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Ahh, what the heck. Josh Hamilton is a free agent next year. Should the Braves try to sign him?

Not going to type a whole article on this, but Hamilton does hit free agency and if the Rangers do not sign him to an extension (which is likely), should the braves go after him for a big outfield bat? The thing that sucks is that since he a had a down year this season, if he does great this coming season, his value will sky rocket and it might be too much for us to afford.

So should we try and make a run for him? Your thoughts.

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"Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona." -George F. Will

by J-Freak on Dec 21, 2011 6:08 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

I laughed

And I don’t even get it.

My buddy and I just decided that the braves would be set if we could get Matt Kemp, Jose Reyes, and Albert Pujols.

by willlinn on May 17, 2011 2:13 PM EDT

by Bronn on Dec 21, 2011 6:09 PM EST up reply actions  

One of the many faces of rage comics.

"Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona." -George F. Will

by J-Freak on Dec 21, 2011 6:18 PM EST up reply actions  

I feel this is even more applicable

"We did a lot of good things last year, and now we've got Julio ... That does nothing but improve the offense, and we expect to do better. That's our goal, to lead the NFL in everything. Every offensive category." -Roddy White

by Beachy Keen on Dec 21, 2011 6:33 PM EST up reply actions  

I like this one a lot!

Shrimp, Steak, Liquor, and Pasta
.

by KINGSLYTUT on Dec 21, 2011 7:14 PM EST up reply actions  

"The Braves could use [Loney] at first base to help back up Freddie Freeman, and in return the Dodgers could get Tommy Hanson from the Braves."

by Cream on Dec 28, 2011 11:50 AM EST up reply actions  

what in the hell

You shouldn’t sip liquor.
-justincredubil02

no, Jack Daniel is whiskey.
-ChopMaster

"Welcome to the show, Brandon Beachy. I think you’re going to stay a while."

by abraves257 on Jan 1, 2012 4:04 AM EST up reply actions  

First off, he will be extended (TWSS). Second, if he isnt he will be signed to a 5-6 years deal worth over 100M. Neither of these things indicate the Braves have any real chance. it would be great, as he would be perfect for us in LF (he could also play RF or CF if those players need a day off)

"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."

Dwight Schrute

by Swo12bv on Dec 21, 2011 6:10 PM EST reply actions  

I think there are better free agent possibilities at that price.

He’s not young at all and it will take a lot of years and $$$ as this is basically his only payday. I’d rather go for a younger big money free agent (for example, Fielder if he was an OF in good physical shape).

by cavebird on Dec 21, 2011 9:07 PM EST up reply actions  

I agree, as great as he is, he will be overpaid.

"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."

Dwight Schrute

by Swo12bv on Dec 22, 2011 7:14 PM EST up reply actions  

According to several TC posters...

you can’t “TWSS” yourself…believe me…ha.

"If it's F'd up then it's F'd up" --- Gregg Marshall

by jwrocks on Dec 22, 2011 2:04 AM EST up reply actions  

you also can’t triple stamp a double stamp, but i’ve done it….because i am a rebel and the rules don’t apply to me

"No. Lonely people mixing with one another? Breeding? Creating an even lonelier generation? You're not even allowing natural selection do its work. Pssh. You're like the guy who invented the seat belt."

Dwight Schrute

by Swo12bv on Dec 22, 2011 7:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Wouldn't that be a sextuple stamp?

Oh, wait…

"Some people give their bodies to science. I gave mine to baseball." -- Ron Hunt

by Cornutt on Dec 22, 2011 8:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Too risky given his past. Don’t they keep him under 24/7 supervision still to this day?

by Broccoman on Dec 21, 2011 7:40 PM EST reply actions  

Do you really want another injury prone star? Hamilton has had only 1 full season with no injuries. Do you really want to sign a 32 year old who could even stay healthy when he was in his 20’s?

by cajunrevenge on Dec 22, 2011 1:54 AM EST reply actions  

Can we just

make a 2012 offseason rosterbation thread?

I feel like after this Bowman report we are going to get a ton of these little posts popping up. We already have 2 in the last 2 days smh.

Next will be Victorino and Eithier.

by drumzalicious on Dec 22, 2011 1:56 AM EST reply actions  

I think it’s a little early for speculation about free agents a year from now but anyway…

We need to be realistic, folks. The days of the Braves being major players in the free agent market are LONG gone. Other than the unfortunate Lowe signing you can make a case that the Braves have basically said “Pass” on every free agent class since Greg Maddux was first signed to be a Brave. Well, at least in terms of big name signings that is. When was that – 1992? That’s a LONG time. I see no evidence at all that anything has changed with the Braves. The Braves will never go after Hamilton, without getting into whether they should or not.

Unless Texas wins the World Series in 2012 I also think there is a decent chance they’ll extend him, but they may not do it until after the playoffs. If they win the World Series they may let him leave to save money.

by Zontar on Dec 22, 2011 8:14 AM EST reply actions  

with all due respect
The days of the Braves being major players in the free agent market are LONG gone.

it depends on the next owner. i think an owner with deep pockets AND who likes to win will work the FA market in the future.

by JoelGuzman'sScout on Dec 22, 2011 10:00 AM EST up reply actions  

One Word

NO

Christina Kahrl wrote an article praising a Braves player. Clearly she wants to get fired from ESPN.

by BravosFanatic on Dec 22, 2011 11:54 AM EST reply actions  

And THAT,...

my friends…

is what she said!

Chicken pot, chicken pot, chicken pot pie!!

by HalleyGator on Dec 22, 2011 2:08 PM EST up reply actions  

You lose the game.

If we can land [Stephen Drew], I will give FW a bj.
~justincredubil02

by king of games on Dec 23, 2011 10:14 AM EST up reply actions  

i think victorino is the best possibility

….to do a face plant in centerfield
….to come out with a gaudy clothingline
….to have a beer poured over his head
….to run outside the basepaths & blatantly interfere with the defender

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." Rogers Hornsby

by adc62 on Dec 28, 2011 5:55 PM EST up reply actions  

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