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Forum > Braves Sign BJ Upton

The deal is 5/75

November 28, 2012 at 4:51 PM | Unregistered Commentergtownfan

I really thought he'd be a Phillie, what does this mean for Hamilton's market?

November 28, 2012 at 4:54 PM | Unregistered Commentergtownfan

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.

November 28, 2012 at 5:04 PM | Unregistered Commentereric reining

Not a great hitter's ballpark. So where does this leave Bourn?

November 28, 2012 at 6:41 PM | Unregistered Commenterprimi 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.

November 28, 2012 at 7:06 PM | Unregistered Commentergtownfan

One less power bat, speed, OF'r available...Hambone chances to return to Rangers seems more likely!

November 28, 2012 at 7:08 PM | Unregistered CommenterRyanXpress

Huh

November 28, 2012 at 9:12 PM | Unregistered Commentergtownfan

This now opens the door for Justn Upton to go to Tampa.
Why would a Star player want to play for ANY Fla. Team?

November 28, 2012 at 9:12 PM | Unregistered CommenterHubZ

I hope so then that opens the door for Price to RBIA.

November 28, 2012 at 10:29 PM | Unregistered Commentergtownfan