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Well I hope this not striking out in spring training carries over to the regular season for McClouth, because he was constantly striking out last year. And the number 2 hitter has to be able to make contact. A number 2 hitter needs to be able to bunt, hit and run, hit a ground ball to second base to score a run from third, hit sac flies when needed...not strike out. So I hope McClouth's improvement translates over to real games

Good call, If he does improve, that could be huge.

I hope yall are right. The hitting definitely doesn't concern me at all on this team. Although it could be a little inconsistent at times this year because of the youth of some key players like Freeman and Heyward.

The back end of our rotation is what has me worried. It's clear that pitching wins key games especially in the Playoffs. I feel comfortable with Hudson and Lowe on the mound. Jurrjens is a wild card but has the capability to be great. Hanson is still really young but getting much better.

Having said all of that, I think we are one good year away from making a legitimate run deep into the Playoffs.

Hudson is a legitimate staff ace, Hanson has the stuff to be one of the best in baseball, Lowe isn't so far past his prime that he can't handle being a top of the rotation guy, Jurrjens has the tools but needs to get his velo situation worked out, and Mike Minor has been successful at every level he's pitched at (I sincerely believe he has top of the rotation stuff). Plus Brandon Beachy has done nothing but provide indication that he is a pretty danged serviceable major league starter in his own right if anything happens to the others.

I really think the pitching staff is going to be a strength this year.

we are on the same page... I believe your right. If the pitching and hitting can stay on the same page, watch out for the braves.

Prado has become a hitting machine, Heyward is a beast, Chipper is looking good again, McCann is one of the two best catchers in baseball, Uggla has a proven track record of hitting for power, McClouth's aggressive approach seems to be doing wonders for him, and Freeman has provided no indication that he's anything less than the awesome prospect he's been made out to be. Derek Lowe has shown glimpses of the form that made him one of the best starters in baseball for years, Hudson is awesome, Hanson is a strikeout machine, and Jurrjens is mature beyond his years.

I wouldn't say we're going to challenge for the East; I'd say we're serious contenders to win it all.

I think your right. The Braves have a solid chance to make a run for it all.

I think the packers will win the Super Bowl.

Im 26 and rising! Yall better watch out.

Braves Lookin good yall!

KK has been consistently giving up runs early in games.  Pitchers who do that typically don't get as much run support.  I STILL think they should let Hanson skip his next start since you've got that extra pitcher coming in.  He has looked tired the past 2 games and struggled both times.  He's going to be a star for our franchise.  Give him a breather.

Thanks for posting that link.  it said 15 day DL for Heyward.  I'm glad Matty is coming back.  Hopefully he'll get red hot real quick.  Sucks Heyward is going into a cast. 

I say just try and get Heyward healthy for the post-season... thats if the braves keep playing like they have been. They will have a shot.

well, for now, let's focus on hot White Sox team...they've won 6 straight. I have no doubt in my mind we can take the series.

Go Braves!

great win by Braves today. We're the first NL team to win 40 games.

They have been on a roll lately... I think they are starting to come around.

Looking forward to the rest of the season... Keep it up Braves!

:'(

Go Braves.

Ha Ive got the braves game on the tv and the auburn game on the pc. Im getting a little baseball high here 

Now all you gotta do is watch the Lakers tonight, and ull be set!

Does anyone know what directv channel the braves game is on tonight???? 

WDE

Im not sure, gotta get back to keeping up with the braves.

GO BRAVES

im afraid they arent any good... but had to show my love anyway.

They all need specs... or we could just clone the J-Hey Kid. He's better than most of them while injured

Im afraid you might be right, and thats not good  :'(

man I was getting pumped about them starting out well... hopefully now that im back, ill bring them good luck.

I have been out of commission for a while... work has been killing my time with sports lately.

I have no clue what the Braves record is or how they are doing... gotta look it up at work today sometime.

They are starting to get that Killer Instinct... good news for them is that its still very early in the year and they can get much better!

I WANNA SWEEP 'EM.

I would love that too!

Its a new day in Atlanta!! Lets pick up a win and take the series from Colorado.. 

^^^ now this is what im talking about.

braves getting owned

it is indeed but you know what.. i'm fine with that!

21 joins every once in awhile.

I like your quote under the picture... I would to see Carr catch 30 plus passes next year.

alright Braves Tighten up

west this is basically the Guerra/West Braves thread now

I'll have to flip between Atlanta v Colorado and the Spring game!

Please do keep a few scores posted... I have to go to work at 1 today, so itll be hard for me to keep up with it.

two in a row is always a good thing

I hope these guys can keep it up... looking forward to the next game!