BJ Upton

Discussion in 'Sports' started by yont sum iss?, Nov 28, 2012.

  1. yont sum iss?

    yont sum iss? Contributor

    My Braves signed BJ Upton today. Not sure about giving him $15 mil/yr. Thoughts?
     
  2. lylsmorr

    lylsmorr Super Moderator

    Not worth that money.
     
  3. Joseph Brant

    Joseph Brant Airbrush Aficionado

    Laughable
     
  4. JohnnyQuickkick

    JohnnyQuickkick Calcio correspondent

    Definitely a lot of money for a .246 hitter.
     
  5. yont sum iss?

    yont sum iss? Contributor

    That's what I'm afraid of, but he was going to get it from somewhere and he was the best outfielder available other than Hamilton (who will also get overpaid). .298 OBP is not encouraging, to say the least.
     
    Last edited: Nov 28, 2012
  6. yont sum iss?

    yont sum iss? Contributor

    That wouldn't be a problem if he got on base more. Strikes out A LOT. Could be another Dan Uggla. Uggghh.
     
  7. JohnnyQuickkick

    JohnnyQuickkick Calcio correspondent

    I guess the upside is it's already a pretty good lineup, so you don't necessarily need him to come in and be the stud.
     
  8. dknash

    dknash Chieftain

    Fits a lot of needs for the Braves (CF, right handed power). Still just 28, so should be at/near peak performance for a majority of the five years. I think the deal is OK in a vacuum money/lengthwise. It fits in the Braves' budget fine this offseason, but I'm not sure how it will work out when Heyward, etc. get raises or McCann needs re-signing.

    FA prices are going to go through the roof with the new TV deals that most teams are getting. That's somewhat reflected in Upton's contract, although fortunately not as much as it could have been. Problem is, the Braves' TV deal is a pittance, has no inflation clauses/renegotiation windows, and is signed for twenty-ish years into the future IIRC. Wouldn't mind seeing the parties responsible take a baseball bat to the ol' windpipe.
     
  9. yont sum iss?

    yont sum iss? Contributor

    Seems to be a little chatter about Shane Victorino and Atlanta too.
     
  10. cotton

    cotton Stand-up Philosopher

    At least they seem to be trying. I've said for the past 3 years that Atlanta was building a team designed to make fans think they had a chance at the wc in August and that they weren't really trying to build a champion. It seems like a hell of a lot of money for Upton, but at least I hope that philosophy is changing.
     
  11. WM

    WM Active Member

    Prepare to be underwhelmed. Glad I don't have to deal with his roller coaster shit anymore.
     
  12. A-Smith

    A-Smith Chieftain

    Ridiculously overpaying. Unbelievable really. OPS is well south of .8 and always has been. His defense is good but not spectacular. As a Braves fan this sickens me a little. If this is how they plan to replace Chipper's bad, might as well throw in the towel. Total waste of money.
     

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