ATLANTA BRAVES THREAD!

[augolf1716 21,332]

Pitching is already looking really good. 

[aurules16 0]

Lets go Braves! 

[AUAeroEngineer 0]

Looking good so far. Freeman is 1 for 1 with a walk. Chipper got a hit, so does Hinske. JJ went 3 and gave up 2 runs, one was a homer. Venters pitched a scoreless inning. Right now its 2-1 Tigers in the top of the 7th

[AuburnTigers1 0]

Braves Win Braves Win Braves Win!!!!! Who said Spring Training can't be exciting?

[augolf1716 21,332]

Lets go Braves! 

Haven't seen you on the blog much lately 16. Everything OK?

[Ronald McDonald 0]

Lets go Braves! 

Haven't seen you on the blog much lately 16. Everything OK?

^^ This ^^

[Bro Johnny Mac 1,401]

Good article about J-HEY

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AuU3WqDFsGsueq5LXR65l_IRvLYF?slug=jp-heywardbravesmaturation030111

[pram92 0]

is anyone going to opening day? i really want to but will probably have class i cant wait though!!!

[AUAeroEngineer 0]

I won't be going to opening day since its in Washington D.C. I'm trying to land tickets for the home opening game

[pram92 0]

I won't be going to opening day since its in Washington D.C. I'm trying to land tickets for the home opening game

ya thats what i meant opening at turner, bad wording on my part.

[augolf1716 21,332]

Good day for the Braves. Chipper hits a home run and D. Lowe throws 3 no hits innings.

[augolf1716 21,332]

Another excellent day for pitching 9 innings 2 hit shut out.

[Bro Johnny Mac 1,401]

This doesnt really mean a hill of beans right now,but this is encouraging

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/standings;_ylt=Ao9wA_phf2HQyK1lseZM2AARvLYF

[Rednilla 5,397]

As for the starting outfield, yeah, I think Prado and McClouth are going to be in left and center, and I'm actually excited about the reports of Nate's spring mentality. Reading Larry Parish's analysis of how he became overly selective in trying to impress his new employer made perfect sense to me...I remember how excited I was about acquiring him, because I remember how tough an out he could be whenever we played the Pirates. I think he could turn into a great leadoff man, because I REALLY like Prado better in the 2 hole, and Nate has the speed to turn a base hit or walk into a double in a hurry. Honestly, this is the way I'd like to see the lineup take shape:

1. McClouth

2. Prado

3. Chipper

4. McCann/Uggla (depending on whether there's a righty or lefty on the hill)

5. Uggla/McCann

6. Heyward

7. Freeman

8. Gonzales

I could see Heyward moving his way up in the lineup if he proves his struggles last year had more to do with his injury than the opposition figuring him out, and I could see Freeman hitting in the 8 hole to better stagger the lefty/righty matchups. I would actually really like for Jason to swap with Brian in the batting order, because it would provide better stability to the lineup if the 4/5 hole hitter isn't sitting out every fifth day (and it's completely unreasonable to think that any catcher could play more than that in the National League), and we all know he's capable of it.

To be completely honest, if I could map out a perfect year for the Braves, McClouth would have an OBP around .375 and 40 steals, Prado would score 120 runs, Chipper would go .330/25/100 in average, homers, and RBIs, Uggla knocks 30 dingers, McCann hits .300 with 20 homers, and Heyward comes into his own and wins the MVP in his sophomore campaign. Hudson wins the Cy Young, Jurrjens win 20 games, Hanson averages double digit strikeouts per nine innings over around 200 innings...and, of course, all of this cumulatively becomes a victory in the Fall Classic!

[Bro Johnny Mac 1,401]

Freddie may be more agressive than Cox,Cox was a wait for the three-run homer guy,Freddie may steal and hit and run more often.

  McClouth is the key to our year,if he can hit .270, have a good OBP and steal some bases,we will be hard to beat.

[augolf1716 21,332]

My Yankees win 5-4, not a good day pitching for JJ. I hear his velocity is down. Hope he can bounce back.

[AUAeroEngineer 0]

My Yankees win 5-4, not a good day pitching for JJ. I hear his velocity is down. Hope he can bounce back.

Yeah I saw his start against Detroit and I was not impressed. Yeah, hopefully it'll be under control come opening day

[Ronald McDonald 0]

JJ definitely hasn't been impressive thus far.

[AUAeroEngineer 0]

Good news is I've heard Mike Minor looks like a stud. I haven't seen him yet this year so it's secondhand info., but I feel VERY comfortable with him being the 5th starter

[augolf1716 21,332]

Good news is I've heard Mike Minor looks like a stud. I haven't seen him yet this year so it's secondhand info., but I feel VERY comfortable with him being the 5th starter

Actually I've heard Brandon Beachy has looked very very good this spring training as well.

[Bro Johnny Mac 1,401]

I think Hanson will have a breakout year,if he can stay healthy.

[AUAeroEngineer 0]

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/article_7dedd9d0-4a7c-11e0-8d42-0017a4a78c22.html

Atlanta's Single A manager was hit in the face by a foul liner from BMac in the first inning of today's game. He stopped breathing and was knocked unconscious, but after being airlifted to a hospital he is doing ok. Brian stepped back in, took strike 3, and left the game to go to the hospital

[Ronald McDonald 0]

Yeah it sounded ugly. I got a text from a friend and he made it out to sound like Fredi Gonzalez. McCann definitely did the right thing.

[28Auburn27 0]

Scary stuff.

[augolf1716 21,332]

Braves win again. Pitching has been outstanding. Allowed 2 runs last 27 innings. Bats coming alive today with a 7-1 win over the Astors.