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Braves Want Multiyear Extension For Prado

By Dan Mennella | July 17, 2012 at 6:45pm CDT

The Braves will attempt to re-sign infielder/outfielder Martin Prado to a multiyear extension, according to Buster Olney of ESPN.com (via Twitter). Atlanta views Prado as its heir apparent to Chipper Jones at third base, Olney explains. Jones, of course, is slated to retire at the conclusion of this season.

Prado, 29 in October, is due for another round of arbitration eligibility after this season and is scheduled to be a free agent after the 2013 campaign. The right-handed hitter owns a solid .297/.346/.437 career batting line, although with modest power (47 homers in 2,489 career plate appearances entering Tuesday night's action). Prado can also play several positions in the field, with most of his work this season coming in left field, although it sounds as if the Braves have designs on him becoming their full-time third baseman.

Because of his unique profile, it's tough to find a strong comparison for Prado in terms of contracts recently doled out to third basemen. Aramis Ramirez, older than Prado but boasting more power, got three years and $36MM from the Brewers last offseason, so Prado and his representatives at Peter E. Greenberg & Associates might seek something comparable to kick in after 2013.

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  1. AFCFAN06

    13 years ago

    Im a huge Braves fan and love Prado very glad braves havent traded him but if they think a deal that Aramis Ramierz 3 y 36mill for prado wow let him walk but a 4 year say 20-25 mill deal sounds like a solid deal for Prado hope hes here for a long time.

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    • Guest 4365

      13 years ago

      I HIGHLY doubt 4/25 gets the job done. I think he’ll be looking for something around 5/55 or maybe even a bit higher.

      Reply
    • nm344

      13 years ago

      Why would he ever accept that? 4 years are gonna cost about 45 million bucks.

      Reply
    • Matt Busche

      13 years ago

      he’s making $4.75 this year. Hard to imagine taking a paycut (plus like @facebook-1050459553:disqus said he’ll get more in arb)

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    • Chris McDonald

      13 years ago

      I’ll take him with that contract.  Who will take his place?  Joey Turd?  Juan Francisco?  He will be perennial all star at third.  

      Reply
  2. Stephen Wright

    13 years ago

    Yessssss!

    Reply
  3. WisBrave

    13 years ago

    Definitely be nice to see it happen.

    Reply
  4. Caitie Zino

    13 years ago

    Prado has said before that he was glad the Braves gave him a chance and would really like to stay with them, it might not take as much as you think.

    Reply
    • Matt Busche

      13 years ago

      if he’d take 4/40 i’d do that in a heartbeat.

      Reply
      • Garrett

        13 years ago

        I bet he will take a 4/30 deal to be honest, if he can just focus on 3B, and nothing else. He might give the braves a discount…than again it could be me just having crazy talk. 

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        • Jeff 31

          13 years ago

           If he wants 4/30, give him 6/45 and a free home for his Mom next to the ballpark.

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  5. tomymogo

    13 years ago

    I was thinking more like 4×40 like Renteria in Boston

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  6. Andrew Bowling

    13 years ago

    This is great and all, but who is gonna play LF?  Braves should entertain the option of trading him while his stock is so high along with some prospects for a good LF. I.E. Justin Upton. When you have a chance to trade a decent 29 year old for a proven young stud that the team is so willing to get rid of, you got to at least think about it…

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    • Javier Mejia

      13 years ago

      Not even close enough to get Upton. A good start but add one of your top pitching prospects and another high upside player, maybe even more.

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      • Garrett

        13 years ago

        If we even go after Upton ( I say see what it takes for Stanton and move Heyward to LF), than it will take Prado, delgado, and Bethancourt to even began talks. 

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      • Garrett

        13 years ago

        If we even go after Upton ( I say see what it takes for us to get Stanton and move Heyward to LF), than it will take Prado, delgado, and Bethancourt to even began talks.

        Reply
    • Matt Busche

      13 years ago

      it’s a lot easier to find a LF than it is a good 3B (one who can play D and hit).

      Reply
    • Jason

      13 years ago

       The OF has much better options in FA compared to 3B.  Assuming that Youkilis and Wright have their options picked up, there is no one that would even come close to being an upgrade over Prado.  Keeping Prado at 3B for around 4 years and going after a LF, locking up a SP (if we were to trade for a Garza/Grienke type), and re-signing Bourn are the best options with all the money that will be freed up after this year.

      Reply
    • Jeff 31

      13 years ago

       LF is the easiest position to fill-in, that’s the problem I’d want to have instead of 3B/2B.  Another idea would be move Uggla to LF.

      Reply
  7. NYBravosFan10

    13 years ago

    There is noone…i repeat, NOONE on this team that deserves an extension more than he does. I think 4/45 gets it done easily.

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    • MLB_in_the_Know

      13 years ago

      Who is Noone?

      Reply
      • NYBravosFan10

        13 years ago

        You remind me of that paperclip from Microsoft Word…BURN!!!!

        Reply
  8. Craig Kimbrel

    13 years ago

    prado do anything the braves ask him to do , why the braves don’t give him what ever he want? we need him .

    Reply
  9. Blink

    13 years ago

    I could see ATL making a move for Swisher in the offseason and giving him a shot in LF.

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    • CT

      13 years ago

      I think he’d cost too much.

      Reply
  10. Brv Rocks

    13 years ago

    I’m glad the Braves are wanting to extend Martin’s contract rather than trade him, like they did last winter.  Aren’t we all glad that we didn’t trade him for Seth Smith and a prospect?

    Reply
  11. Marino

    13 years ago

    I would love to see McCann and Prado both locked up. Bourn is testing the free agent market for sure since he said he’s not listening to offers until after the season.

    With McCann being a local boy and a new father I just can’t see him wanting to play anywhere else but Atlanta. I think he follows Chipper’s foot steps and takes a little less money to continue in Atlanta for the forseeable future instead of going after the big money.

    Hopefully Liberty Media will sell the team in the near future and get a real owner in here that will spend the money.

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  12. roberty

    13 years ago

    I am predicting 4 years, $36 million with vesting options for ’17 and ’18 that bring that deal up to $60 million. 

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  13. Jeff 31

    13 years ago

    5/45.  Try to make Prado a lifer.
     

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  14. blueagleace1

    13 years ago

    Here’s my opinion… Offer 4yr/40m with a club option for a 5th year. He plays as good of third as anybody. Then try to go and sign someone like Carlos Quentin to play left. Or even someone like a Cody Ross. 

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  15. wayn-o

    13 years ago

    Give Prado what ever the hell he wants. I’d give him a 20 year contract, guy could be Player, Manager, GM, Marketing Specialist, Event Coordinator & Hotdog Vender too.

    Reply
  16. thekidfromyesterday

    13 years ago

    If I could pay him whatever I wanted 6/70m but for the team 5/50 seems fair

    Reply
  17. stank aaron

    13 years ago

    3 years / $300MM

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