Tomahawk Chops: Daily Atlanta Braves News Clippings For Wednesday, August 24th
by gondeee on Aug 24, 2011 8:11 AM EDT
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Braves quotes after Tuesday win against Cubs | Atlanta Braves
Jason Heyward, on hitting grand slam to opposite field, applying what he’s been working on: "Yeah, I wasn’t exactly sure when it was going to show up, but tonight’s definitely a good start for that."
Braves closer Craig Kimbrel ties single-season rookie saves mark | braves.com: News
With the scoreless ninth inning produced in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field, Kimbrel recorded his 40th save, matching the Major League rookie record Feliz set last year.
Uggla stands alone among HR-hitting second basemen | ajc.com
Uggla has hit 30 or more homers in five consecutive seasons, while no other player at his position in major league history ever had more than three 30-homer seasons, consecutively or otherwise.
Hinske gets needed at-bats as Freeman rests | braves.com: News
Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez knows Freddie Freeman has been one of his club's most consistent offensive threats over the past two months. At the same time, he understands the value of getting Eric Hinske some regular at-bats with the hope that it will enhance the great value he provides as a pinch-hitter. Thus Gonzalez opted to rest Freeman during Tuesday night's game against the Cubs and give Hinske a start at first base. It was the veteran utility man's third start this month and his first since Aug. 10.
Braves hoping Constanza makes quick return | braves.com: News
Jose Constanza returned to Wrigley Field on Tuesday afternoon and gave the Braves more reason to feel encouraged about the minor right ankle sprain he suffered while racing through the first-base bag with a sixth-inning infield single Monday night. Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez remains hopeful that Constanza could return to his lineup before the completion of this week's four-game series against the Cubs.
Hanson (shoulder) has another setback in recovery | ajc.com
His scheduled bullpen session Tuesday at Wrigley Field was cancelled after Hanson felt soreness again in his troublesome pitching shoulder, this time following a mere nine-pitch throwing session Monday. That was the first time he threw from a mound since Aug. 6.
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Kimbrel for ROY?
It should be a forgone conclusion if he keeps this up. Gorilla arm is a beast!
"Baseball is the only place in life where a sacrifice is really appreciated."
Not so fast my friend...
Kimbrel is only being discussed this seriously because of the existence of the “Save” stat. Venters would likely have just as many Saves if his and Kimbrel’s roles were reversed.
Freeman plays a position and bats to a level of effectiveness that is much tougher to replace…plus he’s at the top of his peer group in several key batting statistics.
by TBuzz on Aug 24, 2011 10:59 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
THIS
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Aug 24, 2011 4:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
1) Kimbrel is not just impressive because of the “save” stat. He is impressive because of all his numbers that puts him as one of the best, if not the best, reliever in the game. A position player always gets greater leverage than a pitcher, and much more than a reliever. But Kimbrel is dominate enough that he closes that edge and surpasses it. Freddie, on the other hand, has had a great rookie season. But he is not so dominate at his position that he is a sure winner over Kimbrel, or even a sure thing over Danny Espinosa.
2) I know “saves” are a dumb stat, you know “saves” is a dumb stat, but those who vote for ROY generally believe in the stat. He should to shatter the rookie record, and that will carry great weight with the actual voters whether we agree or not.
"Baseball is the only place in life where a sacrifice is really appreciated."
Espinosa
Espinosa has no shot at this point. He’s not even hitting .230 anymore. No one could look at FF’s stat’s and Espinosa’s and seriously pick Espinosa. Well maybe a couple people, but certainly not many.
Rookie record in saves, scoreless innings pitched, strikeouts, batting average against, etc, it all will add up, you really could just flip a coin between Freeman and Kimbrel, they both have brought so much to the team, and have gotten better as the season goes on. Its a decision I would not want to make. On a daily basis Freeman probably brings more, but Kimbrel slams the door in dominating fashion when he gets the ball. If you look at it from more of an production per opportunities given standpoint, you can probably make the argument that Kimbrel makes more of his opportunities. On the other hand, Freeman is in there contributing daily. Again, not a decision I would want to make.
what about Vance Worley?
Can he win ROY? I would hate that.
The PuertoRican Kid
by Kobe:The Legend on Aug 24, 2011 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Possible...
The writers have a hard on for philly
"I wasn’t thinking about it. That’s the worst celebration of all time. I didn’t know what to do. I got lost in the moment." - Brian McCann
by HansonManCrush on Aug 24, 2011 4:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The defensive component of that stat for Freeman is A) inconclusive given the SSS, and B) flawed for 1B because range factors are naturally inhibited.
by TBuzz on Aug 24, 2011 1:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Baseball Reference then
Craig Kimbrel: rWAR: 2.9
Freddie Freeman: oWAR: 2.0 (takes out defense)
There are no facts supporting the position that Freeman is harder to replace than Kimbrel. Also Kimbrel’s dominance is irregardless of Saves.
1) “irregardless” is not a word
2) You are changing my mind. I was out of the loop for over half of this scoreless streak Kimbrel is on. Didn’t realize he’s sporting a 1.35 FIP which has to be one of the best in baseball…if not THE best.
by TBuzz on Aug 24, 2011 3:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I’d say right now he’s about a 90-95% lock for it.
if he hits 50 saves (a very real possibility) he is 100% a lock. 50 saves puts him above the best season for a rookie closer talk and into one of the best seasons for a closer period range. At this point he has a shot at the NL record as well, I don’t think he’ll get to 62, but 56 isn’t out of the question. not to mention his scoreless streak and his strikeout rate.
wouldn't a draw for rookie of the year be wonderful?
do bad the odds are so against it.
all depends who does the best in the play offs i think if freedie gets alot of hits hrs he will win or if kimbrel gets alot of key saves he will win it
I’m 99% sure that all votes are due last day of regular season.
by stealing3rd on Aug 24, 2011 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
dident posey win it because of his performance in the play offs
by Brett Davies on Aug 24, 2011 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions
No.
Voting occurs before the playoffs.
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
Winning is fun
even it isn’t pretty. Glad to see Heyward going the other way. I cant count the number of times I told him to quit trying to pull everything, but ultimately it took Chipper working with him in the cage. Still got to find a way to have him and Constanza in the line up together, one of them needs to learn to play SS. The dynamics of this team are unlike anything the Braves have had, Pitching, bullpen, power, speed, just thinking about it will make your head explode. I like our chances against anybody right now.
Haha!
@SurfingTheMets Andy Martino
Just ran into Gary “Sarge” Matthews in hallway. He said: “Tell them the Sarge said it—The Mets are crybabies. That’s why they lose.”
"Baseball is the only place in life where a sacrifice is really appreciated."
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