November 17, 201411 yr I didn't see this, but apparently the Braves have already dealt Tommy La Stella too. He was their starting second basemen a lot of last year.... Braves daily news digest 11/17: Tommy La Stella traded to Cubs - Talking Chop Guess this means we might see Peraza sooner rather than later?
November 17, 201411 yr I'm okay with the Braves dealing. It's not worked with what they've done so they're building for the future
November 17, 201411 yr Might as well rebuild then. Freeman, Simmons, Kimbrel and Teheran are probably the only ones they won't be willing to deal.
November 17, 201411 yr I just read an article that says Heyward might command a deal around 10 years $200 million when he hits free agency. If that's true, it's probably a good thing the Braves traded him. No way they could get anywhere close to that.
November 17, 201411 yr Might as well rebuild then. Freeman, Simmons, Kimbrel and Teheran are probably the only ones they won't be willing to deal. That's basically what I just said :lol2: I read it somewhere that basically the only untouchables are the top 3 pitchers, Kimbrel, Freeman, Simmons.
November 17, 201411 yr I just read an article that says Heyward might command a deal around 10 years $200 million when he hits free agency. If that's true, it's probably a good thing the Braves traded him. No way they could get anywhere close to that. Who would actually pay him $20m a year? That's insane.
November 17, 201411 yr Who would actually pay him $20m a year? That's insane. He's one of the best outfielders in the game especially when you consider how good he is defensively. He's only 25... For 2015, Steamer projects him at +4.5 WAR per 600 plate appearances, the 16th highest total of any position player in baseball, and that’s with him grading out as just a slightly above average defender: ... Steamer expects Heyward to be as good (or slightly better than) the good Upton, Matt Kemp, Ryan Braun, or Hanley Ramirez. If you combine the offensive level of those players with above average defensive value, well, you’re left with a superstar. http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/the-fascinating-jason-heywardshelby-miller-swap/
November 17, 201411 yr That's basically what I just said :lol2: I read it somewhere that basically the only untouchables are the top 3 pitchers, Kimbrel, Freeman, Simmons. No Teheran???
November 18, 201411 yr I believe its gonna work out for the Braves. Sucks because I liked Heyward as a fan but it's a smart baseball move. I think the Braves should trade Justin Upton if they can get some good talent in return. Definitely don't want to see Gattis in LF so I hope they trade him.
November 18, 201411 yr I just hope BJ Upton is gone by next year. Any way it has to happen. With 3 years/$45 million left on his contract, that's what most likely will happen. We might see teams get a bit more interested if he has a better year next season and the fact that teams will only have to pay for 2 years of that big contract.
November 18, 201411 yr Shelby Miller was deemed tradeable because he's not a workhorse. Often got lifted after running out of gas in sixth inning. Joe Kelly (traded to Red Sox) was similar in that regard as a starter. Carlos Martinez or Marco Gonzalez will take Miller's spot in rotation, to go with Wainwright, Wacha, Lynn and Lackey. Cards GM isn't afraid to jettison salary to "rent" a player for a year -- Lackey and Heyward.
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