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Chipper bashing Yunel

BravesFan — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:56:13 -0000

Chipper bashing Yunel

Jones agreed with Baker's assertion.

"Esco is high strung and he overreacts sometimes," said Jones. "There was no intent there. If you're going to stand on top of the plate, you've got to expect to get hit. If you do get hit, take your base. There's no sense in getting everybody all geared up. It was unnecessary."

Way to go Chipper standing up for one of your teammates. If you disagree with Yunel's reaction, how about just keeping your mouth shut and not bashing one of your guys to reporters. How does Chipper determine it wasn't intentional? Cubans and Dominicans don't always get along and there may have been history we don't know about.
The Braves need some intensity sometimes to rile things up as they've been playing lately only for the paycheck.

MLB mock drafts

BravesFan — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:17:42 -0000

MLB mock drafts

I'm sure most of you are as excited as I am that the Braves have the 7th overalll pick in this year's draft. Hopefully, the draft won't be the only thing we're excited about in June. Please post updated draft sites if you know of any others.
http://www.mymlbdraft.com/MLB-Mock-Draft-2009
http://community.foxsports.com/blogs/seattle_seahawks_rule/2008/10/18/2009_MLB_Mock_Draft

Sheets or Peavy?

BravesFan — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:13:19 -0000

Sheets at around $16 mil a year for 4 years

Peavy at $15.5 mil a year for 4 years as well as giving up prospects and valuable players such as Escobar, Schafer, etc....

I have to go with signing Sheets even though he's injury prone. Peavy is a TJ candidate wating to happen. Sheets can anchor any staff and his injuries have been more nagging rather than season ending so far. Just my thoughts.

Bobby Cox's assessment of Parr

BravesFan — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:33:55 -0000

The veteran skipper said that his new pitcher was "sneaky quick" and likened him to Chuck James, who proved effective until left shoulder problems began bothering him midway through the 2007 season.

"It's almost identical," Cox said. "You wonder how they do it. Nobody got out in front of [Parr's pitches]. He has that knack."

Do you think Cox making this comparison to James is a good thing? How does comparing a young pitcher to another pitcher who has not performed well bode for his confidence? Since Cox will undoubtly be the manager next year with alot of young players, how do you think he fares in cultivating and building their confidence on his team?

Trade Francouer

BravesFan — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:14:05 -0000

What are your thoughts on Francouer's trade value? Maybe we can package him in a deal for Matt Cain. He doesn't look to be improving and is becoming a hole in our lineup. I think he's way overrated including in the field as he doesn't get to balls you think he should. Other than his best in the majors arm, his range in the outfield is subpar. In addition, he has turned down long-term contracts with the Braves the last 2 years so he looks like he will want more than what he deserves. The Braves have offered him the same contract as McCann (who is clearly a better player) only to get turned down because he wants David Wright type money. I think it's time to send him on his way despite the fact he's a local Atlanta area guy.