Extending Chipper?

MikeT · November 17th, 2007, 04:58 PM

NadoBrave · November 17th, 2007, 09:45 PM

It would be nice of him to have a year without some freak freekin injury to help further his cause.

Perfect Cell · November 18th, 2007, 05:05 PM

Do we want too? The 08 FA Class is really good. We could sign Vladimir Guerrero for instance instead. (And Plug Kelly Johnson at third, Brent Lillibridge at SS, Yunel at Seccond).

I like chipper and all but hes getting old.

diceman · November 18th, 2007, 07:14 PM

Yeah, he's getting up there but when he was healthy, he sure made good contact this past season. The guy does have a knack for getting hurt, though. I'm sure games played will be a big part of his next contract, just as it is now.

pfiggy · November 18th, 2007, 07:25 PM

hes getting old.

Hey don't knock it, you will too.

The Impaler will be 32 in Feb., no spring chicken there either, especially at the price he'd command.

Perfect Cell · November 18th, 2007, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfiggy

hes getting old.

Hey don't knock it, you will too.

The Impaler will be 32 in Feb., no spring chicken there either, especially at the price he'd command.

Vlad vs Chipper wont be much different price wise. Vlad just isnt as brittle as Chip.

pfiggy · November 18th, 2007, 09:33 PM

Vlad vs Chipper wont be much different price wise

Spoken like a true agent.....

jpx7 · November 18th, 2007, 09:46 PM

Chipper will be cheaper; if things play out as 2007 did, Chipper might also be significantly better (147 OPS+ in 574 AB for Guerrero vs. 166 OPS+ in 513 AB for Jones). Considering Chipper plays third (at an improving level each year, apparently) and seems very likely (based on recent comments) to continue with these ~$11 million handshake-option deals, I like the chances of keeping him even if the Braves really thought about bringing in Guerrero.

Personally, I'd rather invest in Teixeira: throw him $18 million in 2008 as incentive to guarantee three to five more years beyond that at $18-$20, and I think you could lock it down with Boras this winter — if you believe the Braves have "many millions more to spend." As long as Francoeur doesn't become too expensive (and he shouldn't if the Braves negotiate a long-term contract this offseason), he is a more than adequate RF for the next few years, despite his patent inadequacies in plate discipline; I'd be willing to risk Chipper's health the next few years considering the level of play he's exhibited the past few years – provided the Braves don't do something foolish, like trade away Kelly Johnson. (Lillibridge also offers good depth and insurance, but may be traded away if he isn't moved to CF.)

November 17th, 2007, 04:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
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November 17th, 2007, 09:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
NadoBrave Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fantasy Island Posts: 807	It would be nice of him to have a year without some freak freekin injury to help further his cause. __________________ *It's a pity ignorance isn't painful!*

November 18th, 2007, 07:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
diceman Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Port Orange, Florida Posts: 1,329	Yeah, he's getting up there but when he was healthy, he sure made good contact this past season. The guy does have a knack for getting hurt, though. I'm sure games played will be a big part of his next contract, just as it is now. __________________ From "Bull Durham": Skip: You guys. You lollygag the ball around the infield. You lollygag your way down to first. You lollygag in and out of the dugout. You know what that makes you? Larry! Larry: Lollygaggers! Skip: Lollygaggers.

November 18th, 2007, 05:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Perfect Cell Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 215	Do we want too? The 08 FA Class is really good. We could sign Vladimir Guerrero for instance instead. (And Plug Kelly Johnson at third, Brent Lillibridge at SS, Yunel at Seccond). I like chipper and all but hes getting old.

November 18th, 2007, 07:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
pfiggy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 3,716	hes getting old. Hey don't knock it, you will too. The Impaler will be 32 in Feb., no spring chicken there either, especially at the price he'd command.

November 18th, 2007, 09:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
pfiggy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 3,716	Vlad vs Chipper wont be much different price wise Spoken like a true agent.....

November 18th, 2007, 09:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
jpx7 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 568	Chipper will be cheaper; if things play out as 2007 did, Chipper might also be significantly better (147 OPS+ in 574 AB for Guerrero vs. 166 OPS+ in 513 AB for Jones). Considering Chipper plays third (at an improving level each year, apparently) and seems very likely (based on recent comments) to continue with these ~$11 million handshake-option deals, I like the chances of keeping him even if the Braves really thought about bringing in Guerrero. Personally, I'd rather invest in Teixeira: throw him $18 million in 2008 as incentive to guarantee three to five more years beyond that at $18-$20, and I think you could lock it down with Boras this winter — if you believe the Braves have "many millions more to spend." As long as Francoeur doesn't become too expensive (and he shouldn't if the Braves negotiate a long-term contract this offseason), he is a more than adequate RF for the next few years, despite his patent inadequacies in plate discipline; I'd be willing to risk Chipper's health the next few years considering the level of play he's exhibited the past few years – provided the Braves don't do something foolish, like trade away Kelly Johnson. (Lillibridge also offers good depth and insurance, but may be traded away if he isn't moved to CF.)