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NYBravosFan10
I figured as much. Wouldn’t have minded giving him a shot. Ben Sheets anyone?
bhambravesfan
Mark Mulder = Ben Sheets
Andy Todd
I’m surprised Blevins was traded, I hope Beane got a descent return! Blevins is wicked underrated
Danny Phillips
Definitely get the sense with Zimmermann that he intends to test the open market. Extend Desmond… Top 5 shortstop, great attitude, team leader
Natsfan89
Yeah, anytime I see a quote from him about an extension it’s along the lines of “I like it well enough here, but I wanna get paid.” Rizzo has made great moves so far this winter, signing Desmond long term would be icing on the cake.
BraveNewWorld
The Braves do as they usually do and watch other teams in their Division get better.
LayerCake
So what do you suggest they do? Trade the farm for Price? Or how about stretch the budget as far as possible to sign someone they don’t need to make you and others like you happy? Making irrational moves for the sake of the fan base made Wren strike too early in the off season for BJ Upton. You want to go down that road again? I don’t. I’ll let the professionals do their job and reserve my complaints until its actually warranted.
BraveNewWorld
Yes, I’ll keep praying that Dan Uggla and BJ Upton learn how to hit the ball again. Or that Minor will become the next Clayton Kershaw. Our starting pitching was exposed last season. So guys like Price or Scherzer don’t sound too irrational to me. .
LayerCake
Exactly how are we suppose to retain Price or Scherzer past their current contracts? Like I said there’s no sense in stretching the bank for the sake of the fan base. Plus it would cripple our farm system. I understand you’re not happy with what happened in the Postseason but I highly doubt Scherzer or Price were our answer to the World Series. Mike Minor is nothing to sneeze at and no one is hoping he becomes Clayton Kershaw (though that would be nice).
yclept
Making moves just because other teams in your division are making moves is what leads to bidding for Igawa after your rival gets Dice-K. And this is coming from a Yankees fan.
alphabet_soup5
If I was a Braves fan, I might find pleasure in watching one of Philly’s best starters ruin his legacy in Atlanta.
Jonathan Barlock
I’m drooling over the Mariners trying to get Zimmermann. Hey, I can dream. The Mariners are still looking for a pitcher and have nice pieces to trade
Bryan Knight
As a Braves fan I really hoped the Braves could sign either Halladay or Josh Johnson on a short low money contract. Oh well I guess both of them are out now..but it’s nice knowing they actually had intrest in him
bhambravesfan
There’s still Johan Santana
coolstorybro222
This is the same front office that signed Derek Lowe to 4 years. I think Wren is a little gun shy now.
bhambravesfan
and Kawakami in the same offseason. He was 1 for 3 though with trading for Huddy.
Defiancy 2
JS traded for Huddy. Maybe you’re thinking of Vazquez?
coolstorybro222
Yeah Vaquez was a good trade, we got solid prospects for him.
xDxCx
If the Nationals ever trade Zimermann they better get some killer return for him… better yet just pay the dude market value. I’d say he is worth it. Having said that though Desmond is should be a higher priority.