Schafer down, Blanco up
Jordan Schafer has been sent down to Gwinnett, and Gregor Blanco has been called up. Blanco is in the lineup tonight. Expect a drastically reworked lineup...hopefully
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Wow
It was a much-needed move, but man, kinda took me by surprise…maybe we are trying to kill two birds with one stone here: get Logan some much needed confidence and fine tune his plate approach while also showcasing Greg White for other teams to see…
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 2, 2009 4:06 PM EDT reply actions
+1
I was really fine either way, but hopefully something clicks for Schafer in AAA and he can make an adjustment.
Thats the important part
how does he respond to it…Hopefully, he is mature enough to not take this as a knock against him, but rather a knock against whoever made the decision to call him up to begin the season.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 2, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
when you're hitting .200 in your rookie season
I’m not sure even Frenchy would have taken it as a knock against him had he been in that scenario.
with that ego, who knows!?
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 2, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
That's not really fair, either...
He won the job in ST. If Blanco or Anderson had clearly outplayed him, I’m sure they would have been glad to let the kid get some more seasoning.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 2, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
did Blanco even participate in ST? I know Gorky’s didnt.
Saying he “won” that job is like taking first place in the special olympics. He was competing against Josh Anderson.
This is like the same situation as Medlen/Vasquez/Hanson. We think Hanson is ready just like we thought Schafer was ready. We traded Anderson and now it is biting us in the butt. Why? Because we banked on potential instead of wating until we knew for sure what we had.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 2, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
He got into 11 games...
And managed a whopping .174 BA. Sorry, but I don’t think that merited a 25-man spot. Anderson was showing no patience whatsoever, and since we’d have used him as a leadoff man, that also would have been a bad thing.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 2, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
How can you EVER "know what you have..."
If, as you suggest, young players should never be brought up from the minors because there’s someone “established” in their position in the bigs?
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 2, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes
that is what I have been arguing.
/sarcasm
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 3, 2009 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions
i understand your point but what your missing is that Hanson was in ST pitching like the rest of the rotation if not better.
by drumzalicious on Jun 3, 2009 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
I am not missing that
I watched him with great enthusiasm as he struck out other AAA players who were in ST while the rest of the baseball world was in the WBC. I watched EO’F pitch like crap in spring training only to subsequently watch him become one of our best pitchers out of the pen.
I watched Jordan Schafer (wow…been a long time since I used that first name…) tear it up in Spring Training with a great avg, obp and stolen bases. I watched Chipper suck in spring training.
I am well aware of how these guys pitched/played in spring training. That has nothing to do with how they will perform during the regular season at the MLB level.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 3, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm, what number will Blanco wear? He had been wearing 18 since the Langerhans trade, but FUGA has his grubby paws on that awesomeness now.
Logan Schafer for 2009 ROY!!! Go Wolverine!!! SNKT!
Call the Braves office and demand Anderson be stripped of #18. He doesn't deserve that hallowed number!
Spent 20 seconds looking, and it appears he will wear #1 this season.
Logan Schafer for 2009 ROY!!! Go Wolverine!!! SNKT!
Call the Braves office and demand Anderson be stripped of #18. He doesn't deserve that hallowed number!
Yeah, he wore it in the spring and wore it in Gwinnett, since Lillibridge is no longer with the team
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
About effing time. I hope Cox doesn’t lead off with Blanco though. Hopefully this signals more personnel changes to come in the OF.
If Dunn walks 30 fewer times, he'll drive in 15 more runs. This is thanks to the scientifically proven formula: RBI = (this is nonsense) (I made it all up).
Here's a stat: Wins as manager: Dusty Baker, 1,162; Bill James, 0.
Ha
I was just thinking about how so many people honestly thought Schafer was ready to come in June 1st of last season to take over for Mark Kotsay.
No wonder nobody likes you, Tuttle... everything's a (Pujols) damn debate.
LINEUPBATION
Blanco, CF
Escobar, SS
Jones, 3B
McCann, C
Anderson, LF
Johnson, 2B
Kotchman, 1B
Francoeur, RF
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
posted on ajc...
Johnson 2B
Escobar SS
Jones SS
McCann C
Anderson LF
Prado 1B
Francoeur RF
Blanco CF
Kawakami P
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
ugh
I liked bigjoe’s better
Logan Schafer for 2009 ROY!!! Go Wolverine!!! SNKT!
Call the Braves office and demand Anderson be stripped of #18. He doesn't deserve that hallowed number!
FAILcoeur shouldn’t be in the line-up, but if he’s in there he should be batting 9th. Also, I like Kelly in the 6 hole, so throw Blanco in at the top and see if he can do it.
Logan Schafer for 2009 ROY!!! Go Wolverine!!! SNKT!
Call the Braves office and demand Anderson be stripped of #18. He doesn't deserve that hallowed number!
Thats stupid. But I don’t like looking at an “official” lineup that comes out 2 and a half hours before the game starts.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
Oh, ok...
Well then, I was just kidding. April Fools!
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
Why are we starting Prado against Wells?
If we’re just giving Kotchman a day off, I’d rather give Norton the start so he can get a few PA to work on his swing.
Like someone mentioned below, Kotchman might still be out because of that HBP on Sunday
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
In an article in the AJC Sunday night....
….Bobby said Kotchman could miss a few games. But the article also said Chipper could go on the DL, so who knows?
In the pregame show...
Bobby said he was still on crutches after he got home yesterday.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 2, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
He damn near got his tibia broken in the last game?
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 2, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Why Kotch so low? I thought you liked him in the 2-hole?
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 2, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
The only possible change would be swapping him & Johnson. I don’t like Escobar leading off
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
I also am wondering if this would have even happened today if Blanco hadn’t started up this hot streak of his over the last week or two
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?"
President, CEO, and chairman of the Brandon Jones fan club. PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK! PLEASE COME BACK!
I doubt it...
He was hitting almost as terribly as Schafer.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 2, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
And his defense isn't close.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 2, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
The fact is
Shafer was killing the team. Far too many holes in the lineup to carry him. I think Bobby would have kept him playing if everyone else carried their weight.Blanco will be a a decent contributor I think. Didn’t he have a great preseason in the World Series thingy? I can remember someone singing his praises.
Yes
he did really well in the WBC.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 2, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Just wanted to remind everyone that Schafer's OBP is still 42 points higher than Jeff's...
I have no idea what I’m getting at here… just something I noticed…
Q: If on-base pct is so important then why don't they put it on the scoreboard? -Failcoeur
A: Because the Braves don't want to show their fans how bad you suck.
That more changes should be in order =^)
by drumzalicious on Jun 2, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
It would be a shame if we put a damper on anyone’s relationship though. I think the risk of dampering should prevent that from happening…
I mean after all, how many other players can GIDP more than they walk?
Q: If on-base pct is so important then why don't they put it on the scoreboard? -Failcoeur
A: Because the Braves don't want to show their fans how bad you suck.
Well you know . . . one step at a time. . . .
by drumzalicious on Jun 2, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Blanco can be serviciable enough. He can get on base and Schafer needed time in AAA to mature. Now if they get rid of Francouer and platoon Brandon Jones with Matt Diaz, it would be another step forward. And when Infante recovers, they can bench Anderson and start Infante.
by Alvaro Andres Pizza Varela on Jun 2, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions
In his defense
Anderson has been one of our better hitters over the past few games.
"Actually, Justin was right."
by bigjoe on May 15, 2009 9:04 AM PDT
by justincredubil02 on Jun 3, 2009 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Go Blanco!!!
8 P
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Jun 2, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions
Now I don't have to roll my eyes every time Schafer comes up to bat
Yeah, I like the kid, but he needs to work on that swing. Seriously.
way underrated cat. don’t care what any of the online gurus say. Blanco is the man.
"The future is no place to place your better days." - Dave Matthews ~ RIP Roi
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Jun 2, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions
Was fun watching the kid play, but hopefully he can go down there and get things worked out.
I don’t think this will hurt his confidence, because from what I have heard of Schafer, he is a good character guy, hard working, etc. Sounds like he is mature enough to understand that he’s not helping the team and now he has an opportunity to improve his game without hurting the big league team and tear it up in the bigs later this year or next year. Frankly, the only players who I think may have their confidence hurt by demotion are Francoeur-types, where their own numbers come before the team’s win total.
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