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DAP
August 9th, 2012
3:04 pm
nolie, if there have been say 200 top younguns come into the game in the last 20 years, how many of them signed such contracts? 25?40?
20 years is too long, and 200 players is too many. there are not that many players like the ones we are talking about. also, this isnt provable, since we dont really how the inner dealing of teams. what we do have is dozens of elite players signing contracts on one hand, and only a handful of “elite” (or elite looking) players that refuse extensions.
nolie
August 9th, 2012
3:04 pm
pretty sure you did, some one did any way unless I’m dreaming….which is certainly possible
nolie
August 9th, 2012
3:05 pm
10 players a year is too many DAP?
Efrim
August 9th, 2012
3:05 pm
Most of my players mentioned were fairly recent. 2006- now with the majority being very recent. The trend has been that teams are locking up their young players. This is why free agency stinks. Guys aren’t getting there. Only a select few 0-6 guys. Most every elite player is signing a contract that covers their first couple years of free agency.
DAP
August 9th, 2012
3:07 pm
nolie 10 players a year is too many DAP?
might be about right.
Efrim
August 9th, 2012
3:07 pm
pretty sure you did, some one did any way unless I’m dreaming….which is certainly possible
Nah, just had to check myself.
Most of my players brought up are recent ones. Most elite position players are being locked up. Although one example of a guy not locked up early is Jacoby Ellsbury next year. Of course, he had injuries and is an older player than you’d think because he was a four year star at Oregon State, I believe.
nolie
August 9th, 2012
3:09 pm
I still disagree that it is “most” though I agree that it happens more often than it used to. any way just bantering here, no big deal
DS1
August 9th, 2012
3:09 pm
Off days stink!
DAP
August 9th, 2012
3:10 pm
somebody did compare francouer/mccann to chipper/klesko when it came to who accepted extensions and who didnt. i dont think it was efrim, but you didnt completely imagine it, nolie.
Efrim
August 9th, 2012
3:11 pm
nolie, I understand. It wasn’t a trend before. But it’s happening more now, I think. Maybe because GM’s are offering the contracts more.
In any event, I sure hope we can lock up Jason and Martin this winter. Keep that core together.
nolie
August 9th, 2012
3:15 pm
I don’t see what that has to do with the subject in general DAP which is why I didn’t. Some take it, some don’t. Perhaps you guys are right about it becoming a lot more common lately. us old f@rts is stuck in the past, we all know that….
Shaun
August 9th, 2012
3:15 pm
Salaries are sky-high these days. To lock-down Heyward to an eight-year deal would be in excess of $100 million (No?). You do that with enough core players, and you might find the Braves stuck like the Phillies with older position players – some with injury histories – that they can’t move.
I think with salary inflation, teams need to be very careful handing out long term deals.
As long as you aren’t handing out long-term deals to players that extend well in to their 30’s and/or players that aren’t likely to age well, I think it’s wise to sign certain players to long-term deals. Salary inflation is actually one reason to do it. If you can offer someone like Heyward or Freeman some security over the next few years at a lower cost than they would get on the open market, you might actually get them at a discount; actually there is a good chance you would, relative to the value of production on the free agent market.
The Phillies made the mistake of signing players like Ryan Howard and Chase Utley to long-term deals that extend well in to their 30’s. In Howard’s case, the deal extends into his late 30’s, which is just insane. Howard was overrated when he was good and he certainly doesn’t have the body type nor the skill set that is likely to age well. Regarding Utley, smallish (relative to other baseball players) secondbasemen don’t tend to age well either. Also, one could argue that maybe they should have only taken a chance on one of either Lee or Halladay but not invested in both at their ages.
The Braves have always been pretty good at letting players go when or a little before they are due for a decline because of age and skill set.
nolie
August 9th, 2012
3:16 pm
As long as you aren’t handing out long-term deals to players that extend well in to their 30’s and/or players that aren’t likely to age well, I think it’s wise to sign certain players to long-term deals…Shaun
Efrim, are you sure you wanna join the Shaun club????
Efrim
August 9th, 2012
3:19 pm
Heyward – .269/.344
Freeman – .279/.349
Who would of thunk in mid-June that Freeman would have a walk rate this close to Jason’s? I remember a few folks bashing Freeman earlier for his apprach, and while it did look terrible at the time, I am pretty happy that it’s turned around.
Efrim
August 9th, 2012
3:20 pm
Efrim, are you sure you wanna join the Shaun club????
Hah! Whatever gets Jason in a Atlanta uni long term, I guess.
Efrim
August 9th, 2012
3:21 pm
And the trend honestly looks like Freeman will finish with a walk rate better than Heyward. Jason’s new aggressive approach has lead to more power, but obviously fewer walks. Hoping he puts it ALL together in 2013.
TennesseePaul
August 9th, 2012
3:22 pm
The Braves have always been pretty good at letting players go when or a little before they are due for a decline because of age and skill set.
That’s true. Many names come to mind. Even Teixeira, though they tried to keep him… but he did say “no” and the report of the terms of the deal were murky. Could have been the deal they offered wasn’t as long as he sought, which would have kept them in line with what they do.
Lowe is about the only guy I can think or they recently signed into his late 30s. Even Uggla is a FA by his mid-30s
TennesseePaul
August 9th, 2012
3:24 pm
If Janish gets 5 AB’s per game and homers in each AB, he’ll finish the year with about 250 home runs, a new record.
( :
Awesome! Then you’d just have to trade Simmons, because, really, there’s no need for him any more.
Efrim
August 9th, 2012
3:24 pm
.318/.416 since June 19th for Freeman. .297/.358 since June 2nd for Heyward.
jfp
August 9th, 2012
3:25 pm
Efrim, what do you think of having David Wright at 3B?
Efrim
August 9th, 2012
3:27 pm
Of course, over the last 20 games, Jason is walking more .269/.356.
That’s what makes him great. When he isn’t hitting the ball well, he is still contributing by walking a ton. Even during his May, which stunk – I think a strong walk rate and an OBP like 115 points above his BA of .200.
TennesseePaul
August 9th, 2012
3:27 pm
Jason’s new aggressive approach has lead to more power, but obviously fewer walks.
I don’t mind being a Freeman booster but, Heyward is walking at a fast rate than Freeman and has a higher tally of walks than Freeman. His aggressive approach though as lead to him making outs more frequently than Freeman.
But I’m looking at YTD 2012 season numbers… Are you picking up at a certain point and going from there?
Efrim
August 9th, 2012
3:28 pm
Efrim, what do you think of having David Wright at 3B?
Would love nothing more to have him there 2014 – 2020. But that’s not going to happen. Alderson knows that’s the guy he needs to lock up. I’d bet he gets a contract extension to make him a Met for life.
P-Town Brave ©
August 9th, 2012
3:30 pm
Hey guys!
Thought since it has been ages I thought I’d check in and see how everyone is doing….
Haven’t been on much bc of work and bc frankly, its much easier to post to FB or Twitter via the iPhone….
If any of my buddies on here or anyone wants to catch up, feel free to follow me on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/ptownbrave22
@PTownBrave22
Efrim
August 9th, 2012
3:30 pm
Are you picking up at a certain point and going from there?
June, when Heyward actually worked the swing issues and Freeman could see again.. As scoots as said(where are you, by the way?), get May out of the picture for the kid.
jfp
August 9th, 2012
3:32 pm
We could put a package together to get that done. They are in rebuilding mode.
richbrave
August 9th, 2012
3:34 pm
My main man was requested to continue hitting twice after the regular turn, and was observed by none other than DAYTON MOORE this a.m. He bashed a few bullets on the ground, but mostly line-drives and flies including one over the right-center fence at the 370′ mark.
Next thursday in YANKEE Stadium, then on Saturday in CARY, N.C. for the BRAVES. Boom!
Efrim
August 9th, 2012
3:35 pm
We could put a package together to get that done. They are in rebuilding mode.
Actually that team is poised to be much improved. Once they get Bay and Santana’s contracts off of the books and Harvey and Wheeler get their feet wet + Dickey and Niese. They’ll need to buy a position player or two and lock up Wright. But I like what I see in the lower ranks of the farm and Ike Davis and Ruben Tejada aren’t awful….once Ike got straightened out after the first six weeks or so.
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 9th, 2012
3:36 pm
You have a new follower on the Twitta P-Town
nolie
August 9th, 2012
3:37 pm
rebuilding or not, they would be crazy to let Wright get away, it’s not like they are all that poor
P-Town Brave ©
August 9th, 2012
3:39 pm
Thx!
Will gladly refollow ANYONE that follows me….
Just be receptive to things besides Braves talk and some non PG language
http://twitter.com/PTownBrave22
Efrim
August 9th, 2012
3:40 pm
rebuilding or not, they would be crazy to let Wright get away, it’s not like they are all that poor
Exactly. Investing in Wright and zero dollars on the books after 2013, I believe. They have great payroll flexibility and they are eyeing 2014. Alderson ain’t no dummy.
jfp
August 9th, 2012
3:40 pm
Gotta have a fantasy wish list.
usnavyvolfaninva
August 9th, 2012
3:40 pm
Didn’t get a chance to see Maholm in his Braves debut, but I guess he did all right…
I’m as frustrated as anyone else… the Nats just refuse to lose, but all the Braves can do is go out and continue to win. I know the Nats can’t stay hot forever, but neither can the Braves.
P-Town Brave ©
August 9th, 2012
3:40 pm
Nolie-
No…its not like theyre owned by Liberty Media or anything
nolie
August 9th, 2012
3:41 pm
hey P-Town/ LTNS
DAP
August 9th, 2012
3:43 pm
efrim I remember a few folks bashing Freeman earlier for his apprach, and while it did look terrible at the time, I am pretty happy that it’s turned around.
i said at the time he only needed to walk around 50 times, and hed be fine. i think he on pace for like 57 or so, which is enough for him.
jfp
August 9th, 2012
3:44 pm
But Wren has shown that he can be creative sometimes and I believe too many people take what Chipper brings to the table for granted. I don’t believe Wren is one of them.
DAP
August 9th, 2012
3:44 pm
If Janish gets 5 AB’s per game and homers in each AB, he’ll finish the year with about 250 home runs, a new record.
a hitter like this would obviously bat 2nd, by the way.
Efrim
August 9th, 2012
3:45 pm
And neither is Wren for that matter. Financial flexibility. I gotta think GM’s look several years down the road while looking at the farm system and such. Even though it’s near impossible to figure whats going to happen, it’s stuff they have to do just to have those types of convos, I think.
P-Town Brave ©
August 9th, 2012
3:45 pm
Nolie-
LTNS?
P-Town Brave ©
August 9th, 2012
3:46 pm
Nolie-
Ahh….I think I just got what you meant….lol….
Sorry, long day….and these MW allergies are really killin me today! And I ran out of Claritin….dang it!
Shaun
August 9th, 2012
3:46 pm
TennesseePaul, right. I don’t think it’s a hard and fast rule with the Braves, of course. If a player is likely to age well, they do a decent job of picking those out and holding on to them or trying to. And, that’s not to say they never acquire players who are in to their 30’s who are well past their peak. Garret Anderson and Troy Glaus come to mind. It’s just they seem to know which ones to go after, the ones that aren’t going to require expensive, long-term deals.
I think even Lowe’s deal wasn’t awful. The Braves needed an inning eater, especially at the time they signed him, and $15M a year for a reliable starting pitcher is fairly reasonable at the recent years’ market rates for such pitchers.
I think pitchers in general are different animals because of the injury risks. Just getting one that you know you can rely on to give you at least average or slightly-below-average innings is half the battle there.
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 9th, 2012
3:46 pm
Chipper Jones @RealCJ10
Ahh the power of social media. TV guy just showed up at my door. Didnt even have to call the front desk. See what happens when u vent a tad?
LTNS= Long Time No See, P-Town
Efrim
August 9th, 2012
3:46 pm
Freeman is exceeding expectations, if that were possible. I’ve been very pleased with the kid. He’s on a great path. Heyward, Freeman, Simmons – all turning 23 today, and over the next couple months. Great young core.
raleighbravefan
August 9th, 2012
3:47 pm
richbrave – Wouldn’t that be Durham (not Cary) on Saturday? Gwinett plays Bulls ?Saturday & Sunday. I will be at the Sunday game.
P-Town Brave ©
August 9th, 2012
3:47 pm
Efrim-
If you consider rubbing a couple pennies together and raiding the couch cushions financial flexibility ok
Good 2 see ya buddy!
TennesseePaul
August 9th, 2012
3:48 pm
get May out of the picture for the kid.
Heyward’s May was like Freemans April in terms of K/BB. Interestingly, when Freeman went blind he started walking more frequently. And that was mid May. But going from the beginning of months this is how it has looked:
Since June 1st.
_________PA_BB__K_XBH__AVG__OBP__SLG__OPS
Freeman 218 23 36 019 .300 .385 .453 .838
Heyward 246 22 61 026 .297 .358 .527 .885
Since July 1st.
_________PA_BB__K_XBH__AVG__OBP__SLG__OPS
Freeman 143 20 17 014 .314 .420 .496 .915
Heyward 151 17 45 010 .263 .344 .429 .773
keylargo
August 9th, 2012
3:48 pm
If Chipper plays every game from here on out and averages 6 hits a game, he’ll end his career with 3,000 hits. Might be a bit of a stretch, but I’d still like to see him do it.
Chipper would be a lot closer to 500 HR and 3000 hits if he had not missed the entire 94 season with a knee injury and the strike that lasted from Aug 94 until the end of April 95. He missed about 180 games during that period.
By the way Chipper is playing almost to his career averages this year.
2012 — .316 .395 .508 .903 141 (OPS+)
Career- .305 .402 .532 .934 141 (OPS+)
Efrim
August 9th, 2012
3:50 pm
Damn. Rays got a good bullpen – Rodney, Peralta, McGee, Howell, Davis. Power arms. I still like Wade Davis as a candidate for the rotation, but he’s probably bo better than the arms we have now. Gotta go get a frontline guy.
TennesseePaul
August 9th, 2012
3:51 pm
And since they were both healthy June 19th and following:
_________PA_BB__K_XBH__AVG__OBP__SLG__OPS
Freeman 157 23 23 018 .318 .416 .497 .913
Heyward 194 20 52 019 .291 .361 .523 .884
Efrim
August 9th, 2012
3:53 pm
Heyward 151 17 45
The strikeouts are a little out of control. I coule be completely wrong, but I really don;t think pitchers have changed the way they are pitching to Heyward. I still see guys going right after him. Not scared, whereas Freeman has been pitched around a bit. I don;t know. That’s just been my take, could be really wrong there.
TennesseePaul
August 9th, 2012
3:54 pm
I think even Lowe’s deal wasn’t awful. The Braves needed an inning eater, especially at the time they signed him, and $15M a year for a reliable starting pitcher is fairly reasonable at the recent years’ market rates for such pitchers.
That fourth year was a stretch. That’s what it took to get him here and that was probably $15M than the team really wanted to pay but did it anyway. And now he’s released after being paid to play elsewhere. Has he been picked up yet? Seems everyone in majors finds it more efficient to pay him not to play than to afford him a roster spot.
TennesseePaul
August 9th, 2012
3:56 pm
By the way Chipper is playing almost to his career averages this year.
I know. It’s awesome. I hate to see him go, but I’m thrilled to see him go out on top… it would have sucked to see him hang around and put up those typical feeble years followed by an ugly exit.
CrαZy
August 9th, 2012
3:57 pm
I’m attempting to watch this USA vs Japan final… Just real hard to get into Soccer… Oh well maybe someone will take off their shirt!!
TennesseePaul
August 9th, 2012
3:57 pm
The strikeouts are a little out of control.
Yeah. I kept doing double takes when I was looking at those numbers. Thinking maybe I was looking at RBI or something. That’s just getting a bit clownish at that rate. And that surprises me. Coming up I pegged Freeman to be the high-K guy between the two.
Ward
August 9th, 2012
3:58 pm
Hello everyone! Good article on Bourn. I would like a the Braves to sign Bourn a 6 year deal at 100 million. Pay Bourn 16.6 to say.
CrαZy
August 9th, 2012
3:59 pm
P-Town…. I thought they might’ve got the best of you and turned you into a Cards fan or something… How’s it been!!!
jfp
August 9th, 2012
3:59 pm
Efrim, that’s pretty much what I’ve seen as well. Said before the season started that Heyward should bat somewhere around .280 and believe that will be so for a couple of years. But with his approach to the game, attitude and ability, I believe he will be batting over .300 maybe sooner than I would project.
Ward
August 9th, 2012
4:00 pm
I would not let the Nats, or Phillies have Bourn, and glad to hear Wren wants Bourn back. I would sign a 6 year deal at 100 million.
Efrim
August 9th, 2012
4:01 pm
Yeah. I kept doing double takes when I was looking at those numbers. Thinking maybe I was looking at RBI or something. That’s just getting a bit clownish at that rate. And that surprises me.
Yeah, I don’t usually care, but he;s K’ing lately at a 220 pace over 162 games. And it’s been like that for over 100 PA’s. Not sure what is going on. Like I’ve said, pitchers are still going right after him. He makes them pay for the most part.
Jeff R
August 9th, 2012
4:02 pm
As long as you aren’t handing out long-term deals to players that extend well in to their 30’s and/or players that aren’t likely to age well, I think it’s wise to sign certain players to long-term deals. Salary inflation is actually one reason to do it. If you can offer someone like Heyward or Freeman some security over the next few years at a lower cost than they would get on the open market, you might actually get them at a discount; actually there is a good chance you would, relative to the value of production on the free agent market.
Good points. Worth considering.
Lew
August 9th, 2012
4:05 pm
PTown – The couch cushions are not really a good source of cash these days – too many people using debit cards.
P-Town Brave ©
August 9th, 2012
4:07 pm
Crazy-
Yeah….you BE Crazy!
NEVER anything but a Braves fan…..although I was in the park in Detroit on Sat to catch a game…..was up in Ann Arbor for a wedding and thought it was worth it to check out Comerica….very nice park….I recommend it to anyone who is up that way…..
Felt dirty being in AA as much as I despise UM….tho their campus square and drinking establishments are top notch!
Just spend more time on the Twitter as its much easier…..if they ever got an app for the AJC blog together, I’d be all over it…..
MUST FOLLOW http://twitter.com/PTownBrave22
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 9th, 2012
4:07 pm
Oh well maybe someone will take off their shirt!!
I thought you were married…
Ward
August 9th, 2012
4:08 pm
Need to get a bat for down the stretch run.
Ward
August 9th, 2012
4:09 pm
I’m still a little tiny bit un easy with out that bat.
CrαZy
August 9th, 2012
4:10 pm
Ward and exactly what position are you planning to put that bat?
Ward
August 9th, 2012
4:14 pm
CraZy – Good question, and I’ve been thinking about that. Play Reed Johnson more at LF I guess. If you don’t get one? Just a little nervous on offense with this 16 game stretch.
CrαZy
August 9th, 2012
4:17 pm
Ward… ??? So you think Johnson is better than Prado? Maybe you should change your name to Insanity Ward
P-Town Brave ©
August 9th, 2012
4:18 pm
Frankly IMO, we just need someone capable of replacing a spot on the bench —- most likely Hinske….
With Pastornicky having some real solid AB’s lately, I think he may be useful down the stretch and maybe even as a bench guy if we make the playoffs bc of the versatility
Ward
August 9th, 2012
4:20 pm
CraZy – Never mind ……Forgot about that. Prado has been playing well. “Insanity” might get me down the stetch. Little humor.
Ward
August 9th, 2012
4:21 pm
This 16 game stretch has me a little nervous, so I’ll try,and not think…..
tiger297
August 9th, 2012
4:22 pm
man if there was every a saturday game i wanted to watch in NYC it would be this one
CrαZy
August 9th, 2012
4:23 pm
We should get an upgrade at SS in a few weeks… W/ Ross, Johnson, Rev, Janish and Hinske on the bench plus the september call ups…. Though a better bat to replace Pastor would be helpful if we make the playoffs… excuse me When we make the playoffs!
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 9th, 2012
4:26 pm
Though a better bat to replace Pastor would be helpful
Cough Cough…. there is no bat better than Pastornicky…. hitting .500 since his return
Ward
August 9th, 2012
4:26 pm
Crazy – I would like to see Fredi try, and find more ways to play Reed Johnson. His bat would help.
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 9th, 2012
4:28 pm
Frankly IMO, we just need someone capable of replacing a spot on the bench —- most likely Hinske….
Agree. With Juan finally trying and doing better, the only guy that needs replacing is Hinske… Maybe Mejia can replace him, or maybe there’s an MLB player who’s decent that we can get on waivers… Either way, ‘Ske has to be replaced or shape up.
CrαZy
August 9th, 2012
4:29 pm
Ward every time Fredi gives a day off to someone he plays Reed… He’s a solid fill in for Prado so he can play the position of the player getting a day off. Would you prefer Fredi give even more days off to the regulars because Reed is just not better than any of the regular 8.
jfp
August 9th, 2012
4:29 pm
P-Town Brave,
Hinske has definitely been a problem for us off of the bench this year, but gives us a left handed pinch hitter with power. Pastornicky really isn’t that versatile yet. He plays short and second. We’ve seen that Uggla is not going to sit and I don’t believe they feel comfortable with him at short. But he has shown that he’s a pretty good situational hitter and has the right attitude to be able to become a super utility type player. Just needs more repition at other positions.
Shaun
August 9th, 2012
4:30 pm
Efrim and TennesseePaul, I can’t say I’m not surprised by Freeman having the slightly lower K rate for his career. But I will say it’s perhaps less shocking than their minor league performances in many respects would indicate.
Heyward’s approach might actually lead to striking out more often because he takes more pitches and is more prone to waiting for his pitch. While Freeman is more prone to swing at any pitch that he feels he can put a good-to-decent swing on.
If either approach could be undone, I don’t think he could be very easily undone. And I think each approach has and will continue to work for both guys, for the most part. It’s sort of like if one player is faster or one player has a stronger arm. It’s just different skill sets and different ways to get good results. It’s quite possible, perhaps likely, that if either guy tried to drastically change his approach, neither would be as good.
We too often tend to criticize players for their approach. But I think in a lot of cases, perhaps most cases, players have more or less refined their approach throughout their lives and their careers to fit their own skills and tools and to maximize those skills and tools in to the best results possible. Sure, there may be tweaks here and there that allow a player to improve. There may even be exceptions of players making drastic changes to approach. But I think for the most part approach is something that is established throughout a player’s life to maximize his skills and if a player tries to change it drastically, it’s going to cause him more harm than good in getting the most out of his abilities.
CrαZy
August 9th, 2012
4:31 pm
W/ Ross, Johnson,
Rev, Janish and Hinske on the benchI guess that should be Francisco instead of the Rev.
Ward
August 9th, 2012
4:31 pm
CRazy – Play Prado until 7th inning, or Heyward until 7th inning, and then bring in Reed Johnson. Bobby used to do things like that, and that way you keep your players fresh.
Lew
August 9th, 2012
4:32 pm
Ward – Well, you could put him in for Prado – but Prado is hitting. YOu could move Prado to third, but Chipper is hitting and when he’s out, they’ve decided to use Francisco instead of Prado. You could move Prado to second, but Uggla has started to hit. YOu could move Prado to first, but FReeman is hitting.
Or you could move Johnson to RF, but Heyward is raking. You could move Johnson to CF, but Bourn is hitting.
Dude, the lineup is covered anfd Reed Johnson is a pinch hitter and someone to play while others are resting. They aren’t going to start him and bench anyone.
Capt.Mudd
August 9th, 2012
4:32 pm
@Ward……..I just tell it like it is…..You have a passion for the Braves and commentary related to such, if you will, are you near Stevenson, Montana?
richbrave
August 9th, 2012
4:32 pm
JA-BOOTY
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 9th, 2012
4:33 pm
Hinske has definitely been a problem for us off of the bench this year, but gives us a left handed pinch hitter with power.
1 HR this year…. that’s sure some power. Pastornicky has him beat w/ HR for the year.
richbrave
August 9th, 2012
4:33 pm
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richbrave
August 9th, 2012
4:33 pm
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TheOnlyBravesFan
August 9th, 2012
4:34 pm
W/ Ross, Johnson, Rev, Janish and Hinske on the bench
I guess that should be Francisco instead of the Rev.
Francisco instead of Ske…
richbrave
August 9th, 2012
4:34 pm
raleighbf:
I answered you on the new focal blog. The one with the pix.
Capt.Mudd
August 9th, 2012
4:35 pm
@Ward….also, to add a bit to Lew’s helpful summary—Reed is 35 Ward-that too is a factor.
richbrave
August 9th, 2012
4:35 pm
Thay’s a knew blog up folks.
jfp
August 9th, 2012
4:36 pm
TheOnlyBravesFan,
Correction, power potential.
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 9th, 2012
4:37 pm
Financial Filling?
Ward
August 9th, 2012
4:37 pm
Just would like to see Reed used more that’s all. Nothing against Prado, Bourn, Heyward. I still think there’s some thing missing for down the stretch run. Hope I’m wrong. Just getting a little nervous aobut the offense, but I’ll be cool……
richbrave
August 9th, 2012
4:38 pm
raleighbravefan
August 9th, 2012
3:47 pm
“…….richbrave – Wouldn’t that be Durham (not Cary) on Saturday? Gwinett plays Bulls ?Saturday & Sunday. I will be at the Sunday game…….”
No, these are invitation only try-outs for 18 and older players including rising seniors, not regularly scheduled pro games. Today was a ROYALS camp. Next week, the YANKEES-RED SOX, then the BRAVES. I expect the RANGERS to get some of this too as time goes on.
Just in case TT’s article isn’t a new focal blog. FINANCIAL NEWS…yes
Ward
August 9th, 2012
4:41 pm
Hope I’m not the only one with the nervous feeling? All, good talking, and not trying to stir up any thing. Just been thinking about the last 50 games too. Talk later tonight, and Peace my friends……”Go!!!!!Braves!!!!!”
BF54
August 9th, 2012
4:42 pm
I feel like J Hey is just trying to take it up a notch two steps forward one step back .He;s on track now to get those power at bats we have been wanting to see.How many homers does he end up with people laughed at me in the spring when I said he would hit for power
David O'Brien
August 9th, 2012
4:45 pm
If the season ended today, Braves would host Pirates in wild-card “play-in” game on Friday, Oct. 5, two days after the season ends. That Oct. 4 date is reserved for any tiebreaker games that need to be played. The NL division series opening games would be Saturday and Sunday.