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roja
July 30th, 2010
2:34 pm
If the Yunel trade was a kneejerk reaction then the Braves have the slowest reflexes on record. Yunel has been a hotdog for too long.
Anon21
July 30th, 2010
2:34 pm
Is Ellsbury really a high-OBP guy? The .355 mark last year is quite respectable, but the .336 mark in ‘08 is barely above league average. It’s kind of difficult when you’re talking about a guy with a short MLB track record, but his career OBP of .347 is nothing to get excited about, even if it’s possible that he’s going in the right direction…
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:35 pm
I said I believe but if U looked it Ok.
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:35 pm
and he never hit below .299 in the minors!!!
Shaunn
July 30th, 2010
2:36 pm
Guys…have you forgotten Ellsbury has BROKEN ribs….hes been on the DL since May…..the only light to him is you can possibly put him in the leadoff spot…bat prado 2nd…..heyward 3rd….drop chipper to 6th.
Joey
July 30th, 2010
2:37 pm
Suck that, Ken Macha!!
Heisenberg
July 30th, 2010
2:37 pm
Greg, be concerned about the Nats by 2012. They have some nice young players beside that pitcher on the DL like Desmond & Morse. Plus this years first round pick. They look like they finally have a plan and could be on the upswing about the same time the Phillies & Mets start getting old.
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:37 pm
We need a POWER Hitter..Ellsbury is not. He also is another lefty. We need a relief pitcher!
912 Dawg
July 30th, 2010
2:38 pm
I wonder if the Braves will make a deal today or tomorrow. Better not wait too long
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:38 pm
he coming back soon tho.
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:38 pm
joe that is a good argument. he adds another lefty bat. =(
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:39 pm
but there are no CONSISTANT power hitters out there. just career years like bautista and GONZALEZ lol.
Shaunn
July 30th, 2010
2:40 pm
“Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:38 pm
he coming back soon tho.
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But dude he hasnt played since May….you expect this move to put us over the top? Youre nuts……
onebravosfan
July 30th, 2010
2:40 pm
It seems like Ellsbury would help us with speed on the bases, he stole home on Andy Pettite in 2009. He also can play CF, he went 178 games without an error. Seems like a good fit for us.
shadetree
July 30th, 2010
2:40 pm
Man o man WOW
This just in.
The Bravos have traded Kris Medlin, Kawakami and Dunn to the Cubs for Marlon Byrd.
Can I get a yeah baby?
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:40 pm
Shaunn U are right. He’s only played in 9 Games the YEAR!!!!!!!! Ellsbury is not the answer…………..
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:40 pm
BTW the nats first round pick harper is going back to college. lol
Kashi
July 30th, 2010
2:42 pm
NO Fielder, plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:42 pm
Shadetree, U been in the sun to long………………….
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:42 pm
shadetree…
bs lol
Heisenberg
July 30th, 2010
2:42 pm
shadetree…just in from where?
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
2:44 pm
just in from crazytown
Kashi
July 30th, 2010
2:44 pm
Are you serious, shadetree? We can’t be this stupid.
Heisenberg
July 30th, 2010
2:45 pm
The part about KK & Dunn sounds good.
Kashi
July 30th, 2010
2:45 pm
Post the link shadetree. Are you bs-ing?
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:45 pm
Nut house…but I would like Byrd.. When he was free agent Braves fans didn’t want him…now look.
lmao
July 30th, 2010
2:45 pm
no wonder they call u shadetree
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
2:46 pm
shadetree probably gets paid to get MLBTR hits, because you know we ALL just went and looked.
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:48 pm
I didn’t look ..Wren not that crazy.
What would it take for Byrd?
Heisenberg
July 30th, 2010
2:48 pm
Medlen scheduled to pitch tonight.
Kashi
July 30th, 2010
2:49 pm
Lets kick his (shadetree) ass.
Michaelprick
July 30th, 2010
2:49 pm
In other breaking news: The Atlanta Braves have traded Jesse Chavez to a Quiktrip station in exchange for a box of sunflower seeds.
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:50 pm
ShadeA@@ ran everyone off.
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
2:50 pm
its bs he wants attention. but anyway. i wish berkman was in a braves uni before willingham is
ShaunC
July 30th, 2010
2:50 pm
Medlen is pitching tonight, no?
Kashi
July 30th, 2010
2:51 pm
That was a sorry trade – Soriano for Chavez. Now Wren is looking for bullpen help. What the heck?
Frank Wren
July 30th, 2010
2:51 pm
I want to start by saying this has been a great season but Liberty Media has asked me to squeeze a penny out of my butt and could care less if the Braves win, so we are now going to begin to wave the flag. Sorry Braves fans, your only hope is Ted Turner or Author Blank buying the Braves.
joe
July 30th, 2010
2:52 pm
Good, now get Hanson and Lowe figured out, or the Braves are toast in the east.
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:52 pm
Espn insider said Wren talking to Royals but it didn’t say about who. Royal GM and Wren big Buddies.
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
2:53 pm
speaking of, has Ted Turner expressed any interest in that because that would be AMAZING
JoJo the Godfather
July 30th, 2010
2:53 pm
Most Boston fans view Ellsbury as a bit of a diva…They doubt the extent of his injury and questions his demands to use his own trainers and get his own medical opinions outside of team doctors…He’s also made some comments about discussing a contract extension only once he’s playing up to his potential so that he can maximize his pay day…While that may need to be every player’s strategy, probably not a good idea to say anything along those lines to the media…Send Melky or McLouth, Dunn, cash, and some prospects for Ellsbury and give it a shot…Its been so long since we’ve had some serious speed on this team.
BillnJax
July 30th, 2010
2:53 pm
To Someguy: Crawfords not going anywhere while the Rays are still in the hunt. How about Cory Hart? Career .276 avg 89 HRs. Perfect…
Donny Corleone
July 30th, 2010
2:53 pm
This just in: Venters’ arm just fell off because Bobby overused him in anticipation of his suspension.
Bobby's Cox
July 30th, 2010
2:53 pm
Trade Chipper and his broke-A@@ to an A.L. team for someone, anyone who won’t roll over every bloody pitch in an RBI situation. Ride out into the sunset, Loyalty…Give me a break, he should have retired before the All-Star Break. HE has been DOA since the middle of the 2009 season.
Donny Corleone
July 30th, 2010
2:56 pm
This just in: The Braves are in a team slump.
Prince Fielder
July 30th, 2010
2:56 pm
That’s it! I’ve had it! (*charges the mound in slow motion, all blousy and Jello-like*)
Brew Crew
July 30th, 2010
2:57 pm
That ain’t write. he was head hunting an all-star. You could tell he was throwing at Big Cecil from the beady look in his eye. this is a disgrace
Joe
July 30th, 2010
2:57 pm
Donny, Thats been going on since all-star game. won 6 lost 7.
Michaelprick
July 30th, 2010
2:57 pm
You can’t trade Chipper, he can veto any trade.
Donny Corleone
July 30th, 2010
2:58 pm
Joe I thought it was just in.
Melk was a very bad choice.
July 30th, 2010
2:58 pm
If we deal with KC… Farnsworth and Ankiel.
extremus
July 30th, 2010
2:59 pm
That certainly is welcome and timely news; going into Cincinnati without Venters would have been very unsettling with our recent pitching difficulties.
.
July 30th, 2010
2:59 pm
That ain’t write? damn where’s Mr. Webster
justin
July 30th, 2010
3:00 pm
Ken Macha is a whinebag. He should fill out and submit a ‘hurt feelings’ grievance form.
Michaelprick
July 30th, 2010
3:00 pm
Yeah, lets get Farnsworth from the Royals so he can give up another big homerun like he did against Houston that cost us the game.
shade wannabee
July 30th, 2010
3:01 pm
So the whole Marlon Byrd deal was indeed a joke? Yes or No?
Joe
July 30th, 2010
3:01 pm
Donny U right. just having a little fun, friend.
Donny Corleone
July 30th, 2010
3:02 pm
This just in: Joe and Donny man-hug.
Bobby's Cox
July 30th, 2010
3:02 pm
The Braves need speed and a power bat…BAD. Chipper IS no longer an everyday player and Glaus has fallen apart. The Braves have too many platoon or near platoon situations right now. 1B, 3B, LF, CF. Our New “old, supposedly reliable, He’s a professional hitter (sick of hearing that catchphrase), ya know” has not done squat. So sick of hearing Joe Simpson pump and prop Non-Speedy Gonzales up.
.
July 30th, 2010
3:03 pm
They may be after Byrd but they will not give up the farm to get him.
Wooderson
July 30th, 2010
3:03 pm
THIS JUST IN VIA JAYSON STARK: Dodgers trade Andre Ethier to Braves for Kris Medlen and Eddie Perez
curley, moe & larry
July 30th, 2010
3:05 pm
trade for Billy Brewer !
Heisenberg
July 30th, 2010
3:05 pm
We need Farnsworth in case Fielder charges mound.
Wooderson
July 30th, 2010
3:06 pm
dodgers also get cash considerations and 3 Mexi-dawgs
Donny Corleone
July 30th, 2010
3:06 pm
Nah, we just need a rodeo bulldogger to rope him and tie him up.
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
3:08 pm
yes shade it was a joke.
Bobby's Cox
July 30th, 2010
3:09 pm
I would trade Dunn, Kawakami, Chavez and Resop and Glaus to the Red Sox for Ellsbury. His brokeback ribs will heal soon enough. Eat part of KK’s contract, bring up Freeman and call it a day.
justin
July 30th, 2010
3:09 pm
THIS JUST IN – Braves trade 7 game lead for wild card battle.
Joe
July 30th, 2010
3:10 pm
Wooderson is another Joke.
Good day.
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
3:11 pm
haha this stuff is ridiculous. Just in Braves acquire Prince Fielder and Corey Hart for Chip Caray, The tomahawk chopping Chik-fil-A cow and the drill from the home depot tool race
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
3:11 pm
well either way, I like Ellsbury and apparently so do the braves according to fan house, MLBTR, and the brave chop.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/07/red-sox-have-explored-trades-for-many-relievers.html
http://thebravechop.blogspot.com/
Shaunn
July 30th, 2010
3:12 pm
“Bobby’s Cox
July 30th, 2010
3:09 pm
I would trade Dunn, Kawakami, Chavez and Resop and Glaus to the Red Sox for Ellsbury. His brokeback ribs will heal soon enough. Eat part of KK’s contract, bring up Freeman and call it a day.
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Unload 5 players for 1??? are you stupid…..a guy whos played 9 games…and is hitting .250….this year? Wow you obviously know JACK about baseball……Boston is going to take on all of those salaries…..this isnt MLB 2010 The Show….this is REAL LIFE.
Ripcord
July 30th, 2010
3:13 pm
Well has a bulldogger ranch in Texas that he sell rodeo Bulls for big $$$$. Wish we had his bat.
912 Dawg
July 30th, 2010
3:13 pm
3:12 and the Braves haven’t done a thing
curley, moe & larry
July 30th, 2010
3:14 pm
The Drill, & Homer the Brave for Billy Brewer and his yellow slide.
Bobby's Cox
July 30th, 2010
3:14 pm
Like to Chip Caray trade..Will commit Hari Kari if I have to listen to Chip or gosh forbid Ernie Johnson, Jr. continue to call games.
Ripcord
July 30th, 2010
3:15 pm
I don’t believe Braves will do anything major.
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
3:15 pm
THIS JUST IN: The Braves send Hammerin’ Hank from the tool race to Washington for giant head Abe Lincoln
Heisenberg
July 30th, 2010
3:16 pm
some of you sound like you have been sampling some of my home cooking
curley, moe & larry
July 30th, 2010
3:17 pm
those big head presidents are scary looking,
Bobby Boy
July 30th, 2010
3:19 pm
hey… i like mlb 2010 the show. hahaha
Bobby's Cox
July 30th, 2010
3:21 pm
Shaunn-Obviously you take these blog posting wayyy too seriously. Threw out something silly and found a sucker to bite..Enjoy the rest of your workday at the garage parking lot. At least you can look forward to the AC at the Quick Trip while working later tonight..Oh, can you make sure that the Mountain Dew dispenser is properly working, it was out of service the last time I stopped in….kidding, humor and sarcasm abound..
912 Dawg
July 30th, 2010
3:22 pm
This is what a Espn writer said when asked if the Braves want a big bat, why would they be interested in Ellsbury? “when teams say they want a bat, it doesn’t always mean a middle of the order type. Sometimes it just means they want a position player. And even if they acquired a Crisp, Rajai Davis or Ellsbury, it doesn’t mean they can’t still go try and get Ross, Willingham, etc…”
curley, moe & larry
July 30th, 2010
3:23 pm
This just in… Phillies’ vomitter sentenced to 1 to 3 months in jail ! Phillies fan are the best !
hmmmmmm
July 30th, 2010
3:24 pm
NO WHERE on MLB does it say anything about Red Sox trading Ellsbury or Braves being interested much less discussing it. What it DOES SAY is when Ellsbury returns the Red Sox may trade A OUTFIELDER for bullpen help. Where that became they are trading Ellsbury much less to the Braves is beyond stupidity ….
danny
July 30th, 2010
3:26 pm
The braves dont need to make a trade, but they need chipper out of the lineup i dont get it y are they so loyal to him but not Andruw or Murph or Justice. In his day chipper very good hitter, but was never that good in the field, unless your going to get a player you can control for a while y waste your talent on another texiera type deal.
hmmmmmm
July 30th, 2010
3:27 pm
http://thebravechop.blogspot.com/???? who the crap is that other than some fan writing his daily blog? Puleazzzzzze
Michaelprick
July 30th, 2010
3:27 pm
I really don’t see the Braves being interested in Ellsbury. He’s hurt and hasn’t played hardly at all this year. I do see the Braves getting Willingham or Ross, but regardless of what happens in the next 24 hours, the Braves need to take at least 2 of the 3 games against the Reds. They play 19 home games in August which should help.
Shaunn
July 30th, 2010
3:28 pm
912….Glad to see im not the only dork on the live ESPN trade blog
danny
July 30th, 2010
3:29 pm
This just in braves trade for Albert Pujols for Joe Simpson,Cheif Nok-a-homa and the Big Ass Drum on the concorse
BravesfaninWis
July 30th, 2010
3:30 pm
Thought for sure I would come home and see the Braves in at least trade discussions with someone, but no. They are really showing me that they could care less if the Phillies catch and pass us, otherwise they would have made a move by now. I guess getting the backup catcher extended in late July in the middle of a pennant race was more important to them.
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
3:31 pm
thats ridiculous danny…Chief Nok-A-Homa is retired
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
3:31 pm
we need the anthropomorphic polish sausage from milwaukee
ABravesFan
July 30th, 2010
3:33 pm
Finally some good news. Venters has been quite valuable for us this year. Good to know we can bring him in to face Votto in key situation if needed.
Kashi
July 30th, 2010
3:34 pm
Wren….correct your mistake, go get Adam LaRoche from D’back.
TheAntiMe
July 30th, 2010
3:35 pm
The Brewers’ stout slugger had also been hit with a pitch the night before by Tommy Hanson, one batter after Hanson gave up a homer to Ryan Braun.
Good job of working that stout ale brewing reference into the mix, DOB, as it totally works. I’ll bet that Bernie Brewer would even have to agree.
T-Bone
July 30th, 2010
3:35 pm
Yeah, but does anybody really believe that Venters wasn’t throwing at him? Sure he was, but that’s how Baseball is supposed to be played.
tristan
July 30th, 2010
3:36 pm
Wow, either the old man has some pull, or not throwing out the Brewer the next day for two plunkings, made MLB have to save some face.
BuckheadBrave
July 30th, 2010
3:36 pm
Washington is shopping Teddy but I don’t know what type of trade value he holds, he is over weight and has to wear a monocle, obviously past his prime.
curley, moe & larry
July 30th, 2010
3:36 pm
Jermaine Dye, where are you !! come out,come out, where ever you are !