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In A Time Of Mourning, Our Nation Turns Its Eyes To Jair Jurrjens

jug — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:29:44 -0000

In A Time Of Mourning, Our Nation Turns Its Eyes To Jair Jurrjens

From Deadspin.

Yunel Escobar twitching?

jug — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:25:54 -0000

Did anyone else notice that when Escobar overran 3rd base, his hands were trembling and his eyes and nose were twitching? Maybe he couldn't see Snitker's stop sign due to the twitching, so he ran through it. I don't know, but maybe his baserunning troubles are because of the twitching.

Maybe the tremors are caused from the frosted tips, or it might be related to his abdominal strain a while back. This could also explain why he got so upset in Cincinnati when he got hit by a pitch.

Has anyone else noticed, or concerned?

The Best Division in Baseball

jug — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:42:36 -0000

The Worldwide Leader and every other sports writer is crowning the AL East as the "best division in baseball" this year, which is nothing new. But I just don't buy it. I really believe that the NL East is just as good, and for half the price of the Yankees.

I know I am biased just like ESPN, but I honestly do think that by the end of the year the NL East will be a tight division race where 95 wins may not guarantee a playoff spot. The Mets have filled their one weakness over the past few years with an improved bullpen (seems like we say that every year) and the Phillies are the reigning World Champions with basically the same team minus Burrell and Adam Eaton (boo!). I believe the Braves have improved their rotation, and provided our bullpen doesn't have many more days like Wednesday, I think we're a strong club if we can manufacture runs down the stretch instead of relying on power to score (afterall, we don't have an aircraft carrier). The Marlins have "the best rotation in the NL" according to Bobby, as well as some power in their lineup. It has been 6 years since their last World Series ('97, '03), so there's that. The Nats added a pretty solid OPS dude and should be improved from last year as well.

I got into a bit of an email argument with a Red Sox fan friend of mine over this. I just want to see if I'm alone on this issue or not. Here were his latest comments after he said he didn't know anyone on our roster save Derek Lowe, and I countered saying we had a good rotation and some decent arms in the pen and not to whine about the AL East:

"You had to have 95 wins just to get into the playoffs in the AL East, who by the way had both of the ALCS teams. The NL East had just the Phils with 92 wins. Yes, the Mets spent a bunch of money, but does that ever really work out for them. Come on, they're the Mets. I'm not saying the AL East is the be-all, but the second place Sox did knock out a 100 win AL West Angels team that everyone thought was great. It's just the toughest. I bet if the Jays or Orioles were in any other division they'd both be in the playoffs.

Is Rafael Soriano related to Alfonso? I didn't see Glavine...I guess it was just the active roster and since he's still hurt he's not on it. Or I just overlooked him. No, I've never heard of guys like Jurrjens and Moylan and unless you're a Braves fan you probably haven't heard of them. The Bravos are just young I have every confidence they'll get it going again. Their farm system is too deep to not have good players come up eventually."

Should I admit defeat? What are some thoughts about divisions? Is this a dumb topic? FILLERFIL-- just kidding. Discuss below.

Chipper positive he will heal under Braves’ care

jug — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:55:23 -0000

Chipper positive he will heal under Braves’ care

From the AJC. I wish he hadn't played in the WBC in the first place; he's exactly right that it is a bad format for spring training.

Mates recall dead minor-leaguer traded for bats

jug — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:18:48 -0000

Mates recall dead minor-leaguer traded for bats

This isn't Braves related, but maybe some readers will be interested in the story.

Sports Illustrated Pop Culture Grid: Kelly Johnson, Braves 2B

jug — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:52:24 -0000

Sports Illustrated Pop Culture Grid: Kelly Johnson, Braves 2B

No Kelly, you're the best. Now, SHOW ME WAX ON, WAX OFF! SAND THE FLOOR! PAINT THE HOUSE!

Pedro or Glavine?

jug — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:59:15 -0000

Maybe I deserve to get ripped for this, but I've had a few Sweetwater 420s and am just wondering...

For the money, who is better right now: Pedro Martinez or Tom Glavine?

Maybe the answer is obvious, but I couldn't honestly say if I had to pick one to sign a 1 year contract, who I would rather have. Don't mistake me, I'm not suggesting we should offer Pedro a deal, because I'm not sure he fits here. But I'm looking at the two, and thinking if I were to spend roughly $3 million, which is a better investment?

Anyway, talk amongst yourselves. Again, perhaps the answer is obvious to everyone but me, but I'm not real sure.

ESPN Report: Bud Selig got 22% raise in '07, makes over $18M

jug — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:13:56 -0000

ESPN Report: Bud Selig got 22% raise in '07, makes over $18M

In case anyone is interested... I think it is sort of disgusting he gets paid that much, but that's just me.

Braves 2009 Caravan

jug — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:09:52 -0000

Braves 2009 Caravan

For us non-Atlantonians, a chance to meet Zane Smith.

The Mets...

jug — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:00:48 -0000

The Mets Suck:
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Mets-pizza-patch-the-laughingstock-of-baseball-?urn=mlb,133840