I think it was wrong!!
2006-12-14 13:21:11 · 13 answers · asked by jehowel 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
i think the braves must have a heck of a good replacement eather in the minors on on the block.
Giles was the best 2ndbaseman the braves have ever had. I think it was a dumb move because i met Giles he a great player and even a better person.
GO GILES!!!!!!!
2006-12-14 13:31:47 · answer #1 · answered by djburch1000 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
One player does not a team make. Besides, considering the ever-shrinking budget the Braves have, the team had virtually no choice. I'm not happy that Giles wasn't offered a contract either, but it's a part of the game that has to be lived with; rarely does one player spend his entire major-league career with one team anymore (like George Brett and Jeff Bagwell). Braves fans shouldn't be all pessimistic about their upcoming season just because a popular player leaves; Glavine and Maddux both left and Atlanta still won division titles after that. I honestly think Bobby Cox and company can still put a winning team on the field.
2006-12-14 17:26:18 · answer #2 · answered by arkguy20 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It didn't really matter b/c The Braves are finding younger talent but Giles will be missed by Braves fans.
2006-12-14 18:03:51 · answer #3 · answered by Jeffito 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Braves are probably gonna get last place next year cuz I don't think those minor leaguers are going to do as well as Marcus Giles. Whatever team he goes to I'll buy one of their jerseys.
2006-12-14 13:38:47 · answer #4 · answered by hammerthingy66 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's so wrong about it? It's a common baseball practice. David Ortiz was non-tendored by the Twins and I don't think he's hurting from it.
Now Giles gets the chance to sign on with anyone, and probably make more than he would have otherwise.
2006-12-14 19:22:30 · answer #5 · answered by nymetsking 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was a business decision, pure and simple. Marcus is arbitration eligible and probably would have gotten a raise despite an off year. He also has a reputation of being injury prone. But he is definitely a good player and I hope the Mets pick him up to play 2nd base, although he would probably opt to play in San Diego with his big brother (Brian).
2006-12-14 14:42:07 · answer #6 · answered by Al J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they will be sorry and regret letting him go. The Braves are my favorite team for a long time now, and have let several favorites go down through the years. Marcus was and will always be a favorite of mine.
2006-12-15 10:02:40 · answer #7 · answered by mockingbird1950 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He had an off year and was going to get a huge payraise in arbitration this year. Why should they keep him? Do you think he would have taken a discounted salary to stay with the Braves?? They have minor league talent that could fill in admirably for him.
2006-12-14 21:29:24 · answer #8 · answered by willyc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who really cares the braves need help and they weren.t smart enough to bring back glavine and finally cox is out, where is underdog ? oh wrong cox, that was wally!
2006-12-14 13:26:43 · answer #9 · answered by Rosemary M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How horrible of them to not be able to afford his salary.
2006-12-14 13:28:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋