Atlanta Braves Armchair GM Contest: Entries 1&2!
By Ryan Cothran
Apr 6, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez (left) talks with Braves president John Schuerholz (right) prior to a game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta Braves Armchair GM, Badger Brave
As an Armchair GM, Badger Brave is quick and to the point with little to no fluff. He drinks his coffee black, plays golf by himself to clear his head, and finishes the night in his library with Single Malt Scotch, aged 18 years, clean.
Tier 1
Chris Iannetta– 1/4.5 All my plans have Iannetta. Best buy-low at position.
Shawn Kelley– 2/8 Can’t afford decent SP, so deepen bullpen with huge K rate.
Jerry Blevins– 1/2.5 2.5 Another buy-low.
Gordon Beckham– 1/1.5 Georgia boy on flyer, let Castro go back to AAA for a bit.
Dillon Gee 1/2.5 Hopefully he and Minor can combine for 30 decent starts.
Tier 2
Chris Iannetta- 1/4.5 4.5
Ian Kennedy– 3/42 My best buy-low starter, especially if he doesn’t get a qualifying offer.
Neal Cotts– 1/4 A little more reliable lefty to lead that side of the bullpen.
Kelly Johnson– 1/2.5 A familiar lefty to play whatever non-premium position needed.
Tier 3
Chris Iannetta- 1/4.5
Ian Kennedy- 3/42
Tony Sipp– 3/15 5 Have money, use it on best.
Shawn Kelley- 2/8
Kelly Johnson- 1/2.5
Chris Young (OF)- 1/5 Some needed RH pop and ability to play everyday if needed.
Tier 4
Chris Iannetta 1/4.5
Ian Kennedy 3/42
Tony Sipp 3/15
Shawn Kelley 2/8
Austin Jackson 1/10 May be too low on $, but RH good CF to bridge gap to Mallex.
Alex Gordon 5/85 Best player in monetary range of Braves.
That does it for Badger Brave! I won’t over-speak on all of his/her tiers, but I will say that I like his use of resources in Tier 1! Now let’s hear from Eric Dudley, Braves Armchair GM!
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