Adam Duvall

BucsFaninGA · Post by **BucsFaninGA** » Fri Oct 05, 2018 4:33 pm

Was thinking what the hometown Braves might have next year, I live in greater Atlanta, GA...They have former Cinny Reds RH OF-1B-Adam Duvall sitting on their bench. Chances are he may not be with them next season as they have so money to spend in off season. If the Braves pursue a Bryce Harper or another big name, he could be available. Also vet, LH hitter and OF, veteran Nick Markakis could be available, as he is going to be a free-agent. A lot of tread still left on Nick's tires. The guy can play ball. What say the Battling Buccos pursue either of these players? What do other Pirate fans think? Both players have some pop in their bat and could play the OF until El Coffee returns...

notes34 · Post by **notes34** » Fri Oct 05, 2018 11:04 pm

Pass on Duvall. His numbers this season were just awful. I would definitely be interested in Markakis. I think he will be looking to cash in after a strong season. I don't think the Bucs would be willing to pay him enough to eventually be a 4th OF.

fjk090852-7 · Post by **fjk090852-7** » Sat Oct 06, 2018 12:34 am

I always felt Duvall’s stats were inflated playing in the Reds small ballpark. I could see McCutchen signing with the Reds and he will hit 35 to 40 homers.

Bobster21 · Post by **Bobster21** » Sat Oct 06, 2018 1:12 am

Duvall hit .195 this year and struck out 30% of the time. He's a career .230 hitter. Not exactly the cavalry coming to the rescue. Just another problem to have to overcome. No thanks.

notes34 · Post by **notes34** » Sat Oct 06, 2018 1:22 pm

5C50510A030A020F08170D3A0 wrote: I always felt Duvall’s stats were inflated playing in the Reds small ballpark. I could see McCutchen signing with the Reds and he will hit 35 to 40 homers.
Cutch isn't going anywhere. The Yankees are happy with him. I expect they will decline his option but he will resign for several years. He provides something they don't have, a patient hitter with a good .OBP.

BucsFaninGA · Post by **BucsFaninGA** » Mon Oct 08, 2018 12:06 pm

Glad Cutch has landed somewhere his talents are appreciated. Class Guy Andrew McCutchen!

Bucs Fan in GA

SCBucco · Post by **SCBucco** » Mon Oct 08, 2018 6:35 pm

If Adam promised to do a repeat of 2016 (.241, 33 HR, 103 RBI) or even 2017 (.249, 31-99) then I would consider it only if he agrees to improve his OBP, which sucked both years too boot.

So, in other words, pass. Think he benefited from playing in that park.

CTBucco · Post by **CTBucco** » Mon Oct 08, 2018 8:58 pm

I like the way Markakis plays, but he is about to turn 35 and just had his best year at the plate since 2012. If he'd take a 1-yr deal and be willing to be the 4th OFer once Polanco is back...

They may make a run at him if the other options (see the FA OFers thread) get too costly. He'll probably be one of the vet FAs waiting on an offer unless the Braves reward him with a new contract.

ScottinMass · Post by **ScottinMass** » Tue Oct 09, 2018 8:45 pm

31302B3A2C6C6B5F0 wrote: I always felt Duvall’s stats were inflated playing in the Reds small ballpark. I could see McCutchen signing with the Reds and he will hit 35 to 40 homers.
Cutch isn't going anywhere. The Yankees are happy with him. I expect they will decline his option but he will resign for several years. He provides something they don't have, a patient hitter with a good .OBP.
Cutch is not in the starting lineup tonight in the Yankees most critical game of the year. I do agree, I can see him re-signing with them, but this must sting him a little bit.

Ecbucs · Post by **Ecbucs** » Tue Oct 09, 2018 10:13 pm

54435562747478170 wrote: I like the way Markakis plays, but he is about to turn 35 and just had his best year at the plate since 2012. If he'd take a 1-yr deal and be willing to be the 4th OFer once Polanco is back...

They may make a run at him if the other options (see the FA OFers thread) get too costly. He'll probably be one of the vet FAs waiting on an offer unless the Braves reward him with a new contract.

he was not good in second half, just 701 ops. He is at 4th outfielder stage as far as production goes but he will want a regular spot.