re: Any Braves fans still want to extend Heyward?

Posted on 4/9/14 at 8:33 am to Moustache

Posted by Gotta have DeZeier

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Member since Dec 2011

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Posted on 4/9/14 at 8:33 am to Moustache

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Heyward is a real question mark though. I mean, what if we extend him in a deal similar to Freeman's (that will be what he's asking most likely) and he stays at the level he was for 2013 at the plate? That is not a good spot to be in.

I am all for the Kid getting extended. If he wasnt hurt last year he would have been the first to get an extension.

Once again its the second week of the season. Dont be so quick to criticize a 24 year old that is being forced to hit lead off. Because we dont have a lead off hitter. Honestly I would rather play Schaffer over BJ.

Schaffer
Simmons
The Kid
Freddie
Uggla
Gattis
Justin
CJ (just to clear the pitcher)

ETA: I would rather hit CJ 2nd and Simmons 8th

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Posted by Moustache

GEAUX TIGERS

Member since May 2008

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Posted on 4/9/14 at 8:39 am to Gotta have DeZeier

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the Kid

Just NO. That's an insult to Griffey to use his nickname on a player like Heyward.

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Once again its the second week of the season. Dont be so quick to criticize a 24 year old that is being forced to hit lead off. Because we dont have a lead off hitter. Honestly I would rather play Schaffer over BJ.

Schaffer
Simmons
The Kid
Freddie
Uggla
Gattis
Justin
CJ (just to clear the pitcher)

ETA: I would rather hit CJ 2nd and Simmons 8th

I agree with all of this. BJ is useless. Schafer at least has better speed and makes contact more often and can hit leadoff to let Heyward bat down in the order. I like Freddie in the 3 hole though. Your best hitter should get more at-bats. Freddie is by far the best hitter on this team.