2K24: Atlanta Braves

[whalewang]

Jim Johnson signed a two-year contract extension with ATL. What is his outlook for for next year? It sounds like he'll start with the closer's job but will he hold it all year??

[madducks]

Jim Johnson signed a two-year contract extension with ATL. What is his outlook for for next year? It sounds like he'll start with the closer's job but will he hold it all year??

I think he can hold the job. Johnson is still only 33 years old and is just two years removed from a pair of 50 saves seasons with Baltimore. The last two years he bounced around between four different teams and never got a chance to settle in as a closer until this year when he ran with the Braves closer job after finally being given a chance. Johnson was one of the better second half closers this season. Atlanta is wise to sign him now on the cheap. He doesn't blow away hitters but he gets the job done like the veteran closer that he is.

edit: Actually he did strikeout more than a batter per inning in 2016 which was a career first for him. In previously years he was effective with less k's so i wouldn't worry too much if he has a slight regression in strikeouts.

[revo]

Broken wrist for Freddie Freeman, gone 8-to-10 weeks.

[joncarlos]

The hits just keep on coming. Braves lineup goes from OK to putrid pretty quickly. Any ideas on what they do at 1B?

[revo]

The hits just keep on coming. Braves lineup goes from OK to putrid pretty quickly. Any ideas on what they do at 1B?

Rio Ruiz was recalled, so maybe him?

[Controller Jacobs]

They apparently are likely to sign Loney (with Garcia just on the dl, Ruiz would presumably be at 3B)
In related news, Freeman's WAR just went up.

[Ken]

Broken wrist for Freddie Freeman, gone 8-to-10 weeks.

Seeing 10-12 now.

This is a big one, Freeman has been a top 5 fantasy asset so far this year. This injury has as much impact to the fantasy season as Bumgarner and Syndergaard's, if not more.

[pitbull]

This kills me. I had Marte out for suspension and now Freeman out for next 2-3 months. Not to mention I also have to replace Pence and Cabrera. The RotoGods were indeed cruel to me this week.

[GwynnInTheHall]

This kills me. I had Marte out for suspension and now Freeman out for next 2-3 months. Not to mention I also have to replace Pence and Cabrera. The RotoGods were indeed cruel to me this week.

same thing for another owner in my league who also has Thor, Braun, Haniger and Heyward........

[Sour Masher]

I just got an offer of Julio Teheran for my Cole Hamels. I think the owner has just had it after his awful start tonight. Anyone know what is up with him? I'm not excited to make this deal, but we only have 2 DL spots, and I have Freeman, Dahl, Kluber, Gray, and Hamels out for me, leaving my bench thin on healthy bodies.

[joncarlos]

I just got an offer of Julio Teheran for my Cole Hamels. I think the owner has just had it after his awful start tonight. Anyone know what is up with him? I'm not excited to make this deal, but we only have 2 DL spots, and I have Freeman, Dahl, Kluber, Gray, and Hamels out for me, leaving my bench thin on healthy bodies.

I mean, I trust him as much as Hamels at this point, maybe more. That's not saying much.

[pitbull]

Teheran walks are way up but take a look at his home/away. Maybe he doesn't like pitching in his new home.

Home
Year IP W L SV K BB HR ERA WHIP
2017 24.0 1 4 0 18 13 8 10.50 2.00

Away
Year IP W L SV K BB HR ERA WHIP
2017 25.3 2 0 0 18 10 0 0.71 1.07

[revo]

Braves trade for Matt Adams, who presumably will become the new everyday 1B.

[The Dane]

Braves trade for Matt Adams, who presumably will become the new everyday 1B.

This Freeman injury has help me in two leagues, one where I have Rio Ruiz and two unproductive UT spots (Drew Stubbs!?), and another where I've had Adams on my active roster all year. The one league where I have Freeman (RJEL), I have Ruiz AND Adams. So, essentially, I'm screwed for 10 weeks, but I don't have to scramble for a replacement. Ugh.

[madducks]

So, Freddie Freeman says he will return as a third baseman to keep Matt Adams in the lineup. Nice way for the Braves to solve their third base woes. The future is looking brighter in Atlanta.