2009 Atlanta Braves

[CWood2]

Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

That trade makes no sense. Hart isn't the answer to igniting the offense, and Franceour isn't so hopeless that he needs to be in a trade with valuable pitching just to be able to unload him.

[Speedy]

Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

I wonder who the prospect is? Giving up Vasquez is pretty darn steep. Hart for Francouer isn't bad.

Hart is an upgrade but it's like going from an F to a D...he hits for a little more pop, has a higher OBP but doesn't have the same caliber of defense. Regardless, there's nothing in Milwaukee I want...Cleveland already got their good prospects last year, unless the Brewers would unload Alcides Escobar which definately won't happen.

I think a possible trade (just thinking) would be sending Vazquez, Francoeur/Kelly & Moylan to Cleveland for either DeRosa or Matt LaPorta and a couple of prospects. First, I'd make sure Huddy's rehab is making good progress but otherwise I could see that being a win-win: we would have 5 SPs when Huddy returns, Cleveland desperately needs pitching and we get a high-end hitter.

I'd like to keep Javy since he's pitching well but Kawakami isn't going anywhere with that contract, Lowe's the top starter and JJ & Hanson are the future so I see no other alternative if GM Wren is truly going to get a good hitter.

[Garydee]

Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

Hart is an upgrade but it's like going from an F to a D...he hits for a little more pop, has a higher OBP but doesn't have the same caliber of defense. Regardless, there's nothing in Milwaukee I want...Cleveland already got their good prospects last year, unless the Brewers would unload Alcides Escobar which definately won't happen.

I think a possible trade (just thinking) would be sending Vazquez, Francoeur/Kelly & Moylan to Cleveland for either DeRosa or Matt LaPorta and a couple of prospects. First, I'd make sure Huddy's rehab is making good progress but otherwise I could see that being a win-win: we would have 5 SPs when Huddy returns, Cleveland desperately needs pitching and we get a high-end hitter.

I'd like to keep Javy since he's pitching well but Kawakami isn't going anywhere with that contract, Lowe's the top starter and JJ & Hanson are the future so I see no other alternative if GM Wren is truly going to get a good hitter.

Not a bad idea. Maybe Wren reads these forums and tries this. LOL

[Garydee]

Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

The player I would like to get would be Brian Roberts from Baltimore. We would have a true lead off guy and we could then move Mclouth to the 4th or 5th spot where he belongs.

[Garydee]

Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

*sigh* Another shutout.

[crques]

Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

*sigh* Another shutout.

I cannot emphasize enough how painful it is watching this team. I don't even know why I keep tormenting myself. Another outstanding outing from Vasquez with nothing to show but a loss. I bet he's begging to be traded.

[p_rushing]

Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

What has happened to the Braves today, I don't know who these guys are.

2 SB, back to back bunts by Pardo and Johnson (although Johnson bunted it right to the catcher) in on 4 innings.

I guess Bobby must of watched a video on how to play small ball, since its been so long he must have forgotten how play small ball.

[Garydee]

Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

I don't even know why I keep tormenting myself.

I know what you mean. I'm a glutton for punishment as well. LOL. At least we won today, although it wasn't pretty. Atlanta went 0-27 with RISP this series. Pathetic.

[Speedy]

Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

Meanwhile Hanson pitched a beauty of a game against one of the league's best offenses. The pitching was spectacular in this series and really gave our bullpen a much needed break.

Also, as if Kelly Johnson's offensive woes weren't enough, all of the errors he's made the past few games are adding fuel to the fire.

[Heisman316]

Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

We should've definately made the move for Mark DeRosa.

He could play 2B for Kelly, RF for Frenchy and 3B when Chipper is hurt. I'm not sure if he plays SS or not.

[jt45]

Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

A little late on this, but Hanson is amazing. I am more and more impressed with him after each start.

If only Bobby would come to his senses and get KJ out of the lineup in favor of Prado. Frenchy is starting to come around, Chipper's slump is bound to end soon. Those are all factors that will lead to our offense improving. I didn't even mention how well Garrett has been hitting lately. I still have faith in this team, but we need that one more move to put us over the top.

[p_rushing]

Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

The coming series with the Philly will determine the season.

[jt45]

Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

I think it will go along way. We get 2-of-3 and immediately we are back in the thick.

[Speedy]

Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

If Bobby would quit putting Kelly in the lineup in stead of Prado and put Frenchy hitting 8th we could probably score more runs...or if Hanson could pitch everyday with all of the shutout innings he's accumulating.

[p_rushing]

Re: 2009 Atlanta Braves

Phillies better look out, Frenchy is bring his lucky boxers. This must be the key to his turn around recently.

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/braves/stories/2009/06/29/braves_francoeur_lucky_underwear.html?cxntlid=thbz_hm