El Reporto says Rafael Furcal could sign with the Brave ones of Atlanta

by gondeee on Nov 24, 2008 7:51 PM EST in Braves Related Free Agents

From the Spanish-language website Impacto Deportivo:

El buen hijo a su casa vuelve.
Eso podría darse en cualquier momento si Rafael Furcal firma con los Bravos de Atlanta.
Según supo Impactodeportivo.com.do, Los Bravos, sin hacer bulla, podrían firmarlo en breve.
De hecho, el agente de Furcal, Paul Kinzel dijo que había un equipo sorpresa tras Furcal, y ese es Atlanta.
Sus primeros seis años en Grandes Ligas fueron en Atlanta. De por vida, Furcal batea .286, con 83 jonrones, 418 remolcadas y 259 bases robadas.
El pacto con Atlanta sería de cuatro años y 52 millones de dólares.

In case you'd like a translation, here is the (rather hilarious) translation given by Babelfish:

The good son to his house returns.
That could occur at any time if Rafael Furcal signs with the Brave ones of Atlanta.
According to Impactodeportivo.com.do, the Brave ones knew, without making racket, could sign it shortly.
In fact, the agent of Furcal, Paul Kinzel said that there was an equipment surprise after Furcal, and that is Atlanta.
His first six years in Great Leagues were in Atlanta. Of by life, Furcal bats,286, with 83 home runs, 418 towed and 259 bases robbed.
The pact with Atlanta would be of four years and 52 million dollars.

I laughed like a little girl when I read that. I find absolutely no truth in this rumor, other than the fact that Furcal probably "wants" to return to the Brave ones and his agent is making racket. As a side note, I really hope we get more reports that we have to translate.

(Hat tip: MLBTR)

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4/52?!??!?

Following the Braves...one long hard drink at a time.

by bigjoe on Nov 24, 2008 7:58 PM EST reply actions

Yeah.

I know that's a pisser, baby.

by Blicks on Nov 24, 2008 7:59 PM EST up reply actions

“Equipo” in this context is “team”, not “equipment.” Though an equipment surprise sounds kinda kinky.

by coldriver10 on Nov 24, 2008 8:00 PM EST reply actions

If you read between the lines I think that this says that when we sign Furcal then the deal with the Padres for Peavy will be completed.

by jack dein on Nov 24, 2008 8:37 PM EST reply actions

Thats what I think it is saying

But uou can’t translate Spanish word for word. Because that happens.

by scottyboy10 on Nov 24, 2008 8:40 PM EST up reply actions

I agree

by coldriver10 on Nov 24, 2008 9:06 PM EST up reply actions

4/52

Just sign Sabathia if that is the case. The cost of Peavey and Furcal would be the same as signing Sabathia to that huge contract he wants. Plus you don’t lose Escobar. I don’t think the Braves would be giving that kind of money to Furcal.

by JFP on Nov 24, 2008 10:36 PM EST reply actions

Sabathia has to have interest in Atlanta...

… I can’t see why he would.

- Oh, Bobby. -

by sdp on Nov 24, 2008 10:37 PM EST up reply actions

Brewers

If he had interest in the Brewers why not the Braves? If offered more money, why not the Braves?

by JFP on Nov 24, 2008 10:51 PM EST up reply actions

But that puts $23 million/year on one player. Meaning that if he gets hurt, that’s a lot of money down the drain. I see what you’re saying, but I’d rather spread the wealth a little.

Besides, I don’t really understand why people here are so in love with Yunel as to consider him irreplaceable. He’s great and I love the guy, but Furcal is not worse than him…in fact, I’d say he’s still the better SS overall, provided he stays healthy. The reason people love Yunel is that he’s young and super cheap. Well, if we can get a guy like Peavy for cheap and a good SS for the money that we’d need to give up for another stud pitcher, why wouldn’t we?

by coldriver10 on Nov 24, 2008 11:02 PM EST up reply actions

Young, cheap, and one of the better defensive SS in baseball

and hey, a .360 OBP isn’t too shabby, either.

by BraveBronco0121 on Nov 25, 2008 12:03 AM EST up reply actions

Simple

I consider Sabathia and Peavey pretty equal, but not Furcal and Escobar

Peavey’s contract starts going up considerably after ’09

Furcal is past his peak, in the decline phase of his career while Escobar is entering his peak years at a considerably lower cost. There are less health concerns with Yunel and he is better defensively.

In the third year of Furcal’s proposed deal the Braves would be paying approximately 28-29 million for Furcal and Peavey. At the same time they would probably pay the same for a Sabathia and Yunel combo depending on Esco’s arbitration. But you don’t have to give up extra talent to get Sabathia.

It may just be me, but I would rather have the young improving shortstop and talent I didn’t give up getting Peavey.

by JFP on Nov 25, 2008 12:57 AM EST up reply actions

This makes no sense...

and I’m not talking about that hilarious translation, either.

by BraveBronco0121 on Nov 24, 2008 11:35 PM EST reply actions

I like it……….but the money seems about 10 million too much overall in my opinion.

by KC Ryan on Nov 24, 2008 11:45 PM EST reply actions

This move would make ZERO sense

The combined cost of Peavy/Furcal has to be less than what it would cost to sign CC or Burnett, or else it’s a bad deal. Why trade guys like Morton/Hernandez/Boyer when you’re not going to save any money? If FW does this, he’s a bad GM. Period.

by buzzdeadwax on Nov 25, 2008 11:26 AM EST reply actions