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Lunatic Fringe
June 4th, 2009
2:13 pm
Barton can at least field all 3 OF positions, which is more than Norton at this point.
MFin04–I beleive that BLanco for sure gets sent down, and they wait till Sat to decide between Barton and Norton.
RHR
June 4th, 2009
2:13 pm
I liked that quote from N Nine’s link too, rammerjammer, and thanks for the compliment above. I’m clearly conflicted between being in awe of Wren’s gigantic stones and appalled by his lack of couth. Good decision, bad execution.
Guessing Game
June 4th, 2009
2:13 pm
9-4 in favor of the Fire Salers now. Yeesh. Glory.
Heath (Cleveland)
June 4th, 2009
2:13 pm
Doc Holiday…
touche
: )
c jonze
June 4th, 2009
2:14 pm
McLouth just pulled a B.J. Surhoff-N Nine
Good reference. But BJ had kids in school, one of them autistic, a home and a family with strong ties to a community that adored him for many years. He actually DID NOT want to come to ATL.
McClouth got the news at his apartment. He leaves friends behind. He’ll be ok.
Guessing Game
June 4th, 2009
2:15 pm
Uh, scratch that post I made on Pelf’s line. He still had a runner on base, who scored.
9 hits. 9 runs. 8 earned. etc, etc. 4.85 ERA now. *giggles like a schoolgirl*
Doc Holiday
June 4th, 2009
2:15 pm
A week and a half already without Infante, time goes by real fast.
RHR
June 4th, 2009
2:15 pm
Steve from OH – ha! Where are you getting those K-Law quotes from?
Heath (Cleveland)
June 4th, 2009
2:15 pm
For all those that think McLouth will give us a tone of basestealing opportunities at the top of the order… have you all forgotten the manager? Even at the top of the order he will not be stealing very much. So, I contend, yet ANOTHER reason to put him in the 4th/5th spot… respectfully of course.
Steve from OH
June 4th, 2009
2:16 pm
John (Connecticut): Pick one: Whichever HS arm Atlanta likely takes at #7, or the recently departed Jeff Locke
Keith Law: (2:15 PM ET ) Probably the guy they take at 7.
Heath (Cleveland)
June 4th, 2009
2:16 pm
…ton *
Macon Braves (RIP)
June 4th, 2009
2:16 pm
LOL, I love the arguing between people and themselves about whether a guy is going to hit 1st or 4th. At Least, we now have a lot more options than we did yesterday.
Couldn’t agree more, it almost feels like Christmas today with an All Star player coming in and looking forward to seeing Tommy Hanson pitching for the big league club!
DWW
June 4th, 2009
2:17 pm
Frank Wren said during the game last night “we finally have a lead off hitter” I think that tells you where he’ll hit. I know; right after that he said “if thats where Bobby decides to bat him”, but i’m pretty sure he said that just to avoid looking like he was stepping on Bobby’s toes.
Steve from OH
June 4th, 2009
2:17 pm
RHR–he’s chatting on ESPN right now. Supposed to be mostly a draft chat, but he’s a sucker for a chance to rip Francoeur.
rammerjammer
June 4th, 2009
2:18 pm
And DOB, if you’re there, major thank-yous for the heavy lifting last night. Really enjoyed the numerous quotes and your own observations about the emotions within the clubhouse, especially the BC reaction. No wonder at all why his players love him. He loves them back.
Macon Braves (RIP)
June 4th, 2009
2:18 pm
Unfortunatly, looking at the radar and weather projections, we might have to wait at least one more day to see McLouth play. And if the game doesn’t even get started tonight, it will be one day longer before we get to watch Hanson.
Tomahawkin
June 4th, 2009
2:18 pm
Just Out Of Curiousity…? Does anyone Think that D.O.B. should have his own show on FSN…?
I’m Not Kissing A..s, But D.O.B. has taken Over as the season-long diary of the braves (Especially since TBS Stopped carry them and gone to the Toilet!) D.O.B. has taken over the role of Skip and Pete…
D.O.B.’s Blog has to be the Top Blog on the ajc…It’s been a pleasure to know that he goes all out to provide all braves fans with the latest 411
sri
June 4th, 2009
2:19 pm
RHR,
He is currently chatting on ESPN.
http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/chatESPN?event_id=26795
Guessing Game
June 4th, 2009
2:19 pm
What I like about McLouth at the top of the order is the same thing I like about Garret in the cleanup. They SORT OF fit there, and will do fine, and in the meantime, the guys who were a bit awkward in those spots (KJ, McCann et al), and who shine big time in other spots, can go to their most comfortable hole in the order.
Thrillhouse44
June 4th, 2009
2:19 pm
McClouth got the news at his apartment. He leaves friends behind. He’ll be ok. c jonze
Thank goodness for Facebook.
Lunatic Fringe
June 4th, 2009
2:19 pm
Steve from OH
June 4th, 2009
2:17 pm
RHR–he’s chatting on ESPN right now. Supposed to be mostly a draft chat, but he’s a sucker for a chance to rip Francoeur
As are most on this blog
Shaun
June 4th, 2009
2:19 pm
Are some folks really debating whether it is a waste to have McLouth in the leadoff spot?
McFann :Ô:
June 4th, 2009
2:20 pm
Steve from OH–
You’re welcome.
I kinda wonder if some of these folks have actually seen a senile person…it’s a sad sight.
I never have, but yeah, it’s pretty sad.
DWW
June 4th, 2009
2:20 pm
Macon Braves
I think Hanson will get skipped if the game never starts tonight.
GboroBravo
June 4th, 2009
2:20 pm
I hope Mclouth doesn’t start his stint as a Brave like Kotchman did.
AndyC
June 4th, 2009
2:20 pm
McFann
No worries. It’s your thing. Go with it.
DAM
June 4th, 2009
2:21 pm
When Schafer is ready to hit major-league pitching, he needs to be in CF, and we need to shift McLouth to LF. McLouth won a Gold Glove last year, true. He won it because he only made 1 error. However, he simply does NOT get to a lot of balls that other CFs get to.
I’m not making this up based on my own opinion. Here’s the link to the website for the Fielding Bible.
http://www.fieldingbible.com/
Check out the plus/minus leaders for 2008. Who’s dead last for all CF in the majors? Yep, Nate McLouth.
http://www.billjamesonline.net/fieldingbible/charts/leaders2-08.gif
I’m not saying McLouth is a bad fielder. He’s very sure-handed. All I’m saying is why on earth would you move the fielder with excellent range and outstanding arm (Schafer) to LF while leaving the CF with (statistically) the worst range in the majors (McLouth) in CF?
Guessing Game
June 4th, 2009
2:21 pm
Shoot. Mets scoring. 9 to 5. What a way to make a living.
buzzmeat (BMAC AT CLEANUP!)
June 4th, 2009
2:22 pm
WHAT # in Mclouth? and is he planning on playing tonight?
MFin04
June 4th, 2009
2:23 pm
Just listened to the Frank Wren interview…I think he honestly doesn’t know where Bobby is going to hit Nate.
McFann :Ô:
June 4th, 2009
2:24 pm
AndyC–
OK, good, ’cause I’m gonna have to. Well, maybe if McCann would hit more um…doubles, I wouldn’t have these problems…
bravos2249
June 4th, 2009
2:24 pm
McLouth has good career numbers against divisional foes…expect Washington. He’ll fit right in. Regardless how we finish this guy is on a team now that can win. Let’s hope he flourishes and doesn’t put pressure on himself.
DAM
June 4th, 2009
2:25 pm
And the only way to break up all the LH in our lineup is to shift Escobar down in the lineup.
McLouth
Kotchman
Chipper
McCann
Escobar
Anderson
KJ
Francoeur
RHR
June 4th, 2009
2:25 pm
That’s hilarious, Steve. My kinda guy.
Is it raining anywhere in metro atlanta now? We were supposed to have storms today and so far, nothing. It’s probably waiting for game time. Doesn’t Mother Nature know that Lowe is the rainmaker, not JJ?
Steve from OH
June 4th, 2009
2:25 pm
Can someone post the link to Wren’s interview this morning (on 680 I think) if it’s available?
Steve from OH
June 4th, 2009
2:26 pm
James (LA): If the Braves have their choice of Wheeler or White at #7, who should they take?
Keith Law: (2:24 PM ET ) Wheeler.
MFin04
June 4th, 2009
2:27 pm
Steve from OH–
You’re welcome.
I kinda wonder if some of these folks have actually seen a senile person…it’s a sad sight.
I never have, but yeah, it’s pretty sad.
You guys seen Bobby in the dugout? It’s pretty sad, the man looks lost, doesn’t argue anymore, puts the wrong guys in wrong situations. Just can’t remember what to do in certain situations.
Tomahawkin
June 4th, 2009
2:27 pm
RHR
I Live On the Southside of the “A” (Stockbridge) And It is not raining out here… Maybe we will get this one in…I want to see Mclouth Bad!!!
John
June 4th, 2009
2:28 pm
If McLouth bats leadoff, I’m not sure I’d stick with Esco in the 2-hole…Esco hits a bunch of “skimmers”…I’d start with KJ in the 2-hole and see how that works out. Can always change later. Plus, Esco would “breakup” the lefties if he was hitting in, let’s say, the 5-hole. Nate gets on 1B…opens up the hole for KJ, and if he steals 2B…KJ is more likely to get him over to 3B by pulling the ball…jmo…and a PLEASANT “problem” to have…btw
Heath (Cleveland)
June 4th, 2009
2:28 pm
Best one of all….
“Jim (NJ): When you make burgers, what kind of beef do you use, 85%? 87%, 90% or 93%?
Keith Law: (2:24 PM ET ) 85%. 93% produces hockey pucks.”
Steve from OH
June 4th, 2009
2:28 pm
You guys seen Bobby in the dugout? It’s pretty sad, the man looks lost, doesn’t argue anymore, puts the wrong guys in wrong situations. Just can’t remember what to do in certain situations
Oh man, you didn’t just say that, did you?
Macon Braves (RIP)
June 4th, 2009
2:29 pm
I think Hanson will get skipped if the game never starts tonight.
Are you trying to start a riot?
Guessing Game
June 4th, 2009
2:29 pm
lmao@ Keith Law’s “hockey pucks”
Willy Wally
June 4th, 2009
2:29 pm
I love when McClouth is called a sure-handed outfielder. What the hell does that mean? You don’t see too many unsure-handed outfielders, just ones with a lack of range, a bad arm, or inability to judge a ball off the bat. But sure hands? How often do you see an outfielder drop a ball he gets to?
bravos2249
June 4th, 2009
2:30 pm
Everyone who keeps asking for McLouth and his number…in the words of Boog…”Your on the internet, look it up”
Guessing Game
June 4th, 2009
2:30 pm
Sean Green’s in the house. “And here… we…. GO!”
dogsbrekky
June 4th, 2009
2:31 pm
Nelson Cruz at the plate is a thing of absolute beauty
and I say this with a long history of heterosexuality..
guy is an animal
Heath (Cleveland)
June 4th, 2009
2:32 pm
Yes, I like McLouth down in the order for “this” club as it is constructed today, but, if he bats lead-off…here is my preference:
1.) McLouth
2.) Kotchman
3.) Chipper
4.) McCann
5.) Escobar
6.) Anderson
7.) Francoeur
8.) Johnson
That gives pretty good L/R balance in the lineup.
Brave Dog
June 4th, 2009
2:32 pm
You have a guy with speed and a solid OBP who is comfortable in the lead-off spot, that is where you put him. KJ doesn’t like it there (at least based on his performance). Three points:
1) The team that scores first wins at a disproportionate rate. Lead off home runs never hurt.
2) Nice to have a power threat to come up after a sac bunt.
3) His OBP and speed are needed in front of Chipper and BMac.
The lineup:
McLouth, Escobar, CJ, BMac, GA/Diaz, JF, KJ, Kotchman. JF/KJ interchangeable for righty/lefty matchups. When Mac is out just move everybody up one and stick Ross in at eighth. Easy enough, now let’s play ball!
TcD
June 4th, 2009
2:37 pm
Steve from OH Here you go…..
http://www.680thefan.com/audio/Frank%20Wren%20TRA%20060409.mp3v
Brave Dog
June 4th, 2009
2:37 pm
Willy Wally- “How often do you see an outfielder drop a ball he gets to?”
Ain’t watched Garret Anderson much I take it?
Sir Stealth
June 4th, 2009
2:38 pm
The fact is that there is just no good way to handle the situation that the Braves faced. It was a mistake to bring Glavine back into the fold this year in the first place, and they probably should have tried to let him know they might go in this direction when he got hurt again and through the process, but nobody can go back in time, and it’s hard to say that you shouldn’t make a move that is clearly correct from both a baseball and financial standpoint.
It’s gutwrenching for things to end badly with legends, and I’m feeling the emotion too. But I’m not sure that enough people criticizing the move know what exactly they would have done differently as on yesterday, they just know that it doesn’t feel good. I just about had an emotional meltdown when we let Smoltz leave town, but over time, it has felt like the right decision based on what Smoltz expected and how much money we have paid these guys not to pitch over the last couple of years.
It’s not a new, modern development for legends not to have a perfect retirement with the team that they were great for. I just really, really hope that time heals the wounds and we see these guys back with close, positive connections to the Atlanta Braves sooner rather than later.
MFin04
June 4th, 2009
2:38 pm
Kotchman is no longer a 2-spot hitter on this team. Brave dog’s lineup is nice. Escobar batting 2nd is a good idea because Nate has good speed and doubles power. Escobar is batting .400 with RISP and the ground balls he hit can get Nate over to third for Chipper and McCann.
Guessing Game
June 4th, 2009
2:38 pm
Folks, when the Buster Olneys of the world blast the Bravos for canning Glavine, you have to keep in mind they have NO NOTION of the Braves contending this year. None. It’s the farthest thing from their minds, even if they give it a little lip service. They think of Glave & the Braves like we think of Seattle & Griffey: “What would it hurt?”
But we’re right on the edge of contention. Right on the edge. Can’t lose a single game in the name of a 80 mph heater guy’s HOF send-off Parade. The team isn’t about the players. The players are about the team.
Bill M.
June 4th, 2009
2:39 pm
There was no right way to handle the Glavine ordeal. It was the right move. You just have to force the olders players out. They want to hang on forever. They don’t care about winning, it’s just about money. Glavine should just take the million and run. Look at the people that’s out of work and these selfish ballplayers think they are in another universe. Who’s going to be next to go? If Francouer doesn’t improve by mid July, ship him out. Hopefully B.C. will retire after this season. He’s been there long enough and it’s time to move on.
Bob Dole
June 4th, 2009
2:40 pm
i’ve never been so excited in anticipation of the next blog. The last 20 hours have been so exciting and i know DOB will put a great spin on it.
dogsbrekky
June 4th, 2009
2:40 pm
mfin – there is far too much nicety and intellect on this blog today
I am hoping Larry may show up and destroy that !
McPoyle
June 4th, 2009
2:41 pm
Heath – while i agree there’s a pressing need to split up the lefties in the order, i think chipper and escobar have to be the two who stay where they are at 2,3. Kotch at the 2 isn’t horrible, but he’s pulling a train behind him on the basepaths. It’d be nice to have some speed in front of Chipper, Mac, and GA.
It will be interesting to see how the cards unfold though, we could see 5 different lineups in the first 5 days. It’s anybody’s guess to this point.
Turtsnap
June 4th, 2009
2:42 pm
What a boring day thus far, eh? My head was still spinning last night from the events 5 PM’ish on. I can only imagine how Braves brass and DOB felt.
I haven’t been reading through the posts, so I don’t know if speculation has begun yet. Just wondering where Glavine might end up. My hunch says perhaps Milwaukee or the Mets. Anyone hearing anything?
TcD
June 4th, 2009
2:42 pm
Oops…drop the extraneous “v” off the link address posted at 2:37 and you will get the FW interview on 680 this AM..sorry bout that
SP
June 4th, 2009
2:42 pm
There’s a reason Cody Ross would cost less in trade than McLouth: he has one of the most extreme LHP/RHP splits in the league. This year he is .966 OPS vs. LHP and .690 OPS vs. RHP, last three year’s it’s .969 vs. LHP and .759 vs. RHP. The Marlins gave him a chance to be an everyday-guy this year and he hasn’t shown he can hit righties consistently. He’s also one of the streakiest players in the league, a la KJ (though he’s caught the Braves during a couple of those good streaks, if I recall).
I also like McLouth’s contract better. Ross will make about the same thing this year ($2.225M) but is arb-eligible again next year (meaning he’ll probably make close to the same $4.5M McLouth will again in 2010) before hitting FA in 2011.
Macon Braves (RIP)
June 4th, 2009
2:42 pm
Heath I like that lineup, with one exception….Failcoeur. I like Keith Laws take on it, he should be in the lineup in Mississippi, not in Atlanta. I’d play Diaz in RF. Heck, I think I’d rather see Barton in RF over Frenchy!
Steve from OH
June 4th, 2009
2:42 pm
Thanks TcD, but that link isn’t working for me. Care to re-post?
MFin04
June 4th, 2009
2:42 pm
The game from what I read is going to be rained out, so really we have another 24 hours to talk about all this stuff.
Steve from OH
June 4th, 2009
2:43 pm
Oops never mind I saw your other post. Thanks.
rjbman in atlanta
June 4th, 2009
2:44 pm
RHR-I agree that the excuse Wren gave for releasing Glavine, and in particular, the statement he made “we just don’t think he can perform at the major league level” just seemed like unnecessary salt in the wound.
After Glavine requested his outright release, what could Wren really say? If it wasn’t for the performance, than it had to be for the money. And how would that have gone over?
TcD
June 4th, 2009
2:44 pm
Steve from OH
Sure, odd little character intervention there…
http://www.680thefan.com/audio/Frank%20Wren%20TRA%20060409.mp3
RHR
June 4th, 2009
2:45 pm
Where did you read the game was going to be rained out? They never call off games 4 hours before 1st pitch.
Lew
June 4th, 2009
2:45 pm
I’ve seen a couple of proposed lineups with Infante in them-are y’all aware he won’t be back probably until August? I also saw a mention somewhere that the Braves were only 3 games out of the Wild Card race. Seriously? Wild Card race at the beginning of June? Might we suggest some tranquilizers?
South Paw
June 4th, 2009
2:46 pm
I also like Escobar in the 5 hole. I think we need a good right handed bat there. McLouth 1st and Kotchman or Kelly 2nd work quite well.
I could also see Escobar leading off and McLouth hitting 2nd. This most likely won’t happen, but McLouth would protect Escobar, and Chipper would protect McLouth. Of course, McLouth could bat lower in the lineup as well.
Whatever the scenario, we have many options now.
Macon Braves (RIP)
June 4th, 2009
2:47 pm
I posted a couple of lineups earlier, not sure which I like better but would love to see one of these two:
1. McLouth CF
2. Escobar SS
3. Jones 3B
4. McCann C
5. Anderson LF
6. Johnson 2B
7. Diaz RF
8. Kotchman 1B
or:
1. McClouth CF
2. Kotchman 1B
3. Jones 3B
4. McCann C
5. Anderson LF
6. Escobar SS
7. Johnson 2B
8. Diaz RF
Sir Stealth
June 4th, 2009
2:47 pm
I love the McLouth trade. It seems like we have given up a lot of prospects lately beginning with the Tex trade, but everyone traded, with the possible exception of Neftali Feliz (promising, but not yet in the majors at a time when the Braves have a stacked rotation), was blocked within this organization. Elvis Andrus was blocked by Escobar. Salty and Flowers were both blocked by McCann. Harrison is not superior to Hanson and probably not to Medlen either. We have Schafer ahead of Gorkys, and McLouth coming in at that position anyway. Giving up someone with Locke’s upside is tough, but he hasn’t looked that great so far way down in the minors. So it’s correct to bring up some of your own prospects but be willing to use some to add established players.
McLouth is an enormous upgrade over what we have had in center field. He adds both power and speed, the Braves two glaring weaknesses. He is not just a rental. You can say what you want about his range statistics, but a gold glove means something. I feel like he is most likely to slide over when Schafer is ready, but there is certainly no need to make that decision now. I’m actually kind of amazed we were able to add a player of this caliber, under a fair contract for several more years, this early in the season. This is not the kind of player an organization usually just parts with at this juncture and I think that Pittsburgh fans really aren’t happy about it.
Guessing Game
June 4th, 2009
2:48 pm
Predict the level of Braves Blastery in DOB’s upcoming blog.
1. Level-headed, with just a paragraph or so saying it could have been handled better.
2. Grumpy, with enough hints all through it that he dislikes the way it went down.
3. Cool-headedly Damning, using a word like “debacle” or “awful” or “no excuse” a couple times, but them moving on.
4. 5 Alarm Terrence Moore Blast-o-thon, unprecedented O’Brien upsetness.
I say “2″.
dogsbrekky
June 4th, 2009
2:48 pm
GLAV could end up in Texas. Just watched their bone head pitching staff give up a huge lead with no signs of even getting an out
Mixxo
June 4th, 2009
2:49 pm
The game’s rained out??? Already???
Heath (Cleveland)
June 4th, 2009
2:50 pm
In NO WAY am I saying that McLouth and Sizemore are the same talents…but in similar fashions, both are put in the lead-off spot because of their speed when neither should be there. Sizemore is a 3-hole hitter, most would agree. McLouth is probably a 5/6 guy on a typical offensive team. Since he is on the Braves, I would rather se McLouth in the 4 hole over the 1-hole, thought. Batting between Chipper and McCann the dude would have no option but to rake with the pitches he’ll likely see. Unlike other guys on this team, he can actually do something with good pitches.
Another comparison is putting Soriano in the lead-off spot… His solo HR to lead off the game against the Braves didn’t hurt, but it’s impact on the game was very minimal (they lost that game to the Braves as you may recall). Guys that have 30+ HR potential should not be hitting 1st in the line-up when no one else on the team can do that.
As for wasting his speed in the 4th hole. McCann is the perfect guy to hit in front of if you have speed. McCann has great plate discipline and can hit with two strikes as well as anyone. I think on this team, I wouldn’t hesitate to put McLouth between Chipper and McCann. Besides, if you put McLouth in at first, how many times do you think he’ll be eliminated with the DP?
Knuckle Sandwich
June 4th, 2009
2:51 pm
Guessing Game…very well said.
AndyC
June 4th, 2009
2:51 pm
MFin04
Did Bobby Cox steal your lunch money or something? You really don’t like him do you?
Daniel
June 4th, 2009
2:51 pm
guessing game- I am going to pick #2 also.
Although I think it should be #1
David Wright
June 4th, 2009
2:52 pm
I have two Gold Gloves that mean something.
You are correct, Sir.
Daniel
June 4th, 2009
2:52 pm
the game is already a rainout?
MFin04
June 4th, 2009
2:53 pm
http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/graph/USGA0028?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared
David O'Brien
June 4th, 2009
2:54 pm
NEW BLOGGAGE
dogsbrekky
June 4th, 2009
2:55 pm
MFin – It is about to pee down here in NY, not sure if that affects the game down there in the ATL ?
dogsbrekky
June 4th, 2009
2:55 pm
ty Dobi One Knobi
RHR
June 4th, 2009
2:55 pm
I sat # 3, guessing game. But as we all know, the song he chooses will tell the tale.
MFin04
June 4th, 2009
2:56 pm
I don’t get why everyone is in love with Bobby? His managing this year has been at best…below average. Lots of bad moves. Keep running Boyer, Bennett, Buddy out there and they keep getting hammered. Keep playing Schafer in CF when Infante should have gotten a shot out there.
His managing has cost the Braves enough game so far this year that we could be leading this division.
matt
June 4th, 2009
2:56 pm
just saw wilson betemit was desginated by the white sox.i think we could easily bring him back for the minimum and fill the infante void.what do you think DOB??
RHR
June 4th, 2009
2:56 pm
Yes David Wright, it means that, apparently, you are cute and you play in NY. Congratulations.
Heath (Cleveland)
June 4th, 2009
3:02 pm
Oh, and McLouth immediately becomes our HR and RBI leader… in the lead-off spot…hmmm.
semiballcoach
June 4th, 2009
3:06 pm
if wren had made a generic statement, that would have led to questions about glavines performance and he would have had to answer those questions honestly or face a greater wrath from the masses
semiballcoach
June 4th, 2009
3:08 pm
that’s one of the problems nowadays—we can’t tell a person the truth about their performance (school, work, etc) it has to be sugar-coated so we don’t hurt their feelings..truth is glavine played baseball until he was into his 40’s and he made a few dollars
semiballcoach
June 4th, 2009
3:10 pm
wilson has been to too many buffets recently
DCBrave
June 4th, 2009
3:30 pm
Boy! I was away for couple of days, and boom, three big moves.
I must say that as much as I wish the Braves could’ve handled this a bit better, I’m in no way of thinking this move (releasing Glavine) is a bad one, and emotionally I don’t feel a thing for Glavine (maybe unfarely)maybe because he left us once before anyway.
These series of triple moves may turn out to be signitory, which defines Wren regardless of the result – gutsy, bold and unemotional.
I think I started to like the guy.
getmattholliday
June 4th, 2009
4:11 pm
McLouth should lead off on a regular basis.
Flat Bill Kid
June 4th, 2009
4:34 pm
TP should quit stuffing his face in the dugout and tell Frenchy to go up looking for a walk. Then once the count is in his favor, hack away. Frenchy surely to goodness can see that this would help his team so much more. Heck it may even turn him around. Frenchy should STOP swinging at the first pitch. Why doesnt he realize that a higher pitch count and allowing the on-deck guy to see some pitches thrown is important to his teammates too. Dude has got to quit being a selfish batter and help us out. I hope we keep him and fix him. Cmon Frenchy, I’m pulling for you to figure it out.
Doc Holiday
June 4th, 2009
6:10 pm
I also think that it will be a mistake not to put Nate leading off, and I think thats why he is on this team, not for his power, he is not the RBI man we are looking for. He is not the answer for our lack of power, but the answer for our leadoff problem. You can also bat KJ 5th if you want him to have lots of ABs.
Doc Holiday
June 4th, 2009
6:14 pm
Wang couldnt finish the 5th inning, yet the yankees win the game…………our asian guy pitches into the 6th more often than not and he is not that lucky……….better get some more bats.
Doug Markham
June 5th, 2009
9:55 pm
No.
Let's Go Bravos!
June 12th, 2009
4:35 pm
WE need to Sweep the Orioles! We need some momentum to go into next week’s games. I need for other blogger’s to not take my screenname and say stupid things… I also want McCann to play in every game that he can. If they want to give him a day off at catcher, Put him at 1st base. We can’t afford for him to be out of the lineup every 5th day or when there is a lefty pitching!