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Braves avoid arbitration with the “O” in bullpen trio

6:06 am January 17, 2012, by David O'Brien

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Lew

January 21st, 2012
11:54 am

VaBraves – I’m confident in Matt to hit LHP, just wonder where his power went to. However, the power argument is like as with Prado in LF – Uggla at 2B makes up for it. Still……..Maybe the new hitting coach hels Matt get back to where he was when he killed LHP. If that happens, we’re good to go.

VaBravesFan

January 21st, 2012
11:58 am

Can’t wait to see what Cody Ross, JD Drew, Wilson Betemit and others sign for. Still think we missed out on Andruw Jones, perfect fit for what we needed. He completly mashed LHP and would have been a RH power bat off the bench opposite Hinske.

Blind Squirrel ( AKA CB)

January 21st, 2012
11:58 am

Lew, I really never wanted a trade of Prado. I could accept a trade of JJ for someone who was young and could fit into LF. I really thought the easiest way would have been thru free agency,signing the best player you could afford. Willingham would have been a great fit,obviously the budget would not allow that thought process. It seems we really are locked into the team we have and might as well learn to live with it. I just dread the thought of where we will be if Chipper goes down.

Tomahawkin (The Godfather)

January 21st, 2012
11:58 am

Lew

“Well, I’m not so concerned over Pastornicky. He won’t hit as bad as Ginzo (and Wislosn won’t be much worse – if at all – minus the power). Wilson ahs also been tutoring Padtornicky this winter, even though he didn’t even have a contract. We’ll be fine.”

Co-Sign…I Like The Pastor/Wilson Platoon

I want The Pastor To start Games and Wilson come in from the 7th inning On as a Defensive Replacement

Mora Like The Blauser/Belliard Platoon from 1991-1993

Lew

January 21st, 2012
11:59 am

THawkin – We’ve had Thunder Snow up here. That was weird and very surreal.

richbrave

January 21st, 2012
12:01 pm

Yeah, MATTY D may be on the downhill as a baseball player, not a skier.

Lew

January 21st, 2012
12:02 pm

Squirrel – Yeah, Martin is a very valuable player – especially for the Braves. I have no concerns with him playing third, but we should definitely lose offense when CHipper is down, unless that above mentioned LF platoon comes through.

Still…… I really believe Prado comes back with a vengeance, Heyward turns it around and Uggla hits better early on. I think we’ll be fine.

Now if NEXT winter, with extra money, we don’t get a t least ONE impact player, I may join Disgusted on The Dark Side.

richbrave

January 21st, 2012
12:02 pm

And not the norm I’m assuming by your comment on the thunder.

Lew

January 21st, 2012
12:05 pm

richbrave – Nope, hardly the norm. Never before heard of it until last winter. We might actually have it this week, with the weather vsarying from below zero to 40+ degrees almost overnight. With snow forecast, it coud well happen.

Very, very bizarre feeling. Totally incongruous.

jeffrey doo doo

January 21st, 2012
12:05 pm

I cant believe its doing this in Mid Winter

January’s one of the months that gets the most rain in Atlanta

Tomahawkin (The Godfather)

January 21st, 2012
12:07 pm

Lew

“Well, I’m not so concerned over Pastornicky. He won’t hit as bad as Ginzo (and Wislosn won’t be much worse – if at all – minus the power). Wilson ahs also been tutoring Padtornicky this winter, even though he didn’t even have a contract. We’ll be fine.”

Co-Sign…I see it as it reminds me of the Blauser/Belliard combo from 1991-1993…

Start The Pastor from innings 1-7 and use Wilson as a Defensive replacement in close games from the 7th inning on…

Bat Masterson

January 21st, 2012
12:10 pm

Is Disgusted the same guy that commented as Powder Blue?

Lew

January 21st, 2012
12:12 pm

THawkin – I could see Wilson coming in as a defensive replacement for both Patornicky and Chipper – maybe Uggla, too. Of course that would be if there were no more scheduled ABs in late innings from Chipper and Uggs and if we have a decent lead.

I’m about to draw some new Braves stuff for Spring Training. Got a Prado and an O’Ventbre planned. Any other requests from the Peanut Gallery?

Lew

January 21st, 2012
12:14 pm

Bat – No idea. Both are very negative, though – and seemingly unhappy people.

Lew

January 21st, 2012
12:15 pm

Checking out for a while y’all. Got some art to get done. Glad to send anyone some stuff to get signed for ST – all you got to do is ask and I’ll send prints for y’all to get signed.

VaBravesFan

January 21st, 2012
12:17 pm

Next Winter

Lowe’s 10 mil off books, Bourn’s 7 mil, Hinske’s 1.5 mil, Diaz’s 2 mil, Wilson’s 1 mil, Ross’s 1.6 mil, Moylan 1 mil

24 million for sure off the books.

Then Hopefully Chipper’s 14 mil will be gone, I see us trading Jurrjens and his possible 9-10 mil salary and I don’t see us paying EOF around 4 mil.

Around another 28 mil possibly off books

Then we have Options for McCann 13 mil and Hudson 9 mil I’m sure McCann will get a new deal but Huddy possibly could be gone with all the starters we have.

So another possible 9 mil.

All together a possible 52 million off the books, that’s before Arb raises of course.

Bravefaninok

January 21st, 2012
12:17 pm

m about to draw some new Braves stuff for Spring Training. Got a Prado and an O’Ventbre planned. Any other requests from the Peanut Gallery?

Freeman batting……
Beachy…..gotta love his story,from undrafted FA to stud in 3yrs.

Tomahawkin (The Godfather)

January 21st, 2012
12:18 pm

Lew

“THawkin – We’ve had Thunder Snow up here. That was weird and very surreal.”

Agreed…I saw Thunder with Freezing Rain in 2009 when I was In NW Arkansas…The area got an Inch and a half of Ice, It shut the City Down for damn near 5 days…

jack daniels

January 21st, 2012
12:33 pm

I think the lineup should be

CF Michael Bourn
3B Chipper Jones
RF Jason Heyward
2B Dan Uggla
C Brian McCann
LF Martin Prado
1B Freddie Freeman
SS Tyler Pastornicky

ChattTownBrian (CTB)

January 21st, 2012
12:35 pm

Lew, I really do hope you’re right about SS this year. I have no clue about Pastornicky other than I’ve typed this persons name waaay too much – too much for a player I’ve never even seen play the field or hit. I saw a shot of him in the dugout late last year and he is blonde headed. That’s it.

But anyways, I hope what’s been said about his defense is either a little exaggerated, or he improved it over the offseason.

flange1

January 21st, 2012
12:39 pm

I like it Jack!

David O'Brien

January 21st, 2012
12:40 pm

Disgusted–that is what Hudson has always been, good but not graet. In Oakland he had 2 great seasons. — Webster

Seriously, this offseason has gotten way too long for some of you. A new hobby might be in order for the final weeks before spring training.

Webster, you’re talking about a pitcher with a 181-97 record and 3.40 ERA, who spent half his career in the American League. If you look at Baseball Reference.com, the first five names that come up as “Similar Pitchers” to Hudson statistically are CC Sabathia, Ron Guidry and Roy Halladay. The first five in “Similar Pitchers Through (Age) 35″ are Kevin Brown, David Cone, Andy Pettitte, Dwight Gooden and Bret Saberhagen.

Are you familiar with those pitchers?

Tomahawkin (The Godfather)

January 21st, 2012
12:42 pm

Bat Masterson

“Is Disgusted the same guy that commented as Powder Blue?”

I dunno, I think Disgusted was The Dude who Ran Onto The Field In A Wedding Dress??? Rock On!

David O'Brien

January 21st, 2012
12:42 pm

Disgusted: That’s one way to go through life, having the Braves’ September collapse influence your entire existence for at least the next six months.

David O'Brien

January 21st, 2012
12:45 pm

Tim Hudson career record (13 seasons): 181-97, 3.40 ERA.

Roy Halladay career record (14 seasons): 188-92, 3.23 ERA

No, I’m not suggesting Hudson is the equal of Halladay, because clearly he’s not. But some around here need to get a little more perspective if they think Hudson is just another “good” pitcher.

Bat Masterson

January 21st, 2012
12:48 pm

Yeah Hudson is pretty good, reasonably priced, too. At least in the economics of MLB.

Bat Masterson

January 21st, 2012
12:49 pm

Okay, very, very good.

Coach (2012 Fredi's beisbol fandango)

January 21st, 2012
12:51 pm

David O’Brien

January 21st, 2012
12:40 pm

Disgusted–that is what Hudson has always been, good but not graet. In Oakland he had 2 great seasons. — Webster

Seriously, this offseason has gotten way too long for some of you. A new hobby might be in order for the final weeks before spring training.

Webster, you’re talking about a pitcher with a 181-97 record and 3.40 ERA, who spent half his career in the American League. If you look at Baseball Reference.com, the first five names that come up as “Similar Pitchers” to Hudson statistically are CC Sabathia, Ron Guidry and Roy Halladay. The first five in “Similar Pitchers Through (Age) 35″ are Kevin Brown, David Cone, Andy Pettitte, Dwight Gooden and Bret Saberhagen.

Are you familiar with those pitchers?

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Ditto that!

I still say Tim Hudson is on the cusp of being Hall of Fame material. However, Huddy will have to remain effective for another five to six years. But what few realize is that excluding 2009 which Hudson lost to injury, the man has averaged fifteen wins every year for twelve seasons.

Coach (2012 Fredi's beisbol fandango)

January 21st, 2012
12:57 pm

O yea, Huddy’s career .651 winning percentage is better than Maddux, Glavine and Smoltz.

ChattTownBrian (CTB)

January 21st, 2012
1:08 pm

Give Hudson a potent lineup to work with and he’s a 20 game winner.

Partner him with a trio of a Maddux/Smoltz/Glavine on a consistant WS calier team for years running and he’s everybody “1st ballot HOF” like those three are.

Sometimes thinking logically helps me make friends. :smile:

Coach (2012 Fredi's beisbol fandango)

January 21st, 2012
1:26 pm

Yep, Huddy should have won twenty games last year.

Again, they should have made the playoffs in 2011. However, the offense tanked. Why? Does anybody realize that our 2010 offense led the N.L in walks, OBP and doubles…..and we didn’t have Dan Uggla in the line up.

2011 saw the offense fail. Mainly because they were ranked 8th in walks, 14th in OBP and 4th in strike outs with 1260. Simply put, we could not get on base nearly enough.

Why? because Terry Pendleton should have kept his job, hiring Larry Parrish was a huge mistake and the fault lies in the mistaken judgement of our venerable GM…….Frank Wren.

Tomahawkin (The Godfather)

January 21st, 2012
1:29 pm

@Chattlanta Brian! CTB!

Co-Sign on that 1:08 post

I wonder Has Huddy Mentioned if he wants to play another 4-5 years…He’s Financially Stable, Is a Leader in the Community and has a Family…Thats a lot of Ifs…

The Dude is a Pitcher like Maddux/Glavine was he doesn’t have to rely on overpowering/dominating stuff to get hitters out like he did early in his career…

For some Reason Unless he has a serious injury again…I think Huddy will pitch another 2-3 years to try to get a Ring! Not to mention he is a great overall athlete

Tomahawkin (The Godfather)

January 21st, 2012
1:31 pm

@Coach and @D.O.B.

Why Did Pendleton get moved from his hitting coach position? Despite the Great Patient offense we had in 2010 and TP was very well instrumental in Developing J-Hey as a hitter in 2010

Inquiring Minds wanna know???

ncgary

January 21st, 2012
1:35 pm

baseball been berry berry good 2 me

ncgary

January 21st, 2012
1:36 pm

can ya hear that play ball call yet

brian

January 21st, 2012
1:42 pm

except for the Tommy John year, Hudson has been a rock for the Braves. Good dude on and off the field

Bat Masterson

January 21st, 2012
1:44 pm

Does anybody realize that our 2010 offense led the N.L in walks, OBP and doubles _ Coach (2012 Fredi’s beisbol fandango)

Anyone? My guess would be about 80-85% of the people that comment here.

Why? because Terry Pendleton should have kept his job, hiring Larry Parrish was a huge mistake Coach

Maybe so, but the fire TP crowd was large and vocal.

ncgary

January 21st, 2012
1:44 pm

go braves
and to all you chipper bashers you can go somewhere to

get a grip sure he aint the player he was 10 years ago
but he’s still chipper and still a feared and respected hitter

Blog Monitor

January 21st, 2012
1:55 pm

Bat Masterson:

Why? because Terry Pendleton should have kept his job, hiring Larry Parrish was a huge mistake Coach

Maybe so, but the fire TP crowd was large and vocal.
__________________________________________________________________________

it’s called selective memory..

this blog was awash in calls for TP to be “old yellered”…

ChattTownBrian (CTB)

January 21st, 2012
2:03 pm

I don’t even know what the point of arguing over whether the Braves or most any other baseball team will have a successful year or not. Of course teams like the Astros,etc. most likely wonmt be successful, but … Some of ya’ll need to remember ANYthing can happen at any time in this nutty game. That’s what keeps people coming back for more, to see how it all plays out. It’s almost always the same title with different plots, twists and turns – and in recent memory the endings have been crazy different. ‘10 Giants?

Coach (2012 Fredi's beisbol fandango)

January 21st, 2012
2:05 pm

Again, I was one of the few who supported Terry Pendleton. The rest of the 80-85 percent were out to lunch on this issue. So was Frank Wren.

Bat Masterson

January 21st, 2012
2:32 pm

Well I don’t know that it was 80-85% but whatever it was, they were loud and adamant.

Klaus

January 21st, 2012
2:38 pm

Refreshing comment from the co-owner of the Rangers. When if ever will we hear something like this from Liberty or McGuirk?

When it comes to the club’s finances, Simpson talked about a strategy to make the Rangers a “dynasty.”

“We’re writing checks to make this stuff happen, but at some point it’s got to sustain itself and we understand that,” Simpson said. “Winning comes first and then support comes. You can’t ask fans to come to every game while you’re losing and have them help you increase your revenues. You’re trying to take it to a new level, a sustainable level, where it is a dynasty franchise like the Dallas Cowboys achieved. Then in the off-years, and inevitably you’ll have some, they still support you.”

No one who owns the Braves is saying this and more importantly acting like this… We need to think about it before we chastise people for not going to games…

Bat Masterson

January 21st, 2012
2:43 pm

“We’re writing checks to make this stuff happen, but at some point it’s got to sustain itself and we understand that,” Simpson said _ Klaus

If not maybe they can go bankrupt again.

VaBravesFan

January 21st, 2012
2:45 pm

Interesting post. Hard to believe we weren’t able to bring in a more solid 4th OFer option. When your team can’t afford pieces like that I believe that’s a issue. With all the money we expect to come off the books after the season, increasing payroll this off season would have made alot of sense. Another 3 to 5 million would have helped Wren a ton for improving this team for the 2012 season.

jeffrey doo doo

January 21st, 2012
2:47 pm

The Texas Rangers’ payroll was a couple million more than the Braves last year. I know having Liberty as the owners isn’t the best, but it could be a lot worse. We’re a middle market team with average attendance and an average payroll.

Besides, we’ll see how the Rangers or the Angels or these other teams dishing out huge contracts and huge payrolls are doing in a few years. Didn’t work out for the Dodgers or Mets.

Bat Masterson

January 21st, 2012
2:50 pm

We need to think about it before we chastise people for not going to games…. _ Klaus

2.3 mm plus go to the games year after year, longest such streak in MLB. Maybe we should stop claiming people don’t go to the games.

jeffrey doo doo

January 21st, 2012
2:52 pm

Maybe we should stop claiming people don’t go to the games

30,000+ a game isn’t exactly middle school girls basketball attendance

Ray

January 21st, 2012
2:55 pm

In regards to Hudson and those thinking he is just an okay or decent pitcher, learn some facts. Hudson is ranked 3rd in wins among active pitchers. ONLY Wakefield, Halladay are above Hudson. yes Wakefield has more wins than any other active pitcher. Bottom line is Hudson is a baller. He is among the list of top pitchers. He simply goes out each year very quietly win you 15-18 games.

richbrave

January 21st, 2012
2:56 pm

t’s called selective memory..

this blog was awash in calls for TP to be “old yellered”…BM

It’s true. I took a few shots at that rabid beast myself.

richbrave

January 21st, 2012
2:58 pm

Coach:

DON BAYLOR has always been my one and only for batting coach on this team. Prolly way too late now. BAYLOR’s in his early seventies at this point.

richbrave

January 21st, 2012
3:01 pm

Ray:

And how’s his back? I,ve read he may not be quite ready by the time ST rolls around.

richbrave

January 21st, 2012
3:02 pm

:( =HUDSON 2012

Ray

January 21st, 2012
3:05 pm

Yes many on here bashed TP. Saying it was his fault on many occasions. Saying we need a change,we need a change. (Sound familiar?) Be careful what you wish for. So we got Larry Parrish, that didn’t work out. Same as those that wants new ownership. You want new ownership that KNOWS what they are doing. P Angelos, does not know what he is doing. Look at the Mets. I would rather have LM than Angelos any day. The Braves are fortunate enough to have solid baseball people running the show from JS all the way to the scouting department.

Ray

January 21st, 2012
3:08 pm

@rich, I have no clue and will not pretend to have a clue. My only point is, Hudson is and has been and is one of the most consistent pitchers in baseball. You can pretty much count on him to get the wins. I would doubt that his back is going to cause him problems once he is done with rehab and strength and conditioning.

Ward

January 21st, 2012
3:24 pm

Hello everyone! Don’t forget Drew Sutton SS,and Hicks SSor 3rd base too……I know Hicks hasn’t shown much,but with some more at bat in the bigs you never no?Drew Sutton might end up being a surprise,and Louis Durango could be a surprise too now.

Tomahawkin (The Godfather)

January 21st, 2012
3:25 pm

WARRRRDDDDDDDDDDDD

Whats Happening Chief!

Ward

January 21st, 2012
3:26 pm

Trade,still could be pulled off around Spring Training,or during Season too.It’s still could happen?

BraveDan

January 21st, 2012
3:28 pm

I’ll take Hudson’s customary 15 wins a year anytime and most other teams would love to add him as well.

Ward

January 21st, 2012
3:28 pm

Tomahawkin-I’m good,and actually chilling,and staying cool. A little nevrous on the Giants game tomorrow,but I’m,actually better than thought to be.

Ward

January 21st, 2012
3:30 pm

Anyone know where Cody Ross will end up? Still been strange news on that one,and quiet too.

Ward

January 21st, 2012
3:37 pm

A week ago Cody Ross was in the rumors,and now nothing again. Would be nice to pick up Cody Ross……..

VaBravesFan

January 21st, 2012
3:49 pm

Ward

Cody Ross or someone like him would be a great and much needed move. Clearly would be a upgrade for our 4th OFer spot. Prado is gonna spend alot of time at 3rd, Ross would be perfect fit to play LF during that time. Good defender who can play all OF spots. The bench would be much improved.

Ward

January 21st, 2012
3:53 pm

VaBravesFan-Like Cody Ross a lot, when he played for San Fran.I’m going to keep campaigning for him to be on the team.

Tomahawkin (The Godfather)

January 21st, 2012
4:00 pm

Wow, lol

my 337 post is awaiting Moderation…

VaBravesFan

January 21st, 2012
4:04 pm

Cody Ross is solid. I think he’s a improvement over what we have right now. I think Ross will sign where ever the most playing time will be offered. I really think he’s dreaming if anyone see’s him as a starting outfielder. He’s probably gonna have to settle for a 1 year deal with a possible option. He won’t get close to last year’s salary of 6+ million. I think if he signed here he would log around 50 to 70 starts in the Outfield. I’m figuring that Prado is gonna play at least 30 games at 3rd base, and Bourn and Heyward get around 10 days off a piece. He’ll also get some pinch hitting in too.

Tomahawkin (The Godfather)

January 21st, 2012
4:05 pm

@VaBravesfan…

I’m not High at all on Cody Ross, Never Have been, I’d Rather we stand pat and Trade for Someone During the Season…or Sign a player who gets released from a team that does roster cuts out of S. Training, ya know right when teams have to cut down their rosters to the 25 man limit and release players

Ward

January 21st, 2012
4:05 pm

Tomahawkin-What did you say?

jeffrey doo doo

January 21st, 2012
4:07 pm

I don’t like UGA’s grey home unis.

It also looks like UGA’s got their own Zaza Pachulia

VaBravesFan

January 21st, 2012
4:11 pm

Tomahawkin

Well, I’m strickly talking about Cody Ross as a bench player. Thats a good point about players getting released and such. Might be able to add someone that way.

Ward

January 21st, 2012
4:15 pm

Cody Ross,would be the best fit to me,and great “D” in the out field too.Fredi, Uggla reunion. I like it a lot,but we will have to see what happens from now to Spring Traing. Hopefully it is Cody Ross.Talk later got some house cleanning to do,and peace…….

VaBravesFan

January 21st, 2012
4:16 pm

Luis Durango, 25 years old, 5′9 155 lbs. Has 65 Career ABs 292/361/292 7 SB 1 CS Looks like a Speedy little guy who can’t hit the ball outta the infield. Wonder what his chances are of making the club as the 25th man?

Bat Masterson

January 21st, 2012
4:16 pm

Here it is the 21st of Janurary and Prince Fielder stil does not have a job. When does he sign somewhere?

Tomahawkin (The Godfather)

January 21st, 2012
4:17 pm

@Ward…

I made a Valid Statement about Blow Buck Getting Hard on’s on TV when he Talks about the Giants…

That dude Is The Most Biased/Worst Commentator in Sports….

jeffrey doo doo

January 21st, 2012
4:17 pm

jeffrey doo doo

January 21st, 2012
4:18 pm

That dude Is The Most Biased/Worst Commentator in Sports….

I don’t think so at all. He’s nothing fancy, but he calls a good game.

Bat Masterson

January 21st, 2012
4:19 pm

January*

Tomahawkin (The Godfather)

January 21st, 2012
4:20 pm

Bat Masterson

“Here it is the 21st of Janurary and Prince Fielder stil does not have a job. When does he sign somewhere?”

Princess will go To The Cubs or some other team that is under the Radar, Bank On It…Not The Gnats, or the Rangers

Most Free Agent Deals happen when no one in the media or fans speculate about them…Case in Point, The Halos Signing Phat Albert, and the Marlins signing Reyes….

jeffrey doo doo

January 21st, 2012
4:22 pm

People were talking about Reyes signing with the Marlins for weeks….

Bat Masterson

January 21st, 2012
4:27 pm

I’m going with February 14th.

jeffrey doo doo

January 21st, 2012
4:29 pm

Nah, he’s going out with Wendy that night.

Tomahawkin (The Godfather)

January 21st, 2012
4:32 pm

jeffrey doo doo

[Joe Buck Is The Most Biased/Worst Commentator in Sports….]

“I don’t think so at all. He’s nothing fancy, but he calls a good game.”

Are You Serious? The Dude is sooo biased against The Braves its Ludacris!

The Dude has a motive for hating Atlanta teams since he got declined for a broadcasting job with TBS around 2000…I guess his next destination will be working for BSPN, lol

Bat Masterson

January 21st, 2012
4:32 pm

Pick the date win a prize.

jeffrey doo doo

January 21st, 2012
4:34 pm

I’ve never noticed….I think it’s in your head.

jeffrey doo doo

January 21st, 2012
4:36 pm

Wait…why would Buck want to leave his network TV gig to broadcast the Braves?

jeffrey doo doo

January 21st, 2012
4:36 pm

I say January 26th, this Thursday

Tomahawkin (The Godfather)

January 21st, 2012
4:40 pm

Time For The Friday After Next!

Talk Abt A Funny A..s Movie!

Couch Tater

January 21st, 2012
4:46 pm

We’re a middle market team with average attendance and an average payroll.

Submit your entries for the 2012 Braves Ad campaign!

kenhotlanta

January 21st, 2012
5:09 pm

In other news, it’s being reported that Heidi Klum and Seal have filed for divorce. Anyone know where the line for Heidi forms?

Couch Tater

January 21st, 2012
5:23 pm

Anyone know where the line for Heidi forms?</i.

At the Bank.

Dr Johnny Fever

January 21st, 2012
5:38 pm

Friday After Next? Funny? Really?

David O'Brien

January 21st, 2012
5:44 pm

Rockies working on deal for Scutaro from Red Sox, would start at 2B for Colorado. Yet another sign of how unlikely it’s becoming for the Braves to trade Prado this offseason. (Rockies wanted him as their 2B, but talks cooled a while back and have never really gotten any traction since.)

Dr Johnny Fever

January 21st, 2012
5:50 pm

Prado can stay. I’m fine with that.

Klaus

January 21st, 2012
6:08 pm

Attendance is down to 2007 levels which is the wrong direction but the comment about winning versus expecting fans to show up when you are losing or in the case of the Braves face planting yards from the finish line was the key point.

With the TV contracts in TX and LAA, managers and staff they should be fine. ATL is clearing 20mm/year in net profit and acting like they are losing 20mm a year.

That is the difference. TX and LAA want to win or as they said in the article “create a dynasty” of winning.

Liberty and the ATL FO just want to get by and win if things break right.

Which description above will bring out the fans?

Klaus

January 21st, 2012
6:10 pm

Prado is staying b/c Wren over values his players and he has no 3B option in his entire system (major or minor leagues) to back up Chipper except Prado.

Nothing good in that statement. Not one bit.

Prado is a 2B not a LF or a every day 3B b/c he is not a slugger. Sooner or later he is going.

jeffrey doo doo

January 21st, 2012
6:12 pm

Submit your entries for the 2012 Braves Ad campaign!

It’s true! Anyway, the Yankees don’t have posters saying “We spend a lot of money!!!”

The Red Sox don’t have posters saying “We have a lot of people come to our games!!”

The Angels don’t have posters saying “We live in a big city!!!”

The Pirates don’t have posters saying “We suck!!”

Dr Johnny Fever

January 21st, 2012
6:13 pm

you should take a look at what third basemen are hitting lately before spouting off like that.

jeffrey doo doo

January 21st, 2012
6:15 pm

Prado is staying b/c Wren over values his players…
Nothing good in that statement. Not one bit.

The rumors were Prado for Seth Smith and Prado/Jurrjens for Adam Jones. That’s not overvaluing, it’s trying not to wet your pants from laughing so hard.

Dr Johnny Fever

January 21st, 2012
6:24 pm

another advocate of the do something no matter what approach I guess

Lew

January 21st, 2012
6:31 pm

Another of the chronically clueless heard from.

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