The Case For Tony Battie

SeabassP · Post #1 » by **SeabassP** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:12 pm

I know a lot of people want to see Tony Battie's contract get bought out, but I think that is the wrong move:

http://netsarescorching.com/2009/08/19/ ... ny-battie/

treiz · Post #2 » by **treiz** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 7:11 pm

I agree I think he can be very servicable, but the we're stacked in the big man rotation. So he'll see PT when someone goes down.

Preludepunk27 · Post #3 » by **Preludepunk27** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 7:26 pm

I'm one of the people who will actually be pissed if we buy him out. He's a solid defensemen and will be a good mentor to Brook and Boone in my opinion. He still plays with intensity and is an expiring so I don't want to see him go. If he asked us to buy him out, I'm sure management would do so to save some cash, but I really hope we don't move him. I do know that decent bench big man are pretty valuable near the deadline though.

We'll see.

jeff1624 · Post #4 » by **jeff1624** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 7:29 pm

Preludepunk27 wrote:I'm one of the people who will actually be pissed if we buy him out. He's a solid defensemen and will be a good mentor to Brook and Boone in my opinion. He still plays with intensity and is an expiring so I don't want to see him go. If he asked us to buy him out, I'm sure management would do so to save some cash, but I really hope we don't move him. I do know that decent bench big man are pretty valuable near the deadline though.

We'll see.

Agreed. We might be able to get a couple of 2nd roudners for him. Besides, he expires next year so no harm in keeping him. Alston on the other hand...

vincecarter4pres · Post #5 » by **vincecarter4pres** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 1:59 am

We are not stacked at the 4 or 5 unless you consider Brook, the project Yi and few junk players stacked. Keep the Battie, he's needed.
Trade him at the deadline for a 1st or just another expiring we can buyout cheap.

Preludepunk27 · Post #6 » by **Preludepunk27** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:23 pm

It'd be nice if we possibly could consolidate some expirings. Like Hassel/Alston for a bigger expiring at the deadline. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed we can find a taker for Najera though. I personally think we could have moved him already if he wasn't coming off of surgery. I think teams want to see how he does and will wait at the deadline. Najera would be a nice addition to the bench of any playoff team.

SteveNets15 · Post #7 » by **SteveNets15** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 1:34 pm

I agree we should keep Battie for the time being.We need a big man coach anyway.He's a solid vet who can teach our young bigs a thing or to on the defensive end.Who else are they gonna look up to.

Post #8 » by **jerseyjac** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 4:59 pm

for the record I like Tony Battie and I think he could contribute to the Nets...I'd like to see him get play instead of Hassel and Najera on our team...still pulling for Sean to make a break through...

S.I.C. GM · Post #9 » by **S.I.C. GM** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 5:09 pm

Most llikely Battie and Alston will be here until the trading deadline. I think Alston is here until Dooling proves that he is game shape.

Post #10 » by **jerseyjac** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 5:22 pm

S.I.C. GM wrote:Most llikely Battie and Alston will be here until the trading deadline. I think Alston is here until Dooling proves that he is game shape.

its looking more and more like that...I thought initially they would both be traded before mid Aug....

ChampionRed · Post #11 » by **ChampionRed** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:38 pm

Battie can definitely be a Mentor to our team, especially Lopez. Now that Carter is gone, Lopez has a Vet in Battie who can mentor him throughout the season.

Besides that he is a decent player.

deviljets7 · Post #12 » by **deviljets7** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 4:32 am

Maybe I missed it, but I haven't seen many people saying that Battie should be bought out. The ones that have brought it up have suggested it AFTER the trade deadline. At that point it's as much a favor to Battie by giving him a chance to go for a ring.