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ChrisfromSacramento,CA
May 19th, 2009
5:24 pm
It makes me sick to see people talk about race on here. Like Cox is not playing guys because of color. What a joke.
Braveshater get a life. Im sure you are a Mets fan.
Tomahawk210
May 19th, 2009
5:25 pm
Ron Roberts is a tool.
csg
May 19th, 2009
5:25 pm
DOB, how can you talk about KJ, Frenchy, and Schafer but fail to mention the statue in LF of Garret Anderson? He cant get to a routine fly ball and cant hit for any power. Hell he’s almost as bad as frenchy. Schafer at least can play defense, that something that neither of our corner OF’s can do either. Its like the Mondesi/Jordan era all over again
Jeff R
May 19th, 2009
5:25 pm
Infante and Prado are hitting when they play. Prado has never been given the chance to play day in and day out. He deserves it. He out hit and out defended Kelly Johnson two springs in a row. He had a heckuva season in ‘08 off the bench.
Playing Infante in CF doesn’t mean that Schafer doesn’t have the talent; it means it may not be his time.
Mark Twine
May 19th, 2009
5:25 pm
Buzzmeat,
I like your style, It is good to say we have been down right horrible at home and are only 2.5 games out of first. THE TIDE is bound to turn. RTR, WHO DAT, GO BRAVES
csg
May 19th, 2009
5:26 pm
sorry, didnt know Carroll wrote that, but still Garret Anderson sucks
N8
May 19th, 2009
5:26 pm
cabravesfan, it was a joke obviously. But I’m glad you liked it.
Like I said in the previous post, I can’t expect Bobby to make too many major changes at once. So if this is the 8 man collection of everyday players he’s going to use, this is by far (based on current and recent results of their AB’s), the best lineup for right now.
I just think the lineup should be more fluid than it normally is. Players need to understand that if they’re struggling, it’s hurting the team (I’ll assume they do), and not take it personally if the manager (the guy in charge of getting the “most” out of his 25 guys), has to change things up now and then.
Play the hot hands, and put them in the right spots in the order. That’s all I ask. Bobby apparently, finally looked at the recent trends and stats and realized that without any team speed in general, Kotchman can’t do any damage cloggin up the basebaths in front of the slow dogs (Chipper and McCann), so those guys might as well have two good hitters (Escobar and Kotchman) ahead of them.
Unfortunately, it now leaves a HUGE drop off at the bottom of the order. But still, this was the right thing to do.
On a side note: Did anybody here the audio clip of George Brett GOING OFF on the KC media for questioning Trey Hillman? Gott love George Brett. Too funny.
cricket
May 19th, 2009
5:26 pm
Great column -
http://www.buy.com/prod/premium-iphone-3g-leather-case-iphone-3g-crystal-case-with-screen/q/loc/108/211108832.html
Buffalo NY Braves Fan
May 19th, 2009
5:27 pm
Steve,
You could say that about either teams goalie.
buzzmeat (BMAC AT CLEANUP!)
May 19th, 2009
5:27 pm
MARK TWINE,
Happy Gene Chizik day….. 5-19 record as a coach!
Jeff R
May 19th, 2009
5:27 pm
Garret Anderson was meant to be bridge to ‘10. Heyward may very well be ready to make the jump to the bigs then. He’s serviceable, at best, at this stage in his career. He does need to be spelled routinely.
cricket
May 19th, 2009
5:27 pm
Sorry, that was a great deal. Here’s a great column.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/joe_posnanski/05/19/carlos.beltran/index.html
Tomahawk210
May 19th, 2009
5:27 pm
Hail whitey!
brent a.
May 19th, 2009
5:27 pm
“Tired of watching Jordan run back into right to chase down Frenchy’s balls. ”
Yep, that’s pretty disgusting.
N8
May 19th, 2009
5:27 pm
ChrisfromSacramento,CA
You’ve never read a Terrence Moore column, have you?
cvbraves
May 19th, 2009
5:28 pm
cabravesfan
May 19th, 2009
5:09 pm
OK, y’ll got what you wanted…let’s hope it works
…Nope, not here, I prefer Infante to Francouer, Prado to Kotchman, and Diaz to Anderson…and sure wouldn’t think Kotchman batting 2nd is a good idea.
hubris
May 19th, 2009
5:28 pm
Mitch –
Not sure where you’re getting the idea for Vazquez under contract for three years. He’s signed until 2010, meaning this year and next year, both at $11.5M.
Anyway, if we do exercise Huddy option for 2010 at $12M, then we have to get rid of Vazquez. You can’t trade Kawakami (PR problem with future signings in Japan + if he is really bad, he has no trade value at all) and you still have to make room for Tommy Hanson, if the Braves do really as they have stated numerously, believe he’s an untouchable prospect.
So, when Huddy comes back in August and shows he has some stuff, the Braves will probably keep him and trade Vazquez for a marginal prospect. I think it’s obvious that JV is ok, but not good. All the things said about him, i.e., “he’ll pitch lights out for 5 innings and give up 5 runs in one inning” or “he has great peripheral numbers, but there is a reason his ERA is what it is,” have all come true this season. So, unless Huddy just stinks big time, we’ll probably say goodbye to JV.
McFann :Ô:
May 19th, 2009
5:32 pm
Thanks for the lineup, Ms. Rogers! Wow…that’s something! Really hope it works.
Hey, with Escobar batting leadoff, he can’t hit into as many DPs, now cann he?
Willy Wally
May 19th, 2009
5:32 pm
Efrim-Damus
3pitch
May 19th, 2009
5:33 pm
The line-up is not the only thing the Braves need to fix. Buddy Carlyle and Jeff Bennett need to be DFA’d, and the G-Braves shuttle started for bullpen help. At least, until two pitchers are found that can pitch one effective inning at the major league level.
Jeff R
May 19th, 2009
5:33 pm
Kawa-crummy is the Japanese version of Mark Redman.
And, really. If the Japanese are that sensitive when one of their “star” players can’t cut it in MLB, well, that’s life. I wouldn’t hang onto Kawa-crummy just to curry favor with Japanese league players.
Mark Twine
May 19th, 2009
5:34 pm
i really like kotchman in #2 b/c he can do the little things like getting the run over and is a great fastball hitter ahead of chip. Chip will go yard tonight twice.
buzzmeat (BMAC AT CLEANUP!)
May 19th, 2009
5:34 pm
Buddy is good when he needs to be, he gave up a grand slam after we were losing 8-0, COME ON NOW!!!! you know we were not coming back!!!! People quit bitching.
MFin04 (Bennett, Buddy, and Cox Have to Go!)
May 19th, 2009
5:34 pm
Vazquez is a darn good pitcher, I agree KK is untradeable, but he could always be the long relief guy/6th starter (obviously he is getting paid a lot to do that, but what are you to do about that?)
Is it too much money to have…
Lowe
JJ
Huddy
Vazquez
Hanson
KK
Ron Roberts
May 19th, 2009
5:34 pm
Efrim, the Braves DO have speed to put on the basepaths; its just that Shafer rarely gets on and Yunel’s not a smart base-runner. Again, coaching is the short-coming…
Schafer for ROY
May 19th, 2009
5:34 pm
How about the unthinkable in a sense . . .
What if we trade Lowe ? ?
sure you guys say he is our Ace and all of that good stuff but next year we will have Hudson coming back who is basically a better younger version of lowe with the sinker and such and he is cheaper.
Sign Hudson to an extension. Trade Lowe to a team needing a veteran to head the rotation for some rebuilding years. Let’s say the Pirates.
Give them Lowe and maybe a Minor League Bat and we get Nate McClouth. Braves stay responsible for lowe’s 15 mm and the pirates stay responsible for McClouth’s Contract.
Another possibility is the Indians. someone like Mark DeRosa from them would fit nicely on our team.
cvbraves
May 19th, 2009
5:35 pm
McFann :Ô:
May 19th, 2009
5:32 pm
Thanks for the lineup, Ms. Rogers! Wow…that’s something! Really hope it works.
Hey, with Escobar batting leadoff, he can’t hit into as many DPs, now cann he?
….nope, only every time he bats except the first.
ZC Rider
May 19th, 2009
5:35 pm
I know strikeouts are just outs, but I think it is kind of cool that JV is on pace for getting 3000 K’s. It doesn’t mean much to me ( I’d take Maddux over Johnson), but there are people who think that is a historic accomplishment.
Anders
May 19th, 2009
5:35 pm
Buffalo- Both Crosby and Parise came to the NHL in 2005-2006. Crosby’s played 290 games amd Parise’s played 326. Crosby averages 1.37 points per game to Parise’s .77. That’s almost 2:1. Even in the Devils system that is quite a disparity.
Parise had a great year this season, let’s see how he does next season now that he’ll be a marked man. Say what we will about Crosby but he’s been a target since he stepped on the NHL ice. He’s had to fight through quite a bit.
Oh yeah, Crosby is only 21 which is 3 years younger than Parise.
buzzmeat (BMAC AT CLEANUP!)
May 19th, 2009
5:35 pm
Twine, id like that too, he is singling like crazy lately. just wish Garret was not cleanup.
J williams
May 19th, 2009
5:36 pm
For all of you putting Schafer in the 1st or 2nd spot in the order, he’s going to see the same pitches that he sees from the 8th spot in the order.
There’s no need to change what pitches are thrown to him until he starts to hit them on a regular bases. If you’re Braves’ fans, you should remeber A. Jones.
Did moving him to a different spot in the order change what the pitchers threw. If you can get a strike out, why chance allowing a player to put the ball in play where many things can happen?
buzzmeat (BMAC AT CLEANUP!)
May 19th, 2009
5:36 pm
Kawakami is waaaayy better than Mark Redman.
Steve from OH
May 19th, 2009
5:37 pm
http://markbowman.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/05/time_for_francoeur_to_find_a_g.html
Bowman’s blog, discussing Francoeur.
Jeff R
May 19th, 2009
5:38 pm
Moving Kawa-crummy into the bullpen for long relief would be the second best option. Sending him back to his old team in Japan at a discount would be the best option.
Huddy ain’t coming back in ‘10, I’ll bet. Medlen and Hanson, if they perform this year, will nail down two of the five spots in ‘10. A cheaper, younger healthier option for the Bravos.
cvbraves
May 19th, 2009
5:38 pm
Mark Twine
May 19th, 2009
5:34 pm
i really like kotchman in #2 b/c he can do the little things like getting the run over and is a great fastball hitter ahead of chip. Chip will go yard tonight twice.
…Can he bunt, or beat out a double play (don’t think so)?
No More Bobby
May 19th, 2009
5:38 pm
This is your life and it’s ending one minute at a time. – Tyler Durden
cabravesfan
May 19th, 2009
5:38 pm
cvbraves-
Prado over Casey at 1st base? Really? His defensive liability (lord, that must be about the 15th time I’ve typed that today) is not worth marginal difference in offensive numbers
Jeff R
May 19th, 2009
5:39 pm
buzzmeat, you’re right Kawa-crummy is better than Redman, but he’s working mighty hard to live down to Redman’s standard.
Anders
May 19th, 2009
5:41 pm
Schafer for ROY – Trade Lowe? Nobody will touch that deal on the backend. Those last two years were the price the Braves had to pay to get him to Atlanta rather than the Mets. Now you think someone else will step up and take the last $45 mil when he’s pushing 40. Sorry, imo he’s yours for the duration I’m afraid.
(BTW- You might want to think about changing your moniker as it looks like that ship has sailed)
Choppinmama
May 19th, 2009
5:42 pm
MFin04: I didn’t suggest the ONLY reason, I was implying a a degree of factorage. I’ll let the number boys on here work out a formula or the exact factorage.
I would say if things were bad at home, hard to forget it all at the ballpark, that would fall under “personal family” factorage.
And, of course, parks, pitchers, windage, ash-or-maple, batting order # and others would be other factors to be factored.
Mark Twine
May 19th, 2009
5:42 pm
cvbraves,
valid points, but he has a higher baseball IQ than yunel and kelly. Thats what kotchman was known for with the angels… little things
N8
May 19th, 2009
5:45 pm
Hey Carroll, Carroll…..CARROLL!!!!!!
Any word on tomorrow’s lineup yet?
Choppinmama
May 19th, 2009
5:46 pm
Anders: It won’t last, believe me. But, yeah, you Mutts have a happy dugout these days!
McFann :Ô:
May 19th, 2009
5:47 pm
Neight–
cvbraves
May 19th, 2009
5:54 pm
cabravesfan
May 19th, 2009
5:38 pm
cvbraves-
Prado over Casey at 1st base? Really? His defensive liability (lord, that must be about the 15th time I’ve typed that today) is not worth marginal difference in offensive numbers
…maybe you are right…Prado does have one error at 1b this year while Casey has none!
brent a.
May 19th, 2009
5:54 pm
Prado’s height alone, makes him less desirable at 1B than Kotchman.
FlaBravesFan1
May 19th, 2009
5:54 pm
Mutts fans Nice of your mgr to throw his player under the bus for a base running blunder in public! Rip him in private and take care of it in house! Funny how mutts fans disappear after a loss.
Supes
May 19th, 2009
5:55 pm
Anders, you still sound jealous that the Braves ended up with D-Lowe while your “FA acquisition is in the minor leagues” with his 33 million for 3 years:)
N8, Bobby retiring and seeing Jeff (with the KC Royals) would be a dream come true!
Eware
May 19th, 2009
5:55 pm
That lineup is bad-ace, I know from experience, dude.
No you don’t.
Well, not me personally, but a guy I know. Him and that lineup “got it on”. Wooo-eeee!
That’s what Farley would say about the lineup. No yelling on the bus!
Steve from OH
May 19th, 2009
5:57 pm
A piece on Frenchy and Livan Hernandez from Rob Neyer:
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/sweetspot/0-2-94/Braves-not-the-only-blind-optimists.html
cabravesfan
May 19th, 2009
5:58 pm
cvbraves-
Casey’s also had 305 chances… Martin has 35
In 3219 career chances at 1st, Casey has made exactly 8 errors (that’s a 99.8% fielding percentage)
DWW
May 19th, 2009
5:58 pm
Eware,
But you can imagine what it would be like if they did. ehh
crap-wheelie
May 19th, 2009
6:03 pm
Great. We trade one terrible leadoff hitter for another. Escobar is a terrible leadoff man. Just as bad as Johnson. Slow, undisciplined, and not willing to take a walk to help the ball club. This could be just as bad tonight as last night. The only move that makes sense in this new lineup is McCann clean up. That’s his spot.
Yappy
May 19th, 2009
6:03 pm
Hey Carrol!
Hope you had a good run today! I was wanting to know your opinion on something. How long would ou keep Jeff Francoeur as your starting RF? He is going on his 5TH year in the majors now and is getting worse it seems. He has hit 20 homeruns or more only once in 3 full years and he’s on pace to hit under 20 this year. His career average so far is .267. This are ok numbers for a 2nd baseman but not your starting RF. What do you think?
Eware
May 19th, 2009
6:03 pm
I sure can, DWW. Man, I wish that dude was still around. We were laughing in a meeting today about the “fat guy in a little coat” bit.
Not sure if Farley’s humor would be as funny today, but wish we had the chance to find out.
cvbraves
May 19th, 2009
6:03 pm
cabravesfan
May 19th, 2009
5:58 pm
cvbraves-
Casey’s also had 305 chances… Martin has 35
In 3219 career chances at 1st, Casey has made exactly 8 errors (that’s a 99.8% fielding percentage)
…Okay, okay…I’ll come over to your side…but can you bat Casey somewhere beside No. 2 and also find a place for Prado. Compromise?
"Chef" Tim Dix
May 19th, 2009
6:03 pm
THIS JUST IN…Frenchy put on McCann’s new glasses and for the first time saw that, he really does suck.
Carroll Rogers
May 19th, 2009
6:04 pm
Yes, when i saw the lineup, i had to wonder if Bobby had been perusing the blog. Boy, if so, last night was a rough one for him!
VegasBrave
May 19th, 2009
6:04 pm
Just listening to the Doug Gottlieb Show on ESPN Radio…he’s going to have McCann on tomorrow for his show, if anyone’s interested. Not sure what time exactly, but the show is from 4pm-7pm.
P-Town Brave
May 19th, 2009
6:05 pm
N8-
Enjoyed your 5:26p among others…
Jeff R-
KC can have Francoeur…will he go quicker if I go down and pack his bags for him? Oh, and they can have the great Asian bust as well!
J Williams-
That motorcycle accident must have caused a brain malfunction…Schafer will not see the same pitches in different spots in the order…game situations dictate what is thrown (ie if he hits directly in front of Chipper, he will see plenty of hittable pitches as to not walk him in front of Chipper)
NHL fans-
You guys getting all wrapped up in the Crosby/Malkin/Datsyuk/Parise conversation forgot all about Kane and Toews from the Hawks!
AustinBrave
May 19th, 2009
6:05 pm
How about a trade for Grady Sizemore. Does anybody think Cleveland would trade him?
cabravesfan
May 19th, 2009
6:07 pm
cvbraves-
YES! Victory is MINE!
No, I actually am not a big fan of batting Casey in the #2 hole either, but also am not sold on Martin as an everyday player (I do like him, but I like him much more in his current role)
"Chef" Tim Dix
May 19th, 2009
6:08 pm
Carroll, that potent line up tonight will put fans in the seats…Of their own living rooms.
cvbraves
May 19th, 2009
6:08 pm
My point about batting Schafer 2nd behind Escorbar was that if Yunel got on base, Jordan could walk/bunt him over and not as likely to hit into a double play.
nolie
May 19th, 2009
6:10 pm
So now we’ve got Prado at 1st (possibly his worst position) and Infante in RF, where he’s never played a game before? Interesting to say the least… (CVBraves)
the old fantasy baseball approach which so many on here don’t realize doesn’t apply to real life baseball.. Play ‘em anywhere!!! Sigh
brent a.
May 19th, 2009
6:11 pm
Perhaps Doug Gottlieb will try and convince McCann that there is no way Kentucky can sign Bledsoe and Wall, like he said just a couple of days ago.
Okay, okay, just looking for an excuse to drop that one in here
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4178271
cvbraves
May 19th, 2009
6:12 pm
cabravesfan
May 19th, 2009
6:07 pm
cvbraves-
YES! Victory is MINE! No, I actually am not a big fan of batting Casey in the #2 hole either, but also am not sold on Martin as an everyday player (I do like him, but I like him much more in his current role)
…Like your style. Okay, you win again, we’ll leave Martin on the bench. Can you find a place for Infante in your lineup?
macdwolfpack
May 19th, 2009
6:12 pm
One has to really wonder what pictures Kelly Johnson has of Bobby Cox to keep finding himself in the lineup, and one has to wonder what the hell Infante did to insult Bobby Cox that he can’t hardly smell the linuep after doing so well in the lead off position.
Maybe Kelly is sharing copies of the pictures with Franceour as well.
Nothing else would explain why Bobby keeps trotting them out night after night while keeping Infante on the bench.
This lineup is better but it still isn’t putting your best team on the field.
Duke
May 19th, 2009
6:12 pm
Great lineup. Ive been pushing for Kotch to get in the two hole all year. Dig it
P-Town Brave
May 19th, 2009
6:13 pm
Nolie-
It could be worse, they could play Jeff Francoeur in RF, bat Kelly Johnson leadoff, and…
Oh wait….
Steve from OH
May 19th, 2009
6:14 pm
the old fantasy baseball approach which so many on here don’t realize doesn’t apply to real life baseball.. Play ‘em anywhere!!! Sigh
What are you talking about, nolie!?!? Infante is soooo awesome! He can play anywhere!
[rolls eyes]
cabravesfan
May 19th, 2009
6:16 pm
Nolie-
That was actually me that wrote that, not cvbraves
CVBraves-
While freely admitting I am a fan of KJ, I don’t really have an issue right now with him splitting time with Infante. Score one for you! (although I’m still winning 2-1
)
nolie
May 19th, 2009
6:16 pm
But here’s the thing. At least with me, my “Bobby bashing” has more to do with so many people saying how damn great he is, rather than my actual opinion of how bad he is. (N8)
the only time I ever see posters on here supporting Bobby as great is after others have already bashed him, so it’s probably an overreaction to that bashing. There is no way in h@ll that the positive posts one here rival the negative ones in either quantity or vehemence. I’m call BS on that one Nate.
Boo
May 19th, 2009
6:16 pm
Rob Neyer IS RIGHT ON FRANCOEUR
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/sweetspot/0-2-94/Braves-not-the-only-blind-optimists.html
First line: “From Mark Bowman, the latest news from FantasyLand…”
Boo
May 19th, 2009
6:18 pm
I’m a KJ believer and I fully admit in his 100-something at-bats he has been bad.
The difference between him and Francoeur is simple:
1. Kelly Johnson has a track record of success and was the second best offensive second baseman in 2007 and the fourth best in the NL in 2008. Francoeur wishes he could put up a season like Johnson did in 2007.
2. Kelly Johnson is being benched often, whereas Francoeur has played in every game this season and has started every game but one.
"Chef" Tim Dix
May 19th, 2009
6:18 pm
I’d trot D. Lowe out to RF on his off days. Keeps his head in the game and show more at bat testicular fortitude than you know who.
cvbraves
May 19th, 2009
6:19 pm
nolie
May 19th, 2009
6:10 pm
So now we’ve got Prado at 1st (possibly his worst position) and Infante in RF, where he’s never played a game before? Interesting to say the least… (CVBraves)
…believe you are one of the best baseball folks on the blog…I was just trying to find a place for better bats…what would be your lineup given the players we have?
Rex
May 19th, 2009
6:20 pm
Schafer for ROY — Trading Lowe in the scenario you outline is bordering on insane, but if you think Schafer has a chance at rookie of the year, then it all makes perfect sense.
Also, Lowe has never had the injury issues as Hudson and to say Hudson is a cheaper, better and younger version of Lowe is innaccurate if you look at the last 7 plus years.
Steve from OH
May 19th, 2009
6:20 pm
Boo, thank you. Unfortunately for many here, a track record means nothing. Can you say “what have you done for me lately?”
I’ll admit Kelly has been bad, but give me the rest of the season of Kelly vs. the same of Infante, Kelly will outperform him every time. There really isn’t any debate there…
Rock On....(the denizen formerly known as Dadgum)
May 19th, 2009
6:21 pm
So CH4…not sure if your question was ever answered about Prado as PH twice in teh same inning. Refuse to go over every page on this blog format. That is the downfall of this format trying to catch up on all the blog topics at the risk of saying what has already been said.
Anyway back after the morning posts to find that Bobby must have shuffled the lineup. Back to Prado. The answer is…no. Once he has pinch hit he is in the lineup after the 1st at bat. Reason being it would take another roster move to remove him say for a pinch runner or the like. Good question but easy answer. Again the defensive position is not relevant it is the batting order so once inserted in teh lineup he is officially in the game from that point on until removed.
Gotta believe Cox read my morning lineup posts. Damn I am on a roll!!
CB
May 19th, 2009
6:23 pm
Carroll if Bobby read this blog he would be as screwed up as Robert and Joebrave.
cvbraves
May 19th, 2009
6:24 pm
cabravesfan…hey, you win this one, too. I’m a big fan of KJ and not suggesting Omar for KJ…but I do prefer batting KJ 6th or 7th. I was just hoping you could find somewhere for Omar…how about lefy field?
cabravesfan
May 19th, 2009
6:24 pm
cvbraves-
Dude, I know I’ve got you on my side now, but are you trying to steal my posts?
So now we’ve got Prado at 1st (possibly his worst position) and Infante in RF, where he’s never played a game before? Interesting to say the least… My comment, buddy (not that I particularly care but…)
bravesgirlnc
May 19th, 2009
6:24 pm
Great article on Neyer. Here’s betting the other teams mentioned will figure things out…Bobby will not.
ArkyTech
May 19th, 2009
6:24 pm
Seriously…..Free Prado!
bravesgirlnc
May 19th, 2009
6:25 pm
Great article FROM Neyer. Oops.
cabravesfan
May 19th, 2009
6:26 pm
cvbraves-
less afraid of trotting Omar out to left but overall, not a huge fan of playing him in the outifeld
Chop Chop
May 19th, 2009
6:26 pm
nolie,
What’s that stupid old adage about it taking more muscles to smile than to frown? If that stupid old adage is true, then the Atlanta Braves are the P90X of facial muscle-building.
cabravesfan
May 19th, 2009
6:27 pm
oh and cvbraves,
I much prefer KJ lower in the line up…just seems more comfortable and puts way less pressure on himself
Boo
May 19th, 2009
6:27 pm
I just saw tonight’s lineup. Love it. Kotchman is a great second-hole hitter.
jason
May 19th, 2009
6:32 pm
I noticed when Schaefer was batting last night that he drops his left shoulder. When eas the last time he has hit the ball hard somewhere. I don’t know if by dropping the shoulder he’s trying to get quicker on the inside fastball or what. Think about his approach at the plate. He is a patient hitter who will not swing at a alot of bad balls. He is swinging under good solid strikes. Even when he makes contact, he pops up to the oppisite field.
It’s weird, KJ does the same thing alot. And what to say about Francouer. He is back to his old self. He is not striking out as much, but he doesn’t make good solid contact. He hits everything off the end of the bat it seems. Even pitches buried inside. I think playing in Atlanta is not good for him. He needs to be traded. Only question is does he have any value left?
P-Town Brave
May 19th, 2009
6:33 pm
WoW…Yeah, anyone comparing Kelly to Jeff is beyond ridiculous!
Kelly will have his slumps yes, but his swing is so much better than Jeff’s and his plate recognition is average to above average while Jeff’s is sitting somewhere near Manny Mendoza’s.
Chop Chop-
Hilarious on the P90X comment…that may be the best thing I’ve heard so far this week, besides the people mentioning McCann to go out to the OF to play everyday.
MiltonDawg
May 19th, 2009
6:33 pm
Lineup looks great. This should be permanent from now on. Lets hope we actually have people show up for the game. 15,000 last night?? no wonder the players show no motivation at home. get rid of the cow, bring back the teepee or are we still in the PC mode?
McFann :Ô:
May 19th, 2009
6:34 pm
FOR THE SEASON, McCann is batting .200 in the cleanup spot with a .327 OBP, a .422 SLG, 2 homers, 7 RBI, 4 doubles, 7 walks, 6 strikeouts, and a stolen base.
Keep in mind, though, that he’s only batted cleanup once since coming off the DL–May 11, against the Mets, he went 1-5 with a double, a strikeout, he reached on an error, and he scored twice batting cleanup.
Jeff321
May 19th, 2009
6:35 pm
I’m really liking this lineup! Kotchman is an ideal 2 hole hitter.. And even the studly Escobar will have a hard time GIDP in the #1 spot.
jason
May 19th, 2009
6:36 pm
MiltonDawg, these Braves wouldn’t show motivation for a sold out park. I actually think a couple of these player don’t have any motivation. Seems like they are there drawing a pay check. Ahem… Francouer.
Sandlot
May 19th, 2009
6:36 pm
Wow. I like the look of tonight’s lineup. Here’s hoping it works.
P-Town Brave
May 19th, 2009
6:36 pm
CA-
At this point, how could we be afraid of sending anyone out to LF? I mean we’ve had Diaz and Anderson out there…
At this point we could send one of Chipper’s kids out there to do just as good of a job!
Steve-
While I do agree on your assessment of Johnson v Infante, why does it have to be one or the other? If we don’t plan on making a trade for an OF bat, why not try Kelly out in RF? He certainly can hit better than Jeff and couldn’t try any less than Jeff did last night.
bravos2249
May 19th, 2009
6:37 pm
cvbraves
Mathematically speaking unless Jurrjens gets on base. He is for sure not going to hit into a DP with those bottom 4 in the lineup.
Smyrna Jim
May 19th, 2009
6:39 pm
cabravesfan – sorry for the three hour delay – I really was on my way out the door. It was your second post (with the unintended bolding) promising to proofread that gave me a good chuckle. I hope the laughter can carry on into the game. While driving to and from tutoring I’ve been listening to a discussion on 680 regarding attendance, which alluded to a lack of passion from the fanbase, and it was ironic since this blog has no lack of passion.