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Disgusted
November 9th, 2012
11:44 pm
VJ — I guess based on your 11:20 post is that you do not care much about the NBA reg season.
And that is your right.
I do not get stoked about every reg season game but this home game vs the WC’s & div rival that was winnable was one that I thought had some statement signifigance.
In my book the ATL Hawks let it get away for my own personal $.02.
So I vented a bit. And I feel better now. Our local NBA entry is not as good as last yr — pretty fair statement.
Only the Falcons can give us ATL people the special treat we have been starving for.
Disgusted
November 9th, 2012
11:51 pm
I do believe that Frank is going to give it his best to get us the two OF guys but trades are not all that simple.
Forget the FA route — that is not going to be effective for what is out there.
As for trades you have to find the right trade partner and the match of what the other team wants.
Minnesota is the trade partner we fans are looking at cause they need P, we need two of their OFlders. Can that be done — depends on all parameters in making a deal.
Frank really needs to pursue CF in trade first cause the CF candidates who are good in FA are so slim and more expensive then what the Braves will want to pay.
There are really no middle of the pack guys for CF this yr. Its one of the big boys or nothing .
There are some servicable but not sexy ssecondary names for LF FW can look at if a suitable trade cannot be made. Hairston, Gomes, that type could be useful if not a glamour choice.
Venice Jim
November 10th, 2012
12:05 am
Not to mention the postseason…
Venice Jim
November 10th, 2012
12:07 am
After spending quality time with the Reed-Frazier-DeBusschere-Bradley Knicks I went off to college and discovered the superior version of the game…
Bobby H
November 10th, 2012
12:15 am
So I vented a bit — Disgusted
It was bound to happen, eventually…
Venice Jim
November 10th, 2012
12:35 am
My basketball season got off to a good start with combined 37 points worth of victory from my 2 teams – early disappearance tonight since cab has a very early game time tomorrow…(mine even earlier, but I’ll be streaming the radio from the game in Norfolk, while she heads to the Coliseum)…
Half Empty
November 10th, 2012
12:58 am
extending a contract really doesn’t use up this years 25 million dollars, it is not going to be saved toward next year. if they extend,which I hope they do, they will need that much money every year.
uga-brave
November 10th, 2012
12:59 am
lame kitten. vj, he cant help himself.
uga-brave
November 10th, 2012
1:00 am
tater, why do i have a bad feeling the real auburn talent might show up tmmrw?
uga-brave
November 10th, 2012
1:12 am
cab, you realize ed oregoen will put you on probation. it is a matter of time.
uga-brave
November 10th, 2012
1:26 am
macc had 14 doubles in 439 at bats
juan had 11 in 192, and juan has a hole in his swing?
Bobby H
November 10th, 2012
1:27 am
cab, you realize ed oregoen will put you on probation. it is a matter of time. — uga-brave
What did cab do to be put on probation by this, Ed Oregoen? And who the hell is this, Ed-guy, anyway?
Half Empty
November 10th, 2012
1:30 am
not sure what doubles have to do with a hole in the swing. Mac was hurt, the word from the surgeon was that it was worse that expected and he was playing in severe pain which was almost surely what caused the low batting average and lack of power.
uga-brave
November 10th, 2012
1:41 am
posey, molina, ruiz, montero, rosario. rosario hit .270 with 28 dingers and slugged ,843.
David O'Brien
November 10th, 2012
1:47 am
Check out the license tag of this guy I was behind on the 55 Freeway today in Orange County:
https://twitter.com/ajcbraves/status/267079816929497088/photo/1
uga-brave
November 10th, 2012
1:48 am
bobby H, really, ed oregeon is the top USC recruiter he is probably the best in the nation at what he does.
uga-brave
November 10th, 2012
1:51 am
bobby H, problem is USC did what was = to corking bats.
uga-brave
November 10th, 2012
1:53 am
taking air out of the football makes it easier to throw and much easier to catch.
uga-brave
November 10th, 2012
1:59 am
pretty sure pat haden, the AD rhodes scholar will not tolerate his “it aint my fault” much longer.
uga-brave
November 10th, 2012
2:02 am
little jim mora and lame kitten in the same town. good luck.
uga-brave
November 10th, 2012
2:21 am
tater, why am i scared the barn plays there best game all season tmmrw?
Couch Tater
November 10th, 2012
4:42 am
because you remember au/lsu. 12 to 10. I think Lsu was favored by 3 td’s.
old man
November 10th, 2012
7:06 am
Disgusted:
Your 11:51 post, well said.
richbrave
November 10th, 2012
7:09 am
DOWN ON THE FARM
DESERT DOGS
Lead-off SS NICK AHMED [.274 BA] 0-4,1 BB.
3B ED SALCEDO [.137 BA] 1-3, 1 BB, 1 SO, 1 SB [5].
Finally, one decent game out of our bonus baby. No E’s and a stolen base too!
LHRP CHRIS JONES [H 2, 4.91 ERA] 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R/ER, 2 BB, 1 SO.
LHRP RYAN BUCHTER [W 2-0, 1.98 ERA] 2.0 IP, pristine, 2 SO.
Couch Tater
November 10th, 2012
7:10 am
The Angels have hired Mike Hampton as Pitching Coach for their AA Arkansas Travelers.
The Band – “Up On Cripple Creek”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDnlU6rPfwY&feature=related
old man
November 10th, 2012
7:35 am
Once you get past Juan Francisco’s obviously undisciplined strategy at the plate, his stats are pretty good, for a 25 year old AAA player. With most any other rookie with a .262/.293/.497/.790 line as a starter, with a homer every 18 ABs, would never get the almost universal disdain that Francisco gets.
His fielding stats look slightly below average over 4 years of very limited play, and maybe even one tick above average for 2012, when he played the most.
His ABs per HR in the majors have gone from 21 (2009), to 55 (2010), to 31 (2011), to 18 (2012).
I would have him on a short leash as well, but many talk like he should just be released, which would be nuts. He has value as a trade piece. I have calculated this for you on the blog before: if his BB and K rates are just “below average” on the Fangraphs glossary scale (right now they’re “below awful”), his other numbers (BA, OPS, etc.) begin to look downright awesome.
I’m not seeing any stats to support the idea that he is an awful fielder. His career fielding stats look better than Chipper’s.
richbrave
November 10th, 2012
8:03 am
SOUTH OF THE BORDER
DOMINICA
EASTERN BULLS
Lead-off CF JOSE CONSTANZA [.360 BA] 1-1, 2 R, 3 BB, 1 SB [5].
LHRP JOSE LUGO [0.00 ERA] 1.0 IP, 1 H, clean.
LICEY TIGERS
C CHRISTIAN BETHANCOURT [.235 BA] 1-3, 1 BB
BTW JUAN FRANCISCO’s OBP.333. 2 BB, 13 SO, 42 AB.
ORIENTE STARS
CF FELIX PIE [.254 BA] 0-2, 1 BB, 1 SO.
MEXICO
HERMOSILLO ORANGES
Lead-off CF TODD CUNNINGHAM [.233 BA] 0-9, Hat Trick!!!!
TODD has a miserable night, and his average has fallen like a rock over the past week.
PUERTO RICO
MANATI ATTENDENTS
DH RUBEN GOTAY [.250 BA] 0-2, 1 BB.
SANTUCE CRABS
RHSP JASON LOWEY [2.25 ERA] 4.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R/ER, 1 BB, 4 SO.
VENEZUELA
CARACAS LIONS
C JEAN CARLOS BOSCAN [.349 BA] 1-5, 1 R, 2 RBI [3], 1 SO, 1 PB [1].
LARA CARDINALS
CF JORDAN PARRAZ [.176 BA] 0-3, 1 BB.
LHRP LUIS AVILAN [0.00 ERA] 1.0 IP, perfection.
ZULIA EAGLES
1B ERNESTO MEJIA [.330 BA] 1-4, 1 R, 1 HR [7], 1 RBI [20], 1 SO.
DH EVAN GATTIS [.264 BA] 0-4.
GATTIS continues to swoon at the plate.
Heath
November 10th, 2012
8:05 am
Hey VJ -
This year’s team is not last years’s team… I don’t have much confidence in my Cats pulling out a win Tuesday night. Last night they scored just 8 points in the first 12 minutes of the first half. Yikes. About the only thing I might predict that will be the same this year compared to last year’s team… they will lead the NCAA in blocks. Still, I’m looking forward to the matchup. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since the teams have played! There’s something wrong with that.
ROLLTIDEBRAVE
November 10th, 2012
8:06 am
I was watching MLBN last night as they were discussing Juston Upton and just where he might end up. Lots of discussion about possibly the Rays. Then, Harold Reynolds said that the Rangers are still in the mix and trying to pry the Rev away from the Braves. That’s the 1st time I’ve heard that anywhere. Anyone got any info? DOB?
Rob from sc
November 10th, 2012
8:06 am
I would assume the Rangers offered Mike Olt for Simmons. I don’t think Simmons is untouchable, but I doubt he gets traded.
Rob from sc
November 10th, 2012
8:06 am
I would assume the Rangers offered Mike Olt for Simmons. I don’t think Simmons is untouchable, but I doubt he gets traded.
Heath
November 10th, 2012
8:07 am
* meant 8 points in the first 12 minutes of the second half. Either way.
richbrave
November 10th, 2012
8:11 am
old man:
FRANCISCO. I’m projecting him onto the bench as the 3B insurance if he’s not traded for one of the two OF slots we need. Don’t know why anyone would banish him from the organization unless they don’t know anything about baseball.
Efrim
November 10th, 2012
8:58 am
Buster_ESPN Buster Olney
As usual, PHI is perceived by rival execs and agents as wanting to move fast in their search for a CFer; they’ve been aggressive in talks.
Should be interesting to see who they land. Amaro said they would rather spend money in free agency rather than trade prospects to fill needs.
They need a 3B, CF and RF. I think they’ll go with Mayberry/Brown platoon in LF(or RF, depending on how they fill up the outfield).
Rmf
November 10th, 2012
9:03 am
Ross is leaving for RSox
What the heck happened there?
Hugo Z Hackenbush
November 10th, 2012
9:04 am
Prepare for much grumbling…
Hugo Z Hackenbush
November 10th, 2012
9:05 am
…and some unmitigated anxiety…
TheOnlyBravesFan
November 10th, 2012
9:05 am
old man: Never said that he should be released… just that he wouldn’t be a starter for me. He can’t hit lefties to save his life, which would mean we’d need a platoon. Not a big fan of those unless absolutely necessary due to cost.
And any rookie who’s OBP is only about 20-30 points higher than their avg. because of awful plate discipline will get disdain from me (and others, I’m sure)
Hugo Z Hackenbush
November 10th, 2012
9:08 am
Bethancourt’s lucky day!
TheOnlyBravesFan
November 10th, 2012
9:08 am
red sox signed ross
Fredi's Fu Manchu
November 10th, 2012
9:09 am
Grumble, grumble – this one hurts.
bigbrave
November 10th, 2012
9:09 am
report: Ross signed by Red Sox
old man
November 10th, 2012
9:10 am
richbrave, Francisco’s dreadful swing habits continue. 13 SOs in 44PAs! Ouchy wa wa!
That’s a 29.5% K rate. Fangraphs calls 27.5% “awful.” His BB rate is 4.5%, which is one tick above “awful” at 4.0%. Here is their little cheat sheet:
http://www.fangraphs.com/library/index.php/offense/rate-stats/
Thanks a ton for the fall/winter league stats. It’s one of the posts I always pause over and read completely.
Hugo Z Hackenbush
November 10th, 2012
9:11 am
But I thought the apocalypse wasn’t until Dec.12th!
old man
November 10th, 2012
9:12 am
David Ross or Cody Ross????
Travis
November 10th, 2012
9:12 am
Ross will be missed not just for his stellar backup play but his presence in the dugout. No better team mate has ever worn the Tomahawk. This might be his last contract and he needs to get the best paycheck he can. Good luck David.
old man
November 10th, 2012
9:12 am
Wikipedia already has him on the Red Sox.
TheOnlyBravesFan
November 10th, 2012
9:12 am
This sukks…. gonna be a rough 1st month or 2 at catcher…..
unless of course, Gattis takes over. Who’s his backup though?
So much for being sure that Ross would be back (and a leader).
old man
November 10th, 2012
9:13 am
Good for him. What’s his deal. Hope he cashed in some.
This is bad for us, but not terrible. Maybe Gattis needs to break out the catching gear, pronto.
Hugo Z Hackenbush
November 10th, 2012
9:13 am
I think I see where this is going…they’ll save money by having Ross be player/manager!
PuddyCat
November 10th, 2012
9:14 am
Rockies fans said this guy can rake. Very popular fan favorite and is a Prado clone. Was a rookie last season and plays 3rd 2nd 1st and Catcher
Please Mr Wren make a phone call
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/pachejo01.shtml
TheOnlyBravesFan
November 10th, 2012
9:14 am
David Ross
FRIDAY: In addition to the Rangers and Mariners, the Orioles, Phillies, Giants, Braves, and Nationals all have some level of interest in Swisher, reports Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. Several clubs are willing to offer three years, and Heyman estimates an annual salary in the $11-13MM range.
old man
November 10th, 2012
9:14 am
Watch this board go nuts as people wake up.
TheOnlyBravesFan
November 10th, 2012
9:14 am
The Red Sox have agreed to sign catcher David Ross to a two-year contract, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. The deal is still pending a physical. Ross is a Sports One Athlete Management client.
Rosenthal hears that Ross will be “more than a backup but not a starter” with Boston
bravofan
November 10th, 2012
9:16 am
Folks David Ross isn’t coming back and he confirmed to Ken Rosenthal that he has agreed to a 2 year deal with the Red Sox pending a physical.
Efrim
November 10th, 2012
9:16 am
http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/story/_/id/8613661/report-los-angeles-dodgers-chasing-free-agent-torii-hunter
TheOnlyBravesFan
November 10th, 2012
9:16 am
You have to give Ross what he wants…. can’t imagine he’s getting more than 3-3.5mil a year.
Efrim
November 10th, 2012
9:18 am
It’s over! We lost our back up catcher!
Seriously, it sucks to lose Ross as he was a solid member of the clubhouse and also was a great back up to McCann. Guessing the Red Sox promised him more playing time and also gave him more money – two guaranteed years.
old man
November 10th, 2012
9:18 am
Pacheco splits, home away, OPS+, 136/84.
Not so sure.
Jeff R
November 10th, 2012
9:19 am
Check out the license tag of this guy I was behind on the 55 Freeway today in Orange County:
“Eat Meat”
Vegans of the world, unite!
Efrim
November 10th, 2012
9:20 am
I would not be paying Ross 3-3.5 million a year to be the backup catcher. Good for Wren if that’s what he was asking for on a multi year contract. Again, that is something large market teams can do – not a mid market team like Atlanta.
old man
November 10th, 2012
9:21 am
Is is reasonable to think Gattis/Boscan/Bethancourt can hold down C until McCann is back? Or are we looking at a field only C to hit 8th, via trade or FA?
old man
November 10th, 2012
9:21 am
Yeah, I tend to think you need to let him go at that price.
TheOnlyBravesFan
November 10th, 2012
9:22 am
Doumit looking more appealing now, Jeff?
Hugo Z Hackenbush
November 10th, 2012
9:22 am
And Ross assured us that he was happy in his backup role. The weasel!
Efrim
November 10th, 2012
9:23 am
According to high-ranking officials within the Rangers and Braves organizations, the Rangers attempted to acquire Andrelton Simmons then flip him to the Diamondbacks in a potential deal for Justin Upton.
The Braves were not interested in the swap, and the Rangers appear unwilling to part with either Elvis Andrus or Jurickson Profar in a trade for Upton at this time.
Jeff R
November 10th, 2012
9:23 am
The Red Sox have agreed to sign catcher David Ross to a two-year contract, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. The deal is still pending a physical. Ross is a Sports One Athlete Management client.
Turncoat! A pox on his stats!
Seriously, unfortunate. The Bosox must be lavishing some money on Ross to get to go there. So, who’s on the market with the right defensive skills to replace Ross? And maybe Doumit may be a good acquisition, if the Twins would part with him.
Jeff R
November 10th, 2012
9:23 am
TheOnlyBravesFan, you read my mind!
TheOnlyBravesFan
November 10th, 2012
9:23 am
Boscan? Ugggh
Gattis and some other catcher, either thru FA or trade. Boscan and CBet are 2 no-hit catchers.
TheOnlyBravesFan
November 10th, 2012
9:24 am
Pastornicky is an SS, y’all in Texas….
Braves need to work with Cleveland.
Jeff R
November 10th, 2012
9:27 am
According to high-ranking officials within the Rangers and Braves organizations, the Rangers attempted to acquire Andrelton Simmons then flip him to the Diamondbacks in a potential deal for Justin Upton.
What did Braves’ execs say to the Rangers’ brass: “Fool us once (Tex!), shamed on you. Fool us twice, shame on us.”
Efrim
November 10th, 2012
9:27 am
I’d bet the Rangers offered Mike Olt as the centerpiece for Simmons. I’d reject that deal too. Too much value in Simmons glove and the fact that he’s a better hitter than most thought. Also, six more years of control for the best defensive SS in the majors. He’s incredibly valuable.
braveslifer
November 10th, 2012
9:27 am
Sad day in Braves land. I will miss Ross. Glad he is getting the ability to platoon though. I hope we at least gave him a respectable offer.
Efrim
November 10th, 2012
9:28 am
Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal
Ross contract with #RedSox is two years, $6.2M.
I am glad Wren didn’t go that high for Ross. Too much for us. Good for David.
Rmf
November 10th, 2012
9:30 am
6 Mil for 2 years for Rossy. Guess braves would not match it
Can’t blame him for that
Financial security for his family
Disgusted
November 10th, 2012
9:31 am
Cody Ross was a fit there in Boston & the R-Sox have more $$$$$$$ to spend so it was not unreasonable he would re-up there.
He and Ortiz and the reunion of Farrell will bring some leadership and sanity in that clubhouse this yr after the one yr reign of the Bobby Valentine error. Interesting to see how Nieves does as PC there — hightly thought of guy.
As for the braves one option is to trade for a CF which is needed and sign a less sexy name as a platoon for LF. Then you can filp flop Prado between third and Left (Marteen still an every day player) and platoon Francisco and the LF singee and adjust ur lineup as you see fit depending on who is pitching. That is very doable.
And the bench has to be an improvement from ‘12 — Thanks for the memories Hinske and Diaz.
We should want Reed Johnson back. Tweek the pen a bit depending on $$$$$$$$$ and whom you can re-up and call it an off season.
And there is still trade deadling flexibility or flexibility to make a move even before.
Not sexy moves, but affordable and could be efficient.
Johnny Gomes anyone??????
Ray
November 10th, 2012
9:32 am
Hate that the braves lose Ross but glad they didn’t keep him at THAT cost.
old man
November 10th, 2012
9:32 am
did Ross start in the Sox organization?
Yes, Efrim, I agree, no bashing of Ross. He’s a good guy. hope he did well on the deal. He may only have those two years left.
Jeff R
November 10th, 2012
9:33 am
I think Wren will be aggressive in trying to obtain a solid veteran catcher to replace Ross. McCann is out early in the season, and though his prognosis is good, no telling how he’ll perform (or if he’ll be limited) when he returns.
Boscan and Gattis don’t cut it.
TheOnlyBravesFan floated the idea of the Braves attempting to acquire Doumit. I don’t know if he’s available, and wouldn’t know his price, but he might be a good acquisition, if possible.
Wide Right
November 10th, 2012
9:33 am
evan gattis…here is your shot!
Patrick
November 10th, 2012
9:33 am
So, I guess my negative posts have already started to bear the truth.
Get ready for a dissapoiinting offseason! Wren wouldn’t even pony up money for our awesome
Backup cathcher who wanted to come back!
There goes another strong clubhouse presence
All I can say is get ready for more of the same. More disappointment
TheOnlyBravesFan
November 10th, 2012
9:34 am
I’d bet the Rangers offered Mike Olt as the centerpiece for Simmons. I’d reject that deal too
Probably would have done the same. Olt is nice, and we have Janish as a nice defender behind Simmons, but with his inability to hit, gotta say no. Get Simmons to OPS .700, damn we got a ballplayer.
Efrim
November 10th, 2012
9:36 am
Braves need an entirely new bench. I think Juan Francisco will be on the team as a LH pinch hitter and backup for 3rd base. Not sure if they will bring back Janish coming off of the surgery and with the team already having a defensive minded SS in Simmons.
Jeff R
November 10th, 2012
9:36 am
Yes, Efrim, I agree, no bashing of Ross. He’s a good guy. hope he did well on the deal. He may only have those two years left.
Look, Ross is in his mid-thirties. This is his last shot at earning serious money, I believe. The Bosox were willing to stroke bigger checks for his services. Can’t blame Ross for taking care of his future.
TheOnlyBravesFan
November 10th, 2012
9:36 am
Gattis better be in that lineup opening day! (unless we get Doumit). Wouldn’t need to be our LF… a month or so of him and that power… oh yes
Disgusted
November 10th, 2012
9:37 am
Okay — so its not that far out to trade for either Span or Fowler and make a FA sign of Gomes.
And as I said before, flip flop Prado from LF and third and platoon Francisco and Gomes.
Gomes does have power and a good OBP. The more I think of it the more I see it workable.
No, Chipper’s OPS and overall bat is not replaced but did we expect to replace it??????
We are not getting an All-Star and no superstar, that is the real stark fact. But we can be a competitive team again with those moves.
Really need Ross though — he is in danger of getting really paid by someone else.
Disgusted
November 10th, 2012
9:37 am
I mean David Ross, not Cody
Jeff R
November 10th, 2012
9:38 am
Simmons has the potential to be Elvis Andrus plus, in my estimation. I wouldn’t surrender him, either.
Disgusted
November 10th, 2012
9:39 am
Cody Rossis only 32, he has some good yrs left and he is smart staying in the right ballpark for him.
Had Jason Bay done the same who knows????? Maybe his carreer does not tailspin — he was real good in Boston and Pittsburgh.
If we cannot work anything else out I’d take a flyer on him.
Disgusted
November 10th, 2012
9:40 am
We really cannot trade A.Simmons — hope he recovers mentally from that bad game in the WC game.
He did make two big big Boo Boos in that game. Too much potential to give up on but I am still mad at him.
Jeff R
November 10th, 2012
9:42 am
So, I guess my negative posts have already started to bear the truth.
Get ready for a dissapoiinting offseason! Wren wouldn’t even pony up money for our awesome Backup cathcher who wanted to come back!
We’re doomed! We’re doomed!
Come on, do you even know what the terms are of Ross’ deal with the Red Sox? Could it be that they’re paying him far more than what the Braves could reasonably justify for a backup catcher, albeit a good one?
The Bosox have the budget to spend generously. They may have overpriced and overpaid for Ross to obtain him.
Disgusted
November 10th, 2012
9:42 am
Did I post about the wrong Ross?????
Sorry, got to check the other sites better.
Jeff R
November 10th, 2012
9:43 am
We really cannot trade A.Simmons — hope he recovers mentally from that bad game in the WC game.
How do you know he was impaired?
Efrim
November 10th, 2012
9:43 am
And it makes sense regarding Olt/Simmons. Arizona doesn’t have interest in Olt given the presence of 3B Matt Davidson in their minors.
Andrus is probably the perfect fit for them. He has two years of control and is a Boras client. Play out the next two with him and then hand the job over to Chris Owings, who is probably around 1.5-2 years away.
TheOnlyBravesFan
November 10th, 2012
9:43 am
Too bad Ahmed isn’t nearly ready…
If the Rangers are willing to flip Olt though… wonder if there’s a straight up trade that’d work better for us. Or see if Cleveland can help us on the SS side, and we get Upton for LF.
Lew
November 10th, 2012
9:44 am
This just might be the push behind Gattis starting the year in Atlanta. Boscan is great for Spring Training catcher and Betancourt just isn’t ready. Confidence in Gattis might be the reason that the Braves let Ross walk.
TheOnlyBravesFan
November 10th, 2012
9:45 am
2 years, 6.2mil for Ross
Disgusted
November 10th, 2012
9:45 am
Jeff R — David Ross is a big loss and was big time insurance in case Mc Cann cannot start the yr.
Its recoverable but the other BU catchers out there are not all that good. Gerald Laird maybe????
He is good defensively.
I am not surprised cause this is a very low budget team getting lower and lower. But its not gloom and doom yet.
Now by the ’20’s we are really gonna see the cheapness hit the fan. But we are not ther yet.
Disgusted
November 10th, 2012
9:46 am
I did not say that he was impaired Jeff R.
I hope he does not lose his confidence as a MLB player and just forgets about it.
Jeff R
November 10th, 2012
9:46 am
This just might be the push behind Gattis starting the year in Atlanta. Boscan is great for Spring Training catcher and Betancourt just isn’t ready. Confidence in Gattis might be the reason that the Braves let Ross walk.
If I’m Wren, I want a veteran catcher on the front-line with the skills to handle my pitchers . Until McCann is 100%, I don’t think Gattis or Boscan are suitable to the heavier lift.