Former Giants in the Big Leagues - 2024 edition

[LHG]

His HR power went up, but his SLG and OBP both went down. I havent looked at his defensive metrics, but he never took the field for us, so not sure how to judge that, either way.

The simple fact that the Braves acquired him to play the field, he would need to hit even better than he did with the Giants in order for that to be a net positive for the Braves.

 

[LHG]

At the time of the trade, the analytics made it out to be a HUGE steel for the Giants. I posted some analysis of the trade at the time.

The fact we actually received a half-way decent prospect in that trade is mind blowing.

I think the Braves are a great trading partner.

 

[calsnowskier]

I think the Braves are a great trading partner.

I wish there were a site that listed transactions, historically, between two franchises. That would be an interesting study.

Off the top of my head…

Giants sell Biggio to Braves - Meh

Giants send Solar and Jackson to Braves for Ceballos and Matzuc - A++ for Giants

Giants send Melancon to Braves for Beck and Winkler - Win for both teams, but Melancon actually decided to pitch when he got to Atlanta, so I have to say Atlanta is ahead now. But we are just now beginning to reap the Beck benefits, so we will see in the long run.

i can’t think of any other big trades between the two, though I am certain there are some obvious ones going back a few years I am forgetting about.

 

[calsnowskier]

BTW

Per BBRef, Soler’s Rdrs (drs above replacement) this year is -7. That is pretty bad.

 

[sf1giantfan]

Didn’t they take the rest of his contract? That’s the biggest plus for the Giants.

 

[calsnowskier]

Didn’t they take the rest of his contract? That’s the biggest plus for the Giants.

That was the ENTIRE plus for the Giants.

We took Matsuc off their hands to offset some of the salary they were taking on.

 

[LHG]

That was the ENTIRE plus for the Giants.

We took Matsuc off their hands to offset some of the salary they were taking on.

Only to release him and have him re-sign with the Braves. Interesting move. Still, we got a prospect out of the deal. So far, we are in the lead on winning this trade, but it is early. The Braves still have two years of Soler and we still have to see how the prospect pans out.

 

[LHG]

BTW

Per BBRef, Soler’s Rdrs (drs above replacement) this year is -7. That is pretty bad.

Really, really bad considering he didn't even touch a glove during a game until early August.

 

[calsnowskier]

Only to release him and have him re-sign with the Braves. Interesting move. Still, we got a prospect out of the deal. So far, we are in the lead on winning this trade, but it is early. The Braves still have two years of Soler and we still have to see how the prospect pans out.

Don’t forget Jackson.

As bad as he was for us, he, also, has been WORSE for the Braves since the trade.

 

[calsnowskier]

Mariners Claim Austin Kitchen Off Waivers From Marlins

The Mariners claimed left-hander Austin Kitchen off outright waivers from the Marlins organization. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

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Jason Vosler DFA’d

 

[calsnowskier]

#forevergiant Cavan Biggio gets the call in Atlanta…

Braves Place Reynaldo Lopez On Injured List, Select Cavan Biggio

The Braves put righty Reynaldo Lopez on the injured list and called up infielder Cavan Biggio from Triple-A. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

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[LHG]

Nori Aoki To Retire At NPB Season's End

Former big league outfielder and current member of Nippon Professional Baseball's Yakult Swallows Nori Aoki is set to retire following …

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[LHG]

Red Sox Select Zach Penrod, Designate Tyler Heineman

The Red Sox announced five transactions this morning, including the news that left-hander Zach Penrod's contract has been selected to …

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[LHG]

Blue Jays Claim Tyler Heineman, Designate Brian Serven

The Blue Jays announced that they have claimed catcher Tyler Heineman off waivers from the Red Sox. Boston had designated …

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[tzill]

Panda is pitching in the independent league now.

4.1 scoreless pitched last night.

 

[LHG]

Phillies Outright Aramis Garcia

The Phillies announced that catcher Aramis Garcia, who was designated for assignment a couple of days ago, has cleared waivers …

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[calsnowskier]

Phillies Outright Aramis Garcia

The Phillies announced that catcher Aramis Garcia, who was designated for assignment a couple of days ago, has cleared waivers …

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We had a good nic for him, but I can’t think of it…

 

[LHG]

Charlie Culberson Announces Retirement

Long-time utility player Charlie Culberson announced his retirement in an Instagram post today. He gave his thanks to his fans, …

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