2010 Braves Player Previews
by gondeee on Jan 27, 2010 9:00 AM EST
in Community Projections
Email
PrintLike I did last year, this year I thought I'd give the Talking Chop readers an opportunity to once again help me with the write-ups for each 2010 Braves' player preview. As much as I know you'd love to hear my blathering about each and every Brave, I rather bring in a diverse assessment of the players for the front page story. This is a chance for everyone in the community to chip in and have a chance to be featured on the front page of the blog.
If you are interested in doing a preview write-up for a particular player or players, then go to the bottom of the site and click on the little envelope next to my name, and send me an email with the subject line "Player Preview." In the e-mail, include the top-3 Braves you would like to review from the 40-man roster and your Talking Chop username. Don't write anything yet, if you are chosen I'll email you back with your assignment and an outline of what I would like covered. The turnaround time can be anywhere from one day to two weeks, the important part being that the writeup is a good one.
I, of course, reserve the right of final editing on your piece before I post it to the front page. It also helps to be at least a semi-regular, so I know who you are and you have some record of interaction within the community. If you have a blog or website of your own, please include a link to that as well. This worked out great when we did it last year... and some folks found themselves permanent members of the Talking Chop staff (can anyone say stealth audition). I'm traveling today through Friday, so don't expect any response from me until this weekend.
23 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Awesome idea.
If I’m not initially chosen, just know that I am even willing to do Manny Acosta or Brooks Conrad.
"Sometimes I wonder what'd it be like to be outside and not hear the birds chirping...I think it'd be kind of nice."
by alligatorimpersonator on Jan 27, 2010 12:42 PM EST reply actions
same here
but dibs on JoJo Reyes!
Remember folks, I'm almost always wrong.
My sig was too long...
by Scott Coleman on Jan 27, 2010 12:59 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I actually emailed and told him I want the scraps. Whoever nobody wants to write about I want to write about. Pretty much what i did last year.
I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it: https://www.createspace.com/3407939
www.dropoutproductions.com
I did the same thing. I picked 3 players that I figured wouldn’t be tops on all that many peoples’ lists, and then added that I’d take anybody that was left over if those 3 guys were already spoken for.
Shouldn't Reid Gorecki get a shot in RF before that Heyward kid everybody talks about?
haha
if everyone keeps this up, Chipper Jones might not be spoken for.
"Sometimes I wonder what'd it be like to be outside and not hear the birds chirping...I think it'd be kind of nice."
by alligatorimpersonator on Jan 27, 2010 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
cool idea
I really enjoy the blog and this is just one more thing to look forward to as we edge closer to spring training.
by hollerin' brave on Jan 27, 2010 6:09 PM EST via mobile reply actions
oooh me me me pick me!
Id like to do a write up on frenchy. it may be a bit messy though as i will be squatting over the keyboard as i type.
haha
"Hey Fat Kid...the monster is right behind you! RUNNNN!!" -The Host
by bwellnjonesco on Jan 28, 2010 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
very interesting....a stealth job offer...
If it came with a press pass I would procede to elongate my body with outreached arms and propel myself head long into it…otherwise, I might write a short blob on my “Caravan” visit to Columbia this weekend
…I was just up there a couple of weeks ago to watch my Vanderbilt team win against the Gamecocks. SC is the team that handed #1 KY its first lost . I guess I should also point out Vandy beat the Vols, a team that beat another #1, Kansas. Judging by what I saw they should stand a good chance this Saturday in Lexington and have a good case to move into the top Ten.
Sorry to hop up on the soap box but since I now only post here visa TSN.com I had to vent?
Anyway planing to make all the SC Caravan stops and maybe the Charlotte one as well. Hope to see some of my fellow TCrs there
Is this your audition?
"My team of nine guys who hit like Albert Pujols and never ever bunt just beat your team with one Shane Victorino 472 to 3."
by justincredubil02 on Jan 29, 2010 2:57 PM EST up reply actions
“You did your thing, dawg.”
“It was just…pretty sparkly…I love…you’re…”
“Rubbish.”
I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it: https://www.createspace.com/3407939
www.dropoutproductions.com
hahahah…did you see the one this week with Joe Jonas? It was the most boring one ever – all he said was “Yes” or “No”.
He has no personality. At least the “I kissed a girl” guest judge was interacting with everyone.
"My team of nine guys who hit like Albert Pujols and never ever bunt just beat your team with one Shane Victorino 472 to 3."
by justincredubil02 on Jan 29, 2010 3:14 PM EST up reply actions
Wow. You actually watch American Idol? You are officially the biggest loser on this blog.
I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it: https://www.createspace.com/3407939
www.dropoutproductions.com
Neil Patrick Harris wasn't bad...
and yes I do, but baseball isn’t on, I have a hard time getting into random basketball games. Plus, and this is the most important part, the wife is inexplicably obsessed with that show so if I’m in the living room when it’s on, I get to watch it too. Maybe watch isn’t the right phrase as much as somewhat tolerable background noise.
Didn’t know we had so many eunuchs on the site. Huh.
I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it: https://www.createspace.com/3407939
www.dropoutproductions.com
Yeah see it's kind of one of those things...
have a girlfriend/wife and you have to deal with that stuff. Otherwise you can just be old, bitter, and lonely with forearms like Popeye.
(please note the sarcasm font)
hahaha. EXACTLY!
“Just kidding…but, seriously…”
"My team of nine guys who hit like Albert Pujols and never ever bunt just beat your team with one Shane Victorino 472 to 3."
by justincredubil02 on Jan 29, 2010 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
pretty soon lost will start and then american idol will fade…(at least for me)
"Everything ends badly, otherwise it wouldn't end." - Cocktail, The Movie
by lemke2blauser2bream on Jan 29, 2010 7:21 PM EST up reply actions
15 minutes of fame
As my next auditional blurb…
Yes I confess I watch Idol too but more for a scientific study of the mindset of a reality TV producer….oh that was a lie…or I could say that my wife watches it but I think that excuse has already been taken…..No, I say that I watch it to scout the talent…..and make a prediction on who will win (with my wife)
Now, I don’t get into it enough to say; OOOOOOOO I miss Paula or this guest judge is “rubbish” but as I love baseball I love good music as well! They go together you know…
MUSIC AND Baseballs history;
…where would 7th inning be w/o a song? Or where would we Braves be w/o our Chop song? (I know it sounds more like a chant and when I have a few beers at the game my wife says it sounds a little premorble (think yettti or bigfoot …well you got the picture)
No, we must allow music its place in baseball and like baseball where we armchair Mgrs sit here and access present and future talent American Idol allows us that same venue…so, don’t hate.
I’m married…it is a give and take thing.
I mostly complain and make fun of everything.
"My team of nine guys who hit like Albert Pujols and never ever bunt just beat your team with one Shane Victorino 472 to 3."
by justincredubil02 on Jan 29, 2010 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
