Show #131: Looking at the Braves 2010 Offseason

November 16, 2010

Show #131: Looking at the Braves 2010 Offseason

We look at the Braves’ needs, position by position, this offseason.

Show #131 [ 46:44 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

95 Responses to “Show #131: Looking at the Braves 2010 Offseason”

1
Bubdylan Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
I would trade JJ for Rasmus in a New Y*rk minute. But I don’t think the Cards would do that. I believe JJ’s trade value is less than Rasmus, even though the upside for JJ is still very large. He’s a risk, his best season is tagged by doubtful peripheral stats, etc, etc. His best value might be as a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves.

I’m not surprised by McCann’s energy drink recovery. My eye problems have been 100% corrected by dietary change: sugar and caffiene. I don’t even wear my glasses to read the tiny print in Norton Anthology. And it’s been almost a year now since I made the change.

I’m 100% in favor of Prado in LF and Uggla at 2B.

The Braves did spend $$ on Wags last year.

About Chipper: I think it will be a misereable ending. Pure nightmare. Something the Braves will have to work around and endure.

I think Alex Gonzalez will have a better year than his time with the Braves last year. Not great, but 17 homers, fewer errors, and some heroics.

Nate McLouth: see my note on Chipper.

I’ll die if we get Upton.

Steve, why, oh WHY, do you have faith in Wren getting something? I think he MIGHT, but it’s a coin flip. Won’t be a bit surprised at Glaus 2.0 or even Melky. His threatening to get a big bat has been going on for how long now? And not just through offseason, but trade deadline deals as well. He’s flubbed a lot.

I’m ready to see Moylan go bye-bye. I’m not just stuck on the bad periods, but add those to his initial upside (which was nada) and you have a pretty complete picture. Lightning in a bottle’s what he was.

The defense will be bad, yes. No question about it. It’ll just have to be part of our identity. You can’t fix all that in one year. It will frustrate Lowe and Huddy. But less so because they’ll expect it going in.

Great show. Can’t wait for the Uggla show in a couple weeks… or the Pat Burrell show (puke)…
2
Bubdylan Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
I think, too, we have underestimated the biggest blow the Braves have endured over the last little while: the Nate McLouth acquisition. That deal should have been one of the top pieces of Wren’s resume. Speed AND Power AND at center field for a decent contract. The “points swing” on Nate being bad instead of good is tremendous. It’s seriously the most miserable development of all the recent ones.

I think we owe it to ourselves to feel tragic about the McLouth trade. And I don’t think we’ve processed it yet. It really, REALLY hurt us. And I have to temper my bad mood toward Wren by remembering that if that trade had worked out, this team would be very different right now. And how could he know that a young, healthy player would immediate nose dive?
3
Bubdylan Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
My Best Luck EVER:

Can’t believe what just happened. I got sucked into the ABT show and comPLETELY forgot to prepare for an in-class essay we had to write today. Didn’t do a THING, was supposed to have three works reviewed, notes all handy, bring all volumes of the text, etc, etc. Could have very easily flushed a third of my grade down the toilet.

I get there and the topic is on A Streetcar Named Desire which I’ve read 3 times before this class AND written a paper on almost exactly like the one required in today’s instructions.

Talk about going from panic to euphoria in ten seconds flat.
4
Kate Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Brave acquire Uggla for Infante and Dunn. I’m shocked that’s all it took.
5
Bubdylan Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Fantastic news. I was going to say Infante + Delgado, had no idea it could be had with Dunn. This is a good deal.

Dunn came over in the Vazquez trade, so that helps my feelings on that a bit, too.

This is good, good news. I know he K’s a lot and has a rock glove, but this is very, very good news.
6
Mark in Memphis Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Well gentlemen, it now comes down to where will they play: Prado, Uggla, Freeman & McLouth…

It does give us some protection, should Chipper or Freeman not be ready come Spring Training.

Also, something I don’t think you hit on in the podcast, it would allow us to get a fast, high average center fielder to slide McLouth to the bench (or off the team, if he doesn’t show improvement in ST) and give us a true “leadoff” type guy. The guy wouldn’t necessarily need to hit for power if he can hit for average, steal some bases and prevent runs with his play in CF. Hopefully, Freddie would line them up:

1) new leadoff guy CF
2) Prado LF (2B)
3) Jones 3B
4) Mac C
5)Uggla 2B (LF)
6) Heyward RF
7) Gonzalez S
8)Freeman 1B
9) xxxxxxxx P

Then 2 thru 8 we R-L-S-L-R-L-R-L
7
Bubdylan Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 7:36 pm
Uggla will be at 2B according to Frank Wren, per Bowman

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101116&content_id=16117314&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb

I expect Prado will be at LF for about 3 days until Chipper tweaks his __________ and then it’s be Freeman, Uggla, Gonzno, and Prado in the IF.
8
Bubdylan Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
I can’t believe we just got a legitimage power bat without giving up ANY pitching. This is unreal. Braves still in a position of strength.

I’m a happy, happy boy.
9
Leah Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
His name is Daaaaaaan Ugglaaaaaaa! I’ll miss O. Infante but as long as Prado is intact I’m good. And, let’s face it…I don’t mind those baby blues one bit. Haven’t had time to listen to the show but I will soon. Did you mention my name? I’m only going to listen if you mentioned that I am the Princess of the podcast. If not? I’m out.
10
Leah Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Per Buster Olney, “Love this trade for the Braves; Uggla is an absolutely perfect fit for what they need.”

In the words of my 5year old…HOLY SMOKES COWS!!! The more I think about it the more excited I get. TWSS!
11
Nate Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
Great trade. I love Omar, but we definitely needed more pop.
12
Bubdylan Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Florida seriously, seriously got hosed. If Uggla walks, we get draft picks. If Chipper retires, we can longterm Uggla. We’re set up so beautifully with this it’s ridiculous.

Get this, Dan Uggla had almost more Wins Above Replacement last year than Infante’s had in his CAREER.
13
Bubdylan Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 8:32 pm
Steve & Curt, get your asses in here!
14
will Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
for bub

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MHeQTvQztA&playnext=1&list=PLE50A50DCA75089B1&index=27
15
Steve Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Bub – I know, I know. Feverishly getting things ready for our trip tomorrow. Could not be more psyched. And it is a TOTAL steal. I’ll be back in a little bit with more.
16
Bubdylan Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 10:59 pm
Will, that song is perfect.

Hey, guys, want to make your big smile even bigger? Recall that we got Omar Infante AND Will Ohman from Chicago for… Jose Ascanio.
17
Bubdylan Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
I had no idea I was being filmed when the Uggla trade happened.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tibLjnn_Nf4
18
Nate Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 11:30 pm
awesome
19
Steve Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
I’m more excited now about the Uggla trade than I was just a few hours ago. I saw a tweet earlier this afternoon when the Infante and Dunn rumors were swirling that said he was waiting for the other shoe to drop (meaning which prospect would be in there, as well). And I was concerned about that, too. To have pulled this off with none of our top prospects (or freaking ANY, for that matter) is just astounding. We really got a big bat. This is no maybe/possibly/hopefully/if kind of bat. This is the real deal. And for very, very little. Infante was a life saver for the Bravos last year and is one of my favorites, but this trade so clearly favors the Braves as not to be believed. I mean, here are Uggla’s HR/RBI stats starting with his first year in 2006 up to 2010: 27/90, 31/88, 32/92, 31/90, 33/105. And no year did he have an OBP less than .326. Just look at those numbers. That’s now in the middle of our lineup.
20
Nate Says:
November 16th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
Steve, I have had similar feelings tonight. I went from pretty happy to absolutely pumped. I had no idea he finished this year batting .287. The guy had a great year last year, and was a leader in that clubhouse. We got a steal. He’s going to be a great presence in the lineup and the clubhouse. Now let’s just hope the HR numbers don’t drop since he no longer gets to face the Braves.
21
Curt Says:
November 17th, 2010 at 12:11 am
It’s pretty great. I still want one more piece. See what it will take to get BJ Upton and you have quite a team. I’m really going to miss Omar, but the Marlins really must have wanted to move him to trade him in the division for so little. Great start.
22
David Says:
November 17th, 2010 at 12:25 am
I’d love to get another outfielder too, but I don’t think that we’ll be able to move McLouth. And I’d rather have McLouth’s glove in CF and his bat hitting 8th and hope that the latter comes around — as opposed to trying to find another CF, making McLouth the 4th OF, and not resigning Hinske. I think this will be the starting 8 next year (not lineup order):

Prado LF
McLouth CF
Heyward RF
Chipper 3B
Gonzalez SS
Uggla 2B
Freeman 1B
McCann C
23
Leah Says:
November 17th, 2010 at 11:13 am
Great show guys! Steve, keep up the optimism or we’ll all dig a hole and crawl in. I’m a little less excited about Uggla after Hammy’s thoughts on Prado in the outfield. I tend to agree. If ever there was a player who would try to play through a strain or soreness it would be Meadow. I won’t be able to live if he gets damaged beyond repair. Does anyone else wonder about our medical staff? Why is it always our players playing injured and then needing surgery? Will that change with Fredi at the helm? Also, will he be less likely to play Chipper regardless of production? So many questions…but fewer “ifs” so that’s something.
24
Bubdylan Says:
November 17th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
I feel like celebrating. Defensive woes and Chipper albatrossdom aside, this is a very capable ballclub. Man, if Heyward comes on strong, oh my goodness.
25
Curt Says:
November 17th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
I can’t imagine Chipper will not continue to operate on his own volition when it comes to playing time. No way Fredi comes in here and pulls that weight.
26
Bubdylan Says:
November 17th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
lol, can’t believe the Marlins asked for Prado, Wren said no, and then they took Infante and Dunn. Not that Prado dwarfs Infante, but with the service time considered, the value isn’t even close.

Hey, I’ll give you ten grand for your house. No? Okay, how about ten grand for your tv?
27
Bubdylan Says:
November 17th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Wait… reverse that…
28
ASG Says:
November 17th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
I really like this trade. I can’t wait to hear you guys opine on your show.
29
Leah Says:
November 17th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
RT @SI_JonHeyman: #rockies inquired about andruw jones
bomani_jones tweeted…they having a pie eatin contest?
30
Bubdylan Says:
November 17th, 2010 at 11:45 pm
OH SNAP!
31
Nate Says:
November 18th, 2010 at 12:38 am
Have you guys read Prado’s response to being asked to move to LF? I didn’t know it was possible, but he just continues to impress me more and more. I really hope he gets to retire a Brave someday. His character and work ethic could make him the last guy to wear number 14 for our team. So proud. Kudos to you Mr. Prado. Happy healing and offseason.
32
Nate Says:
November 18th, 2010 at 12:38 am
Hammy, don’t hate.
33
Bubdylan Says:
November 18th, 2010 at 12:50 am
What Nate said. (#31)
34
Leah Says:
November 18th, 2010 at 7:32 am
Bub, were ya too choked up to type? I know, that Nate has a way with words didn’t he.
35
Ham Says:
November 18th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Nate – I ain’t hatin. I am worryin about my new main man, Martin. Unless we make a move for a speedy/OBS/defensive stud CF, Martin is leading off and playing LF. I know that he is more of a gamer than anyone on the team, but that is a lot of wear and tear on him. I would love to see him hit second. I have gotten to a good place with him playing LF, I just think we are not there yet.

Tony Gwynn, Jr? Reggie Willits? I don’t think we can afford BJ Upton. If Boston is balking at the price for him, there is no way we can swing it.

If McLouth begins the season at CF, I am coming to Atlanta, waking up Curt’s kids, and spanking Steve.
36
Bubdylan Says:
November 18th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
We got Uggla. We kept Jurrjens. Ham is spanking Steve.

Heady times.
37
Nate Says:
November 18th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Hammy, I agree about Prado hitting second. I agree with everything that’s been said this week on the ABT site about us needing a leadoff hitter/speedster CF, and the cheapest option is for McLouth to be who we thought he was prior to the trade. The only problem is that he really is quite terrible at everything (throwing, hitting, pretty much any aspect of baseball), so Prado will likely get stuck leading off. BJ Upton would be an awful fit in the Braves’ clubhouse. If they didn’t like Yunel, then Upton would be an absolute nightmare for the team.
38
Bubdylan Says:
November 18th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
If – and it’s a big, huge, nearly impossible if – McLouth returned to quasi-all star form, this would be the best team in the National League. Just no replacing what that would do – clear up the money we would have to eat to absorb him, give us speed on the base paths, keep Prado out of the leadoff, add 20 homeruns to a team that just added 30.

My tiny piece of hope comes from the fantasy of the new hitting coach and Chipper hammering that uppercut out of him in the Spring.
39
Curt Says:
November 18th, 2010 at 7:36 pm
You really think with McLouth having his AS level season makes this the best team in the NL? I still think the Phils might be better. Losing Werth will hurt them a lot, but they are so solid in so many places. Plus their top three. But the Braves would be very close. I think Chipper only playing 80 or 90 games would really knock us down too.
40
Danny Says:
November 18th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
So happy to read, listen, and talk baseball again! Losing Infante stings, but I am feeling more optimistic than Steve right now. By the way, Curt, I think with a little ointment on our festering if’s, and the addition of Uggla’s right-handed bat, the Braves could be much more solid throughout than even the Phils. Whew! See what I mean?
41
Danny Says:
November 18th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
And for the record, I think this could make us even more powerful than the World Champion SF Giants!
42
Curt Says:
November 18th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
We are definitely better than the Giants. No doubt about that. If we have a full team in the playoffs last year we beat them. We’ve gone over it a thousand times, but if you have a healthy Chipper, Wags, Prado, EOF, JJ, even a healthy Glaus. We take out the Giants and maybe the Phils too. We still have some lingering issues that if they come around – see McLouth, JJ, defense, nagging injuries to Heyward, Chipper, Prado, Freeman(?) – we are really good. We will miss Infante a lot, and I thought Dunn was really solid too, but add Uggla and his production, it solidifies the middle of the lineup, no doubt. I just want one more move, other than a retread for the bullpen. Is that too much to ask?
43
Steve Says:
November 18th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
” The only problem is that he really is quite terrible at everything (throwing, hitting, pretty much any aspect of baseball), ”

Hilarious and depressing all at the same time. I agree wholeheartedly that if we just had a CF that could hit a little, lead-off, not completely suck and push everyone down the batting order one spot then we would be an absolute force to be reckoned with. And despite all the optimism I’m credited with, I refuse to believe Nate can be that player.

For those desperately waiting on my Harry Potter World review, it did not disappoint. The motion simulation ride at Hogwarts was absolutely terrific. Ollivander’s wand shop experience was great and the butterbeer was very, very tasty. My 3 kids ran around, wands in hand, the rest of the day. Tomorrow, Magic Kingdom!
44
Bubdylan Says:
November 19th, 2010 at 1:17 am
Steve, have a blast, man. Sounds awesome.
45
Bubdylan Says:
November 19th, 2010 at 1:18 am
Steve, your team finally got the slugger its wanted all these years. What are you gonna do next?

“I’m going to Disney World!”
46
Mark in Memphis Says:
November 19th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
“…nagging injuries to Heyward, Chipper, Prado, Freeman…”

I think one of the most important things the Braves should do this off season is teach sliding FEET FIRST!!!

Think about it: Heyward and Prado both were hurt during the season on head first slides; also, that is the same way Freeman injured himself in the AZ fall league.

I also believe you are seeing the begining of our next hitting coach: Chipper Jones.
47
Bubdylan Says:
November 19th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
It’s been proposed that we call our new slugger His Name Is Dan Uggla every time we refer to him. As in, do you think His Name Is Dan Uggla will hit cleanup tonight?

I think it’s a marvelous idea.

Though I also like Realslugger McNotglaus.
48
Bubdylan Says:
November 19th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
WHERE IS UGGLA SHOW?!!! RUNNING OUT OF HAPPY JUICE.
49
Bubdylan Says:
November 19th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
(No, ma, not that kind of happy juice…)
50
Curt Says:
November 19th, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Steve is at the Dark Star so it’s on hold for now.
51
Leah Says:
November 19th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
I hope he talks about Harry Potter World for a full 15 minutes. I’m jealous. Anybody going to see the movie this weekend?
52
Bubdylan Says:
November 20th, 2010 at 1:34 am
I was on click away from ordering tickets for tonight, but I backed out and stayed home. Too tired to sit amongst a thousand fanboys giggling, “I knew it! I just KNEW it!”

Are y’all going?
53
hamonnewandroidphone Says:
November 20th, 2010 at 9:55 am
I am stuck with kids who are too young to see HP and apparently I am not allowed to leave them at home by themselves.
54
Leah Says:
November 20th, 2010 at 10:14 am
haha…I was going to take my daughter and her friend but I’m sick in bed instead. icky, nasty, can’t move without dripping headcold. So the Rev gets to go. Such a waste…he hasn’t watched the first 6 or read one of the books. Life’s just not fair huh.
55
Bubdylan Says:
November 20th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Yikes, there’s not a worse episode to catch that a Hogwartless first half of the last act if you’ve never seen any previous. That sounds miserable.
56
Leah Says:
November 20th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Watching Hurt Locker…the Rev’s on his own. He’ll survive. I, however, may not. Can-not-breath!
57
Bubdylan Says:
November 20th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Hurt Locker’s good.

Vick’s vapor rub? Thera-flu? Do something, mama.
58
Steve Says:
November 20th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
New show Sunday night.

Leah, sorry to hear you’re feeling ill. And yes, Ill talk about HP world on the show tomorrow night.

Ham, how’s that new Droid?
59
Leah Says:
November 20th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
#57, don’t forget about Ms. Nettie Pot and Mr. Earl Grey. By the way, don’t hate me but I need you to re-send that link. You know how I am about “cleaning house”. And, if you’re serious about said link you’ll get on facebook. Just saying, best way to market even when it’s just for fun.
60
Bubdylan Says:
November 20th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
I have an internet addiction, ma. Me setting up a facebook account, might as well drop Tiger Woods off on a Vegas street corner…
61
Bubdylan Says:
November 20th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Hoping for something to fuel my hopes for Nate, I dialed up his mlb.com page. They usually pick a couple good highlights. They had a double he hit and a catch he made.

On the double he failed to take third when Lee scored from FIRST – the announcers were puzzled.

On the catch he over ran a fair deep fly into foul territory and almost missed the ball.

SIGH.
62
Bubdylan Says:
November 20th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Fredi says in no uncertain terms that Chipper will bat 3rd.

One step up and one step back. So it goes.
63
Leah Says:
November 20th, 2010 at 10:20 pm
Hurt Locker was the bomb (get it?). It was so intense mostly due to almost no background music. That and Evangeline Lilly’s hair. I would do almost anything to have her “Lockes”. HA! I’m on a roll. Ok…putting down the bottle of NyQuil.
64
Bubdylan Says:
November 21st, 2010 at 2:59 pm
HIS NAME

IS

DAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNN

UGGLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

… and the Braves lead the Phillies 34 to 0 in the 4th!!!
65
Bubdylan Says:
November 21st, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Dan Uggla show only hours away!

Woooooooo Hoooooooooooooooo!!!

Advanced boos for anyone who is less than enthusiastic about HNIDU.

Don’t let ‘em do it, Steve. Give ‘em hell!
66
Leah Says:
November 21st, 2010 at 5:59 pm
Can’t wait for the show! Tomorrow. No way I stay awake to hear it tonight.
67
Bubdylan Says:
November 21st, 2010 at 6:29 pm
loooooooozerrrrrrrrrr.
68
Leah Says:
November 21st, 2010 at 6:31 pm
Siiiiii-iiiiiiiick.
69
Bubdylan Says:
November 21st, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Aw.

Still? Get well soon.
70
Bubdylan Says:
November 21st, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Dwink wots of fwooids, mama.
71
Leah Says:
November 21st, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Thanks. I am better. I have to be…gotta get ready for Turkey Day.
72
Steve Says:
November 21st, 2010 at 8:28 pm
Prepping for the show I looked up when we signed Wagner last year, figuring it was about the same time. It was 3 weeks later. Dec 2, to be exact.
73
Bubdylan Says:
November 21st, 2010 at 8:37 pm
HOW MUCH MORE MINUTES????

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
UGGGGGLLLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
74
Steve Says:
November 21st, 2010 at 8:49 pm
It’s going to happen, Bub. The show will get posted at the typical time. Around 11:30 – midnight.
75
Leah Says:
November 21st, 2010 at 8:49 pm
Bub…I’m laughing at you right now because you sound just like my 5 year old.
76
Bubdylan Says:
November 21st, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Wooooooooo
Hooooooooo!

I’ll be here.

*does tomahawk chalk with santa hat on*
77
Steve Says:
November 21st, 2010 at 10:42 pm
Bub, I don’t know how to tell you this other than to come right out with it. Last minute reschedule and we won’t be recording the show until tomorrow night. Sorry, man. 26 more hours.
78
Bubdylan Says:
November 21st, 2010 at 10:53 pm
Boooo.

My eyes are closing anyway. Thanks for the heads up.

Dannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn UGGGGGGGLLLAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!
79
Bubdylan Says:
November 21st, 2010 at 10:56 pm
Steve, regarding the signing times of Wags and Uggs, I think the meetings are structured differently this year, something got moved in front of something else and started things going sooner…? Something? I read it and mostly forgot it. Maybe you motherbloggers know what I’m talking about.
80
Leah Says:
November 21st, 2010 at 11:43 pm
I kind of wish it had happened later. It’s hard waiting the entire offseason for baseball.
81
Bubdylan Says:
November 22nd, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Hinske wants a second year.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/11/brewers-braves-pushing-for-eric-hinske.html

I half hope he prices himself out and we pick up Matty D. I know it’s wrong to let your liking for a player get in the way, but dammit I don’t want the Braves to finally break through and Diaz not be there for the champagne.
82
Bubdylan Says:
November 22nd, 2010 at 4:06 pm
From today’s motherblog (more literally, I guess, since it’s Carroll):

Jones was curious though, after playing his entire career for Bobby Cox, if spring training was going to become more boot camp-ish. And he called Fredi to ask about it. He wanted to know how much of a culture shock he and the team might be facing. And as a team leader, he wanted to know if he or his teammates needed to prepare differently for spring training.

Jones has talked with his new manager
“I think guys were scared to death that we were going to have to show up in spring training and have to run a six-minute mile or a 30-second shuttle run, things like that,” Jones said. “We’re used to playing ourselves into shape throughout the course of a six-week spring training. The new-age managers like for guys to come into camp ready to play nine innings and 162 games first day of spring training, and that’s just not the way it’s been done here.”

Jones said Gonzalez assured him he wouldn’t be turning things upside down, that he would bring his own flavor here and there but not make wholesale changes.

****************************

Well, ain’t that a sack of coal.
83
Bubdylan Says:
November 22nd, 2010 at 5:09 pm
8 Hours till DANNNNN UGGGLLLAAAHHH.

“Till ABT Talks About It, It Hasn’t Happened Yet.”

Whatcha think?
84
Bubdylan Says:
November 22nd, 2010 at 5:20 pm
In the process of finding some Fredi info to make myself feel better, I found something to make myself feel worse about BOB COX.

“Gonzalez said he’ll do a few things differently than Cox. Perhaps the most noticeable change will be having the players stretch on the field before batting practice, something his predecessor never asked the Braves to do.”

Are you motherflipping kidding me???

Sigh, well, at least that does make me feel a bit better about the “wouldn’t be turning things upside down” comment.

Speaking of so-long-Bob, I read a Rob Neyer (okay, limited value) article on keeping Bobby’s name out of the running for greatest manager. I started to link it, but didn’t want to be a bubbie downer. It was just what we all knew about his loyalty to the players and some crazy post season decisions. But it was cathartic to hear a big writer say it clearly even in the wake of retirement sentimentality.
85
Kate Says:
November 22nd, 2010 at 7:05 pm
An athlete should be smart enough to stretch before a game without being told.
86
Bubdylan Says:
November 22nd, 2010 at 7:18 pm
I’m just assuming, though, that this isn’t the case, since Fredi has made a point of saying that would change. If he’d never registered it as something he didn’t agree with, I can’t imagine him making the comment.
87
Bubdylan Says:
November 22nd, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Matt Young is apparently annihilating AFL. Could be the back up plan for Nate.
88
Bubdylan Says:
November 22nd, 2010 at 8:54 pm
aRe wE tHeRe YeT?????????
89
Curt Says:
November 22nd, 2010 at 9:41 pm
Sorry for the delay, all my fault. Last minute change of plans to head up to DC.

Here’s one in honor of that for you Bub from a great DC band:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTWSSCYUD4E&feature=related
90
Leah Says:
November 22nd, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Curt’s been hittin’ the sauce.
91
Bubdylan Says:
November 22nd, 2010 at 10:05 pm
Well… I liked… the album it reminded me of: London Calling. I think I’ll put it on.

(but I’m sure that must be irritating how every off-center hollering punk band gets a “the Clash” remark from the uninitiated. Alas, I’m uninitiated.)
92
Bubdylan Says:
November 22nd, 2010 at 11:19 pm
Are you guys going to do a show on the acquisition of Dan Uggla?
93
Bubdylan Says:
November 22nd, 2010 at 11:20 pm
Cuz I think it would make a good show.
94
Curt Says:
November 22nd, 2010 at 11:44 pm
In the can. Getting produced right now.
95
Bubdylan Says:
November 23rd, 2010 at 12:13 am
That’s what…

Show #131: Looking at the Braves 2010 Offseason

95 Responses to “Show #131: Looking at the Braves 2010 Offseason”

Leave a Reply

Recent Podcasts

Recent Blogs

Archives

Recent Tweets

Blog Directory

Social Media

Friends of the Show

Music of the Show

Feeds

Atlanta Braves News

Admin