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NickB
July 15th, 2012
5:02 pm
I would think anyone who thinks Constanza is a better player than Uggla should have their intelligence questioned. It’s a silly idea
Seattle Braves
July 15th, 2012
5:04 pm
See another Start from Sheets. If good, then I will comfortable trading younger talent (Minor, Delgado, and others) for Grienke.
If you could get Upton WHITOUT TRADING PRADO… Then yes
NickB
July 15th, 2012
5:06 pm
Seattle
Judging from the D-backs stating that they want MLB ready players, I’m afraid they would want Prado or Simmons as the centerpiece of any Upton deal…. and to heck with that
Seattle Braves
July 15th, 2012
5:09 pm
@NickB
Well That depends if they consider themselves contenders or not this year. I think if they are contendes, then no trade should be made. But if they fall out of contention, they would be more likely to trade for MLB reay players in the farm system and not PRADO or SIMMONS.
Seattle Braves
July 15th, 2012
5:11 pm
Hopefully
NickB
July 15th, 2012
5:11 pm
Yeah, but the problem we have is that both the Braves and the D-Backs have pitching rich farms and not many upper level position players. They are looking for SS, 2B and OF and we have non of that worthwhile to trade for Upton.
If i had to hazard a guess, I would put my money on the Pirates getting him as they DO have the pieces and really need offense bad
Braveone
July 15th, 2012
5:16 pm
From the previous blog which had 1,466 comments, NickB led the way with 71 posts. There were 156 different poster names. Here are the Top 25:
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1 NickB 71
2 The A Bomb 59
3 Pace 52
4 bravesgrl4life 44
5 Tomahawk Mafia 42
6 Mark 38
7 Venice Jim 38
8 Tomahawkin 37
9 Capt.Mudd 35
10 gene garbage 34
11 ACE 33
12 nolie 29
13 David O’Brien 28
14 McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô: 28
15 VaBravesFan 28
16 BFChris27 27
17 Efrim 27
18 cabravesfan 27
19 LAG 25
20 ChattTownBrian 23
21 Lew 23
22 TNScott 23
23 Bobby’s Cox 22
24 Jeff R 22
25 njbraves 20
ChattTownBrian
July 15th, 2012
5:27 pm
Sign Sheets to a 3 yeer and 45 millien dollar contract! Do it NOW Wren!
MiaBchBravesFan
July 15th, 2012
5:27 pm
I spent all week long with a VERY good feeling about Ben Sheets’ start today. As always, a vet like Sheets was experimenting in the two minor starts; thus the “meh” results. Today, it was 2008 all over again for Big Ben, as he completely throttled the swept Mets. If Sheet’s has one more start like the one today, I think that we can stop the nonsense regarding trading our valuable youngs arms at this time for the likes of Dempster or Greinke. I would much rather muse those options during the relative calm of the Hot Stove League season.
It is truly about time the Braves caught a break on this front. After years of buying retreads that played threadbare, it is high time we caught lightning in a bottle. This is the kind of thing that could truly propel the Braves this season to ambitious heights. Let’s really hope that Frank Wren – who looks pretty decent right now on this particular coup – stand pat on the trade front, unless there’s a deal that he cannot refuse. This team has great clubhouse chemistry, and they have weathered some trying times this season to put themselves right at this moment in a highly comptetitive position.
JeanE
July 15th, 2012
5:28 pm
Loved this game!! I think CB Buckner is horrible but luckily, his messups went our way yesterday and today. Sheets is unbelievable! Total steal by Frank W. Matty D starts is all up, rest of the lineup keeps it going and Freddie nails it shut. Sweep!!! I love this team, Janish will fit right in. So glad Sheets switched himself out of the cursed locker, no reason to tempt fate with bad mojo! Also happy we don’t play on Mondays, I don’t like Mondays (thank you Boomtown Rats), keep it up Braves!!!
JeanE
July 15th, 2012
5:43 pm
I love going into an off day on a high, so much fun watching today’s game. I did notice Sheets talking to himself on the mound but I do that all the time! Laughing along with bloggers critiquing the endless repeat of commercials, my son can quote them all word by word because they rerun the same ones ad nauseum!!! So happy for Sheets and the team, yeah!!!
The A Bomb
July 15th, 2012
5:43 pm
Wow. 2nd place. I gotta get out more.
Bama Brave
July 15th, 2012
5:48 pm
Is Marteen A Free Agent after this season?
UKUGA
July 15th, 2012
5:49 pm
It was good to see the Braves knock around the two guys who made us look so miserable the first two games of the season.
This is the best team we’ve had in awhile. I hope management goes for the jugular this year. We’ve really got a chance.
ChattTownBrian
July 15th, 2012
5:50 pm
Boy this place sure clears out when the Braves are red hot.
nolie
July 15th, 2012
5:54 pm
just finished the National 9-Ball Open Championship for women. Y’all in the Atlanta area were well represented by Monica Webb out of Villa Rica. She tied for third
nolie
July 15th, 2012
5:56 pm
I would think anyone who thinks Constanza is a better player than Uggla should have their intelligence questioned…Nick B
indubitably
Seattle Braves
July 15th, 2012
5:57 pm
Can we trade Fuggla for Upton. Prado seems to be Mr. Utility man. He could play 2nd.
I know it will never happen. Just wishful thinking….
Uggla isnt all bad, but he has really been a disappointment so far. 100k’s in 300ab’s… Not Good. But he does get walked alot.
Jimbo Jones
July 15th, 2012
5:57 pm
Hanson, Hudson, Jurrjens, Sheets, and ……. That’s a pretty good 2 – 5 but we need a #1 starter. Grienke would be such a great fit. Maybe having Sheets here in Atlanta makes the pot even sweeter? I think we can trade one of Delgado, Teheran or Minor. If we can make a legitimate run this year we should go for it. Teheran’s stock has been dropping lately, but I don’t know if I’m ready to bail on him. Next year could look like Grienke, Hanson, Hudson, Sheets, Teheran/Delgado/Minor (assumes Jurrjens walks).
nolie
July 15th, 2012
5:58 pm
Greinke has stunk it up for the last month
dean
July 15th, 2012
5:59 pm
Fun game to watch today. What Sheets did wasn’t luck. It was the result of hard work and wanted something VERY badly. I hope his effort today was as “divine” as the fire at the old stadium on McGriff’s first day .
nolie
July 15th, 2012
6:05 pm
God started that fire? A always wondered what happened.
Capt.Mudd
July 15th, 2012
6:07 pm
@ChattTownBrian…..That’s why I came back now Brian….don’t want to be seen as a “hottie!”
nolie
July 15th, 2012
6:07 pm
where are all the Muts trolls??
Peanut Gallery
July 15th, 2012
6:09 pm
Peanut Gallery three weeks ago: The Braves signed that old, has been, used up Ben Sheets? That Frank Wren is a complete idiot!
Peanut Gallery Sunday evening: Ben Sheets is great! That Frank Wren is a genius!
Bobby H
July 15th, 2012
6:13 pm
where are all the Muts trolls??
They probably got swept away with the Mets, nolie.
dean
July 15th, 2012
6:15 pm
nolie…didn’t notice the ” and the ” around “divine”?
nolie
July 15th, 2012
6:17 pm
you mean the scare quotes? sure I did, good a reason as any though
Mark
July 15th, 2012
6:18 pm
Nolie
From your posts I can tell you know the game. Just for discussion and to help me see other view points, explain your thinking on why a Diaz / Constanza platoon is not as good as Uggla.
Constanza is hitting 321 at Gwinnett. Struck out 38 times in 250 ABs. Has good speed.
Diaz hitting over .300 against lefties and doesn’t strike out alot.
If they kept that up we’d have a 300 hitting left fielder.
Uggla hitting 220 and strikes out 1 out of every 3 ABs.
Constanza isn’t a great defender, nor is Diaz, but Uggla doesn’t have to worry about saving space on the trophy case for a Gold Glove either.
Capt.Mudd
July 15th, 2012
6:18 pm
The addition of Ben is a definite plus….and, couldn’t have come at a better time. Furthermore and after seeing video of his post-game interview, I will say I am a Ben Sheets fan–he sounds like a great guy and he brings a wealth of pitcher experience. Thanks, Mr. Wren.
dean
July 15th, 2012
6:19 pm
You should come out more often peanutgallery. Yeah a lot of the imaginary gm’s were negatories..some of us like to see what we got before calling for Wren’s public execution.
Disgusted
July 15th, 2012
6:20 pm
I am hapy about Ben’s start, but lets see what he does after a few starts.
If he pans out after 4 or 5, I might want to offer him a 2 yr deal for reasonable $$$$$$$$.
nolie
July 15th, 2012
6:22 pm
because Constanza is a total dud who can’t hit or hit with power. he had a few good weeks until the book got around on him and has stunk since.IMO he will continue to stink
Capt.Mudd
July 15th, 2012
6:23 pm
Mark…..Do you think Mr. Uggla and his agent will be writing any rebate checks in the near future?
nolie
July 15th, 2012
6:24 pm
if Ben pitches well I imagine he will wait for the off season and take as much as he can get, but we can hope I guess
Disgusted
July 15th, 2012
6:26 pm
“I would think anyone who thinks Constanza is a better player than Uggla should have their intelligence questioned. It’s a silly idea”
I think that Constanza is a better player than both a healthy Matt Kemp and Joey Votto combined. If you offered me both for Constanza I would not take that trade even if you added Aroldys Chapman and Matt Cain to sweeten the pot.
I predict that when all is said and done, Constanza will have a higher WAR than Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb.
God help anyone who takes that seriously.
VaBravesFan
July 15th, 2012
6:26 pm
No matter what Sheets does the rest of the season he will not get a 2 year deal…
Mark
July 15th, 2012
6:28 pm
We could only wish.
I did love todays lineup though with him out. I know he wants to do better and he’s probably trying too hard. But, enough is enough and he has had plenty of time.
nolie
July 15th, 2012
6:29 pm
wanna bet Va?
Bobby H
July 15th, 2012
6:30 pm
if Ben pitches well I imagine he will wait for the off season and take as much as he can get, but we can hope I guess
He grew up being a Braves fan… so we’ve got that going for us.
Disgusted
July 15th, 2012
6:30 pm
Truth be told, Constanza is a replacement level player who had a nice streak last yr for a time, a one streak wonder.
But it was a nice streak while ti happened. Hey, he worked hard in the minors and got a nice cup of coffee in the majors, good for him.
nolie
July 15th, 2012
6:31 pm
at the end of the first two monts he led second basemen in every stat available except BA. y’all have short memories for success and long ones for slumps
Bobby H
July 15th, 2012
6:31 pm
Disgusted with a funny! Attaboy!
Disgusted
July 15th, 2012
6:32 pm
If he goes 8-1 with good periphearal stats he will get a 2 yr deal, I think, never know.
nolie
July 15th, 2012
6:33 pm
Sheets and Greinke were Braves fans? I don’t have much faith in childhood enthusiasms against big bucks unfortunately
Disgusted
July 15th, 2012
6:34 pm
You are right Nolie, but he does need to raise the BA to approach .250 and in time he likely will.
He is a feared run producer, and his D is not bad. The OBP is not as appreciated as it should be, but he does need to get hot again.
Capt.Mudd
July 15th, 2012
6:34 pm
Man–look at the damn weather, rain coming down in buckets with dark clouds…it just plain blows///////////the next day=Sunny, clear and 72 degrees….Honey, it’s beautiful weather out! Let’s go for a stroll just you and me. That’s just how it works, Peanut!
VaBravesFan
July 15th, 2012
6:34 pm
Being out of baseball for 2 years with all the injuries, he could play well for us but I just highly doubt anyone will be willing to do 2 years. Maybe 1 year with an option. Most likely some incentives too. If alot of team want him in the offseason maybe someone cracks on a 2 year deal, just hope it isnt us.
The A Bomb
July 15th, 2012
6:34 pm
Truth be told Uggla is probably the best baserunner the Braves have had in some time….and if he took the time to add some features to his offensive game — e.g. bunting for base hits etc he might find himself a .270 hitter with a .400 OBP.
But as long as he’s told to swing like Bam Bam Rubble and hope he makes contact this is what he will be….and less.
Bobby H
July 15th, 2012
6:36 pm
Sheets and Greinke were Braves fans? I don’t have much faith in childhood enthusiasms against big bucks unfortunately — nolie
Probably depends on the individual. I know if someone offered me a few bucks more, I’d be on another blog so fast it’d make your head spin.
Disgusted
July 15th, 2012
6:36 pm
Big bucks rule and they should —– these are proffessional athletes and this is their office.
Its business and its up to ownership not to be cheap.
I am looking at MLB network and Ozzie Guillen is a drama queen and the Marlins are going to have to let this guy go, I predict he will get fired before Bobby Valentine.
nolie
July 15th, 2012
6:37 pm
yeah it sukks that he is so streaky. it frustrates us all. but he won’t start hitting again sitting on the bench . hopefully he will pick it back up.
Mark
July 15th, 2012
6:37 pm
Lets take Constanza out of the picture because for me the only reason I mention him is he can run and defend better than Hinski. He is already here in the organization and costs nothing.
All that aside, nothing changes the fact that Uggla is terrible and it doesn’t matter that other 2nd baseman are worse. With that thinking, Prado, if he played there all year would be by far the best 2B in the league.
How do we defend striking out 1 out of every 3 times and having only 11 homers as acceptable?
I know I’m on Uggla but if after a half year Freeman or Heyward does this, I’ll call for their demotion as well. Some of the management must feel the same way or he would have played today. But, glad he didn’t.
nolie
July 15th, 2012
6:38 pm
Konerko was pretty happy that Ozzie was gone
nolie
July 15th, 2012
6:40 pm
that Uggla is terrible and it doesn’t matter that other 2nd baseman are worse.
of course it matters, it matters a whole lot.for just one thing out of many, if otheres are worse who you gonna get who is better and available? c’mon
Bat Masterson
July 15th, 2012
6:40 pm
One game …………. A good one, but still, a little early for contract concerns don’t you think.
Bobby H
July 15th, 2012
6:40 pm
Vazquez was never a big Ozzie fan either.
nolie
July 15th, 2012
6:41 pm
there are two kinds of folks in the world: Uggla haters and Uggla acceptors. don’t know of any Uggla lovers…..
Bobby H
July 15th, 2012
6:42 pm
One game …………. A good one, but still, a little early for contract concerns don’t you think. — Bat Masterson
Not on here, Bat. If he pitched poorly, we would have had him DFA’d too.
Bat Masterson
July 15th, 2012
6:42 pm
Truth be told Uggla is probably the best baserunner the Braves have had in some time _ The A Bomb
Bat Masterson
July 15th, 2012
6:42 pm
No doubt, Bobby.
nolie
July 15th, 2012
6:43 pm
maybe a wee bit Bat. just being a contarian to someone who guaranteed that no matter what Ben did that there was no chance somebody would give him two years. I don’t think its as impossible as he made it sound, thats all
Carroll Rogers
July 15th, 2012
6:46 pm
postgame quotes are up:
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/07/15/braves-quotes-after-sundays-win-over-mets/
so is final gamer:
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/07/15/sheets-leads-braves-to-seventh-straight-win/?cxntfid=blogs_atlanta_braves_blog
VaBravesFan
July 15th, 2012
6:47 pm
Doesn’t matter if a player is streaky. All that matters is what a player produces over a full season. We have a good idea of what Uggla will provide for us given his track record, and while he’s not been as good as a Brave he is still playing 155+ games and smacking 30 homers. Also this season he has a different approach at the plate shown by his great OBP compared to his low AVG
Mark
July 15th, 2012
6:47 pm
Nolie
Thats my point exactly. Prado would be much better but your 6:41 is right on.
I hope he gets better if they keep playing him for sure. I just don’t see it happening. He flails away up there like a dang lumber jack trying to pull every pitch thats thrown. The best balls he hits are foul but it is what it is.
Maybe he’ll come around. Just aggrravates the crap out of me. Big surprise huh?
Bat Masterson
July 15th, 2012
6:49 pm
Oh, I get it, nolie. I just think its funny, what with all the pitching concerns with the team, people would start to worry about Sheets all ready. I mean it’s gonna to some time to sort all that out, right.
tony austin
July 15th, 2012
6:53 pm
I am an Uggla fan and I want him to do well, but two month slumps at a time makes it hard to stay a fan of his.
phil
July 15th, 2012
6:55 pm
If we don’t sign Sheets tomorrow for 3 years, heads should roll!!
NickB
July 15th, 2012
7:01 pm
Uggla’s last 7 games His OPS in .857
everyone seems to forget how he was driving in runs and getting on base again before the break
George
July 15th, 2012
7:13 pm
Good win, good week. Sheets was very good FREDDY the man. Could FREDI be getting a little smarter with each win?
alanfalcon
July 15th, 2012
7:15 pm
Ben Sheets with an outstanding effort, can’t wait for his next start so that he can show he is for real–Go Braves !!!!!!
ACE
July 15th, 2012
7:30 pm
You have to tip your cap to Sheets today and even believe the back of his bubble gum card.
ChattTownBrian
July 15th, 2012
7:31 pm
Also you saw Sheets stay in the dugout cheering his teammates on. Looks like he was chattering Jack Wilson and Ross ears off
but that shows he’s about the team and likes the game.
ACE
July 15th, 2012
7:36 pm
Uggla will have his power numbers by the end of the season.
Venice Jim
July 15th, 2012
7:36 pm
Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN
New power rankings (as of this AM):1. NYY, 2. Texas, 3. Washington, 4. LAA, 5. Pittsburgh, 6. Cinc., 7. Atlanta, 8. SF, 9. CWS. 10. Detroit.
Venice Jim
July 15th, 2012
7:38 pm
Dodgers made 5 errors today, giving the Padres 6 unearned runs (out of 7) – first time in 17 years they’ve made at least that many – strangely enough, Jerry Davis was the home plate umpire for both games…
phil
July 15th, 2012
7:38 pm
I’m beginning to think uggla might make 25 dingers, if that…
We’ll see. He’s maddening.
ChattTownBrian
July 15th, 2012
7:44 pm
We’re still on page 8. If we lost today we’d be on page 14 by now. That’s crazy.
Venice Jim
July 15th, 2012
7:45 pm
Or non-crazy, which is much better…
Brave New World
July 15th, 2012
7:48 pm
Ben Sheets exceeded all (realistic) expectations today. Welcome back to the bigs, Mr. Sheets!
Jerry
July 15th, 2012
7:52 pm
No matter what Sheets does the rest of the season he will not get a 2 year deal…
Not a two-year deal, but 3 year or more? I think a few teams will be standing in line for that one. Just remember the one year that Jaret Wright had for us in 2004. The Yankees gave him a 3-year contract after that. Again, there will always be someone willing to part with multiyear money.
Ralph
July 15th, 2012
7:55 pm
Bama Brave
July 15th, 2012
5:48 pm
Is Marteen A Free Agent after this season?
Prado is a FA in 2014
ChattTownBrian
July 15th, 2012
7:56 pm
I think Wren will be willing to trade Teheran if the deal is right. He’d probably try and talk up Delgado first, but for a pitcher like Shields (if he becomes available) I bet he’d trade Julio.
Jerry
July 15th, 2012
7:59 pm
Personally, I said all along that the Braves are not a very good team, but the performance of Sheets today was very encouraging. Sheets, when he is healthy, is a staff ace. I don’t think that anyone can argue that point and this team has not had a real ace. If Sheets continues to look good and Wren actually does trade for a pitcher like Dempster, then this team automatically becomes not only a playoff team, but I think they’ll beat out the Nats for the division, especially if Uggla starts to remember how to actually earn his salary. Of course, that is a big IF.
NickB
July 15th, 2012
8:02 pm
I’d really like to see an extension for Prado this winter
richbrave
July 15th, 2012
8:05 pm
I’d really like to see an extension for PRADO this winter.
NickB
July 15th, 2012
8:17 pm
Prado probably gets $10 mill a year on the open market…. I don’t know if he’d take a 4 year$33 mill deal, but I’d hate to lose him
Bat Masterson
July 15th, 2012
8:19 pm
This is a freakin’ riot. One year, two, three……….. He has pitched one game. He has been away from it all for two years, and from the quotes I read did not sound unhappy about it. Who the hell knows what Sheets wants to do.
The A Bomb
July 15th, 2012
8:22 pm
Agreed on Sheets. Long way to go. Good job today. Hope he does well next Saturday.
richbrave
July 15th, 2012
8:24 pm
DOWN ON THE FARM
DANVILLE
D-BRAVES stomp the MARINERS 14-7.
Lead-off SS JOSE PERAZA [.600 BA] 3-5, 1 R, 2 RBI [2], 1 SB [1], 1 SO, 1 E [1. throwing].
PERAZA, the best player from last year’s DOMINICAN edition had a pretty good first day on the job in high Rook ball.
2B LEVI HYAMS [.220 BA] 2-5, 1 R, 1 2B [2], 3 RBI [15], 1 SF.
3B CARLOS FRANCO [.274 BA[ 1-4, 2 R, 1 BB, 1 SO.
DH JOSH ELANDER [.292 BA] 1-4, 1 RBI [8], 1 SO.
RF FELIX MARTE [.368 BA] 1-5, 1 R, 1 2B [4], 1 SO.
LF ED SANCHEZ [.289 BA] 2-5, 2 R, 1 2B [7], 2 SO.
C NICK DeSANTIAGO [.313 BA] 3-3, 4 R, 1 2B [5], 1 RBI [5], 2 BB, 1 SO.
NICK enjoys argueably his best day as a D-BRAVE.
1B CASEY KALENKOSKY [.231 BA] 1=3, 2 R, 1 RBI [5], 1 BB, 1 SO.
CF/LF KURT FLEMING [.268 BA] 1-5, 1 R, 1 RBI [5], 2 SO.
RHSP ERNIE SILVA [3.72 ERA] 4.0 IP, 9 H, 5 R/ER, 1 BB, 1 SO.
LHRP MATT TALLEY [12.00 ERA] 0.2 IP, 1 H, 1 HR, 2 R/ER, 2 BB, 0 SO.
LHRP MIKE HASHEM [W 2-0, 2.79 ERA] 2.1 IP, no-hits, 1 BB, 1 SO.
RHRP BRYAM GARCIA [0.00 ERA] 2.0 IP, 1 H, zeros, 2 BB, 3 SO.
Bat Masterson
July 15th, 2012
8:27 pm
Big Ten and Pac-12 end their scheduling collaboration before it begins
“After extensive deliberation and consultation with member institutions, television partners and others, the Pac-12 and Big Ten have decided not to pursue the previously announced plans for enhanced scheduling collaboration across all sports at this time,” Scott said. “While we continue to value our close relation- ship, particularly our partnership in the Rose Bowl, the Pac-12 came to the conclusion that it’s in our best interests to maintain our 9-game conference schedule and maximum flexibility in out-of- conference scheduling. Thus, the Pac-12 decided not to lock into the proposed mandatory 12-game schedule in football.”
My god, that’s horrible. Arrest that man for language abuse.
Disgusted
July 15th, 2012
8:36 pm
Not a two-year deal, but 3 year or more? I think a few teams will be standing in line for that one. Just remember the one year that Jaret Wright had for us in 2004. The Yankees gave him a 3-year contract after that. Again, there will always be someone willing to part with multiyear money.
@Jerry, all it takes is one team and as for Jaret Wright, the Yankees spend bad money.
Now, I don;t think Sheets will get a 3 yr deal from anyone but if he has an exceptional half, like an 8-1 record good ERA and other good numbers some one will likely give him 2 yrs. But it would have to be an exceptional performance.
brian
July 15th, 2012
8:36 pm
much better start versus the Mets after the all star break than before the season
NickB
July 15th, 2012
8:40 pm
Many teams will be scared of his health. I think the best he could hope for would be a 1 yr $6 mill deal with a vesting option for $6 mill more
jeffrey d
July 15th, 2012
8:43 pm
Many teams will be scared of his health.
Yeah but that hasn’t stopped teams from giving out ill-advised contracts before
cowdogit
July 15th, 2012
8:45 pm
When Constanza was sent down the braves were ten games above five hundred, Today the braves are ten games above five hundred. You have to remember Chipper and Simmons were not on the team that was playing so good.
Bat Masterson
July 15th, 2012
8:49 pm
Oh good, now we are assigning values to his new contract.
richbrave
July 15th, 2012
8:49 pm
DOWN ON THE FARM
ROME
The Legion gettin’ it done this evening 6-5 in 11. Three singles in a row with two out plate the winning run.
Lead-off CF TONY MUELLER [.262 BA] 2-6.
2012 18th rounder 2B ROSS HEFFLEY .291 BA] 3-6, 1 R, 1 2B [7].
HEFF gets the winning hit in the 11th. The rook seems to be enjoying himself in ROME.
LF ROBBY HEFFLINGER [.295 BA] 2-4, 1 R, 1 RBI [28], 1 BB, 1 Outfield Assist [3B], 1 CS [1].
1B ‘BillyBECK’ BECKWITH [.301 BA] 3-4, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 SB [9].
2012 17th rounder DH CHASE ANSELMENT [.225 BA] 1-5, 1 R, 1 2B [1]. 1 RBI [5], 1 SO.
3B BRANDON DRURY [.212 BA] 1-5, 1 RBI [32].
SS ELMER REYES [.269 BA] 3-5, 2 R, 1 2B [20], 1 RBI [27].
2012 7th rounder LHSP DAVID STARN [7.56 ERA] 4.1 IP, 4 H, 5 R/ER, 3 BB, 4 SO.
LHRP IAN THOMAS [3.04 ERA] 3.1 IP, 3 H, zeros, 3 SO.
2012 8th rounder RHRP DAVID PETERSON [2.53 ERA] 2.1 IP, 1 H, zeros,m 1 BB.
2008 DSL grad LHRP RONAN ‘Ferdie the fight doctor’ PACHECO [W 1-0, 0.84 ERA] 1.0 IP, 1 H, zeros.
jeffrey d
July 15th, 2012
8:49 pm
You have to remember Chipper and Simmons were not on the team that was playing so good.
uh, no. The only variable that really matters is Constanza
NickB
July 15th, 2012
8:51 pm
jeffryd
ain’t that the truth (The Phillies are paying Howard $117 mill over the next 5 years!!)