Stumptown Footy Community Protect List: Freddie Braun Edition
by Ryan Gates on Nov 1, 2011 9:51 PM PDT
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PrintTime for a new one if we are to get through these before the release of the list. Going to start throwing these up every day now if possible and I have created a Section called Community Protected list. One point of clarification I want to make is that you can vote for as many as you want to keep but the top 11 will be kept based on votes received.
How it works:
- For each player we will post a front page article highlighting a specific players pros/cons and any stats (if available)
- Vote by posting a Yes (to Protect) or No (don't Protect) in the subject of a comment, then explain why in the message
- We (the editors) will keep track of all the yes/no votes for each player
- At the end of the whole roster we will total up the results and post the community's Protected list
- Your list will be compared to the list of each contributing editor
- The only player we will not be voting on is Darlington Nagbe as he is automatically protected based on his Generations Adidas Status.
Freddie Braun
Info
He is a little tougher to find quality information on as this was his first year and he didn't play a single first team minute. He did however lead the team in non-league game minutes with 428 minutes. However the biggest accomplishment in a Timbers uniform was the 2010 PDL championships which he helped win with 3 goals, out of his 5 total. Makes less than a 5th year teacher (Me) at $32,600.
Pros
A Diego Chara like player who is a true box to box central midfielder. Showed great field general like skills in his captaincy of the 2010 PDL team. His work ethic also helped land a spot on the 2011 Timbers roster.
Cons
He is young and will need time to develop and plays in a spot where he is 5th on the depth chart. Needs experience and will only get that in the reserves or on another team.
Highlights
Can be found here and the other related videos.
So should do we Protect him or do we leave him unprotected? Remember vote with Yes or No in the subject line.
For previous players visit the Community Protected List Section.
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No
This has been a good development year for Braun, but if he’s going to advance his career as a player, he’ll probably have to do it with another team. He’s too far down the depth chart to have any real chance with the timbers and an expansion team like Montreal could make better use of him. Despite his talents, he seems expendable especially considering the Timbers are looking to add some new signings soon. Hopefully it won’t come back to haunt us!
No
I love Freddie, he constantly impresses me with his skill and hustle, but I just don’t see him being snatched up by Montreal.
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by William Conwell on Nov 1, 2011 11:52 PM PDT reply actions
No
Still could be useful to the Timbers in the future but not in the top 11 to protect. My only question with people like Freddie is regards to his development as a player: is it better for the Timbers to keep him all year, have him play in friendlies and reserve team matches and practice with squad or is it better to loan him out to USL/NASL and get him more first team games bu the practice environment is probably not as good?
Any thoughts on that question from anyone.
Good Question
However the issue is how good is the USL vs Reserve league. I would say the MLS reserve league is actually better then the USL so it would not benefit Freddie. Although 10 games vs 20 something is a big difference.
Contributing editor to Stumptown Footy the Portland Timbers SBN blog.
Plus
He is a remarkably versatile player. I could see him stepping in as a wing back or center mid should the need arise. While I doubt he will force his way onto the first team immediately, I think he will probably start making the 18 next year.
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by William Conwell on Nov 2, 2011 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions
lol
Ouch.
Contributing editor to Stumptown Footy the Portland Timbers SBN blog.
by Ryan Gates on Nov 2, 2011 12:59 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
No
But only because there’s so many more important players to protect (even if we won’t have to worry)…
If I could I’d protect everyone on the roster
Blazers win!
No
I hope to see him develop into a first XI player however as he has not played a single first team minute. It also doesn’t bode well that the link is choppy video of him taking a penalty.
Maybe I'm thinking of the friendlies
I really thought he had gotten in to a league game or two, but the Timbers site says you’re right.
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by almost awesome on Nov 2, 2011 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions
No
I think he’s a quality player, and he may well have a future on the first team, but I don’t think we’re risking very much by leaving him exposed.
When I write, I write for the Timbers. Contributing Editor of Stumptown Footy
No
Agreed with the first comment by jddrews, he’s not going to get that experience here if Montreal wishes to pick him, great.
No
It isn’t necessary. I suppose none of this is really, but even if Montreal chose a non-Pore Timber, I just couldn’t imagine it would be Freddy.
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No
I think he’s a nice young player and possibly part of the Timbers future, but I doubt Montreal will select him because he hasn’t played one minute in an MLS game.
It’s nice that none of us have to make these decisions for real.
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No
What everyone else said, plus its too early on in his development for Montreal to use a pick on him.
^ This
If Montreal wants to be competitive right away they are not using one of their picks on a player they need to develop.
Contributing editor to Stumptown Footy the Portland Timbers SBN blog.
Yup, that's what the superdraft is for.
When I write, I write for the Timbers. Contributing Editor of Stumptown Footy
by Andrew Wheeler on Nov 2, 2011 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
No
Not even close to a top 11. This is a business remember that.
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by Cyclops@Centercourt on Nov 3, 2011 10:34 AM PDT reply actions
Apparently it's a really big no. sorry.
by Colthusker on Nov 3, 2011 5:31 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Love the Conviction
At least you are passionate about your No :)
Contributing editor to Stumptown Footy the Portland Timbers SBN blog.
No
Probably won’t get picked up in the draft.
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