Atlanta Braves Armchair GM, 5&6
By Ryan Cothran
Oct 20, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Ryan Madson (46) throws during the game against the Toronto Blue Jays in game four of the ALCS at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta Braves Armchair GM #6, Devil Dog!
Devil Dog acts very much like his psuedo-name…a ferocious cutthroat Armchair GM who offers fair deals, and will not negotiate. When an agent tries to persuade a better price for his/her client, Devil Dog’s hired hand, former Pro-Wrestler “The Undertaker”, kindly shows him/her the door…which is very often the window. He’s been known to turn friends into enemies, accused of setting fire to former Falcons Wide Receiver Andre Rison’s home, and was said to be Michael Vick’s silent partner in crime in the dog-fighting scandal. He’s a man of little sidebar convo, but is good at 1 thing…or is he?
Tier 1
- Cliff Lee 1 yr/4.3 mil
- Mark Lowe– 2/ 6.0 mil
- Antonio Bastardo– 2/ 6 mil
- A.J. Pierzynski 1/ 3.2 mil
- Grady Sizemore 1/ 1.5 Mil
Tier 2
- Ryan Madson 2 yr/ 8 mil
- Antonio Bastardo 3 yr/ 9.5 mil
- J.A. Happ 2 yr/ 18 Mil
- A.J. Pierzynski 1 yr/ 3.2 mil
- Chris Denorfia 2 yr/ 6 mil
Tier 3
- Jordan Zimmerman 6 yr/ 120 mil
- Ryan Madson 2 yr/ 8 mil
- Antonio Bastardo 3 yr/ 8.5 mil
- Chris Iannetta 3 yr/ 15 mil
- Chris Denorifa 2 yr/ 6 mil
Tier 4
- Alex Gordon 5 yr/ 95 mil
- Zack Greinke 7 years/ 195 mil
- Antonio Bastardo 3 yr/ 8.5 mil
- Chris Iannetta 3 yr/ 15 mil
- Chris Denorifa 2 yr/ 6 mil
Source:
- http://www.hardballtimes.com/methodology-and-calculations-of-dollars-per-war/
- http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2581175-2015-16-mlb-free-agency-updated-contract-predictions-for-top-15-players/page/15
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