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re: 2019 was a dud. Let's look towards 2020
Posted on 12/4/19 at 1:09 pm to pvilleguru
Posted on 12/4/19 at 1:09 pm to pvilleguru
Let's get this back on track...
What would you do going into next season for the (1) Falcons, (2) Braves, and (3) Hawks?
For the Falcons - I do everything I can to sure up the interior offensive and defensive line. If we could just protect and disrupt the QB, this team is 5 games better. Also, an offensive coordinator who knows how to establish the run game. Every Falcons team that has been successful has run the ball well. If this means taking a stab at an RB in late round 2 with that New England pick, so be it.
For the Braves - Great pickup with Hamels. Still, would really like to see a bit more help in the pen. Sign back Donaldson and I think we're ready for another run. I think Fried takes a BIG step this year.
For the Hawks - I want the 8 seed, but the Collins suspension and 2017 Falcons-like rash of injuries has derailed that. Honestly? Rub a rabbit's foot and get Edwards or Wiseman in the draft. That team next year will make the playoffs, have 2 max slot contract spots (even after paying JC), and will be one of the most attractive landing spots in FA. The Hawks are my not-so-sleeper pick to be the potential dynasty of our Atlanta sports lexicon.
What would you do going into next season for the (1) Falcons, (2) Braves, and (3) Hawks?
For the Falcons - I do everything I can to sure up the interior offensive and defensive line. If we could just protect and disrupt the QB, this team is 5 games better. Also, an offensive coordinator who knows how to establish the run game. Every Falcons team that has been successful has run the ball well. If this means taking a stab at an RB in late round 2 with that New England pick, so be it.
For the Braves - Great pickup with Hamels. Still, would really like to see a bit more help in the pen. Sign back Donaldson and I think we're ready for another run. I think Fried takes a BIG step this year.
For the Hawks - I want the 8 seed, but the Collins suspension and 2017 Falcons-like rash of injuries has derailed that. Honestly? Rub a rabbit's foot and get Edwards or Wiseman in the draft. That team next year will make the playoffs, have 2 max slot contract spots (even after paying JC), and will be one of the most attractive landing spots in FA. The Hawks are my not-so-sleeper pick to be the potential dynasty of our Atlanta sports lexicon.
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Posted on 12/4/19 at 3:19 pm to ATLabama
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For the Falcons - I do everything I can to sure up the interior offensive and defensive line. If we could just protect and disrupt the QB, this team is 5 games better. Also, an offensive coordinator who knows how to establish the run game. Every Falcons team that has been successful has run the ball well. If this means taking a stab at an RB in late round 2 with that New England pick, so be it.
Disagree some. In theory, we're getting out 1st rounder back on the Oline who missed all of this season - next season. So it's like getting a 1st rounder BACK.
We have a decent DT rotation, however, our DE's are blah. Takk should be a #2 if not a #3 DE and Vic, well, he means well but should be a backup in the NFL.
We need a TRUE #1 DE.
We then need a true #1 CB if a #1 DE isn't available. Outside of these 2 spots, everything else is fair game. Another CB/S or even ILB to be a heavy hitter.
For the Braves. frick if I know. Everytime we get close they kick us all in the nuts. Having grown up in ATL during the 90s, it just takes magic.
As for the Hawks, I don't know. I don't watch the NBA that much because it generally bores me.
Posted on 12/5/19 at 8:49 am to ATLabama
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For the Braves - Great pickup with Hamels. Still, would really like to see a bit more help in the pen. Sign back Donaldson and I think we're ready for another run. I think Fried takes a BIG step this year.
I think Hammels was a bit of an overpay, but considering we saved $11M by declining Julio's option ($12M in 2020 salary minus $1M buyout) it doesn't add too much $ to the books. I think Fried, Folty, and Soroka will continue to improve, and when Newcomb was a starter in 2018 he looked good.
I think the bullpen is shored up at this point, especially if AJ Minter unfricks himself between now and opening day.
If the Braves want to even fathom a deep run into the playoffs, we need a big bat at 3rd. I was pleasantly surprised with Donaldson's glove last season. I wonder if he'd take a "hometown" discount because he is from the area. As much as I like the kid, Riley isn't ready to be an every day 3B right now. Maybe he can make the off season adjustments to his approach at the plate like Swanson did after 2018.
I am really looking forward to Spring Training and seeing if Waters and/or Pache break out. That would make moving Ender easier. I'm interested to see how they use Newcomb. Obviously starting pitching depth is a good thing.
I don't like letting Culberson walk after the way he ended his season. "Hey, thanks for taking a FB in your face. Bye" I just don't like but I understand Anthopoulos is running a business and shitty decisions like that have to be made sometimes.
On a side note, I don't like the ERA+ calculations for the 2019 season. Julio posted a 119 ERA+ which seems a bit high, IMO.
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