FW poised to land Victorino?
With Hanson gone, it’s unlikely the Braves will deal Teheran or Delgado. So they appear set to import another free agent to fill the void in LF — ideally, a player who can lead off — instead of pursing a trade.
Enter Shane Victorino. The switch hitter, who turned 32 today, is a plus defender, accomplished base stealer (39 SB in 2012, a career best) and he doesn’t strike out a lot, averaging 75 K’s a year. Then there’s his .333 BA and .883 OPS in 60 games at The Ted.
FW could probably sign him for three years and $24-to-$27 million. There are some drawbacks to signing Victorino, notably his .320 career OBP when batting first, but I doubt the Braves can do much better at this point.
If so, I hope they do it soon. I’m going to need the whole winter to take back all of the foul things I’ve called him over the years.
I realize that he’d be useful, but I really can’t stand that twerp. Maybe I’ll change my mind if and when he’s wearing the Tomahawk.
Well, he is a winner. That matters.