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Trey
December 23rd, 2012
3:41 pm
Does anyone know if Ryan Freel had any kids?
dylan
December 23rd, 2012
3:43 pm
is there a link to watch the games?
Jersey Gil
December 23rd, 2012
3:43 pm
DOB:”Winter ball teams, unlike teams in the fall league or minor league affiliates, have no interest whatsoever in aiding the development of players to benefit their major league”
DOB I don’t know now but back in the 70’s and 80’s was a work relation with MLB Team. When i was in PR the Phillis has a good relation with the “Caguas Criollos”
a Puerto Rican Winter team…i saw a few Phillis over there working with Phillis Coaches at that time…That team was bringing much of the Phillis prospect at that time like Larry Christensen,Randy Learch,Mike Schmidt,Jay Johnstone.
Bobby Wine was the manager that year.
wvbravesfan1984
December 23rd, 2012
3:44 pm
trey, freel had a wife and 3 kids i believe
keyLargo
December 23rd, 2012
3:44 pm
DOB – I know you posted that Gattis was starting in LF one day last week. How many games has he played there? Any info at all on how he’s looked out there?
Wes Jorga
December 23rd, 2012
3:49 pm
Trey, links have been posted here before through Facebook but I couldn’t get them to work. I am just checking the boxscore available through Atlanta Braves site.
VaBravesFan
December 23rd, 2012
4:23 pm
Boy, I thought my Redskins defense was bad. The Saints couldn’t stop a pop warner team. Unbelievable.
VaBravesFan
December 23rd, 2012
4:25 pm
Cowboys got this game, always drama. Looks like next week will decide everything.
The Blogger Formerly Known as Billy
December 23rd, 2012
4:31 pm
Ozzie,
Where do you get your info from? While it would be conjecture to say Gattis can play LF just to same as it is conjecture to say he can not. You speak as if its fact Gattis can not play LF and in reality we do not know.
DiamondbackMac
December 23rd, 2012
4:33 pm
DOB – Can you break down Mejia’s and Gattis’ HR direction? How many to LF, CF, RF?
Thanks – jbailz23
I watched several of the homers they hit on Youtube. Gattis went from rightcenter around to left. Mejia’s were to Left and leftcenter. DISCLAIMER small sample size.
fairbrave
December 23rd, 2012
4:59 pm
I saw Gattis play left field twice last year against Mobile Bay Bears and I thought he played very good. He did make a couple of running catches, very nice plays. To me he is much better than Diaz, or Hinske. If you think about just look at some of the left fielders in the game not that good at all. If he can hit 18-25 homeruns his first year he would be rookie of year, and I think Wren knows he can.
The Blogger Formerly Known as Billy
December 23rd, 2012
4:59 pm
I’m going to spell this out for the like of Ozzie who seems to have this opinion this team will live and die based on the left fielder.
When you look at the ATL Braves roster you see one dominated by pitching. No secret here. The offense is built around Prado, Freeman, Heyward and BMAC and dare I say Uggla. Those are the players who are going to make or break this team.
The Gattis question is simple. It’s obvious the guy has enormousness power potential one I would say every GM would give up something for but it is unproven at the moment so the return would be small. I can not fathom why it would not be a bad idea to try Gattis out for two months and see if his skills translates to the MLB level before destroying the future and eating payroll up. Wren will make a move if it does not work and he has the resourses the roster to do it because as stated earlier this team already has the core of its line up in house.
Dismissing Gattis out of hand with out at least getting a look is just dumb. Not only will you get little in return in trade you do not get to see if he can be a star that would solve the only real question on this team. The fact some do not even give Gattis a shot is bewildering.
nolie
December 23rd, 2012
5:18 pm
I will be pretty surprised if Gattis is sooo bad they he can’t play left
manolo
December 23rd, 2012
5:31 pm
Saw Nolie’s reply to my winter ball explanation, in relation to Gattis performance. Nolie claims that many players have had excellent winter seasons that don’t translate to big league numbers. He’s correct on that. But the ones that have broken records in leagues, they sure have gotten to be excellent major leaguers. Example PR’ last hitter to hit 400 on our league was Edgar Martinez (a decent hitter I will say), and our top HR hitter in modern times is Reggie Jackson. Top HR hitter record in the Dominican Rep like I said Nelson Cruz (sure will fit us nicely) and now in Venezuela Gattis.
See, the point is not how many good hitters we’ve had down in the winter, but who have been the best out of a number of great major leaguers that have played here. And out of those best of the best, not one has missed out.
Now Gattis may be the first one with those kind of numbers to fail (remember the winter regular season is still several games away and he already has those marks), but I sure will give him the chance to see what he can give us.
I see the point of sending him to triple a for the first two months of the season to give him some extra experience if he has a tough spring, but if he hits over 300, hits several HR and has an adequate defense, why not give him the job?
nolie
December 23rd, 2012
5:40 pm
But the ones that have broken records in leagues, they sure have gotten to be excellent major leaguers.
some yes, some no. you are hand picking a few players. Even in AFL record setters do not necessarily succeed in the bigs, our ex-catching prospect Flowers was a prime example.
I’ve been watching winter league results about 50 years and was done there a couple times with Detroit, there are some very good players, but a lot like Japan there are also a lot of players who would not do well in the NA pros. That is not a put down, it is more about sample size.
Gattis might do very well, in fact I think he will be at least somewhat successful from watchiing his swing, but folks here do not need to look at the results that he and Mejia and Francisco are having as guarantees that they will be big up here, because there are no guarantees.
all I am saying
David O'Brien
December 23rd, 2012
5:42 pm
Gattis today hit his Venezuelan Winter League-leading 16th HR and 6th in 9 games. The league record is 20 homers. (Only 3 games left in regular season.)
David O'Brien
December 23rd, 2012
5:45 pm
Gattis might do very well, in fact I think he will be at least somewhat successful from watchiing his swing, but folks here do not need to look at the results that he and Mejia and Francisco are having as guarantees that they will be big up here, because there are no guarantees.
all I am saying — nolie
Absolutely agree. Braves sure are encouraged to see him doing so well, though. Lot better than the alternative.
And for what it’s worth, he’s hitting a whole lot better this winter, both in terms of average and power, than Aguilas teammate Gerardo Parra of the Diamondbacks.
nolie
December 23rd, 2012
5:56 pm
I don’t think ‘zona wants to trade Parra as much as Upton anyway
The Blogger Formerly Known as Billy
December 23rd, 2012
5:56 pm
Nolie,
I dont think anyone is expect Gattis to be awesome. the argument is everyoen saying he should not even be considered.
David O'Brien
December 23rd, 2012
5:57 pm
For those curious, the Venezuelan League home-run record (20) was set in ‘79 by Bo Diaz, who caught for 13 yrs in majors (mostly with Philly, Cleveland, and Cincy) through 1989. Had a .255 career average and .684 OPS with 87 homers in 3274 at-bats in majors, including three seasons with at least 15 homers and a career-high 18 homers and 85 RBIs (with a .288 average, .782 OPS) in 525 at-bats for Philly in ‘82.
Diaz had only four seasons as a lineup regular, and in three of those seasons he had at least 15 homers and RBI totals of 64, 82 and 85.
nolie
December 23rd, 2012
5:58 pm
I think most vave gotten past that, but yes I think many will buy the hype like they always do when prospects do well and then be disappointed if they don’t live up to it. Happens Every Spring just about
I do see why some would still prefer an established pick up though to lessen any risk
nolie
December 23rd, 2012
6:01 pm
if Gattis ends up with a 680ish career OPS, lotsa folks will cry prolly
ncgary
December 23rd, 2012
6:04 pm
i like giving the youngens a chance sometimes young blood is a little hungrier
nolie
December 23rd, 2012
6:05 pm
I prefer talent to hunger no matter the age…..
manolo
December 23rd, 2012
6:06 pm
Nolie, got your idea. No reason to prolong the argument. Let’s just hope for the best out of this situation. I am still wondering besides Upton who is there to trade for, assuming Willingham is out of play. Unless Wren decides to sign a left hand hitter that can platoon with Johnson. There are several of those still available, but not one really stands out.
phil
December 23rd, 2012
6:11 pm
I prefer food to hunger…
Merry Christmas all!
The Blogger Formerly Known as Billy
December 23rd, 2012
6:15 pm
Nolie,
I have yet read one person who is against grabbing an established player for left field if the price is right when taking in account payroll, roster and young talent.
There is no urgency to pay preimium for a left feilder until Gattis and Francisio show or dont show what they can do. The idea that someone is against something is only in your head.
Wes Jorga
December 23rd, 2012
6:17 pm
Nolie, who was the best looking ballplayer you saw while scouting?
DiamondbackMac
December 23rd, 2012
6:20 pm
Even better than Gattis’ HR, he got 2 RBI on a bases loaded single to center.
nolie
December 23rd, 2012
6:22 pm
in my head? whatever dude. obviously your comprehension of posts is on the low side because there have been a number of folks say that they would prefer to go with the kids and not add someone. one such not all that long ago.
nolie
December 23rd, 2012
6:27 pm
Dave Winfield but the Pads took him early
I was no longer officially scouting when Chipper was playiing but I saw him a bunch of tmes with old friends. was as good as anybody I ever saw I think, prolly one of the reasons I am such a huge fan
VaBravesFan
December 23rd, 2012
6:28 pm
At this point I just think we should go with what we have. Let spring training decide if we give the Job to Gattis or platoon Francisco/Johnson. Or hell maybe Gattis can be in the platoon?
But with that being said Wren better get some current players locked up.
nolie
December 23rd, 2012
6:28 pm
I wanna see him bunt B4 I give him my final approval, Mac …..
nolie
December 23rd, 2012
6:30 pm
aha, looky looky there Billy Blind Boy, another guy who prefers the kids
wait, or maybe Va’s 6:28 is just in my head
The Blogger Formerly Known as Billy
December 23rd, 2012
6:31 pm
Yes nolie they say that in you incessant post about needing a left fielder.
TheOnlyBravesFan
December 23rd, 2012
6:32 pm
If Gattis is the LF, lock up JHey and Prado now! Maybe Meds.
DiamondbackMac
December 23rd, 2012
6:34 pm
nolie
Yep, that would also be a good indicator. But poking one to center with the bases loaded says a lot about him.
TheOnlyBravesFan
December 23rd, 2012
6:34 pm
I mean, Gattis is better than a danged platoon… keeps Prado from being a yo-yo. May help us re-sign him easier.
nolie
December 23rd, 2012
6:34 pm
my incessant posts about needing a LFer? really
go take a reading comprehension course.
nolie
December 23rd, 2012
6:35 pm
there are a lot of folks on here more adamant about wanting another signing than I am
VaBravesFan
December 23rd, 2012
6:38 pm
Wren’s options are limited. We can overpay in prospects for someone like Dexter Fowler, Gerardo Parra, Jason Kubel. And we could argue that they are not sure fire upgrades over what we have.
We can absolutely go all in and trade away a MASSIVE package for someone like Justin Upton.
Or we can sign one of these knuckleheads like Scott Hairston, Matt Diaz, Austin Kearns, Bobby Abreu, Delmon Young, Ben Francisco who all would be wasted money basically.
Wren missed his opportunity to sign someone or trade for someone. The cupboard is dry. I hate saying it but payroll is basically slashed by 10 million or whatever we don’t use.
The Blogger Formerly Known as Billy
December 23rd, 2012
6:38 pm
I would spend the time to quote them all the all but it not worth it.
Zing
December 23rd, 2012
6:39 pm
First, DOB, thanks for responding to the post a while back about Gattis being a one-trick HR pony. Really?
Second, one thing is for sure (unless Wren actually does pull off some kind of big trade for an established guy for LF): this spring is sure going to be interesting. If Gattis lights it up out there AND Francisco does well, the Braves are going to be in a (good) quandary. I look forward to watching it pan out!
nolie
December 23rd, 2012
6:39 pm
sure Mac, just kidding cause so many here whine about small ball during a loss
Zing
December 23rd, 2012
6:42 pm
I don’t see it as a payroll-slashing move, but rather a decision as to what’s best for the team. With the proviso, of course, that the Braves didn’t have $50M available, so they weren’t going to acquire Hamilton AND Upton. (Sadly).
They just ended up with $10M extra. I’d prefer they don’t squander it, frankly. Maybe they could lower ticket prices for 2013! (not.)
nolie
December 23rd, 2012
6:42 pm
yes I would like another, but there are lots of folks who prefer it more strongly than me. I have in fact said a number of times that I do definitely not want them to spend just to add another body.
You are just as full of ignorant crap as you always are, you would think you might learn something over time, but I guess not
nolie
December 23rd, 2012
6:44 pm
First, DOB, thanks for responding to the post a while back about Gattis being a one-trick HR pony. Really?…Zing
you were not able to understand the facetious nature of that post Zing? Really? most everybody else got it at the time
DiamondbackMac
December 23rd, 2012
6:45 pm
nolie
If he does get a chance, I’m glad he’s not a pull happy fool.
Lew
December 23rd, 2012
6:46 pm
“You would think you might l;earn something over time.”
No blogger left behind?
nolie
December 23rd, 2012
6:48 pm
TheOnlyBravesFan
December 23rd, 2012
6:49 pm
Gattis to LF, empty the prospect cupboards of everyone but Graham, Wood, and Sims (lol) and go get an upgrade to the rotation if possible.
It’s our current weakest link
Lew
December 23rd, 2012
6:50 pm
nolie – Keep teaching to the test.
nolie
December 23rd, 2012
6:51 pm
our current weakest link? sigh
Zing
December 23rd, 2012
6:52 pm
By the way, I keep reading posts about how we have a bunch of 3s and 4s in our starting rotation. Look, a “3″ would be average and a “4″ would be below average. If the Braves really were a collection of 3s and 4s, there’s no way they would have had a winning record last season. But they did! So, perhaps, just perhaps, that’s a poor assessment…
I think assessing guys as rotation rankings is not the best way to do it. Fine to talk about aces I guess, but what most people mean is “power pitcher / strikeout guy.” No, the Braves don’t have anybody like that (except Beachy, and he’s out for a while), but they *do* have very good finesse guys, especially Hudson and Medlen, but also Maholm and Minor. The way some of y’all talk, you’d think we’re desperate for SP rather than strong in that category (which the Braves are — amazingly, considering the fall from grace of Jurrjens and Hanson, the Braves’ best pitchers for about a year and a half).
VaBravesFan
December 23rd, 2012
6:52 pm
Gattis and Francisco can platoon with Prado flip flopping. Making Johnson your more traditional 4th OFer, he could still get a start once in a while vs a LHP.
Gattis could also just be given the job in LF, or we could say the same for Francisco at 3B. Alot of combo’s we can use.
VaBravesFan
December 23rd, 2012
6:56 pm
VS RHP
LF Prado
SS Simmons
RF Heyward
1B Freeman
CF Upton
C McCann
2B Uggla
3B Francisco
VS LHP
3B Prado
SS Simmons or LF Johnson
RF Heyward
CF Upton
1B Freeman
2B Uggla
C McCann
LF Gattis or SS Simmons
Half Empty
December 23rd, 2012
6:57 pm
yes we have a lot of interesting options VaBF
Lew
December 23rd, 2012
6:57 pm
TOBF – Talk about no blogger left behind……
It’;s pretty obvious you have no concept of what a budget is and what limitations might be attendant upon it. You do realize that with salaries going up, trades becoming equally expensive in their own way, that a mid market team whose ownership does not show any inclination whatsoever to raise payroll in the midst of ever growing salaries might have all of those young pitchers for a reason?
Like maybe they realize they aren’t going to be able to afford some of the $25 million salaries good (and even some who aren’t all that) pitchers are now receiving and yet still want to have pitchers in the rotation might need them going forward and that maybe NEXT year – with Hudson’s and Maholm’s contracts expiring might be the best time to make changes to the starting rotation?
JC Brave
December 23rd, 2012
6:57 pm
Fans would have to be crazy to not want the Braves to make a move for a proven LFer.
But, if they don’t make any moves, then go with Gattis as plan B (giving him every chance in ST), and with the stupid platoon idea being the last option (and I say “stupid” only because I hate the idea of moving Prado around so much).
Zing
December 23rd, 2012
7:03 pm
Apparently, no one did, nolie. My, we are defensive.
Half Empty
December 23rd, 2012
7:03 pm
yes I would prefer to see Prado stay put for the most part rather than hop around like a flea on a scratchin’ cat
Zing
December 23rd, 2012
7:05 pm
Agree VaBF. That’s why I’m looking forward to that funky indirect battle b/t Francisco and Gattis in ST.
Half Empty
December 23rd, 2012
7:05 pm
Apparently, no one did, nolie…Zing
you must not be talking about last night when he was saying that stuff. everybody knew he was kidding, maybe he is not so much sensitive as amazed
Half Empty
December 23rd, 2012
7:07 pm
Man I can’t wait until spring training. Great things are going to happen
TheOnlyBravesFan
December 23rd, 2012
7:08 pm
our #3s and 4s just got really hot last year, posting insane BABIPs
there will be some correction. Minor is a 4, Maholm always has been, Huddy’s a 3. Teheran or Delgado are wild cards, and I doubt anyone really believes that Medlen is a 1 or 2 based on 12 starts.
VaBravesFan
December 23rd, 2012
7:08 pm
We have a handful of pitchers who are capable of being pretty darn good or even great and they are cheap. By the time they all go threw the ARB process down the line, we will have gotten rid of the ones (Like we did with Hanson) who become too expensive for the production they give. We’ll replenish the rotation with more young cheap starters.
The process will continue. If the Braves payroll isn’t gonna increase much for a long time were gonna be to the point where we might only be able to afford to pay good money for 1 pitcher and 1 position player. Big money is no longer 10-15 million a season. Good thing we have so many players under control for so long. Prices will continue to rise. For example next season a player of BJ Upton’s caliber would likely sign a 5 year 80-85 million.
There will likely be a point where the Braves will have to decide between 2 stud players. Like if Heyward and Freeman were both to reach max expectations, no way would we be able to keep both unless our whole rotation is in pre-arb years or something. Will be pretty tough.
Half Empty
December 23rd, 2012
7:09 pm
You really have some weird ideas of pitcher ratings kid
JasonInFL
December 23rd, 2012
7:10 pm
Well, I am crazy. I still want a proven impact bat for LF. I would give up 2 good pitching prospects for Willingham (if he were available) and I am sure FW is still checking in with folks. Plus, most people know we want an OF, so if one suddenly becomes available; I am sure they check with FW. Man, just wish Towers wouldn’t have screwed us out of Choo with his willingness to trade Bauer for a SS prospect.
TheOnlyBravesFan
December 23rd, 2012
7:11 pm
We and the Nats are fairly equal… except that they have a much better rotation, with 2 potential #1s (Gio and Strasburg), a #2 in Zimmerman, and 2 #3s in Haren and Detweiler. Their bullpen is solid.
Our best pitcher is a #3. Our bullpen is solid.
Advantage Nationals.
JC Brave
December 23rd, 2012
7:12 pm
If the rotation is the Braves’ weakness, I wonder what their bench is.
A tumor?
Cancer?
Half Empty
December 23rd, 2012
7:12 pm
It is not being crazy either way Jason, just different perspectives.
I find myself sort of stuck in the middle , turning this way and that as my mood changes
TheOnlyBravesFan
December 23rd, 2012
7:12 pm
but if this is the way we have to deal until we get new ownership… well, I hope it works out. Keep drafting the pitchers then. Wood, Sims, and Graham are the next trio. Maybe they’ll turn into Glavine, Maddux, Smoltz.
Zing
December 23rd, 2012
7:13 pm
Well, if it was truly facetious, then it was spot-on.
TheOnlyBravesFan
December 23rd, 2012
7:14 pm
Reed, Laird, Mejia, Juan… sure we could improve on Juan and upgrade offensively at backup SS, but that looks fine to me. Better than having Hinske who was a failure, a lazy Juan, and Diaz
VaBravesFan
December 23rd, 2012
7:15 pm
Keith Law said while Meds won’t maintain that crazy dominance that he still views Kris Medlen as a good #2 going forward.
Half Empty
December 23rd, 2012
7:15 pm
They have pretty much always drafted pitchers and traded them for current needs, now as prices soar they are probably going to keep a few extra since their approach has always been pitching first.
Zing
December 23rd, 2012
7:16 pm
New ownership…. ahhhhhhh…. sure would be nice. Not a whiff of a rumor that I’ve read or heard anywhere, though.
The Blogger Formerly Known as Billy
December 23rd, 2012
7:17 pm
nolie do you know what it means to be leveled?
Zing
December 23rd, 2012
7:18 pm
I agree with that assessment, VaBF, though I wonder if we’re selling him short. He’s been underestimated over and over, and his mental makeup is terrific.
richbrave
December 23rd, 2012
7:18 pm
SOUTH OF THE BORDER
VENEZUELA
LARA CARDINALS
C JOSE YEPEZ [.254 BA] 1-4, 1 R, 1 HR [3], 1 RBI [12], 1 SO.
ZULIA EAGLES
1B ERNESTO MEJIA [.302 BA] 0-3, 1 R, 1 BB, 2 SO.
DH EVAN GATTIS [.303 BA] 3-5, 3 R, 1 2B [9], 1 HR [16], 3 RBI [44], 1 SO.
Wow! GATTIS has gone other worldly down south his past 10 games. .355 BA, 9 R, 10 H, 1 2B, 6 HR, 13 RBI, 4 BB, 5 SO, 1 SB, .459 OBP, .839 SLG, 1.298 OPS.
Half Empty
December 23rd, 2012
7:18 pm
Law hates us so much VaBF
Zing , JC and some others were there I think I am sure they will tell you it was one of a number of such sarcastic posts he made
VaBravesFan
December 23rd, 2012
7:18 pm
In house options.
Everyday 3B Prado and LF Gattis
or
Everyday LF Prado and 3B Francisco
or
3B/LF Prado and Francisco/Johnson
or
3B/LF Prado and Francisco/Gattis
ncgary
December 23rd, 2012
7:19 pm
well nolie it aint so much i wanna go with the youngsters but
there isn’t much realistic available personnel that we can get that will guarantee theyt play better than internal options. if i were spending malones money i woulda spent it all early and paid the luxury tax
richbrave
December 23rd, 2012
7:22 pm
And Hail to the REDSKINS. On top in the NFC East
Half Empty
December 23rd, 2012
7:22 pm
thank you rich. yes Gattis has been ripping the hide of the sphere lately, I think that batting average has gone up 25 points or so in nearly no time
George_George
December 23rd, 2012
7:22 pm
RIP RYAN FREEL
So sad, could have been to many head injureys, he said he had a little guy in his head that talked to him.
JC Brave
December 23rd, 2012
7:22 pm
Reed, Laird, Mejia, Juan
The only reliable bench bat outta that bunch IMO, is Reed. Juan is just NOT good as a bench bat, strikes out too much. Mejia is unproven and we don’t even know how good Laird will be for the Braves, especially as a started in April.
Wes Jorga
December 23rd, 2012
7:22 pm
Gattis finished the game with a double. In the lqst 2 games he has 7 hits, 7 RBIs 2 walks, 1 2B, 2 HRs and 1 K. He has now past Mejia in batting. at .303.
JC Brave
December 23rd, 2012
7:23 pm
Reed, Laird, Mejia, Juan
The only reliable bench bat outta that bunch IMO, is Reed. Juan is just NOT good as a bench bat, strikes out too much. Mejia is unproven and we don’t even know how good Laird will be for the Braves, especially as a starter in April.
George_George
December 23rd, 2012
7:23 pm
RIP RYAN FREEL
So sad, could have been to many head injureys, he said he had a little guy in his head that talked to him. p
DiamondbackMac
December 23rd, 2012
7:23 pm
TOBF
You would have called Glavine, Maddux and Smoltz 3 and 4 pitchers during their 2nd year. You have to give the young guys a chance. They might surprise you.
VaBravesFan
December 23rd, 2012
7:24 pm
I think Medlen being a good #2 going forward would be awesome. We should all be satisfied with that outcome in my opinion.
Wes Jorga
December 23rd, 2012
7:25 pm
Glad the Braves chose Chipper over Todd Van Poppel, who was supposedly a sure ace. I was surprised how good the Braves’ pick turned out to be.
Half Empty
December 23rd, 2012
7:25 pm
I agree that the bench is the weakest spot so far. I am hoping that Mejia will hit, but from what I understand he is not versatile enough to start anywhere but first and hopefully Freddie will be healthy and good enough to not need much relief.
VaBravesFan
December 23rd, 2012
7:26 pm
I forgot where I read it, might be one of his chats.. But KLaw said he could see Medlen pitching 180-200 INN with a ERA around 3.25
Half Empty
December 23rd, 2012
7:28 pm
Meds only threw 138 innings last year and that was his most ever. I think 180 would be about tops this season. Maybe not
VaBravesFan
December 23rd, 2012
7:28 pm
C Laird
1B Mejia
SS Janish/Pena
OF Johnson
Gattis or Francisco (One would be in starting lineup.)
Zing
December 23rd, 2012
7:33 pm
I also like that Gattis wants to stay for the playoffs… good character.
Mixxo
December 23rd, 2012
7:33 pm
Bring Loaf back and call it a day.
Half Empty
December 23rd, 2012
7:33 pm
My trouble is that I am so on the fence about getting a new player or using the internal options that every time one of you makes a good point I start to topple that way. I am developing vertigo from it I think