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O'Ventbrel
by drumzalicious on Mar 10, 2012 9:47 PM EST
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This is a post/discussion brought to light by an MLBTR suggesting Eric O'Flaherty as an extension candidate.
Say it isn't so
Apparently the Nationals might be close to acquiring Gio Gonzalez. Red Sox are also in the picture but the Nationals seem more willing to give up the prospects to get him.
That would give them quite a top 3 in their rotation
Zimmerman
Strasburg
Gonzalez
How about Prado to the Rockies???
Troy Renck posted a few tweets that got some buzz going. Stating how good Prado would be in the Rockies lineup and saying how Dexter Fowler could possibly be a target. I'm pretty sure we'd have to add a lower level prospect with Prado to get Fowler but man that would be something great.
Last year Fowlwer posted a slash line of .266/.363/.432. Him in the OF with Bourn and Heyward would be quite amazing. Also him hitting 2nd behind Bourn would be great as well.
Thoughts????
Off-Season Rosterbation Thread
by drumzalicious on Sep 29, 2011 10:51 PM EDT
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Seems as though overnight quite a few rosterbation posts popped up. Just trying to clean things up and put everything in the same spot.
Possible 2012 25 Man Roster:
C: McCann
1B: Freeman
2B: Uggla
SS: ???
3B: Chip
RF: Heyward
CF: Bourn
LF: Prado
Starting Pitching:
1. Hudson
2. Jurrjens
3. Hanson
4. Beachy
5. Lowe
Bullpen:
CL: Kimbrel
LHP: Venters
LHP: O'Flaherty
RHP: Martinez
???
???
???
Bench:
Ross
Hinske
Conrad
Diaz
??
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The case for acquiring . . . .
by drumzalicious on Jun 22, 2011 12:34 AM EDT
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ONE ROSTERBATION THREAD!!! =^P
The 2011 Atlanta Braves Offense
by drumzalicious on May 14, 2011 12:06 AM EDT
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We are about 25% through the season so far. The team sports a 21-19 record and is currently 5.5 games behind the Phillies in the NL East. I figured I would do a bit of a breakdown for the season so far.
The debate. SHOULD the Braves acquire another piece. I say yes.
by drumzalicious on Dec 16, 2010 12:43 PM EST
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Title edited at the suggestion of Cavebird
So lately after the Phillies acquired Cliff Lee a lot of people have been debating whether they feel the Braves should make another move. Some feel that we should make a move for a top flight SP (Matt Garza, Zach Greinke, etc.) Others feel that we should make a move for a bat.
I personally feel we should make a move for a bat. I like our rotation as it stands and the only way I would feel like we should make a move for a SP is if someone comes to us wanting to take on Derek Lowe and all but about 5 mil of his contract (I'm looking at you NYY). However if that doesn't happen I don't see the team acquiring a SP. It would be nice to get someone like Matt Garza but we just don't have the money to get him. It would allow Mike Minor and Brandon Beachy to build up some endurance by pitching a full season in AAA and having two insurance arms in case someone goes down but because of money I just don't see it. So let's talk about bats.
Rosterbation Thread: The Aftermath
by drumzalicious on Dec 3, 2010 5:27 PM EST
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So this past week was probably one of the most busiest so far this offseason and in the after math a few more options are available and a few pieces have been added and removed from our roster
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2011 Free Agent Predictions
by drumzalicious on Nov 3, 2010 11:26 PM EDT
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2011 Free Agent Predictions
Just for some fun lets try to predict where some of the top free agents will land. Not really any prize or any thing just some casual fun. I know there are some people that are missing from the list but I didn't want to have TOO long of a list. Feel free to throw in some that you think of.
ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN FOLKS!!!
by drumzalicious on Oct 11, 2010 11:45 PM EDT
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Very early offseason rosterbation
by drumzalicious on Sep 6, 2010 12:32 PM EDT
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Hey everyone. The offseason hasn't even started and already we have a variety of posts speculating at possible targets for the Braves this offseason.
Some holes we will have to fill
1. Closer
2. Center Field
3. Left Field
4. Possibly 3B
Right now we project as such
C: Brian McCann
1B: Freddie Freeman
2B: Martin Prado
SS: Alex Gonzalez
3B: Possibly Chipper Jones
RF: Jason Heyward
CF: ???
LF: ???
Starting Pitching:
1. Tim Hudson
2. Jair Jurrjens
3. Tommy Hanson
4. Derek Lowe
5. Mike Minor
Relief Pitching:
RHP: Peter Moylan
RHP: Scott Proctor
RHP: Christhian Martinez
LHP: Eric O'Flaherty
LHP: Johnny Venters
Bench:
C: David Ross
INF: Brooks Conrad
INF: Omar Infante
People we don't know what to do with:
Brandon Beachy
READY! AIM! FIRE!!!!!
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Infielder Brandon Hicks will not be available to play when the Major League roster expands next week. Hicks broke a bone near the top of his right index finger while attempting to bunt Friday night with Gwinnett.
What can we realistically expect this offseason ?
by drumzalicious on Aug 23, 2010 2:32 PM EDT
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Hey everyone. Just wanted to bring everyone together to discuss what they think will happen this offseason.
I see some people saying how we should sign Crawford/Werth etc but I really don't see that stuff happening. The Braves have been cutting payroll for the last few years and this year our payroll was down to 86mil from about 95mil last year.
Why all the hate on Kawakami?
by drumzalicious on Aug 3, 2010 2:12 PM EDT
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Every since he's been an Atlanta Brave a lot of people have had such a hateful attitude towards Kawakami. Saying he sucks, he shouldn't start on any team, he's not earning his contract etc. This week in Bowman's blog he went out and said Kawakami's contract was a "bad contract" and this is something I just don't understand.
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Trade Deadline Rosterbation
by drumzalicious on Jul 15, 2010 1:54 AM EDT
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The Braves have made their first big move of the season by acquiring Alex Gonzalez and prospects for Yunel Escobar and Jo-Jo Reyes. We still have 2 weeks until the deadline so the rumors are sure to be flying.
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Trade Ideas/Rosterbation Thread - July
by drumzalicious on Jul 4, 2010 12:43 PM EDT
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Its the beginning of July and the rumors are sure to heat up for trades and such so here is a fresh thread to go crazy in.
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What kind of fan are you?
by drumzalicious on Jul 3, 2010 7:15 PM EDT
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Just wanted to conduct a survey to see what types of fans we have here at good ol' TC. Not meant to bash anyone in any kind of way just a little fun research. Some of the fan types are a bit lame so laugh away.
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The NL East could be very tight very soon
Apparently Roy Oswalt would accept a trade to the Nats. The Nats came out a while ago saying they would be interested and now with Oswalt saying he would accept the trade it kind of is just a matter of the two teams working out the deal.
It would be really good for the Nats so that Strasburgh isn't thrusted into the pressure of being an ace out the gate and he has someone to kind of mentor him as he develops. Also gives them an innings eater to keep their bullpen from getting over worked.
The reason I say the NL East could become very tight is that the Nationals are also getting Wang, Zimmerman and prob Marquis back sometime around or right after the ASB so if they can hang on another month they could challenge in the NL East and the Wild Card probably with that rotation because their Offense is already pretty solid.
The Phillies are of course a good team and will be making moves soon to solidify the end of that Bullpen.
The Marlins are never a team to count out and could be promoting Stanton soon who could give the offense a nice boost.
The Mets could be benefiting from the return of Beltran pretty soon and with Reyes and Wright heating up and Bay coming along nicely their offense will be pretty good as well. The only problem is their rotation. If Takahashi can become a solid starter then they could threaten as well just because of their offense.
Im actually excited for the competition. Not a fan of one team dominating.
Could the Braves have their very own Derek Jeter?
by drumzalicious on May 20, 2010 1:03 AM EDT
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Who could I possibly be comparing to Derek Jeter? Mr. Martin Prado
Trade ideas/Rosterbation/I want this guy Thread
by drumzalicious on May 15, 2010 11:19 PM EDT
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Well everyone. A month or so into the season and I figured the trade chatter would pick up so here we are with another rosterbation thread.
Now as it stands our lineup is
Prado 2B
Heyward RF
Chip 3B
McCann C
Glaus 1B
Hinske LF
Escobar SS
McLouth CF
What would you like to see changed? The most common thing right now is seeing Chip in the #2 spot and Heyward batting 3rd which Chip has already said he would be open to. However I honestly wouldn't mind Heyward back in the #6 spot if we could get ourselves a lead off hitter with some speed on the base paths. The most likely position would be the outfield namely LF or heck CF at this point.
Or we could go after some power in LF.
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Chip willing to give the #3 spot to Heyward
Gotta love that guy
Nats promote Strasburg to AAA. Makes debut against Gwinnett
The Nationals today promoted Stephen Strasburg to Triple-A Syracuse. Strasburg is scheduled to make his Triple-A debut, Friday vs. Gwinnett.
Ike Davis to be called up
According to Mr. Heyman the Mets are going to call up Heyman.
While he is no Heyward he still has great potential and although I will always root for the Braves you can't help but get excited at the great competition we will be seeing over the years with this young talent emerging. (Although we have more lol)
Could the Braves Offense use a lineup change?
by drumzalicious on Apr 13, 2010 2:44 PM EDT
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So far this season our offense has been kind of lack luster since the first game of the season.
Say It Ain't So!!! Ross on the trading block???
insider required but apparently the team is telling people that David Ross is available. Possibly Catcher for Catcher swap getting back a young backup for McCann.
Personally I would be very upset because he isn't an automatic black hole when filling in for McCann. Not to mention I doubt we would get a catcher of his caliber back in any sort of trade
1st Cuts made
Minor and Ortegano among others to be cut
Fantasy Catcher Rankings + Brian McCann discussion.
by drumzalicious on Feb 11, 2010 1:12 PM EST
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Roto Authority posted their top 25 catcher rankings and our very own Brian McCann is on the list. Here is the top 10:
- Joe Mauer (2) - $30.33
- Brian McCann (4) - $23.19
- Victor Martinez (3) - $20.43
- Matt Wieters (9) - $17.41
- Russell Martin (12) - $16.85
- Mike Napoli (15) - $15.67
- Geovany Soto (13) - $13.65
- Kurt Suzuki (12) - $12.72
- Ryan Doumit (18) - $10.80
- Jorge Posada (10) - $10.30
Braves make offer to Damon
by drumzalicious on Feb 10, 2010 1:15 PM EST
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@ajcbraves Braves' interest in Damon has increased; they made
initial 1-yr offer (amount unknown) in recent days and had Chipper Jones contact him.
Braves Non Roster Invitees
Heyward, Minor, Freeman and others on the list
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