Official Atlanta Braves Thread

[BF91]

Nate could have cost us the future of the franchise last night, glad to see that they're both ok though. Although this is a prime chance to get Nate off the roster for a little while.....

[Kakarot]

When Nate came to bat earlier in the game with the bases loaded, 1 out, I just said damn. I knew he was going to strikeout and cost us a chance of atleast getting 1 run for Kawakami last night. That one run was the difference in the game. Melky doesnt have a high BA, but he's been swinging a pretty good bat as of late, I'd rather have him in there everyday. The Braves really need to do something with Nate, and go after another OF. When he crashed into Jason, I just held my breath, hoping Jason wasnt hurt. Glad he was alright.

[faultlessjoint]

I don't want to see McLouth in the starting lineup any more. I'm not huge on Melky but at this point I can't justify ever starting Nate. I guarantee Melkys bat will more than make up for his covering less ground in the outfield.

[Mesmer]

Braves win on a squeeze! On a side note I hate the DH.

[Joscott]

Glausome.

Medlen did a nice job today. If the bats can be consistant, the Braves will be good on pitching.

[Kakarot]

2 out of 3 from the twinkies, good job bravos. Prado is a hitting machine, and Glaus with 2 homeruns...let's keep on winning. Bring on the Rays.

[BF91]

A well-deserved off day today after that tough road trip. The Braves will have the best record in the NL if the Padres lose today.

[Joscott]

Well I hope JJ gets back to form quick so Kamikaze can be sent to the pen. These bad 1st playing from behind before you get a bat is never good. Maybe Resop has something too.

[faultlessjoint]

I'd been holding out hope for KK to turn things around. Last year he started slow but played really well after the first two months. But after last night, I'm convinced he needs to go to the pen. When JJ returns, KK better be in the pen and not Medlen. And if someone goes down or we need someone to make a spot start I'd like to see Resop given the chance.

[BF91]

KK should be making the spot starts over Resop once Jurrjens comes back. Dominating AAA hitters isn't that impressive to me. What I saw from Resop last night was the same thing he brought to the table two years ago: a straight fastball and flat off-speed stuff. Once JJ and Saito are healthy, the pitching staff should look like:

Jurrjens

Hanson

Hudson

Lowe

Medlen

Wagner

Saito

Moylan

Venters

O'Flaherty

Kimbrel

Kawakami

That's our best pitching staff 1-12.

[faultlessjoint]

KK should be making the spot starts over Resop once Jurrjens comes back. Dominating AAA hitters isn't that impressive to me. What I saw from Resop last night was the same thing he brought to the table two years ago: a straight fastball and flat off-speed stuff. Once JJ and Saito are healthy, the pitching staff should look like:

Jurrjens

Hanson

Hudson

Lowe

Medlen

Wagner

Saito

Moylan

Venters

O'Flaherty

Kimbrel

Kawakami

That's our best pitching staff 1-12.

It's hard to disagree with that. I think the advantage of giving Resop a couple starts is hoping that he does well and can increase his trade value, then ship him off in a package for another bat. Although if he sucks it could have the opposite effect. Maybe let him start against a shitty offense.

[BF91]

Resop on DL with a strained left oblique. Welcome back Jesse Chavez.

[Joscott]

Nice win tonight. That Tommy Hanson guy is pretty decent...

Sucks about Chavez being back on the team, I thought we got rid of him for a little while. Now this team just needs to get healthy with JJ and Diaz.

[Mesmer]

My only concern is that the team is hitting their stride too early. Other than that, the Braves are very impressive.