…But seeing that picture of John Smoltz in a Red Sox uniform just feels so wrong. But luckily for me, there has been some major Braves news in the past few days, so here are the updates.
(Photo: AP)
Ken Griffey, Jr.
Earlier reports that claimed Griffey had decided to go with the Braves are not necessarily true. Griffey will make an official announcement on Wednesday on whether he will return to the Seattle Mariners or head over to the Atlanta Braves. Reports claim Junior and Atlanta have been working on a contract, but after this crazy off season, I refuse to believe any such reports as truths until a press conference is held.
In my mind, the acquisition of Griffey is a good move to help the Braves get through 2009 while also propelling the youth movement for years to come. Junior has proven throughout his career that he has some pop, but as the last year showed us, he’s no longer an everyday player. That’s fine. He can mentor some of the Braves young outfielders and even in his current status, provides an upgrade in the outfield.
Tom Glavine
The Braves and Glavine continue to work on hammering out a deal. It’s looking like Tommy would receive an incentive laced contract that would guarantee him $1 million but could be worth up to $4.5 million. $1.5 million off of his hoped $6 million contract, but it appears to be close enough to get him back in Atlanta. Glavine had previously insinuated that he would be willing to defer part of his salary, but I for one am not into mortgaging the future to get a player like Glavine in the Braves current incarnation. An official announcement has not been made, but as of Tuesday night, things were looking positive.
Ken Griffey, Jr.
Earlier reports that claimed Griffey had decided to go with the Braves are not necessarily true. Griffey will make an official announcement on Wednesday on whether he will return to the Seattle Mariners or head over to the Atlanta Braves. Reports claim Junior and Atlanta have been working on a contract, but after this crazy off season, I refuse to believe any such reports as truths until a press conference is held.
In my mind, the acquisition of Griffey is a good move to help the Braves get through 2009 while also propelling the youth movement for years to come. Junior has proven throughout his career that he has some pop, but as the last year showed us, he’s no longer an everyday player. That’s fine. He can mentor some of the Braves young outfielders and even in his current status, provides an upgrade in the outfield.
Tom Glavine
The Braves and Glavine continue to work on hammering out a deal. It’s looking like Tommy would receive an incentive laced contract that would guarantee him $1 million but could be worth up to $4.5 million. $1.5 million off of his hoped $6 million contract, but it appears to be close enough to get him back in Atlanta. Glavine had previously insinuated that he would be willing to defer part of his salary, but I for one am not into mortgaging the future to get a player like Glavine in the Braves current incarnation. An official announcement has not been made, but as of Tuesday night, things were looking positive.
Jair Jurrjens
Jurrjens has decided not to pitch in the World Baseball Classic for the Netherlands. The Braves had told Jurrjens they wanted him back at Spring Training after pitching in the opening round, but he did not want to pitch for just one game, so he opted out.
Meanwhile, Javier Vazquez has committed to pitching for Puerto Rico and Jorge Campillo remains on the fence about competing for Mexico in the WBC.
Arbitration Updates
Kelly Johnson and the Braves have decided on a $2.825 million contract. Meanwhile Jeff Francoeur’s arbitration hearing is set for Friday in Phoenix.
(Normally I would have been more than on top of the Ken Griffey, Jr. story, but I have been experiencing major technical issues and this is the first day that I have been on a computer that hasn’t frozen within five minutes of me turning it on.)
Jurrjens has decided not to pitch in the World Baseball Classic for the Netherlands. The Braves had told Jurrjens they wanted him back at Spring Training after pitching in the opening round, but he did not want to pitch for just one game, so he opted out.
Meanwhile, Javier Vazquez has committed to pitching for Puerto Rico and Jorge Campillo remains on the fence about competing for Mexico in the WBC.
Arbitration Updates
Kelly Johnson and the Braves have decided on a $2.825 million contract. Meanwhile Jeff Francoeur’s arbitration hearing is set for Friday in Phoenix.
(Normally I would have been more than on top of the Ken Griffey, Jr. story, but I have been experiencing major technical issues and this is the first day that I have been on a computer that hasn’t frozen within five minutes of me turning it on.)
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