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rayrayner
Put it on the board…YES!
jonathanh1020
This guy makes zero sense rookie year good rests of his career not good
Los Calcetines Rojos
I remember this kid when he was a dawg. He looked like he was gonna take the league by storm through the minors and his first season then he didn’t just hit a wall he kept backing up and running right back into it. Just goes to show prospects don’t always pan out no matter how “for sure” they look
justinept
He wasn’t ready to join the big league club after just one calendar year in the minors. His spray chart in Birmingham was almost exclusively to LF. He was mostly a fastball hitter who struggled with breaking balls because he was consistently in front of the ball… Basically, KW rushed the guy because he saw a small chance of competing in 2009, and it ruined the kid’s career…
disadvantage
That drop off his second year ruined many a fantasy baseball team that year.
bravos4evr
they signed him to be an infield utility guy. so it makes total sense
RunDMC
Was really hoping we could see David Freese as a 3B option to go with Adonis Garcia, but I’m not sure there’d be a roster spot now. Looks like Beckham would also compete for 2B, allowing Peterson to be utility role. Both provide limited offense.
dalealvingribble
Not a bad signing. The Braves need right handed pop, and Beckham does have some though not a lot. He is a good defender at 3 Infield Positions. I really like this signing.
bravos4evr
indeed, the people lamenting this really need to get a grip on things. He’s here to be a utility infielder on a 1 yr deal for little $$$$. folks are acting like he’s a 5 yr $60m starter or something.
bravesred 2
I’d rather have Ciriaco.
vamosbravos
I know & am prepared to suffer through a very long 2016 season, but now true Braves fans are being sold on the fact that we should all be excited over management signing, Gordon Beckham? Well, good luck with that fella’s. Because if my giddiness were any less, I would already be 6 feet under.
Salionski
It’s a minor signing for very little money. It’s not like the Braves are planning a parade to welcome a new franchise player.
bravos4evr
no true scotsman logical fallacy
vamosbravos
Well you got the ‘Scotsman’ part right, bravos4evr. ; )
impactrookies
White Sox fans can finally cut the cord!….That is until he’s claimed off waivers and immediately plugged back into the starting lineup at 2nd base! =)
vamosbravos
LOL!!!
R.D.
Beckham was actually really good as an Angel since they platooned him properly. If Fredi uses him right this could be an awesome addition.
jkunkle
Fredi…using someone right? Hahaha
Logjammer D"Baggagecling
They sign beckham just so they can trade him at the deadline.