Possible new Atlanta Brave

[TheMatrix31]

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I dont think he is what we need, we need someone better. I guess theyre thinking Byrd will be back and healthy and ready to go, which I dont know if its true.

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While it's true that Pettite is going through a small decline he's still a VERY good pitcher and he brings intangibles to the table. The man knows how to win in postseason. He's a warrior and won't quit on the team. He's actually one of those pitchers i'd love to have on my side in a Game 7 situation.

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Sportsman, I was referring to Thompson as someone we need someone better than. I wouldve loved Petitte. I agree with everything you said about Petitte. He's so clutch, there are only a couple of other pitchers I'd rather hand the ball to in October.

[Ger]

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smoltz and pettite on the same team would be very nice, however, houston is close to signing andy now.

[Ger]

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smoltz and pettite on the same team would be very nice, however, houston is close to signing andy now.

[Ger]

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smoltz and pettite on the same team would be very nice, however, houston is close to signing andy now.

[gsharpe]

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I think that would be pretty cool.....but if I was a GM, I would try Chipper back at 3rd if he is comfortable w/ it and look for a good left fielder. I think it's easier to find a good outfielder than a good 3rd baseman. Also, heard last night at the batting cage that Steinbrenner and Sheffield signed too early and that Sheff is in Atl for another year....any truth to that?

[gsharpe]

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I think that would be pretty cool.....but if I was a GM, I would try Chipper back at 3rd if he is comfortable w/ it and look for a good left fielder. I think it's easier to find a good outfielder than a good 3rd baseman. Also, heard last night at the batting cage that Steinbrenner and Sheffield signed too early and that Sheff is in Atl for another year....any truth to that?

[gsharpe]

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I think that would be pretty cool.....but if I was a GM, I would try Chipper back at 3rd if he is comfortable w/ it and look for a good left fielder. I think it's easier to find a good outfielder than a good 3rd baseman. Also, heard last night at the batting cage that Steinbrenner and Sheffield signed too early and that Sheff is in Atl for another year....any truth to that?

[Ger]

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the braves didnt offer sheff arbitration so he cant talk to the braves (i.e sign a contract) until May 1st. someone will obviously sign him before then.

[Ger]

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the braves didnt offer sheff arbitration so he cant talk to the braves (i.e sign a contract) until May 1st. someone will obviously sign him before then.

[Ger]

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the braves didnt offer sheff arbitration so he cant talk to the braves (i.e sign a contract) until May 1st. someone will obviously sign him before then.

[bravosfan]

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Also, heard last night at the batting cage that Steinbrenner and Sheffield signed too early and that Sheff is in Atl for another year....any truth to that?

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Nope. Because they did not offer him arbitration, the earliest the Braves could re-sign Sheffield is May 1st. He'll sign somewhere else (probably the Yankees) before then.

Also, Sheffield never actually signed a contract with the Yankees, it was a verbal agreement.

[bravosfan]

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gsharpe said:
Also, heard last night at the batting cage that Steinbrenner and Sheffield signed too early and that Sheff is in Atl for another year....any truth to that?

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Nope. Because they did not offer him arbitration, the earliest the Braves could re-sign Sheffield is May 1st. He'll sign somewhere else (probably the Yankees) before then.

Also, Sheffield never actually signed a contract with the Yankees, it was a verbal agreement.

[bravosfan]

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Also, heard last night at the batting cage that Steinbrenner and Sheffield signed too early and that Sheff is in Atl for another year....any truth to that?

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Nope. Because they did not offer him arbitration, the earliest the Braves could re-sign Sheffield is May 1st. He'll sign somewhere else (probably the Yankees) before then.

Also, Sheffield never actually signed a contract with the Yankees, it was a verbal agreement.

[BatsareBugs]

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gsharpe said:Also, heard last night at the batting cage that Steinbrenner and Sheffield signed too early and that Sheff is in Atl for another year....any truth to that?

<hr /></blockquote><font class="post">Nope. Because they did not offer him arbitration, the earliest the Braves could re-sign Sheffield is May 1st. He'll sign somewhere else (probably the Yankees) before then.

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Yankees!? Oh god no...

[BatsareBugs]

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gsharpe said:Also, heard last night at the batting cage that Steinbrenner and Sheffield signed too early and that Sheff is in Atl for another year....any truth to that?

<hr /></blockquote><font class="post">Nope. Because they did not offer him arbitration, the earliest the Braves could re-sign Sheffield is May 1st. He'll sign somewhere else (probably the Yankees) before then.

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Yankees!? Oh god no...