j upton to the padres....

[tabascojet]

Justin Upton acquired by San Diego Padres - ESPN

 

[BigKen]

Padres appear to be serious about playing baseball in 2015.

 

[Mistaken4193]

Sucks. But we weren't going to be able to re-sign him after the season so it makes sense.

 

[huskers1217]

I hate it..but at the same time...its time to start fresh.

 

[tabascojet]

think liberty media is going full lame duck mode until the move to sun trust.....

 

[Mistaken4193]

These next 2 years are going to be rough. But hopefully we will be contenders again once we move into the new ball park.

 

[jvett77]

What the Braves doing? They get rid of Jason Heyward, 25, .271/.351/.384, then dump Justin Upton, 27, .270/.342/.491. Why not dump $14M BJ Mendoza instead of $14M Justin Upton. I realize they added pitching in Miller and there are FA issues in the future but these are young proven players. Then throw in McCann, 29, .256/.336 /.461 (2013) . I guess the answers are in the farm system. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. :confused2:

 

[huskers1217]

What the Braves doing? They get rid of Jason Heyward, 25, .271/.351/.384, then dump Justin Upton, 27, .270/.342/.491. Why not dump $14M BJ Mendoza instead of $14M Justin Upton. I realize they added pitching in Miller and there are FA issues in the future but these are young proven players. Then throw in McCann, 29, .256/.336 /.461 (2013) . I guess the answers are in the farm system. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. :confused2:

if they could dump bj they would in a heartbeat. but they are stuck with that salary no matter what

fuck...i still think they are paying uggla

 

[Demonjoe93]

Sucks to see Upton go, but I already knew we were going to trade him. Now if only we could trade his brother as well.

 

[ugafan6612]

were going to be fucking horrible this year

 

[Demonjoe93]

Just looked at the depth chart to see who was behind Upton. Some guy named Zoilo Almonte, lol. And what is Callaspo doing at the front of the depth chart at second base? I thought Gosselin was going to start.

 

[Mistaken4193]

Will we finish 5th in the east this year????

 

[Mistaken4193]

I got to say though, I think our rotation will be solid. Teheran, Minor, Wood, Miller, and Hale. I like the rotation. Too bad we wont get any run support still.

 

[Chewbaccer]

We'll be in a close battle with the Phillies for last place. With a young core signed to long term deals, I think going into rebuild mode is a bit drastic.

And if we're in full rebuild mode, why sign Markakis to a 4 year deal?

 

[Mistaken4193]

I think this year we win 69-75 games. Next year I think we will be improved and win 80-85 games but in 2017 when we open up the new ballpark I think we can contend.

 

[Demonjoe93]

We'll be in a close battle with the Phillies for last place. With a young core signed to long term deals, I think going into rebuild mode is a bit drastic.

And if we're in full rebuild mode, why sign Markakis to a 4 year deal?

Yeah, that's what I really don't get about all of this.

 

[wildturkey]

Are those prospects worth a damn? I read something about the pitcher having TJ surgery, shook my head, and just closed the window.

 

[bravesfan]

Our pitching will still keep us relevant......Bet we tie last years record