 Braves club did. Because they didnt have a team that could do it themselves. Saturday's Grapefruit League contest between theAtlanta BravesandBoston Red Soxfeatured a chaotic ending that was the first of its kind in MLB" That sounds like a hot debate for a sports-talk host near you. The Os are not close to contending and might be willing to sell high on Cedric. 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. February 28, The Score Is it too low? Look no further than how bad the Cubs were in April and how fantastic they have been since May. February 27, CBS Sports "Atlanta Bravesright fielderRonald Acuna Jr.has been cleared to play in the World Baseball Classic and was taking swings at the team's spring training camp on Wednesday, getting an early start on a season with high expectations. Wright has me believing and Ynoa is ok as a 5th. Second base decimation got him to the big leagues first. He turns 28 in December and will be a free agent after next season. If I was a Braves fan, I wouldnt fret too much this winter. With arbitration projections, their projected payroll is right around the $140MM mark they carried in 2021. Devito is 23 and yet to reach AA. Castillo or Manaea would make more sense than Kershaw or Kluber since they both have more left in the tank. Hes a flawed player because of subpar on-base skills, but he can also carry a team when hes hot. Bobby Cox beat his wife like a drum. 6. 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. Dude on other post had him with the Red Sox. There are plenty of options available to Anthopoulos, and its more a question of sentimentality and narrative than it is efficacy. This team has a lot of character and leadership. Weve got studs in Fried/Anderson/Morton. By my account its only about $120M at most, and that is assuming no one gets non-tendered. The article says Soler and Rosario were the NLCS and World Series MVPs, respectively Actually, its the other way around. Cubs Rumors. ProSportsDaily.com is not affiliated with the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, FIFA, NCAA, or any of the newspapers linked to. Retain Duvall The Braves were 51-54 at the trade deadline last season, but that didn't stop the front office from taking an opportunistic approach to the trade deadline. March 01, Bleacher Report Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / 20 hours ago. The 33-year-old has a 3.70 ERA and 3.26 FIP in 97.1 innings on the year, and he tossed seven shutout innings against the Miami Marlins last time out. MLB breakout candidates: One player from all 30 teams who could make a surprise impact in 2023. 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). The Braves try to trade him next off-season, fail to find a taker and just DFA him. Im glad Ozuna has been mentioned. May 26, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals second baseman Cesar Hernandez (1) turns a double play at second base ahead of a slide by Colorado Rockies first baseman Connor Joe (9) during the seventh inning at Nationals Park. trade Rodriguez After a breakthrough year for the Atlanta Braves in 2020, the 2021 team has yet to play .500 . In 2019 when Atlanta kept him in minors for the majority of the season he didnt complain just played hard. But youve never seen this. The Braves are a well-run franchise in a division they figure to rule for the time being. Letting Dansby Swanson walk in free agency was controversial, but the move seems justified. A quality CF with a LH bat might be a good fit for Atlanta. My only problem there is youre guaranteeing 7 yrs, taking Freddie into his age 39 season. If the As decide to unload such players, its a great time to do it as they will probably get some outstanding offers. MLB trade rumors and news: Ozzie Albies, another young star, signs team-friendly extension with Braves. Without the sticky stuff he is toast. Grossman, 33, signed a two-year, $10 million" Replies: 7. The Braves appear to be set to compete for the next half-decade or longer and its because of these great value deals. 1 Overall Pick in the NFL Draft, Taylor Lewan Has List Of 3 NFL Teams He Will Not Play For, Realistic Landing Spots for Jalen Ramsey After Rams Trade Him, Jimmy Garoppolo drawing interest from 2 surprise 'south' division teams, Discussion 2022/23 Braves Offseason Thread, 2022-2023 Cubs Offseason Free Agent & Trade Thread, News Padres extend Manny Machado - 11 years, $350M, Report: MLB keeping controversial extra-innings rule permanently, News Padres extend Yu Darvish - six years, $108M. I dont think its possible they can afford FF and Iglesias so I dont think Iglesias is likely. The superstar third baseman has, after all,already determinedthat he will be opting out of his 10-year, $300 million contract with the" It was reported earlier in February that the NBA and NBPA were considering a rule change that would focus on reducing load management by making regular-season awards dependent on a player's number. MLB Trade Rumors @mlbtraderumors. "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. Harvey has been assigned to the team's Triple-A camp. That season earned him a four-year $65 million dollar deal that offseason which includes a club option for the 2025 season. Bleacher Report He spoke in a hushed tone, as if he were sharing a repressed memory. Sign Soler DH/Bench For sure, give President of Baseball Operations Alex Anthopoulos all the credit he deserves. For me its emotional, I learned the game by watching on TBS, played the game, and honestly stood by in the lean years for my Bravos. "Major League Baseball is reportedly pushing to install a salary cap to close the gap between MLB's richest teams and its smaller-market franchises. I wonder if the braves are waiting to see what Rizzo gets. For both of those guys, they could be in for an extended stay at reception unless the Braves want to honor their contribution with a heros offer. Are Rob Manfred and the owners really gearing up for a salary cap push? Hes likely seeking 30-35mil while we should only be at 25-28mil. Brian Snitker, Atlanta Braves. Because despite their longstanding success, theres definitely an up-and-coming quality to this roster, especially on the pitching side. February 27, MLB Trade Rumors Given the current social climate, his problems are a bad look for the Braves, MLBPA, and MLB. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. I predict the Braves find a way out from under the Ozuna contract. Vaughn Grissom's day was productive and a couple of veteran outfielders contributed as well. Travis Demeritte was added to the 40-man roster to compete for a backup role as well. "TheTexas Rangersmay not be set at left field just yet. "The MLB offseason served up a dizzying array of monstrous contracts for free agents. Im a huge Braves fan but for the sake of the team the overall best move may be letting Freddie go. Bring back Soler (DH) It means something and it is different. 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. Attempt.to trade Smith. Braves Country is REAL! Everything else is probable. Trade for Buxton, try for Verlander. If thats the case theyre likely waiting for the CBA to know what the luxury tax changes will be. Now theyre in a situation where they want to be fair with Freddie, but not overpay. Swanson revealed that despite the Braves rigidness with their contract offer, the reality of a potential departure didnt particularly sink in with him. When you think about life without something said" See: Joey Votto 2021. Takes care of two needs in one trade. With an otherworldly .517 batting average and a 1.214 OPS, Grissom is dominating high school pitching. 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? Lastly, the Braves should win the NL East again in 2022 if they have good luck with health. Just re-sign Freeman, flesh out the rotation, and then add whatevers needed at the July trade deadline. That is how they won the WS. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Braves Country is REAL I was there for the WS. 4. It will be interesting to see what their Ozuna plans are now that his suspension is retroactive. Well, now it's a new year. To me, the most important signings this offseason will be Freeman and Soler. The team is in excellent shape. It's a brave new world and the change is noticeable. Regardless, expect them to be buyers, and finding a stopgap at second base while Ozzie Albies is on the injured list and bolstering the starting rotation will be their biggest to-do list items. You do it for Freddie, though. When Acua comes back Rosario can platoon with Duvall in the OF and with Soler at DH. The front office did a great job making a handful of under-the-radar moves at the deadline last year that wound up paying huge dividends, including adding NLCS MVP Eddie Rosario and World Series MVP Jorge Soler. You want to take the cold, hard numbers approach with a 4th OF- fine, totally cool. "The pitch clock arrived in Major League Baseball this past weekend and the results were immediately felt in Arizona and Florida. The 2022 season is already shaping up to be a weird one: the Giants will be without Buster Posey, the Nationals will probably be without Ryan Zimmerman, Bryzzo no longer exists except in the memory of Cubs fans, a fanbase other than Houston is likely going to embrace Carlos Correa, and the agreement between the owners and Players Union that defines the conditions of the 2022 seasonwellthere is no agreement. February 23, Sportsnaut If the Rangers were to follow through with signing" Acquire Greinke/maybe Verlander? Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Sign Adrianza bench infield Rizzo would be a huge dropoff from Freeman. Had Atlanta been able to hold game 5 his grand slam would be a top post season moment. Waters CF S Youve seen walk-offs. I think his family will be fine, bro. 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