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Agreed. Not bashing it. Just not sure the same 2021 magic is likely to return.
But yeah it didnt cost them much so why not??? I dont think AA is going to sell the farm to try and win this year. With all the injuries we are behind the 8 ball anyway.
So why not roll the dice on Soler and Jackson. Rosario etc. See what happens understanding it may not play out. If it doesnt oh well get ready for 2025 and get everybody back healthy.
Braves are still built for the long run with all the young talent locked up.
Sensible comments all.
Anyone know if Harris II is coming back? If so when?
I still think the Braves could make some noise this year.
Get Harris back. Get Fried back. Get Albies back. You still have a pretty good infield. Riley Arcia (defense is still elite) Albies and Olson. Those guys have underperformed so far. Could that change? If so all of a sudden the offense doesnt look too bad.
Patch together the OF between Harris, Duvall, Rosario, Soler, and Kelnick. Not sure they can carry that many but maybe. You get a couple of the guys above hot and guys like Riley and Olson start hitting maybe you have something. Especially in the postseason and you are running a guy like Sale out there who can totally shut the other team down.
There is still a reasonable scenario where the Braves get in the playoffs and all of a sudden are a real threat.
I love this move. An Alpha to add to the lineup. Rattle those bats and let’s play some ball
The big question is. Soler is usually a DH I think. But no chance you are moving Ozuna off of that. He has carried the team all year.
So if Soler is going to play he will have to play the field.
I've read he's a pretty decent defender in the OF. Something the Big Bear isn't. Hard to imagine he can't match/improve upon what our OF has been doing at the plate.
Harris should be back mid to late August. You simply don't rush hamstrings.
Solar slated to play right field primarily. Played there 32 games last year.
I personally love the idea of Soler in the leadoff spot. Sunday (last game with the Giants) he led off and went 3 for 5 with a RBI double. Has an .869 OPS since June 1st and has a great on base percentage historically.
Makes sense. Eventually you get Harris back in CF then play whoever is hot in LF. Or put Duvall in CF if Harris falters.
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Yes it is, I assume he'll play left and be a bit of a detriment. The one thing underrated about him last time was how many pitches he saw in at bats. He really made pitchers work, which I think pays dividends throughout the lineup.
Elder is so puzzling. Some nights like last night he's throwing 92 mph sinkers that drop 8 inches. Some nights he's throwing flat 89mph meatballs. Nonetheless, I was happy to see a great outing last night from him.
Agree, an extremely solid outing last night. Sometimes pitching just takes a while longer to develop that top notch consistency. Just recall Tom Glavine who was anything but impressive for a long minute before he started to blossom. It's just harder for some to get that consistency going. I love his stuff.
He's playing right field. Strong arm and experience at this spot. Marlins played him there 32 games in 23. We played him exclusively in right field in 21 season (50 games), and he played a total of nearly 100 games in right that year overall with both the Royals & Braves.