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Heyman : Freddie Freeman expected to miss significant time, Braves discussing options
Posted on 5/18/17 at 9:28 am
Posted on 5/18/17 at 9:28 am
FanRag - Heyman : Freeman expected to miss significant time
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There’s no official word as to whether or not Freddie Freeman has a broken wrist, but the expectation is the Atlanta Braves star first baseman will miss significant time.
As a result, the Braves are discussing options at first base moving forward, including outside options. One potential in-house fill-in, Adonis Garcia, is on the disabled list with an Achillies injury, which makes the need to look outside more pressing.
There’s still no word from the Braves, but there was real concern and an ominous feeling Wednesday night after Freeman exited the game in the fifth inning after taking an Aaron Loup pitch off the wrist. Manager Brian Snitker removed Freeman from the game, replacing him with Jace Peterson at first base and Johan Carmago at third.
The Braves tried out Ryan Howard earlier at first base, but he was released after slashing .184/.238/.263 in 42 plate appearances for Triple-A Gwinnett.
James Loney is an interesting name available as a free agent. Loney, 33, was recently released by the Detroit Tigers after hitting .229 with a .387 on-base percentage in 62 plate appearances for Triple-A Toledo.
Another absence being felt is that of Sean Rodriguez, who was signed this offseason by Atlanta to play a versatile role and fill in for Freeman if there was ever a need. But an offseason car accident has Rodriguez likely out for the year.
Freeman was putting up MVP-like numbers early with 14 home runs, a .341 average and 1.209 OPS. The Braves entered play on Thursday 16-21, second in the NL East and looking to complete a 4-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Posted on 5/18/17 at 9:30 am to SummerOfGeorge
A week sounds like a significant amount of time so I will go with that.
Posted on 5/18/17 at 9:32 am to flyAU
If Phillips can resemble a first baseman in the slightest, then I would bring up Ozzie now and slide Dat Dude over.
Posted on 5/18/17 at 9:36 am to VinegarStrokes
Was thinking the same thing.
Posted on 5/18/17 at 9:56 am to SummerOfGeorge
I feel like 1st base is probably the easiest position on the field to plug somebody random in at, I mean Jace did well enough last night in his first time playing there. My biggest fear is the FO continues the charade of trying to be a winning team and trades a prospect for somebody to just fill in while Freeman's gone. Although, I wouldn't mind if we used this as an excuse to get Candelario.
Posted on 5/18/17 at 10:00 am to SumterCoDawg
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I feel like 1st base is probably the easiest position on the field to plug somebody random in at, I mean Jace did well enough last night in his first time playing there. My biggest fear is the FO continues the charade of trying to be a winning team and trades a prospect for somebody to just fill in while Freeman's gone. Although, I wouldn't mind if we used this as an excuse to get Candelario.
The only player that is making the rounds that we MIGHT send a mid-level prospect or 2 for is Jon Singleton. All the other options sound like guys we'd either sign as free agents or pay cash for. James Loney for one.
Posted on 5/18/17 at 10:11 am to SumterCoDawg
The Braves assumed this as well back in the early 2000s. That's how we ended up with Wes Helms, Rico Brogna, Robert Fick, etc. That's how we also found ourselves in a situation where we needed to trade the farm for Teixeira.
Posted on 5/18/17 at 10:12 am to SummerOfGeorge
Singleton is god awful. I wouldn't send the Astros Bonifacio for Singleton.
Posted on 5/18/17 at 10:13 am to SummerOfGeorge
Freddie Freeman - the best hitter in Major League Baseball?
Freddie Freeman leaves game in fifth inning with left wrist injury
Ladies and gentlemen, the ATL Sports Board.
ETA: SoG, have you ever wondered what it would be like if you had chosen AU instead of Bama?
This. This is exactly what it's like.
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Posted on 5/17/17 at 7:44 am by SummerOfGeorge
Freddie Freeman leaves game in fifth inning with left wrist injury
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8:19 PM - 17 May 2017
Ladies and gentlemen, the ATL Sports Board.
ETA: SoG, have you ever wondered what it would be like if you had chosen AU instead of Bama?
This. This is exactly what it's like.
This post was edited on 5/18/17 at 10:17 am
Posted on 5/18/17 at 10:15 am to FearlessFreep
The Atlanta curse is alive and well 
Posted on 5/18/17 at 10:18 am to FearlessFreep
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ETA: SoG, have you ever wondered what it would be like if you had chosen AU instead of Bama?
Hahahahaha - as a son of a couple of generations of Alabama grads, it never really entered my mind. However, I can say that sometimes I just want to walk over to my fellow Atlanta sport nut friends who are also UGA folks and give them a big hug. I literally can't imagine.
Posted on 5/18/17 at 10:18 am to VinegarStrokes
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Singleton is god awful
Yea he isn't good
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I wouldn't send the Astros Bonifacio for Singleton.
Woah woah woah
Posted on 5/18/17 at 10:53 am to SummerOfGeorge
word has it from a special assistant to the GM that it is definitely a broken hand.
Posted on 5/18/17 at 11:13 am to VinegarStrokes
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word has it from a special assistant to the GM that it is definitely a broken hand.
Posted on 5/18/17 at 12:09 pm to SummerOfGeorge
out 8-10 weeks
Posted on 5/18/17 at 12:59 pm to SummerOfGeorge
So who are the best brawlers on the team? I feel like Jace could beat some arse, Flowers is a pretty big dude so he could probably kick an arse or two. Should we consider calling some people up for the impending smackdown? Wisler has those crazy eyes so maybe he fights accordingly, Recker is yoked af,any other ideas?
Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:01 pm to SumterCoDawg
I say we send Aaron Blair, Matt Wisler, EOF, Bonifacio and Collmenter in first to tire them out and absorb all the big blows, maybe bust up an ankle or two and sideline all of them for a while.
Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:05 pm to SummerOfGeorge
Can they please get Billy Butler? His nickname is country breakfast for Pete's sake.
Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:11 pm to SumterCoDawg
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So who are the best brawlers on the team? I feel like Jace could beat some arse, Flowers is a pretty big dude so he could probably kick an arse or two. Should we consider calling some people up for the impending smackdown? Wisler has those crazy eyes so maybe he fights accordingly, Recker is yoked af,any other ideas?
There's no telling what Suzuki can do. Those little yellow frickers are always good for a few surprises.
This post was edited on 5/18/17 at 1:12 pm
Posted on 5/18/17 at 1:53 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
Someone find me Evan Gattis NOW
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