A little help?
by bravesfan91 on Feb 17, 2009 8:46 PM EST
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Braves fan here (obviously),
I'm in a "MLB Preview Competition" over at Braves-Nation.com and was wondering if I could get some assistance from you guys. We each had to draft a team and argue why they are the best in MLB and when my pick rolled around, I picked the Tribe. If y'all don't mind, I'd like to ask you a few questions, such as:
- Will DeRosa be at 3B or 2B
- Will Martinez be your primary 1B?
- How's the bench/bullpen look?
- Which rookies will be making a big impact on the team this year?
I pretty much know the basics of your team, but I'd like to get a little more in-depth to get the upper hand on my competition. What better way to do that then to go directly to the source?
So, can you help me out?
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1) 3b. He’s not likely to see much time at 3b – maybe some time in left field.
2) No. He will be the primary catcher.
3) After spending big bucks on Kerry Wood, the bullpen looks like it could be really solid, especially if we get a bounceback year from Betancourt. Getting an effective closer slots everyone into their place. It looks like there are plenty of arms stockpiled in Columbus that can be run out there in case of injuries or ineffectiveness. As far as the bench, there’s plenty of versatility. Carroll can play everywhere on the infield and is better than the average futility infielder, Dellucci can spell left field and pinch-hit if he stays on the roster, and we’re trying Barfield in the outfield to increase the likelihood that he is versatile off the bench.
4) Three rookies have some likelihood of having an impact on the team. David Huff,if he doesn’t win the race for the #5 starter, will probably get the first call up from Columbus in case of injuries or ineffectiveness. Adam Miller has long been the best pitching prospect in the organization, and if he’s healthy, could be an impact pitcher in the bullpen, bringing serious heat. And, of course, Matt LaPorta, if he slugs at Columbus and Ben Francisco regresses or Ryan Garko really tanks, could have an impact in Cleveland beginning in June or July as a mashing power hitter.
by woodsmeister on Feb 17, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
1 should read 3b. He’s not likely to see much time at 2b.
by woodsmeister on Feb 17, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll add:
2. He’ll play 1B fairly regularly, during Shoppach’s starts at catcher. Some starters have a preference as to who they want catching for them, I know Fausto likes Victor and believe Cliff prefers Shoppach but other than that the preferences either aren’t strong, are unknown to me, and/or unsettled due to the unsettled rotation.
Carmona for Cy Young 2009
by danvail on Feb 17, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So we’ll be seeing a platoon of sorts at catcher? What about the other OF prospect that the MLB site has listed besides LaPorta? And what’s the 411 on Westbrook?
by bravesfan91 on Feb 17, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m guessing you’re referring to CF Brantley. We don’t expect to see a lot of him until probably next year. Of course, that’s subject to change with injuries and slumps. He’s a leadoff type hitter.
Yes it should prove to be a platoon type of situation, even if that’s a misnomer.
Westbrook is expected to return in July or August, but as is often seen with Tommy John recoveries, his effectiveness could be limited until 2010.
Carmona for Cy Young 2009
by danvail on Feb 17, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
nobody’s called me yet.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Feb 18, 2009 6:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone care to venture a guess as to how much PT Shoppach sees next year? I can’t imagine Garko being tolerated for long, so I’m guessing Vic will be moved over to 1b by season’s end.
by joeee on Feb 18, 2009 2:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Garko’s gonna get about 400 ABs cuz he’s gonna OPS at a .850 clip.
by mauichuck on Feb 18, 2009 11:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I used to think something along these lines, but I’ll bet you like, 30 million beers that he doesn’t. 50 million says he doesn’t finish as an Indian.
by joeee on Feb 19, 2009 12:20 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
joeee, Garko’s gonna get to play. There’s just too many opportunities for him not too. We’ll talk in June – sooner I’m sure if he gets traded.
by mauichuck on Feb 19, 2009 1:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And because of his new versatility as a left fielder.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Feb 19, 2009 12:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There’s a lot of reason to be excited about the bullpen. With it’s depth, it could be truly dominant.
Carmona for Cy Young 2009
by danvail on Feb 17, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wanted to address #3 & 4.
3. Our bullpen, IMHO, is the strongest part of our team. With Wood closing, the bullpen should be among the best in the league. Rafael Perez and Jensen Lewis were excellent last year; Kobayashi was solid considering it was his first year in the majors; we brought in Joe Smith, who was very solid in NY; Betancourt, hopefully, continues his trend of being excellent every other year. So that puts our bullpen 6 deep with excellent arms. Add to that….
4. Adam Miller. If he’s finally healthy, he fits into that bullpen mix as well. He’s been our top prospect for the past 4 years, only being held back by injuries. If he’s healthy, he’s a future closer, and that makes our bullpen 7 deep. If Miller has yet another set-back, that could open the door for another prospect to contribute – Jon Meloan. Although, how close he is to the majors depends on who you talk to. But this is just the prospects question.
The other prospect that could contribute this year is David Huff. He’s one of many guys that could win the #4 or 5 spot in the rotation. In 09, in AA he posted an 8.5 K/9 and a 1.9 BB/9; when promoted to AAA, he went 9.0 K/9 and 1.7 BB/9.
Hope that helps.
by lenred on Feb 17, 2009 10:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
it really is amazing how deep our pen is.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Feb 18, 2009 6:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What does Masa’s first year in the majors have to do with anything? Was he awesome down the stretch, indicating an evolving grasp of the league? Is there a track record of foreign players sucking and then solidifying after a year?
by tabler84 on Feb 18, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The list of pitchers that pitched in the majors last year is small – Masa, Kuroda, Matsuzaka, Okajima, Saito, Yabu and Yabuta. Of those, Matsuzaka, Okajima, Saito and Yabu have pitched for more than one year in the majors. Matsuzaka might have been worse down the stretch (nod to joeee), but overall, his numbers are arguably better in his second year. Saito’s second year was better than his first. Yabu’s were arguably better. Okajima’s were down, but he was still a shut-down reliever.
Historically, the following Japanese pitchers were better their second year than their first: Hasegawa, Irabu, Ishii and current Indian Tomo Ohka.
And, in full disclosure, these guys were worse their second year in the majors: Igawa, Kida (although he had 64 IP his first year and never more than 20 in any other year), Murakami (in ’64), Hideo Nomo, Otsuka (although his 3rd year he improved again), Takatsu and Yoshii.
And these were arguably better: Kaz Sasaki, Kaz Tadano
Ok, so I admit that I thought Japanese pitchers were typically better their second year. I thought that a year of adjusting to the states and a new league made them better the second year. This isn’t the case as it’s no easier to predict the performance of a Japanese pitcher’s second MLB season than it is to identify a “pitching prospect”.
BTW, I used a list of Japanese pitchers to ID them, and a quick glance at their numbers on thebaseballcube to say they were “better” or “worse”.
by lenred on Feb 18, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Buy this and impress your friends with your newfound knowledge of the Tribe.
You know Selig? Ombudsman.
by rolub on Feb 17, 2009 10:27 PM EST reply actions 5 recs
Time out. ‘HardcoreBravesFan’ picked the Giants ahead of us (or the Dodgers, or the Phillies, or even the Pilots?). What kind of crazy draft is this? Not that we don’t think you’re smart for picking us, but if you’re trying to get an upper hand on your competition, I’m afraid you’re already there.
by Thommy on Feb 17, 2009 11:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Probably cuz the Braves and Yankees were all ready taken.
by mauichuck on Feb 18, 2009 12:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t believe no one answered “Not over 1995, yet.”
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Feb 18, 2009 2:07 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m over 1995. I’ll never be over 1997.
by mrich on Feb 18, 2009 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
For me it goes ’97, ’07, ’99, ’95
Part of the low ranking for ’95 is that I was only 11 at the time.
by Roger Dorn on Feb 18, 2009 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
1995 had such a prevailing sense of “happy just to be there,” and the season was so rich with amazing stuff as an Indians fan that it’s hard to remember it as anything but incredible.
by Jay on Feb 18, 2009 3:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I agree with this as well as Roger’s ranking about. But ’99 is still so fuzzy for me, like I recall absolutely nothing about that season.
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Feb 18, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
’99 was the year I really came into my own as a baseball fan where I was just old enough at that point to really understand what was going on. I was convinced during the 99 season as it was happening that it was the greatest team in MLB history for the offense alone. I also attended game 2 of that series against the Red Sox and after the game, I thought there was no chance this team would lose in the postseason. Watching those last 3 games was heart breaking
by Roger Dorn on Feb 18, 2009 4:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was angry about the way ’99 ended, moreso than any other season.
by Jay on Feb 18, 2009 4:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I really, really thought we were going to win it all in 1999. That offense was just amazing. If only Dave Burba hadn’t got injured in game 3 against Boston. . . . .
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Feb 18, 2009 8:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t think we were going to win it all necessarily, but I knew we were a lot better equipped to beat the Yankees and advance to the WS than the Red Sox were. In one of the most predictable playoff series ever, the Red Sox went down 4-1, winning only the game Pedro started. They put up much less of a fight than we had against a much better Yankees team a year earlier. Pathetic.
Burba’s injury didn’t cost us that series, Grover did. We have a fully rested bullpen — Jackson, Shuey, Reed, Rincon, Karsay — when Burba went down, and it was the 5th inning, not the 2nd inning. He obviously should have gone to his relief horses who had barely been used in the series to give him five innings. Instead, he brought in fifth starter Jaret Wright — who’s well known difficulty that season was calming down in his first inning.
The idea that he was going to get it done in long relief was a joke. The idea that he needed to go to long relief was a strategic blunder as obvious as I’ve ever seen in a playoff game, even one involving Bob Brenly. Never mind Games 4 and 5, Game 3 was very winnable, and Grover threw it in the trash. By using Wright, he also locked himself into using Colon on short rest in Game 4, and you know how that turned out.
by Jay on Feb 18, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, what I meant by that was that Burba’s injury caused all that to happen, but I know Hargrove is the one who screwed it up. I remember vividly Wright coming in from the bullpen and losing the game, then Colon going on short rest the next game and also getting lit up.
Remember when Steve Karsay was dominating? Then he signed with the Yankees and couldn’t get anybody out. Maybe another former Tribe pitcher will follow the same path . . . .
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Feb 18, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Grover was trying to sneak one in. He figured if he could get a good inning out of Wright, he’d have him more straightened out for the postseason. He thought he had enough of an advantage at that point to take his foot ever so slightly off the Red Sox’ throat. It was a huge blunder because he should have dropped the whammy and taken no chances.
by odradek on Feb 22, 2009 11:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jay as an personal addenda to your post, I attended this game with 2 of your brothers and your father at Fenway, and we were all disgusted by Hargrove’s decision at the time. Even worse, Wright truly seemed rattled by the jeers of Jaaaaaa-rretttttttttt, and this from a BoSox squad (and fans) that hadn’t yet become what we love to hate.
by Fredward on Feb 23, 2009 5:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, right, it was the same weekend as our friend’s first wedding, right? Suffice it to say, nothing that happened in Boston that week worked out.
Jaret always seemed rattled in his first inning, that’s why it was so stupid.
Back from the honeymoon already?
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Feb 23, 2009 6:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed.
Which ground rule says you can’t be on a honeymoon and post on LGT? Don’t change my avatar.
by Fredward on Feb 23, 2009 6:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good point. Your avatar is safe.
Well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
by Jay on Feb 24, 2009 1:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hello Jay,
I agree about the 1995 sentiment – I think the only thing that truly irks me about the 1995 ending was that in Game 6 of that WS, Tom Glavine was getting such outrageous calls 3-4 inches off the plate that virtually no hitter could have hit those pitches.
If Glavine had not gotten that “generous strike zone,” it’s very likely he would not have only given up 1 hit (a bloop hit, no less, by Pena I believe) – that game still irks me a bit.
I was still happy with the season, no doubt, and thought we’d have more chances to return and win a WS, which is why ’97 is more depressing than ’95, but that Game 6 in the 1995 WS still resonates with me as being disappointing in how we lost that game (Glavine getting way more of the strike zone than he should have been getting).
Just my 2 cents.
The "cream of the crop" doesn't always rise to the top.
by indiansfan on Feb 18, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But back then, guys like Glavine always got those calls. My recollection is that it was a lot less extreme than the notorious Livan Hernandez game in (I think) the ’97 NLCS, although, to be honest, I was a lot less discerning back then. Can you believe that was over 13 years ago?
by Jay on Feb 18, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That would be this game. I don’t remember anything about watching it, but I remember him having a ridiculous strikeout game that postseason. People made fun of Eric Gregg’s strike zone for years after that game.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Feb 18, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair, Glavine got calls because he was Glavine, and got a strike zone the other pitcher didn’t get. Hernandez benefited from Gregg’s strike zone, but Gregg was equally horrible on all calls to LHB. It’s just that the first six batters in the Braves’ lineup that night were lefties, while only three Marlins were.
by FredOx on Feb 19, 2009 10:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
2000 might be the one i’m thinking of. it was the year we won big against toronto on the last day of the season but missed the playoffs later that day.
by Brick. on Feb 18, 2009 6:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m pretty sure we were eliminated on the next-to-last day, but you really should look it up to be sure.
by Jay on Feb 18, 2009 6:36 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hello Jay,
I’m pretty sure it was the last day of the season – Thome and Ramirez both hit HRs that day (Ramirez’s last HR as an Indian to CF, possibly both off of Wells, who we beat that day, and almost certainly Thome’s HR was), but because Seattle and Oakland won that last day (I tracked both games online, with Seattle defeating Texas to seal our fate), there was no playoff to decide who got in and who stayed home, as Oakland and Seattle both finished 91-71 (and Oakland had the tiebreaker, winning the division), while we finished 90-72. They both got in and we were left off, but it didn’t happen until that last Sunday of the season, so we were still alive through that last day of the season. Therefore, Brick is correct.
The "cream of the crop" doesn't always rise to the top.
by indiansfan on Feb 18, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I remember I was driving around somewhere listening to that game & heard Manny’s last at-bat as an Indian, where he hit a homer. I think I actually shed a few tears cause I knew there was no way in hell he was coming back.
DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.
by zempf on Feb 18, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I was at the game, it was a bomb, in my memory I think it was to right center but I could be wrong. On the way back to our (my father’s really) car we found out that the car wasn’t there, was stolen. That pontiac bonny was going to be my first car (as I was nearing age 16 at the time) alas it came down to a hoopty four cylinder ’80 mustang. Still an awesome HR.
by hans on Feb 19, 2009 12:13 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
’07, ’97, ’99, ’95, ’05
I would definately agree that in 1995 we were just happy to be there. Looking back, though, that may have been the best Indians team in the last 50 years. I’ll never forget that year, it was so exciting. So many comeback wins. Back-to-back walkoff homers by Belle. Manny making Dennic Eckersley say “wow”. Pena’s home run in the division series against Boston.
I think last year was worse than ’97 because I felt like we just got lucky that year; we were good but not that great. Of course, being 2 outs from winning the World Series and losing was terrible, but so was being up 3 games to 1 against Boston and losing that series. The Indians were a legitimately great team in ’07, and I have no doubt we would have won the WS had we got by Boston.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Feb 18, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It certainly was the most fun to watch in my oppinion.
by hans on Feb 19, 2009 12:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The math, of course, says we were a lot closer in ’97 than in ’07. Still, the difference is in the quality of the championship.
The ‘97 club struggled all year, won 86 games in a pretty bad division and kind of fluked through the playoffs. Of course we would have relished that championship, and I still love that unique Grissom-Williams edition of the team, but we also would have ended up on the list of non-great championship clubs, like those Twins teams. Of course, we would say that the late-90’s clubs were a dynasty, that the real fluke was the 86-75 record and not the ring, etc., and our case would be stronger than the 2006 Cardinals.
For all that, what we missed out on in 2007 was the chance to win it all while mowing down probably the best three teams in the postseason, and with the best record in baseball. It would have been super-legit, a team for the ages. Now, in the big picture, it’s basically just another really good 96-win team.
by Jay on Feb 19, 2009 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think my ’07 stitches just broke.
Carmona for Cy Young 2009
by danvail on Feb 19, 2009 4:26 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
My thoughts exactly.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Feb 19, 2009 6:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Those shots of Fausto would have been in baseball encyclopedias.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Feb 20, 2009 12:52 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This makes me really, really sad. I’m still clinging to the hope that there’s an alternate universe that exists somewhere where this happened, and that I’ll get a chance to visit that universe one day.
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Feb 20, 2009 6:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
As long as I can visit the universe at a time before it happens. I wouldn’t care that much if history changed if I didn’t get to experience it as it happened…
by Logodaedalus on Feb 20, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if that’s anywhere near the universe where Earnest Byner doesn’t fumble. Or Michael Jordan doesn’t hit that shot.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Feb 20, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or somebody – anybody – tackles Vince Young.
by mauichuck on Feb 20, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or Ryan Hamby catches that pass.
The best thing probably is to hit [Grady] 2nd -- Jay
by Buckeye Brad on Feb 20, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Like the Buckeyes haven’t won a championship.
by NickFantana on Feb 20, 2009 10:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or Boozer doesn’t snake his way out of that contract.
Wait, flag this whole thread.
by dgcambridge on Feb 23, 2009 2:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tony Fernandez doesn’t boot that ball. David Justice doesn’t hit that homer, and the Indians are the closest thing baseball has had to a dynasty in years.
I'm *always* in the driver's seat, cugino -- Chuck
by Turkmenbashi on Feb 20, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You are all very cruel people. VERY CRUEL.
Don't be stupid. PUT IN MELOAN.
by gte619n on Feb 24, 2009 10:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
’07, ’95, ’05, ’97, ’99
The ’90s rank low mostly due to my age and relatively casual status as an Indians fan at the time.
I was there when we clinched in’07 and at Game 5 vs. Boston. It was also our first true run since I became a real fan. The only memory I have of the ‘90s teams is crying that there wouldn’t be any more baseball games that year as I watched the Braves celebrate in ’95.
"Less of an Indians fan" - Jay
by Voltaire on Feb 18, 2009 4:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was quite bummed about 1995’s ending as well (see above post about the ridiculous strike zone Glavine got), remembering I was at a restaurant and getting updates about the game, hearing about Justice’s HR off of Poole that gave ATL a 1-0 lead, and the game continuing without any further change in the score. I got home in time to see the final inning or so; I was certainly hoping we’d get to a Game 7, which would have been on my 18th birthday (Oct. 29, 1995), but unfortunately, it never came to be.
The "cream of the crop" doesn't always rise to the top.
by indiansfan on Feb 18, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sam can you believe what these kids are whinin’ about? Man ‘59 hurt bad – we had those scassacazzo White Sox on the ropes in August of that year and then we ran out of steam. And to top it all off that scopata facile Lane hadda go and trade the greatest player to ever patrol ol’ Municipal Stadium’s right field. This was followed by 35 years of wondering the baseball deserts. Now that was painful.
by mauichuck on Feb 18, 2009 11:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m pretty sure Sam’s post was sarc, Chuck. He’s referring to the fact that bravesfan is over 1948. Which, come to think of it, is worth a rec.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Feb 19, 2009 12:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I got it, I was just reminiscing with another ol’ fan is all.
by mauichuck on Feb 19, 2009 1:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m old. Just not as old as you.
"Lotta heart in Cleveland." - Ian Hunter
by Denver Tribe Fan on Feb 19, 2009 11:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So what you’re saying, Chuck, is:
‘60, ’61, ’62’, ’63, ’64, ’65, ’66, ’67, ’68, ’69, ’70, ’71, ’72, ’73, ’74, ’75, ’76, ’77, ’78, ’79, ’80, 81, ’82, ’83, ’84 ’85, ’86, ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93
Actually, I’m surprised no one mentioned ’94, when we were finally legit good and they pulled the plug on us.
by SuddenSam on Feb 19, 2009 12:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was sitting in a dentist’s chair, having some sort of uncomfortable operation administered, when I heard over the radio that the ‘94 season would be canceled due to the strike. It was an awful moment. I still rate ’97, ’07, ’99, and ’05 as the hardest to withstand. ’95 was great, and I thought the Braves’ pitching was just overwhelming in that series.
Wasn’t the NL regarded as the stronger of the two leagues in ’95?
by jhon on Feb 19, 2009 1:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Probably, but there was a pro-NL bias (“senior circuit”) that outlasted their true superiority by literally decades.
by Jay on Feb 19, 2009 3:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, good. You aren’t here to attempt to trade your entire AAA club for our CF.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Feb 18, 2009 6:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Of course not, we’ve got our own Sizemore working his way up to Atlanta as we speak!
by bravesfan91 on Feb 18, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
To whom are you referring: Heyward or Schafer? Just wondering…
by lenred on Feb 18, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Schafer was the one I was refering to, as I’ve heard tons of scouts compare the two, although I think Sizemore will be the better player once it’s all said and done with.
Heyward is gonna be an absolute beast though.
by bravesfan91 on Feb 18, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There are no other “Sizemores”
Signature to be named later.
by emd2k3 on Feb 18, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This.
Travis Hafner is overrated. Clarity is underrated. David Dellucci is David Dellucci.
by westbrook on Feb 18, 2009 10:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He looks a lot less gayer in his mug shot.
by mauichuck on Feb 18, 2009 11:13 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
a lot “less gayer?” Chuck, really?
-Erik
by drerikbrady on Feb 19, 2009 8:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh here we go…………………..
Don't be stupid. PUT IN MELOAN.
by gte619n on Feb 19, 2009 11:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What are we flagging here, the poor grammar, or the possible homophobia?
by Jay on Feb 19, 2009 3:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Keep in mind, intent is in the eye of the beholder. Chuck probably meant that it’s a shame he looks “less gay” in that photo, because that makes it harder for old queen to fantasize over him.
by Jay on Feb 19, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Don’t worry Sugar Lips, nobody can replace you in my lustful heart.
by mauichuck on Feb 20, 2009 12:04 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
First time I read that as ‘a lot less grayer’, maybe it was just ’cause it was Chuck
/ducks
by JK in CBus on Feb 19, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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