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ncgary
July 30th, 2011
6:02 pm
heres what id like to see reyes for minor a gon hoover and spruill
huddie ledbetter
July 30th, 2011
6:02 pm
Wow, what a meltdown by Samardzija. Guess that football thing might be looking pretty good about now.
nolieee
July 30th, 2011
6:02 pm
is it Delgado and two or Minor and three , or just hot air?
JC from DR! (You gotta tip your cap to ____)
July 30th, 2011
6:02 pm
Delgado and two other minor leaguers for Bourn. Should be finalized in the next hour- Buster-ESPN
Nooooooooooooo.
ncgary
July 30th, 2011
6:02 pm
yes you can laugh and ridicule me now
DS1
July 30th, 2011
6:03 pm
Or maybe we should inquire of the Dodgers if they would mind sending over Matt Kemp? (just kidding cab!)
Phillistein
July 30th, 2011
6:03 pm
Trey
July 30th, 2011
5:12 pm
Pence played in a hitter’s park, so he may not put up the same numbers in Philadelphia
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You were being facetious?
Perhaps the only field that has smaller dimensions then Citizens Bank Park is the stadium in Williamsport where they play the Little League World Series.
cabravesfan
July 30th, 2011
6:03 pm
Nothing from Buster on Twitter…
Dan Uggla for 56
July 30th, 2011
6:03 pm
Scratch that. Minor not Delgado. And he just tuned in to MLB homeplate on XM Radio. Probably 3 others. Doubt we will get Michaels as well.
NickB
July 30th, 2011
6:03 pm
@ pete, you just lost all credibility by using batting avg to backup your argument, I bet you think wins are the most important pitching stat too eh? Upton had a great season with an .899 OPS at 21 followed by a drop to .799 the following year (last year) where everyone said he was regressing and wasn’t going to be very good blah blah blah. He seemed to rebound just fine in 2011. So will Heyward
Falcons4Eva
July 30th, 2011
6:03 pm
I’m sick of seeing folks talk about us needing Middle Relieve Pitchers….Get one of those “Prospects” we keep holding on to to pitch middle relief! Good Grief! Pitching aint’ the freaking problem. Its week hitting right now.
Will.I.Am
July 30th, 2011
6:04 pm
He didny say anyone, just have no idea why Michaels?!?!
don
July 30th, 2011
6:04 pm
Give Andruw Jones a chance. There is no risk and he just might respond.
richbrave
July 30th, 2011
6:04 pm
Was it the St. LOUIS BROWNS that fed ROGER MARIS and others to the YANKEES in the 50’s?
RC in the ATL
July 30th, 2011
6:04 pm
Rascal, I also agree with atl29fan…the varsity is a must…and the nicest places are downtown (which is just a couple of miles from the stadium). If you are on a budget for hotels, however, stick int he vicinity of the airport. Lots of competition down there and most of the places are decent or even better. On the dining front, gotta hit up Fox Bros. for the best brisket ever (pork and ribs aren’t bad either), lots of great dining places in an area we call little 5 points (including Front Page News and Tijuana Garage – a New Orleans bistro and southwest cantina respectably). Grant Central in east Atlanta Village has awesome pizza, and the Earl in East Atlanta has a prretty good burger, but noting compared to Miss Ann’s Ghetto Burger on Memorial. Man, I’m getting hungry listing these places!
Teejayy
July 30th, 2011
6:04 pm
No one has tweeted anything about Bourn. If they do, I’ll let you guys know.
Mudge
July 30th, 2011
6:05 pm
Kansas City Athletics.
Tomas
July 30th, 2011
6:05 pm
twitter come on, some good news
Will.I.Am
July 30th, 2011
6:05 pm
Texas gave Baltimore Tommy Hunter for Uehara, that is an interesting move to me
Heath
July 30th, 2011
6:05 pm
richbrave -
I believe it was Kansas City that gave Maris to the Yanks
Gone Viral
July 30th, 2011
6:06 pm
“Heyward is 21 BTW. Justin Upton hit .300 at the age of 21, Heyward is hitting .220″
I don’t know what this is in reply to, but Upton’s OPS at 20/21 was .757 or so. Heyward’s is .800.
NickB
July 30th, 2011
6:06 pm
@ falcons4eva we are just hoping to get someone ANYONE, to pitch so we can throw proctor to the lions!!lol, Honestly, the team could use a more reliable end of game type of RH arm so we can rest our big three pen arms a bit more often. Moylan hasn’t really been that good for a few years.
Bill
July 30th, 2011
6:07 pm
DOB I would be happy with anyone you talked about except Ludwick. he is not having a good year.
I hope we get Bourn and also get Willingham. That would solve a couple problems. Why not put Schafer in the deals..he is still a prospect.
Get’re done Wren its show time for GM’s….you on stage!
RC in the ATL
July 30th, 2011
6:07 pm
Oh, almost forgot Rascal, Mary Mac’s is fairly top of the line southern comfort food. Doubt you have many places in South Dakota like this one!
JasonInFL
July 30th, 2011
6:07 pm
Quit with the fake trade rumors you a-holes.
richbrave
July 30th, 2011
6:07 pm
Falcons4Eva
July 30th, 2011
6:03 pm
I’m sick of seeing folks talk about us needing Middle Relieve Pitchers….Get one of those “Prospects” we keep holding on to to pitch middle relief! Good Grief! Pitching aint’ the freaking problem. Its week hitting right now.
Agreed. Scoring consistantly shifts the pressure onto the opposition pitching and off ours. It’s wearing, stressful to constantly pitch game after game with little or no run support, or from behind. Our starters could last longer if they could give up a few runs, and still have a lead.
Will.I.Am
July 30th, 2011
6:07 pm
The radio guys said they hear one of the pieces will be Christian Martinez along with Minor
Rabbit Maranville
July 30th, 2011
6:08 pm
“Rabbit, why would you limit that to left handed starters instead of all left handed pitchers?”
nolieee – Bourn has only had 4 at bats vs LH relievers this year but 112 against LH starters which would seem to make it a much more reliable statistical sample.
Tommy T
July 30th, 2011
6:08 pm
For a Phillies fan, I kinda like Phillistein.
Bravesfan2011
July 30th, 2011
6:08 pm
It’s OFFICIAL. BOURN IS A BRAVE !!!!!!
But Seriously
July 30th, 2011
6:08 pm
Richard Justice has nothing on twitter about what has been reported on the blog. Sounds bogus.
pete
July 30th, 2011
6:09 pm
@Nick B. I agree, so we can go by OPS+ the best stat for power hitting outfielders. Heywards is 90 at the age of 21. That is what an average middle infielder would have. Uptons was 129. OPS Heyward’s is .705 Uptons was 899 Anything else you want to discuss?
Bill
July 30th, 2011
6:09 pm
Heath
It was NNY thats gave Maris to Cards…
richbrave
July 30th, 2011
6:09 pm
And CLETE BOYER too – no?
JasonInFL
July 30th, 2011
6:09 pm
Why do folk do that? Post serious updates or shut the hell up.
Dan Uggla for 56
July 30th, 2011
6:09 pm
Minor, Martinez, Gearin, and a minor position player for Bourn and Michaels is the word. I still doubt Michaels will be involved.
nolieee
July 30th, 2011
6:10 pm
Martinez instead of Venters? well thats a relief
pete
July 30th, 2011
6:10 pm
What is Heyward going to rebound to? 18 homers and 70 RBI?
Will.I.Am
July 30th, 2011
6:10 pm
by the way for you that have discussed it, the fallout is about 4 to 1 against the trade of Pence here.
Bravesfan2011
July 30th, 2011
6:10 pm
The deal is done folks. It should be announced by 8pm.
groundfog
July 30th, 2011
6:11 pm
Dbacks just got Jason Marquis
Trey
July 30th, 2011
6:11 pm
‘You were being facetious?
Perhaps the only field that has smaller dimensions then Citizens Bank Park is the stadium in Williamsport where they play the Little League World Series.”
Eh, we’ll see.
AnOldViolin
July 30th, 2011
6:11 pm
If Houston won’t give us Bourn at a reasonable price, then stand pat ! We don’t need to spend alot of money renting players. Bourn would be the only player out of all the afore mentioned that would give us a legitimate shot at Philly or San Fran……Don’t sink next years ship this late in the season….we’re gonna need some help next year too……
Nick
July 30th, 2011
6:11 pm
Stop making up a rumors.
cabravesfan
July 30th, 2011
6:12 pm
Bravesfan2011-
You mind sharing your source?
Ward
July 30th, 2011
6:12 pm
Bravesfan2011: I’ll wait till DOB Confirms it!
Peter
July 30th, 2011
6:12 pm
So if there is a deal done, why is there nothing on twitter from credible sources?
Brava
July 30th, 2011
6:12 pm
Wow, if that’s true, the Astros are making out like fat rats. That’s way more than the Phillies gave up for Pence.
UNCBrave
July 30th, 2011
6:12 pm
What is the deal 2011?
NickB
July 30th, 2011
6:12 pm
He’s going to rebound to Upton if not better. I just showed you that Upton had a major fall off of 100 points in OPS and rebounded this year. Expect the same in Heyward. Did you not notice that Dave Winfield (a player of similar build as Heyward) started out very slowly? He didn’t break .800 OPS until age 25!!! Yet he’s in the HOF. So stop expecting young players to develop into superstars overnight. This isn’t football. You sound like an angry little weasel man
Bill
July 30th, 2011
6:13 pm
Not needing relief pitchers…You mean you like Proctor?
Bravesfan2011
July 30th, 2011
6:13 pm
cabraves, I know people within the Braves organization. I’m not naming specific names, but I can assure you that Bourn is now a Brave.
DS1
July 30th, 2011
6:13 pm
Minor, C-Mart and Gearrin? No thanks.
nolieee
July 30th, 2011
6:13 pm
Bourn has only had 4 at bats vs LH relievers this year but 112 against LH starters which would seem to make it a much more reliable statistical sample.
why not include them all? anyway if you got that from BaseballReference I think there might be a mistake in those figures. they don’t really make sense.at first glance/ just kidding around anyway
Will.I.Am
July 30th, 2011
6:13 pm
Jason if you are talking to me I live in Houston now and am just listening to the radio. I for one doubt it big time, Ill tell you this town may lose their mind if they lose Bourn as well
But Seriously
July 30th, 2011
6:13 pm
I think most people know that if they want credible sources on trades, they will go to places other than this blog for confirmation.
Dan Uggla for 56
July 30th, 2011
6:14 pm
Price for B.J. Upton or Quentin would likely be 2 of our 4 deadly pitcher prospects to where Bourn is 1 of them packaged with some minor players. Wren would be smart to get Bourn but he also wants a little more pop. Upton would likely be Minor/Delgado. Bourn will be Minor/Martinez/Gearin.
Brava
July 30th, 2011
6:14 pm
Why would we give up C-Mart? Makes no sense.
Frankie Wren
July 30th, 2011
6:14 pm
Stop making up a rumors.
Nick’s not into stuff that’s just said for attention. Huh, go figure.
cabravesfan
July 30th, 2011
6:14 pm
Bravesfan2011-
Ok. Think I will wait to hear it from Olney or the Braves. Nothing personal.
P'cola Brave
July 30th, 2011
6:14 pm
karlravechespn karl ravech
Jimenez, bell, willingham, bourn..waiting on braves but seeing uggla start to hit feels like an acquisition in itself
23 minutes ago
wut
July 30th, 2011
6:14 pm
He doesn’t know anyone, pay no attention to the BS.
don
July 30th, 2011
6:14 pm
Bourn is another left-handed batter. Just what the Braves need. I’ll even bet Boros is his agent. I am concerned about just what minor league players make up the trade. Will Wren get screwed again?
Get Andruw.
Bravesfan2011
July 30th, 2011
6:14 pm
Mike Minor to the Astros for Bourn. There are other players involved also but those are the 2 big names.
nolieee
July 30th, 2011
6:15 pm
I think most people know that if they want credible sources on trades, they will go to places other than this blog for confirmation.
you mean we really aint gonna get Pujols for Lowe like reported here last night?? Damn
StingerSplash
July 30th, 2011
6:15 pm
Social D, followed by Marshall Crenshaw on the iTunes.
If Struggla finishes the series above the Mendoza line, I may refrain from using that moniker again.
So stay hot, kid.
JasonInFL
July 30th, 2011
6:15 pm
There is no done deal. It is some a-hole making stuff up. Annoys the hell out of me.
longislandbravesfan
July 30th, 2011
6:15 pm
It’s really stupid to put false trades on here. Come on we are all adults. I come here for intelligent Braves discussion and some ruin it. Word to the wise – if you see a “trade announcement” from “buster or KR” dont believe it unless it’s on twitter.
But Seriously
July 30th, 2011
6:15 pm
“cabraves, I know people within the Braves organization. I’m not naming specific names, but I can assure you that Bourn is now a Brave.”
Yes and you know your mom is calling you to come up from the basement and eat dinner. Better hurry! She want keep it warm for you!
pete
July 30th, 2011
6:15 pm
Dave Winfield had a much much different swing than Heyward. Cannot compare the 2. Plus, Winfield was a much much better athlete
learner
July 30th, 2011
6:16 pm
Rascal,
For tickets I use StubHub almost all the time now. We almost always get good seats for less than face. IMHO the best value is in the Upper Box, sort by row # and grab anything in row 1 or 2 between 410 and 411 (1st-home-3rd arc) with 401/402 being right behind home plate. If you can get in Terrace 206 area you will love the view from there as well.
We sat in outfield row 1 the other day, and the batter looks so far, far away to me.
Nick
July 30th, 2011
6:16 pm
jonmorosi Jon Morosi
Deal very close #Twins Michael Cuddyer and Joe Nathan for #Braves prospects. Sources saying Mike Minor is in the deal.
Brava
July 30th, 2011
6:16 pm
Stop posting lies on here, jerks!!
Tommy T
July 30th, 2011
6:16 pm
Bravesfan2011:
Do the people you know wear neck-ties to work or paper hats?
Bravesfan2011
July 30th, 2011
6:16 pm
For all of you people doubting me, if the Braves DO get Bourn then I want an apology.
PhillieFan
July 30th, 2011
6:16 pm
NickB… I agree with most of your points on Heyward. I was having the same argument about Dom Brown with a another Phillie fan who hates him. I was saying how is numbers are essential about the same as Utley’s through 100 games. I also believe as most do the Heyward is a better prospect then Brown. But there is no guarantee that Heyward or anyone else is going to rebound. You can look at a ton of can’t miss players who never made it. Take Francour or Burrell for example both had a ton of success very early and neither ever reach those totals again. There is no guarantees in this league.
Will.I.Am
July 30th, 2011
6:17 pm
Jason are u talking to me?
Brava
July 30th, 2011
6:17 pm
I follow morosi and did not see that Tweet.
Bravesfan2011
July 30th, 2011
6:17 pm
Bourn is a Brave and if i’m wrong then I will never come back to this blog again.
Mudge
July 30th, 2011
6:17 pm
No crying in baseball. No apologies on a blog. Them’s the rules.
Dan Uggla for 56
July 30th, 2011
6:17 pm
Gearin is not involved. Martinez is very likely a part though.
bravesfaninnc
July 30th, 2011
6:17 pm
I don’t see nothing on Twitter about Bourn getting trade to us
Trey
July 30th, 2011
6:18 pm
cab, Bravesfan2011 is full of sh*t. If a Bourn deal does get confirmed by the Braves, then it is purely coincidental. Otherwise he’d have no problem sharing his sources.
Ward
July 30th, 2011
6:18 pm
Bravesfan2011: If’s it’s true? I’ll give you an apology later! We have had a lot of trolls lately. Just wiating to hear from DOB!
wut
July 30th, 2011
6:18 pm
Bravesfan2011,
See, if you were so sure of yourself then you would say “when” the Braves get Bourn, not “if”.
nolieee
July 30th, 2011
6:18 pm
the onliest trade is gonna be our hopes and dreams for a heartful of disappointment
Falcons4Eva
July 30th, 2011
6:18 pm
From Jayson Stark on ESPN talking about what the Braves thinking is…
“We’ve only got to weather the storm for 14 days, until [Brian] McCann gets back.” By then, they hope Chipper Jones will be healthy; Peter Moylan will be back in their bullpen; and they will feel like the urgency to DO SOMETHING will have lessened.”
Just like I said all day…get ready for the spin put out by Frank Wretched and Freddi Gonzalez…
What a bunch of loosers. Folks we will NEVER win with the kind of GM Frank Wretched is
and the Liberty Media Group controlling our team budget…. Please Ted or Author – take us back to the good ole days.
unbelievable
July 30th, 2011
6:19 pm
Folks, none of this crap is real. Ignore them.
cabravesfan
July 30th, 2011
6:19 pm
Trey-
It’s easy to say you were right about a deal that has been talked about for several days.
Will.I.Am
July 30th, 2011
6:19 pm
man you people are nuts, I just thought I would get on here and post what I was hearing, I didnt say.a word yesterday about Pence, but its ok…so lets just talk baseball…how long are they saying mccann will be out?
d-man
July 30th, 2011
6:19 pm
It is obvious that Bourn is a talented player, but he is NOT what the Braves need. The problem with most Braves losses is not a lack of base runners, it is a lack of someone DRIVING THEM IN. How many times have Heyward and Gonzalez come to bat with men in scoring position, and they not only didn’t drive them in, they couldn’t even move them up. Very frustrating to see that time after time. What the Braves need is a right-handed slugger who can actually at least hit a fly ball out of the infield to actually score someone. Unless Bourn steals home, he will be stranded on second or third like all the other baserunners.
Ward
July 30th, 2011
6:20 pm
I’m hearing from Buster, Upton or Crisp,and maybe another out fieler later…..
Nick Saban
July 30th, 2011
6:20 pm
People on here are so full of shyt.
Ward
July 30th, 2011
6:20 pm
meant to say out fielder.
otis nixon
July 30th, 2011
6:20 pm
since i will be in town to play a little game saturday, i can fill in until some of these young-uns get well!!
cabravesfan
July 30th, 2011
6:21 pm
ward-
Please, don’t you start with the fake trades too!
PhillieFan
July 30th, 2011
6:21 pm
Otis Nixon… maybe you could give some of the hurt braves some of the special medicine that you used to used to help with the pain.
Bobbys' Chauffeur
July 30th, 2011
6:21 pm
Since everyone knows (on this blog) what trades to make. Save Frank Wren salary and apply to braves budget
nolieee
July 30th, 2011
6:21 pm
What the Braves need is a right-handed slugger who can actually at least hit a fly ball out of the infield to actually score someone.
you don’t need to be a slugger to hit a sac fly, and we already get plenty of homers. mostly with nobody on base
richbrave
July 30th, 2011
6:22 pm
BILLY HUNTER, DON LARSON and BOB TURLEY were in the BROWNS/O’s pipeline to the YANKEES during the 50’s.