Show #156: The Braves Start the 2nd Half Right
Looking back at the All Star Game. Chipper’s recovery. Wren’s comments about the trade deadline. And the 10,000th win.
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July 22nd, 2011 at 4:27 pm
Leah! Where did you read that?
July 22nd, 2011 at 4:29 pm
I gotta say, if we can get the Beltran rental AND an arm for Minor, I am game. Otherwise, I am terrified of this deal!
July 22nd, 2011 at 4:38 pm
Why didn’t we resign Matt Diaz if we need help against left handed pitching?
July 22nd, 2011 at 4:47 pm
From Ken Rosenthal article:
“Heyward, second in the NL Rookie of the Year balloting last season, is batting only .225 with a .319 on-base percentage and .396 slugging average, but the Braves are reluctant to send him to the minors, sources say.”
Why the hell would we even think about sending Heyward to the minors. If we want to win the world series he needs to be on the team. This is supposed to be our stating right fielder for the next 18 years. Stick with him. We all know what kind of talent he has. Besides if we can have hope for Uggla when he has been hitting under .200 the whole season we can have hope for Jason.
July 22nd, 2011 at 4:50 pm
Danny, saw it in twitterverse but can’t find it now. I cut and pasted so I know it’s out there.
July 22nd, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Found it…tweet by @jonmorosi, here’s the link http://mlbbuzz.yardbarker.com/blog/mlbbuzz/sources_red_sox_royals_have_discussed_francoeur/5671525
July 22nd, 2011 at 5:05 pm
I am totally NOT on the Beltran wagon. He’s a retread that’s having a decent year but is very injury prone.
July 22nd, 2011 at 5:08 pm
Gotta say, I like the Minor-for-Beltran trade for us. even though we’d only have him for a short time, our stockpile of pitching us deep enough to absorb losing minor, even if it is to a division rival. I don’t think we’d be getting anything in addition to beltran, and if we can get a healthy switch-hitting OF for an unproven pitcher with good stuff but command issues, then I think you do it.
July 22nd, 2011 at 5:17 pm
Ham, 173, looks like you have Beltran in CF in your Chipper line up. Can he do CF? If so, I’m all for it.
July 22nd, 2011 at 5:20 pm
Since I haven’t seen anyone say it: I think Minor is disliked by the organization.
Speaking of wreckless speculation, anything ever come of Heyward’s alleged grumpiness? I haven’t been able to keep up much.
July 22nd, 2011 at 6:28 pm
#185: Bub, what makes you say that about the organization and Minor?
I’ll admit that as the day has worn on, I’m getting all crazy for Beltran. He really would change our lineup dramatically (tho Ham, I don’t think he ever bats as high as 2, he’d be a 4, 5, 6 guy imo.)
I agree that I’d want a ML ready arm or a good prospect along with him. My other concern is that Minor is simply better than our 3 big prospects right now. And if something happens to one of our starters… and all for a 3 month rental … but he’d certainly bolster the offense … I’m a bit schizo about it all right now. But, it’s exciting as hell to be part of the conversation on all the shows.
July 22nd, 2011 at 6:33 pm
Steve (156),
I’m a Braves fan since ’55 and a Rockies fan, secondarily, since ’93. There isn’t much that upsets Rockies fans. They are used to losing after a 6 run lead and they are used to winning after being behind by 10. The disappoinment came early this year as we were sure that they were contenders. Didn’t see any crying. Next couple of days will determine if Rockies are sellers and a couple of bullpen guys could be available, Spillbourgs is a great 4th OF, Giambi probably to American league as DH; despite rumors, Jimenez stays (GM would be lynched). Wiggington or Ellis could help some team down the stretch. No more Braves/Rockies games this year so, I’ll stick to Braves talking on this site.
July 22nd, 2011 at 7:10 pm
#187 – Thanks john j. And sorry, didn’t realize you were also a Rockies fan. I don’t wish the crying for you – just for everyone else.
July 22nd, 2011 at 7:19 pm
Bottom Line: Don’t trade a young future #2 lefthanded starter for a 34 year old outfielder who really can’t play centerfield anymore and can’t hit lefties and will only be here for 50 to 60 games. Not to mention he is an injury risk,. Worst case scenario is that we trade Minor for Beltran and two weeks latter Beltran gets hurt. This would be just a real dumb trade. I would maybe do Delgado, Hoover, outfield prospect for Beltran. Minor for Pence would also make sense.
July 22nd, 2011 at 7:28 pm
I swear Fredi is so stupid. I saw that double play a mile away. Why Gonzalez wasn’t bunting there with two lefties coming up makes no baseball sense.
July 22nd, 2011 at 7:32 pm
#190 – or just ask him to strikeout and insure only ONE out
The thought of doing a weekly Gonzalez meter seems pointless. He will simply be that bad all season, I’m afraid.
July 22nd, 2011 at 7:44 pm
Tell me why we traded a cheap young shortstop with a high ceiling who hits for average for a mid thirties shortstop who can’t get on base or hit. Oh yeah attitude problems. PLEASE! The workplace is full of people you don’t like. Deal with it. I still don’t understand this “team chemistry” thing. Just because I don’t like the guy playing second base I might make more errors and hit less? I know this is an old topic but I had to say something.
July 22nd, 2011 at 8:16 pm
Bub – I don’t know where else to put Beltran when Chipper comes back. Does he play short?
July 22nd, 2011 at 8:44 pm
191 – you could call the segment “Leggo my A-Go.”
July 22nd, 2011 at 8:48 pm
A K bomb for A Gonz
July 22nd, 2011 at 8:49 pm
Anne, you really have a gift.
July 22nd, 2011 at 9:00 pm
Short Bus special, that’s me.
July 22nd, 2011 at 9:17 pm
Proctor looks as big as Prince Fielder. But TV puts pounds on ya…
July 22nd, 2011 at 9:41 pm
Proctor or Kimbrel. I guess Fredi has decided this top 1/2 of the 9th inning is for the game.
July 22nd, 2011 at 9:43 pm
Awesome!