Atlanta Braves Thread 20-13(Simmons is pretty good)

KhanYouDigIt · Joined: 03 Jan 2012 Posts: 3653

Loved Tommy when he came into the league. Then the velocity declined and he turned into a #3/4 SP. We have a lot of SP depth so I don't mind this at all.

Frank is about to find us a leadoff guy. I'm saying it's Victorino.
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BladeKor · Joined: 26 Feb 2012 Posts: 517

If they was going to sign somebody, they should sign Swisher.

BucsCanesFan6 · Joined: 15 Jun 2011 Posts: 314 Location: Tampa

BeastM0de23RB · Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 7:51 pm Post subject:

In 17 starts before the All-Star break in 2011, Tommy Hanson was 10-4 with a 2.44 ERA and a .190 Opp. Avg. Since then, he is 14-13 with a 4.96 ERA and a .277 Opp. Avg.

As for Walden, he held lefties to a .171 average with 31 Ks in 2012.
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BeastM0de23RB · Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 8:00 pm Post subject:

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GSUeagles14 · Joined: 21 Jan 2011 Posts: 4237

Looks like we're out of it for upton. If we stay pat, what do you think our lieup looks like? My guess:

1. Prado, lf
2. uggla, 2b
3. Heyward, rf
4. Freeman, 1b
5. Upton, cf
6. McCann, c
7. Francisco, 3b
8. Simmons, SS

It's really though to see where everyone slots in. Prado is your prototypical 2 but he's the best option at lead off as well. Uggla gets on base but I could see Simmons there as well. Even upton if needed.

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palmy50 · Joined: 26 Nov 2006 Posts: 12556

Very happy they got Reed Johnson done. Man will give ya a ton of good at bats over a year and can give any of them in the OF a needed day off without lost sleep. That sign also makes me feel even better about last years trade.
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coors · Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Posts: 6367 Location: Atlanta

I'm a little late, but I'm ecstatic that we went out and got Upton. IMO we needed to go out and make a splash in FA or via a trade.. we gave the guy tons of money.. but if he plays like he did last season here in Atlanta for us, then the big contract will be well worth it. From most of what I've read, it seems like his biggest knock has been consistency.. so like I said kets hope and prey that we get the Upton of last year consistently here in Atlanta
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devils1854 · Joined: 04 Jan 2009 Posts: 13964 Location: The Beach

I dont want us to bring in anyone for LF. Gattis should be given the job, after his torrid climb through the ranks. He has already hit 10 bombs in winter ball, which is usually compared to AA/AAA.

1.Simmons
2.Prado
3.Heyward
4.Freeman
5.Upton
6.Mac/Uggla*
7.Uggla/Gattis*
8.Gattis/Laird*

*All depends on Mac's health

Bench;
C-Laird
INF-Janish
INF-Francisco
OF-Johnson
OF-Constanza
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Evan Gattis is just better than you. Deal with it.

devils1854 · Joined: 04 Jan 2009 Posts: 13964 Location: The Beach

I'm really falling in love with the thought of Gattis as our LFer this year, but could you imagine getting Trumbo? He is perfect for the 4 hole, separating Heyward and Freeman, giving the lineup more balance.

I would assume it would cost Teheran and maybe two more prospects, which one would probably have to be a pitcher(Alex Wood maybe?) but it would be worth 4 more years of control.
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scar988 · Joined: 05 Apr 2005 Posts: 28733 Location: Charleston, SC

looks like we're back in it for Justin Upton
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