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[quote=MTK;1312948]This should be fun

[IMG]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FN0NOfnXwAMfIIM?format=jpg&name=small[/IMG][/quote]

That’s gonna be filthy.

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Always hated facing Scherzer during his time in Washington, but always loved his game.

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Can Freddie Freeman hurry up and sign a contract so I know what team I need to add to my hate list or up my hate on?

I will still want FF to be great, but I don't want that team to be successful. It will hurt too much to watch.

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It will be interesting to see where Freeman and Correa land. Atlanta moving on past Freeman is odd. Olson is bigtime but so is Freeman. Still getting used to we really have baseball now.

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[quote=The Skinsinator;1313001]It will be interesting to see where Freeman and Correa land. Atlanta moving on past Freeman is odd. Olson is bigtime but so is Freeman. Still getting used to we really have baseball now.[/quote]

It sucks but the length of the contract he wanted with the Braves wasn’t gonna work. Freeman will be missed, so clutch and such a vet.

But Olsen is from Atlanta, on a small deal for a couple years and is a perfect replacement as a left handed power hitter. It was too perfect…a perfect call

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1312986]Can Freddie Freeman hurry up and sign a contract so I know what team I need to add to my hate list or up my hate on?

I will still want FF to be great, but I don't want that team to be successful. It will hurt too much to watch.[/quote]

Braves signed INF Matt Olson to an eight-year $168 million extension.
The deal comes with a $20 million option for 2030. Olson will make $15 million this season, $21 million in 2023, and $22 million per year over the remainder of his contract. Atlanta recently acquired Olson in a trade with the Athletics to replace long-time fan favorite Freddie Freeman at first base. The 27-year-old Olson posted a .271/.371/.540 slash line with a career-high 39 homers in 673 plate appearances last year and should be a fantasy baseball stud for years to come.

Ok, I got some questions now

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[quote=Chico23231;1313081]Braves signed INF Matt Olson to an eight-year $168 million extension.
The deal comes with a $20 million option for 2030. Olson will make $15 million this season, $21 million in 2023, and $22 million per year over the remainder of his contract. Atlanta recently acquired Olson in a trade with the Athletics to replace long-time fan favorite Freddie Freeman at first base. The 27-year-old Olson posted a .271/.371/.540 slash line with a career-high 39 homers in 673 plate appearances last year and should be a fantasy baseball stud for years to come.

Ok, I got some questions now[/quote]

After losing Freeman, and trading away some damn good prospects, thank goodness he got extended. 8 years is a long contract, but he is only 27, he will be 35 when the contract is done. And he is not a big guy (weight wise) so he should be able to age this contract pretty well.

Also, Freeman is likely to get way more than 168 million in less years, so I am fine with this Olson contract.

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So did this Freeman thing just come down to $$? I like Olson, but I'd definitely take Freeman over him.

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[quote=MTK;1313085]So did this Freeman thing just come down to $$? I like Olson, but I'd definitely take Freeman over him.[/quote]

My understanding it was contract length, 25 per was ok with Braves…I think the Braves were at 4 years, Freeman & Co were like At 6.

Freeman is 32

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[quote=MTK;1313085]So did this Freeman thing just come down to $$? I like Olson, but I'd definitely take Freeman over him.[/quote]

If you're into advanced stats, Olson was actually better last year. Or equal, and he is 4.5 years younger. In regards to pure baseball, Olson is probably the better long term bet, but it still sucks to lose FF though. But he will also probably make more money in less yeas.

Olson: .379 wOBA, .379 xwOBA, 146wRC+, and a WAR of 5.0.

Freeman: .379 wOBA, .416 xwOBA, 135wRC+, and a WAR of 4.5.

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Rizzo is back with the Yankees.

Looks like it's Dodgers vs. Dodgers for Freeman.

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Luke Jackson underwent an MRI recently, which revealed damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.

Not great. Jackson is expected to undergo further evaluation, but could ultimately be headed for Tommy John elbow reconstructive surgery. Regardless, he's going to be out for awhile. His absence is a significant blow to the Braves' bullpen depth. The 30-year-old righty posted a sparkling 1.98 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 70/29 K/BB ratio across 63 2/3 innings (71 appearances) last year.

This guy was a monster in the bullpen. Big loss

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[quote=Chico23231;1314503]Luke Jackson underwent an MRI recently, which revealed damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.

Not great. Jackson is expected to undergo further evaluation, but could ultimately be headed for Tommy John elbow reconstructive surgery. Regardless, he's going to be out for awhile. His absence is a significant blow to the Braves' bullpen depth. The 30-year-old righty posted a sparkling 1.98 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 70/29 K/BB ratio across 63 2/3 innings (71 appearances) last year.

This guy was a monster in the bullpen. Big loss[/quote]

Forearm tightness is always Tommy John. I knew once that was announced his season was over. Don't delay it any further. Get the surgery done now.

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[quote=MTK;1313085]So did this Freeman thing just come down to $$? I like Olson, but I'd definitely take Freeman over him.[/quote]

Let's look at this from the Von Miller perspective.

[URL="https://streamable.com/vdt3gz"]He says it wasn't about the bread[/URL], but were the Rams offering him (up to) 120 million?

Note - he probably won't come close to that 120 mil because his cap hit in the third year of the deal jumps to 17 million - which is a ton to be paying a 34-35yo pass rusher who already has 160 NFL games under his belt at age 33.

Anyways this is the MLB thread - I'm guessing Freeman wanted to make a lot of money and also play for a title contender - guessing the Braves didn't want to match what the Dodgers were offering in terms of years or money.

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Have you guys heard about this device catchers will be using to thwart stealing pitch signs for this season? Pitchcom? Very surprised they're just rolling the news out on this right as the season starts...should be interesting.

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[IMG]https://c.tenor.com/FsTKtbSIfIcAAAAC/play-ball-homer.gif[/IMG]

Hell yeah, love the start of baseball season.

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I miss a true opening day with all 30 teams starting the season within a few hours of each other but totally stoked for the season.

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Man , Nats are gonna suck.

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[quote=Chico23231;1314786]Man , Nats are gonna suck.[/quote]

They better keep sucking right through Wednesday.

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Even the Braves announcers got rings. Probably great for company morale, but a little weird IMO.

Hopefully they don't actually wear them around town.

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[QUOTE=Chico23231;1314786]Man , Nats are gonna suck.[/QUOTE]Yup...hopefully they don't match the horrible start that the Orioles had in 1988

[URL]https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/2018/4/30/17277860/1988-baltimore-orioles-losing-streak-21-games-record-zoinks[/URL]

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[quote=kct1975;1314801]Yup...hopefully they don't match the horrible start that the Orioles had in 1988

[URL]https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/2018/4/30/17277860/1988-baltimore-orioles-losing-streak-21-games-record-zoinks[/URL]

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Ouch

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[quote=kct1975;1314801]Yup...hopefully they don't match the horrible start that the Orioles had in 1988

[URL]https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/2018/4/30/17277860/1988-baltimore-orioles-losing-streak-21-games-record-zoinks[/URL]

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I remember this DJ from 98 rock refused to come off air till they won.
[url]https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1988/04/26/waiting-for-the-os/ccfac272-3f32-4c49-aa36-3c9aec2f03fa/[/url]

I feel like there were some fans doing some crazy things too but can’t find any stories. I was 11 living in NoVa at the time. I’d be asleep before game ended and the first thing I’d do when I woke up was turn on news to see if they won.

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[quote=BaltimoreSkins;1314808]I remember this DJ from 98 rock refused to come off air till they won.
[url]https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1988/04/26/waiting-for-the-os/ccfac272-3f32-4c49-aa36-3c9aec2f03fa/[/url]

I feel like there were some fans doing some crazy things too but can’t find any stories. I was 11 living in NoVa at the time. I’d be asleep before game ended and the first thing I’d do when I woke up was turn on news to see if they won.[/quote]

I was 10 that summer. Me and my brothers basically just take care of ourselves as parents worked, werent around a lot.

Lots of boring summer days.

That summer was when i started watching sports. Alone in my basement and Id watch Os games.

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Os start 0-3, pitching looks horrendous.

100+ losses incoming.

I watched about 2 innings of the season opener so far.

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How dare the Nats throw at TDA!

[YT]XmmHjCeAugI[/YT]

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Nats have a problem right now with hitting batters, WTF is going on with them

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[quote=MTK;1314922]Nats have a problem right now with hitting batters, WTF is going on with them[/quote]

Ron Darling said on the broadcast Sunday that they have a number of pitchers that are not big league level and cant throw inside with any accuracy. Scary when you think of it that wat.

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Safe or Out?

[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMtYCMfD1kM[/url]

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[quote=BaltimoreSkins;1315325]Safe or Out?

[url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMtYCMfD1kM[/url][/quote]

Safe I thought…?

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I thought safe too, thought there was some leeway with allowing the batter to walk back to first - as long as there was no attempt to run to second which Mancini clearly didn't.

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Can anyone help me with streams? The site I had been using for months is no longer working for me. Caps, too if you have 'em.

I'm not ready for another Triple D marathon, halp please

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Soooo…. that Trevor Bauer has got a freaky side

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Braves set-up with the easiest opening schedule possible, and they are shitting their pants.

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I've got this dilemma - on one hand I want Scherzer to be successful until he retires because I will be eternally thankful for what he did as a Nat - OTOH I can't root for a Met to do well.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1316003]Braves set-up with the easiest opening schedule possible, and they are shitting their pants.[/quote]

Could be worse, your team might be doomed to be non-competitive with very few long term quality prospects and deadbeat ownership looking to bail.

Feels like it's been an eternity since the Nats were a contender, nowadays if they get quality pitching they can't score runs and vice versa. It makes me realize I never should've taken those good years for granted.

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Matty, did you get to watch that crazy 9th inning?

As a Braves fan, I guess I should be upset. But the Phillies are my least favorite team in the division. So it was hilarious.

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[QUOTE=sdskinsfan2001;1316303]Matty, did you get to watch that crazy 9th inning?

As a Braves fan, I guess I should be upset. But the Phillies are my least favorite team in the division. So it was hilarious.[/QUOTE]


I went to bed once it was 7-1, checked my phone a while later to see Nimmo talking about the comeback on the postgame, I was stunned


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[quote=MTK;1316313]I went to bed once it was 7-1, checked my phone a while later to see Nimmo talking about the comeback on the postgame, I was stunned


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This team is something special this year, unlike what we've had in the past.

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[quote=Summo;1316326]This team is something special this year, unlike what we've had in the past.[/quote]

sure feels like it, fingers crossed

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Pretty coom story in Punch's back yard
[url]https://www.mlb.com/news/todd-frazier-baseball-field-for-children-with-special-needs[/url]