Ernie All American 45943 Posts user info edit post |
Go Braves]
11/7/2011 6:33:52 PM |
ncsuapex SpaceForRent 37776 Posts user info edit post |
You waited a week and this is all you came up with?
Go Braves! 11/7/2011 7:19:31 PM |
Ernie All American 45943 Posts user info edit post |
Hey, you, apex
[Edited on November 7, 2011 at 7:27 PM. Reason : Bases Loaded, One Out: The Derek Lowe Story] 11/7/2011 7:25:29 PM |
ncsuapex SpaceForRent 37776 Posts user info edit post |
I lowe you too ernie, I lowe you too. 11/7/2011 7:55:23 PM |
BrickTop All American 4508 Posts user info edit post |
Jair and Prado on the trade market; apparently a deal fell through with the royals already. already in the 2011 thread my bad
[Edited on November 7, 2011 at 8:37 PM. Reason : ]
11/7/2011 8:24:14 PM |
rflong All American 11472 Posts user info edit post |
Not bad on the first post. I am not real excited about seeing Derek Lowe's face everytime I post in this thread over the next 12 months, but even if the Braves suck, looking at him in an Indians uniform will at least bring some joy.
As for the 2012 Season. My Projections:
Lineup: 1. Bourne - CF 2. Heyward - RF (assuming he's healthy and plays well in ST, maybe FFF in #2 hole?) 3. Chipper -3B 4. Uggla - 2B 5. McCann - C 6. Freeman - 1B 7. Prado - LF 8. Whoever the fuck will be playing SS
Rotation: 1. Hanson 2. Hudson 3. Jurrjens 4. Medlen 5. Beachy/Minor/Delgado/Teheran (whoever pitches better in ST)
Pen: Not going to guess at everyone as I have no idea what the Braves plan to do with some of the young arms, but as long as EOF, Venters, and Kimbrel are there and Moylan can get healthy, then
[Edited on November 7, 2011 at 9:26 PM. Reason : Forgot Beachy!] 11/7/2011 9:22:33 PM |
Ernie All American 45943 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "1. Hanson 2. Hudson 3. Jurrjens 4. Medlen 5. Beachy/Minor/Delgado/Teheran" |
God damn this is awesome
No team has ever had a staff this loaded with young guys
[Edited on November 7, 2011 at 9:30 PM. Reason : Is Kawakami still in AA?]11/7/2011 9:29:34 PM |
sbkurtz Veteran 424 Posts user info edit post |
Kawakami's contract expired as soon as our collapse was official 11/7/2011 11:02:38 PM |
rflong All American 11472 Posts user info edit post |
Still some injury concerns with the rotation as who knows what is up with Hanson's shoulder or if JJ is 100% after his knee issues. Plus Hudson is getting older and Medlen is coming off Tommy John even though he looked great at the end of the year.
Beachy and all the young guns are going to be limited somewhat by innings. Regardless though it is awesome that the Braves have so many options and can actually team that with a great bullpen (for once) as well as a serviceable lineup.
Definitely excited for next year. NL East is going to be a beast next season. 11/7/2011 11:03:15 PM |
Ernie All American 45943 Posts user info edit post |
Kimbrel won the ROY, as expected. All 32 first-place votes. 11/14/2011 3:12:38 PM |
amac884 All American 25609 Posts user info edit post |
such a letdown compared to last year's thread 11/14/2011 3:14:05 PM |
Ernie All American 45943 Posts user info edit post |
FUCK YOU AMAC 11/14/2011 3:14:46 PM |
amac884 All American 25609 Posts user info edit post |
11/14/2011 3:15:25 PM |
Phil LOLlins All American 1402 Posts user info edit post |
word is the Braves are trading Prado for Delmon young 11/14/2011 3:51:59 PM |
BrickTop All American 4508 Posts user info edit post |
I'd take some exception to that deal. Granted, both YOung/Prado are somewhat buy-low candidates, but I'd think you could get more than a .268/12 HR/@$6M/'attitude' player for Prado. 11/14/2011 4:06:00 PM |
Phil LOLlins All American 1402 Posts user info edit post |
id argue that he's probably plays closer to his 2009 form than 2010. dude was hurt on and off for the first 4 months of the season
he killed the ball when he joined the tigers and he finished 7th or 8th in the MVP voting in 2009 I believe 11/14/2011 4:29:56 PM |
Ernie All American 45943 Posts user info edit post |
I'll take that deal
Young is overpriced, but fuck it
We trying to win a ring 11/14/2011 5:01:23 PM |
BJCaudill21 Not an alcoholic 8015 Posts user info edit post |
Delmon hits lefties really well too.. I don't know who is better in the OF, but Young has a hose.. I remember him throwing in the low 90s when we were like 17 at showcases. 11/14/2011 5:03:31 PM |
Steven All American 6156 Posts user info edit post |
What about buying low on Sizemore? 11/14/2011 5:44:49 PM |
Phil LOLlins All American 1402 Posts user info edit post |
^ if you do, enjoy the 30-40 games a year.
if everyone tries to buy low on him, they eventually wont be buying low 11/14/2011 6:00:39 PM |
MrLuvaLuva85 All American 4265 Posts user info edit post |
IOP1 11/16/2011 11:17:51 AM |
Ernie All American 45943 Posts user info edit post |
Moylan, Medlen and Hanson are, uh, Kimbreling
11/19/2011 2:17:54 PM |
MrLuvaLuva85 All American 4265 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "mlbbowman Mark Bowman #Braves will not offer arbitration to Alex Gonzalez. 3 minutes ago " |
nothing new here, just official i guess11/23/2011 11:18:29 AM |
Steven All American 6156 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "^ if you do, enjoy the 30-40 games a year." |
true, but if you are able to buy low, and he does play like shit...cut his ass lose...maybe he will play better if he just signs a one year do good or go home deal.11/23/2011 11:53:15 AM |
Ernie All American 45943 Posts user info edit post |
Sizemore re-signed with the Indians for 1y/$5m + $4m in incentives
Would not have liked him at that price 11/23/2011 1:33:14 PM |
rflong All American 11472 Posts user info edit post |
^ I don't think that is a bad deal for a guy like Sizemore. He could finally stay healthy and be the next year's Berkman. 11/23/2011 1:41:56 PM |
crazy_carl All American 4073 Posts user info edit post |
iop1 11/23/2011 6:31:54 PM |
Ernie All American 45943 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "Former big leaguer John Rocker admitted during a radio interview this week that he tested positive for steroids following a 1999 interview with Sports Illustrated that generated plenty of negative attention.
Rocker told radio host and freelance writer Mike Silva that the league insisted he be tested following the interview and that the results returned positive. He said: "Let's be honest. Who wasn't [using steroids]?"" |
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111213&content_id=26155430&vkey=news_atl&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl
WOW THERE GOES MY RESPECT FOR JOHN ROCKER12/13/2011 6:30:52 PM |
rflong All American 11472 Posts user info edit post |
Rocker was fucking huge during his two years of being good. No surprise he was roided up. Juiced up Rocker should fight juiced up Farnsworth in a battle of pitchers who were good as closers for about 50 games. 12/13/2011 6:52:24 PM |
Ernie All American 45943 Posts user info edit post |
Moylan and Conrad non-tendered
That means Conrad, Lowe, McLouth, Sherrill, Linebrink, Gonzalez, Wilson, Lugo... all gone... that's like 75% of the Melky Cabrera All-Stars. What a fucking incredible offseason so far, and I don't think Wren has acquired anyone. Who am I going to hate next year?] 12/14/2011 12:20:27 PM |
BrickTop All American 4508 Posts user info edit post |
DOB has been tweeting/responding all day about Baltimore and Atlanta "having discussions"...
which has led to alot of speculation over who might be involved: Jurrjens for Adam Jones? Nolan Reimold?
also, some rumors that we are a serious suitor for Nick Punto as MI-util guy
:/
[Edited on December 14, 2011 at 12:43 PM. Reason : ] 12/14/2011 12:42:47 PM |
rflong All American 11472 Posts user info edit post |
^ If the Braves managed to land Jones that would be awesome. He needs to learn how to not be so aggresive as a .320 OBP is going to make him the next Franceour if he doesnt improve.
Reimhold showed some good pop and may have more upside than Jones at this point. I'd like to see the Braves get more than that for JJ, but both would help for sure.
So the Braves non tendered Conrad and Moylan. Maybe they'll bring Moylan back, but Brooks may have just seen his career end. Oh well for a 1.5 yr backup that dude had more big hits and horrible plays than any backup I can remember. 12/14/2011 1:23:51 PM |
BJCaudill21 Not an alcoholic 8015 Posts user info edit post |
So I guess they think Pastornicki or Hicks will be ready to go at SS? I liked A-Gonz.. I don't really care if my SS hits .230 with 15 HRs if he plays really well defensively. I'll take that outta my 8 hitter
Alex Gonzalez signed with the Brewers yesterday apparently
[Edited on December 14, 2011 at 1:27 PM. Reason : ~] 12/14/2011 1:26:16 PM |
Ernie All American 45943 Posts user info edit post |
Yeah, I had no problems with Gonzalez. Best defensive SS in the NL, who gives a shit if he can hit.
DOB has mentioned the Braves are looking for a veteran backup for Pastornicky. If Pastornicky is the opening day starter, I feel like he probably won't be there for long. Doesn't have nearly the pedigree or polish that Heyward or Freeman had. 12/14/2011 2:37:55 PM |
ssjamind All American 30098 Posts user info edit post |
added to my topics 12/14/2011 3:02:53 PM |
rflong All American 11472 Posts user info edit post |
I can't believe the Braves are putting so much faith in Pastornicky right now. The SS position is so weak across baseball right now that the Braves probably should not have given up on Gonzalez so easily. Maybe they can get Pastornicky on HGH. 12/14/2011 4:24:33 PM |
BJCaudill21 Not an alcoholic 8015 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "some rumors that we are a serious suitor for Nick Punto as MI-util guy" |
Punto has already been signed by the RedSox..
maybe we'll get Renteria again12/14/2011 4:36:45 PM |
BrickTop All American 4508 Posts user info edit post |
ok so when i posted that, punto was still a FA... but i did come to post that he had agreed to a deal with boston. i was kinda hoping we'd land him, he's great as far as utility guys are concerned (good defense across several positions and won't kill you with the bat).
AFAIK, pastor is pretty good defensively. He'll be hard pressed to do worse offensively. if he can get on base better, but is a small tick below Agon defensively, I'd call it a wash. all things considered, it won't be tough to do worse.
and I agree with rflong, (SS being weak), but I will use that argument to say that's why pastor should get a shot. you're pretty much going to need to fill the position with a light hitting glove-minded player, so why not let the minimum salary guy do it and let him learn big league pitching - he'll have to do it eventually anyway. 12/14/2011 4:53:10 PM |
BrickTop All American 4508 Posts user info edit post |
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/will-the-atlanta-braves-youth-movement-doom-their-2012-season/ interesting article on the braves youth and pastornicky 12/16/2011 2:15:30 PM |
Slave Famous Become Wrath 34079 Posts user info edit post |
http://www.stitchkingdom.com/disney-pixars-brave-involved-trademark-dispute-atlanta-braves-18929/
12/22/2011 11:52:11 AM |
Ernie All American 45943 Posts user info edit post |
12/22/2011 1:06:38 PM |
akaseinfeld All American 1608 Posts user info edit post |
I don't know if it was posted in the MLB thread, but Braves head trainer Jeff Porter lost his wife in a car accident on New Years Eve. They were on their way to a bowl game, and a State Trooper ran a red light on his way to assist another trooper, hitting Porter's SUV.
Trooper has been fired. http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/trooper-fired-after-fatal-1292228.html
Quote : | "Since he joined the State Patrol in 2002, Trooper Donald Crozier has been involved in twenty accidents in his patrol car, according to his personnel record.
Seven of those accidents were determined to be his fault and he was disciplined for them. Since 2008 he had been at fault in five accidents. Last year he had two accidents in two days. One on February 8, 2011 and one on February 10,2011. He was at fault in both accidents.
" |
http://www.11alive.com/rss/article/220800/40/DOWNTOWN--GSP-Trooper-had-history-of-accidents1/9/2012 7:17:16 AM |
ncsuapex SpaceForRent 37776 Posts user info edit post |
Damn. That's fucked up 1/9/2012 7:31:22 AM |
Ernie All American 45943 Posts user info edit post |
Somehow that is Derek Lowe's fault. 1/9/2012 8:35:40 AM |
Jeepin4x4 #Pack9 35774 Posts user info edit post |
read that over the weekend. what a tragedy. 1/9/2012 8:41:26 AM |
MrLuvaLuva85 All American 4265 Posts user info edit post |
saw on twitter braves have a new alternate jersey or something? anyone know or able to find pictures? 1/9/2012 9:53:03 AM |
Jeepin4x4 #Pack9 35774 Posts user info edit post |
no pics yet. just a new alternate road jersey afaik. 1/9/2012 11:37:30 AM |
BrickTop All American 4508 Posts user info edit post |
http://www.sportslogos.net/blog/2012/01/15/braves-new-2012-throwback-alt-leaked/ new alternates leaked.
like. 1/17/2012 11:31:37 AM |
MrLuvaLuva85 All American 4265 Posts user info edit post |
nice...pretty cool
different but not over the top
[Edited on January 17, 2012 at 12:04 PM. Reason : sdf] 1/17/2012 12:04:35 PM |
PKSebben All American 1386 Posts user info edit post |
As a Phillies fan, let me say I have respect for you guys. Hopefully 2 NL East teams in the playoffs this year. 1/17/2012 12:08:42 PM |