Forum > Braves Sign BJ Upton
I really thought he'd be a Phillie, what does this mean for Hamilton's market?
gtownfan
It doesn't mean anything. $15M AAV for Upton is about right. Hamilton will still get between $22M and $25M AAV from somewhere. It just depends on how many years the team is willing to commit.
eric reining
Not a great hitter's ballpark. So where does this leave Bourn?
primi timpano
BJ could produce 4 WAR next season if he regressed by .5 WAR in years 3,4 and 5 he should produce 17 WAR @ 75M that's roughly 4.4M per WAR. Seems like a value sign by Atlanta. This signing also leaves only Bourn and Hamilton as viable CF FA's on the market. I think this signing hurts Bourn's $ chances but improves Hamilton's by more clearly defining a starting point.
gtownfan
One less power bat, speed, OF'r available...Hambone chances to return to Rangers seems more likely!
RyanXpress
Huh
gtownfan
This now opens the door for Justn Upton to go to Tampa.
Why would a Star player want to play for ANY Fla. Team?
HubZ
I hope so then that opens the door for Price to RBIA.
gtownfan


The deal is 5/75