ECEstudentUA 9 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Has anyone heard anything about who might replace him? I know they (the braves) dont plan on resigning him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin5 20 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Depending on the farm system....Kelly Johnson at 2B could be moved. I would be surprised if we could find a decent replacement in the minors - look at Andruw's numbers this year and we still almost made the postseason. We need to replace him on the cheap to keep Big Tex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSammyK 171 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Depending on the farm system....Kelly Johnson at 2B could be moved. I would be surprised if we could find a decent replacement in the minors - look at Andruw's numbers this year and we still almost made the postseason. We need to replace him on the cheap to keep Big Tex. Andruw had a horrific season and we still almost made the playoffs. That shows how great other players were. I'd look for the Braves to trade Renteria for an established 3rd starter, move Escobar to SS and maybe pick up Mike Cameron in center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin5 20 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 btw, my post should say 'wouldn't be', not 'would be surprised' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanTiger 20,499 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 I'm betting Harris and Diaz would become full timers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSammyK 171 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 For a while I was thinking the same but after the way Harris finished the season I'm not so sure now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECEstudentUA 9 Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 Depending on the farm system....Kelly Johnson at 2B could be moved. I would be surprised if we could find a decent replacement in the minors - look at Andruw's numbers this year and we still almost made the postseason. We need to replace him on the cheap to keep Big Tex. Andruw had a horrific season and we still almost made the playoffs. That shows how great other players were. I'd look for the Braves to trade Renteria for an established 3rd starter, move Escobar to SS and maybe pick up Mike Cameron in center. Thats what I was thinking. But, besides his injury Renteria has been such a good player for us. I really would hate to see him go. He is one of those players that does everything to help you win. Also, Cameron would be a good pick-up. Is Tori Hunter a free agent this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR EAGLE!!! 0 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 yes. Tori Hunter is a free agent and has all but said he wants out of Minnesota. However, he is going to get a HUGE pay check from someone. It may be tough to keep Tex and Renteria, and acquire Hunter. The Braves also need some pitching so I would say that is more important than a big name CF...but then again, I don't keep up with the Braves much so I could be dead wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSammyK 171 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 There's no way we get Hunter. He's going to get the kind of money that Boras wants Andruw to get. I also love Renteria but the Braves organization is incredibly deep when it comes to infielders and Escobar proved he could play when Renteria went down hurt this season. I think if we do indeed trade Edgar we'll get a SOLID 3rd starter. Not an iffy guy or an outstanding prospect even. I'm thinking a 2 guy that we use as our 3 guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanTiger 20,499 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Yeah, it's gonna be hard to justify keeping Renteria when Escobar can play that position and is such a good hitter as well. Yunel is just too good to be a part-timer. We need starting pitchers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrnfanatc 6 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I heard Otis Nixon was coming out of retirement... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSammyK 171 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I heard Otis Nixon was coming out of retirement... You mean rehab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger in Spain 0 Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I heard Otis Nixon was coming out of retirement... A guy I know said a buddy of his best friend's wifes husband told him that he saw Dale Murphy catching fly balls at the sports park out in Alpine. Jus sayin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECEstudentUA 9 Posted October 30, 2007 Author Share Posted October 30, 2007 I heard Otis Nixon was coming out of retirement... A guy I know said a buddy of his best friend's wifes husband told him that he saw Dale Murphy catching fly balls at the sports park out in Alpine. Jus sayin'. I like TP, but Dale Murphy would be a great hitting coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinCrimson 61 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Money says it's Coco Crisp. Getting Crisp would give Atlanta one of the better defensive outfields in baseball IMO. We no longer have any use for him with the emergence of rookie star-to-be OF Jacoby Ellsbury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrnfanatc 6 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Jones would look good lined up in CF at Wrigley on Opening Day '08... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthLink02 8 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 How did Jones win the gold glove again? He looked very average in the field this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSammyK 171 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Better question. How did Frenchy win one? That's such a joke. Give him a Golden Should Award....not a Gold Glove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowegl 4 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Better question. How did Frenchy win one? That's such a joke. Give him a Golden Should Award....not a Gold Glove. Yeah cause throwing the ball has nothing to do with defense. We should go back and award Chuck Knoblach some golden gloves too. IMO Jones is still the best CF in the NL; however, most of the better CF's are in the AL. He has lost a step since his younger days, but he still has more range than anyone in the NL. He is able to play so shallow and yet you still dont see anything hit over his head that isnt a home run. Thats one thing you just cant tell about the guy just from casually watching. Try to think of a fly ball that landed safely in centerfield with Jones out there. It just doesnt happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSammyK 171 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Better question. How did Frenchy win one? That's such a joke. Give him a Golden Should Award....not a Gold Glove. Yeah cause throwing the ball has nothing to do with defense. We should go back and award Chuck Knoblach some golden gloves too. IMO Jones is still the best CF in the NL; however, most of the better CF's are in the AL. He has lost a step since his younger days, but he still has more range than anyone in the NL. He is able to play so shallow and yet you still dont see anything hit over his head that isnt a home run. Thats one thing you just cant tell about the guy just from casually watching. Try to think of a fly ball that landed safely in centerfield with Jones out there. It just doesnt happen. Did you ever really watch Frenchy play? He gets TERRIBLE jumps on balls and at times his arm has bailed him out. He is not a great fielder by any means, he simply has a great arm. That should not win someone a Gold Glove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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