2019 Atlanta Braves

[tonybologna]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sportsforever

I want Kimbrel...get it done. Sent from my iPhone using Operation Sports

I wouldn't mind us bringing back Kimbrel at all either. The original issue with us bringing him back was his demands. He was looking for a 4 year contract worth $17-$19 million per. He did come down from that in recent weeks to around demands for a contract in the $15-$17 million range.

I don't think we're going to pay Kimbrel a multi-year contract for that much money. I can see us giving him a 1-2 year contract in that range but not a longer term deal.

[tonybologna]

Here is our OFFICIAL 2019 Spring Training non-roster invitees:

Non-Roster Pitchers	B/T	Ht	Wt	DOB
	Ian Anderson	R/R	6’3”	170	5/2/98
	Thomas Burrows	L/L	6’1”	205	9/14/94
	Corbin Clouse	S/L	6’0”	230	6/26/95
	Tucker Davidson	L/L	6’2”	215	10/7/97
	Kyle Muller	R/L	6’6”	225	10/7/97
	Joey Wentz	L/L	6’5”	210	10/6/97
Jersey #	Non-Roster Catchers	B/T	Ht	Wt	DOB
	William Contreras	R/R	6’0”	180	12/24/97
	Carlos Martinez	R/R	5’11”	204	5/2/95
	Jonathan Morales	R/R	5’11”	180	1/29/95
Jersey #	Non-Roster Infielders	B/T	Ht	Wt	DOB
	C.J. Alexander	L/R	6’5”	215	7/17/96
	Andres Blanco	S/R	5’10”	192	4/11/84
	Pedro Florimon	S/R	6’2”	185	12/10/86
	Sean Kazmar Jr.	R/R	5’9”	180	8/5/84
	Luis Marte	R/R	6’1”	188	12/15/93
	Austin Riley	R/R	6’3”	220	4/2/97
Jersey #	Non-Roster Outfielders	B/T	Ht	Wt	DOB
	Greyson Jenista	L/R	6’4”	210	12/7/96
	Ryan LaMarre	R/L	6’1”	210	11/21/88
	Rafael Ortega	L/R	5’11”	160	5/15/94
	Cristian Pache	R/R	6’2”	185	11/19/98
	Drew Waters	S/R	6’2”	183	12/30/98

[decga]

Why are the Braves some announcers & radio host down on Julio Teheran? Smoltz, Glavine, Maddux & Hudson days are gone! Julio has been good pitcher for us. I personally would take him over Folty, Newcomb & Gausman. Track record is there! There's no 15 or over winner's rarely. Its all quality starts, giving your team the opportunity to win. It pissed me off in the postseason last year not giving Julio a start. We still got swept by the Dodgers.

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[georgiafan]

so those Kimbrel rumors are heating up

[Sportsforever]

Quote: Originally Posted by decga

Why are the Braves some announcers & radio host down on Julio Teheran? Smoltz, Glavine, Maddux & Hudson days are gone! Julio has been good pitcher for us. I personally would take him over Folty, Newcomb & Gausman. Track record is there! There's no 15 or over winner's rarely. Its all quality starts, giving your team the opportunity to win. It pissed me off in the postseason last year not giving Julio a start. We still got swept by the Dodgers. Sent from my LM-X210(G) using Operation Sports mobile app

I do think Julio has gotten a raw deal as he's been very durable and a solid pitcher, but I don't think he's lived up to his potential and has regressed the last few years (since the move to Sun Trust). If he could cut down on the walks I'd be a lot happier. Did you know that last year Julio set the Braves record by a starting pitcher for lowest BAA, breaking Maddux's record? I wouldn't have guessed that...of course, he walked nearly 5 per 9 IP, so he still had baserunners everywhere.

[decga]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sportsforever

I do think Julio has gotten a raw deal as he's been very durable and a solid pitcher, but I don't think he's lived up to his potential and has regressed the last few years (since the move to Sun Trust). If he could cut down on the walks I'd be a lot happier. Did you know that last year Julio set the Braves record by a starting pitcher for lowest BAA, breaking Maddux's record? I wouldn't have guessed that...of course, he walked nearly 5 per 9 IP, so he still had baserunners everywhere.

Yeah I knew about the low BAA. It was alot to live up to coming up behind those four. You think! Although maybe 2-3 yrs removed from the glory years of our dominant pitching staff.

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[tonybologna]

Quote: Originally Posted by georgiafan

so those Kimbrel rumors are heating up

Latest chat/rumors now are that Braves management & Kimbrel are pretty close on numbers(average salary per year) but it's the amount of years that seems to be the problem holding a deal back as of right now.

Kimbrel is said to be wanting a 4-5 year deal but the Braves are only willing to go up to a 3-year deal. We will see but I think Kimbrel wants to be a Brave again. I think he will be the one that caves into a 3-year deal myself.

[Speedy]

Quote: Originally Posted by georgiafan

so those Kimbrel rumors are heating up

Good.

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