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 9:44 pm
His name is Daaaaaaan Uggla! Lovin’ the long ball!
July 22nd, 2011 at 9:45 pm
Dear Dan Uggla,
July 22nd, 2011 at 9:45 pm
Uggla going to right center. Somewhere Mark in Memphis just shed a tear of joy.
July 22nd, 2011 at 9:46 pm
Thank you for saving us from Proctor losing the Game.
Sincerely, A braves fan
July 22nd, 2011 at 9:47 pm
Well, if Uggla has arrived, if Heyward keeps playing better, and Martin and Chip can stay healthy… we gotta a damn good team on our hands. Add Infante and Mike Adams and dominate
July 22nd, 2011 at 9:48 pm
Of course Heyward immediately pops up to an outfielder after I type that…
July 22nd, 2011 at 9:51 pm
*infielder
July 22nd, 2011 at 9:54 pm
Gomes kinda sucks…
July 23rd, 2011 at 8:55 am
I think the Struggla-meter has finally died!
July 23rd, 2011 at 9:19 am
Beltran rumor roundup from Talking Chop:
We should see more rumors like this during the weekend as, presumably, the talks get closer to completion. That being said, I can sense the reluctance of the Braves front office to trade away good players for two or three months worth of a veteran with an injury history, and no possibility of draft pick compensation. That’s not something they typically do — just give away prospects. If they’re trading away major prospects, then they want the player they’re acquiring to be under their control for more than a few months.
After this year center field will still be an area of need for the team, and they would have fewer prospects to go out and get another center fielder (I’m assuming that the front office is aware Jordan Schafer is probably not a long term solution).
Beltran could make a difference down the stretch and in the playoffs, but he just doesn’t seem like the kind of player the Braves would go after — in terms of amount they would have to give up and length of time they would have him. Still, I’d be excited if we got him. And if it’s straight up for Minor, I’m fine with that (mainly because I’m not that big on Minor).
July 23rd, 2011 at 10:01 am
#205 – Damn straight.
July 23rd, 2011 at 5:09 pm
Maybe the trade talk fired up Lowe…
July 23rd, 2011 at 6:08 pm
Or maybe not…
July 23rd, 2011 at 6:14 pm
Really, Fox?
July 23rd, 2011 at 6:17 pm
Interesting. Going with Proctor here, huh?
July 23rd, 2011 at 6:36 pm
That’s Fredi.
July 23rd, 2011 at 6:40 pm
Some really horrible pitch locations these last couple innings by the usual suspects.
July 23rd, 2011 at 6:41 pm
Will this finally get Proctor released?
July 23rd, 2011 at 6:52 pm
@ Kate
No not yet. He has to lose at least 3 more games for us . Then we can release him.
July 23rd, 2011 at 7:32 pm
If I was in charge of Proctor’s career, my punny self would have sent him to proctology school…because pitching school isn’t workin’ out
July 23rd, 2011 at 7:49 pm
Who is more at fault here? Fredi for using Proctor or Wren for keeping him on the roster, thus allowing Fredi to use Proctor? Personally, I blame Wren – sometimes you have to save people from themselves. How much data do we need on this experiment?
July 23rd, 2011 at 7:55 pm
Just got around to listening to this week’s podcast. I’d certainly be in favor of changing it from the Struggla Meter to the Wayward Heyward.
July 23rd, 2011 at 8:15 pm
When Proctor comes in you know Fredi has given up on the game (proctor scoped us again). Martinez looks like a suitable replacement for Gearrin. A couple of timely hits early and Braves would have had a cushion and we likely would not have seen Proctor/Martinez.
July 23rd, 2011 at 8:42 pm
Move D Lowe to the bullpen as long relief and to the bench for pinch hitting. Problems solved.
July 23rd, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Interesting response from Heyward to questions about his current struggles:
http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2011/07/23/chipper-to-rehab-in-rome-sat-and-sun-chatting-with-heyward/
I am still a believer. I think the patient Heyward we love will return before the playoffs.