"We'll see how [Garret Anderson is] coming along," [Bobby Cox] said. "We hate to put him on the...

"We'll see how [Garret Anderson is] coming along," [Bobby Cox] said. "We hate to put him on the disabled list, because he could be such a force in our lineup. He really can hit [and is a] good-looking hitter."

Bobby Cox discussing the possibility of Garret Anderson going on the DL
OK, really? "Such a force in our lineup?" More of a farce in our lineup. Best to put him on the DL then send him on an extended rehab assignment, meanwhile letting Matt Diaz and Brandon Jones prove their worth.

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...or Brian Barton.

Oh, Bobby.

by sdp on Apr 21, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions

I hate to have to defend Anderson over and over again

Because I didn’t really support the signing. But the guy has been a decent hitter as recent as last year. If a guy is hitting .293 with some pop and he’s down in the lineup, I don’t see the problem. But you’re right, DL him if he’s hurt.

But so it goes. Obviously, OBP is the only thing important to performing on the baseball diamond.

by Weldon on Apr 21, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions

Dude…if he’s healthy and hitting lower in the lineup I think you’d find most people would be fine with him in LF. But he’s neither, and that’s a major problem.

Braves 2009 offense: in play, out(s)
Braves 2009 bullpen: in play, run(s)

by Smoltz's Beard on Apr 21, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions