SB Nation User Blog: AlRoBraves95

Uggla for Vazquez?

AlRoBraves95 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:09:45 -0000

ESPN Reports: "The Atlanta Braves and Florida Marlins may match up on a trade involving a couple of valuable pieces". This is an insiders issue in which I refuse to pay for. Yes, i know it's less then $3 a month but who pays for baseball news in the era of internet? Not Me. I dont know much about the deal but this is what is out there. Hudson re-signs so let the rumors begin!

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH..................

AlRoBraves95 — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:23:24 -0000

Please correct me if I am wrong. Are the Braves 2 games back of the wild card with 6 games to play? Are the Braves playing there best baseball this season? If you answered yes to all of my questions then then you might be asking yourself, what's the problem Al? Support. Last night I am watching the game and it's as empty as a Expos game. It almost seems like it was a little league game being played in another planet. My question is, "Where are the Fans". I live in NY and I dont know much about how the Braves organization is promoting the team but it seems like no one cares. This season there were more Brave fans in Citifield then Met fans. I know the fans are out there but what gives? Is it hard to get to Turner Field? Are the tickets expensive? There is no excuse why Turner Field isn't rocking. Where are the waving towels? Where's the Tomahawk? Where's the boos, the cheers, the excitment. I am tired of Yankee and Met fans telling me that Brave fans are like zombies. You look at the Rockies and it's packed. No empty seats, the place looks like it's about to fall apart. We need that atmosphere for these last 6 games of the season. Believe it or not players feed off of that excitement and tend to play harder. Even Derek Jeter admits that having a packed house every night does help players's play and keeps them more focused and relaxed.

Braves placed OF Nate McLouth on the 15 - day DL due to sore left hamstring; recalled OF Reid Gorecki

AlRoBraves95 — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:53:39 -0000

Oh boy. The Braves placed Nate on the DL which doesn't come to as a surprise to me. He missed a few games then tried to play through the Phillies series and was taken out of the game becuase of the injury. I am not to worried because Nate, as we all saw, was struggling st the plate. I am a little worried about his replacement in the lineup; Ryan Chruch. He's in a RISP slump. He struck out on Saturday with runners on and poped up with the bases loaded last night. He needs to hit in those situations as some of our regualars are out (Prado) or struggling (Escobar, CJ, GA and Adam).

Indians expected to trade Victor Martinez

AlRoBraves95 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:55:44 -0000

Now that the Indians have traded Cliff Lee, rival executives fully expect Cleveland to deal All-Star catcher Victor Martinez in the 48 hours before the trade deadline. Victor is only making $4.5million this year and is due to make $7million next year(option) Now imagine Victor, switching hitting 1st base hitting between CJ and Big Mac McCann. That would take alot of pressure off those two. Martinez, 30, is hitting .283 this season, with 15 homers and 67 RBIs, with an on-base percentage of .367. Martinez represented the Indians at the All-Star Game in St. Louis earlier this month. If the Indians didnt get much for Cliff Lee, why should the Braves give up alot. I say throw in Kotchman, Jo Jo Reyes, and KJ. What do you guys think?

Trade Jair, Vasquez, and Lowe! Offense the worst in Braves HISTORY!

AlRoBraves95 — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:51:36 -0000

Long time Braves fan here from NYC, and I might be exagerating when I say trade those guys but I feel bad for our pitchers. These guys are pitching there brains out and are getting no results other then a L. Weither it be 7 innings of shut out baseball, our pitchers are getting the worse end of it. JJ, Vasquez, and Lowe deserve better treatment. On a good team Vasquez would of had at least 10 wins or more. Same goes for JJ and Lowe. Yes, they;ve had there moments but whats the point, they were going to lose anyways. The Braves offenses has to be the worst offense in the history of the Braves organization. It's just pitifull watching everyday. Doesnt pitching win games? Not in this case. Hitting does if you ask me. The Phillies were 1-8 on there homestand, lol, and the Braves couldnt make up ground? We actually lost ground during that week. Now were looking at the Nationals becuase thats the only team we are better then. ITS A LOST SEASON! Sorry

Griffey to decide between M's and Braves by Monday or Tuesday

AlRoBraves95 — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:31:12 -0000

Multiple sources have indicated that free-agent slugger Ken Griffey Jr. will decide between the Mariners and Atlanta Braves either by today or early Tuesday at the latest. The Braves are said to have no more than $2.5 million in total compensation to offer the 39-year-old, with base salary likely to be less than $2 million. But the Braves do offer Griffey the possibility of seeing his daughter play basketball in Atlanta while his son will be starting high-school football just an hour's flight away in Orlando, Fla., where Griffey has a home. It seems Griffey will play in Atlanta. For one, he doesnt need the money and at this point in his career, family is probablity more important. He's 20 minutes away from Spring Training in Orlando and the Braves have a better chance of making the playoffs then the M's.

Hampton leaves Astros for treatment

AlRoBraves95 — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:08:30 -0000

Let the fun begin! Astros left-hander Mike Hampton is returning to Houston to get treatment for an irregular heartbeat. Hampton was to be examined Monday by team physician Dr. Jim Muntz and will undergo a procedure that corrects his heartbeat with an electrical current. The condition was discovered during an EKG test Saturday that was part of the routine physical for Astros pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training. The Astros say the irregularity was minor and they hope to have Hampton back in camp Thursday. For those that wanted Hampton to re-sign with te Braves, how do you say now? Way a go Frank!

Outfield Options

AlRoBraves95 — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:35:54 -0000

Now that Abreu has signed with the Angels and Adam has signed with the lowly Nats, it seems the Braves have little options in getting there LF. The only players that are out there are Ken Griffey, Jim Edmonds, Luis Gonzalez, and Garret Anderson. None of these options are appealing but lets see if any of these players can really help the Braves. Lets break them down: Ken Griffey, 40, has been hurt since going to the Reds. Showed a little life last year but looks like he's heading back home to Seattle. Batted .245 with the Reds and .260 with the WS. Thanks but no Thanks! Jim Edmonds! This can be very interesting. Jim, 38, can be a one year bridge for Shafer. Batted .256 19HRS and 45rbi's in 250 at-bats with the Cubs. Is still solid in CF and still has a little pop. Stick him between Jeff and Kotch and you may get a balanced lineup. May be looking for a one-year deal with incentives. Nick Swisher, 27, batted .219 in 153 games last year with the Sox's. Yes he's still young and is a switch hitter but too expensive, doesnt hit for average(.244 career BA, but averages 28hrs a season) doesnt solve our 4th hole problem. $5.3 mil next year, $6.75 in 2010, $9mil in 2011 and $10.25mil team option in 2012. Worse comes to worse, I wouldnt mind taking him. Garret Anderson, 36, career .296 hitter, decent OBP 325 last year and a solid defender. Good guy in the club house, a veteran, and a great teammate. Has been averaing about 81 rbi's the last few years and has been hitting around 17hrs and batting .280. Obviously past his prime but can be a decent pickup. Luis Gonzalez,40, 3 teams in 3 years. Played in 136 games last year with the Marlins and his power is declining fast. Only 8hrs, 47rbi's and batted .260. At best, a 4th outfielder. Summary: If I had to pick, i would sign Edmonds to a one-year $4million deal and trade for Swisher, what do you think??

Andrew to the Rangers, Ohman gone, Will Glavine accept the offer?What does this mean?

AlRoBraves95 — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:42:09 -0000

The NY Post reported that Andrew Jones will sign with an already crowded outfield Texas Rangers team to a minor league deal worth $500k. Good Luck in Texas! Will Ohman had an offer on the table from the Braves since the beginning of the winter meetings and that offer is now off! Tom Glavine was offered a contract some where in the neighborhhod of $1-2million dollars, will Glavine accept that offer is TBD. I have a sense the Braves are going to make a move for an OF before Spring Training begins next week. Jones not offered a contract, Glavine offered $1mil, Ohman deal off the table. What do you think? Are the Braves saving money to go after that Bat? let me Know what you think!

Let Glavine Walk!

AlRoBraves95 — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:47:33 -0000

Yes Glavine went to Dr. Andrews and got the ok the his arm is fine and yes he will be ready for Spring Training. We all know that the Braves have only $8 million to spend on Glavine and an outfielder. The Braves have more then enough pitchers to plug into the 5 hole. We have alot of options with pitchers such as Jo-Jo, Morton, Hanson, Campillo etc.. Do we really need to sign Glavine for 3.5 million plus incentives? That cuts into our budget of $8 million into $4.5 million. Yes the market is dropping but you still wont sign Dunn for $4.5 million a year, maybe $5 but Glavine is not talking $3million. I say let the inexperience pitchers battle it out for the last spot and give Dunn $6 million a year and give Ohman $2 mii a year. What do you think?