Braves Would Upgrade By Acquiring Derrek Lee
by gondeee on Aug 18, 2010 2:42 PM EDT
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PrintBy acquiring Derrek Lee from the Chicago Cubs, the Braves would upgrade their offense, defense, and their bench. While Troy Glaus is almost a year younger than Derrek Lee, his offensive output is getting old fast, and so the Braves look to be moving quickly after the season ending injury to Chipper Jones to find a player who can add more offense to their lineup.
By replacing Glaus with Lee they can remove a player who has become an offensive liability, and replace him with a player whose offense is on the rise, and still keep both hot-hitting Venezuelans -- Martin Prado and Omar Infante -- in the lineup.
This first base replacement also brings another potent right-handed power bat into the everyday lineup, one that has been steadily getting better all year. Lee's monthly batting splits look like this:
| Average | On-Base | Slugging | |
| April | .205 | .327 | .352 |
| May | .257 | .352 | .381 |
| June | .237 | .308 | .398 |
| July | .281 | .330 | .427 |
| August | .306 | .381 | .694 |
Whereas Glaus' monthly batting splits look like this:
| Average | On-Base | Slugging | |
| April | .194 | .310 | .292 |
| May | .330 | .408 | .534 |
| June | .237 | .364 | .505 |
| July | .182 | .312 | .234 |
| August | .208 | .255 | .375 |
The decent overall numbers from Glaus were essentially a product of one and half months of stellar production. The rest of his performance this year has been below the Francoeur-line, whereas Lee has been getting better each month.
Lee is also a better defensive first baseman. Glaus' range has been limited in recent months because of his sore knees, so adding Lee would upgrade the Braves defense down the stretch, and at the same time it would remove the biggest defensive liability from the field.
Glaus would then move to a pinch hitting role (likely after a short stint on the disabled list to rest his knees and open up a roster spot for Lee), which adds another power bat to a bench that includes Eric Hinske and Brooks Conrad. The Atlanta bench was slightly depleted when the injury to Chipper Jones forced Omar Infante into regular duty, but Infante is the Braves hottest hitter and should remain in the lineup every day.
This rumored trade is actually a much better option than previously rumored deals that attempted to find a replacement third baseman. Martin Prado is perfectly capable of handling the hot corner, and Omar Infante is a solid defender at second base. Keeping those two in the lineup and in the field is important and removing Troy Glaus from the field and the lineup helps the team.
My guess is that with two first baseman on the team the Braves would not recall Freddie Freeman this year. If the Braves were looking at Freeman as an option he would have been called up already. By that non-move the team is sending a message that they want Freeman to get a full year of triple-A, and not have to worry about finding him playing time during a playoff run.
Don't get hung up on the Braves offering Lee arbitration at the end of the year either (assuming we acquire him). Atlanta would not want to get stuck with the one year bill were he to accept, and Lee would be a tougher player to move under the threat of arbitration than Rafael Soriano was last year.
Assuming that Lee's back is up to the challenge, it would be nice to see Lee in a Braves uniform by week's end. Perhaps we can complete a deal by tomorrow afternoon, and then just meet Lee in Chicago when the Braves open up a three-game set against the Cubs on Friday.
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Why not just title this “The Derrek Lee Overflow Thread” ?
"I should have followed Rhyno's advice..." Mr. Sanchez 06/18/2010
Because gondee provides a "Full-service" job with everything he does.
[Mets] GM Omar Minaya confirmed to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News that the Mets aren't going to fire any coaches today. July 26, 2010.
"What was more odd than that pitch being low is that Jeff Francoeur didn't swing at it." -- Jim Powell, Aug. 4, 2010.
soooooo, what you’re saying is his massages come with a “happy ending”?
"I should have followed Rhyno's advice..." Mr. Sanchez 06/18/2010
Cue justin in 5,4,3,2….1….
Coming soon: winningugly visits Atlanta, takes dump in royhobbs’ Braves hat.
Computer couldn’t take the old thread, eh?
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by Rhyno18 on Aug 18, 2010 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Good work Gondee
You’ve been breaking more news than anyone lately.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
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You’ve been breaking morenewswind than anyone lately
FTFY
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FTFY? ;o
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Fixed that for you
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Gondee is great but
Don’t know if he really “broke the news” on this one… haha we have a thread with 1000 comments before this one..
GSO
Which relayed a report from a Chicago guy...
Advance apologies if the contents of this sports-based post offended you. I'm just aiming to educate the masses. My law professor says they're asses.
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by MichaelProcton on Aug 18, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ll be at Braves- Cubs Friday and Saturday so I could see his debut against his former team… awesome.
Win the World Series
If Wren sees this as an upgrade then I say go for it! Let’s get a ring…offensive options (thru trades) are very limited right now
BE
EXCITED.
BE, BE
EXCITED.
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"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 18, 2010 2:51 PM EDT reply actions
I mean, I already was. But the leaks have been plugged.
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"...I'm reminded of Wuthering Heights." - Harry Caray
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 18, 2010 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
As long as his back is healthy
This is a huge win for us.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 2:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
It's cool
We can always have them play first together, three-legged-race style!
"You can't print what I said, but they have to catch us." - Chipper Jones
Hmmm
can we really make this happen?
If this trade goes through we have a better cleanup hitter immediately. Let’s just go ahead and assume we win the division cause its very likely. This trade makes us a better team against the Pads vaunted pitching staff and Cards elite aces. Let’s just assume we face the cards in the first round. Do we want Lee going against Wainwright, Carpenter, westbrook and Garcia or do we want this bum Glaus. I think this trade would be excellent for the Braves
Matt Diaz interview on XM
5 quickee (useless) questions at the end (there were no newsbreakers otherwise):
Who needs a makeover in your clubhouse the most? “Peter Moylan.” Why? “He’s Australian.”
Who do you least wanna sit next to on the team charter? “Brian McCann.” Why? “He sweats so much you’d actually get wet sitting next to him.”
When you wanna get away from baseball and just want to watch something on TV, what do you watch? “Like any manly-man, ‘The Bachelorette’”
Title for team reality show? “I don’t know — The Skipper and His Minions”
What actor would play you in a movie about the Braves? “Ed Norton – he’s not good-looking and neither and I.”
Otherwise, he would welcome Derrek Lee as a new 1st baseman. Also: hasn’t any idea how he would even approach an at bat against Jonny Venters.
[Mets] GM Omar Minaya confirmed to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News that the Mets aren't going to fire any coaches today. July 26, 2010.
"What was more odd than that pitch being low is that Jeff Francoeur didn't swing at it." -- Jim Powell, Aug. 4, 2010.
Diaz
looks pretty slick in a suit.
I hate the Phillies so much...
by frozendesert on Aug 18, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
lol. The skipper and his minions
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by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Aug 18, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Does Anybody Here Know "Somebody" on the Stadium Staff??
I’d love to see a practical joke done on Caveman: here’s the deal… one of his brothers is a new breakout artist in Christian music circles: Jonny Diaz. Here’s his pic…
One of Jonny’s hits is a song called “More Beautiful You” — about early teen girls and their perception of beauty. It’s really on target as far as that goes. HOWEVER, if that song were to become the walk-up music for brother Matt…. the chorus goes like this:
“There could never be a more beautiful you…don’t buy the lies, disguises and hoops they make you jump through…You were made to fill a purposes that only you could do, so there could never be a more beautiful you.”
I’d say that would be sick for a one-time dig. What say ye?
[Mets] GM Omar Minaya confirmed to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News that the Mets aren't going to fire any coaches today. July 26, 2010.
"What was more odd than that pitch being low is that Jeff Francoeur didn't swing at it." -- Jim Powell, Aug. 4, 2010.
Wow, Jonny looks just like his brother!
"Tony Gwynn made sacrifices. Cal Ripken made sacrifices. I'm not sure Derek Jeter made sacrifices given the ungodly deep pockets the Yankees have." - Chipper Jones
by MBL1 on Aug 18, 2010 3:59 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
It's official....
Matt Diaz is awesome
"Tony Gwynn made sacrifices. Cal Ripken made sacrifices. I'm not sure Derek Jeter made sacrifices given the ungodly deep pockets the Yankees have." - Chipper Jones
by MBL1 on Aug 18, 2010 3:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
well we knew that already
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by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
So what would our bench look like if we got Lee?
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by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 2:55 PM EDT reply actions
Seriously Deep
Hinske. Glaus. Conrad. Ross. Melky or Ankiel.
[Mets] GM Omar Minaya confirmed to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News that the Mets aren't going to fire any coaches today. July 26, 2010.
"What was more odd than that pitch being low is that Jeff Francoeur didn't swing at it." -- Jim Powell, Aug. 4, 2010.
Diaz too?
or is he a regular starter in the OF now?
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by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
DID SOMEBODY SAY
PROFESSIONAL?
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by RichmondBraves on Aug 18, 2010 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I guess I was treating him that way — either way: Hinske/Diaz. Takes nothing away from the point.
[Mets] GM Omar Minaya confirmed to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News that the Mets aren't going to fire any coaches today. July 26, 2010.
"What was more odd than that pitch being low is that Jeff Francoeur didn't swing at it." -- Jim Powell, Aug. 4, 2010.
I love it. Best in baseball.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Conrad
Hinske or Diaz
Ankiel or Melky
Diory
Rossy
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 2:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
And of course Troy.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 2:59 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Same as now, most likely
I think Glaus goes to the DL if we trade for Lee.
If not, I don’t know who you’d take off the roster…probably need Diorys for utility role now, Hicks is gone. You’d have to think Ankiel or Hinske would leave temporarily until rosters expand.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
which is why I think Glaus on the DL makes the most sense
doesnt cost us a player and allows Glaus to rest his knees
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by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
and could potentially save us $350,000…
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by bwellnjonesco on Aug 18, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m putting together a presentation for some general right now on some readiness status of Afghan special forces…but it is taking a backseat to this bit of news right now! lol
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 2:58 PM EDT reply actions
Do you like the trade?
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 3:00 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I think it helps the offense a lot – and it gives Troy some much needed rest.
I only hope that this doesn’t relegate Troy to KK-land when he comes off the DL (or is rested up).
I would prefer we upgrade in CF (or at least play Melky everyday) and SS (you know my thoughts there) or find a replacement for Chipper, but I cannot dislike bringing in Derek Lee – especially with the way he is hitting lately!
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I imagine that the Braves would rather improve in CF too...
…but once you are in waiver territory, you take what you can get. Decent CF’s and SS’s better than Alex Gonzalez aren’t going to clear waivers.
Yeah, I know. That’s why this deal makes sense. If this were a deadline deal, it would be a bit of a different story, but in this context, it is about as good a deal as a team can make.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I think we are fine with Melky in CF
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by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree. Melky is our best option in CF, but that doesn’t mean that I wouldn’t rather have someone like Crawford (I know, Rays are in contention and that won’t happen, but he is just an example).
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
But I think that's the problem.
There aren’t any solid CF’s with expiring contracts on non-contending teams. Let’s look at NL first: no old CF’s in DC, Maybe Cody Ross in Florida but he doesn’t appear to be available, Beltran is available, but who would want that contract? Bourn is young in Houston, the Cubs have two more years with Byrd, the Pirates have MacCutcheon who’s not available, the Brewers traded their old CF already. Dodgers have a young Kemp, Rockies have all kids, and Arizona has a relatively young Young. The same story in the AL, I am sure.
Oh, I don’t dispute that. CF are hard to come by right now – at least, the good ones are. I guess that’s why we got stuck with Stankiel.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Why would the ALE chasing Rays give him up?
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
"KK-land"
LOL.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 3:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I too lol’d
"Tony Gwynn made sacrifices. Cal Ripken made sacrifices. I'm not sure Derek Jeter made sacrifices given the ungodly deep pockets the Yankees have." - Chipper Jones
by MBL1 on Aug 18, 2010 4:05 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
It’s 0140 here…I’m not on duty.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
So, my guess on the presentation about their readiness:
umm, they’re really ready when they aren’t stoned.
by hailtogeorgia on Aug 18, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
No comment. lol
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
You don't have to.
My buddy got back from the Stan recently and pretty much explained it to me in as general terms as possible. That’s more or less my take of it.
by hailtogeorgia on Aug 18, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
And Afghan told me today how to smoke a viper-head and a scorpion…
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice!
Always useful information. My buddy was in the Chamkani area…sent some nice pictures playing soccer with the Afghan special forces guys. He’s Jordanian, so he blended in pretty well, other than the fact that he speaks arabic and not pashtu (or whatever they speak).
by hailtogeorgia on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Have ya’ll not read the AF Social Media guidance? No info about the smokesmoke…
"Check out this bitchin' homemade tesla coil!"
by bwellnjonesco on Aug 18, 2010 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
It applies to civilians too. Anyone that uses a government computer to access the internet…
Civilian shout out btw…
"Check out this bitchin' homemade tesla coil!"
by bwellnjonesco on Aug 18, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I see.
Well, I’m not using a government computer, so I’m fine in that regard too.
by hailtogeorgia on Aug 18, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m using a 3Di network…do the rules apply? I don’t click a “I acknowledge” button when I log on…
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Identify to readers of personal post/sites that the views expressed are yours alone and that they do not necessarily reflect the views of the Air Force. Use a disclaimer such as: "The postings on this site are my own and don’t necessarily represent Air Force positions, strategies, or opinions."
Just use that and you are fine!
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by bwellnjonesco on Aug 18, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
CYA
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Lol…
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Was he JORSOF?
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm.
I would like to answer this, but I don’t know what that means, and he’s not texting me back.
by hailtogeorgia on Aug 18, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
hahaa…it’s ok.
Jordanian Special Forces
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah I see.
No, he’s not. He was born there but moved to the US when he was two. He speaks only arabic at home, whereas his English is perfect as well. Needless to say, it’s a bit weird when you’re riding in the car and all the sudden it sounds like someone is yelling for no reason. Such a harsh language.
by hailtogeorgia on Aug 18, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
hahaha. Yeah, it is entertaining to hear those guys converse – even in a polite way.
The cultural differences are vast between us and them.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep.
On a related note, it’s Ramadan right now, so atleast that settles things down a bit. If you’re into that kind of food (which I am), this kind of year is awesome, because his mom has us over for weekly feasts since they can’t eat during the day.
by hailtogeorgia on Aug 18, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I am trying to go over to the UAE compound to get some food – I hear it’s really good.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
He or Dunn will go down when EOF comes back I assume.
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
I would say Dunn, Martinez is much more versatile
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by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Plus it would be replacing a LHP for LHP
So I agree
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
In his interview, that’s what Matt expected – Dunn going down.
[Mets] GM Omar Minaya confirmed to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News that the Mets aren't going to fire any coaches today. July 26, 2010.
"What was more odd than that pitch being low is that Jeff Francoeur didn't swing at it." -- Jim Powell, Aug. 4, 2010.
I think it will be Dunn, Martinez has been real solid in his role and Dunn needs to keep working not be the long reliever
by SuperHeyward on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree totally with everything Gondee said.
I think we are okay without Chipper at 3rd because we have Prado and Conrad..but if we add Lee, granted his back is okay, and remove one of my favorite off-season signing’s, Glaus, we definitely upgrade our offense. Make it happen Wren!
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by SidGlaus on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM EDT reply actions
too add to this, this is a win now move..glad we are in this position!
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by SidGlaus on Aug 18, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
lol..thats quiet possible..
I love Troy though, he’s a class act guy, actually sat next to his wife when Kansas City was in town, and saw him hit the walk-off HR that Saturday night, I still say bringing him and Hinske in was two of the best off-season signing’s.
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by SidGlaus on Aug 18, 2010 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I was at that game as well.
That was one of those instances where I happened to look like a genius by saying “Come on, Troy, how about a walk off right now to send us all home”
by hailtogeorgia on Aug 18, 2010 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
If it is quiet possible...
…does that mean you will do it but not tell anyone?
Ok so this is how it looks to me if we get Lee
1B Lee
2B Infante
SS Gonzalez
3B Prado
LF Diaz
CF Melky
RF J-Hey
C McCann
Bench
Glaus (when he comes off the DL), Hinske, Ankiel, Ross, Brooksy and Diory
Am I missing anyone?
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by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 3:07 PM EDT reply actions
For a second I thought that was the line up you were suggesting… and I was baffled
by SuperHeyward on Aug 18, 2010 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha...me too.
Advance apologies if the contents of this sports-based post offended you. I'm just aiming to educate the masses. My law professor says they're asses.
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by MichaelProcton on Aug 18, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think Bobby would keep that many position players
After the 5 starters, that would only leave us with 6 bullpen arms. I think Bobby would want to have 7 arms in the BP. That’s where this will get very interesting, to see how he handles the bench spots
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
roster expands in September which is when Glaus would be back
so we would only have 5 guys on the bench like we have had
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by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't they go back to 25
Once the playoffs start?
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
I think so, but that isnt our concern in the stretch of the season
if having all options available to us gives us the best chance to win the division, then we will worry about what to do with the roster after that
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by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
My guess is that he would
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
reply fail
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
you also forget that most teams go back to 4 starters for the playoffs, so
someone in the starting rotation can go back to the bullpen
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by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
so for the playoffs it would be
4 starting pitchers
8 position players
6 bench players
that equals 18 players, which still leaves you 7 guys for the bullpen
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by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Dunn would be sent down, JJ, Huddy, Hanson and D Lowe are the playoff starters
that leaves Venters, Farnsworth, Moylan, Saito and Wagner
when O’Flaherty comes back that is 6 bullpen guys and then the 7th is either Martinez or if you want to keep Mike Minor with the big club you put him in the bullpen
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by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
You forgot Minor.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I forgot to read your last few words.
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
lol and I forgot to read your comment before commenting
do you think Minor would benefit from being in the bullpen for a playoff team or do you think it would be ok to send him back down when the playoffs begin?
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Correct me if I am wrong, but once the playoffs start, isn’t the minor league season done?
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I believe so
so your option for the 7th bullpen guy is either moving Minor from the starting rotation to the bullpen and keeping him on the big club
OR -
send Minor back to the minors and having Martinez be the 7th bullpen guy
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d rather have Minor than Martinez.
But, that is with the short-term in mind. I don’t know how, if at all, that would affect Minor as a starter.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Is Minor on an innings limit?...
There are quite a few I’d rather have in our pen than him.
25 man for the post season?
Heyward
Prado
Infante
McCann
Ross
Lee
Glaus
Conrad
Gonzalez
Diaz
Melky
Ankiel
Hiske
Hudson
Hanson
Jurrjens
Wagner
Saito
Moylan
Venters
EOF
Farnsworth
That give me 22. Lowe or Minor could be the 4th starter (I’d assume Lowe given the penchant for vets) makes 23, and then with the last two you’re looking either a reliever (Dunn, Kimbrel, Marek, Hyde, among others would likely get this over Minor, especially Dunn and Kimbrel) if not two relievers. If only one reliever, then a utility IF/pinch runner such as Diory or Hicks.
Id go D Lowe as the 4th starter – 23
Diory as the untility – 24
then either Minor or Martinez in the 7th reliever role – 25
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree...
At least with one of those over Martinez (and Minor, to a lesser extent, simply because of innings and youth).
This is the playoffs. You’re not looking to conserve players for the long haul by using long relief. Every out is important, regardless of the score.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
Yes.
And Gwinnett has no shot at the playoffs.
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by MichaelProcton on Aug 18, 2010 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
no I didnt
read again
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Come 9/1...
I’d say we’ll probably see Freeman, Hicks, and McLouth up on the bench, too.
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by MichaelProcton on Aug 18, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
Hudson Gets Off To Fast Start
From Elias: Arizona rookie Daniel Hudson struck out eight batters in the first three innings Tuesday night. Hudson is the first rookie to have that many strikeouts in the first three innings of a game since Rick Ankiel did it for the Cardinals against the Diamondbacks on July 27, 2000.
I wonder if Wren would put Heyward on waivers just for giggles?
Someone will probably want to rip my head off for putting this.
If Jason Heyward were to hit a home run off of you, you would have to fight the urge to thank him.
Everyone plays Mario Kart Wii, if you don't your a member of Al-Qaeda.
by bravesforever16 on Aug 18, 2010 3:16 PM EDT reply actions
mlbbowman
Initially heard they would part w/ 2 solid prospects. Others reporting 1 prospect and take on most of Lee’s salary. @jakesbravesblog
I think I like the 2nd option better
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
everybody does
except Lib. media
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Aug 18, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
So any idea what we're sending them?
Jordan Schafer (I hope not), or something with actual upside? I was hoping it’d be no more than minor league filler.
I’m guessing, since we are eating his salary, that they would get a PTBNL type player – one that most people here probably wound’t even recognize.
I seriously doubt it would be a major piece – and I still consider Schafer a major piece.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
God knows you don't find those .200 hitting AA players around just anywhere.
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by MichaelProcton on Aug 18, 2010 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
nah
since they are just dumping salary it will probably be a rather unkown minor leaguer
by SouthernPanther on Aug 18, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Tonight Line Up
Tonight’s lineup: Infante – 4
Heyward – 9
Prado – 5
McCann – 2
Hinske – 3
Cabrera – 7
Gonzalez – 6
Ankiel – 8
Hudson – 1
Would look great with Lee
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
~Earl Wilson
Ankiel in the lineup – BOOO!
But yes, I love Melky in the 6th and Gonzalez in the 7.
I’m not sure if I like Prado in the 3 over Heyward, but that isn’t because I don’t think Prado is beast. It’s like our rotation – any combination is NICE (Borat voice).
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
In a couple of years
he will just be OPSing 2.833.
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Aug 18, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
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by MichaelProcton on Aug 18, 2010 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
What are the chances
Livan throws a pitch over 90mph tonight?
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
according to MLBTR
12:10pm: The teams will finalize a deal this afternoon, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today (on Twitter). Glaus will move to the bench.
The poster formerly known as: SidKotchman
by SidGlaus on Aug 18, 2010 3:29 PM EDT reply actions
Glaus should move to the DL or else someone else is gone
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
that was what i thought too
The poster formerly known as: SidKotchman
by SidGlaus on Aug 18, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
gotta think glaus will go to DL
if not possible diory could be sent back down
by SouthernPanther on Aug 18, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Has anyone else noticed Heyward has been killing the ball?
(right at people)
If Jason Heyward were to hit a home run off of you, you would have to fight the urge to thank him.
Everyone plays Mario Kart Wii, if you don't your a member of Al-Qaeda.
by bravesforever16 on Aug 18, 2010 3:33 PM EDT reply actions
If it weren't for Andre Ethier...
…he’d have at least two more XBH.
And he smoked one right at Kemp
If Jason Heyward were to hit a home run off of you, you would have to fight the urge to thank him.
Everyone plays Mario Kart Wii, if you don't your a member of Al-Qaeda.
by bravesforever16 on Aug 18, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Heyward = robot
Jason Heyward’s hit totals for his last 14 games: 0, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1
Jason Heyward
is Neo
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Aug 18, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
01010101010101
Doesn’t mean anything in binary code, well, unless Heyward decides it does…
"Check out this bitchin' homemade tesla coil!"
by bwellnjonesco on Aug 18, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure it does.
5461
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by MichaelProcton on Aug 18, 2010 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
That is binary code for
“See you in October”
If I have to explain my username to you, you're obviously a Philly fan.
"Kill my boss?! Do I dare live out the American dream?" - Homer Simpson
by Sir Veza on Aug 18, 2010 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
from bowden
@JimBowdenXMFOX Jerry Crasnick of ESPN is reporting that Derrek Lee has waived his no-trade 5/10 rights with Cubs GM Jim Hendry….to accept a deal to Atl
Great news
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
Lou Collins is pissed
Billy Heywood said “To please Lou, I will let him date my mom”
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
Wait
That was the twins…..I was thinking Rookie of the Year
I have failed, once again
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
In regards to the Lee trade...
From MLBTR chat:
3:16 [Comment From Jim HendryJim Hendry: ]
Can I throw in Soriano, Fukudome, Ramirez, and Big Z to get Heyward in return? I will retire as GM if I can get this deal done.
3:17 Haha, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a more lopsided trade proposal. Wren would get fired on the spot!
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
Lee is NOT in the Cubs lineup today – not sure if anyone confirmed that yet or not.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 3:49 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, I think he was already out because of the epidural shot
Even before the rumor started
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
does anyone else think FW "leaked" the aramis ramirez rumor to throw other teams off
so they wouldn’t waiver-block us with derrek lee?
It's possible but I think most people thought we were going after a 3rd baseman
If Jason Heyward were to hit a home run off of you, you would have to fight the urge to thank him.
Everyone plays Mario Kart Wii, if you don't your a member of Al-Qaeda.
by bravesforever16 on Aug 18, 2010 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
this
there were a lot of names mentioned as players the Braves might be interested in, but they all either played second or third base. I don’t recall a first baseman ever being mentioned
"C'mon Chip!" Bobby Cox
by ByrneSupremacy on Aug 18, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah
I’m sure Lee was placed on waivers immediately after trade deadline. After he rejected the trade to the Angels I’m sure nobody was really thinking about trying to pick him up. Plus, all the major contending teams (especially in NL) already have 1B locked up – Howard, Votto, Pujols, etc.
I don't know that this would preclude Freeman coming up in September.
He’d be a great late-game PH option and a defensive replacement if Lee and/or Glaus was getting tight in an extra-inning game or something.
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dob reported...
that the braves will not bring up freeman if they acquire lee.
Smelky is not a good player. Noone can convince me otherwise.
As a starter.
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by MichaelProcton on Aug 18, 2010 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
No way we start Freeman’s clock for some pinch-hit opportunities. No way.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
September time doesn't count.
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by MichaelProcton on Aug 18, 2010 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
No
If Freeman came up he would ride the bench in the middle of a playoff race – no place for a rookie – especially with two veteran first baseman already on the roster. Its just not a smart idea to pull up a big rookie and sit him, he needs to keep working away in triple A.
None of these are good reasons not to call up Freeman in September.
1. Yes, he would be sitting on the bench, but isn’t getting acquainted to major league life on the bench better than sitting at home because the minor league season is over?
2. You are not starting his clock. 40-man roster service time does not count.
Honestly, I don’t see a good reason not to bring him up to have a look around, even if you don’t play him unless we have a dead game or two at the end of the season.
I stand corrected
Had no clue the minor league season ended a full month before major league.
With that in mind, I agree, he will be called up then more than likely – even just to pinch hit or sub in for garbage/Sunday games.
Thank you.
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by MichaelProcton on Aug 18, 2010 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
the braves might make money on this trade...
troy glaus has an extra 1.35 million left on the table for performance bonuses. currently, glaus is at 466 plate appearances and his next bonus kicks in at 500 (400k). If he becomes the bat off the bench, he’ll likely meet the 500 pa, but not the 550 or 600, saving the braves 950k.
Also, if the braves are sending 2 prospects to the cubs (schafer and some other player the org has soured on), then the cubs will likely pick up much of lee’s remaining salary, thus making money for the braves, upgrading the lineup, upgrading the bench, and getting rid of excess.
i like it.
Smelky is not a good player. Noone can convince me otherwise.
No way they trade Schafer
The organization is not going to give up on him this quick, he’s still young and injured.
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
so what kid of talent would we be giving up? i’ve seen like a PTBNL type talent…could we somehow get him for Cody Johnson?
by forgotten_glory on Aug 18, 2010 4:12 PM EDT reply actions
I'd rather keep Johnson
and don’t consider him that PTBNL type. Too much upside. I’m thinking more minor league filler, a Noboa that we acquired for the DSL, or Mike Jones, or Mauro Gomez, Barbaro Canizares, Wes Timmons, Clint Sammons, etc.
i could see the cubs biting on barbaro if offered..the guy is a great minor leaguer..but his future is definitely not with us
by forgotten_glory on Aug 18, 2010 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Frank Wren = Quiet Assassin
He always makes a move when you don’t expect it for a guy who wasn’t even on your radar…
HansonManCrush
by HansonManCrush on Aug 18, 2010 4:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
So true.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Love
I would love to get Lee. He would definitely be a huge upgrade defensively
It looks like we've come to the fall of Troy
We were frustrated in April, loved you in May, still loved you in June, and grew sick of you in July and August. Fare thee well, Glausosaur. Get healthy, and we’ll see you in a few weeks.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
At least he's still smiling
Class Act
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
I just wish
This wasn’t even an issue. I don’t get why his season has turned out to be such a bell curve. Players go through slumps and heat streaks all the time, but Glaus is either red hot or ice cold. Some consistency would have been really nice.
whats the Phils bloggers think about Lee?
anyone checked?
from the Good Phight
I’ll take the 2010 Sweeney over the 2010 D Lee
Braves are scraping the bottom of the barrel. I’m sensing some desperation.
"C'mon Chip!" Bobby Cox
by ByrneSupremacy on Aug 18, 2010 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
bottom of the barrel?
Didn’t Lee hit 35 homers last season?
I bet if they were the ones getting Lee they would be making him out to be the best mid-season acquisition ever
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL.
I wonder what the Schneider > McCann guy thinks about this?
If Albert played in the AFL, they’d have to rename it the AZ/NM Fall League, based on where his homers landed.
lol.
Can we queu that up for old time’s sake?
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
One of my all time faves.
no the mets are still better at most positions:
Schnider/Mcccan – tie (schnider has better d)
Kotch / Delgao – 38 hrs from carlos
Castillo/Johnson – castillo can return to a .300 hitter but jonson barely wins
wright/jones – no contest, wright
reyes/who??? – reyes wins, best ss in the majors
tatis/diaz – tatis raked last year
beltran/anderson – beltran is an all-star
francouer/church – church raked before his concusion he will rebond
santana/lowe – santana is the best sp in the majors
perez/hudson – perez has better potential plus hudson was hurt last yr
pelfrey/jurgens – jurgens gives up 2 many hits
maine/vazquez – vazquez wins barely cuz he had a good 07 but maine has more potential
redding/campillo – redding through more innings, campillo would have a 500 era if he starts again ppl will figur ehim out
k-rod had the most svs, he is the best lcoser in baseball, no contest
Posted by: metsin08 | February 18, 2009 at 09:51 PM
If Albert played in the AFL, they’d have to rename it the AZ/NM Fall League, based on where his homers landed.
Bless you.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
on TGP, there’s only a few guys who are decent. I always look to see what Taco Pal says and he thinks it’s a good trade for us. His post all I checked earlier.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
huh. I just assumed the entire city was that dumb.
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Aug 18, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I dno about on here
But someone on the stupid ESPN commenting system said something about how the Braves are making desperate trades in order to hold off the Phillies.
I don’t think he saw the irony in that comment.
Especially considering the fact that the Braves aren’t really giving up anything of value (according to the reports) – which would be the complete opposite of “desperate”
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not falling for that.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
DOB Tweet:
Cox just got a call in his office, looks like something could be done really soon.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
I really hate Twitter.
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Because Cox getting a phone call in his office is now common knowledge to all of us. For all we know, it could be his grandkids tellling him how they peed in the toilet for the first time.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
lol
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Aug 18, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO UNDERSTANDS LEES NUMBERS ARENT MUCH BETTER THAN GLAUS
LIL BETTER AVE, WAY LESS RBI’S THE SAME # OF HOMERS. bOTH ARE INJURY PRONE. AND WHY MESS GOOD CHEMISTRY
why are you yelling?
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks. Years later, a doctor will tell me that I have an I.Q. of 48 and am what some people call mentally retarded.
by Clemson Caniac on Aug 18, 2010 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
The reason that movie was so great was because literally every minute had a laugh out loud moment.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
60% of the time, it works every time.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Ron, I have something to tell you. It’s about the teleprompter…
It was Wes Mantooth!
No, no Ron. It was me. I did it.
YOU BITCH!
/bears start roaring
You woke the bears!
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Derek Lee will not be a chemistry issue...
by Clemson Caniac on Aug 18, 2010 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
the poster had said why mess with good chemistry...
stating D.Lee is a great locker room guy and wont be any troubles raised by this deal
by Clemson Caniac on Aug 18, 2010 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
yea I'm sure he will be
but I’m saying that Troy was never a chemistry issue. And the poster never said what you just said.
Troy was a great locker room guy always smiling you wont get an argument from me.
But the poster said “AND WHY MESS GOOD CHEMISTRY” Nothing about D.Lee will disrupt the good vibe the club has.
by Clemson Caniac on Aug 18, 2010 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
ok. I didn’t read the orginial poster. I understand what you are saying and we are agreeing. Sorry for the misunderstanding
It’s all about timing.
Troy’s numbers are mostly from 1.5 months, while Lee’s are mostly since the AS break.
I am probably the biggest Troy guy here, but he needs rest, and Lee is the perfect addition to the team.
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by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
LOLOLOLOLOL
I DONT KNOW WHAT WE’RE YELLING ABOUT!
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Dan Gilbert
Is that you???
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
You're 100% correct
But you didn’t read gondee’s post. Or understand his point.
Yes, their season numbers are amazingly similar, but Lee has been very hot post ASB while Glaus has stayed in a rut the last two months. If Lee can come and produce now (while Glaus gets some much needed rest) its a win for the Braves. Also, Lee is a better defender, which makes it another plus.
It's a nice try
but sacrasm only works when it resembles someone’s reality.
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Aug 18, 2010 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
RBI'S IS THE BESTEST WAY TO FINDZ WINARSZ!!!!!!
If Jason Heyward were to hit a home run off of you, you would have to fight the urge to thank him.
Everyone plays Mario Kart Wii, if you don't your a member of Al-Qaeda.
by bravesforever16 on Aug 18, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
WHY MESS GOOD CHEMISTRY
love it…this made my day.
If Derek Jeter clubbed a baby seal on earth day while wearing a mink coat and crocodile skin boots while burning tires on an iceberg, the reaction would be "Its OK Derek, you’re a Yankee." -First mammal to wear pants
Are you the only one who doesn't understand that Glaus' May numbers won't help us in October?
Advance apologies if the contents of this sports-based post offended you. I'm just aiming to educate the masses. My law professor says they're asses.
Panthers '010: Save the Richardson family coffers! We'll take the winning if we stumble into it.
by MichaelProcton on Aug 18, 2010 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
lee has been hot but was cold , now glaus is cold and was hot
their career #‘s are about the same, even with all of gluas’ injuries he has more career homers and is younger(beliebe it or not). So what happens if you get lee and Glaus gets hot ya gonna sit lee?
Yes? It doesn’t seem like this would be a move to put one guy in all the time over the other. When Glaus needs rest, Lee will play. If Lee goes cold again or appears to need rest, Glaus will go back in. But Glaus clearly needs rest.
"Chase Utley can't polish Martin's shoes right now" Joe Simpson
Hell, Glaus's knees need so much rest...
…that he is sitting tonight and we don’t even have Lee yet.
Last I checked....
We have played very well in the last 3 weeks and ever since the Phililes knocked our lead down to 1 1/2 games we have held them off. Obviously the Phillies fans don;t know much about baseball or else they would realize we could use an extra guy at 1B because Glaus has been playing hurt
That is not desparate by any means, that is a smart team making a smart move at a great time to fill a need.
If they think going for Lee is desperate, than I say them getting Oswalt was a desperate move because they knew their starting rotation could not compete with ours.
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 4:30 PM EDT reply actions
They’re Phillies fans. You can’t expect much.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
you can expect
some fan running on the field getting the taser followed by another fan running on the field the next game to get tackled. You can also expect some guy throwing up/booting on an innocent nine year old girl with a cop dad. You can also expect fans to drink themselves silly while arguing why Howard is the next coming of Babe Ruth. etc.
by romone_braves91 on Aug 18, 2010 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
but they're clearly baseball's best fanbase
because they have better than average attendance.
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Aug 18, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't forget...
giving beer to toddlers, and prostituting for tickets.
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
Thanks for not yelling this time.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
we need to be looking for a third baseman, no disrespect to brooks
but i do love infante and prado
if that was true
wouldn’t Omar be playing 3rd?
by Clemson Caniac on Aug 18, 2010 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
You said Bobby like Infante better (than Prado) there
If that statement were true then why is Prado playing 3rd while Infante is still at 2nd?
by Clemson Caniac on Aug 18, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Bobby asked Prado and Infante where they wanted to play
Prado chose third so he wouldn’t have to make double play exchanges so much, to prevent him from aggravating the pinky
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
Prado apparently will be at third now...
…and Infante at second, but honestly, it doesn’t really matter which plays which position, they will both be in the lineup. Conrad returns to being a bench guy now that Prado is back.
Prado played 3rd last night, and is playing it again tonight…
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
We have 2 All-Stars fully capable of playing 3B
and Brooks Conrad who is more than able to fill in once every 5 games. WE do not need a 3rd baseman IMO
by Clemson Caniac on Aug 18, 2010 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Why do we need a diff. 3rd baseman???
We have an all-star playing there, who was replaced by an all-star at second base. Hmmmm, sounds like we have third base situation covered!
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
Typically...
An AS 3B > AS 2B > AS Utility guy
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
By the way...
as expected, TC is getting hit up like Rihanna today and we haven’t even gotten to game time yet. We might be breaking records. Almost all of the previous ones were from July when we traded Esco.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
Most Frequent Visitor:
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"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Aug 18, 2010 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
zing!
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
Did anyone see brooks stas through first 6 innings?
and his stats through to the 9th. Night and day.
I think it was .130 AVG 4 rbis and 0 homers. And after 6th 380+ 7 homers and buttload of RBI’s. Clearly an indicator he’s not capable of playing everyday….just a drama queen.
Well that’s how we’ll use him. He’s only started like 10 games this year.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Can you combine all of your one sentence thoughts into one post?
by hailtogeorgia on Aug 18, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
this
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Although,
judging by the use of punctuation, that would quite possibly be the most confusing single post of all time. Stream of consciousness with no punctuation? No thanks.
by hailtogeorgia on Aug 18, 2010 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
You missed the fanpost a few weeks ago then…I STILL have no idea what it was talking about.
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Crap.
As difficult as it would’ve been to read, I still would’ve liked to have seen it for humor purposes. Perhaps I’ll go back and check it out in the archives.
by hailtogeorgia on Aug 18, 2010 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I wish I could remember what it was called…
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait,
was that the one that was going to be/got deleted?
by hailtogeorgia on Aug 18, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
there were quite a few of those.
The one I am talking about was crazy – not stupid like “WE NEED TO DUMP GLAUS!” or anything like that, but just made no grammatical sense whatsoever…I don’t think it was deleted. It was about 2-3 weeks ago.
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I never erase the great ones like that.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you remember which one it was?
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I think I do remember that one now.
If I remember correctly, I got midway through a reply and then grew tired of it, figured it wasn’t worth it to even post it, and hit cancel.
by hailtogeorgia on Aug 18, 2010 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you like the Phillies?
If Jason Heyward were to hit a home run off of you, you would have to fight the urge to thank him.
Everyone plays Mario Kart Wii, if you don't your a member of Al-Qaeda.
by bravesforever16 on Aug 18, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
wtf is wrong with you
Go USA, Braves, BU Terriers, Irish, Caps, Colts, Hoyas, NU Cats, Wizards, DC United, Washington Freedom
BU Hockey: National Champions 1971, 1972, 1978, 1995, 2009
jamee???
are you sure its not Jamie?? as in Moyer?
Who taught you how to use one of these typing screens???
Derrek Lee would be awesome pickup
I wanted this to happen since the beginning of the season (just saying). Anything that helps the offense to push our run average per game up to 3 is fine by me. With our pitching depth and its ability to shutdown any potent offense, we only need to add is a run or two to win games.
by romone_braves91 on Aug 18, 2010 4:51 PM EDT reply actions
would you go so far as to say the deal was
"C'mon Chip!" Bobby Cox
by ByrneSupremacy on Aug 18, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Infante
Heyward
Prado
Lee
McCann
Hinske/Diaz
Gonzalez
Ankiel/Melky
isn’t bad at all. And as you said, with our pitching, we don’t have to score a million runs a game.
(btw…this wouldn’t be my lineup, but the one Bobby will probably use.)
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
no not bad at all
and let me guess. You would switch Prado and Heyward?
I think I’d go Prado/Infante/Heyward, and wouldn’t play Ankiel until the laterinnings for his defense.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
*latter innings
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
really?
You like Prado leading off more than Infante?
Prado is our best hitter, and I want him getting as many at bats as possible.
I also feel like Infante is a better at the little things — bunting, moving the runners over, etc. — and I’d love to have him between Prado and our big hitters.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Personally, I would go
Infante
Prado
Heyward
Lee
McCann
Cabrera
Hinske
Gonzalez
and
Infante
Prado
Heyward
Lee
McCann
Diaz
Cabrera
Gonzalez
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d still put Gonzalez 6th, but Melky has been pretty damn solid lately.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
When Diaz isn’t in, absolutely.
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
As long as Diaz isn’t hitting 4th, I’m fine with it. Does anyone else here think that’s stupid to hit him so high? He never hits lefties when he hits cleanup.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
He's my favorite player...
and I like to see him produce. He seems so confident and machine like in the 6 hole that is where I would slot him
by Clemson Caniac on Aug 18, 2010 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
And a couple nights ago.
Advance apologies if the contents of this sports-based post offended you. I'm just aiming to educate the masses. My law professor says they're asses.
Panthers '010: Save the Richardson family coffers! We'll take the winning if we stumble into it.
by MichaelProcton on Aug 18, 2010 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
But he wouldn’t be playing if Diaz is in the game.
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
i know you're joking about the R/G
but the braves already average 4.61 R/G which is 5th best in the NL
yeah
I was just throwing out a random number. As long as we can score 2 or 3 runs a game, we will have a solid chance to win games.
by romone_braves91 on Aug 18, 2010 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
A comment from Phillies nation:
I think that the Braves will be right there until the end… their pitching is too good for them to fade BUT when you break it down, they just don’t have the horses. They’re scoring runs and winning games using smoke and mirrors… there is only one position player on the Braves that would even start for the Phillies (Brian McCann). Infante, Prado, Heyward, Gonzalez… they’re nice but they’re certainly not Utley, Polanco, Werth and Rollins. Hinske, Ankiel, Glaus/Lee… really? I’m not saying your team is bad but side by side, there is no comparison… we’re just better than you
http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2010/08/is-derrek-lee-an-upgrade
the standings sure agree with their post too lol
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
also this coming from a team whose batting average is a whole .003 points higher
.261 to .258 lmaozz
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
sweet post.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Classic.
Prado, the starting All-Star second baseman, wouldn’t start? Interesting. Heyward and Gonzalez? Come on. The rest of the guys he named are platoon guys. Sometimes, a solid 14-15 guys beat a good everyday 9.
by hailtogeorgia on Aug 18, 2010 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
It is a cute avoidance technique.
Yes, they have Utley at second. Therefore, on the Phillies, Prado would start at third.
Exactly. It takes an entire team to get somewhere. I wonder which manager feels more comfortable in the late innings of a close ballgame when they have to turn the game over to the bullpens. I wonder which manager has more confidence in their bench. Not to mention, good pitching will shut down good hitting 9 times out of 10, and pitching is what takes you places in the playoffs.
"Chase Utley can't polish Martin's shoes right now" Joe Simpson
Definitely.
A good bullpen and a talented bench is what ends up making the difference in many games. For this reason, it’s no wonder that the Braves lead the league with 20 walk off wins. The Phillies best nine may be better than our best nine straight up, but when the time comes to pinch hit for the pitcher in the bottom of the ninth in a tie game with a runner in scoring position, Bobby Cox knows he has guys that will deliver. Charlie Manuel? I bet he’s a bit less confident.
by hailtogeorgia on Aug 18, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
besides...
i think the braves have (if not) the best bench in baseball….
Jason Heyward is what Willis was talking about.....
by Hektor DiPaula on Aug 18, 2010 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
No, he wouldn't start for them.
They have Utley.
Advance apologies if the contents of this sports-based post offended you. I'm just aiming to educate the masses. My law professor says they're asses.
Panthers '010: Save the Richardson family coffers! We'll take the winning if we stumble into it.
by MichaelProcton on Aug 18, 2010 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
granted looking at the stats
their offense is slightly better in some categories and we are better in others, overall their offense is just a bit better
but how about the pitching?
our pitchers are 2nd in hits allowed, runs allowed, earned runs allowed and 1st in HRs allowed
Phillies pitchers are 14th, Tied for 10th, Tied for 10th and 24th in those categories respectively
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
also our team ERA is more than 1/2 a point lower
3.41 for us to 3.92 for them
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
in fact the only 3 categories they are higher than us in are
Complete Games, shutouts and Walks
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
oh and our bullpen is way better than theirs
so they can take those few points here and there on the offense and claim they are better if they want, but we know the truth and what the stats show
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Smoke and mirrors?
Let’s seeeeee…. recent examples:
Phillies beat Marlins in 10 innings 2 weeks ago after a blown foul ball call would have won it for the Fish.
Phillies beat Dodgers after scoring 4 in the 8th, then 4 more in the 9th off their bullpen.
Not saying that the Braves didn’t steal one of the Dodgers themselves, but if you think the Braves are alone in this, then you’re not looking hard enough.
[Mets] GM Omar Minaya confirmed to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News that the Mets aren't going to fire any coaches today. July 26, 2010.
"What was more odd than that pitch being low is that Jeff Francoeur didn't swing at it." -- Jim Powell, Aug. 4, 2010.
ahem
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Aug 18, 2010 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
we still have Matt Diaz and they still have Brad Lidge
ergo, Braves>Phillies
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Aug 18, 2010 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Nothing yet. I’d imagine the deal won’t be finalized until tomorrow morning if it doesn’t get done in the next hour or so.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
per DOB
ajcbraves
Wren and Manno just went into a meeting with Cox, I believe. Deal for Derrek Lee is imminent. Just a matter of being announced.
beat me to it
"C'mon Chip!" Bobby Cox
by ByrneSupremacy on Aug 18, 2010 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
DOB Twitter
Wren and Manno just went into a meeting with Cox, I believe. Deal for Derrek Lee is imminent. Just a matter of being announced.
"C'mon Chip!" Bobby Cox
They just said on the air of the Cubs game that DLee would hold a press conference after the afternoon game with the padres.
NO EXTRA INNINGS!
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
Another Phillie comment
Makes me wonder about the farm system down there that they couldn’t make this shuffle with players within the organization. It doesn’t bode well for the Braves near future.
If Jason Heyward were to hit a home run off of you, you would have to fight the urge to thank him.
Everyone plays Mario Kart Wii, if you don't your a member of Al-Qaeda.
by bravesforever16 on Aug 18, 2010 5:10 PM EDT reply actions
Whoops, to many quote things
If Jason Heyward were to hit a home run off of you, you would have to fight the urge to thank him.
Everyone plays Mario Kart Wii, if you don't your a member of Al-Qaeda.
by bravesforever16 on Aug 18, 2010 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Why are you reading a Phillies blog?
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
It makes appreciate my intelligence
If Jason Heyward were to hit a home run off of you, you would have to fight the urge to thank him.
Everyone plays Mario Kart Wii, if you don't your a member of Al-Qaeda.
by bravesforever16 on Aug 18, 2010 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Not with sentences like that
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
lol
good point!
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
fuck
it makes me appreciate my intelligence, even if it isn’t by much.
If Jason Heyward were to hit a home run off of you, you would have to fight the urge to thank him.
Everyone plays Mario Kart Wii, if you don't your a member of Al-Qaeda.
by bravesforever16 on Aug 18, 2010 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it possible?
to pick up Vitters in this deal if a PTBNL is of higher quality?
by waysouth on Aug 18, 2010 5:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I don’t think he’s going to be that good.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
No, the Cubs...
…aren’t going to give up prospects. To get Vitters and Lee, we would have to give up one of our best prospects and we won’t do that.
no
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Aug 18, 2010 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Rob Neyer doesn't necessarily think it's an upgrade
http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/4858/what-if-braves-get-derrek-lee
He’s an expert! Maybe the Braves should listen to his opinion that Omar Infante will play 3rd base
rob neyer is so stupid
he thinks glaus can man 3B and that infante provides “about as much hitting” as glaus
He's an ESPN contributor
In their contract they must sign a release saying that they will comment only negatively about the Braves, or not at all.
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
“It’s impossible to swing the bat with a bulging disc”
Rob Neyer, meet Chipper Jones. He’s basically been doing that for the past two years (even though it wasn’t a disc)
Carpe Diaz
Yeah, that’s why he’s been hitting .300+ since the AS break.
[Mets] GM Omar Minaya confirmed to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News that the Mets aren't going to fire any coaches today. July 26, 2010.
"What was more odd than that pitch being low is that Jeff Francoeur didn't swing at it." -- Jim Powell, Aug. 4, 2010.
stop giving ESPN these mythical “facts”. They aren’t accepted around the premises of Bristol
Carpe Diaz
DOB tweets
Word now , tho unofficial, is Derrek Lee will hold a press conference after the Cubs game
less than 5 seconds ago via TweetDeck .
Wren and Manno just went into a meeting with Cox, I believe. Deal for Derrek Lee is imminent. Just a matter of being announced.
Carpe Diaz
Anyone know where we could see the press conference?
If Jason Heyward were to hit a home run off of you, you would have to fight the urge to thank him.
Everyone plays Mario Kart Wii, if you don't your a member of Al-Qaeda.
by bravesforever16 on Aug 18, 2010 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
MLBNetwork or MLB.com/.tv are a good bet
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Not sure where you could watch it
I’m in Iowa so I get all their shitty games, I’ll let ya know what he says in case you can’t watch it
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
Comcast sportsnet
Is who airs all their games, not sure if they stream live press conferences.
http://chicago.comcastsportsnet.com/
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
"less than 5 seconds ago"
Way to be on top of it!
If Albert played in the AFL, they’d have to rename it the AZ/NM Fall League, based on where his homers landed.
I heard since his knees are fresh
He’ll be our everyday catcher, and Brian McCann will move to the bench
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
BMac to SS…Hinske to 2nd
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
you're right
you gotta balance those things out
by Clemson Caniac on Aug 18, 2010 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
That
literally made me laugh out loud!
I believe there ought to be a constitutional amendment outlawing Astroturf and the designated hitter. ~ Crash Davis
by Old Braves' Fan on Aug 18, 2010 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
mlbbowman
#Braves blog updated: Sources seem confident deal could be completed w/in the next hour or two. http://tinyurl.com/38c2oe7
OT: Prediction time!
What will the final deal be? I’ll start…
Braves get:
DLee
Cubs get:
Jordan Schafer
Stephen Marek
And cash will be exchanged.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
deal
D Lee for
Schafer and a bushel of georgia peaches
TAKE IT TO DA BANK
James T Paulson
by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
…and the Cubs lost.
[Mets] GM Omar Minaya confirmed to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News that the Mets aren't going to fire any coaches today. July 26, 2010.
"What was more odd than that pitch being low is that Jeff Francoeur didn't swing at it." -- Jim Powell, Aug. 4, 2010.
Rays sweep Rangers...
That team is getting scary good.
[Mets] GM Omar Minaya confirmed to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News that the Mets aren't going to fire any coaches today. July 26, 2010.
"What was more odd than that pitch being low is that Jeff Francoeur didn't swing at it." -- Jim Powell, Aug. 4, 2010.
They’re better than the Yankees.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed.
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Rays pitching is waaaaayyyyy better than Yanks. That would be enough for me to choose them over Yanks.
by romone_braves91 on Aug 18, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
We beat them at the Ted. Nothing to worry about (in the Braves perspective).
by romone_braves91 on Aug 18, 2010 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
This.
Advance apologies if the contents of this sports-based post offended you. I'm just aiming to educate the masses. My law professor says they're asses.
Panthers '010: Save the Richardson family coffers! We'll take the winning if we stumble into it.
by MichaelProcton on Aug 18, 2010 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
And we beat up on them.
Advance apologies if the contents of this sports-based post offended you. I'm just aiming to educate the masses. My law professor says they're asses.
Panthers '010: Save the Richardson family coffers! We'll take the winning if we stumble into it.
by MichaelProcton on Aug 18, 2010 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
its official on MLB network
Derrek Lee is now an Atlanta Braves
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by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 5:22 PM EDT reply actions
yes he is more than 1 guy lmao
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by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
don't believe it until I see it on ESPN
by Clemson Caniac on Aug 18, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
wikipedia
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Aug 18, 2010 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Rosenthal said young pitching prospect
If Jason Heyward were to hit a home run off of you, you would have to fight the urge to thank him.
Everyone plays Mario Kart Wii, if you don't your a member of Al-Qaeda.
by bravesforever16 on Aug 18, 2010 5:24 PM EDT reply actions
we only have like what 15 of those right? lol
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by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
So it’ll probably be an infielder or outfielder
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Three young pitchers to #Cubs: RH Robinson Lopez, RH Tyrelle Harris, LH Jeffrey Lorick. #Braves #MLB
Carpe Diaz
any of them at the top of our list?
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by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Lopez is on the TC chart as 23rd prospect.
That’s it.
[Mets] GM Omar Minaya confirmed to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News that the Mets aren't going to fire any coaches today. July 26, 2010.
"What was more odd than that pitch being low is that Jeff Francoeur didn't swing at it." -- Jim Powell, Aug. 4, 2010.
doesn't narrow it down a whole lot
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Aug 18, 2010 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
uh oh
Derrek Lee deal official per MLB. 3 young pitching prospects coming form the Braves, yikes! Depends who it is, but seem a lot for rental.
I didnt hear 3, only heard 1
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by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
yikes that is a lot then
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by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
WTF!!!!!!
None should be in the top 10 maybe even top 20
If Jason Heyward were to hit a home run off of you, you would have to fight the urge to thank him.
Everyone plays Mario Kart Wii, if you don't your a member of Al-Qaeda.
by bravesforever16 on Aug 18, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
yup that is giving up way too much if they are
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by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone think
Cubs asked for Teheran?
I wonder what the Braves said.
Probably along the lines of PFFFFFT HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA no.
Clemson/Atlanta Braves/Carolina Panthers fan, and inventor of the iChop, 5/31/10
Cubs just announced
Derrek Lee is a Braves
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
3 pitching prospects
RH Robinson Lopez, RH Tyrelle Harris, LH Jeffrey Lorick.
"C'mon Chip!" Bobby Cox
I’m good with that.
Chicago better be eating some money for 3 guys though.
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Not Ty’Relle!
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
by Scott Coleman on Aug 18, 2010 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Heard it from the Horses mouth, Hendry just announced it during his post game press conference
"A good friend of mine used to say, This is a very simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains. Think about that for a while." - Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh
I like the deal.
"Based on stereotypes that are totally untrue and I do not agree with, you would maybe-not be a very good driver..."
"Oh man am I a woman?!"
yo tres....
Jason Heyward is what Willis was talking about.....
by Hektor DiPaula on Aug 18, 2010 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Welcome to Atlanta, Derrek Lee
[Mets] GM Omar Minaya confirmed to Andy Martino of the New York Daily News that the Mets aren't going to fire any coaches today. July 26, 2010.
"What was more odd than that pitch being low is that Jeff Francoeur didn't swing at it." -- Jim Powell, Aug. 4, 2010.
4:25pm: The Braves acquire Lee for three pitching prospects, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (Twitter). The Cubs get right-hander Robinson Lopez, right-hander Tyrelle Harris and left-hander Jeffrey Lorick according to the Cubs, who will send the Braves money in the deal.
by SouthernPanther on Aug 18, 2010 5:33 PM EDT reply actions
Lopez kinda hurts
"Infield hits are sexy, because they require technique."
-Ichiro
by VivaLosBravos on Aug 18, 2010 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I like the deal too, we just got cash and Lee for 3 prospects who were not very high on our list
Id say we did a pretty good job there
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by Jtpdolphins2009 on Aug 18, 2010 5:34 PM EDT reply actions
Hopefully he gets DL’d.
He could use the RnR
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Frank Wren, you motorboating sonovabitch!
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 5:36 PM EDT reply actions
Possibly my favorite comedy of all time.
This guy wants to suck all the cubs dick can he not have an unbias some what partition reguards
by RWH2 on Apr 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT
by justincredubil02 on Aug 18, 2010 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions