Atlanta Braves Offseason
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2021 9:34 am
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HMFFL wrote:Braves sign veteran catcher Manny Piña
The Braves signed veteran catcher Manny Pina to a two-year, $8 million contract Monday.
The 34-year-old Pina had 13 home runs in 75 games while throwing out 11 of 37 potential base stealers (29.7%) with the Brewers last season. Pina made his major-league debut in 2011 and played the last six seasons in Milwaukee.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/ex-brewers-catcher-pina-signs-two-year-deal-with-braves/BDYS5YLBDJETNIJXJCTY75KJ64/%3foutputType=amp
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HMFFL wrote:Braves reportedly a top suitor for Seiya Suzuki
A stud in Japan’s Professional League is about to be posted in the MLB and there’s some exciting news for Braves fans.
27 year old corner outfielder, Seiya Suzuki has been crushing baseballs in Japan for 9 seasons, carrying a .309/.402/.542 career slash line, and he’s declared that he’s coming to the bigs.
https://www.sportstalkatl.com/braves-reportedly-a-top-suitor-for-keiya-suzuki/
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Supposedly seven teams are pursuing him.Ruzious wrote:HMFFL wrote:Braves reportedly a top suitor for Seiya Suzuki
A stud in Japan’s Professional League is about to be posted in the MLB and there’s some exciting news for Braves fans.
27 year old corner outfielder, Seiya Suzuki has been crushing baseballs in Japan for 9 seasons, carrying a .309/.402/.542 career slash line, and he’s declared that he’s coming to the bigs.
https://www.sportstalkatl.com/braves-reportedly-a-top-suitor-for-keiya-suzuki/
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Wow, that'd be a coup. I imagine he won't come cheap. Are the Braves really willing to pay what it'd take - considering they're likely to spend a lot on Freddie?
I wonder if the Braves end up going after Conforto of the Mets - about a year older than Suzuki, coming off a disappointing year, but a real good player. Maybe the Mets go for Suzuki and Braves get Conforto. Sounds like Soler won't be back, but we'll see.
Nemesis21 wrote:https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/32748408/atlanta-braves-sign-reliever-kirby-yates-two-year-825-million-contract
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HMFFL wrote:Jon Heyman of MLB Network hears that Freddie Freeman "had been seeking" a six-year contract worth about $180 million.
It's unclear whether that asking price has changed, but the star first baseman remains a free agent here on November 30 despite widespread expectations that he would (or will?) ultimately return to the Braves. Heyman reported on Tuesday afternoon that other clubs -- including the Yankees, Dodgers, and Blue Jays -- are now trying to "pry" Freeman away from Atlanta. The 32-year-old batted .300/.393/.503 with 31 home runs and 83 RBI in 159 regular-season games this summer for the World Series champions.
SOURCE: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Nov 30, 2021, 4:53 PM ET
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HMFFL wrote:Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Braves have "checked in on" A's first baseman Matt Olson.
This could be Plan B for the defending World Series champions if they are unable to re-sign Freddie Freeman. Olson, who has also been connected to the Yankees, registered a career-high .911 OPS with 39 home runs and 111 RBI over 156 games for Oakland in 2021. He's under control through the 2023 season.
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SOURCE: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Nov 30, 2021, 7:16 PM ET
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I expect 6yrs, $210mNemesis21 wrote:I would easily give Freddie the 6/180 deal, that he is looking for.
HMFFL wrote:Braves select four players in MiLB Rule 5 Draft; one of them traded today
Friday, December 10, 2021
-Clint Manry
With the MLB portion of this year’s Rule 5 Draft currently on hold due to a lockout, the minor leagues went ahead with its draft on Wednesday as a total of 51 players came off the board, including four that were chosen by the Braves.
With the first pick in the draft, the Orioles selected righty Nolan Hoffman no. 1 – a 24-year-old, former fifth-round pick by Seattle in 2015. Hoffman, pitching for the Mariner’s Single-A and High-A clubs, posted a 3.74 ERA in 51 combined innings in the minors in 2021.
Later in the first-round, at pick no. 6, the Rockies selected lefty Gabriel Rodriguez – an unprotected Braves minor leaguer. In Atlanta’s system, Rodriguez – a 31st-round pick in 2018 – had just gotten a taste of full-season ball this past season, making 26 relief appearances and one start, on his way to an 8.44 ERA with Single-A Augusta. The southpaw will enter his age-23 season looking to rebound in 2022, though as a 19-year-old in 2019, Rodriguez posted strong numbers with the Braves GCL team (rookie ball) during his pro debut, maintaining a 1.64 ERA in 11 innings. Rodriguez is a solid player, but given the Braves incredible pitching depth, his departure isn’t too significant.
And to keep with the trend, the Braves picks on Wednesday mainly consisted of arms as three of the team’s four selections were right-handed pitchers:
RD 1, PICK 15 – John Nogowski, 1B (from SFG)
RD 2, PICK 9 – Luis De Avila, RHP (from KCR)
RD 3, PICK 4 – Allan Winans, RHP (from NYM)
RD 4, PICK 3 – Tanner Andrews, RHP (from MIA)
https://bravesfarm.com/2021/12/10/braves-select-four-players-in-milb-rule-5-draft-one-of-them-traded-today/
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Houston’s interest will remain in place, barring a signing of Story or the acquisition of another notable infielder. Mark Berman of Fox 26 reported earlier this month that each of the Red Sox, Cubs and Braves have also been in contact with Correa’s representatives at some point during the offseason. When those clubs reached out and the extent of each respective team’s interest isn’t clear, but it stands to reason at least some of that group will reengage with Correa’s reps whenever the transaction freeze ends.