Glaus deserves credit for way he reacts to Braves’ trade
When the Braves decided to deal for Derrek Lee . . .
(Updated: 8:50 p.m.)
As someone who has taken his share of shots at Troy Glaus — like here and also here and maybe here — it’s only fair that I give credit to the Braves’ outgoing first baseman for something when it’s warranted.
When the Braves acquired Derrek Lee from the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, it would have been very easy for Glaus to throw a fit about the trade.
He could have told the Braves, “Just release me,” and they probably would have obliged. He could have publicly complained about going on the disabled and certainly about being sent to the minor leagues. Because folks, there’s a decent chance that Glaus, the Braves’ most important player over a six-week period in May and June, very well may have had his final significant at-bat in Atlanta.
But Glaus didn’t do that. He didn’t squawk. He acknowledged (in actions, if not words) that his knees are a major issue right now and agreed to go on the DL. For a guy who has made close to $80 million in his career and presumably doesn’t need the money, he’s also clearly determined to prove to doubters — maybe less to the Braves than all the other teams, as he looks ahead to this winter — that he is not finished and can still play third base (his preferred position).
A sampling of Glaus’s comments:
♦ “I’ll go down [to Gwinnett], play third and hopefully come back here and do that for this team.”
♦ “Obviously I don’t want to go on the DL, but at this time if we can get a little healthier, coming back in September [we can] make a good run at the end.”
♦ “I obviously don’t harbor any ill will. It’s something that made our team better. Hopefully I can come back in 15 days and be the third baseman and make us even better than that.”
The plan, as outlined by general manager Frank Wren, is for Glaus to rest for a week and then try to play some games at third for the G-Braves. Wren indicated then Glaus could be recalled when rosters expand Sept. 1.
But understand something: This ensures nothing for Glaus, as it pertains to this Braves’ season. He might get some at-bats off the bench and he conceivably could get a spot start. But playing time is not guaranteed, particularly during a pennant stretch, and there certainly are no assurances that he would be on the postseason roster if the Braves make the playoffs.
Glaus could have asked out and he chose not to. For that, he showed a lot more class and professionalism than many — if not most — in his position would.
Finally, credit to Wren for the way he handled this delicate matter. When he spoke of the Lee trade before Wednesday’s game, he made a point to first say that the deal would not have been possible without Glaus because it was he who helped put the Braves in this position for a trade in a pennant stretch. It was as nice a way as possible for a general manager to soften the blow.
Lee doesn’t come with any assurances, either. It’s never a good sign when somebody requires an epidural for a bulging disc in his back, even if that same player had just hit four home runs over three days. But it’s an inexpensive gamble by Wren — three low-level minor league prospects and some salary — and one that could wind up paying huge dividends.
Kudos all around.
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me
August 18th, 2010
8:28 pm
last!
Whitney Houston
August 18th, 2010
8:28 pm
oh hell, yeah! First, Bobby.
jimmymack
August 18th, 2010
8:33 pm
he is not adam dunn,but we didn’t give away the farm.i hope we can get some 3b out of glaus down the stretch
me
August 18th, 2010
8:34 pm
crack is whack whitney!
OldSchool
August 18th, 2010
8:34 pm
Finally, someone speaks up and acknowledges Glaus’s contribution to this team. If not for his hot May-June, would we even be in this position for the whiners to whine? He looks worse trying to walk than Bobby Cox, and he’s had double knee replacement, but yet continued to play at “his 100%, and as far as any of us know, with no complaint or excuses.
I say a simple “Thanks Troy” is in order. Just call me OldSchool……
observor
August 18th, 2010
8:39 pm
“the Braves’ best important player over a six-week period in May and June”
Best important Schultz??? What type of grammar/sentence structure is that? We’re you trying to decide between most important and best player and just decided to go with both or what?
observor
August 18th, 2010
8:40 pm
Doh!
Should say were……That’s what I get for busting on Schultz.
Tucker T
August 18th, 2010
9:00 pm
I agree Jeff. Glaus took it like a man but he also knows that the Braves have a good shot at the playoffs and wants a chance to play in the post season. He will have to comeback and play well if he wants a spot on the post season roster. If the Braves were out of it I think he would have elected to leave the team.
Go Braves!
August 18th, 2010
9:05 pm
Agree with old school. He may have been performin lately…but if not for Troy, we would not even be in this race. From a life long Braves fan, THANK YOU TROY! I hope you come back and make a some contributions the rest of the season. If not, thanks for what you have done. Class act also!
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Asheville Dawg
August 18th, 2010
9:09 pm
Good trade for Frank Wren. Hope Lee has a good six week ride with the Braves, and hopefully the playoffs. Glad we didn’t give up the prospects like the Texeria trade.
Also, Glaus showed he was class guy,with his handling of this situation.
Buzz29
August 18th, 2010
9:11 pm
Maybe Heyward could catch a ride with Troy. Hell, I can strike out 3 times a game with the occasional fly out to the warning track.
Boss
August 18th, 2010
9:18 pm
Its all business. Some understand it others don’t. Glaus is first class!
The ump sucks………
FJ10
August 18th, 2010
9:18 pm
Troy knows that if you’re on Bobby’s team you are going to play. Might not be everyday but you are going to play.
WEB Dubois
August 18th, 2010
9:22 pm
Why is Glaus lauded for being classy? Is it because he conceded his spot as an everyday player to a better player? Or is it becasue he did so for a better BLACK player? Would this article even have the same spin unless a big black guy from Chicago were taking Glossy’s spot? Glaus has been solid for us this year, no doubt, but please don’t credit him for doing what any major leaguer is expected to do.
I am an avid Braves fan, and I don’t mean to stir the pot or mess up the good vibes Braves Nation has goin on right now. My rhetoric is strictly for journalistic purposes. Schultzy this article has some insinuations which depict Glaus as a hero for being an average first baseman who was bumped for a better player.
He could have asked out? Why would he? The Braves are leading an exciting pennant race for the first time in five years! Atlanta is buzzing, and Bobby is soon to be gone. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of this? Please spare ME of your heroic portrayal of Glaus.
Tommy
August 18th, 2010
9:27 pm
Good lord WEB, looking for something that ain’t there are we?
guy
August 18th, 2010
9:28 pm
What in the world is wrong with Whitney Houston? Potty mouth syndrome?
Hit A Single
August 18th, 2010
9:28 pm
WEB Dubois – Why do you want to bring race into it? Glaus is a class act and so is Lee. If Glaus was healthy, you probably wouldn’t have needed the trade. I am glad we have Derek Lee and I think Glaus can come back and maybe PH or play alittle third. The bottom line is the Braves have as deep a bench as they have ever had in Atlanta.
Coach (2011 or Bust)
August 18th, 2010
9:29 pm
In retrospect the Braves should have just stayed with Adam LaRoche ( 20 Hr’s and 75 RBI). But I’m not complaining as it appears that the Cubs all but gave Derrek Lee to our Braves. The three minor league pitchers are of little consequence when considering the great pitching prospects we have in Julio Teheran, Arodys Vizcaino, Randall Delgado and Craig Kimbrel. Atlanta just called up Mike Minor or he would be on the same list.
As it is the Braves just became serious post season contenders as Derrek Lee is going to be a big right handed bat in the middle of the Braves order. Frank Wren, well done.
Matt the Brave
August 18th, 2010
9:34 pm
Honestly, I didn’t expect less out of Glaus. He’s a classy guy, and I’d love to see him back next year even if it’s backing up 1B/3B. Don’t know if he’d accept that, but we’ll see.
Reid Adair
August 18th, 2010
9:44 pm
Troy Glaus’ numbers give him no room to complain about this trade. He should thank Frank Wren in person each day for giving him a contract.
MP
August 18th, 2010
9:55 pm
he’s a professional and realizes more than anyone else he looks clueless at the plate. sure he’s played hurt. wouldn’t you if you knew every 50 more times you come to the plate you’re gonna pocket $300k? i don’t wanna sound critical, but with such an incentive-laden contract based on at-bats troy would have had the batboys roll him out there in an ironlung to “dig in” without a complaint–and, no way i can blame him.
good luck to him in gwinnett but his knees are shot this season. he looks as if he’s on stilts out there. i can’t begin to imagine how he’s gonna have the mobility to contribute at third base when he returns to ATL. i’d rather see him focus on getting his eye back on the ball so he can contribute as a pinch hitter. that’s where we need him to be clutch!
Darryl Blackberry
August 18th, 2010
10:07 pm
Troy’s been nothing but a class act since coming to Atlanta.
swgadawg
August 18th, 2010
10:07 pm
Here’s hoping Glaus goes to Gwinnett….gets well…and comes back gangbusters. Without him this season is long gone.
thunderbull56
August 18th, 2010
10:12 pm
Class act, Glaus, not you. Lee whoa. He of the trade nixes.How many dozen future Cub superstars did we sacrifice ? Please, please tell me it’s not like the Tex trade.
louisville slugger
August 18th, 2010
10:12 pm
Agreed, Jeff, TG has handled this very well. I was hoping they would DL him in any event, it was painfully obvious his knees were killing him. And kudos to Wren, this was the best move he could have made under the circumstances (post-non-waiver deadline).
ernisTbass
August 18th, 2010
10:13 pm
T-roy Thanks for the memories, rest your knees and sign an incentive laden contract with an AL team to DH, Best of luck to you
WEB Dubois
August 18th, 2010
10:14 pm
Hello. I am a typical angry black man. I hate the white man. I hate America. I love Obama the socialist since he’s going to take care of me and my people.
hmmmmm............
August 18th, 2010
10:14 pm
Hey troy hit the juice again
Jimmy
August 18th, 2010
10:14 pm
I think Glaus could play some important innings for the Braves in September.
Mr. Lee’s back could make this trade a bust.
Glaus showed great professionalism and I appreciate his attitude.
Jimmy
August 18th, 2010
10:16 pm
Glaus could have acted like Francouer (sp?)
thunderbull56
August 18th, 2010
10:16 pm
Quick, someone tally former Cubs in playoff potential teams.
hawesg
August 18th, 2010
10:17 pm
Glaus is a big reason why the Braves are in first, but he also has to realize he hasn’t contributed much in the last month and a half. Better than anyone else, he has to know what his aged legs can contribute.
A little paid vacation and a chance to possible beat out Omar Infante for a roster spot is more than most people can ask for.
robdawg08
August 18th, 2010
10:18 pm
Getting Derrek Lee is huge ! Maybe he will stay 3 or 4 years. Maybe Glaus can come back and play 3B rest of yeear and start hitting ? We all hope so. Thanks Frank Wren for trying to win !
bruce
August 18th, 2010
10:21 pm
very impressive. classy. really hope the rest helps his knee(s) and that he can get his hitting stroke back… need all the punch we can get, and hopefully with rest his timing at the plate will return and he can play like he did in May…. if he does, then it makes you wonder if a bit more rest during the season could have made a difference for him.
Right On Time
August 18th, 2010
10:27 pm
Observations:
Good trade.
Troy is handling a tough situation with class.
Love the well timed comment by Buzz @ an hour before our phenom gets a game winning hit. geek.
Web is an idiot or a tool…or both.
WEB Dubois Hater
August 18th, 2010
10:28 pm
You’re way out of line.
StratMan
August 18th, 2010
10:32 pm
It might be a bit much to hope, but it would fit well into the story of this season if the guy that carried them for 6 weeks managed to work his way back into the lineup by playoff time at another position. Even if its just the back-up 3-bagger and a pinch hitter, it would fit with the season. Simialrities to 91 are starting to stack up.
WEB ?Douche
August 18th, 2010
10:33 pm
Out of line or right on it?
TampaBrave
August 18th, 2010
10:35 pm
Jeff,
You are forgetting one thing. Glaus is a lifetime .254 hitter in the regular season, but has a .338 postseason avg with 9 HRs and 16 RBIs. The Braves would be foolish to write him off. More likely, you are the fool for acting like a petulant fantasy geek most of the time.
Ashley
August 18th, 2010
10:35 pm
Jeff, I admire you and you seem like a great guy. Professionally, though, you play both sides of the fence too much. Earlier, you wrote a column “If the Braves get Lee, should they drop kick Glaus?”
Just by the headline alone, you obviously weren’t thinking that highly of Glaus (”drop kick?”). It’s only when Glaus acted the way he did re: Lee trade, that you elevated him to St. Troy status.
All I’m saying is: you can write so much better Jeff. Thanks for letting me have my say.
MitchC
August 18th, 2010
10:37 pm
Good move. The way Glaus was swinging. We had to do something.
Jeff, is this team unreal or not? Now if we could only get the Phiilies off our backs. Philly is healthy now, which is scary.
A little voice inside of me says that the way this team is playing, we will finally slay the Yankees this October. Obviously winning it all against anyone is the goal, but it would be especially sweet if we could do it against the Yankees, to get revenge for 1996.
Just me
August 18th, 2010
10:43 pm
I couldn’t agree more that Troy Glaus deserves a lot of credit. I have been saying for a month that he is a much better player than we have seen in that time. This man simply carried us in May and most of June and was the NL player of the month. He didn’t suddenly forget how to play. As I have said all along, he needs rest and may be able to come back as a force when we need him the most.
Let’s quit bashing Troy. It was obvious by his comments in May that he was the one most upset about his performance in April and I am sure he feels the same now. Except now he realizes he needs to rest and heal. He has been a great teammate and is a class guy.
Go Braves!
Gene
August 18th, 2010
10:44 pm
Glaus had a lot to do with the Braves being where they are. He has been a big hole in the lineup lately, and I am sure that he knows it. Lee is a great plus, but Freeman also deserves a shot. Glaus has had a good career, and I hope that he gets a WS ring with the Braves.
Dawg Whisperer
August 18th, 2010
10:45 pm
Agreed. Seems to be a good move with little downside. Wren deserves credit for his many moves this past year and Glaus has been a part of the Braves success. I hope he can return in Sept. and enjoy the benefits of a playoff run.
smothers
August 18th, 2010
10:49 pm
Glaus=Team Player
JASon
August 18th, 2010
10:53 pm
You’re giving someone credit for not complaining, when he has nothing to complain about.
Sam Fossela
August 18th, 2010
10:58 pm
I don’t get the “classy” thing either. Dude was essentially fired, but we expect people to have self control which is not class. I would imagine it is even easier to have “class” if you’ve made millions and never have to work another day in your life. When Escobar was traded, there weren’t any reports of a tirade or any such thing, he could’ve popped off about the organization but hasn’t done it. Could it be even a “head case” can show some class after being sent packing? Why no article about Escobar’s “class” in accepting his getting the boot?
danlee
August 18th, 2010
11:00 pm
All too often we seem to forget that those players are people with feelings. Glaus is a class act, and a big part of the Braves team this year. I’m not sure if he’ll ever play third base, but I really hope he can come in and take some ABs going down the stretch
LuisG
August 18th, 2010
11:02 pm
Kudos to Klaus. I hope he comes back at full strength to help the team and prove he’s far from done.
Tim
August 18th, 2010
11:26 pm
Glaus has shown more class in his pinky than many of the hacks on here could ever hope to show in a lifetime. I cannot imangine how so many of you got to be such experts on so many things. And, W.E.B., spare me the racist crap. I am one who is tired of it.
ronald
August 18th, 2010
11:30 pm
“Why no article about Escobar’s “class” in accepting his getting the boot?”
Escobar is a lazy bum. All that talent and he give 80% day in and day out. Escobar has no class.
BravesFAN
August 18th, 2010
11:33 pm
Sorry I’m not really seeing how glaus is such a great man for taking his demotion like a man and how a guy who has hit two hrs in 46 games should take this demotion…he doesn’t get any kudos for this he’s a pro he hasn’t produced in months he knows it’s a business and the best thing he can do is keep optimistic and hope he can comeback and help this team again besides coming out complaining about this wouldn’t help his case to get signed by any teams next year bottom line he’s a struggling pro he said what he’s supposed to say
WEB Dubois
August 18th, 2010
11:37 pm
Bloggers let’s respectfully disagree. No need to bash me. Bravos WIN! That’s all that matters. Troy Glaus’s class is simply an afterthought.
ronald
August 18th, 2010
11:37 pm
“Or is it becasue he did so for a better BLACK player? ”
No one said he was better. He’s just healthy, which Glaus isn’t.
ijudgenot
August 18th, 2010
11:49 pm
McLouth stinks up the place for half season with .173 average so Wren pulls him aside and says he wants him to voluntarily go to minors and work on his swing, but not to worry he just wanted him to get ready.(2) KK can’t go past 4 innings without giving up 4 runs in a 1-10 season, so Wren pulls him aside and says he wants him to voluntarily go to minors and work on his pitching, but not to worry he just wants him to get ready.(3) Glaus after carrying team in May and June has his knees go out on him so that he can’t hit a ball thats sitting on a tee if its higher than his knees, so Wren pulls him aside and says he wants him to go on DL then go to minors for rehab and work on playing 3rd base again, but not to worry he just wants him to be ready. Anyone else get the feeling that Wren would make a great used car salesman?
Jethro
August 18th, 2010
11:49 pm
No sir. Never an afterthought. Glaus carried the Braves for a month. He has earned every Braves fans’ respect. In a poet’s world, I could see Glaus do something a la Sid Bream – I don’t know. He’s a man that plays the game with pride, professionalism and grit. Regardless of what happens, the Braves would not be where they are without Glaus in May. I hope the DL is restorative.
longtime braves fan
August 18th, 2010
11:54 pm
For all those hating on Glaus, even when he displays his character and accepts this role – Have you forgotten that he STILL leads the team in RBI? Sure most of it was in two hot months, but no one else is close even though he has been struggling for quite some time.
I see this trade as a plus all around, but quite the ragging on Glaus. Like FW said, we wouldn’t be here if not for him.
dawg149
August 19th, 2010
12:33 am
Glaus is CLASS. Troy boy weathered all the critics in the begining, then carried the team after being booed at the Ted. Yeah, he’s had his cold moments at the plate, but the RBI’s he’s given this team……PLEASE. Get him some reps in Gwinnett. Get his ass back on the roster by 9/1, and get him in the lineup. He’s a friggin pro hitter, who knows these pitchers as good as anyone one the team. He’s got the experience, and the head for the stretch. DONT BLOW THIS ONE GUYS. WE NEED TROY BACK. PERIOD.
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Idot
August 19th, 2010
1:29 am
“he showed a lot more class and professionalism than many”, dang right he did.
Beginning with you Shultz.
Which Braves player will you and your followers pick to trash, now that Glaus is gone.
Idot
August 19th, 2010
1:36 am
And, unless Glaus’s knees just completely give out of him, you can bet that he will be on the playoff roster.
Idot
August 19th, 2010
1:37 am
give out ON him,
Jedi Falcon
August 19th, 2010
3:14 am
Wow Schultz. Are you really stupid? Glaus got hosed, and rightfully so. He has SUCKED latelly, and he is damaged goods. And he knows that. He is not EVER going to see that Plate Appearance Bonus. This was a logical business decision, and if Glaus doesnt like it – then kick him out the door. He doesnt matter to this team any more.
Jedi Falcon
August 19th, 2010
3:16 am
Glaus gave the Braves 1 good month. Yay. Thanks for the help, but you have done nothing to help this team since then. So bye. Cya.
TheAntiMe
August 19th, 2010
3:18 am
Wow, we got D. Lee for much less than I had anticipated. If nothing else, Derrek Lee brings a very good clubhouse presence that is always a helpful intangible for teams that win in the postseason.
And even a D. Lee at 50% to 75% of his career stats is nothing to sneeze at. Good job, Mr. Wren, and welcome aboard Derrek!
cooper
August 19th, 2010
3:25 am
This go’s along with exactly the way Cox manages . Cox believes in veteran players over rookies any day. Freeman would have been an obvious choice but experience tell Cox that during a play off the best pitchers in baseball will be giving it all they have and to have Glaus and Lee in the same line up will give the Braves the best chance for success. Freeman can handle AAA pitchers but pitchers like Wainwright, Halladay, Oswalt, Hamel and all the other top pitchers on the contending teams would have a field day with Freeman. I hope Glaus can come back healthy and help at 3rd . He is a very good 3rd baseman when healthy. Also a number one class act and deserves every opportunity to help Atlanta get to and win in the playoffs.
TheAntiMe
August 19th, 2010
3:29 am
Buzz29
August 18th, 2010
9:11 pm
Maybe Heyward could catch a ride with Troy. Hell, I can strike out 3 times a game with the occasional fly out to the warning track.
Hey, Buzz29, you will never guess who drove in the winning run for the Bravos tonight in walk-off fashion in the 9th. Just the guy who has 5 walk-off winning hits for the Braves so far this year. You know, Jason Heyward,the guy who you just trashed in your comments.
If you hurry, Buzzkill, maybe you can catch a ride with Troy but I doubt he would want you.
Jedi Falcon
August 19th, 2010
3:31 am
You cannot keep relying on a 9th inning hit to keep winning games. This team relies too much on late inning luck. That wont last forever, and it certainly wont last into the post-season. The Braves are inconsistent in their hitting the stats prove that,. And how many saves has the Great Billy Wagner blown? This team wont make it past the 1st Round of the Playoffs with the way it is playing.
They should have DESTROYED this team tonight. But they didnt. They had to get a lucky swing in the 9th inning to beat a team that they should have beaten by 4 runs at least.
Jedi Falcon
August 19th, 2010
3:38 am
Glaus should be inducted into the Hall of Fame for how he handled the reality that he is expendable, worn out, and gave the Braves 1 solid month. I agree Jeff.
jayvee
August 19th, 2010
5:26 am
I have also been distressed by the moribund performance of Glaus. He’s been a rally killer for along time. But it’s undeniable that without him, the Braves would not be in first. I think he understands that he’s not going to be able to contribute at the level needed, so he’ll go to Gwinnett and give it a try. He looks brittle and clumsy and sore, and if the rest can provide some flexibility and get his bat speed up again, I have no doubt that he’ll play a role down the stretch. I hope so. This is the feel good season, and I don’t want anyone left out.
jayvee
August 19th, 2010
5:35 am
It’s also true that the Braves that with a couple of exceptions, the Braves have been in an offensive funk for some time. Other than Prado, Infante and sometimes Cabrera, nobody is consistently dangerous. It’s a credit to their tenacity — and exquisite pitching — that they’ve been able to win while their bats slumber. The bats of Heyward, McCann, Gonao and Dias are due to heat up, and if they do, the Braves could win this division by 6 or 7 games.
Meanwhile, I am finally beginning to grasp that the Padres are for real and probably will win the West. Bud Black should be hands down manager of the year. The additions of Ludwick and Tejada give them some needed pop. The Braves had better finish strong and get the home field, because methinks the Padres will be pretty salty on their home field in the playoffs.
jayvee
August 19th, 2010
5:46 am
And by the way, Yunel has 2 rbi in August for Toronto.
Southside Dawg
August 19th, 2010
6:11 am
You said the magic words “80 million”. Glaus is just another overpaid player that I don’t see anything noble about. Those of us in the real world do all sorts of grunt stuff and are humiliated along the way earning a living. I wish the guy well but as Glavine always used to say “it is a business”.
Trade Nate for a Bag of balls
August 19th, 2010
7:18 am
southside:
Glaus was an amazing player with the Angels, arizona and some of Toronto. He is a WS Champ
He did earn the 80 million unless other players .
Trade Nate for a Bag of balls
August 19th, 2010
7:18 am
unlike*
F-105 Thunderchief
August 19th, 2010
7:19 am
Troy Glaus is a good guy, who is a d@mn good Brave. A professional athlete behaving professionally, imagine that. Thanks, Troy. Hope to see you back and contributing when you get healed up a bit.
yeah c'mon
August 19th, 2010
7:21 am
robdawg08, I don’t see D-Lee staying 3 to 4 years.
Southside Dawg, that is 80 million over about 12 years. He put up some solid numbers and his career stats would have looked better if it werent for a few injury shortened seasons. I hope he can comeback and play alittle 3rd. If he can’t then he just be a RH power bat off the bench. I mean he couldnt be any worse than Greg Norton, right?
bob
August 19th, 2010
7:25 am
I like Glaus, and he has been playing hurt. But he is a college educated man playing for a new multimillion dollar contract, so it is more a good business move to get paid. Besides, $12k to heal up is not that bad. Also he still could be this year’s World Series MVP. So yes he deserves some credit, but let’s not throw a parade. If he was a NBA, then his actions would be considered extraordinary.
AOW
August 19th, 2010
7:36 am
What could he say? Who would have picked him up if he was a whiny, and gimp player?
TommyP
August 19th, 2010
7:37 am
What???? He deserves credit for not popping off because a better player is replacing him?
He hasn’t hit for months.
He hobbles around like he’s 60.
He’s basically entering journeyman status at this point in his career. (watch how many teams he plays with from here on out….there’s a reason the Braves got him so cheap)
What playoff team would pick him up to start if released? (crickets)
Why the hell is he to be lauded for being so classy?
STRINGER
August 19th, 2010
7:40 am
Being a sub is better than flipping burgers!
jeffrey d
August 19th, 2010
7:44 am
I don’t get why there’s so much hate for Troy Glaus. He wasn’t intentionally hurting the team. He was working his butt off and playing through enormous pain to try to help.
Joey
August 19th, 2010
7:47 am
Good luck Troy. Rehab those knees and come back with a May/June like hot bat!
suwaneedawg
August 19th, 2010
7:57 am
Buzz29
August 18th, 2010
9:11 pm
“Maybe Heyward could catch a ride with Troy. Hell, I can strike out 3 times a game with the occasional fly out to the warning track”.
Typical techie, foot in mouth, head in butt.
Craig
August 19th, 2010
8:00 am
I hope Lee gives us that boost for consistency in hitting that we need going into the playoffs. Glaus is a class guy but, I am glad he will be sitting for a while. Getting him to start feeling better can only help us in the last 3 weeks of the season.
Blackberry Cobbler
August 19th, 2010
8:05 am
As bad as Glaus has been, Ankiel has been much worse. I would have more happy with keeping Glaus and getting a power bat in the outfield. Ankiel sux.
Barnacle Bill Bavasi
August 19th, 2010
8:18 am
I don’t get people who bash their team’s players, manager, etc. We’re in first place, but Glaus and Bobby Cox had nothing to do with it. Ankiel plays good D and has hit enough, but he’s bashed, too. Unless a guy is dogging it, I support my team and bash the other guy’s team. Like I said, I don’t get it. Some people like to feel like know-it-alls, I guess.
Idot
August 19th, 2010
8:20 am
Ankiel scored the winning run last night.
It is probably impossible for people, that do not have any class, to recognize it in others.
Navigator
August 19th, 2010
8:20 am
Glaus should consider retiring after this season, as his demeanor in the dugout is reflecting that he doesn’t want to be here. He’s slow, many times can’t handle the double play situations (started by him), and he’s out of shape (overweight). Maybe another team might help him, but who would want him now? Ankiel is gone after the season (or sooner), with the trade being a bad investment. I just hope they haven’t given away the farm to get all of the old veterans, and Lee may not be the player they need either, just hope he is. I think the infield gets better now than it’s been the whole season, and maybe for seasons to come. Now if Chipper would decide not to come back and rob the Braves for another $14M, maybe this is the beginning of 1991 all over again.
Tami
August 19th, 2010
8:21 am
I’d like to ask this question of the bloggers, and Jeff: Since the Braves will be in Chicago (probably tonight) for tomorrow’s game 1 of the weekend series and Derrek is not joining the team until the team arrives there, what happens with Derrek? I am assuming that he’s no longer a Cub as of yesterday’s announcement. So, does he just get the day off today?
GOBOSOX
August 19th, 2010
8:25 am
Ok….. Bravos fans this summer has been very fun!! But after this summer WATCH OUT!! There are so many free agents on this team that it is not funny!! As a Braves and Red Sox fan i am concerned that after this year the Braves are going to be a team that cuts pay roll down to $80 million!! Cox will be gone and they can put some no name in there and feel they are going to be doing Atl proud…
Craig
August 19th, 2010
8:38 am
Tami, Lee having another day off is a good thing. The guys back has been hurting and it gives him another day to get his “stuff” together involving his family. This is a pretty big move for this guy considering he has been with the Cubs for some time.
Alan
August 19th, 2010
8:50 am
Thanks Troy for another example of what the Atlanta Braves are all about, thanks for your efforts, thanks for starting the ball rolling and thanks for going with the program ao that you can come back and continue to make us even better.
ramblingman
August 19th, 2010
8:51 am
Tami – yes D Lee will get the day off, an extra day to rest his back.
GOBOSOX – what free agents are you referring to? I see some of the outfielders (Melky, Ankiel) and some in the bullpen (Wags if he indeed retires but replaced by Venters, Saito, Farnsworth), Glaus (replaced by Freeman), Hinske (possibly resigned or replaced), and two team options that will be definitely picked up – Infante and Gonzo. That’s not an extreme amount of FA’s.
meh
August 19th, 2010
8:55 am
if Glaus can get his knees feeling good he’ll be beast coming off the bench.
keith
August 19th, 2010
9:04 am
I like the trade, and I like Glaus coming off the bench….
There is NO WAY Glaus works out at the “hot corner.” Wren is delusional if he thinks that he can play 3rd after struggling at 1st at times. And I’m a Wren-supporter.
welikebaseball2
August 19th, 2010
9:11 am
Maybe I’m missing something, but I don’t think Glaus’ knees have anything to do with his failure to produce at the plate. His “knees” are the reason we had to make a move? Really? Wow. Way to sugarcoat it folks. Face it, knees aside, he was a hole in the lineup & we simply couldn’t go on with him as our starting first baseman.
Eraserhead
August 19th, 2010
9:12 am
Troy Glaus is a true professional!
Chip
August 19th, 2010
9:14 am
Braves choke,Braves choke,Braves choke. as usual
southga brave
August 19th, 2010
9:33 am
Hey Jedi….How many games has Wagner saved, 23? He has also won 7. That will make with a total of 30 with the 23 saves. 3 losses and 5 blown saves, so let me see 30 and 8 not bad I would say. Then I aqm sure you can name at least 10 with better numbers in the next 30 seconds right?
Pitching NOT the problem. No one is going to be perfect.
You are so negative….
If the Braves make the WS Troy hitting 6th as DH would be nice. I don’t see him ever in the line-up as the 3rd sacker. Why would you take Infante out of the line-up and Prado will NOT sit.
Infante-2b
Heyward-rf
Prado-3b
Lee-1b
McCann-c
Glaus/Conrad-dh
Gonzo-ss
Diaz/Hinski-lf
Ankiel/Melky-cf
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Barnacle Bill Bavasi
August 19th, 2010
9:42 am
Hey, welikebaseball2, let’s get a bunch of folks together and play a game of baseball. But, before the game, Joe will take a bat and bash you in the knees. Think that will affect how you hit, genius?
Paul Donovan
August 19th, 2010
9:55 am
Troy Glaus acts like a man. One can imagine how Jeff Francoeur would have acted if this had happened to him.
kerryb
August 19th, 2010
9:59 am
I’ve done my share of knocking Troy Glaus too, but you could tell his knees were giving up on him. Maybe he can get the rest he needs and be able to play third. If he could come back and hit like he did in May we will be the team to beat in the NL. I have a ton of respect for Troy Glaus.
JAWBONE
August 19th, 2010
10:01 am
Phillies attendance for the last two games (vs Giants)- 45,401 + 44,410= 89,811
Braves attendance for the last two games (vs Nationals)- 16,911 + 18,105= 35,016
Quality attendance there by a first place team during their hall of fame managers last season. Only 21 more regular season Braves home games in Bobby Cox’s career and the Braves can’t even fill %50 of their stadium. Better get your tickets to the last series of the season before all the Phillies fans buy them all up.
kerryb
August 19th, 2010
10:01 am
Isn’t it refreshing to see an unselfish player in this day and time?
PMC
August 19th, 2010
10:02 am
He’s been a heck of a bargain. It’s been great to have Troy here. I’ve been saying it for a month that he really just needs to rest the knee.
I think it would be crazy for them to think he could come play at 3rd really but if they could sub him at 3rd or 1st for a day or so and they could have another nice big stick off the bench.
He’s certainly given it everything he’s got. You have to respect that.
kerryb
August 19th, 2010
10:04 am
Jawbone, the bottomline is that we are still in first place. It’s during the week and kids are in school. I went to the game against the Dodgers on Saturday night and the place was packed. Apparently Philly fans don’t have jobs which mean they can’t afford to come to Atlanta and buy tickets. What a stupid post.
Mike Smith
August 19th, 2010
10:08 am
Glaus definitely deserves a tip of the hat at the least….maybe even some apologies. He was definitely the spark that got this thing going. He got hot when half the lineup looked asleep at the plate. Without his bat during May and June, the Braves probably enter the all-star break at least 6 games back. With the Phillies recent play, that means 11+ games back right now and no Lee trade (Phils have gained 4.5 games on the Braves since last week of July).
I would dog him for this cold streak he is on, but he isnt healthy. Everyone knows it, and opposing pitchers are taking advantage of it.
He has stood in there knowing he isnt healthy, and tried his best, taken everyone’s shot at him, and still said nothing negative.
Seeing his attitude after that Lee trade, you just have to realize that Glaus is a class act who just wants to get healthy and help the team.
brewhaha
August 19th, 2010
10:14 am
JS you have your good days and then you have a sucky day at writing just like Glaus when he was hitting and no one else was. Now because of his knees he’s not doing much batting or on defence but I like him because he is a gamer and we’ll need him down the stretch when Lees back goes out again
TommyJack
August 19th, 2010
10:27 am
WEB Dubois: Accept my sorrow that the 60’s have come and gone. Have you considered PETA, perhaps?
Scoots
August 19th, 2010
10:49 am
If Glaus comes back good and healthy, and able to play 3rd, Prado can move back to 2nd and Infante can play LF. And if the Braves happen to make the series, Glaus can DH.
Infante – LF
Heyward – RF
Prado – 2B
Lee – 1B
McCann – C
Glaus – 3B
Gonzalez – SS
Melky – CF
Pitcher
By the way, that’s a lineup with 7 current or past All-stars
DawginLex
August 19th, 2010
10:55 am
This is exactly why I have supported Glaus all year. This move is a move that makes the team better with a proven veteran. I don’t think glaus’s response would have been the same if Freeman took his spot.
NEW CARS
August 19th, 2010
11:08 am
Just another sign of what kind of team we have representing us. Everyone seems to be a standup guy who wants to send Bobby and Billy out with a bang. No guys running out of the lockerroom when things go bad, no one complaining about playing time. I really believe that this year has been one of Bobby’s best managing jobs, what will all the different moving parts that he’s had to work with. By the way, with Lee, Heyward, Hinske, Glaus, Ross, Hanson and the beast Farnsworth, I don’t think anyone would want to rumble with us. Kind of reminds me of the old Pittsburgh Lumber Company teams of the late 70’s. Except our team is a lot more patient
Doug
August 19th, 2010
11:16 am
Gluas should get his bonus incentives even if he doesn’t reach the 550 at bats. Without him we’d be chaseing the Phillys and could be closer to the Mets in the standings. The guy has driven in 70 runs, last I knew that was our rbi leader.
Glaus was a class act as a Angel ( my AL team I root for) and I figured we’d get the same team player he was with the Halo’s.
Actually he won’t be bad at third because his reflexes are still quick, his range will be the main issue but we still need his power.
Kyle
August 19th, 2010
11:20 am
Class act Glaus.
Derek Lee can help us. I don’t care the color of his skin.
And I would rather play the Twins than the Yanks. If this team is reminscent of 91 lets finish it that way.
Toots
August 19th, 2010
11:31 am
Without Troy Glaus in May & June, the Braves would not have been in first at this point in the season, so thank you Troy. That said, given that KK and now Glaus are shipped away to Gwinnett, I’m beginning to think that (for some players) the “G” in G-Braves stands for Gulag.
BravesFan
August 19th, 2010
11:37 am
Because of Glaus the Braves surged to first place in May and June and haven’t lost the lead since. His contribution during that 6 week period, when most others weren’t hitting, got the Braves to where they are now. His 15 Hr and 70 Rbi’s have contributed greatly. Although he has really slumped the past 7 weeks, I appreciate what he contributed when no one else, save Prado was doing anything.
BravesFan
August 19th, 2010
11:52 am
Jawbone,
What is going to be embarrassing for the Phillie fans is the payroll of the Phillies is $142M as opposed to the Braves $84.5 million. The attendance for Atlanta, 1.9 million so far, Philly, 2.6M. Also Philadelphia schools go back on Sept. 7th as opposed to most schools in the Atlanta area going back Aug. 2nd, 5th or 9th.
Philly is only drawing 700K more for their club while the city of Philadelphia has 1million more people. I would say not too bad.
Either way, we will gladly take the Eastern Division title over the attendance and your $142m payroll.
It must really bug the people in Philly to know their team just cannot catch the Braves, despite one of the best winning percentages in the last 4 weeks in recent years.
Rich Clary
August 19th, 2010
11:58 am
The folks bashing Troy have short memories. This season is a marathon, not a sprint. The sprint to the wire will begin in September. The hope here is that Troy will be able to be with the club and help in some way then. We also applaud Frank Wren for getting the best first sacker available and for carefully not burning bridges along the way. You never know when some of these guys might be needed again.
JewellNelson
August 19th, 2010
12:36 pm
Troy Glaus has nothing to complain about. He is making millions of dollars to play a kids game. The business of baseball is a business and thats what many players dont think about. Players get caught up and fooled that the clubs they play for will keep them forever. Then when they get blindsided by a trade or suddenly get released they start “bad mouthing” the club that sent them packing. Troy Glaus was simply a “bandaid” pickup until we got somebody who could help us. Thats where Derek Lee comes in. For the Braves to acquire Lee for virtually nothing reminds me of the Fred McGriff trade years ago that cemented the Braves Lone World Series Run in 1995. Without the McGriff trade the Braves would have continued to come up failures in the post-season. By having the crime dog around, Fred gave the Braves a championship pedigree (both McGriff AND the surgeon general (Greg “Mad Dog” Maddox). With those two future hall of famers you knew the Braves had something special and they were not going to be denied becoming World Champions which they did. Now it appears history is about to repeat itself because I think the Braves have the most entertaining and most exciting team in the majors (when they are healthy). With a healthy Troy Glaus, Chipper Jones, Martin Prado, Jayson Heyward, AND NOW Derek Lee, I dont think there is anybody in baseball who can stop the Atlanta Braves. Stay tuned, the playoffs are coming up in just a few short weeks. TROY GLAUS WAS A GOOD PICKUP FOR THE BRAVES, BUT HIS DAYS IN A BRAVES UNIFORM ARE NUMBERED AND HE WILL BE THROUGH IN ATLANTA VERY SOON.
SammySosha
August 19th, 2010
1:36 pm
I KNOW THAT MOST PEOPLE ARE ESTACTIC ABOUT THE DEREK LEE TRADE, THERE ARE SOME FOLKS OUT THERE LIKE MYSELF WHO FEEL THIS IS A DIRECT SLAP IN THE FACT TO TROY GLAUS. I MEAN, TROY HAS ALMOST SINGLEHANDEDLY GIVEN THE BRAVES RECOGNITION AGAIN HELPING HOIST THE BRAVES INTO FIRST PLACE WHERE THEY LIVED FOR 14 YEARS WHEN THEY WERE SPINNING OUT DIVISION TITLES AS THOUGH THEY WERE COMING OFF THE ASSEMBLY LINE. THATS THE THANKS THAT TROY GETS FOR HELPING THE BRAVES BECOME RELEVANT AGAIN, THE BRAVES HAVE BACKSLAPPED TROY BY GOING OUT AND GETTING DEREK LEE. THIS MOVE SIGNALS THE END FOR TOY GLASS AND IT ALMOST IS A CERTAINTY THAT THE GUY (SANTA CLAUS) WONT BE BACK NEXT SEASON TO PERFORM HIS MAGIC ON THE BRAVES. THE BRAVES HAVE BEEN GREAT EVER SINCE GLAUS ARRIVED AND I’M AFRAID THAT AS SOON AS WE GET RID OF GLAUS, THEN THE BRAVES WILL GO BACK TO BECOMING A LAST PLACE CLUB. I TELLYOU THE BRAVES ARE UNGRATEFUL FOR GLAUS AND HAVE SHOWED GLAUS AN INCREDIBLE AMOUNT OF DISRESPECT. PICKING UP DEREK LEE JUST ABOUT SIGNALS THE END FOR GLAUS AND NOW IT IS THE ONE MOVE THAT PUTS THE NAIL IN THE COFFIN FOR GLAUS.
It's a chopper to Chipper.
August 19th, 2010
2:47 pm
Troy,go get a cotizone shot in your knee,kick back in the recliner, put some ice packs on the knees and rest. Then go to Gwinnett and practice taking some grounders. You’re one of the players that got the Braves where they are now and you deserve a big pat on the back. Hope you come back strong and the Braves win it all! Good luck to you.
droopydawg
August 19th, 2010
4:39 pm
I’m impressed with Glaus, and without his red-hot bat in May and early June, we’d be in 4th place in the division. When Chipper, B-Mac, and Heyward were all scuffling, Glaus and Prado led the team. If we do make the playoffs or the WS this season, Glaus will be a huge reason why, regardless whether he has anymore “signifcant at-bats.”
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I bash u Web
August 20th, 2010
7:21 am
Hey sir just cause u think u can bring Politics here is not a sports area But since u brought up the worst moron as President since Jimmy Carter. Glaus show more class then chipper will in his base ball days.Also i really gettin tired of Tom Glavine in booth Talkin how dam great he was if he was so dam great why he get 300 win as a Met as Maddox did one is Maddox is loved he not brag on how best he is (like glavine do eveytime on sportsouth are peachtreetv channel 17 in area n cable outlets n sat.tv people. If Tom was so dan perfect as him where was he when fla scored 10 runs on him in Game 162 n he help choke them out of wildcard n east title….Come ask Glavine n his comment be Oh i um gee No comment please
Spud Webb
August 20th, 2010
7:35 am
Good blog. Glaus has always been a professional, class act. The booing he got in April, the cheers he got in may and june, again the booing the last two months, he never swayed one way or the other. Fact is the braves are in 1st place because of Glaus. He flat out carried this team for a month and a 1/2. The guy goes out everyday with a bum knee and is struggling, but DOESNT complain a bit. If you’ve been to a game or watch the braves, you can see he’s got ZERO mobility at this point. I’m not sure how he’s gonna play 3rd at this point. He needs knee surgery. But again, he doesn’t complain, get’s to work. I wish guys like Farve or any other high profile sissy would be more like this. Get to work, play hard, don’t complain, give all you’ve got and be part of the team. It’s been a pleasure to watch Glaus this season and I hope that he re-signs with this team next season. Good job Troy.
Spud Webb
August 20th, 2010
7:39 am
JewelNelson…D.Lee is NOTHING like the McGriff trade. McGriff was in his prime…D.Lee isn’t. McGriff was healthy…D.Lee isn’t. Troy Glaus had no illusions that he’d be in atlanta forever, hence the 1 year deal.
JewellNelson
August 20th, 2010
11:14 am
Spud Webb: Go back to winning slam dunk contests. You are way off base on this one. Derek Lee is exactly like Fred McGriff because Lee is still in his prime and having Lee in the lineup gives the Braves lineup just as much PUNCH in it as the Phillies lineup. The Braves can match the Phillies lineup blow for blow and the Braves have the overall BETTER STARTING PITCHING and BETTER RELIEF PITCHING. I would say that right now the Braves are the odds on favorites to win the world series. I see absolutely no one challenging the Braves at all.
chief pitchanono
August 20th, 2010
11:26 am
I agree, the way Glaus handled this was professional and really shows what kind of person he is. I have been pulling for him all year. Its true his future is anything but certain for the rest of this year. I agree that it is very doubtful that he will become the Braves everyday third baseman, but its great that they are at least open to the idea. They will know if its possible after a few days in Gwinnett. At a very minimum I think with rested legs he could be another weapon off the bench and a good back up for Derek Lee, which will be needed.
Vol_In_Ohio
August 20th, 2010
12:55 pm
Thanks for the article, Schultzie! One of those times I hope the players read the blogs. Most everyone has appreciated his contribution, and in an ideal case, he gets some post-season hits as a pinch-hitter and DH. We’ll see.
Largo
August 20th, 2010
4:16 pm
Hey there Schultzie. Just wanted to see what you think of the trade for Ankeil and Farnsworthless now. Great huh? Tell me again HOW great.
Largo
August 20th, 2010
5:17 pm
Whoa up! Guess I better keep my mouth shut. Ankeil just won the Friday game with a ninth inning triple. YES!
chris
August 20th, 2010
9:57 pm
Great move all the way around…I just think Glaus brings even more fire to this lineup knees or no knees. He’s a class act and my respect for him just increased even more by the way he handled this. Baseball is a brutal game on veterans at times with physical issues and this season other than May has shown that on Glaus. I still believe in him, and believe he will be a vital part of this team’s unprecendented run to September and beyond. We have a real chance this year; The Phillies had their run and still couldn’t catch us. We just got to stay in first till we get them on schdule again and put them away for the season; Lee is going to be a force to be reckoned with. I hope we can sign him for a season or two more
Wreckmaniac
August 21st, 2010
10:47 pm
Glaus is to be credited. He was the league’s player of the month in May and has been an impressive
fielder at first. At least we didn’t get stupid and trade for Adam Dunn.
The Phils were wallopped tonight. No team is going to beat Halladay but when he’s not pitching the Phils starters are all soft. That includes Hamels , Oswalt, Kendrick, Blanton, etc. All soft.
scottc
August 22nd, 2010
8:48 am
Troy Glaus with two healthy knees could be REALLY dangerous off the bench in October. I hope he is healthy by then. I know he didnt want the DL placement, and he is probably delusional to think that he can go to third next year even in a platoon situation, since his body could not hold up for half a season at 1st this year (granted he was penciled into the lineup almost every damn day for 3 months, it seems) but I am pulling hard for the guy. Ahealthy Glaus is an all-star, and an injured Glaus is a non-complaining good guy who is NO drama queen. Get well, Troy, we are pulling for you.
ICEMANcometh10
August 23rd, 2010
9:23 am
Troy is very professional. His play wasn’t at times……………………..
JewellNelson
August 23rd, 2010
10:52 am
There are a few dummies out there who think the race between the Phils and Braves is over. Let me remind you that the Braves are only 2.5 games ahead of the Phillies.That is not a 12.5 lead or a 22.5 lead. That lead or deficit by the Phils can be made up in just a few days. What is the magic number for the Braves clinching the division. I would be more concerned with that number than the fact that the Braves are just clinging and hanging onto the division lead by a thread. There should be cause for concern about the Braves. Should the Braves falter or misstep just bareley, the Phillies will overtake them. The lead is a slim lead but the Braves are still in the commanding position. I will feel more comfortable about the Braves lead when they expand the lead to AT LEAST 8 GAMES, WITH 5 GAMES REMAINING. Then I will breathe a sigh of relief. Braves fans should also be more concerned with will the Braves do in the post season. Remember during the Braves run of 14 consecutive division titles there was one successful season that culminated in a world series championship. The other 13 division titles were a failure because the Braves didnt have anything to show for those years but emptiness and ultimately showing that they were losers.
Reggie
August 23rd, 2010
11:15 am
Ok why does Troy need to be credited? Was he suppose to beat Bobby Cox up?Maybe ddt Frank Wren on a steel chair? Its a business people and it happens everyday, when players don’t produce its up to management to find a better option. Troy was hot for a little more than a month and that would be great if the season was 6 weeks long but its not. Its a what have you done for me lately game and the answer to that is nothing. He deserves nothing now shut up and learn how to stop hitting into double plays Troy.
Sportkid
August 23rd, 2010
1:14 pm
Time to make a move for Melky Cabrerra NOW….so overrated!
three straight strikes as a PH Sat vs. Cubs late in the 8th. any kind of baserunner and braves would have swept that series w/ Conrads 3 RBI’s following…time for melky to hit the farm!
Get real
August 23rd, 2010
1:17 pm
He thinks he is going to come back and play 3rd??????? BWAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! The guy can barely walk, can’t hit himself out of a jv game, and it’s occupied by a supposed NL MVP candidate!!!!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! HE’S DONE!!! Him and Brooks Conrad are now in the same role. Give somebody a rest every once in a while and get a pinch hit now and again!!
BravesForever
August 24th, 2010
10:39 am
Troy, thank you for what you have done for our team. You definitely are a “class act” and I’m looking forward to your comeback in September. Your bat can put us over the top. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
JanusLowery
August 24th, 2010
1:27 pm
ALL I CAN SAY ABOUT TROY GLAUS IS, IS THAT IF THERE IS A BRAVES MVP THIS YEAR, IT IS TROY GLAUS. IF THERE IS ONE SINGLE PLAYER RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BRAVES STILL BEING IN FIRST PLACE, IT IS TROY GLAUS. IF THERE IS SOMEONE OUT THERE WHO BECAUSE OF HIS PLAY HAS HELPED THE BRAVES GET INTO 1ST PLACE AND STAY THERE, ITS TROY GLAUS. GLAUS EASILY HAS BEEN THE BRAVES MVP OF THE SEASON SO FAR. NOT HUDSON, NOT HEYWARD. GLAUS HAS BEEN THE GUY WHO HAS GIVEN THE BRAVES THIS CHAMPION MENTALITY. GLAUS SHOULD BE REWARDED WITH A 10-YEAR CONTRACT.
CindaFella
August 25th, 2010
10:44 am
The Braves should be careful not to gloss over the fact that Glaus is their M-V-P!!! Without Glaus the Braves would be where the Mets are: 10 games out. With Glaus, the SKY IS THE LIMIT for the Braves THIS YEAR and there is a great chance the Braves will give Bobby Cox an explosive sendoff by winning a world title, so that Bobby will go out into retirement with a BANG!!!!
JackieRobinson
August 25th, 2010
10:52 am
Its time to give Glaus a raise! Think of this folks. The Braves magical season thus far WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE had it not been for Troy Glaus. Troy is the guy who is responsible for the Braves enjoying their renaissance season of greatness. All Hail to Troy Glaus!!!! In fact I’ll go on record right now and say, as soon as Bobby retires at the end of this season, the Braves should promote Troy Glaus to PLAYER-MANAGER IMMEDIATELY!!! Now thats an idea that no one but myself (baseball expert) would come up with.
KyleRichards
August 25th, 2010
3:06 pm
JackieRobinson: I agree with you. First of all thanks for breaking the color barrier. TROY GLAUS, as of now, has literally single-handedly SAVED THE BRAVES SEASON. Looking through rose-colored glasses, without Glauses contributions the Braves would be in DEAD LAST PLACE instead of first place beating the crap out of the Phillies. Its been an incredible train ride this season and when the Braves win the world series, it should send off Bobby Cox royally on a cloud of glory.
Roy Updke
August 26th, 2010
1:51 pm
If the Braves were in two leagues. One with compitition based on character and one based on winning MLB baseball competition, they would be in good shape because they would have an excellent chance to win the character compitition year after year. However, as much as we, the fans appreciate their character, we would appreciate more if management would be as “financially” concerned wth that compitition! How does 96 million compete with 230 million?
PeterRichards
August 26th, 2010
5:27 pm
I’m answering the BLOG of the person who said, “Why should Glaus be credited? Because before Troy Glaus came along and provided his all-star play, the Braves have missed the playoffs for about six or seven straight seasons. The Braves were completely OFF THE RADAR with respect to serious competing relative to the playoffs. Sure the Braves gave Colorado a run last year, but the Braves came up short and kept watching others teams make the playoffs. Troy Glauss comes along, Jason Heyward gets promoted to the big team, Bobby Cox shuffles the lineup carefully and all of a sudden THE BRAVES HAVE THE BEST TEAM IN BOTH LEAGUES. Its so exciting I cant stand it and I know that its just one season, but I think Bobby Cox is about to be on the winning side (finally) of managing a world series victorious team. No one deserves it more than Bobby because although Bobby has been in baseball for over 50 years, his resume is almost empty with respect to world series wins (ONE). We would like to get him at least one more so he can ride off into the baseball diamond in the sky when he retires.
Don
August 27th, 2010
10:06 am
Where Oh Where is Freeman. He looks far better at the plate than either Glaus or Lee and is hitting about .320. He should have been brough up weeks and weeks and weeks ago when Glaus failed to produce. Granted, we do not know if he would have continued to hit anything like he is at AAA; but why in the world did they not give him a chance and fince out? If they had, we might now have a significant lead in the Division. Aftr all, we have been playing for weeks and weeks and weeks with an absolute hole in the 4th or 5th spot in the batting order.
Sadly, even if they bring Freeman up in September, Bobby Cox will probably not play him instead of Lee – even if Lee is still not producing.
Don
August 27th, 2010
10:07 am
The big question is – Which will prove to be worse – The Phillies – Or Bobby Cox’s managing?
Reggie
August 28th, 2010
6:20 am
Are you serious? Bobby’s managing by far
Reggie
August 28th, 2010
6:25 am
“We would like to get him at least one more so he can ride off into the baseball diamond in the sky when he retires.”@PeterRichards shut up, you sound like the grand marshall in the ” Gay Pride” parade. Its so exciting you cant stand it? Heres a ideal…get out your moms basement and try dating a woman that you dont blow air into you loser.
henry
August 28th, 2010
8:45 am
Sure miss Glaus , hope we are still close when he comes back and Braves brass has sense to let Cox play him .
PeterRichards
August 28th, 2010
4:49 pm
Reggie: I’m glad you liked my BLOG. I think I’ll write another one. You think I overdramatized Cox, well its not me who the loser is. Cox right now is clueless about getting his Braves to win games. Look at the last homestand. The Braves lost a series sweep to the Rockies and GAINED a 1/2 game to the Phillies while the Phillies were losing 4 straight to the Houston Astros. I know that Bobby Cox has nothing to do with that, but I think the Derek Lee trade has DISRUPTED the wonderful chemistry that the Braves had before Lee came along. I have nothing against Lee, but the Braves after the all-star break had probably the best record in baseball and had been sizzling in August going into September before Lee comes along. Lee is penciled in the lineup and all of a sudden the Braves revert to their horrible April when they couldnt win a ballgame if the game was handed to them on a silver platter. Most fans right now are just hurting real bad because they thought with the Phillies losing four to the Astros would allow the Braves to pad their lead up to six games, which they could have done. Instead now you will have a dogfight with the Braves barely hanging onto the division lead and the Phillies are charging coming down the stretch like a runaway freight train. I sure dont want to see the Braves ruin their wonderful season. I am stunned that the Braves are losing right now, but all I can hope for is that the Braves soon pull out of their losing streak and start winning big and reaping the rewards for signing Derek Lee. I hope that Lee doesnt turn out to be another bust as many of the Braves past trades were, although with Lee the Braves gave up almost nothing to get him but a couple of incidential prospects. I hope Derek Lee turns out to be a difference maker but so far Lee has come in and DISRUPTED THE CHEMISTRY on a championship ballclub. You may agree or disagree but I dont care.