Atlanta Braves Thread

Atlanta should trade Teheran to Colorado for Arenado.

 

With Kris Medlen, Tim Hudson, Paul Maholm and a host of young arms, Atlanta should be more than prepared to hold its own until the expected return of top-line starter Brandon Beachy from Tommy John surgery. Kris Medlen finished last season in historic fashion. What is to be expected of the 27-year-old ace this season? Brandon Beachy's impending return from injury could prove to be the X-factor for Atlanta, for if he returns to form the Braves' ceiling is significantly higher. How will the Braves work him back into action? Mike Minor could be poised for a breakout season. Regardless of all the young arms and potential, Tim Hudson, 37, remains the stabilizing force behind the team's rotation. Is the veteran still at the top of his game? The No. 1 point of interest in spring training? The No. 5 spot in the rotation. Who are the contenders? With all the new additions in the Braves' outfield, the team is expected to be outstanding defensively once again in 2013. How does a quality defense affect a pitcher's psyche? Will the Braves feature more than four pitchers with 10 or more wins? Will Julio Teheran remain in the rotation all season? Is it difficult to pronounce "reliever preview?"

 

Looks like the Braves are getting rid of their screaming Indian logo due to the bitching from native Americans.

PC bullshit. The b=Braves ought to change their logo to a drunk Indian at a casino

 

Nah, it's a good thing, as the tomahawk is a much better logo. Now if that football team in Washington will change its name.

 

I just hope that platooning isn`t a bad idea for both players. Kind of hard, I would think, to find a rhythm only playing 2-3 games a week.

 

The Braves struck out 16 times against Halladay and the Phils. Normally that would mean a loss for the Bravos, but this time around it didn`t.
B J Upton has never met a pitch he wouldn`t like to swing at in striking out 4 fucking times. Hey dude, this ain`t t-ball.
This appears to be a much different team as compared to the glory years.
Hit first, pitch second.

 

A slow starter? I guess.

 

The Bravos shouldn`t be using the good karma of comeback wins so early in the year and against the Cubs no less.
Save them for later in the year against the Nationals.

 

I guess its a good sign that they are pulling out wins with a few key players not hitting at all.
BJ Upton is having an Uggla like year and Uggla is having an Uggla like year.
Still earlly so we`ll see. Justin Upton is making up for his brother in the hitting department and is doing great in left field.

 

Fantastic come back win against the scary Nationals.
Zimmerman will end up with double digit errors this year if he continues playing third for the Nationals. He is a head case when it comes to throwing the ball.