OF Brian Barton acquired for Boyer
by TradeAndruw on Apr 20, 2009 4:50 PM EDT
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Hat tip to MLBTR. No fanposts for this yet? I googled him and couldn't find much. Would appreciate any info.
Here's the best article I was able to find, he seems like a very disciplined hitter with a high OBP and some power.
http://futureredbirds.com/2008/02/03/prospect-profile-brian-barton/
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Was just about to post this myself. According to AJC.com:
Braves trade Boyer
The Braves say they’ve sent pitcher to St. Louis in exchange for outfielder Barton. MORE TO COME
by KoKo the Monkey (T-Bone) on Apr 20, 2009 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wikipedia article picture: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Barton
Kind of looks like the lovechild of Lil Jon and Otis Nixon
by KoKo the Monkey (T-Bone) on Apr 20, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Enjoy Barton
He’s pretty fun to watch play and a rather fascinating guy. Plus he’s a deadringer for Crabman on My Name is Earl.
He shall be missed.
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by Alxfritz on Apr 20, 2009 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He seems like one of those “good character” guys the Braves love.
by TradeAndruw on Apr 20, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t say that I’m less than disappointed that the Braves were able to get an actual player for Boyer, Boyer could very well find his arm again in St. Louis. Still plenty of time for him to prove his worth to LaRussa, get called up, and throw a perfect inning against the Braves in September or something.
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by royhobbs on Apr 20, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LMAO
I would end my life if that EVER happened. And you can quote me on that.
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Apr 20, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boyer's got the talent.
We just haven’t the slightest clue how to use him.
And Blaine was the victim of Bobby’s Bullpen Dice last year.
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by timmy3 on Apr 20, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t see how him throwing flat fastballs is a sign of not knowing how to use him.
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by cbwilk on Apr 20, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brian Barton. 27 years old. Made ML debut last season for the Cardinals, going .268/.354/.392 in 153 AB. 11% BB rate, 25% K rate. Hits the ball on the ground a lot. Solid defensively.
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by bigjoe on Apr 20, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
11% BB rate
/raiseseyebrow
Braves 2009 offense: in play, out(s)
Braves 2009 bullpen: in play, run(s)
by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I look forward to seeing Kofi Kingston Brian Barton on the Braves.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
by royhobbs on Apr 20, 2009 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like pretty good value for Boyer. Still, do we need another LF?
by KoKo the Monkey (T-Bone) on Apr 20, 2009 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The fact that we got a living body for Boyer makes me giggle with joy.
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by beeniez on Apr 20, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1 for filler
Braves 2009 offense: in play, out(s)
Braves 2009 bullpen: in play, run(s)
by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One step closer to straight up to saying “MVANDONSEL SUX”
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by royhobbs on Apr 20, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by mvandonsel on Apr 20, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figured that would be coming one day, it is just a matter of time I guess.
People will come Ray. The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by mvandonsel on Apr 20, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schafer is batting .333 against lefties.
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by beeniez on Apr 20, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
Braves 2009 offense: in play, out(s)
Braves 2009 bullpen: in play, run(s)
by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 20, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Touche.
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by beeniez on Apr 20, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schafer's talented enough that even Bobby knows not to platoon him.
You can’t teach him to hit lefties; unless he actually plays against them.
Besides, who’re you going to let go? Norton?
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by timmy3 on Apr 20, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
…in 23 plate appearances. His track record suggests he will struggle vs LHP.
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by jeg on Apr 20, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe he can play all 3 OF positions which than he could be a canidate for a CF platoon when Schafer is going through these Ks spells
by Hanson-Ace on Apr 20, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He has the range to play any
but his arm is LF only.
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by Alxfritz on Apr 20, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heya folks
over from Viva El Birdos.
Think you got a good player here – he’s been a popular cardinal but the organisation never seemed to know how to use him – he was never a favourite, probably due to a lack of power.
He has a lot of speed and is a good contact hitter, but, at 27 probably isn’t going to develop much power. He’s more an occasional doubles guy than a HR threat. He’s got a good eye despite striking out a fair bit, and with his speed and OBP would be a workable lead-off guy. He’s an above-average fielder (speed again) in LF, but sometimes takes slightly goofy routes to balls and has a noodle arm (although apparently UZR rates his arm above average – it’s quite weak). Also apparently a genuinely nice guy and someone a bit out of the ordinary in baseball circles – i.e. he’s pretty intelligent. My concern with him would be that, as he gets more exposure at MLB level, pitchers will attack him in the zone more (good eye but limited power) so that’s something he’ll have to adjust for.
He’s probably an average MLB LF or 4th OF right now.
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on Apr 21, 2009 7:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PS
feel free to drop by my entirely ignorant and long-winded look at Boyer http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2009/4/21/846999/a-quick-look-at-blaine-boyer-our
any thoughts about him?
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on Apr 21, 2009 7:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If not for the probationary period
I’d have posted there, but here’s my two cents: You’re right to think that the Braves did get the better end of this deal, because most of us Braves fans were exasperated with Boyer’s chances to prove himself and consistently coming up short. Barton provides the the Braves with a potential platoon partner for Jordan Schafer if he shows any faltering, and his K numbers continue to grow, and hey, another OF option isn’t going to kill the team, and could potentially be a trade chip in the future, who knows.
Aside from all the numbers you put down, this is my personal opinions, but I think Blaine Boyer’s biggest problem is in his head. He’s got no mental toughness, whatsoever. Put Boyer in a game where the Cards are down by at least 4 runs, and he’ll carve batters up. Put him in any scenario where a comeback is possible or a hold of 6-runs or more needs to be preserved, and he’ll give Cards fans heartburn. His stuff is good when he actually trusts it, and it’s treat to see him set up a batter with 96mph fastballs and finish them off with a lollipop curve at 76mph. The so-called slider isn’t there yet, as he’s been working on it since late last season, and I had yet to actually see him use it in an actual game scenario.
No doubt, the potential is there. But the Braves have yet to figure out how to tap into it, and have run out of time to keep giving him chances to. I always wanted to see him emerge into this poised set-up guy, and do wish him the best, and I hope that can find some answers to his problems in St. Louis.
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by royhobbs on Apr 21, 2009 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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