Different Idea for LF in '09

by Wish we had David Price on Nov 13, 2008 6:59 PM EST

Why not move KJ back to LF (assuming he is not traded) so the front office can get Prado the AB's they desperately want to give him (I'm personally not a fan of a Prado as an everyday player) without having to trade KJ to do it. I'm not in love with any of the free agent's or the contracts they seek (Dunn, Burrell, Bradley, etc...) and while I am open to a trade for an OF I have not heard any names that pique my interest. I personally would like to see them make a move for Hermida as I would imagine he has to be arbitration eligible soon and Florida is shedding salary quickly.

Starters would be:

LF-Johnson; CF- Schafer; RF-Francouer

1B-Kotchman; 2B-Prado; 3B-Chipper; C-McCann; SS-Escobar (if traded Lillibridge or FA i.e Furcal/Cabrera/Izturis)

SP if Peavy Trade:

Peavy / Burnett / Jurrjens / Campillo / Hanson

SP if no Peavy Trade:

Burnett / Jurrjens / Campillo / Morton / Hanson

*I'm assuming a signing of AJ Burnett in the scenario's above

I'm not interested in Garland, Lowe, or Dempster for multiple years at big money

I think its a nice mix of youth and veterans in the lineup who can be decent to good while we let guys refine their skills (Schafer, Johnson, Frenchy, McCann) and wait for reinforcements in a couple of years (Heyward, Freeman, Flowers, Hicks, Campbell)

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Johnson turns into a throughly average or worse left fielder by moving. That’s not really the best idea out there. Might as well run out Gregor Blanco and watch him play plus defense and get on-base and keep Johnson at 2B where he’s an asset.

by 17843 on Nov 13, 2008 7:15 PM EST reply actions

That and the fact we need a right handed batter to combat all the lefty pitchers in our division. Prado is not that guy!

by scstrato on Nov 13, 2008 7:42 PM EST up reply actions

that and the one season he played LF he had to have TJ surgery the next year

by jack dein on Nov 13, 2008 7:16 PM EST reply actions

and who picks up the power we desperately need?

by SayHeyWerd on Nov 13, 2008 7:23 PM EST reply actions

Who picks up the power?

FRENCHY!!! That’s who.

by Bobby Cocks on Nov 13, 2008 7:55 PM EST up reply actions

Groan

Is it too much to hope that Frenchy will turn it around?

by Sparhawk on Nov 13, 2008 9:46 PM EST up reply actions

The only reason this is funny is because of how incredibly angry it makes me…

I guess I should be one to talk.
There's nights that I can't even walk.
There's days I couldn't give a fuck.
And in between is where I'm stuck.

by Smoltz's Beard on Nov 14, 2008 9:34 AM EST up reply actions

Different Mind Set!

I would like a power hitting LF. Kelly is going to be a great baseball player and he is going to be one at 2B. No need to move him again, he’s getting confortable at his position(Yes, I know he drop the potential game ending flyout vs Phillies) but with patience he might one day win a gold glove.

LF in mind:
Maggalio Ordonez, yes, old but he can still hit
Carlos Lee, 32, yes my favorite of all, I would die if we were to able get this guy. Fits what we are looking for.Plays LF, is a right handed batter, yes he was hurt but that was his finger, not leg or arm. He still manage to drive in 100 and hit 28hr in 115 games

by AlRoBraves95 on Nov 14, 2008 12:15 AM EST reply actions

Not enough HR's

Offensively, Kelly is an above avg 2B and a below avg LF. In an ideal market we should be able to trade an above avg 2B for an above avg LF.

why not do it?

by WhyBraves on Nov 14, 2008 2:11 AM EST reply actions

PS, Magglio would be the ideal trade.

by WhyBraves on Nov 14, 2008 2:13 AM EST up reply actions

Why is everyone so bent on Schafer starting as the centerfielder? It’s not gonna happen. Even if he hits .400 in spring training, Gregor Blanco and Josh Anderson are going to have to die for him to make the team. The kid is 22 and he still has some developing to do. When he’s ready, he’ll be there, and I for one think he’ll be there for a long time, but it won’t be to start 2009.

by cbwilk on Nov 14, 2008 3:21 AM EST reply actions

couldnt agree more

"We win today, that's two in a row... if we win tomorrow, that's called a winning streak. It has happened before..."

by Swo12bv on Nov 14, 2008 11:44 AM EST up reply actions

I’m not sure KJ’s arm can make the throws from the outfield anymore. He was moved to the infield because of elbow surgery, and I don’t know that he ever regained the full strength he had before the surgery, or how the wear and tear of a full season in the OF would affect him.

by Rhyno18 on Nov 14, 2008 7:47 AM EST reply actions