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Broski 
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| re: The ATL Thread: Offseason Edition (Posted on 1/25/13 at 7:41 pm to papz)
Heyward
Simmons
J. Upton
Freeman
McCann
BJ Upton
Uggla
Francisco/Johnson Pain Train
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papz
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Member since Jul 2008
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| re: The ATL Thread: Offseason Edition (Posted on 1/25/13 at 7:44 pm to Broski)
BJ Upton may hit after Freeman dropping McCann down to the 6 hole to break up the lefty/lefty in the 4/5 hole.
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Caplewood 
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| re: The ATL Thread: Offseason Edition (Posted on 1/25/13 at 8:22 pm to papz)
Vegas has us at 12/1 to win the ws
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bamafan425 
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| re: The ATL Thread: Offseason Edition (Posted on 1/25/13 at 8:29 pm to Caplewood)
We were 16/1 in December, then 14/1 day of JUpton news, now 12/1. 
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tduecen 
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| re: The ATL Thread: Offseason Edition (Posted on 1/25/13 at 8:37 pm to papz)
McCann may be out awhile after off-season shoulder surgery correct? I know he wants to return opening day but I've read reports he may miss the first month as well
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K9 
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wayx
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| re: The ATL Thread: Offseason Edition (Posted on 1/25/13 at 9:40 pm to Robot Santa)
I think I may have read that on the Arizona forum, so I guess thats not the most unbiased source of info. I thought I had heard about some problems with an Upton, but it may have been BJ like a lot of you suggested.
I do think losing Prado's presence in the clubhouse is gonna hurt. The guy was just a ballplayer, kinda similar to David Eckstein. I know he only had one more year, but I feel like he would have taken less to stay in ATL. Maybe that's just wishful thinking though.
I'm also wondering whose gonna be on base for all these sluggers..We might set a record for solo blasts.
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okietiger
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| re: The ATL Thread: Offseason Edition (Posted on 1/25/13 at 10:15 pm to K9)
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SouljaBreauxTellEm
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| re: The ATL Thread: Offseason Edition (Posted on 1/25/13 at 10:37 pm to okietiger)
 
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K9
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wayx
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| re: The ATL Thread: Offseason Edition (Posted on 1/25/13 at 10:45 pm to okietiger)
whats the problem? 
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WicKed WayZ 
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Member since Sep 2011
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| re: The ATL Thread: Offseason Edition (Posted on 1/25/13 at 10:49 pm to K9)
you're so pessimistic, we try to be optimistic in here
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K9
Georgia Fan
wayx
Member since Sep 2012
2417 posts
| re: The ATL Thread: Offseason Edition (Posted on 1/25/13 at 10:58 pm to WicKed WayZ)
I used to be a pretty optimistic fan, I think the SEC championship robbed me of my innocence though.
Nah, like I said, I liked the trade. Just voicing some concerns.
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Robot Santa 
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| re: The ATL Thread: Offseason Edition (Posted on 1/25/13 at 11:03 pm to K9)
quote:
We might set a record for solo blasts.
You rang?
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okietiger
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Oklahoma City Area
Member since Oct 2005
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| re: The ATL Thread: Offseason Edition (Posted on 1/25/13 at 11:04 pm to K9)
That "Wat? Lady" was directed at you comparing David fricking Eckstein to Prado.
ETA: The "Wat? Lady" also could be directed at the solo homer comment as Robot has brought up.
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volfan30
Atlanta Braves Fan
Member since Jun 2010
21414 posts
| re: The ATL Thread: Offseason Edition (Posted on 1/25/13 at 11:29 pm to okietiger)
Top 10 Right Fielders Right Now on MLB Network aired tonight. They still listed J Up as a RF since that's where he played last year. Everyone had both Heyward and Upton in their top 6 except Bill James, who listed Heyward 1st and did not have Upton in his top 10.
Jon Hart:
1. Jose Bautista
2. Giancarlo Stanton
3. Justin Upton
(No 4-10)
Bill James:
1. Jason Heyward
2. Ben Zobrist
3. Jose Bautista
Eric Byrnes:
1. Giancarlo Stanton
2. Jose Bautista
3. Justin Upton
...
6. Jason Heyward
MLB Network "Shredder":
1. Jose Bautista
2. Giancarlo Stanton
3. Jason Heyward
4. Carlos Beltran
5. Justin Upton
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WDE85 
Auburn Fan
Member since Nov 2012
1525 posts
| re: The ATL Thread: Offseason Edition (Posted on 1/25/13 at 11:32 pm to volfan30)
No mention of Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce? 
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okietiger
LSU Fan
Oklahoma City Area
Member since Oct 2005
15531 posts
| re: The ATL Thread: Offseason Edition (Posted on 1/25/13 at 11:34 pm to volfan30)
Bill James' list was weird as hell
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K9
Georgia Fan
wayx
Member since Sep 2012
2417 posts
| re: The ATL Thread: Offseason Edition (Posted on 1/25/13 at 11:57 pm to okietiger)
quote:
That "Wat? Lady" was directed at you comparing David fricking Eckstein to Prado.
Simmer down brahh.
I think its a good comparison. Both gritty, tough team players. obviously Prado is more talented than Eckstein ever dreamt of being, but I thought it was pretty obvious I wasn't comparing abilities...
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papz
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Member since Jul 2008
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| re: The ATL Thread: Offseason Edition (Posted on 1/26/13 at 12:30 am to tduecen)
McCann says he'll be ready: Braves catcher Brian McCann, who underwent right shoulder surgery in October, expressed optimism when pressed about his readiness for 2013. "Being three months out of surgery, I feel like I'm ahead of schedule," McCann told MLB.com's Mark Bowman. "I feel better each day and I'm very encouraged by the signs that I have received recently." McCann could get clearance to play catch as early as the end of this week, and Bowman suggests that McCann could begin swinging a bat by the end of the month. Additionally, McCann says the surgery was a huge success for him, physically. "Now that I've had the surgery, I can tell a huge difference with my range of motion and flexibility. This is as free as my shoulder has been for a few years."
(Updated 1/14/13)
INJURY REPORT
Shoulder - Questionable for start of spring training
(Updated - 1/15/13)
That's the lastest on sportsline.
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Dr. Huxtable
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Member since Jan 2013
367 posts
| re: The ATL Thread: Offseason Edition (Posted on 1/26/13 at 12:33 am to papz)
I hope McCann has a great year. Too bad even if he does, he probably won't be in ATL next year
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bamafan425
Alabama Fan
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| re: The ATL Thread: Offseason Edition (Posted on 1/26/13 at 12:33 am to papz)
Good news.
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