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Random
March 17th, 2009
1:37 am
In regard to trading newly signed free agents, here’s a clue from Baseball Prospectus’ John Perrotto:
The Yankees have some interest in trading for Dodgers infielder Mark Loretta to fill in at third base while Alex Rodriguez recovers from hip surgery, and he would then serve as a utility player thereafter. Loretta would need to approve the trade, since he had signed as a free agent in the offseason. …
nolie
March 17th, 2009
2:12 am
MLB.com
The union has been very reluctant to allow this in previous years, but with type-A FAs still out there they are contemplating it per this article. I’m not sure that the teams would be willing to go to all that trouble for these guys. And really how much difference is there between having to give up a draft pick and having to trade someone away?
A rule that is part of the Basic Agreement could be utilized so that some of the remaining Type A free agents on the market can join new teams without draft-pick compensation going to their old teams, a top Major League Baseball official told MLB.com on Tuesday.
The sign-and-trade rule allows a free agent to waive a no-trade period in the agreement if he consents to the deal in writing.
Thus, a Type A free agent could work out contract details with a new team but re-sign with his former team, which would then trade him to the other team in question.
There are four unsigned Type A free agents: pitcher Juan Cruz, second baseman Orlando Hudson, shortstop Orlando Cabrera and left-fielder Manny Ramirez.
Teams can’t normally trade a newly signed free agent until after June 15 of the following season, unless the player gives written consent.
“We do think it’s possible to effectuate a sign-and-trade consistent with the Basic Agreement,” said Rob Manfred, MLB’s executive vice president of labor relations and human resources. “The player would have to give an advance waiver of the right not to be traded.
“The union has been reluctant to do this in the past, but indicated some willingness to allow it here. So it is possible to pull off a sign-and-trade.”
BA
March 17th, 2009
2:41 am
DOB, that guy Veras for Cuba, when he dropped that little slider in side-arm…just damn. There are a lot of elements that (for me)make the WBC entertaining- watching the ridiculously good Japanese pitching staff, for example.
The Other thing is watching these Cubans like Veras and (last night’s starter) Chapman pitch- I’m convinced either one of them could be successful in MLB. Those cats get $500 dollars a MONTH! (and how about that Cuban catcher, with the constant histrionics).
Random, a sign-and-trade in baseball? These are strange days.
KC
March 17th, 2009
3:17 am
Coach (Skip and Pete will be missed), I like the kids the Marlins have there. I do. But if you’re saying the Marlins are more likely to win the division than Atlanta… I’ll take that bet. Name the terms.
The Braves pitching is stacked, both in the rotation and in the bullpen. And the offense is likely to be significantly better than many people think. We don’t have an 40 homerun guy, but we have quality professional hitters all the way up and down the lineup. Offense will be good enough when coupled with the kind of pitching quality and depth the Braves now have.
nolie
March 17th, 2009
4:28 am
Random, a sign-and-trade in baseball? These are strange days BA
yeah they are. you know the union has to be feeling some player dissatisfaction to be not fighting it now
Gil In Mechanicsville
March 17th, 2009
5:13 am
Campillo got lit up in the 5th tonight. Folks, It’s the 5th and 6th innings that are telling for a starter. Campillo is a good long relief guy but really no more than a number 5 guy in a rotation. I look for the Braves to start him at Gwinnette this year if he is not traded to a team like the Nationals.
I think in the next couple of years we will see a change take place in relation to the ability of Cuban born baseball players to sign MLB contracts and play in the US. There is just too much money being left on the table for it not to happen.
Coach (Skip and Pete wil be missed)
March 17th, 2009
6:16 am
KC, that’s not what I said. not even close.
If the Mets and Phillies rotations both stay healthy, they are still the favorites to win the division and wild card.
If not, then the Marlins are the dark horse in a four team race. It wasn’t the Marlins pitching or offense that kept them out of the playoffs last year. It was their putrid defense. If they drastically improve at catching the ball, they just could be this seasons version of the Tampa Rays.
I’m not sold on the Braves pitching as of yet. Probably because I hold my own team under the microscope just a little longer while dissecting the strengths and weaknesses it has.
So far in spring training, the pitching has held up. Knock on wood because we all know spring training doesn’t mean diddly.
The outfield is still one hell of a mess. Matt Diaz has answered the bell and he is slated for the bench. Jordan Schafer is gunning for the CF job but are the Braves willing to play him over Josh Anderson? Garrett Anderson is missing in action. Jeff Francoeur is still trying to find his new swing. His .333 BA is respectable but Frenchy still doesn’t have one single extra base hit. Brandon Jones has impressed but I don’t think the Braves have any plans to keep him in Atlanta. Gregor Blanco had his chance last season.
Chipper Jones and Garrett Anderson are about as injury prone as two 37 year old veterans can be. Both are clutch, big time bats when in the line up and that is the problem isn’t it?
The catching corp. and bench are good to go. No problems here.
Our offense? Um, this is the big pink Elephant in the room. Can the Braves drastically improve on the worst offensive showing in the last twenty years of Braves baseball.
Believe it or not, the defense was middle of the road last season. It had much to do with the 93 different line up’s that Bobby Cox was forced to use. No cohesiveness, no consistency, no regular line up and injury were all contributing factors.
As for Bobby Cox. I love the man. He’s a first ballot slam dunk Hall of Fame inductee. But quit simply, as of right now I have absolutely ZERO confidence in the man’s in game management ability. NONE and Cox is the man whom I believe will ultimately keep this talented team out of the playoffs.
KEITH MOON LIVES
March 17th, 2009
6:22 am
D.O.B.- Saw Elton John & Billy Joel at Phillips arena Saturday night. Amazing show. Over 3 hours,both had full bands. Ended with Elton & Billy singing Piano Man. Just them on pianos & 20,000 people singing along. Chills !
ncscoots
March 17th, 2009
6:34 am
Gil/Frankie, I also think McGyver could get it done with a poncho, a Led Zeplin 8 Track, and one strand of David Wright’s hair.
David Wright himself, of course, wouldn’t need the poncho or 8-track.
24 truly does seem to be “back” this year. It doesn’t hurt that I’m kinda hot for Annie Wersching, but, the writing is once again crisp, too.
David O'Brien
March 17th, 2009
6:53 am
I think in the next couple of years we will see a change take place in relation to the ability of Cuban born baseball players to sign MLB contracts and play in the US. There is just too much money being left on the table for it not to happen. — Gil
But that money has been “left” on the table” for decades, so what makes now any different? Why would you think the Cuban government would allow players to sign MLB contracts now and not before? As long as it’s a communist country, why would you think that government is going to allow its star players to go play in the U.S.? Like they would agree to go play in the majors and live a relatively dream-like existence here for six months and then go back to the island and give the government part of their salary or something?
Gil, I’m not saying it won’t happen at some point, that Cuban players are allowed to leave and sign MLB contracts. But I can’t see it happening as long as the same form of communist government continues to run the country.
David O'Brien
March 17th, 2009
7:04 am
It’s 71 degrees with 81 percent humidity here at 7 a.m. You can tell opening day is getting closer when it starts to warm up like it has here lately.
Have a good St. Pat’s Day, everybody.
Frankie Knuckles
March 17th, 2009
7:42 am
Communism – where great baseball players get to be decent mechanics.
onionhead
March 17th, 2009
7:49 am
Frankie- I agree. As bad as our economy is I would rather live no where else.Go USA!
Steve McP
March 17th, 2009
7:50 am
DOB – you are going to be very busy on the blog in the next two and a half weeks. 14 games are being played and 7 of those have neither audio or video coverage of any sort, which means lots of desperate pleas for updates from the blogosphere.
Frankie Knuckles
March 17th, 2009
8:06 am
onionhead – I’m eating 3 squares a day, have a decent automobile and own a home. I live in a country where I get to spend countless hours following baseball. Damn right Go USA. Happy St. Pats. Something tells me i’m not going to escaped this day with the same brain cell count that I currently possess.
BlawgDawg
March 17th, 2009
8:16 am
Finished my DVR recording of Kings last night. Really liked it, for a first episode anyway. I think it has potential to be a very good series. Love Ian McShane’s performance.
As for Eastbound and Down, I’ve watched them all so far, and I think it’s just getting worse. It has it’s moments of hilarity, but overall it is just too stupid and juvenile to get into. No way is it better than Curb Your Enthusiasm. Probably one of the worst HBO series I’ve seen, and I’ve seen all of them.
BlawgDawg
March 17th, 2009
8:18 am
I think I’d rather sit through John from Cincinatti again than watch anymore of Eastbound and Down.
Sethual Healing
March 17th, 2009
8:18 am
DOB, what kind of power do you/”they” think Schafer is capable of? Could he be a 25 hr type guy?
Random
March 17th, 2009
8:22 am
Thanks, nolie — good stuff.
David O'Brien
March 17th, 2009
8:32 am
Seth Healing: I think Schafer is perhaps a 10-15 homer guy now in the majors, but eventually 20-25 homers. He’s more of a line-drive hitter, but he’s going to hit plenty of homers, too. He’s got some pop.
Sethual Healing
March 17th, 2009
8:39 am
What do you think that time-table is? If he’d be predicted to only be in the 10-15 range that would make him a nearly identical player to Josh Anderson. If that’s true it wouldn’t make sense to start him up in the show while he could be seasoning a little bit in AAA ball, right?
10-80
March 17th, 2009
8:40 am
Schafer reminds me of Ryan Freel (smile)
Lew
March 17th, 2009
8:43 am
Anders-Re: Your desired cessation of “Old Yeller Day” as you term it-Dude, you, me and everyone else (and Someone, Anyone, etc) here would do well when our times come to be as well thought of and eulogized as our various canines have been. I prefer my Dog’s company to that of many people. He’s a lot nicer and infinitely more devoted. Even using a scooper, he gives me a lot less crap, too.
Frankie Knuckles
March 17th, 2009
8:57 am
Blawdawg – so I doubt you liked any of Will Farrell’s work?
DiamondbackMac
March 17th, 2009
9:01 am
Lew
I prefer my Dog’s company to that of many people. He’s a lot nicer and infinitely more devoted. Even using a scooper, he gives me a lot less crap, too.
My feelings exactly.
New$paper$ Lo$ing
March 17th, 2009
9:18 am
Frankie Knuckles
East Bown and Down is ok…not great. and Will Ferrel has certainly done his share to help but McKay is the one who is directing there. And it is no where near as funny as, say Step Brothers.
DiamondbackMac
March 17th, 2009
9:30 am
Did this thing break, or did everyone just stop blogging?
TBraveFan
March 17th, 2009
9:32 am
DOB — Just scrolling thru the blog since my friend Kerrie left on Sunday I have more time on my hands… any way – saw Tommy yesterday and I thought he looked great – and he didn’t pitch badly either! LOL
Obviously I am biased since he’s been my very VERY favorite – but still, I can’t wait for the ‘real’ game on Saturday against the Mets…
Off to the ballpark for bp!!
wiki
March 17th, 2009
9:34 am
DOB
How much of the Braves’ apparel will be green today? We must know!
TBraveFan
March 17th, 2009
9:42 am
Wiki — in the past hats have always green…regular uni but green hats
BravoJon
March 17th, 2009
9:49 am
DOB,
So are you getting an inclination one way or the other on which way Bobby is leaning in CF? Is Schafer’s extended playing time this spring an indication of something?
DAP
March 17th, 2009
10:04 am
coachIf they drastically improve at catching the ball, they just could be this seasons version of the Tampa Rays.
i dont disagree with you, but do you really see that happening? with uggla, ramirez and cantu all in the infield? defense will continue to be a problem, their bullpen is a problem, their starting could be good, but not having a guy over 25 is not always a good thing, and their big offensive players are big strikeouts guys, prone to streaks, and they can be beat.
alot would have to go right for the marlins. to me, they are clearly the 4th best team in the division, so that alot of ground to make up, even if there are key injuries tot he mets and phils.
Bravofan
March 17th, 2009
10:05 am
Gil: Why in the world would we trade Campillio? He is not that bad give him some time. Look at his bio he is not that bad http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=435658
New$paper$ Lo$ing
March 17th, 2009
10:14 am
Bravofan
I would consider trading Campillo. He is productive and I like him, but at some point he is extra weight, we have plenty of pitching right now. I just don’t know what I would trade him for yet. I think we should, and almost certainly will, keep him for now and see where our weaknesses are and try and get some help
Although, who was it that said “When you think you have enough pitching, go and get more.” ? Who knows.
Lew
March 17th, 2009
10:18 am
If nothing else, Campillo should be a very good long reliever as he is more than fine for several innings. Who exactly, on the Nats would we trade him for? Why would we even trade him anyway? He was a rookie last season, has plenty of options and could be easily sent to Gwinnett.
Lew
March 17th, 2009
10:19 am
I’ve been having fits with the blog this morning. I wonder if the fact that we’re approaching 1400 posts might have something to do with it. I really don’t like a lot of this new format, though the pictures and links are good.
Bravofan
March 17th, 2009
10:22 am
yeah lew the format is weird and i agree with sending him to Gwinnett. Newspaper Losing I might be willing to trade him to the Nationals for Lastings Milledge but I like Campillio and hope they keep him!
Bravofan
March 17th, 2009
10:27 am
ok just looked at Lastings stats and he is no where near worth Campillio
David O'Brien
March 17th, 2009
10:33 am
Dale Murphy just walked on the field in uniform — appropriate on St. Pat’s Day, eh?
TheManMike
March 17th, 2009
10:34 am
I really dont understand whats so bad about the new blog format. Honestly, whats the big difference? You still type in your comments the same – who cares about formatting in a blog? Only real difference is it looks cleaner this way, and your name appears in a different spot…oh yea, and its faster and can hold more comments.
What gives with all the hate? Bored?
cphizzle
March 17th, 2009
10:36 am
Dale Murphy…great thats all we need is another outfielder! Dont you guys think we have enough already?
ncscoots
March 17th, 2009
10:45 am
If he’d be predicted to only be in the 10-15 range that would make him a nearly identical player to Josh Anderson.
Only in some parallel universe, LOL. Anderson has shown exactly zero reason to think he could hit double-digit homers in the bigs. If he were to somehow do that, MLB would be handing him a cup and pointing to the john.
DAP
March 17th, 2009
10:47 am
for the nats…i think the only players the braves would possibly want is dunn, zimmerman and guzman. out of those, the only guy we really have a spot for is dunn, and i dont see the nats trading him.
the braves have some pretty good trade pieces, and i really think that eventually, we are going to part with some young pitching for a impact outfielder. weve got enough guys signed for the next couple of years and enough young talent to make a few guys expendable. im still expecting a trade, maybe this year, maybe next offseason, to bring in an outfielder who hits alot of homeruns, and itll probably be a guy with a short commitment, as to not block heyward…
18 Wheels of Love
March 17th, 2009
10:50 am
Murphy could still hit .239 and hit 11 HR’s.
He he
Lew
March 17th, 2009
10:52 am
The Man Mike-Dude, The blog loses posts when it refreshes. Posts sometimes don’t appear and they isappear and then re appear on a regular basis. The pagination ruins continuity and makes it difficult to go back and re-read or read posts. It has nothing whatsoever to do with the general look of the page. Like I said, the pictures and links are nice, but it just does not function correctly. THAT is the big difference. And No, I’m not bored.
BlawgDawg
March 17th, 2009
10:53 am
Frankie Knuckles Not a huge fan of Ferrell, but I do like some of his stuff. Actually, his scene at the car dealership on Eastbound and Down is my favorite part of the show so far. Very funny scene when he’s trying to get Kenny to throw a pitch.
The show has it’s moments of great humor, but overall, I just find it to be juvenile and obnoxious rather than good TV.
DAP
March 17th, 2009
10:53 am
scootsAnderson has shown exactly zero reason to think he could hit double-digit homers in the bigs.
not really. last year, he hit 3 homers in 136 at-bats. projected over 500 ABs that 11 homers. so, it not that far fetched the anderson could hit 10-15 over a full season.
Lew
March 17th, 2009
10:54 am
DAP-I expect a trade, too-just not to the Nats-or any other division rival, for that matter.
GSU-Lee
March 17th, 2009
10:55 am
DOB
How does Hicks project in your eyes?
dogsbrekky
March 17th, 2009
10:57 am
Happy St Patricks Day fellow descendent Irish mutts..
This is from the late great Phil Lynott…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu7hKeFKKO8&feature=related
DAP
March 17th, 2009
10:58 am
lew i agree with you there. i think a few teams in the central are candidates, though. the pirates, astros, cardinals could all use some pitching depth, not to mention teams like the padres, rangers, mariners, orioles, ect. there are plenty of teams out there that might be able to give us an outfielder with a year and a half or so left on his contract that will hit around 25 homers. really, other than a power hitting outfielder for the middle of the order, what else do we need?
Gil In Mechanicsville
March 17th, 2009
10:59 am
By no means do I profess to be an expert on International relations but one needs only to look at the track other communist countries (see despots) have taken over the years to increase the state’s (see personal Swiss bank accounts) bottom line. Just the moon and the stars are lining up for a seismic shift in the relations between Cuba and the USA.
I am not saying Campillo is a bad player either, if he were then he would have no trade value. I just think the Braves would recognize the upside of keeping younger arms to hang their fortunes on vs a a thirty year old guy who is a journeyman at best.
The Bravos sent some pretty talented pitchers back to the minor league camp yesterday. Its good to have options, ask Will Ohman….
dogsbrekky
March 17th, 2009
11:00 am
And some great Gary Moore live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O_YMLDvvnw
enjoy
DOB – Why no Mets-Braves radio, this sucks…..
cphizzle
March 17th, 2009
11:01 am
Ouch!!! 18 wheels talk about a low blow
Lew
March 17th, 2009
11:03 am
Dogsbrekky-Yeah, I think Thin Lizzy’s Emerald would be a good selection today. Maybe some Dropkick Murphy’s, too.
cricket
March 17th, 2009
11:09 am
dogsbrekky
Not sure if you saw the post from ‘chappelli’ at March 16th, 2009 6:30 pm.
Steve McP
March 17th, 2009
11:10 am
I don’t see how the Braves could trade for a real big player. They have the trade pieces but no money to pay a big players salary, so unless the trade involves a team willing to eat a lot of their players salary, I don’t see anything meaningful happening. I got the feeling listening to Wren on the radio the other day that he was maybe thinking along the lines of trading a Gwinnett pitcher with mlb experience for maybe one or two really good prospects in another organisation.
MLH
March 17th, 2009
11:15 am
I’m guessing if Chipper doesnt finish his career with the Braves, then he won’t be playing for the Blue Jays either.
Lew
March 17th, 2009
11:16 am
SteveMcP-That’s exactly what I think will happen. We’ll traded some excess weight from the outfield and pitching for some prospects, rather than lose them when placed on waivers. A something rather than nothing deal.
ncscoots
March 17th, 2009
11:18 am
so, it not that far fetched the anderson could hit 10-15 over a full season.
Unfortunately for Josh, I don’t think he can expect to get 500 ABs against Brandon Backe.
DAP
March 17th, 2009
11:19 am
Steve McP you make a good point, but a big time player doesnt have to have a big salary. for instance ryan ludwick (which i know some here would dispute that he is a big time player) is getting paid $3.7mil. a midseason trade would mean he would cost the braves less than $2mil. i dont know how much money we have left (probably more than people think because of insurance payouts for hudson) but if the braves were contending to the point of needing to make that trade, i think they could get it done.
O' Anders
March 17th, 2009
11:19 am
Happy St. Patricks Day to all. Oliver Perez returns to the nest today. Whew. He needs to come home and get back to the structure he craves.
I’d acutally prefer that PR loses tonight as the Mets have about 5 guys on that team but I don’t see anyway the US can beat them, depleted as they are. Actually heard a rumor that the US was or did consider a forfeit as they only have 11 position players left including two catchers. Anyone else hear this?
How about K-Rod going 4 outs again? Thank God Santana didn’t go, crazy Sojo would send him out there every game.
Lew – The Old Yeller Day comment was meant in fun. I have a fair appreciation of man’s best friend as well.
ChopShop860
March 17th, 2009
11:23 am
DOB.. will you be in my NCAA tournament pool? it’s 10 bucks. come on. send me an email address and ill give you the link.
TheManMike
March 17th, 2009
11:23 am
Lew – I hear ya. I see sometimes where my comments wont post immediately and i have to refresh the page – but it does finally come through, ive never had a comment not post. I happen to like the pagination, and think that the added comment bandwidth actually makes the blog better from what it was. Now, instead of moving from blog to blog when 1,000 hits, we can keep going with one blog. Just makes sense to me.
I’m not really trying to disagree with you, in fact, we agree that the added features are nice, I just have not experienced many issues with this new format and wanted to offer my insights as well as ask about others….So, with that, thanks for the insights.
On another note: I think the WBC will refine its process, hopefully listen to constructive feedback and make the necessary changes next time around. I see more and more countries joining and more fan base – expecially after the Netherlands “feel-good” story – hehe, in addition to their “Stand-off” with the U.S. in their final game. They got ballucks!
Steve McP
March 17th, 2009
11:26 am
DAP – a mid-season trade would be very different, if the Braves are contending then there might be a bit more budget available to fill whatever need is seen. Who knows how the season pans out, it could be that we need a third baseman (although I really hope Chipper gets it together health wise, he plays injured virtually every day and eventually that has to take a toll), or other OF and could trade from strength at that time.
TheManMike
March 17th, 2009
11:28 am
especially****** did i really type expecially…..Am i 5?
Lew
March 17th, 2009
11:28 am
Mike-I usually don’t have insurmountable problems, either, but today it’s sticky as all hell. The only problem with the pagination is an inability to scroll back and easily find earlier comments. You lose some continuity that way. Anyway…..
I’m off to draw some of those stick figures Bobby’s Belly thinks I’m so bad at. Later, y’all. Some Thin Lizzy is definitely due very soon.
toga party
March 17th, 2009
11:29 am
Just sobering up from my “doctor’s appointment” I had this morning at the local tavern. Work sucks.
@Lew, when you’re having problems refreshing with posts disappearing, use the navigation bar at the bottom to go back a page, then forward a page. Like right now, you would click on page “12″, then back on page “13″. The problems seem to arise from the blog trying to take you back to your own last post. It’s stupid to need a workaround, but such is AJC life.
TheManMike
March 17th, 2009
11:31 am
Lew-
I can see your point about maintaining continuity – it would be nice if all comments, literally all 1,000+ would post on the same page…..Agreed that would make like much easier…
Enjoy your St. Patty’s Day!
ease19
March 17th, 2009
11:32 am
Lew – The Old Yeller Day comment was meant in fun.
But it was not in good taste…You should have let it go after the New Cars joke.
ncscoots
March 17th, 2009
11:34 am
Maybe Savannah Guy can check in and give us an update on St. Patrick’s Day there. Used to be the biggest party south of NYC. Probably still is, if any of the guys I used to hang with there are still alive, LOL.
Ritchie from Scotland
March 17th, 2009
11:35 am
Hey DOB, is it Hanson’s turn to pitch again tomorrow? Just noticed MLB have the game set for TV coverage @ the Mets.
O' Anders
March 17th, 2009
11:37 am
Steve McP – Because of how bad the economy is many teams feel there will be more than the usual “dumping” of salaries this July. You might be able to get a pretty good player for next to nothing in return just because a team wants to unload his $’s. More so than in past seasons.
The Mets beat guys (sorry DOB) have been saying that they think Omar will hold the Garcia and Perez $’s for just such a deal.
Chicago Brave
March 17th, 2009
11:38 am
DOB – Could you do some analysis and explanation concerning the lack of radio broadcasts in spring training? Needless to say perhaps, but without TBS broadcasts and no Sports South this far north, the need for radio is absolute. The MLB Internet broadcasts are great. Just drag my laptop to wherever I’m at and bingo, Braves baseball. Same with XM in my car. But there has to be a broadcast in the first place, no? Looking at today’s listing on MLB, every game has some sort of broadcast except Arizona and the Braves. Is the implication that Arizona and Atlanta have the least fan base interested? I think not. I know not. Thanks to TBS all those years and a lot of winning, I would guess the Braves still have a top 5 fan base ready to listen. Is some decision maker deliberately trying to kill the brand? Thanks, and, BTW, your blog is the best.
O' Anders
March 17th, 2009
11:38 am
Ease 19 – Fair enough. My bad.
Bravofan
March 17th, 2009
11:40 am
yeah I don’t like trading players to our competition
dogsbrekky
March 17th, 2009
11:41 am
cricket – Chapelli – yes I commented on him, I remember the day he dropped his dacks to adjust his protector and when he swiped at the female streaker, very funny
O' Anders
March 17th, 2009
11:42 am
Bravofan – Have you not been reading KC’s posts? Apparently the Braves have no competition!
ease19
March 17th, 2009
11:44 am
Clever adding the O’ to your name today though…Very festive
Bravofan
March 17th, 2009
11:44 am
O’ Anders who is KC?
BringOnHansen
March 17th, 2009
11:50 am
DOB, aside from Josh Anderson, who would you say would be likely to make the big league club among the youngsters?
JPHunt
March 17th, 2009
11:51 am
DOB, what does the rotation look like for the rest of the week? Headed from Augusta to Orlando on Thurday to catch three games.
Bravofan
March 17th, 2009
11:57 am
who is kc o anders?
Random
March 17th, 2009
12:00 pm
BringOnHansen (11:50 am): “. . . aside from Josh Anderson . . .”
Don’t you mean “Josh Andersen”?
TheManMike
March 17th, 2009
12:01 pm
(H)
O' Anders
March 17th, 2009
12:03 pm
Bravosfan – KC is to this Braves blog what Richard Simmons is to aerobics.
Hope that helps.
dogsbrekky
March 17th, 2009
12:04 pm
Ah, Bushmills and Guinness followed by Shep Pie, lunch of stars
northbeach Scott
March 17th, 2009
12:12 pm
That’s Hanson, not Hansen, BringOn.
ease19
March 17th, 2009
12:14 pm
Anders – Old, out of date and just downright annoying? I would not go that far…
Random
March 17th, 2009
12:20 pm
ease19 —
Two outa three — ain’t good.
(JK, KC>)
David O'Brien
March 17th, 2009
12:28 pm
NEW BLOG SHOULD BE UP IN SECONDS
O' Anders
March 17th, 2009
12:30 pm
Ease 19 – Actually I meant overly bubbly, upbeat and the head cheerleader no matter the situation. Welded on rose colored glasses. Hey, who am I to talk? – I spend all this time on a Braves blog. Not exactly normal.
KC’s a good fan- What’s better than that?
StingerSplash
March 17th, 2009
12:34 pm
May the road rise to meet you today, Mr. O’Brien.
A happy St. Patrick’s Day to you and yours, and a glass of Jameson raised in your honor.
Original Jon
March 17th, 2009
12:36 pm
Hey BringonHansen, you never did answer my one question, who is this Hansen person?
Chicago Brave
March 17th, 2009
12:40 pm
DOB – Could you do some analysis and explanation concerning the lack of radio broadcasts in spring training? Needless to say perhaps, but without TBS broadcasts and no Sports South this far north, the need for radio is absolute. The MLB Internet broadcasts are great. Just drag my laptop to wherever I’m at and bingo, Braves baseball. Same with XM in my car. But there has to be a broadcast in the first place, no? Looking at today’s listing on MLB, every game has some sort of broadcast except Arizona and the Braves. Is the implication that Arizona and Atlanta have the least fan base interested? I think not. I know not. Thanks to TBS all those years and a lot of winning, I would guess the Braves still have a top 5 fan base ready to listen. Is some decision maker deliberately trying to kill the brand? Thanks, and, BTW, your blog is the best.
David O'Brien
March 17th, 2009
1:09 pm
Pop foul out and a 6-3 to start the first inning for Jurrjens, now facing Murphy’s … er, Murphy.
Single to left
David O'Brien
March 17th, 2009
1:17 pm
Escobar grounded out and Kelly lined out the other way to left off the lefty