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Braves trade top prospect to KC
Jul 11, 2022, 4:23 PM
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The Braves finally deal Drew Waters away... he would probably be named their next #1 prospect once Michael Harris has enough official MLB at bats, but Waters has stalled out with a very high K rate. The Braves will receive Pool Money (2.2M) and the 35th pick in next weeks Draft. A change of scenery may do him well in a low stress environment & he definitely has all the tools to be a success, but the ATL is in WIN NOW mode once again.
https://tomahawktake.com/2022/07/11/atlanta-braves-trade-drew-waters-kc-draft-pick/
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Re: Braves trade top prospect to KC
Jul 11, 2022, 4:34 PM
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I am not saying it was the wrong move. But how does "win now mode" match up with trading a AAA player for a draft pick? That's the opposite direction.
The reason he was dealt is accurate - stalled out, along with him now stuck behind Michael Harris who is playing very well. But it's not related to "win now".
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Quite simple. They’re good on outfielders***
Jul 11, 2022, 4:48 PM
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Turn the 2 picks into high end college guys
Jul 11, 2022, 5:47 PM
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like they did with Jared Schuster who may be MLB ready sooner than later. Also need to get a catcher to develop as a backup for Contreras down the road. They need to re-stock the farm for the future as the only big timer left (other than a pitcher) is SS Vaughn Grissom.
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Re: Braves trade top prospect to KC
Jul 11, 2022, 4:47 PM
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I'm ok with it, they are so loaded with young talent right now they can afford the move, especially on the pitching staff. They'll have 2 picks in the 1st round (20 and 35) to make a couple moves and get players at needed positions. One thing I don't worry about is the Braves Farm System.
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Re: Braves trade top prospect to KC
Jul 11, 2022, 5:03 PM
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they need the cash
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Re: Braves trade top prospect to KC
Jul 11, 2022, 5:31 PM
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They're not getting any cash
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Re: Braves trade top prospect to KC
Jul 11, 2022, 6:18 PM
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They got the slot money for the 35th overall pick in the draft, which is like 2.2$ million.
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Re: Braves trade top prospect to KC
Jul 11, 2022, 8:02 PM
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That’s not cash. That is basically additional budget for the draft…that budget is how much they have to spend. If they don’t sign whoever they draft at #35, their budget decreases by $2.2M.
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Re: Braves trade top prospect to KC
Jul 12, 2022, 1:05 AM
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I’m no math expert but adding to the budget means more $, right? Pretty sure AA learned his lesson when he drafted that pitcher out of HS who currently plays in the Japanese League currently. Carter Stewart ring a bell?
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Re: Braves trade top prospect to KC
Jul 12, 2022, 4:52 AM
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It means they are allowed to spend more on this year’s draft picks…but it’s coming out of their own pocket. They are not getting cash from the Royals.
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Braves also acquired Cano from the Padres today.
Jul 11, 2022, 5:48 PM
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Good player but he has really struggled at the plate this year.
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In the starting lineup & batting 9th
Jul 11, 2022, 7:17 PM
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DFA'd Phil Gosselin...not a big loss. Maybe Cano can balance out all the RH hitters some and run into a few fastballs. Arcia has been playing very well--better than Ozzie at the plate as he makes good contact most of the time.
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Re: Braves trade top prospect to KC
Jul 11, 2022, 6:15 PM
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Seems like they gave up quite a bit for this pick but what do I know. Waters definitely had no spot on the team and neither did the infielder but seems like they could have used Waters to get a MLB ready player.
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Re: Braves trade top prospect to KC
Jul 11, 2022, 6:33 PM
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Stinks because he’s a hometown boy. I know his parents. Good people.
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Re: Braves trade top prospect to KC
Jul 11, 2022, 6:41 PM
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Stinks because he’s a hometown boy. I know his parents. Good people.
Ditto. I don't know his parents that well but we have a lot of mutual friends.
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