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concerns are mounting."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Talking Chop User’s GuideTalking Chop PodcastAround the NL EastBaseball Analysis PrimerAround the NL EastBraves trying to weather the storm through early part of springNew Dave Dravecky Jersey ,23commentsThere is still plenty of time but early injury concerns are mounting.ESTShareTweetShareShareBraves trying to weather the storm through early part of springJasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsThe first full week of spring training is nearly in the books and despite some solid performances from some of its young pitching prospects, it was an overall rotten week for the Atlanta Braves. Not only did Bryce Harper remain in the NL East division, he signed up to do so for 13-years in a record $330 million deal. If that was not bad enough in its own right, the Braves are currently dealing with a significant number of injuries to several key players. It was revealed last week that Mike Soroka had suffered some sort of setback with his shoulder although it was later indicated that it wasn’t the same type of injury that limited him to just five major league starts in 2018. He resumed throwing this week and reported no problems but the Braves will have to build him back up before clearing him to throw off a mound, essentially ending his bid to be part of the Opening Day roster before it even began. While Soroka’s shoulder was a concern before spring training began, several other Braves pitchers are dealing with aches and pains of their own. Mike Foltynewicz was scratched from his scheduled start on Friday due to soreness in his elbow. Folty and the team downplayed the severity of the injury but it is concerning given just how important his presence is to the rotation as a whole and the fact that elbow ailments are no joke for pitchers.At the same time the news on Foltynewicz came out, it was also revealed that Kevin Gausman is dealing with a sore shoulder and has yet to make his spring debut. Luiz Gohara, dealing with a shoulder problem of his own, has been throwing but isn’t ready yet to pitch in games. As if that wasn’t enough, reliever A.J. Minter made his spring debut on Friday but faced just one batter before exiting due to shoulder stiffness. Dansby Swanson and Josh Donaldson were also scheduled to make their spring debuts on Friday but neither were in the lineup. Swanson was scratched after he experienced soreness in his wrist during batting practice. Donaldson’s debut was pushed back a couple of days by the team’s medical staff for no particular reason other than they don’t want to take any chances after he battled through a calf injury last season. So yeah, it has been quite a week here in Braves’ country. If you think the rash of injuries or the Harper signing would spur some activity from the front office, that doesn’t appear to be the case. Dallas Keuchel is top free agent starter remaining on the market and his price tag could be dropping. For now at least, it doesn’t appear that the Braves have seriously considered him but would they change their minds if these injuries continue to linger? Minter’s injury adds another question mark to a bullpen that is already full of them. Arodys Vizcaino battled through shoulder issues last season and his durability is in question. Atlanta has a number of internal relief options but are a bit thin in the back end. Of course Craig Kimbrel is still out there and could cure a lot of these issues but it still appears unlikely that his asking price will drop enough to where he becomes a viable option for the Braves. Philadelphia PhilliesIt took way longer than many expected but the Philadelphia Phillies likely won the offseason this week with the addition of Harper. Deals of this magnitude don’t have the best track record but this one seems to be team friendly enough that Philadelphia should be fine at least in the short term. Harper and J.T. Realmuto were two of the most sought after players who were available this offseason. They also picked up Andrew McCutchen and reliever David Robertson along the way. This now looks like a team that won’t just be a threat in 2019 but is going to be a major factor for the foreseeable future. With Harper on the way http://www.giantsfanproshop.com/authentic-evan-longoria-jersey , Phillies dreaming bigWashington NationalsHarper’s departure from Washington has felt like a foregone conclusion for a while now. Still a possible return was going to be on a lot of people’s minds until he actually signed on elsewhere. Credit the Nationals for not waiting around and using to the offseason to upgrade with the additions of Patrick Corbin and others. Still there a team that can’t be excited about seeing Harper remain in the division.Arenado’s record deal could benefit RendonNew York MetsThe Mets did their own makeover this offseason in hopes that they have once again positioned themselves as a factor in the NL East. Despite all of their activity they weren’t ever a realistic option for Harper. New GM Brodie Van Wagenen is still confident in his club. Gomez, Mets on verge of Minor League dealMiami MarlinsThe Marlins were the only NL East team that didn’t make significant additions over the winter and actually went in the other direction with the trade of Realmuto to Philadelphia. However, they are in the process of assembling a good young core and the further development of infielder/outfielder Brian Anderson will be key. NEW YORK (AP) — Big deals for Bryce Harper, Mike Trout and others that included large signing bonuses masked an otherwise flat market for the second straight offseason that caused Major League Baseball’s opening-day payrolls to drop by $43 million for 2019.Payrolls, however, rose by $131 million when using the averages of multiyear contracts. Following a winter in which many journeymen took cuts, a string of stars signed huge long-term agreements during March and April.Since the end of last season, teams agreed to a record $4.195 billion in guarantees beyond 2019, breaking the previous mark for out-year commitments of $3.414 billion set following the 2013 season, according to figures compiled by the commissioner’s office and obtained by The Associated Press.Just three teams are on track to pay the luxury tax. World Series champion Boston projects to owe $11.8 million, the Chicago Cubs $5.3 million and the New York Yankees just under $4 million. Figures will fluctuate during the season because of roster moves.Payrolls totaled $4.072 billion on opening day, down 1.1 percent from $4.115 billion at the start of last season and $4.135 billion on opening day 2017, using the calculation of salaries plus prorated shares of signing bonuses.Using the average annual values of contracts plus a little over $14 million per team in benefits this year — the measurement used for the luxury tax — payrolls went up 3% from $4.415 billion to $4.545 billion Brandon Belt Jersey , but remained below the $4.549 billion at the start of 2017.Angered over the slow pace of free-agent signings, players pushed for an unprecedented early start to labor negotiations, and clubs agreed to bargain over economic terms. The five-year collective bargaining agreement runs until December 2021.Signing bonuses can impact payroll calculations. Trout originally was set to earn a $33.25 million salary this year, but his record $426.5 million, 12-year contract dropped his salary to $16 million and added a $20 million signing bonus due May 31. That lowered his figure for the 2019 payroll calculation from $34.08 million to $18.5 million.Others who agreed to signing bonuses of $10 million or more included Alex Bregman, Jacob deGrom, Paul Goldschmidt, Clayton Kershaw, Manny Machado and A.J. Pollock. About $192 million in signing bonuses were agreed to during the offseason, and that money is prorated over the length of each contract, causing only a portion to appear on 2019 payrolls. Among all outstanding signing bonuses, the prorated share included this year was $121 million.Payrolls will increase during the year. Top free-agent pitchers Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel remain unsigned, and players will earn performance and award bonuses. The 2018 payroll figure finished at $4.227 billion for salaries and prorated shares of signing bonuses http://www.giantsfanproshop.com/authentic-evan-longoria-jersey , down from $4.245 billion in 2017. The figure for average annual values ended 2018 at $4.548 billion, down from $4.663 billion.The players’ association calculated its opening day average salary at $4,512,357, a $1,785 increase over 2018 but below the $4,525,704 average at the start of 2017. This year’s figure is based on 880 players who were on opening-day rosters, injured lists and the restricted list. The union includes option buyouts in its average.Boston started with a payroll of $239.71 million for the luxury tax, the Cubs at $229.94 million and the Yankees at $225.92 million, followed by a big gap to the Los Angeles Dodgers at $196.3 million. The tax starts at $206 million this year, with a surtax at $226 million and a second surtax involving an amateur draft penalty starting at $246 million.Under salaries and prorated shares of signing bonuses for 40-man rosters, Boston leads at $222 million http://www.giantsfanproshop.com/authentic-evan-longoria-jersey , followed by the Chicago Cubs ($211 million), the Yankees ($209 million), the Dodgers ($195 million), Washington ($192 million), San Francisco ($177 million), St. Louis ($168 million) and the Los Angeles Angels ($163 million).At the bottom were Tampa Bay ($62 million), Miami ($72 million), Pittsburgh ($78 million) and Baltimore ($80 million).