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Louisville Brave
June 13th, 2011
10:45 pm
Attaboy Schaffer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tomahawkin
June 13th, 2011
10:45 pm
J-SCHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BOOM-SHOT-LOCK-BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cabravesfan
June 13th, 2011
10:45 pm
JORDANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
MIBravesFFFFFan
June 13th, 2011
10:45 pm
No shut out!!!!
David O'Brien
June 13th, 2011
10:45 pm
Schafer’s three-run homer came on 1st pitch with 2 out in 9th. Shutout averted
brian
June 13th, 2011
10:46 pm
anybody still questioning whether Nate should play over Schafer?
I still think that Schafer continues to show that giving up a bounty of top prospects for Bourn, etc, would not be worth it
count_schemula
June 13th, 2011
10:46 pm
solidify the role Schafer, even in a lost game… Nate who?
DS1
June 13th, 2011
10:46 pm
Drove over 200 miles w/ the top down today in the SC/NC mountains and upstate. Great day. Come back to a Braves/Astros laugher. They happen. We win 6 in a row and then drop a laugher, and some of you folks want to deal Lowe, Linebrink and Sherrill now?
And Fredi is the first manager to pencil in such a weak lineup?
Trying my best to be sensitive, but I’m sorry, there are some seriously stupid bloggers out there.
Good to see Uggla gettting some hits this weekend, and Heyward playing tonight with the G-Braves. Lowe sure seems to lose it quick some nights. And I thought HIcks was supposed to be a good glove man. Not tonight, huh.
But, the Braves going into this game were tied for the 3rd best record in baseball. Not too bad for a team with a sporadic offense. And right as I am typing this, Schafer puts a few on the board.
Who knows, could this be one of those come from WAY behind nights……nah..
Kentavo
June 13th, 2011
10:46 pm
And Uggla’s hot streak is over…
Tomahawkin
June 13th, 2011
10:47 pm
Game Over!
At least we didn’t get shut out. Told you guys we wouldn’t go out like that!
Linebrink For Cy
June 13th, 2011
10:47 pm
would have liked to have seen Uggla leave Houston with something better than an 0-4 day
count_schemula
June 13th, 2011
10:47 pm
The Ox with a pro at-bat as well to set it up.
Jim
June 13th, 2011
10:47 pm
You guys following the Braves on Chat Sports yet?
I like the new writer Ean – http://www.chatsports.com/atlanta-braves/
Braves fan
June 13th, 2011
10:47 pm
schafer is our leadoff rest of the year nate your new position is lf enjoy
TB
June 13th, 2011
10:48 pm
Tomahawkin once again your right. Goodnight.
Linebrink For Cy
June 13th, 2011
10:52 pm
Out of all the pitchers the Braves have, I’m not sure why people think Lowe is not a trade candidate. There’s always a few teams out there at the trade deadline looking for a reliable starter, Braves will have a surplus of starting pitching, and Lowe fits the bill as a reliable/veteran starter.
Only way I don’t see him as a candidate is if Beachy comes back and is not as effective and/or another starter goes down with an injury
Braves fan
June 13th, 2011
10:54 pm
Tomahawkin
June 13th, 2011
10:47 pm
nice try i said it long before u did scroll back and look
tiger297
June 13th, 2011
10:58 pm
key largo been around this evening?
mathman
June 13th, 2011
10:58 pm
The problem with Lowe is that few teams can afford his salary at 15mil for this season (pro rated) and 15 mil next year. Maybe, the Yanks can or would do that deal. Not many more would.
CF belongs to Schafer for the rest of the year. Not even Wren is that stupid to put a guy (McLouse) in CF who is not as good defensively, has no arm, and is not a good lead off man. Believe there would be a revolt led by Hoss if they tried to send him back to Gwinnett.
I look for JHey to be back in RF on Wed night. Hinske goes to LF. When McLouse comes back, he takes over in LF until Prado comes back. Then, McLouse becomes the 4th OF if Wren can’t find someone to take him.
brian
June 13th, 2011
10:58 pm
none of the Braves hit tonight except for Schafer. I am not going to hold tonight against Uggla and his “hot streak.” The key will be this upcoming homestand. go get ‘em dan
DS1
June 13th, 2011
11:00 pm
Today, Lowe is NOT a trade prospect. Today. Probably will never be dealt due to his contract. There are very few teams that would take on that contract, IF the Braves ever wanted to unload it. Why are we even talking about trading Lowe until we figure out what our staff will look like in July or August? Nobody knows if Huddy’s back will flare up, if Beachy will return with any sort of consistency, if Minor will become consistent, or if any of the other starters will have any injury issues for the rest of the year.
I just don’t understand why folks won’t listen to DOB and the Braves? There are NO signs that the Braves are thinking about dealing Lowe. Maybe some sportswriters from NYC are wanting to spur some interest in Lowe, so that makes it a valid rumor with some of you folks??? I really don’t understand.
Tomahawkin
June 13th, 2011
11:00 pm
Linebrink For Cy
“Out of all the pitchers the Braves have, I’m not sure why people think Lowe is not a trade candidate. ”
Because only 1-2 teams who are in contention can take on his salary. Not to mention not many teams have what we are looking for…
Tomahawkin
June 13th, 2011
11:03 pm
DS1
Co-sign on your last post…You explained it better than I did…
I don’t see why so many people on here think we are going to seriously be aggressive on trading player X for player X when its June and we are 9 games over .500?
My Name is Freddie (I've Forgot All About My Great Approach To Hitting Since I Hit That Mammouth Home Run) Freeman
June 13th, 2011
11:05 pm
Fellas, I will hit you another home run. I promise.
MIBravesFFFFFan
June 13th, 2011
11:07 pm
”
June 13th, 2011
10:58 pm
key largo been around this evening?”
Earlier, yes.
Linebrink For Cy
June 13th, 2011
11:08 pm
“There are NO signs that the Braves are thinking about dealing Lowe.”
well of course there wouldn’t be signs now it’s still early June, you won’t hear anything about trades being discussed until probably mid-July at the earliest.
Though with the Braves there wouldn’t be any signs as they never talk about deals being discussed
Powder Blue
June 13th, 2011
11:10 pm
Could the Nate McLouth era be over?
count_schemula
June 13th, 2011
11:10 pm
I don’t even sit Hinske for McLouth at this point. I see McLouth as a, what, sort of late inning replacement pinch runner guy. We watched him for years. Just have not seen anything interesting. Just because we are stuck with him is not a good enough reason to play him.
DS1
June 13th, 2011
11:11 pm
T
Most of us remember 2008. You can never have enough good pitching.
I really think the Braves do not see the Lowe signing as an albatross. When he signed, he was a good acquisition. Is he worth 15 million per, probably not. But is he valuable to our team, definitely.
The Braves have 3 starters at a $$ bargain, so Lowe’s 15 million does not hurt so much.
PLUS, if the Braves shipped him on July 31st to the Yankees, they would probably not turn around and deal for a large contract to replace the money.
For you fans that think that freeing up salary is paramount, I really don’t think the Braves are agreeing with your point of view.
And if your point of view is contrary to the Braves point of view, it really makes you look a tad bit silly pushing the point. Not saying this to be contrary, but just telling it the way I see it.
count_schemula
June 13th, 2011
11:11 pm
Oh, Schafer, Pro-tip: Minute Maid is a fairly easy park to HR in. It was nice. It was fun. But don’t go thinking you got that mad I know I can Rafael Furcal 16HR power. 1 single, a double and a walk every night and untold love will come your way.
brian
June 13th, 2011
11:13 pm
tonight’s loss is disappointing. Seemed like the effort and energy was not there. Despite tonight’s poor performance, we still need to give kudos to the Braves for taking 3 out of 4 AT Houston and sweeping the Marlins (was that on a deserted island?).
Now the Braves need to regroup and get ready for the Mets. Time to exact some revenge from our NY trip. Win the series versus the Mets with authority.
MIBravesFFFFFan
June 13th, 2011
11:15 pm
I’m not going to desert a 20-year old kid because he has a couple of bad days. Maybe I shouldn’t have added the Fs. That’s on me, not on him. He’s a very talented player and a good kid. And it wasn’t the HR that made me add the Fs. In any case, don’t take it out on him.
David O'Brien
June 13th, 2011
11:15 pm
D.Lowe left clubhouse without speaking to reporters, was gone when we were let in
David O'Brien
June 13th, 2011
11:17 pm
Schafer said his three-run homer meant nothing because he screwed up not bunting after Lowe’s leadoff double in 5th
MIBravesFFFFFan
June 13th, 2011
11:18 pm
“David O’Brien
June 13th, 2011
11:15 pm
D.Lowe left clubhouse without speaking to reporters, was gone when we were let in”
Wow, I don’t think that’s ever happened before.
richbrave
June 13th, 2011
11:19 pm
“[KK]…..sent outright to AAA by Atlanta 11/13/10″
AA actually
Yunel's Frosted Tips
June 13th, 2011
11:19 pm
Lowe got some drankin’ to do…………..no time for stupid questions after game
Choppinmama
June 13th, 2011
11:20 pm
There is no freakin’ way that McLouth should replace Shafer in the lineup when he’s “ready” to come back.
Shafer is the leadoff man we’ve been needing all year, except for maybe when Prado leads off.
Tip Of The Cap
June 13th, 2011
11:20 pm
I knew tonight was not our night when we left bases loaded in the first. Can’t do that against good teams or even teams like the Astros. Still would like to see a new hitting coach. What about Chippers Dad?
MIBravesFFFFFan
June 13th, 2011
11:22 pm
“David O’Brien
June 13th, 2011
11:17 pm
Schafer said his three-run homer meant nothing because he screwed up not bunting after Lowe’s leadoff double in 5th”
Good to know he understood what he did wrong earlier.
Mitchie-san
June 13th, 2011
11:22 pm
I hope Lowe took a shower before he left. With as much as he sweats, would wanna sit next to him on the plane.
Mitchie-san
June 13th, 2011
11:23 pm
Ha, thats wouldnt wanna.
Tip Of The Cap
June 13th, 2011
11:23 pm
Choppinmama – I agree. McLousy seems to be playing for his check as Schafer is playing to prove he can be that guy everyone thought he was going to be in 2009. His defense saves runs and he bring excitement to the leadoff spot for first time since Furcal.
I hope we trade Nate. I could see him doing well on some AL team.
Yunel's Frosted Tips
June 13th, 2011
11:27 pm
Nate to Kansas City…………they collect ex-Braves like aluminum cans
Dumbfound
June 13th, 2011
11:27 pm
David O’Brien
June 13th, 2011
11:15 pm
D.Lowe left clubhouse without speaking to reporters, was gone when we were let in
He’s probably pissed at his team for not scoring any runs for him in his last 2 starts. Think about it.
Dumbfound
June 13th, 2011
11:30 pm
The Braves hitters are really making Lowe’s starts look bad. He should at the least, be 5-5.
richbrave
June 13th, 2011
11:35 pm
DOWN ON THE FARM
TODD REDMOND and the G-Men are on the case tonight.
REDMOND [5-6, 2.60 ERA] hurls a stellar six inning, three-hit shut-out with two walks and four punch-outs. Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about.
Reliefers CORY GEARRIN [H 2, 2.76 ERA], ‘Blue’ JAYE CHAPMAN [H 2, 2.08 ERA], and JAIRO ASENCIO [SV 10, 1.57 ERA] each throw a one-hit shutout inning at the INDY INDIANS for the 2-0 shut-out win.
1B ‘45′ GOMEZ [.306 BA] has a big stick this evening going 2-4, 2B [19]. 1 RBI [43], 1 SO.
PH DAN NELSON [.260 BA] 0-0, 1 RBI [19].
RF JASON HEYWARD [.333 BA] 1-3, 1 R, 1 2B [1], 1 BB.
2B ED LUCAS [.208 BA] 2-4, 1 R, 1 2B [11].
‘George’ CONSTANZA [.354 BA] and SS JULIO LUGO [.229 BA] each have a single apiece in four.
MIBravesFFFFFan
June 13th, 2011
11:35 pm
Dumbfound – actually I think Craig blew what should have been a win for him last time, in FLA. That game Craig ended up winning because we came back in the 10th and the BP held the second chance lead.
MIBravesFFFFFan
June 13th, 2011
11:37 pm
Thanks for the update, as always, richbrave. Particularly interesting tonight.
Dumbfound
June 13th, 2011
11:39 pm
@MIBraves – True.
mathman
June 13th, 2011
11:41 pm
McCann could easily have dropped a bunt down toward 3rd in the first inning with runners on 1st and 2nd. Only the 3B was on the left side, and he was deep. Cost us a run as did Schafer by not bunting to move Lowe over. McCann has bunted before. Needs to do it more with the shift on.
The A Bomb
June 13th, 2011
11:45 pm
I guess you people didn’t see Lowe mutter at Gonzalez as he was pulled.
Check the tape.
Tomas
June 13th, 2011
11:45 pm
I’m telling you Lowe is a 5th starter, when Beachy gets back I’m hoping for a trade, because quite frankly the Braves have better option
ijudgenot
June 13th, 2011
11:54 pm
I would have rather seen Schafer hit a bases clearing triple than the homerun he hit to right. Now he will again think that he is a homerun hitter like he did 2 years ago and start swingging for the fences again. What has seperated him from Nate other than his arm so far has been his willingness to be patient and get on base anyway he can instead of trying to hit a homerun. He has set the table often and early like he did tonight. Keep doing that young man. leave the homeruns to the free swinggers behind you.
My Name is Freddie (I've Forgot All About My Great Approach To Hitting Since I Hit That Mammouth Home Run) Freeman
June 13th, 2011
11:59 pm
Yea Schaf,let me worry about the home runs. You get on base and I’ll pull for the fences every at bat. Doesn’t matter if I strike out 7 times in a row. When I do hit one, it will be Big!
Tomas
June 14th, 2011
12:00 am
Yeah Lowe wasn’t happy when he was taken out, well I’ve got to defend Freddy, 98 pitches and they were hitting Lowe hard, it was the right move
Venice Jim
June 14th, 2011
12:01 am
When I think Brian McCann, I always think of the perfectly executed bunt for a base hit…
Tomas
June 14th, 2011
12:02 am
Lowe never goes deep into ball games, not very economical pitch count. Hasn’t pitched 8 inning this year in a game.
Trade him, Minor and Beachy look great
My Name is Freddie (I've Forgot All About My Great Approach To Hitting Since I Hit That Mammouth Home Run) Freeman
June 14th, 2011
12:03 am
I agree with you Jim. A good ball player can do what the situation calls for whether its bunting or swinging for the fences.
MIBravesFFFFFan
June 14th, 2011
12:10 am
Playing “Darkness on the Edge of Town” awaiting DOB’s post-game quotes.
nolee
June 14th, 2011
12:14 am
What has seperated him from Nate other than his arm so far has been his willingness to be patient and get on base anyway … ijudge
Really? Nah I don’t think so. Coming in to tonight their BA/OBP splits are exactly the same, so Schafer was not doing any better job at getting on any way than Nate was. . Nate was hitting for more power though.
McLouth…….238/332/341
Schafer……..222/319/283
richbrave
June 14th, 2011
12:15 am
MISSISSIPPI
PEARL RIVER again locked up in a tight one with CHATTANOOGA, 3-2 Bandits in the top of the eighth.
PAUL CLEMENS [ND, 3.33 ERA] 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R/ER, 1 BB, 4 SO. Good start.
RICHARD SULLIVAN [H 4, 6.68 ERA] one inning of shut-out relief.
BENINO PRUNEDA [SV 5, 2.45 ERA] two innings, one-hit, no runs.
1B ERNESTO MEJIA [.266 BA], 2-3, 3 RBI [30], 1 BB.
CF ANTOAN RICHARDSON [.325 BA] 1-5, 1 R, 1 SO.
SS TYLER PASTORNICKY [.302 BA] 1-4, 1 R, 1 SO.
3B DONEL LINARES [.267 BA] 0-3, 1 R, 2 SO.
LYNCHBURG
Lefty BLAINE SIMS [2-0, 2.16 ERA] starts and gets the victory going 6.0 innings, seven hits, zero runs/earned runs, one walk, four whiffs of opposing batters. Nice, very nice.
ANDY WILSON [2.78 ERA], MATT FREVERT [10.29 ERA], and ELIECER CARDENAS [0.81 ERA] each hurl a shutout inning at the BLUE ROCKS.
LF KEENAN WILEY [.298 BA] leads off and goes 1-4, 1 R, 1 2B [2], 1 SO.
RF ADAM MILLIGAN [.275 BA] 1-4, 1 R, 1 HR [2], 2 RBI [32], 1 SO.
1B JOE TERDOSLAVICH [.266 BA] 1-4, 1 R, 1 2B [21], 1 SO.
3B JOE LEONARD [.238 BA] 2-3, 2 R, 1 2B [11], 1 HR [3], 2 RBI [20].
C SHAWN McGILL [.290 BA] 2-3, 1 RBI [10].
nolee
June 14th, 2011
12:19 am
also their % of runs scored per PA was almost exactly the same rate too
richbrave
June 14th, 2011
12:20 am
MISSISSIPPI complete. PEARL wins 3-2.
richbrave
June 14th, 2011
12:21 am
NYTOL
nolee
June 14th, 2011
12:22 am
nite rich, thanx again
groundfog
June 14th, 2011
12:22 am
Trade Lowe? lol who is going to take on that contract the way he is pitching now. Not even the Yankees..We are stuck with him..just hope he rights the ship…quit dreaming about a trade.
MIBravesFFFFFan
June 14th, 2011
12:25 am
“richbrave
June 14th, 2011
12:15 am
MISSISSIPPI
PEARL RIVER again locked up in a tight one with CHATTANOOGA, 3-2 Bandits in the top of the eighth.
PAUL CLEMENS [ND, 3.33 ERA] 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R/ER, 1 BB, 4 SO. Good start.
RICHARD SULLIVAN [H 4, 6.68 ERA] one inning of shut-out relief.
BENINO PRUNEDA [SV 5, 2.45 ERA] two innings, one-hit, no runs.
1B ERNESTO MEJIA [.266 BA], 2-3, 3 RBI [30], 1 BB.
CF ANTOAN RICHARDSON [.325 BA] 1-5, 1 R, 1 SO.
SS TYLER PASTORNICKY [.302 BA] 1-4, 1 R, 1 SO.
3B DONEL LINARES [.267 BA] 0-3, 1 R, 2 SO.
LYNCHBURG
Lefty BLAINE SIMS [2-0, 2.16 ERA] starts and gets the victory going 6.0 innings, seven hits, zero runs/earned runs, one walk, four whiffs of opposing batters. Nice, very nice.
ANDY WILSON [2.78 ERA], MATT FREVERT [10.29 ERA], and ELIECER CARDENAS [0.81 ERA] each hurl a shutout inning at the BLUE ROCKS.
LF KEENAN WILEY [.298 BA] leads off and goes 1-4, 1 R, 1 2B [2], 1 SO.
RF ADAM MILLIGAN [.275 BA] 1-4, 1 R, 1 HR [2], 2 RBI [32], 1 SO.
1B JOE TERDOSLAVICH [.266 BA] 1-4, 1 R, 1 2B [21], 1 SO.
3B JOE LEONARD [.238 BA] 2-3, 2 R, 1 2B [11], 1 HR [3], 2 RBI [20].
C SHAWN McGILL [.290 BA] 2-3, 1 RBI [10].”
Thanks again, richbrave. I really do appreciate the updates.
David O'Brien
June 14th, 2011
12:26 am
Link to GAME STORY
http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/braves-big-trip-ends-976035.html
nolee
June 14th, 2011
12:27 am
This was ALL Tom O’Hawke’s fault. As soon as he said last night that we would talk after win # 7, I knew today’s game was a goner.
The Baseball gods hate hubris!!!
nolee
June 14th, 2011
12:27 am
Thank you DOB
Venice Jim
June 14th, 2011
12:28 am
nolee – what isn’t Tom’s fault?…
MIBravesFFFFFan
June 14th, 2011
12:31 am
“nolee
June 14th, 2011
12:27 am
This was ALL Tom O’Hawke’s fault. As soon as he said last night that we would talk after win # 7, I knew today’s game was a goner.
The Baseball gods hate hubris!!!”
David O'Brien
June 14th, 2011
12:31 am
Link to QUOTAGE
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2011/06/14/braves-quotes-after-8-3-loss-to-astros/
nolee
June 14th, 2011
12:33 am
yeah. The old Greeks often made pride the biggest part of human downfall in their dramas.
nolee
June 14th, 2011
12:34 am
good point, Jim
monty
June 14th, 2011
12:34 am
Schafer lookin good. When he gets completely confident, he’ll be a beast. Still just testing his wings. Nate has been trying to get back the Pittsbugh years, but for whatever reason, he hasn’t made it.
MIBravesFFFFFan
June 14th, 2011
12:35 am
Thanks for the game story with the quotes, DOB! I actually listened to a song on the CD I was playing I hadn’t listened to for a long time.
nolee
June 14th, 2011
12:37 am
I hope Schafer lives up to y’all’s expectations, it would be a huge help. So far I’m not seeing it in the stat lines or runs scored percentages.
on the other hand he is enuff better on defense that if he can hit close to as well as Nate he should prolly be starting
Moe Berg
June 14th, 2011
12:39 am
” Nate has been trying to get back the Pittsbugh years, but for whatever reason, he hasn’t made it.”
I have a few friends who did their Ph.d’s. at Pittsburgh. I think they are still trying to get back these years. No number of books will change that.
MIBravesFFFFFan
June 14th, 2011
12:40 am
And thanks for the quotes blog!
David O'Brien
June 14th, 2011
12:42 am
Monty, one other thing about Schafer. I was just watching highlights of Brent Lillibridge today. For those who are too quick to write off Schafer, take a look at what Lillibridge did in the majors during the 2009-2010 seasons after the Braves traded him. Numbers were bad (.452 and .625 OPS those two seasons in more than 100 PAs each year in majors, and OPS right around .700 each of those two seasons in Triple-A).
Then look at what he’s doing this season for the White Sox: .273 with 7 HRs, .943 OPS in 106 PAs.
Lillibridge is 27. Schafer is 24.
Mike S
June 14th, 2011
12:45 am
DOB, posted this earlier, but doubt you saw it. You ever go to the Experience Music Project museum out in Seattle? I was out there last week and finally got a chance to go see it. (I’m in Seattle 5-6 times a year for work/family, and had been meaning to go see it forever and just never got a chance. Really glad I finally did.) Pretty awesome place. The temporary exhibit there is about Nirvana, which not only went way into the band and the story behind it, but also went into alot of the late 80’s punk scene that inspired them. You would have loved it. If you are making the Seattle trip in a couple of weeks you should definitely go check out the exhibit, even if you’ve been to EMP before.
You mentioning Clapton just now made me think of it though, cause in the permanent Hendrix exhibit there was this sweet photo of a young Hendrix and Clapton playing together. Was really cool.
nolee
June 14th, 2011
12:47 am
I seriously doubt that Lillibridge is gonna continue his career in anywhere near this year’s vein even in a hitter’s park like Chicago. It’s 100 ABs
nolee
June 14th, 2011
12:53 am
Did anybody take a listen to any of the Catherine Russell blues that was linked to YouTube last night? Some decent music there.
Moe Berg
June 14th, 2011
12:54 am
nolie–I agree with you on Lillibridge. Yet, in the meantime, he gets to live in Chicago with an insane salary. He will realize that he can go to Reza’s, to Ghareeb Nawaz, to many more places in a great city. Not a great player, but playing in a great city in the mean time.
MIBravesFFFFFan
June 14th, 2011
12:56 am
“nolee
June 14th, 2011
12:53 am
Did anybody take a listen to any of the Catherine Russell blues that was linked to YouTube last night? Some decent music there.”
Sorry, noleee, I didn’t.
David O'Brien
June 14th, 2011
12:58 am
No, Nolee, I think we all realize Lillibridge is not going to hit seven homers every 100 plate appearances and have a plus-.900 OPS. But have you watched him play this season? He’s been a dynamic player offensively and defensively. He was once a highly rated prospect expected to become a solid major league player. It’s taken longer than expected, but he might be doing just that now.
And like I said, he’s three years older than Schafer. I know you’re all about noting small sample sizes and continuing to point out that Uggla makes a lot of not-much-more-than-routine plays look like spectacular ones, but sometimes it doesn’t mean you’re gullible or weak to say, hey, maybe Uggla’s a pretty good, or at least average, defensive player after all, and not the world’s worst second baseman that some said he was when Braves got him.
And maybe Schafer isn’t as bad as the stats he produced from the time he broke his hand on that swing in his first home game in 2009 until he finally got healthy during this offseason. Maybe he will actually be a good player. He’s 24.
Or, hey, maybe he won’t be. But at least acknowledge the guy’s done some things, showed flashes of the talent that made him the best player in the Braves’ camp that spring. If he stays grounded and realizes what he can and can’t do, doesn’t try to be a superstar and hit home runs, etc., he’s still got plenty of time to develop into a good major league player.
nolee
June 14th, 2011
12:59 am
well I wish him the best Moe. seemed like a nice kid, but I’m pretty sure he ain’t no 800+ hitter over any amount of time.
David O'Brien
June 14th, 2011
1:01 am
DOB, posted this earlier, but doubt you saw it. You ever go to the Experience Music Project museum out in Seattle? — Mike S
We went there Christmas week on our trip to Portland and Seattle. It was terrific. The Hendrix exhibit was there when we visited. Loved it.
nolee
June 14th, 2011
1:04 am
that’s true David, he does still have time, but he just does not look the same to me either as a performer or even physically.
Since he did flash some tools I really hope he can get back to that point cause we could definitely use a settled CFer and leadoff player.
BTW are you hearing any actual club level rumors of trades or does it mostly seem to be media talk?
MIBravesFFFFFan
June 14th, 2011
1:08 am
No one knows what Jordan can be. He’s still a kid, in MLB terms. He’s smart enough to know what he needs to do, and he’s trying to do it. And he has speed, which cannot be taught.
count_schemula
June 14th, 2011
1:14 am
I’m not really looking at Schafer’s “numbers” right now. I like what I see of the player on the field. His approach and what he brings in terms of electricity. The team has been a lot less dead looking since he showed up.
MIBravesFFFFFan
June 14th, 2011
1:15 am
I have to call it a night.
When I say good night and take care, I know I sound silly. But I mean it. And it’s not bad advice.
Another Fantasy Lineup (but good one)
June 14th, 2011
1:18 am
Schafer – CF
Heyward – RF
Jones – 3B
McCann – C
Freeman – 1B
Uggla – 2B
Hinske – LF
Gonzo – SS
Until Prado comes back. I’m digging this lineup.
Another Fantasy Lineup (but good one)
June 14th, 2011
1:20 am
Is DOB and nolee the same person? Hmmmmmm?
nolee
June 14th, 2011
1:21 am
Schafer;s career path so far reminds me some of Betamit, Both had a very strong half years or so in midlevel minors which IMO was way overhyped. doesn’t mean i hate the guy, last coupla years I’ve kinda lobbied to get Bets back as a backup.
nolee
June 14th, 2011
1:23 am
that’s a laugh AFL. how did you possibly come up with that?
Braveheart
June 14th, 2011
1:24 am
D.Lowe left clubhouse without speaking to reporters, was gone when we were let in
Fast & Furious needed a drink after that game
Yunel's Frosted Tips
June 14th, 2011
1:25 am
This is really touching…………from Freddie’s twitter
FreddieFreeman
11 years ago today my mom went to heaven. Just want to say I love you so much and wish you were here! <3
2 hours ago