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David O'Brien
August 16th, 2012
12:56 am
Braves (68-49) moved ahead of Texas (67-49) for 4th-best record in the majors.
tiger297
August 16th, 2012
12:56 am
when its sleepy time down south…
Venice Jim
August 16th, 2012
1:03 am
If only someone had pointed that out at 9:06 PDT…
TuffShhhtuff
August 16th, 2012
1:22 am
I’m confused. What would be the important significance of the Braves moving ahead of TX for the 4th best record in baseball?
Venice Jim
August 16th, 2012
1:25 am
It means we are no longer 5th…
Venice Jim
August 16th, 2012
1:25 am
Time to go home (and straight to bed when I get there)…
Ward
August 16th, 2012
1:56 am
Hello everyone! Nice win today, took a couple days off the blog, and found out about Melky. I told you……….
Ward
August 16th, 2012
2:06 am
I woulld give Bourn 6 years 100 million, and a 8 million dollar bonus extension for the following.
Snowball's Chance
August 16th, 2012
2:08 am
Goodbye Michael, It’s been fun. There is no replacement at lead off , but can’t Heyward play center. Is there a new rule that center fielders must be fast but can’t throw? We have seen how fast Jason is lately. I remember a guy named Mantle.
Ward
August 16th, 2012
2:12 am
Bourn will be a Brave. I’m confident he will get a Uggla type contract, and a comfortable one.
Ward
August 16th, 2012
2:24 am
Good thing the Braves didn’t get Garza, and Dempster after all. Really glad the Braves got Maholm. Turned out to be the better deal.
Ward
August 16th, 2012
2:32 am
Also, will miss Chipper next year, but hope the Braves will go after Headley, or move Prado to third, and get a LF? Anyway will be happy.
haggard
August 16th, 2012
2:57 am
David O’Brien
Just getting in late and catching up….Thanks for the new goods.
And I was just wondering: In your opinion, is Bourn’s makeup that of one who would rather play in a city–hopefully Atlanta–with a little less pressure than, say, Philadelphia, New York, or Boston? Or does he have the temperament to succeed in any environment?
Also, one probably wouldn’t expect Merle Haggard and the Atlanta Botanical Gardens to be mentioned in the same sentence very often. But, somehow, blankets, catered diners and chilled wine buckets found a comfortable coexistence with a smattering of cowboy hats and common folk this past Friday night as the venue overflowed. And not only did the crowd get a lift from “Silver Wings”, they got fairly raucous, knowing all the words and singing along with the likes of “The Bottle Let Me Down” and “Think I’ll Just Stay Here And Drink”. The voice–though a bit quieter now–is still intact with all of its nuances and phrasing and,(especially following the February scare, when Macon doctors thought cancer had returned), one gets the distinct feeling Merle is wringing everything he can out of this phase of his career. And as outstanding as his show was at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, I hear he and Jamey Johnson were a force to behold the following evening at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater.
nolie
August 16th, 2012
4:05 am
or we can view Bonds as a modern Greek Tragedy and assign to him the sin of Hubris, which sin always affronted and angered the gods who in turn destroyed the offending mortal in one way or the other.
This ties into the superstition that us old f@rts have that one should not get cocky about what will occur in a game or boast excessively after a win, since that too is hubris and tempts the baseball god to destroy us too through our team.
Ward
August 16th, 2012
4:13 am
Well, I’m pleased about the win, but I’m, taking things game by game. Don’t feel sorry for Melky, and he gets what is coming to him. Anyways, still conerned about the high, and low offense, but will just enjoy the ride. I love baseball, and will enjoy it to the end of the season win or lose out. I just have to keep that in focus, and remember it is a game. All, have a good one! Peace my friends, and “Go!!!!!Braves!!!!!”
nolie
August 16th, 2012
4:21 am
Piece, ward
DS1
August 16th, 2012
4:25 am
What the heck are you guys doing still up?
Great game tonight, though I missed it due to work.
tiger: sounds like a GREAT day at the ball yard.
And who’d a thunk the Melk Dude was on PED’s. Couldn’t happen (the suspension) to a nicer guy!
seattle oudraws atlanta
August 16th, 2012
6:30 am
I have better idea where are the crowds at 16,402 we 68-49 oooh i know school if this was like chicago are fla had record there staduims be packed full ..in Miami it be hot tickets crowds be near 30,303 durin weekends n soldout 43,294 for friday thru sunday…Here we have empty room only seats still….Oh wait dodgers be here all the idiots LA dead will awake near full crowds at The Ted….wake up you clowns here in atlanta!
atlanta fans asleep
August 16th, 2012
6:36 am
That right second best and what we get in return Tampa rays crowds at home games……be simple why atlanta been turn off by losin playoffs all time so stay away more..do show up see fairys from La when dodgers come here…..I say if this was in chicago be packed say the Ted was in wrigley field spot SRO’s crowds here we get ERO crowds ( that Empty room only) so there!
Tomahawkin
August 16th, 2012
7:47 am
I think a lot of fans are not coming to the games as a result of what happened last year…Not to mention the Atlanta Economy still sucks and Gas is flirting with the 3.70 mark to fill everyone’s gas guzzling SUV
If they win in October then the fans will come out
tiger297
August 16th, 2012
8:14 am
last year in september these midweek games were selling 18-22K tickets a night so its not like this is a 50% drop off-I’d bet the braves end up right around the 2.2-2.4M mark again this year
Efrim
August 16th, 2012
8:21 am
See what one night’s worth of plate appearances can do?
August totals:
Heyward – .255/.333/.451 in 57 PA’s
Freeman – .255/.345/.451 in 58 PA’s
Efrim
August 16th, 2012
8:23 am
In 279 plate appearances vs. RHP, Jason Heyward has hit .300/.385/.564 with 32 XBH, 32 BB’s, 61 K’s.
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 16th, 2012
8:25 am
John Kincade @JohnKincade
The 2012 Braves methodically winning each series makes me believe a September collapse like the last 2 seasons is not coming.
John Kincade @JohnKincade
@bravesfanjulien Braves were a .500 team in division play last year, this year they are 10 games over.
Efrim
August 16th, 2012
8:26 am
Jason Heyward’s .949 OPS vs. RHP ranks him 4th in the entire National League. He’s behind Joey Votto(1.131), Carlos Gonzalez(1.002) and Andrew McCutchen(.955).
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 16th, 2012
8:27 am
As long as we stay healthy, 2010 isn’t happening. 2011 is not going to happen for long long time.
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 16th, 2012
8:27 am
John Kincade @JohnKincade
Braves were 4-3-2 in series AFTER the All Star Break to this point in 2011, They are 7-1 in series since All Star Break in 2012
Brian from SC
August 16th, 2012
8:28 am
Today the Braves will finish their stretch of 23 consecutive games against teams with a losing record, their easiest stretch of the season. They have done what they needed to do, going 16-6.
At 48-23, the Braves have the best winning percentage in all of baseball against teams currently with a losing record:
1. Braves, 48-23, .676
2. Yankees, 31-15, .674
3. Reds, 45-22, .672
4. Nationals, 49-24, .671
5. Rangers, 37-19, .661
6. Pirates, 43-23, .652
The problem is, the Braves have a losing record against .500-or-better teams. At 20-26, they are trailing the Nats, Reds, Yankees, Rangers, and several others.
If the Braves win the division, it will be because they start consistently winning the games remaining against good teams, particularly the Nationals.
Efrim
August 16th, 2012
8:29 am
Dan Uggla in August – .267/.377/.533 – 13 games, 53 PA’s.
Brian from SC
August 16th, 2012
8:32 am
In their last 20 games, the Braves have lost 5 games by a combined 10 runs.
They have won 2 games by 3 runs or less (Kimbrel has been chillin’)
They have won 13 games by either 4, 5, or 6 runs.
Just a weird consistency going on there.
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 16th, 2012
8:36 am
Dare I say some guys are getting out of their slumps…
Martin for August .306/.382/.490/.872, 6 BB, 4 K, 4 GDP .318 BABIP
Bourn for August .283/.397/.415/.812, 10 BB, 11 K, 3-3 SB .341 BABIP (Guess he’s “lucky”
Uggla for August .267/.377/.533/.911 7 BB, 14 K, 3 HR, 13 RBI, 1 GDP .321 BABIP
Brian from SC
August 16th, 2012
8:38 am
The race for 4th in the NL in ERA:
4. San Francisco: 3.6555
5. Atlanta: 3.6575
If the Braves allow three runs or less today, they’ll move up into 4th place. (The Giants are idle.)
Efrim
August 16th, 2012
8:39 am
Dare I say some guys are getting out of their slumps…
Going to be really tough to beat if this continues. Big 10 games coming up vs. LAD, WAS, SFG. Just close it out tonight with Meds on the mound vs. the Padres and get to 4 back.
Brian from SC
August 16th, 2012
8:42 am
The Braves are 16-5 over their last 21, outscoring their opponents 109 to 45, a +64 run differential.
Combined, the Dodgers and Giants have a +60 run differential for the entire season.
Brian from SC
August 16th, 2012
8:44 am
If the Nationals play just .500 ball the rest of the season, they will finish with 95 wins.
Looks like the Braves are just going to have to do this themselves. They have six games remaining against Washington, which is greater than the 4.5 games they are back. Win ‘em all.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
August 16th, 2012
8:50 am
Efrim Dan Uggla in August – .267/.377/.533 – 13 games, 53 PA’s.
Nice…
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 16th, 2012
8:55 am
I’ll spare you McFann…. it hurts me too
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 16th, 2012
8:58 am
The Nats are gonna collapse….they’ve been supposed to do so all year long!
We’ve got to take 4, maybe 5 of the remaining games from the Nats to have a really great shot. 4 games is the “minimum” we can win as we’ll then game 2 games on them… After that, we hope that we win 2 or 3 more games than they do.
Efrim
August 16th, 2012
9:00 am
I don’t think we have to sweep the Nats. But I’d say we probably have to win both series to gain a couple games.
And Ross Detwiler has been moved ahead of Edwin Jackson for next weeks start, so it’ll be Zimmermann, Strasburg, Detwiler vs. Hudson, Maholm, Medlen.
Brian from SC
August 16th, 2012
9:01 am
I found a good ‘un!
The Braves have allowed just 42 runs over their last 20 games. It’s just the second time SINCE 1948 that the Braves have allowed 42 or fewer runs over any 20-game span. The other was July 15-August 6, 2002, when they allowed 40 runs over a 20-game stretch.
Think about all the great pitching staffs the Braves have had over the last 20+ years. No Braves pitching staff in the 90s had a run this good for 20 games.
GaryinBham
August 16th, 2012
9:03 am
Nothing to do now except keep playing like they are. If we play .900 ball to the end and finish second, we’ll just take it. I love this team right now, and we have a real shot. Turn up the pressure. We’ll SEE what the Nats are made of when their arms are tired and the heat is on.
Man, I loved the trade for Maholm and Reed and we may have gotten more than we realized. Love to see this guy stick around for a while. He knows how to pitch. He does remind me of Glavine and that’s all good.
Efrim
August 16th, 2012
9:04 am
Heyward since the All Star Break – .267/.360/.442 – 18 BB’s in 139 plate appearances.
Brian from SC
August 16th, 2012
9:05 am
The +63 run differential over the last 20 games is the Braves’ best over a 20-game stretch since June/July of 2004, when J.D. Drew was playing right field for Atlanta.
The +63 run differential over 20 games is the best twenty-game stretch by any team in baseball this year.
Efrim
August 16th, 2012
9:07 am
Maholm is just a different pitcher this year. That cutter is a true out pitch that I don’t think he possessed previously in his career. Or at least, couldn’t command it as well.
In his last 10 games, Paul Maholm’s line: 68 IP, 47 hits, 9 ER, 14 BB’s, 52 K’s, 4 HR allowed, .199/.255/.305 oppo. slash line, 1.19 ERA. He’s averaging a little over 7.1 IP per start.
ncscoots
August 16th, 2012
9:08 am
The Braves and Nats are having a staring contest, is all. First one to blink, loses.
Neither team is likely to keep up these current winning paces (although both the Braves and Giants did, in the last great pennant race, so it’s a possibility), so it depends on which team has the lesser falloff. It could go either way.
Which is the great thing about watching it happen.
Brian from SC
August 16th, 2012
9:09 am
Wouldn’t it be something if this turned out like the Last Great Pennant Race of 1993 between the Braves and Giants?
It’s interesting that this year, winning the division means more than it ever has since that 1993 season.
Brian from SC
August 16th, 2012
9:11 am
LOL…I just thought about how different this blog would look if the playoff format was the same as last year. There wouldn’t be a whole lot of talk about catching Washington, because it wouldn’t matter that much. There’d be a whole lot more talk about making sure the Cardinals didn’t come from behind us again. The Braves are 4 games up on the 2nd wild card team right now.
ncscoots
August 16th, 2012
9:11 am
so it’ll be Zimmermann, Strasburg, Detwiler vs. Hudson, Maholm, Medlen.
Love it. Losing that series, with those three going, is bound to plant a little seed of doubt in the Nats’ heads.
ncscoots
August 16th, 2012
9:13 am
It’s interesting that this year, winning the division means more than it ever has since that 1993 season.
Good observation, Brian. Props!
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 16th, 2012
9:14 am
So, would it be wrong to go T’Hawkin and proclaim that series vs. the Nats a Statement Series?
Brian from SC
August 16th, 2012
9:14 am
7 series in a row against losing teams, and the Braves have a chance tonight to go a perfect 7-0. That’s taking care of business, my friends.
Efrim
August 16th, 2012
9:14 am
Edwin Jackson going in that last game would of been awesome. This team is just simply different when a RHP is on the mound.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
August 16th, 2012
9:16 am
TOBF I’ll spare you McFann…. it hurts me too
I appreciate that…
richbrave
August 16th, 2012
9:18 am
DOWN ON THE FARM
ROME
Legion hammers the DRIVE 6-1
DH CF TONY MUELLER [.264 BA] 2-3, 2 R, 1 2B [7], 1 BB, 1 SB [26], 1 SAC.
2B ROSS HEFFLEY [.290 BA] 2-4, 1 R, 1 BB, 1 SB [9]. 1 SO.
The rookie’s having the best position player season from this draft class.
1B BRANDON DRURY [.226 BA] 2-4, 1 R, 1 RBI [41].
CF WIL SKINNER [.252 BA] 1-4, 1 R, 1 2B [24], 1 RBI [44], HAT TRICK!
3-1 SO to BB ratio is causing WIL to be inconsistant at the plate. He needs to sharpen up his batting-eye. He’s got some power.
RF CHASE ANSELMENT [.212 BA] 2-4, 1 R, 1 2B [4], 1 HR [7], 2 RBI [16], 2 SO.
The other regular position rookie has struggled at the plate so far.
SS FERNANDO De Los SANTOS [.233 BA] 1-4.
RHSP ADAM HOLLAND [W 3-8, 4.33 ERA] 5.0 IP, 7 H, 1 R/ER, 1 BB, 6 SO.
Solid outing AJ. The MARGATE flash is plugging some of the holes in his game.
Three reliefers combine for four innings of one-hit shutout work with eight SO’s.
ncscoots
August 16th, 2012
9:18 am
This team is just simply different when a RHP is on the mound.
Yeah, but Detwiler is no crafty, soft-tossin’ lefty, either. Might be able to do a little hurt dance on that guy.
Efrim
August 16th, 2012
9:21 am
Interesting take on the cutter from the O’s perspective: http://www.masnsports.com/steve_melewski/2012/08/dan-duquette-on-the-os-pitching-philosophy-we-dont-like-the-cutter.html
BenBadler Talk to scouts and pitching coaches and you get a range of opinions on cutters. Savior for some, mechanical/velo killer for others.
GregB
August 16th, 2012
9:23 am
They have to sign this guy. He’s too good to let him go elsewhere and the Braves are stupid to think they are playoff contenders this year or next without him.
Don’t forget DOB, you have Lowe’s contract expiring this year too. So more like $25 million to spend. And who’s to say Tommy Hanson will not be traded if Kris M. doesn’t move into the starting rotation full time, thus freeing up more money for Prado to play 3rd, Borne to stay and find a good LF.
Efrim
August 16th, 2012
9:26 am
Rangers Double-A SS Jurickson Profar has a 148/180 BB/K ratio in his minor leaguie career. He is 19 years old in Double-A after skipping High-A entirely.
I mean, think of the Rangers if they re-sign Hamilton and Napoli….
LF Hamilton, CF Kinsler, RF Cruz, 3B Beltre, SS Andrus, 2B Profar, 1B Olt, C Napoli, DH Moreland/Murphy
That is downright insane.
Brian from SC
August 16th, 2012
9:28 am
Prado, Bourn, and Heyward are all on pace for over 5 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) according to baseball-reference. (This combines offense and defense, compared to league average)
If they maintain that pace, they would become just the sixth outfield ever with three players over 5 WAR.
1980 A’s: Rickey Henderson*, Tony Armas, Dwayne Murphy
1925 Tigers: Ty Cobb*, Harry Heilmann*, Al Wingo
1921 Tigers: Ty Cobb*, Harry Heilmann*, Bobby Veach
1895 Phillies: Ed Delahanty*, Billy Hamilton*, Sam Thompson*
1894 Phillies: Ed Delahanty*, Billy Hamilton*, Sam Thompson*
*Marks Hall-of-Famers. Those Tigers and Phillies outfields are true all-time greats.
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 16th, 2012
9:29 am
Tom Hart @tom_hart
Any #Braves fans see Chipper with Brenda Wood this morning on 11 Alive? What did you think?
Did anyone here see it? I didn’t and (dammit) forgot to DVR it.
Efrim
August 16th, 2012
9:30 am
They have to sign this guy.
No, they don’t. The Braves will most likely have less room for error next year, but if Heyward and Freeman continue to improve and McCann and Uggla bounce back – we should be fine from an offesnive standpoint.
Obviously we can’t have scrubs in LF and CF, but I really don’t think that’s what will end up happening.
Efrim
August 16th, 2012
9:33 am
Danville RHP Lucas Sims last 3 starts combined: 14 IP, 12 hits, 3 ER, 2 BB’s, 17 K’s
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 16th, 2012
9:33 am
I’d love to have some of the pitching prospects and hitting prospects of some of the other teams… I mean, where is our Matt Harvey? Zack Wheeler? Wil Myers? Manny Machado? Why don’t we have 1, esp. on the pitching side?
ncscoots
August 16th, 2012
9:35 am
Obviously we can’t have scrubs in LF and CF, but I really don’t think that’s what will end up happening.
I’d certainly miss having Bourn, but I don’t see how they can shoehorn eight-figure salaries for a CF plus a SP into their budget, and a stud SP is more of a need than Bourn.
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 16th, 2012
9:36 am
Lucas Sims is ready for Rome…. let him get a few starts in up there to get ready for next year
They have to sign this guy.
Greinke.
We’ll have enough offense as Freeman and Heyward improve, Mac and Uggla can’t struggle like this again, Simmons and Prado will keep hitting. LF and CF will get filled with capable players.
ncscoots
August 16th, 2012
9:39 am
but if Heyward and Freeman continue to improve and McCann and Uggla bounce back – we should be fine from an offesnive standpoint.
You forgot Willingham.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
August 16th, 2012
9:41 am
BMac’s AVG was up to .244 after game one of the July 21st doubleheader. Since then, he’s batted .167 (10-60) with 1 Double, 2 homers, 6 RBI, 8 BB, 11 K’s, 5 R, 1 HBP, and 4 GDP in 19 games (17 starts).
On June 6th (the first day we noticed him messing with his shoulder), he went 3-4 with a Double to raise his AVG to .255. Since then, he’s batted .209 (38-182) with 7 Doubles, 11 RBI, 29 RBI, 18 BB, 38 K’s, 20 R, 1 SF, 1 HBP, and 7 GDP in 50 games (48 starts).
That includes that stretch from July 5th through the 27th during which he hit .321 (17-53) with 1 Double, 8 homers, 19 RBI, 5 BB, 10 K, 11 R, 1 SF, and 2 GDP in 15 games (14 starts).
Strange year for sure…But it seems to me it’s time for another hot streak…
Brian from SC
August 16th, 2012
9:43 am
I’m not that worried about Mac. He’s got a track record, I believe he will be a big contributor the last month and a half. The good news is that even if he doesn’t, the Braves are OK. It’s good to not have to rely on a catcher to be your big run producer…that rarely works well in the big leagues.
unbelievable
August 16th, 2012
9:45 am
Texas wont be moving Profar to 2B. Kid is the real deal and Andrus will have a new position or a new team to play for.
Efrim
August 16th, 2012
9:47 am
I’d certainly miss having Bourn, but I don’t see how they can shoehorn eight-figure salaries for a CF plus a SP into their budget, and a stud SP is more of a need than Bourn.
Absolutely.
Honestly, I’ve gotten to the point where any scenario of Bourn on the Braves in 2013 probably means we grossly overpaid and therefore made a bad decision. So, I’d just rather not have the guy on the team next year. He isn’t signing here for anything less than five years, 75 million and that probably isn’t going to happen anyway.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
August 16th, 2012
9:49 am
Brian from SC I’m not that worried about Mac.
I wasn’t in May…fairly concerned about him now, though…
But I don’t think he can’t bounce back. I especially don’t expect him to continue this next year (yeah, yeah, I know I said that last September, but this is part of being a fann…).
He’s gotta kill it in the final month—gotta be frustrating for a guy like him who’s always been so good to be doing so poorly while the team is in the playoff race…
Efrim
August 16th, 2012
9:51 am
Texas wont be moving Profar to 2B. Kid is the real deal and Andrus will have a new position or a new team to play for.
They could trade Elvis, but why is that necessary for 2013? The smart move is moving Kinsler to CF and easing Profar in at 2B. Hamilton re-signs, he shouldn’t play CF. In fact, they should keep the DH spot open and flexible.
Speaking of DH, in my thinking of who will receive a qualifying offer, obviously the two candidates are Hamilton and Bourn, but it seems like a certainty that David Ortiz will also get an offer. And this time, I think he is going to bolt regardless.
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 16th, 2012
9:55 am
We don’t really need Mac down the stretch, but if he does get on a tear, look out! Him and Uggla along with Hey, Freeman, and Chipper is one heck of a dangerous lineup… Might be enough to push us past the Nats.
Efrim
August 16th, 2012
9:56 am
And Nick Swisher is at .263/.344/.468 for the season.
I think the two hardest decisions for teams this November will be Nick Swisher of the Yankees and Edwin Jackson of the Nationals. Tough calls for both teams – 13.4 million is a lot of scratch for both teams, but you can make a case to keep both players on one year deals.
richbrave
August 16th, 2012
9:58 am
Enter your comments here
Efrim
August 16th, 2012
9:58 am
And it’ll hurt their value on the free agent market big time. Ortiz, Swisher, and Jackson. No effects for Hamilton and Bourn, but teams will shy away from giving up their first round pick for the other three. Teams in the Top 10 may be more open to it, as they would only lose a 2nd rounder.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
August 16th, 2012
10:00 am
TOBF We don’t really need Mac down the stretch
Hey! Yes we do!…
P Rose
August 16th, 2012
10:01 am
The future of the Braves:
Bourn (sign him): leadoff extraordinaire, impeccable defense in center
Heyward: should be a Brave for life, a 5-tool player with an Aaron-like swing
Prado: scrappy gamer gives his all on every play
Simmons: still early but looks very promising indeed
Freeman: no-nonsense ball-crusher, outstanding defense at first
Huggla: well, we’re stuck with him
Francisco: solid replacement at third has some major pop, looks good when he starts
McCann/Ross: Georgia boys call a good game behind the plate
Maholm: just wow
Medlen: fan favorite is smart and knows how to win
Minor: be patient, don’t let him go, he’ll be a good one
Beachy: reminds one of a young Smoltz
Kimbrel: might turn out to be one of the greatest closers ever for a team whose Achilles heel has always been their closer
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 16th, 2012
10:05 am
TOBF We don’t really need Mac down the stretch
Hey! Yes we do!…
I don’t mean it that way! We’ve done fine without him, so anything we get from him is extra… his bat might be what pushes us past the Nats, but we look fine for the playoffs without him.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
August 16th, 2012
10:07 am
TOBF—
Yeah, I know…
ChattTownBrian
August 16th, 2012
10:08 am
Maholm knows how to pitch with what he has. Reminds me of Glavine towards the end of his career. Doesn’t have great stuff anymore, but knew how to use what he had left.
ChattTownBrian
August 16th, 2012
10:13 am
If Francisco keeps this up when he starts the rest of the year, I could see them having him be their starter at 3rd to begin ‘13. Why not? Something clicked in his head I think at some point this year. Maybe Fredi got in his ear or somebody did.
Juan
August 16th, 2012
10:13 am
http://www.11alive.com/news/article/252436/40/Thanks-Chipper–Jones-interview-with-Brenda-Wood
Here Chipper Interview This Morning
richbrave
August 16th, 2012
10:13 am
DOWN ON THE FARM
DANVILLE
3B CARLOS FRANCO [.279 BA]
has an o’fer game, but continues having his best season as a BRAVE. The 20 year-old is in his fourth season in the BRAVES system One and a half in the DOMINICAN League and the same in the GULF COAST. His nadir is hitting LH’d pitching evidently as he’s batting .182 in 33 AB’s against whilst hitting .307 against right-handers in 114 AB’s this season. He had an excellent July [.303 BA] but has tailed off with .256 BA in August to date. He won’t be 21 until Christmas so he has plenty of time to continue developing.
richbrave
August 16th, 2012
10:13 am
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TheOnlyBravesFan
August 16th, 2012
10:15 am
Bmac’s song: about baseball
I don’t know what’s going on, I am so up close to you (baseball)
I don’t know what’s going on
I don’t know what’s going on – I am so confused by you (baseball)
I don’t know what’s going on
No don’t say anymore to me at all to me at all
No don’t say more! To me at all, To me at all
I am so in love with you… with you… with you…
I am so in love with you… with you… with you…
I don’t know what’s going on
I am so in deep with you
I don’t know what’s going on
I don’t know what’s going on
I am so disturbed by you
No don’t say anymore to me at all, to me at all
No don’t say more to me at all to me at all
I am so in love with you
richbrave
August 16th, 2012
10:16 am
ChattTownBrian
August 16th, 2012
10:13 am
“…..If Francisco keeps this up when he starts the rest of the year, I could see them having him be their starter at 3rd to begin ‘13. Why not? Something clicked in his head I think at some point this year. Maybe Fredi got in his ear or somebody did…..”
My understanding from the articles I’ve read here is that WALKER and his assistant has been working with him, and corrected an inadequacy or two in his approach at the plate.
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 16th, 2012
10:17 am
McFann: It’s gonna be okay. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVy51mp6-rc
Trey
August 16th, 2012
10:18 am
I’m glad to hear that cocky sum’bitch, Cabrera was suspended.
Efrim
August 16th, 2012
10:18 am
If Francisco keeps this up when he starts the rest of the year, I could see them having him be their starter at 3rd to begin ‘13.
I don’t want to see that. He’s a good part time bench player. Provides some good power from the left side – but he isn’t an everyday player from what I’ve seen.
ncscoots
August 16th, 2012
10:19 am
My understanding from the articles I’ve read here is that WALKER and his assistant has been working with him, and corrected an inadequacy or two in his approach at the plate.
I wouldn’t care if the baseball gods came down to Earth to personally touch him on the shoulder; the thought of replacing Chipper Jones with Juan Francisco makes me glad I had a light breakfast.
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 16th, 2012
10:19 am
Something clicked in his head I think at some point this year. Maybe Fredi got in his ear or somebody did.
My criticisms of him finally got through? Sweet…
corrected an inadequacy or two in his (Francisco’s) approach at the plate.
They did indeed…. he eats less now, he’s thinner
CB
August 16th, 2012
10:20 am
Efrim, you think Kinsler can play CF? Dang, maybe Prado can play SS.
Brian from SC
August 16th, 2012
10:23 am
I still don’t see Francisco as a full-time player for a contending team. I’ll pass.
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 16th, 2012
10:23 am
the thought of replacing Chipper Jones with Juan Francisco makes me glad I had a light breakfast.
ncscoots
August 16th, 2012
10:24 am
but he isn’t an everyday player from what I’ve seen.
he isn’t even a good bench player, for next year’s team. Plays only one position, and that one not all that well. He should hope that the Braves can re-sign Reed Johnson, because having that versatility already on the bench is Francisco’s only hope of a roster spot.
TheOnlyBravesFan
August 16th, 2012
10:25 am
Thanks Juan for the link to the Chipper interview.
richbrave
August 16th, 2012
10:25 am
98
monty
August 16th, 2012
10:26 am
Bernadina
Prado
Heyward
FF
Willingham
BMAC
Uggla
Simmons
Efrim
August 16th, 2012
10:27 am
Efrim, you think Kinsler can play CF? Dang, maybe Prado can play SS.
They’ve been toying with the idea for a while. I think it makes a lot of sense. I suppose they could get a ton for Andrus in a trade as he is controlled for two more seasons and SS is so weak around the league. I just don’t see them making that sort of a move though.