The Braves have acquired catcher Tuffy Gosewisch from the Diamondbacks, the MiLB Roster Tracker Twitter account first reported (Twitter link). Specifically, he was claimed off waivers, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation tweets.
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With the move, Atlanta picks up another depth piece for its catching core. Tyler Flowers currently stands as the top option behind the dish, with Anthony Recker seemingly next in line following a solid 2016 season. Both Recker and Gosewisch are controllable through arbitration, with projected salaries of $1MM and $600, respectively. All three catchers hit from the right side.
Of course, the Braves have been widely tabbed as a pursuer of catching talent this winter, with free agent Jason Castro among the possible targets connected with the organization. Adding Gosewisch hardly commits the team to an alternative course — indeed, it doesn’t even mean he’ll necessarily be tendered — but it does impact the overall picture somewhat. It’s possible, for instance, that his addition could pave the way for Recker to be dealt elsewhere.
2017 WS champs glad they found the missing piece.
lol
Not that this would prevent them from signing Castro but it would seem to indicate they dont think its as likely. Honestly, im fine with Flowers and Recker/Tuffy. They got too many other holes to get into a bidding war over Castro
Who of the three can catch a knuckleballer? Not sure any of them can.
There’s always Doug Mirabelli!
Flowers said he would learn.
I’m sure thole will find his way to Atlanta
Funny thing is. He just elected to be a FA.
I’m not sure that you have any reason to claim that any of these three cannot catch a knuckleball.
Guy must really enjoy the game if he’s sticking it out on a $600 tab payout… I assume $600k is more accurate
Arbitration*
Man for $600 he must be a baller of a player!
He may as well just retire now. He and his family can live off of that for the rest of their life! lol
Good teammate and a fan-favorite, he just never produced with the bat. With Beef Wellington, Chris Herrmann, and Peter O’Brien, if he regains his catching abilities, which is a big if, Tuffy was expandable and simply just taking up a roster spot.
O’Brien is not a catcher. He shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near that position anymore. At this point, Oscar Hernandez would need to be next behind Chris Herrmann, who still needs to get healthy again and show he can last a full season. Right now the Diamondbacks are desperately thin at the catching position all the way down through to their A+ affiliate.
O’Brien can still make adjustments to better himself behind the plate and hopefully be able to throw the ball back to the pitcher. He’s young and still coachable. Herrmann looks like a solid backup catcher and his bat looks even better. Beyond Hernandez though, you’re right. The system is thing on backstops.
Wonder if this Tuffy can hit 3 hrs in one game ??!
FV: 40
Name: 80
His name always got him plenty of positive attention in Arizona. It’s a great baseball name.
Well at least there’s one good thing about Anthony Recker: he has a totally beautiful butt. Completely no homo.
Dude has an fantastic heiny.
Agreed. Looks like a chick’s, in my opinion. Agree? Disagree?
Better ass than 99% of girls.
I wonder if this is a move to set up another trade
Yeah, Tyler Flowers for Chris Sale.
That might not be enough but it’s a good starting point. I’d make a suggestion but I don’t know the Sox’s minor leagues that wel
Haha..
If only dave stewart were their gm
Hey Atlanta– the A’s have an All-Star catcher for you (Vogt). He comes with an All-Star starter (Gray). You just need to give us Inciarte and Albies
I think the signing reflects a Castro signing will be inevitable. It is protection for AAA depth so when Castro signs and Recker gets taken off the 40 man then they have somebody at AAA in case Recker decides to pursue a major league opportunity somewhere else.
Trade with A’s\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\M.Smith,Jenkins,Ellis,Seymour and Whalen FOR Gray and Vogt.