stephen craig
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@JeffPassan @jorgecastillo So crazy that we know this will get resolved but cant stop it from happening...
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The MLBPA is carrying a war chest more than twice the size of what it had at the same point going into the last collective-bargaining negotiations, according to federal filings. @jorgecastillo with the latest on the union's $400 million-plus in reserve: espn.com/mlb/story/_/id…
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Weiss had thought about putting Baldwin and Olson back-to-back. The switch-hitting Albies breaks up the lefties tonight. But this pushes Riley down to the fifth spot. Harris’ speed in the ninth spot could create some run-scoring opportunities as long as he consistently gets on base. Lineup vs RHPs will look different
Atlanta Braves@Braves
Game 1/162! #BravesCountry
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@mlbbowman They are obsessed with this dude... they've claimed him a few times before
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This likely won’t be the last 4A pitcher the Braves acquire as they try to get through the next few weeks with a rotation that had no margin for error before Strider strained his oblique
Atlanta Braves@Braves
The #Braves today claimed RHP Osvaldo Bido off waivers from the New York Yankees, and placed LHP Joey Wentz on the 60-day injured list with a right knee ACL tear.
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@EloanMusty @mlbbowman Mason Miller had avoided it so far throwing 102+.. but mid summer we will be getting back AJSS, Waldrep, and Schwellenbach
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@secpharmd @mlbbowman His Tommy John is already scheduled for late summer. Throwing 99 isn’t sustainable
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@PoliticalG_ @JeffPassan But he is under contract for next season....I think I speak for Braves fans when I say we dont wanna see this guy in a Braves uniform next year. Think about if a guy testing positive twice and the team was still on the hook for 5 or 6 more after that.
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@secpharmd @JeffPassan You kinda don't have to though right? They're suspended without pay.
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@jhare727 @JeffPassan Bro that would be a next level type of scandal lol
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@secpharmd @JeffPassan Sadly you won’t be able to because of the control teams have over supplements and meals during the season. High/long contract player massively underperforms? Lace his stuff with an illegal substance and then void his contract
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@jawascom83 @mlbbowman Thats more likely than not but soon the Braves are gonna have so many pitching prospects that one will being going out with TJ about the time that another is coming back from it
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@mlbbowman I just hope he doesn't blow his arm out. He won't be 21 until mid June and already throwing 97-98 MPH....just hope we don't get another Schwelly situation is all.
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@mlbbowman He is not gonna say anything that he couldnt speak to if the suspension was overturned... and he may have to coach that guy next year...that is gonna keep them from saying exactly what they want to
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@BeaneaterB One of two things is keeping Alex from adding....he has either been told not to spend money (most likely) or he doesnt want to lose the depth of Elder or Holmes if a roster spot is needed since they are out of options
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Chris Sale:
12-8 28 GS 169 IP 3.20 ERA 3.04 FIP
Spencer Strider:
11-9 28 GS 161 IP 3.83 ERA 3.73 FIP
Reynaldo Lopez:
9-9 34 G 24 GS 152 IP 4.06 ERA 3.91 FIP
Grant Holmes:
7-7 35 G 19 GS 124 IP 4.22 ERA 4.12 FIP
Bryce Elder
7-7 27 G 19 GS 117 IP 4.48 ERA 4.28 FIP
Spencer Schwellenbach:
6-4 15 GS 87 IP 3.66 ERA 3.56 FIP
Hurston Waldrep:
6-6 16 GS 91 IP 4.32 ERA 4.28 FIP
This is 149 starts. It feels likely we get a few more starts from Elder and a few less from Waldrep and Schwelly. Perhaps Perez can cover 10-15 starts for us and Ritchie can make his debut. This CAN work. These guys have to stay healthy and the Braves have to add a frontline guy at the deadline. But we’re kind of banking here on the Elder peripherals to finally break even.
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@mlbbowman Bro missed 80 games due to PEDs.. this is a good time to say, Ill do whatever they need to help us win
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Asked if he’s fine to begin the season as the DH, Profar gritted his teeth, smirked and made it clear he’s not excited about the role
Mark Bowman@mlbbowman
Jurickson Profar underwent sports hernia surgery in November. The procedure required six weeks of recovery. He doesn’t have any restrictions entering camp. He felt discomfort in September and again when he began his offseason workouts.
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