2019/20 Off Season Braves Transaction Predictions

[vikingsfan0845]

Am I missing something on Hamels and his injury history? The guy has started at least 30 games every year since 2008 except in 2017 (24) & 2019 (27). That doesn’t really feel like a l guy with an injury issue.


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I thought the same thing. The fact both injuries were to his oblique makes me a tad worried but not really. 25-30 starts shouldn't be an issue. I wouldn't be opposed to giving him a few extra days off throughout the season just to be on the safe side. But man if he pitches like he did with the Cubs prior to his oblique injury this will be a really good signing.

[vikingsfan0845]

The Nats GM said they won't be able to afford both Rendon and Strasburg. Which player are you guys hoping the Nats lose? I think Rendon will be the bigger loss of the two.

[Coach100]

The Nats GM said they won't be able to afford both Rendon and Strasburg. Which player are you guys hoping the Nats lose? I think Rendon will be the bigger loss of the two.

I think losing Rendon hurts more, as well.


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[Coach100]

I thought the same thing. The fact both injuries were to his oblique makes me a tad worried but not really. 25-30 starts shouldn't be an issue. I wouldn't be opposed to giving him a few extra days off throughout the season just to be on the safe side. But man if he pitches like he did with the Cubs prior to his oblique injury this will be a really good signing.

I mean, he is aging and the oblique injuries are in the last few years, so that is concerning. But he has also had less issues than Wheeler or Ryu, and he pitched really well minus the last 12 or so starts in 2019 after he returned from the injury. Hopefully he is healthy in April - if so, I think ATL will really be happy with this signing.


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[beldugo]

I am not even sure time is “running out” on a 23 yr old. We all forget that 23 is still pretty young. If he is 25 and still struggling - that’s a different story.

I would also include Touki in a trade as a 2/3 piece without a doubt. Let someone else take the chance on his upside.


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Is running out in a sense that he's being leapfrog by other prospects, Wright, Wilson, Anderson are ahead of him in the depth chart right now, we only have 1 open spot in the rotation.

23 is young, but is not like he can still wait 2-3 years in the minors, since he's already at AAA.