poppysox

I think Eloy has been better defensively than we were led to believe. His speed is also better than many big power hitting types. I do agree it is good to have flexibility between catchers, outfielders, 1st basemen all being DH from time to time as lineup warrants. It is one reason that Grandal appeals to me.

That would be giving up on Eloy way to soon IMO.

You are working very hard to not understand the obvious.

I agree with you. We will have lots of these extensions to deal with in the next five years. Overpaying for outsiders would set a poor example. Best to take good care of our homegrown stars and supplement with good talent. I'm am not saying to avoid Cole type players...just make your offer fair to the market and don't overpay.

Nice try. First baseball comment for pages of this political dialog.

Bingo!

Steve and Wimpy both use a self depreciating style that is easy on the nerves.

I love Paciorek paired with anybody.

Good pitching has a way of making hitters look bad.

They added Shane Greene, Mark Melancon and Chris Martin at the trade deadline. Most professional writers thought that improved them significantly.

The Braves look a lot like we will look in a year or two. Good hitting with speed and power. Great pitching both starters and pen. Really nice defense and hustle constantly. It will be really nice watching this kind of baseball on a nightly bases.

He is a good utility infielder but has gotten expensive. Would Avi have taken a pay cut without first testing the waters? Whatever they decide works OK for me. He no longer serves much purpose since he is not a better defender than those he would replace in late innings, etc.

They do have rights. They have the right to be represented by a union who negotiates their labor agreement. Don't get mad at the FO for abiding by the agreement in place. That's how the system works. Surly you don't expect management to throw away millions just to be nice guys.

To equate people making millions with employees is a little disingenuous. I understand your point but these are business decisions involving millions not one dollar per hour raises. I imagine both parties involved have discussed ways to fairly offer an extension to come to the major leagues now while not harming the players eventual right to test the free agent waters. Apparently they haven't found a compromise as of yet.

Four million doesn't buy much anymore.

Yes he is...but he's spry.

Stop the presses!

I agree but I don't really see a free agent fit for right field.

Who cares...everyone is entitled to their own opinion. There are lots more Jose fans than Negative Nellies. Move on.

If they call them up it will be because extensions have been signed. Stay calm.

Those are some ugly numbers...doesn't matter if you are a stat guy or a traditionalist.

Scotty Pods was a big part of 2005.

Now that's something I can agree with.

There are no bad hitters with 100 rbi's or who bat .300. Advanced stats have a role in evaluation but they are not the end all.

Aren't we all.