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TennesseePaul
September 21st, 2012
9:31 am
Some big-boy baseball coming up for them, though. I don’t have any problem seeing them finish up 5-8 or 4-9, even.
You’re persistent, I’ll give you that. 13 games left and you’re still calling for that one last chance of fade for the Nats.
Frankie
September 21st, 2012
9:32 am
“Saw a lot of people beating their chest after Mike Minor’s performance in Arizona in April. Then he got destroyed. Seeing a lot more people reserved even after 3 months of great performance from Minor.”
Go back to 2010 when Mighty Mike threw a couple of good games in August. People piping in for him to start a playoff game back then on this blog. Funny stuff really.
ncscoots
September 21st, 2012
9:32 am
I think the Braves will look for someone other than Bourn to meet their CF needs and likely for less cost.
Agreed. Because I see it as the third priority and the FO is at least as smart as I.
Might want to get a head start and [tip your cap] now
I don’t roll with no beforehand cap-tipping, LOL. That’s for whiny “realists” chock full of give-up.
(You aren’t one of those, Frankie, BTW.)
MFin04
September 21st, 2012
9:34 am
“I think the Braves will look for someone other than Bourn to meet their CF needs and likely for less cost.”
And I think the Braves will look for someone other than Greinke to meet their SP needs and likely for less cost.
Frankie
September 21st, 2012
9:35 am
Heyward has been valuable, Freeman has been valuable, O’Flaherty has been valuable, Paul Janish has been valuable.
Bourn has been disappointing second half of the season, just has. Others have been more consistent than Michael has for sure. Still our chances of succeeding in October have a lot to do with what Michael Bourn does.
Arkansas Transplant
September 21st, 2012
9:35 am
The clown got bozo’d? Ironic.
Efrim
September 21st, 2012
9:35 am
You’re persistent, I’ll give you that. 13 games left and you’re still calling for that one last chance of fade for the Nats.
I had a big smile across my face when I saw that post from scoots.
Frankie
September 21st, 2012
9:36 am
you the man scoots
MFin04
September 21st, 2012
9:36 am
Ok, new topic. I wasn’t here the other night, but was there a lot of talk about the stupidity of not pinch running for McCann in that final game against the Marlins? What in the world were they thinking not running for him with 2-outs in a 3-0 game?
Did they really not want to “ruin” the save situation or what?
ncscoots
September 21st, 2012
9:36 am
You’re persistent, I’ll give you that. 13 games left and you’re still calling for that one last chance of fade for the Nats.
Son (and grandson and several more generations of -son) of a farmer. Genetics won’t let me quit.
phil
September 21st, 2012
9:36 am
Bob, I’m not following your obsessive rant very well….
Take some deep breaths, maybe eat a doughnut, go for a walk, pet the dog, wash your hands, something, anything to regain some semblance of control. Maybe just a chat with a tree out in the yard? Something.
I have kids and a job. That requires getting lunches ready, getting myself ready, taking them to school, driving on to work afterwards. Those kinds of things are known to cut into time on the ol blog. Sorry I couldn’t address your riveting concerns more quickly.
Anyway, you guys is a pretty broad, sweeping term. Make of it what you will.
Efrim
September 21st, 2012
9:36 am
Get your coin ready, scoots.
Mixxo
September 21st, 2012
9:37 am
Well, we have the wind in our favor anyway.
http://philadelphiaweather.blogspot.com/search/label/gamecast
Their’s too.
phil
September 21st, 2012
9:39 am
I’m actually with you, Scoots. I’m not actually giving up the division until the math says it’s over. It doesn’t look exactly favorable, but as so many often say, who knows until they play the games….
Frankie
September 21st, 2012
9:39 am
Wow agree with MF and that scares me(just kidding man)
I don’t understand the logic of not pinch running in that situation. Actually happen a couple of weeks prior that cost them a run and we lost a game if I am not mistaken. With Boscan on the bench, get McCann out in that situation. Didnt hurt this week, but wrong move on Fredi’s part.
Efrim
September 21st, 2012
9:39 am
It is surprising that the Nationals played .611 baseball through 149 games. But, 149 games is a nice sample, so I guess they are a pretty good team.
Bobby H
September 21st, 2012
9:40 am
And I think the Braves will look for someone other than Greinke to meet their SP needs and likely for less cost. — MFin04
What SP needs are you anticipating for next year, anyway?
phil
September 21st, 2012
9:41 am
MFin04
September 21st, 2012
9:36 am
Ok, new topic. I wasn’t here the other night, but was there a lot of talk about the stupidity of not pinch running for McCann in that final game against the Marlins? What in the world were they thinking not running for him with 2-outs in a 3-0 game?
Did they really not want to “ruin” the save situation or what?
**************
They didn’t want to have to put Ross in the game and not have a decent backup for him if he then got hurt….
MFin04
September 21st, 2012
9:41 am
“But, 149 games is a nice sample, so I guess they are a pretty good team”
Yeh, but didn’t we just sweep them 3-0 in games like 144-146 or something? Sometimes it is the smaller sample size that matters. Personally, I think I’d rather the Braves have a 1-game playoff against the Nationals than the Brewers or Cardinals.
Arkansas Transplant
September 21st, 2012
9:41 am
Agreed. Because I see it as the third priority and the FO is at least as smart as I.
What’s priority one?
Frankie
September 21st, 2012
9:43 am
Nats are solid. They have bent but haven broken all season. I see no reason for that to happen the last two weeks unfortunately. Again, Zimmerman is a total baseball player. Oh yeah, the 19yr old isn’t too shabby either. Don’t understand how the negativity towards the kid but just my opinion.
With that said, I really hope they hold off the Reds and Braves lock up with them in the NLDS. This Braves team beats the Nats. The series in Atlanta last weekend might be overstated but was very important nonetheless.
MFin04
September 21st, 2012
9:43 am
“What SP needs are you anticipating for next year, anyway?”
I’m not, but you can NEVER have too much starting pitching. Of course you CAN if you are paying one of the guys $15 million to put up a 5+ ERA.
ncscoots
September 21st, 2012
9:43 am
so I guess they are a pretty good team.
Better than I thought, and I can certainly give them that particular cap-tip now. They’ve hit better in the second half than I expected, and the bullpen has held up (at least, to this point; lots of appearances on those arms).
flange1
September 21st, 2012
9:44 am
I think the Braves will not resign Bourn and will not sign Zack.
I think they will look to Tori Hunter as a LF getting plenty of rest kinda like Chipper this year. Tori wants the Angels or Texas, but has spoken highly of ATL in the past.
Let Prado play 3B with Francisco backing up.
I think they consider a platoon of Costanza and Reed Johnson in CF.
Make a trade for a 3B prospect or a LF prospect and then play around with upgrading the staff.
Prado and Simmons in the top 2 spots, CF hitting 8th.
Efrim
September 21st, 2012
9:45 am
Sometimes it is the smaller sample size that matters.
You need to be introduced to the sport of Baseball.
phil
September 21st, 2012
9:45 am
October 5th.
Play team. Beat team. Matters not who.
Spare us all excuses if we lose. Get it done or shut up and go hunting.
Frankie
September 21st, 2012
9:46 am
“and the bullpen has held up (at least, to this point; lots of appearances on those arms).”
That’s a great point and source of concern if I am Rizzo and Johnson. They seem to get in seemingly every ballgame. That could hurt them in the playoffs and one area where we have a big advantage if opportunity to exploit.
ncscoots
September 21st, 2012
9:46 am
What’s priority one?
RH thump in LF. 3B in the NL is so weak that I don’t think there’s an available 3B who could fit the bill, so an outfielder it is.
phil
September 21st, 2012
9:47 am
I personally don’t think the Nats sweep last weekend meant much of anything…
Beat em when our butt is on the line. Let’s do that and then we can jump around a little.
phil
September 21st, 2012
9:48 am
Chipper is available….
Efrim
September 21st, 2012
9:49 am
RH thump in LF. 3B in the NL is so weak that I don’t think there’s an available 3B who could fit the bill, so an outfielder it is.
Completely agree. It’s so glaring that Wren needs to finally find a LF bat.
Bobby H
September 21st, 2012
9:49 am
Bob, I’m not following your obsessive rant very well….
Take some deep breaths, maybe eat a doughnut, go for a walk, pet the dog, wash your hands, something, anything to regain some semblance of control. Maybe just a chat with a tree out in the yard? Something.
I have kids and a job. That requires getting lunches ready, getting myself ready, taking them to school, driving on to work afterwards. Those kinds of things are known to cut into time on the ol blog. Sorry I couldn’t address your riveting concerns more quickly.
Anyway, you guys is a pretty broad, sweeping term. Make of it what you will. — phil
Keep it up, phillie… I can go as long or longer than you can.
Bob, I’m not following your obsessive rant very well….
What?? You can’t read simple english?
While you were writing all of your BS on the 2ND paragraph, you could have done or said something useful. (for those that haven’t seen it, read paragraph #2)
Paragraph #3 is the one that really gets me though… I have kids and a job……
Yet, you’re on here every morning… and stay here until late at night. But…. you have kids and a job!
I’m sure you’re kids love the time you spend with them.
Anyway, you guys is a pretty broad, sweeping term. Make of it what you will.
It’s the timing of it…. I know it, you know it, everyone knows it…… you just can’t stand to admit you screwed up, can you? You never have before, but either you do now, or …………
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 21st, 2012
9:50 am
And I think the Braves will look for someone other than Greinke to meet their SP needs and likely for less cost
We need a top SP. Greinke, Haren, Shields all top the list. It’s not going to be cheap to get any of them. Haren and Greinke will cost $$$ and Shields will cost quite a few prospects. Can’t go cheap there, already have enough #3-4s.
Efrim
September 21st, 2012
9:51 am
BJ Upton with 17 HR’s and a .528 SLG in the 2nd half.
Frankie
September 21st, 2012
9:51 am
“I personally don’t think the Nats sweep last weekend meant much of anything…
Beat em when our butt is on the line. Let’s do that and then we can jump around a little.
”
So going into the playoffs with this team not winning a series all season against them is not a big issue?
Hmmm. Not sure if I agree with that. Winning and sweeping was a big deal, hopefully they get the opportuntity.
And yes I wish it had happend earlier this season.
Lew
September 21st, 2012
9:51 am
Bourn is the reason we’re up six games in the Wild Card? Permit me to doubt. It’s Prado who’s remained steady throughout this season and filled in whereever he was needed. Nop doubt in my mind Martin is this team’s MVP this year.
Amazing how so many thought he was done after last season.
MFin04
September 21st, 2012
9:51 am
“I personally don’t think the Nats sweep last weekend meant much of anything…”
Sure it did. It proved to the team that they can actually play with the best team in the NL (maybe the league) and win. I think that series could very well go a long way in helping this team’s confidence.
This team really has the ability to win the World Series. I’ve said that all year long and I truly believe it. The problem with baseball is that it is such a streaky sport and throw in a 1-game play-in game and the whole thing has been turned into a coin clip.
Brian from SC
September 21st, 2012
9:51 am
If the Braves DIDN’T have the best closer in the league, maybe they would have pinch run for McCann to make the 4th run more likely.
Mixxo
September 21st, 2012
9:53 am
“October 5th.
Play team. Beat team. Matters not who.
Spare us all excuses if we lose. Get it done or shut up and go hunting.”
Couldn’t have said it better.
I want the division but, the Curly W’s are showing no signs of slowing down that train.
ncscoots
September 21st, 2012
9:54 am
Completely agree. It’s so glaring that Wren needs to finally find a LF bat.
I guess it’s possible that they could see Upton as filling the RH bat and CF needs both, but based on what they have done in the past, I’d expect them to want a little more confidence in the player they get for the bat.
MFin04
September 21st, 2012
9:54 am
“Amazing how so many thought he was done after last season.”
Like the front office who was trying to give Martin Prado away for SETH SMITH. They were the idiots, most fans didn’t want Martin to go anywhere because of his versatility and value. And by the way I know there are people on here that used to believe that he can’t play short stop I really hope they have been watching him at SS lately because they guy looks like an ELITE defensive SS at times. It’s Prado, it’s what he does. Love the guy.
Arkansas Transplant
September 21st, 2012
9:54 am
ncscoots, Efrim – I’m just not so sure there’s such a thing as a LF RH thump available anywhere. Looks to be a very rare commodity and the ones that are out there I can’t see going anywhere unless we’re willing to extremely overpay to bring Hamilton in.
But with that said, I’d be alright if we made some kind of run at Justin Upton this offseason. I don’t advise selling the farm to do it though but I also don’t think we’d have to go to that extreme.
Bat Masterson
September 21st, 2012
9:54 am
Matt Chernoff said it best yesterday
As Dominating as Maddux was during the Regular season,For whatever reason he would have his slip ups in the post-season…Ditto for Glavine
One more reason to think I’m not missing anything by not listening, unless he said a lot more than that.
Just a quick glance at Maddux’s post season stats seems to tell me he pitched about 85% of a full seasons games in the playoffs, and posted close to his career numbers, all against pretty good to great teams. Without looking I’m betting the same goes for Glavine.
MFin04
September 21st, 2012
9:56 am
“If the Braves DIDN’T have the best closer in the league, maybe they would have pinch run for McCann to make the 4th run more likely.”
The 4th run would’ve scored if DAVID ROSS was running. Heck maybe even Freddie Freeman running. If it was Pastornicky he wouldn’t have even had to get water afterwards.
And that inning after botching that Kimbrel looked the worst he has looked all year long. No strikeouts in an inning, wowza, didn’t think that was possible. Yes, Kimbrel=great. He also has an outside shot, knock on wood, for a sub 1.00 ERA season.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 21st, 2012
9:56 am
Torii Hunter in LF? Meh, he’d be okay, but likely just a 1yr solution. He’s currently 37.
Murph
September 21st, 2012
9:56 am
Oh, a Bobby vs Phil cat fight… nice! We haven’t had one of those on the blog in a while.
ncscoots
September 21st, 2012
9:56 am
I really hope they have been watching him at SS lately because they guy looks like an ELITE defensive SS at times
You mean, besides the arm and range?
phil
September 21st, 2012
9:56 am
Bob, there is help available for whatever it is ailing you. Medication. Counseling.
I didn’t screw up anything. I said you guys ran off ACE. It’s a general, kinda blanket statement that really didn’t mean anything much, and you’ve chosen to flip out and start in on me.
I don’t even know who you are, so the remark really wasn’t aimed at you, wise one.
And if you think you can outlast me, you’re delusional. Though morons, like you apparently are, do bore me at some point.
Efrim
September 21st, 2012
9:56 am
I actually think Heyward is the MVP of the team from a position player standpoint…..
Just saying….
Lew
September 21st, 2012
9:56 am
I could go along with Tori HUnter in LF (with Martin playing there occasionally), but Constanza/Reed Johnson in center? I shudder in horror if that’s the option.
I’d prefer someone like Pagan to that platoon and would like Johnson off the bench and maybe as part of a LF platoon (with Prado) and not platooning in CF – he’s a decent back up, but I would rather have better D in CF on a regular basis.
Frankie
September 21st, 2012
9:56 am
“If the Braves DIDN’T have the best closer in the league, maybe they would have pinch run for McCann to make the 4th run more likely.”
Not sure I agree. If game is in July play it out. September and have 3 catchers, pinch run the guy. By the time Johnson’s ball was in the hand of the thirdbaseman, other than Mac guy scoring is drinking water in the dugout looking for his glove and hat.
DAP
September 21st, 2012
9:57 am
flange1 I think they consider a platoon of Costanza and Reed Johnson in CF.
excuse me?
Brian from SC
September 21st, 2012
9:59 am
Well, Fredi probably would have pinch run for McCann if he KNEW someone was about to hit a double.
But, you don’t want to unnecessarily substitute, taking players off your bench (in this case, 2 players), unless you think it significantly increases your chance to win. The possibility (not guarantee) that pinch-running would help make it a 4-0 game as opposed to a 3-0 game isn’t a big leverage situation.
Frankie
September 21st, 2012
9:59 am
“Amazing how so many thought he was done after last season”
Pretty obvious staph infection and injuries plagued the guy last season. Where there many who thought he was done?
Efrim
September 21st, 2012
9:59 am
I guess it’s possible that they could see Upton as filling the RH bat and CF needs both, but based on what they have done in the past, I’d expect them to want a little more confidence in the player they get for the bat.
Yeah, I was just pointing out that he’s hit a lot of HR’s in the 2nd half. I don’t see him as an option, really. Although the money has to be spent somewhere. They aren’t going into 2013 with a 75 million dollar payroll.
Murph
September 21st, 2012
9:59 am
Vote Kimbrel for the 2012 NL Cy Young!
Mixxo
September 21st, 2012
10:00 am
“Oh, a Bobby vs Phil cat fight… nice! We haven’t had one of those on the blog in a while.” – Murph
Yeah, you ‘live’ for this kinda stuff don’t you? Keep stirring it up…..your friends will be along shortly.
cricket
September 21st, 2012
10:00 am
I’m just not so sure there’s such a thing as a LF RH thump available anywhere.
ryan ludwick is great in clubhouse..
phil
September 21st, 2012
10:00 am
LOL at Murph….
You got me. I don’t know who this Bob cat is, but he sure did take offense to my early morning remark about poor ol ACE.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 21st, 2012
10:02 am
They aren’t going into 2013 with a 75 million dollar payroll.
Or even 81mil if all we do is get Willingham and Span. Though it might not be so bad. They could save that extra money to use in later years!
Arkansas Transplant
September 21st, 2012
10:03 am
ryan ludwick is great in clubhouse..
Uh, no thanks.
Lew
September 21st, 2012
10:03 am
It’s not a matter of whether or not it was any kind of leveraged situation or if it was unlikely another run would score. YOu have a catcher fighting a leg injury. YOu don’t make him stay on the basepaths – especially that late in the game when you have the aforementioned three catchers, Mac is unlikely to have another AB and you don’t need to concern yourself with a loss of defense by pinch running for him.
Murph
September 21st, 2012
10:03 am
Don’t make me own you again, Mixxo.
PS – I didn’t report you… I don’t even come to the blog after 5pm, didn’t see the comments that got you banned, didn’t care.
Frankie
September 21st, 2012
10:04 am
“Well, Fredi probably would have pinch run for McCann if he KNEW someone was about to hit a double.
But, you don’t want to unnecessarily substitute, taking players off your bench (in this case, 2 players), unless you think it significantly increases your chance to win. The possibility (not guarantee) that pinch-running would help make it a 4-0 game as opposed to a 3-0 game isn’t a big leverage situation.”
Agree to disagree. 3 catchers regardless situation, should have pinched run. 3-0 is a nice lead and Kimbrel chances of holding are solid, but a 4th run if possible is nice. I recall Kimbrel having tying run at plate only the other day. Improbable but possible he blows a lead like that it. Mac is SLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW.
ncscoots
September 21st, 2012
10:04 am
[RH power] Looks to be a very rare commodity
It is, no question. I don’t know that they are gonna get some .900 beast or anything, but they need a guy who can at least punch out 20+ dingers. That would give them the balance and length that Chipper now provides.
There were plenty of periods during the year when these guys were just lethal 3-7, because a pitcher couldn’t pitch around enough of them. One more good righty bat with some sock could provide that same kind of performance.
Frankie
September 21st, 2012
10:04 am
with a 3 run lead I believe when Kimbrel had tying run at plate BTW
cricket
September 21st, 2012
10:05 am
ryan ludwick is great in clubhouse..
Uh, no thanks.
why not? what are better realistic options?
phil
September 21st, 2012
10:05 am
I can’t possibly fathom that pinch running for Mac would ever result in a loss of defense….
Thou Ross did flub one pretty badly the other night on that one passed ball.
Efrim
September 21st, 2012
10:05 am
Uggla – 13.2
McCann – 12
Hudson – 9
Prado – 7.5
Maholm – 6.5
O’Flaherty – 3.5
Hanson – 3.5
Heyward – 3.5
Venters – 2
Medlen – 2
Martinez – 1.25
Janish – 1
Total – $64.95 million in 12 players
Arkansas Transplant
September 21st, 2012
10:07 am
Justin Upton.
Murph
September 21st, 2012
10:07 am
yan ludwick is great in clubhouse..
Uh, no thanks.
why not? what are better realistic options?
Ludwick has a team option for next season at $5mil… with the season he’s had, and the low cost of picking up that option, gotta think that he’s not going to be available.
MFin04
September 21st, 2012
10:07 am
“You mean, besides the arm and range?”
Prado has got the arm, got the range, got the brains. The play he made in the hole the other night was EPIC.
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=24900615&c_id=mlb
Efrim
September 21st, 2012
10:07 am
It is, no question. I don’t know that they are gonna get some .900 beast or anything, but they need a guy who can at least punch out 20+ dingers. That would give them the balance and length that Chipper now provides
Screams for, at the very least, a player like Cody Ross.
MFin04
September 21st, 2012
10:08 am
BJ Upton.
TheOnlyBravesFan
September 21st, 2012
10:08 am
Does this LF bat have to be a righty? Alex Gordon and Shin-Soo-Choo are pretty good. If we could find any CF who hits right-handed and can give doubles power, maybe 10HR and get one the aforementioned LF’er, would that be okay? It’s gonna be hard to get Willingham.
Arkansas Transplant
September 21st, 2012
10:08 am
Well, if you were ever really going to extend McCann. This would be the year, just give him a huge signing bonus up front this year and a lower yearly salary.. win..win..
cricket
September 21st, 2012
10:08 am
ok, forget ludwick, he’ got 5M team option for 2013
Efrim
September 21st, 2012
10:08 am
Justin Upton.
Similar to James Shields, I’m just not seeing a match with the teams. Would love to have him or Big Game, though. Just not seeing the pieces fit.
phil
September 21st, 2012
10:08 am
Mac is faster than we think he is because he isn’t in the slighest way a bit fat at all….
I’ve been told that my eyes deceive me for 2 years now on here. I’ve given in.
Mac is svelte, Mac is quick, Mac has the moves of Barry Sanders out there….
He is…..an Adonis.
Brian from SC
September 21st, 2012
10:09 am
Sure would be nice to have a right-handed power hitter to balance out Freeman/Heyward/McCann.
Efrim
September 21st, 2012
10:10 am
I think that 5M option is going to get exercised.
They should really start to think about moving Billy Hamilton to CF. Stubbs just isn’t going to cut it, I think.
Lots of really good players all over the field. Reds have a deep squad 1-25.
MFin04
September 21st, 2012
10:10 am
“right-handed power hitter to balance out Freeman/Heyward/McCann.”
Freeman/Heyward/D. Ross
Too soon?
Murph
September 21st, 2012
10:11 am
Choo is going to cost, what, $6mil or so next season?
I’d give up Delgado to get him… and you all know how much I like Delgado. Choo is just a quality ballplayer, he’s young, decent in the OF… he’d be a great pickup.
Frankie
September 21st, 2012
10:12 am
“Sure would be nice to have a right-handed power hitter to balance out Freeman/Heyward/McCann.”
Agree with that. Doesn’t even have to be a power hitter. Once reason wouldn’t be all that disappointed letting Bourn walk. Too many lefties.
With that said, wish again Prado would bat in the 5th slot and move Chipper to 2. Chipper is a singles hitter these days. Love to see Martin have more opportunities to drive the ball into alleys again.
Efrim
September 21st, 2012
10:12 am
Sure would be nice to have a right-handed power hitter to balance out Freeman/Heyward/McCann.
I love the guy, but this makes me get frustrated with Uggla. He really needs to be that guy next year if this lineup is going to offset the loss of Chipper. Add a Josh Willingham or at the very least, Cody Ross, and we have a really, really deep offense.
ncscoots
September 21st, 2012
10:12 am
Sure would be nice to have a right-handed power hitter to balance out Freeman/Heyward/McCann.
I got a dollar that says Uggla starts out hitting cleanup next year, regardless of any LF pickup. Assuming Fredo doesn’t go nuts and hit Heyward at 2.
Efrim
September 21st, 2012
10:13 am
Choo gets eaten up by LHP and we need a middle of the ordr bat that doesn’t produce poorly vs. LHP.
Juan
September 21st, 2012
10:13 am
No Bourn and NO Greinke…..Yes to Pagan and Upton.
MFin04
September 21st, 2012
10:14 am
Braves are 16th in payroll, 5th best record in the league, pretty darn cool.
Phillies, Red Sox, Angels, Tigers, Marlins, Dodgers all with drastically larger payrolls with nothing to show for it. Love it!
Efrim
September 21st, 2012
10:14 am
I got a dollar that says Uggla starts out hitting cleanup next year, regardless of any LF pickup. Assuming Fredo doesn’t go nuts and hit Heyward at 2.
Say we get Willingham and a scrub in CF, who does hit 2?
phil
September 21st, 2012
10:16 am
Is Uggla capable of anything but the wild and unpredictable? It’s normally a good bet that he won’t produce, but the guy, in 2 seasons, has proven to be the last guy I really want to see up there, aside from the pitcher and, at times, Mac this season.
I can’t imagine he’ll give us a smooth ride in 2013….
Brian from SC
September 21st, 2012
10:16 am
You have a guy like Willingham, or even Uggla if he were right, hitting between Heyward and Freeman, and that would really create problems in late innings for a bullpen.
ncscoots
September 21st, 2012
10:16 am
With that said, wish again Prado would bat in the 5th slot
I’m going to disagree with you on that. I think he’s particularly ill-suited to hit 5 in this specific set of players.
Lew
September 21st, 2012
10:16 am
I’d trade that league lead in walks from Uggla for twice the HR’s again – in a heartbeat. It sould be Bourn who is walking – not Uggla.
Bobby H
September 21st, 2012
10:16 am
Bob, there is help available for whatever it is ailing you. Medication. Counseling. — phil @ 956
You see…? This is his answer or comeback for every time his BS is questioned. Absolutely useless!
I didn’t screw up anything. I said you guys ran off ACE. It’s a general, kinda blanket statement that really didn’t mean anything much, and you’ve chosen to flip out and start in on me.
“Flip out”??? I remember asking you a question about who you were talking about… Should I repeat your answer almost 2 hours later? It’s on the blog timeline for anyone to see…
I don’t even know who you are, so the remark really wasn’t aimed at you, wise one.
Oh, you don’t know me??? Well, that makes it all OK, then. I didn’t realize you knew all of the others on the blog. My apologies.
And if you think you can outlast me, you’re delusional. Though morons, like you apparently are, do bore me at some point.
Ahhh, now the name-calling starts, huh, phil?
MFin04
September 21st, 2012
10:17 am
1 Prado
2 Heyward
3 Freeman
4 Uggla
5 LF
6 McCann
7 Simmons
8 CF
Pitcher
ncscoots
September 21st, 2012
10:17 am
Say we get Willingham and a scrub in CF, who does hit 2?
Damifiknow.
Frankie
September 21st, 2012
10:18 am
“I got a dollar that says Uggla starts out hitting cleanup next year, regardless of any LF pickup. Assuming Fredo doesn’t go nuts and hit Heyward at 2.”
Reality is that our best hitting lineup this season was when Uggla and Mac batted either cleanup or 5th, Freddy at 3 slot and Chipper batting 6th. Big depth there and our linup was extremely consistent for a month or longer.
Chipper at 4 is a problem. Bat him behind Bourn and have Prado in a role to drive in runs. Right now, Prado does it all but this slap hitting to right to get on base isn’t pretty.
Bobby H
September 21st, 2012
10:18 am
Oh, a Bobby vs Phil cat fight… nice! We haven’t had one of those on the blog in a while. — Murph
Murph
September 21st, 2012
10:19 am
Say we get Willingham and a scrub in CF, who does hit 2?
Simmons.