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g55s
Aoki is a surprise. Now we need a LF and leadoff guy. Pagan can’t stay healthy. Maybe Dexter Fowler and move Pagan to LF?
I can dream Bobby Evans will go for Alex Gordon or Cespedes
hopper15
Aoki’s base running and defense is really bad. Giants should go with Mac Williamson in LF.
seamaholic 2
I thought Aoki was known for his good baserunning?
gilgunderson
Aoki’s baserunning is pretty good and his defense is straight up average. He was a very useful player last year when healthy, but it’s not like he can’t be upgraded on, and potentially at lower cost if Parker or Williamson pan out.
mrkinsm
Aoki couldn’t get a 2 year deal 12 months ago, no reason to believe he will now. If he can get a 1 year deal in the 5 mil range in a destination he likes then he should jump at it…the longer he waits in FA the lower his contract will get.
dstuart
Pretty surprised by this. I thought at least one of the two would come back for a lower end deal to possibly be a platoon or solid 4th. Definitely not discrediting Mr. Evans and Mr. Sabean, they definitely know what they’re doing, just a bit of an eye opener. Maybe this leads to an Alex Gordon (whom I believe would thrive at AT
Anonymous 6
I’m thinking Bobby is thinking of sticking with Jarret Parker and Mac Williamson. While Aoki was great, his concussion must of concerned somebody.
Lance
Byrd will find several teams wanting his services. He’s good a valuable player to have. He turned his career around in Texas after years of going from prospect to suspect.
Kingman#26
Williamson and Parker should get a chance and they are playing for under a million each. They could catch lightning in a bottle like Duffy. Don’t overpay for someone else’s free agents.
ronnsnow
Just clearing space for Heyward and Span
mrnatewalter
IF they go for an outfielder, Span seems like a more viable option. Trying to get a front-end starter to pair with Bumgarner AND someone like Heyward will break the bank a couple times over.
Tyler 20
Aoki being a contact hitter and able to draw walks is exactly what the braves need. He also won’t be expensive and it would help the approach the Braves wanted in the lineup of taking good pitches and putting the ball in play
R.D.
While this is true, I think Fowler is a more realistic target in Atlanta. Either way, with maybin, bourne, markakis, olivera, Garcia, and swisher patrolling the outfield, I think upgrades at catcher and third will take priority.
corey
With Fowler leaving Cubs Aoki might be a good fit if they could slide him over to CF. He is cheap, probably won’t receive a long term contract, and has a high upside and possible trade potential down the stretch if he is doing well. Thoughts?
JoeyPankake
The routes he takes in left don’t make me think he would be able to play center very well.
JoeyPankake
Kind of think they are trying to free up more money for pitching and will go with some combo of Parker/Williamson/Blanco in left next year. Been forever since they had a homegrown outfielder who was any good though.
giant ex
I’m glad they didn’t pick up the options on these two shows me they are focused on going after another championship and not just being cheap and plugging in some guys who are past their prime.