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Braves fans: Would getting a leadoff hitter help this team tremendously?
Posted on 4/15/14 at 7:58 am
Posted on 4/15/14 at 7:58 am
I know the Braves are doing well now, but it is concerning that our first 2 batters are batting .170.
To succeed in post season play, you need guys who can get on base to pressure the other team's ace. YOu also need an ace of your own, but the Braves will have to make do.
Any chance the Yanks would be willing to part with Ichiro since he's sitting behind Gardner, Beltran, and Ellsbury now? I know Ichiro isn't even half of what he used to be, but he's still a lot better option at lead off than Schafer, BJ, or Heyward. Plus, him batting leadoff would allow Heyward to slide into the 2 spot which is so much better suited for him. Should also give Freeman and Upton a much better chance to drive in runs.
To succeed in post season play, you need guys who can get on base to pressure the other team's ace. YOu also need an ace of your own, but the Braves will have to make do.
Any chance the Yanks would be willing to part with Ichiro since he's sitting behind Gardner, Beltran, and Ellsbury now? I know Ichiro isn't even half of what he used to be, but he's still a lot better option at lead off than Schafer, BJ, or Heyward. Plus, him batting leadoff would allow Heyward to slide into the 2 spot which is so much better suited for him. Should also give Freeman and Upton a much better chance to drive in runs.
This post was edited on 4/15/14 at 9:04 am
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Posted on 4/15/14 at 7:59 am to Moustache
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our first 2 batters are batting .340 combined.
This makes me laugh
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:00 am to Moustache
You probably hate Dan Uggla don't you
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:01 am to Moustache
Yes because a 40 something year old Ichiro would start over Jason Heyward.. Do you even think of this stuff before you post?
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:01 am to Moustache
Keep JHey 1st and bat Simmons second
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:04 am to tzimme4
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You probably hate Dan Uggla don't you
No. I like Uggla for what he is. However, I don't like his pay.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:04 am to USAF Hart
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Yes because a 40 something year old Ichiro would start over Jason Heyward.. Do you even think of this stuff before you post?
No, dumbass. He would start over BJ or Schafer.
LF- Jupton
CF- Heyward
RF- Ichiro
Do you even think before you post?
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:05 am to harry coleman beast
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Keep JHey 1st and bat Simmons second
I don't mind Heyward in the 1 spot, I just think he hits much better from the 2 hole.
Simmons for whatever reason slumps in the 2 hole and hits great down in the lineup at 7 or 8. not sure of the stats there, but it has been noticed by many before.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:07 am to Moustache
So now you want to bench our top paid player for a 40 something year old. Just stop posting, seriously. It's not like Ichiro is some other worldly player. He's not the same Ichiro that was in Seattle.
This post was edited on 4/15/14 at 8:08 am
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:10 am to USAF Hart
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So now you want to bench our top paid player for a 40 something year old.
Would be a terrible idea to bench Justin. He's been ripping it lately.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:11 am to SwampDonks
BJ gets paid more than Justin
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:12 am to USAF Hart
Not this year he doesn't.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:12 am to USAF Hart
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So now you want to bench our top paid player for a 40 something year old. Just stop posting, seriously. It's not like Ichiro is some other worldly player. He's not the same Ichiro that was in Seattle.
I know he isn't an all star player anymore. I could give a shite if BJ is our top paid player. He sucks. He doesn't add value. Ichiro had the worst season of his career last year, and still provided a whole win more than BJ provided last year and is projected by some sites to have a better season this year than BJ. Plus, he profiles as a leadoff, which is something that no other hitter on this team is.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:14 am to SwampDonks
Jupton - 2013 Salary: $9,958,333
Bupton - 2013 Salary: $13,050,000
Bupton - 2013 Salary: $13,050,000
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:14 am to Moustache
Just to clairfy, I'm not saying give up a king's ransom for him. I'm saying if the Yanks are willing to part with him for something, then maybe we should do it and send Schafer down.
BJ on the bench would provide pop and platoon well with Ichiro at times IMO.
If the Yanks are willing to dump him for Cody Martin or J.R. Graham, I say it's worth it. I like Graham too.
BJ on the bench would provide pop and platoon well with Ichiro at times IMO.
If the Yanks are willing to dump him for Cody Martin or J.R. Graham, I say it's worth it. I like Graham too.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:15 am to Moustache
Schafer is out of options so we aren't sending him down. Ichiro doesn't even start for the Yankees because his body can't handle it. He's had a grand total of 19 at bats this season. Not exactly worth giving up anything for.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:16 am to USAF Hart
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USAF Hart
Dude, stop trying to save face. This is 2014 brah.
Jupton- 14.25 million 2014 salary
Bupton- 13.45 million 2014 salary
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:16 am to Moustache
That's what I get for looking at ESPN and their outdated bullshite
Justin Upton ESPN Profile
BJ Upton ESPN Profile
This post was edited on 4/15/14 at 8:19 am
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:17 am to USAF Hart
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Schafer is out of options so we aren't sending him down
yeah, that kind of sucks. Hell, send BJ down. He deserves it.
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Ichiro doesn't even start for the Yankees because his body can't handle it
He can't handle going 162 games, but he can handle giving you 130, which adds great value. He doesn't start for the yanks because he is behind Gardner, Beltran, and Ellsbury. It has nothing to do with his body.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:21 am to Moustache
Is it even possible to send BJ down? He's been turning the corner a bit the past few games and seems to be seeing the ball a little better. Hell he actually had 2 walks last night and he didn't even strike out!
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