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November 30, 2012

Transaction Analysis

New Contracts in New York

by R.J. Anderson

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Acquired RHP Tommy Hanson from the Braves for RHP Jordan Walden. [11/30]

Had someone told you about this trade a year and a half ago you wouldn’t have believed them. Hanson entered the 2011 All-Star break with a 2.44 ERA. He struggled in his final five starts of the season, allowing eight home runs and 24 runs in 26 2/3 innings pitched before his season ended due to a right shoulder impingement. The Braves reworked Hanson’s delivery over the offseason, in an attempt to ease the strain put upon his arm, but he lost more velocity and effectiveness.

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djardine

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"Wright should be part of their next competitive team."

As these prospects appear distant at best, one is tempted to ponder whether this will be as a player or a member of the management.

Nov 30, 2012 13:15 PM

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mikestack

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I wouldn't be too sure, the Mets have a flock of young pitching and piles of money coming off the books after next season. If Wright's contract is indicitive of a new willingness to spend in the future, things could be different in Queens quickly. Moreover, the Mets' record over the past few years, while not exactly good, has been better than the media's perception of it.

The team will have to make some good decisions in the next year or two and maybe have a prospect or two reach or come close to their potential, but it's easy to see how the 2014 or 2015 Mets are competitive.

Disclaimer: lifelong Mets fan.

Dec 01, 2012 07:27 AM

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DrDooby

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The Mets have a ton of young pitching up & down all minor league levels.
That will ultimately make or break where this franchise is headed over the next 2 to 5 years...

Dec 02, 2012 01:29 AM

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Pat Folz

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When I saw news of the Hanson-Walden trade this morning:
"Whaaat? The Braves got fleeced!"
::checks stats, remembers last 2 years::
"Whaaat? The Angels got fleeced!"

Tommy Hanson, forever a budding ace in my mind. Hope he works it out in LA, he was fun for awhile.

I'm totally on board with what Sheehan said on Twitter: now the Braves have to trade Kimbrel. His value will (probably) never be higher, and you just know some team will give the farm for him. Detroit maybe? ...Yankees? ........Angels?

Nov 30, 2012 13:29 PM

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SaxonB

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Don't seem too high on Hanson. In fact, it's almost glaringly obvious.

Real, personal opinion on him would be much appreciated.

Nov 30, 2012 21:45 PM

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Oldwell89

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Hanson has some mechanical flaws that look like they could lead to more injuries, but I'm sure there's a chance he could make adjustments and maintain his stuff. Walden has control issues but Braves can get good innings out of him and no pressure to be the man at this point. I actually think this was more about using that money in another area of potential need and seeing what they might have between some of the younger starters.

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