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Efrim
January 15th, 2012
8:46 am
As much as I loved the win yesterday, the Niners play calling was very suspect. Gore carried the ball 13 times, and that just isn’t going to get it done next week vs. the Giants or Packers. They have to run the ball more – and also Crabtree’s two drops really hurt them. Anyway, I don’t expect them to force 5 turnovers next week, however I do expect them to play better on offense. I’m rooting for the Giants today, really hoping they come out and win so we can get another home game.
Lew
January 15th, 2012
9:02 am
Good day to stay in bed late – minus 7 degrees here now. Damn – it’s cold.
Efrim
January 15th, 2012
9:05 am
Still can’t believe the Yanks and Mariners made that sort of a trade. Really don’t see that sort of a deal made, and it makes me think perhaps it’d be a nice option to trade one of our young starters for an equivalent young bat. Could be something that happens within the next year, as the Braves could have like 10 starting pitching options this time next year: Hudson, Hanson, Jurrjens, Beachy, Minor, Teheran, Delgado, Medlen, Vizcaino, Gilmartin. Although like I said earlier, I don’t believe all ten of those guys have a shot of a) staying healthy or b) not being traded between now and then.
CB
January 15th, 2012
9:31 am
Efrim, it takes a pretty courageous GM or one who is confident in his job to trade your top prospects away. I am not sure Wren has that in him.
Bat Masterson
January 15th, 2012
9:31 am
Efrim_
That was one hell of a game yesterday. I had the Saints pegged at 32 points but was way off on the Niners. I still can’t believe the Saints turned it over 5 times, I figured Brees would throw a couple of picks but credit the Niners, they just took the ball away.
jeffrey doo doo
January 15th, 2012
9:32 am
It’s +1 degree here
Lew
January 15th, 2012
9:34 am
jeffrey d – Not much better, is it?
richbrave
January 15th, 2012
9:34 am
Take a comparative look at the rookie LaSTELLA’s numbers in A compared to second year CHIPPER JONES in A. I really like what I’m seeing from the rookie right now.
TOMMY LaSTELLA – draft 2011 – position 2B — 2011 BA .328 – 2011 OBP .401 —- 2011 OPS .944 — BB 26 — SO 28 —- G 63 —– E 11
CHIPPER JONES —- draft 1990 — position SS — 1991 BA .326 — 2011 OBP .407 — 2011 OPS .925 —– BB 69 — SO 70 —- G 131 —– E 56
Posted this up last night just a little before 1:00 a.m. Doing it again because it really intrigued me. No idea what the relative strengths of the SALLY league were then and are now. No idea how many lefty-righties he faced as opposed to JONES.
LaSTELLA is 22, LH hitter. 5′ 11″ 185
JONES was 19, a switch-hitter. 6′3″ 200
BASEBALL AMERICA ranking
LaSTELLA unranked
JONES rank pre-1990 # 49
CB
January 15th, 2012
9:35 am
jeffrey,I told the wife it might be time to load the RV and go south for a couple of months.
Efrim
January 15th, 2012
9:36 am
I am not sure Wren has that in him.
Yes, which is why I think Jurrjens is the likely candidate. I do see value in Jair staying with the team all year, however, Wren would be wasting assets if Jurrjens stays through to his free agency. So, I believe that is why Wren looked to cash in on Jurrjens this offseason – but, he just couldn’t find what he thought was fair value and I don’t believe he will, unless the Red Sox freak out, which I doubt.
richbrave
January 15th, 2012
9:38 am
Oops, Chipper’s numbers are from 1991 obviously.
richbrave
January 15th, 2012
9:39 am
LEW:
How’s that white blanket i sent you keeping you warm. Saw the note about delivery. Will they do better thast the first?
Efrim
January 15th, 2012
9:39 am
I figured Brees would throw a couple of picks but credit the Niners, they just took the ball away.
They are such a physical team, on both sides of the ball. I love that the core of the team is so young. Offensive line, receivers, linebackers and secondary are all really young. I think they have the ability to win any game with how good they are on special teams and defense. Offensively, they can make enough plays.
jeffrey doo doo
January 15th, 2012
9:45 am
Just like the birds
Lew
January 15th, 2012
9:48 am
richbrave – They’re good pictures. Is that the hat you want him wearing? Or do you want me to find a UVA logo?
Bat Masterson
January 15th, 2012
9:51 am
49 here this morning, high of 62 so I guess should not complain about it being cold.
richbrave
January 15th, 2012
10:06 am
LEW:
I’ll ask him, but this is mine not his. I’m pretty ambivilant about the two actually. I’ll get back to you on that.
Tomahawkin (The Godfather)
January 15th, 2012
10:29 am
@D.O.B.
“Yeah, I could more than stand winter down there. Love it. But after living for 13 years in Fort Lauderdale, I can honestly say I hated the weather for about eight months a year there, never got comfortable with it, and loathed the lack of four distinct seasons. No spring or fall to speak of there. ”
Co-Sign, When I lived In Boca Raton for a Year It Felt Really odd when it was 85 Degrees on Thanksgiving and not seeing dead leaves around when you go outside…But Damn I miss living 3 Miles from the beach….
And the craziest part about living down there is there are Cats that have never seen snow before in their lives, very wierd feeling when its in the Mid 80’s in Janurary down there….
ChattTownBrian (CTB)
January 15th, 2012
10:43 am
Minus 7 degrees? Holy. Shi*. That be cold. And I though 25 here last night was freezing
Lew
January 15th, 2012
10:47 am
TnBrian – Yep, it’s cold – but I’ve seen minus 36 degrees here before – and that’s actual temp, not wind chill.
Of course, when I was at UGA, it hit 15 below one night in Athens. The south can get cold, too – just a lot less frequently and with a lot less snow.
ChattTownBrian (CTB)
January 15th, 2012
10:48 am
Efrim, no offense, but your “perfection-ism” is nauseating. Make an error, son. It’s only a blog. We’ll probably never ever see you anyways, so it’s ok.
ChattTownBrian (CTB)
January 15th, 2012
10:50 am
Lew, sick. I bet you could literally die within an hour being out in that if not dressed properly.
Tomahawkin (The Godfather)
January 15th, 2012
10:57 am
@CTB
What Is Your 2012 Lineup?
And How do you Feel about Bringing Jackie Wilson Back?
Steve from OH
January 15th, 2012
11:03 am
Couch Tater–sounds pretty stereotypical, doesn’t it?
Interesting article!
nolie
January 15th, 2012
11:03 am
LaStella was a bit old for A ball which is one of the reasons he does not rank like Chipper did at 3 years younger. age relative to level is an important tell in the minors
nolie
January 15th, 2012
11:07 am
Efrim, no offense, but your “perfection-ism” is nauseating…CTB
silliness. nothing wrong with striving to be as exact as possible, that way lies greater success in most aspects of life
abwright
January 15th, 2012
11:08 am
“The Collapse” hurt the Braves in yet another way. Had the Braves made the playoffs, Jurrjens would have pitched a game (and either proved himself healthy or not).
That knee injury to Jurrjens meant that his value this offseason was not very high. Think about the haul Wren could have gained with a healthy Jurrjens that put up an entire 2011 (even if not as great in the second half as the first).
VaBravesFan
January 15th, 2012
11:10 am
As of now 2012 roster
Lineup (Easily change it)
CF Bourn
RF Heyward
3B Chipper
2B Uggla
C McCann
1B Freeman
LF Prado
SS Pastornicky
Bench – Ross, Hinske, Wilson, Diaz, Constanza
Rotation – Hudson, Hanson, Jurrjens, Beachy, Minor
Bullpen – Kimbrel, Venters, EOF, Vavaro, Martinez, Fish, Medlen
ChattTownBrian (CTB)
January 15th, 2012
11:10 am
Efrim, just kidding. You’re smart and you and I know it.
Tomahawkin, after you get over Wilson being possibly our only signing this winter, he makes sense. Good glove and after reading how he has already started to take Pastornicky under his wing, I’m thinking Wren maybe saw or heard about that and figured he’d be great for TP and signed him up.
Lineup same at last year, though how Heyward comes back could change it up. I could actually see Fredi switching he and Prado in the order at some point if JH is back to himself.
Would like to see tham get a guy like Ross mainly because I just don’t trust Diaz at all. Hinske stunk it up most all last year too.
abwright
January 15th, 2012
11:11 am
Are we 5 weeks away from P&C reporting?
Wonder whether Princess and Cody Ross sign before then.
It’s interesting to see how many FA remain unsigned at this late date.
Lew
January 15th, 2012
11:13 am
TnBRian – A couple years ago, we went up to Burlington to see Johnny Winter (appropriate name) – it was 12 below when we came out after the show. Thought I was going to have a heart attack waiting for the car to warm up.
abwright
January 15th, 2012
11:17 am
Vabravesfan … I’m not convinced that Varvaro, Medlen, Pastornicky, Minor, or Constanza are guaranteed roster spots.
It’s possible Vizcaino is targeted for the bullpen rather than Varvaro or Medlen.
Minor could get out competed by Delgado (or even Medlen, although I doubt he’s in the running). Maybe Teheran figured out his breaking ball over the winter and comes in like the #1 prospect he’s supposed to be.
Pastornicky prolly has to lose the starting job, but he’s barely competed at AAA.
And surely with $1M, Braves could find something on the scrap heap to outcompete Constanza for fourth OF.
VaBravesFan
January 15th, 2012
11:19 am
You really think Wren would try and trade a bullpen arm for a bench player. But why when players like Cody Ross and Wilson Betemit are out there still. With prices falling Ross could become a real option, Betemit should easily fit in our payroll right now. You keep Prado in LF, Betemit is Chipper’s backup. I think most of us would agree that Betemit is a better option to get alot of AB’s in place of Chipper over Diaz or Hinske.
Tomahawkin (The Godfather)
January 15th, 2012
11:22 am
@TnBrian
The Production from the Bench Fell off a lot last year…Pinch Hitting is a Crapshoot…I Just Wonder if SKE will play a few games at 3rd since he came up as a 3rd Baseman 10 years ago…
Rossy Had An “Off Year” as well…He Clowned the 1st 2 Months and his bat disappeared in the 2nd half…With that said we still have the best backup catcher in the League
Tomahawkin (The Godfather)
January 15th, 2012
11:23 am
abwright
““The Collapse” hurt the Braves in yet another way. Had the Braves made the playoffs, Jurrjens would have pitched a game (and either proved himself healthy or not).
That knee injury to Jurrjens meant that his value this offseason was not very high. Think about the haul Wren could have gained with a healthy Jurrjens that put up an entire 2011 (even if not as great in the second half as the first).”
Co-Sign! That is a Damn Good Point…!
Tomahawkin (The Godfather)
January 15th, 2012
11:25 am
@VaBravesFan…
I’m Starting to Lust for Betemit because I don’t Trust Matty-D and our bench without Connie for that matter
VaBravesFan
January 15th, 2012
11:26 am
abwright
Exactly, I forgot all about Vizciano. Just goes to show how much depth we have. I really don’t see them putting Mike Minor back in AAA if one of the young guns has a great spring. We have so much depth its nuts. Who knows with Pastornicky, Wren said he isn’t ready and then weeks later changes his mind so who knows. We have to figure someone gets hurt, Hanson or Jurrjens so Teheran and Delgado will get some starts. The whole Diaz/Constanza deal sucks. Diaz can’t play CF and has declined and lost his power. Constanza can play CF but IMO he shouldn’t be on a major league roster.
Bravefaninok
January 15th, 2012
11:26 am
http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/logan_morrison_taking_a_romantic_bath_with_a_dude/9348983?linksrc=foxrg_mlb
Wow,This is very odd.
Lew
January 15th, 2012
11:31 am
THawkin – I’m seriously doubting that Hinske ever plays third for the Braves this year. First base? A bit. Outfield? Yep, Might just platoon with Diaz in LF when Martin is playing third – which I would imagine might be a good bit this year. But I doubt we’ll see him at the hot corner.
nolie
January 15th, 2012
11:33 am
I doubt that one start would have proven anything one way or the other with JJ.since he has had good spells for several months followed by injury again. It certainly wouldn’t have hurt but I don’t agree that it would have made all that much difference in the perception of other GMs.
nolie
January 15th, 2012
11:35 am
at this point all that depth is a great thing. since not all of those younguns are gonna be successful, the longer we can hold on to all of them the more likely we are gonna find the ones with the greatest chance of success
VaBravesFan
January 15th, 2012
11:37 am
Finding a solid bench player should have been the No.1 need for Wren this off season. I don’t think finding a backup CFer is that huge of a deal tho, Micheal Bourn is gonna play 150+ games. We need someone for when Chipper misses time to play 3rd of LF. My top 4 options at the beginning of free agency for such a roll were.
Andrew Jones signed for only 2 million. Would have been a perfect fit. RH power bat who crushes LHP. Better defender than Matty Diaz, could play a handful of games in CF or 1B as well. Great fit for a part-time roll.
Ryan Doumit signed for 3 million, Switch hitter who can play C/1B/LF/RF, Great production for a part-time guy.
Still have Cody Ross and Wilson Betemit out there.
nolie
January 15th, 2012
11:40 am
Betemit is kinda limited in decent defense, I like his bat as a backup but even at third he is not very good. I’ll be surprised if they go that route.
VaBravesFan
January 15th, 2012
11:43 am
Ryan Doumit actually would have been a awesome pick up. While he’s battled injuries over the years he was always pegged to be a starter. Make him a role player off the bench, most likely stay healthy. Would have been our 3rd catcher and given us flexibility with David Ross and pinch hitting. Added much needed power on the bench plus he’s versatile.
richbrave
January 15th, 2012
11:48 am
nolie
January 15th, 2012
11:03 am
LaStella was a bit old for A ball which is one of the reasons he does not rank like Chipper did at 3 years younger. age relative to level is an important tell in the minors
Glad you got something out of the read noles. I thought it interesting because his body type and age were more typical of a middle IF’er than CHIPPER. I’ll be right on this if GATTIS, LaSTELLA, SKINNER, GARCIA GILMARTIN and LAMM are all in LYNCHBURG to begin the season. The HILLCATS are only one forty-five from my front door. Closer than NORFOLK, D.C., or DANVILLE actually drive time. I expect the BRAVES to move TERDOSLAVICH and SIMMONS to MISSISSIPPI. A bit more problematic to visit.
And kudos to your SEMINOLES in b-ball yesterday. Nice.
VaBravesFan
January 15th, 2012
11:50 am
Betemit is a average defender at best. But he’d only be playing 3rd base around 30 games or so depending on Chipper. Also Prado could still nab some starts at the hot corner as well. To give Hinske or whoever some ABs from LF. Betemit taking the spot Conrad had last season would be a big improvement. He’s prolly looking at a 1 yr deal around 2 million.
Lew
January 15th, 2012
11:52 am
VaBraves – As long as we have Prado, there is no need for Bate a meat. Rather than let Prado play LF all the time, we’d be better off getting someone to play LF when he’s at third – not the ther way around. He’s a much better defender at tird than in LF.
Betemit would be redundant as long as Prado’s here, IMO.
richbrave
January 15th, 2012
11:55 am
VaBraveFan:
If the BRAVES move on CODY ROSS, they have to release DIAZ and pay him. Too expensive for JOHN MALONE’s budget constrained outfit. I would think a trade much more likely with DIAZ being the stumbling block.
Can’t see any more IF bench moves now that WILSON and PRADO are signed, sealed, and all but delivered. I think those moves this past week brought closure to that spot on this year’s team.
VaBravesFan
January 15th, 2012
11:57 am
I just think any way to reduce the roll of Diaz improves this team.
VaBravesFan
January 15th, 2012
11:57 am
role*
cricket
January 15th, 2012
11:59 am
So, which is bigger ATL sports off-seasons blockbuster signing – Wilson or Koetter?
VaBravesFan
January 15th, 2012
12:02 pm
Diaz 33, OPS has declined the past 2 seasons. His last 512 Plate Appearances he’s produced a 257/302/377/679 batting line 7 HR, 96 Strikeouts OPS+ 86
richbrave
January 15th, 2012
12:06 pm
BTW, let’s not lose sight of the fact that JACK WILSON played 2B for SEATTLE most of the time last season while he was in the northwest logging 342+ innings, 192 chances with only 2 E for a tidy .990 fielding percentage. I think that point represents the icing on the cake as to why WILSON is still a BRAVE. He plays 3B, SS, and 2B……well, a super utility guy. Now if he can tote the bags off the bus……oh right, not BULL DURHAM is it?
Lew
January 15th, 2012
12:07 pm
Much has been made about the Marlins’ and Nats’ signings this winter and the lack of those made by Atlanta. Maybe we need to look at this a bit differently.
First, both Florida and Washington has a lot of games to make uop to get close to the Braves, much less the Phillies.
Both had considerably lower payrolls than Atlanta to begin with (and considerably less attendance).
Most of the moves (Reyes excepted) were for pitching which both teams needed.
The Braves had fewer pressing needs. The Bravesa also didn’t need more pitching.
Random
January 15th, 2012
12:09 pm
Carroll Rogers: “Bout time? Q and A with Braves third baseman Chipper Jones”
CR, lemme introduce you to a good, old friend of mine — Mr Apostrophe.
“‘Bout time? Q and A with Braves third baseman Chipper Jones”
Doofus? Or just an horrific pun?
Who knows.
richbrave
January 15th, 2012
12:10 pm
abwright
January 15th, 2012
11:11 am
Are we 5 weeks away from P&C reporting?
February 19. 24th for all others
Lew
January 15th, 2012
12:12 pm
Not to mention that this has been a strange offseason. There are still Free Agents that – in past years – would already have deals. There have been fewer deals overall and several a result of the Marlins (finally) boosting payroll because of their stadium. The Yankees haven’t bought a huge Free Agent. The Red Sox have not made any appreciable deals despite their own tanking.
Very bizarre offseason this winter.
cricket
January 15th, 2012
12:14 pm
The Braves had fewer pressing needs.
True. As useless as these creatures are according to stat heads, Braves can use an RBI monster, or a few little RBI devils amounting to the said monster. OBP should improve this year from last year’s abysmal levels and a few timely hits driving in runs should take care of the glaring weakness from last year – ineffective offense.
richbrave
January 15th, 2012
12:16 pm
VaBravesFan
January 15th, 2012
11:57 am
I just think any way to reduce the roll of Diaz improves this team.
You mean in the same way we felt about CONRAD remaining a BRAVE? if so, I’m inclined to agree. MATTY D wasn’t the same when he did his reprise last season. Maybe he reverts to his former glory. Still one of the best bad ball hitters I ever saw. Throw him a strike on the outer half though and he’s toast.
Lew
January 15th, 2012
12:18 pm
cricket – I’ve never been one to attribute futility to a hitting coach much in the past, but the comment I heard the other day attributed to a Brave around the batting cage where Martin claimed he was waiting for a hanging curve while letting two fastballs go down the middle of the plate tells me I might be wrong. The only place that approach comes from is flawed hitting coach. Maybe Greg Walker and Assistant WILL make a big difference.
Like you (and the Beatles) said, it can’t get much worse.
richbrave
January 15th, 2012
12:18 pm
Well said cricket. Move to the head of the class. Heh!
Lew
January 15th, 2012
12:20 pm
Matty still hit pretty well against LH pitching last year, but what concerns me is that his power has completely disappeared. He still hits lefties for average and a farly decent OBP, but with zero power.
Brava
January 15th, 2012
12:38 pm
Hi, Lew. Saw your little comment about Constanza yesterday.
I fully don’t expect him to be on the team coming out of ST. If he is, it will mean Wren hasn’t gotten us a backup outfielder who is capable of playing CF. I’m still holding out hope that he’ll sign Cody Ross, who I think would be a great addition to the bench.
Haven’t been on in a couple of days. Glad Martin was re-signed and and not unhappy about the Jack Wilson signing. He’s probably not much different than Alex (maybe a little less power), but cheaper, and in the grand scheme of things, that seems to be the Braves’ driving factor lately. If The Rev works out, he’s unlikely to be seeing much time at the plate anyhow.
GermanBravesFan
January 15th, 2012
12:38 pm
For all you Springsteen Fans out there, here is what I found about the new album to be out soon:
DOB: I hope you got your tix for the upcoming tour!
“The Hollywood Reporter has quotes today from someone who has heard the new, “as-yet-untitled” and “terrific” Springsteen record. Judging by this earwitness account, it’s a wrecking ball of an album: “He gets into economic justice quite a bit. It’s very rock ‘n’ roll. He feels it’s the angriest album he’s ever made. Bear in mind, though, that [Springsteen] wrote and recorded the majority of the album before the Occupy movements started, so he’s not just setting headlines to music.”
Sonically, look for “unexpected textures — loops, electronic percussion,” according to the source, “an amazing sweep of influences and rhythms, from hip-hop to Irish folk rhythms.” The Hollywood Reporter also confirms that the album was produced by Ron Aniello.”
Ray
January 15th, 2012
12:43 pm
What are the Brewers doing cornering the market on below avg infielders? They signed Agon as we know. Signed B Conrad and now signed Izturis. Bartolo Colon apparently has signed but no report with which team.
Venice Jim
January 15th, 2012
12:46 pm
Funny coincidence – just read the post about Bruce, then discovered this had just been posted to Facebook:
Bruce played late into the night at yesterday’s Light Of Day Foundation benefit show at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park, NJ, including this booming performance of “Because The Night.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgtzGnUQLtg&feature=share
Tomahawkin (The Godfather)
January 15th, 2012
12:49 pm
@Brava
Whats Happenin Chief!
Brava
January 15th, 2012
12:56 pm
Hey, T.
Not much. Got my handyman to put up some crown molding on the lower floor of my home. Going to start caulking it today so I can get it painted.
Can’t wait for ST. I’m finally going to get to go this year!!!
nolie
January 15th, 2012
1:14 pm
going will be fun for you Brava, ‘grats
Venice Jim
January 15th, 2012
1:15 pm
Wow – major stupid right there…
Venice Jim
January 15th, 2012
1:16 pm
(That comment was football-related, not any of the prior posts)…
David O'Brien
January 15th, 2012
1:18 pm
But I’ve got an offshore boat, two jetskis, several fishing poles, several Stone Crab traps, a Kayak, Scuba Diving equipment and live on the water. Not down a canal 10 miles west of Ft. Lauderdale Beach but on the open water. — keylargo
Not sure whom you’re thinking of living 10 miles west of Ft. Lauderdale Beach. My 13 years in Pomano Beach, Hollywood Beach and Fort Lauderdale, I never lived more than a mile from the water, my man. That would really have been bad to live 10 miles away, as I would never have actually gone to the beach.
And bully for you for loving the Keys. There’s plenty to be said for that lifestyle. But not many jobs down there for common folks.
nolie
January 15th, 2012
1:29 pm
yeah, even Jimmy Buffet Doesn’t Live in Key West Anymore
used to go down from Atlanta on my bike every year for a few weeks, really loved it back in the 70s and 80s
Tomahawkin (The Godfather)
January 15th, 2012
1:29 pm
@Brava
“Can’t wait for ST. I’m finally going to get to go this year!!!”
Damn Ur Lucky…I have never been to The Orlando area…what is there to do that is not Kiddie Oriented??? And I bet everything is expensive in that area…?
beekay
January 15th, 2012
1:42 pm
If the cubs were to eat at least 35mill of the 54 mill due to soriano, would youe trade a few non-top 10 prospects for him. I know his skills are declining a bit but the Cubbies are looking to do a D-Lowe type salary dump and are willing to pay. At 6 mill a season I think it’s worth a shot at someone with some power that wouldn’t cost an arm and a leg and wouldn’t cost us top level prospects in return
Patio Daddio
January 15th, 2012
1:47 pm
Loving me some Hollywood Beach. Always stay at Westin Diplomat on South Ocean Dr. Hard to keep away from Gulfstream Park and Seminole Hard Rock.
CB
January 15th, 2012
1:51 pm
Brava,are you going before the games start and watch practice or just to see the games?
cabravesfan
January 15th, 2012
2:07 pm
I guess everyone is totally absorbed in the Baltimore/Houston game…
jeffrey doo doo
January 15th, 2012
2:08 pm
We’re all still partying about the 49′ers win
cabravesfan
January 15th, 2012
2:08 pm
Well, that too
Brava
January 15th, 2012
2:09 pm
nolie, thanks, I’m very excited. I’ll be able to cross it off my bucket list.
T, I think things are a bit less expensive because it’s considered off-season. At least the hotels seem to be. My son hasn’t been to Disney World since he was too young to really remember it, so we are planning on one day there and all the others catching Braves games.
CB, we plan to do a bit of both. We’ll be staying close to Champion Stadium, but plan to go on a road trip the first day to catch the Braves @ the Nats. Then we’ll get to see them at home the next two days versus the Marlins and Mets. The next day will be spent at Disney, then we’ll head home the day after.
jeffrey doo doo
January 15th, 2012
2:18 pm
Sorry, CAB, I wanted the Saints to win. But it’s done now, so congrats
Patio Daddio
January 15th, 2012
2:20 pm
Actually season officially ends around Easter. Hotel Rates are low because the abundance of empty rooms. Rates are very competitive, but if you want to drop a wad on room rates you can begin with the Gaylord
Efrim
January 15th, 2012
2:21 pm
Ravens defense looks old, imo. They are still great, though. Secondary is what makes them who they are. Their linebackers aren’t as good as they used to be.
cabravesfan
January 15th, 2012
2:23 pm
jeffrey-
Why are you sorry? It’s perfectly ok that you were rooting for the Saints
jeffrey doo doo
January 15th, 2012
2:24 pm
Must’ve been an East Coast Bias
cabravesfan
January 15th, 2012
2:26 pm
jeffrey-
probably
Patio Daddio
January 15th, 2012
2:27 pm
March is a huge tourist month in Florida and the Orlando area is just busting. You will it to your liking if you are over 21. If you like to eat, drink cocktails, dance, go to live shows bring your bank president with you because there is so much nightlife there you will never see it all, but you can leave mighty broke
Also keep in mind this little ditty Locals like to say
Come down on vacation
go home on probation
keylargo
January 15th, 2012
2:32 pm
cricket – I’ve never been one to attribute futility to a hitting coach much in the past, but the comment I heard the other day attributed to a Brave around the batting cage where Martin claimed he was waiting for a hanging curve while letting two fastballs go down the middle of the plate tells me I might be wrong. The only place that approach comes from is flawed hitting coach. Maybe Greg Walker and Assistant WILL make a big difference. LEW
Lew – someone posted an article being very critical of the Braves for NOT having anyone in the top 40 of players in the “Pitcher per Plate Appearance” (PPA) in 2011. Parrish, of course, was the hitting coach.
I went back and looked up 2010 when Terry Pendleton was the hitting coach. We all know that Pendleton taught a more patient approach and it certainly showed in the PPA rankings for 2010.
With Pendleton as HC the Braves had 4 of the top 10 hitters in PPA.
Who says the hitting coach doesn’t make any difference?
keylargo
January 15th, 2012
2:42 pm
DOB –
I made this statement yesterday which you thought I referring to you and thought I would clear it up. I certainly was not criticizing you and don’t have a clue as to where you lived.
Not down a canal 10 miles west of Ft. Lauderdale Beach but on the open water. — keylargo
What I meant was that in the worst year of my life I lived 10 miles west of the ocean on a canal in Ft. Lauderdale. The only way to get to the ocean in a boat was to go at idle speed through a giant maze of canals and waterways.
In the Keys I walk out to my deck, get in the boat and I’m in the Ocean and can go South to Cuba and north to the Florida mainland. And I can do this 12 months of the year.
keylargo
January 15th, 2012
2:43 pm
DOB –
I made this statement yesterday which you thought I referring to you and thought I would clear it up. I certainly was not criticizing you and don’t have a clue as to where you lived.
Not down a canal 10 miles west of Ft. Lauderdale Beach but on the open water. — keylargo
What I meant was that in the worst year of my life I lived 10 miles west of the ocean on a canal in Ft. Lauderdale. The only way to get to the ocean in a boat was to go at idle speed through a giant maze of canals and waterways.
In the Keys I walk out to my deck, get in the boat and I’m in the Ocean and can go South to Cuba and north to the Florida mainland. And I can do this 12 months of the year.
Fairbrave
January 15th, 2012
2:55 pm
Spent 9 years in the 90″s in Hollywood, FL most of my time at Honky Dory’s $1 margaritas. Great Place.
Went to spring training every year in West Palm Beach.
jeffrey doo doo
January 15th, 2012
2:58 pm
I went to spring training one year. Got Jarrod Saltalamacchia’s autograph. Fat lot of good that did me
Waffle House or Bust
January 15th, 2012
3:03 pm
Chipper needs the game more than the game needs him now. Walk away son. Walk away.
interested bystanderss
January 15th, 2012
3:15 pm
Houston is good team but need to step up
interested bystanderss
January 15th, 2012
3:18 pm
Yessss Texans
BFChris27
January 15th, 2012
3:20 pm
Lets go Texans!!!!!!!!!!
My Predictions are 2 for 2, so far. I have Houston and Green Bay winning today, Pats/Niners did it for me yesterday
interested bystanderss
January 15th, 2012
3:23 pm
On radio the odds are 7.5 points giants
Aris
January 15th, 2012
3:25 pm
DOB:
I’m the guy on twitter who sent you the link of what might be the new alternate jersey…
http://www.onthefield.com/product_images/c/735/c1__19895_zoom.jpg
Can you confirm that these are them?
Tomahawkin (The Godfather)
January 15th, 2012
3:27 pm
Patio Daddio
“March is a huge tourist month in Florida and the Orlando area is just busting. You will it to your liking if you are over 21. If you like to eat, drink cocktails, dance, go to live shows bring your bank president with you because there is so much nightlife there you will never see it all, but you can leave mighty broke
Also keep in mind this little ditty Locals like to say
Come down on vacation
go home on probation”
That Sounds Like Me, But I’m Getting Old!