B.J Upton Signs 5/75.25 Deal with Braves

[rocket]

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/m...e-nearing-deal

MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports that the Braves are "nearing the completion of a deal" with B.J. Upton.

[Teufelshunde4]

Care to speculate on terms? Upton is a good player but has flaws in his game..

[Superdude]

I would guess 4/60

[YanksNats1987]

Rosenthal has it as done now pending physical.

@Ken_Rosenthal

B.J. Upton and #Braves are in agreement, pending physical. Terms of contract not yet known.

[1-800-STFU]

Thats neat.

[Superdude]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal
B.J. Upton and #Braves are in agreement, pending physical. Terms of contract not yet known.

Yup

[keymax]

I would guess 4/60

4/60 would be a nice deal for the Braves IMO, but I guess he got at least 5 years + maybe an option.

[Teufelshunde4]

I would guess 4/60

Braves would be nuts to give him 4/60... 4/40 seems more reasonable to me....

[SpecialFNK]

where would Upton hit in the lineup?
the Braves had Bourn in CF last season and batting leadoff. would the Braves use Upton at leadoff? and would that really be wise?
Upton's OBP each of the last 4 seasons - .298/ .331/ .322/ .313/
Upton's AVG each of the last 4 seasons - .246/ .243/ .237/ .241/

I guess it's going to depend on money, but I would rather have Bourn if you're looking for a leadoff hitter.

could someone else like Martin Prado be better used at leadoff?
Prado's OBP in each of last 4 years - .359/ .302/ .350/ .358/

[Dark Donnie]

Very happy The Phils didn't overpay.

[Fukudome]

Gonna be a big overpay to get him to sign this early IMO.

[sfgiants5518]

The first domino has fallen.

[SFrush90]

I think 4/60 is an overpayment if it ends up being that.

[StriveGreatness]

I'm guessing 5/80

Edit:

Bob Nightengale ‏@BNightengale

The #Braves accelerated the negotiations this morning to get deal done with Upton, believed to be for five years. Great fit.

[Havoc Wreaker]

Kind of wanted him, but not the end of the world.