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re: The ATL Thread: Opening Day Edition
Posted on 3/31/13 at 5:58 pm to volfan30
Posted on 3/31/13 at 5:58 pm to volfan30
so, masters of the braves thread, this schlep fricked up and forgot to buy a parking pass for the home opener...so am i just totally boned for parking or what do you denizens of the MSB suggest?
much appreciated fellas
much appreciated fellas
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Posted on 3/31/13 at 6:04 pm to Damn Good Dawg
You can pay for parking outside Turner Field.
I'm no expert, but I think the blue lot is about $15 or $20 bucks and its an easy walk.
I'm no expert, but I think the blue lot is about $15 or $20 bucks and its an easy walk.
Posted on 3/31/13 at 6:10 pm to volfan30
quote:
BJ Upton was better than Michael Bourn offensively last season using WAR.
Upton had a 3.4 oWAR and Bourn had a 3.2 oWAR.
He was slightly better at offense last year, and ordinarily I'd prolly take BJ Upton THE HITTER over bourn, but not in a braves lineup that already has uggla, mccann, etc. and lacks a leadoff guy. I'm surprised the braves went after BJ upton knowing this.
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Bourn is hardly the poster-boy for the high OBP, low-strikeout rate type team you seem to favor.
definitely not the worst, either. But upton certainly fits that mold.
FWIW I don't necessarily prefer high-obp/low strikeout guys w/o power. I just don't advocate building an entire lineup without anyone like that.
I have always hated BJ Upton though. If he finds a way to live up to his potential, he'd be a monster and he would be an amazing signing for the braves...
This post was edited on 3/31/13 at 6:14 pm
Posted on 3/31/13 at 6:13 pm to broeho
I understand what you're saying, but Prado and Chipper were the key losses when it comes to high OBP, low-strikeout, high average guys, not Bourn.
And the Braves couldn't really do anything about losing Chipper or Prado. Chipper retired and the Braves had to give up Prado to get J. Upton.
And the Braves couldn't really do anything about losing Chipper or Prado. Chipper retired and the Braves had to give up Prado to get J. Upton.
Posted on 3/31/13 at 6:15 pm to bamafan425
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You can pay for parking outside Turner Field.
I'm no expert, but I think the blue lot is about $15 or $20 bucks and its an easy walk.
All those lots are permit only tomorrow. I was in the same position as DGD earlier today, but I got my hands on a parking pass earlier this afternoon.
Only thing I can think of is buying a parking pass off StubHub, but I'm pretty sure you have to buy tickets too.
Posted on 3/31/13 at 6:21 pm to broeho
Well Bourn is an average OBP, high strikeout guy with no power.
Heyward is probably going to be around .275/.350/.500 with 25 and 25 at worst. While being among the top right fielders defensively. And that might not even be the best numbers in the lineup. I'll take that
Heyward is probably going to be around .275/.350/.500 with 25 and 25 at worst. While being among the top right fielders defensively. And that might not even be the best numbers in the lineup. I'll take that
Posted on 3/31/13 at 6:24 pm to Damn Good Dawg
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this schlep fricked up and forgot to buy a parking pass for the home opener
Slip the guy in orange lot $20. You're welcome and enjoy the game.
Money talks bro!Posted on 3/31/13 at 6:30 pm to The White Lobster
Let's not forget how young Freeman is and how much potential he has. He struggled with injuries and an eye problem last year and still did decent.
I wouldn't be surprised to see him hit .280+ with 30+ HRs this year.
The sabremetric fanboys love to totally trash a player who hits HRs and would also think Ben Zobrist is the best player on the earth because of his WAR.
Also, it seems some sabretards love to forget the fact that signing a speedy/low OBP CF in Bourn to another huge contract when he's aging goes against commons sense. Bourn's best tool is his speed, which will diminish exponentially as he ages. BJ still has a good arm and some power to bring to the table when his speed starts to diminish.
I feel like people have forgotten that Sabremetrics are a TOOL, not a way of life. You still gotta have common sense.
Also, looking at the teams that win the WS and consistently win, they have GREAT pitching or GREAT hitting or both. I think Defense is way overrated in the grand scheme of things. Sabremetrics and WAR always seem to overvalue defense.
I wouldn't be surprised to see him hit .280+ with 30+ HRs this year.
The sabremetric fanboys love to totally trash a player who hits HRs and would also think Ben Zobrist is the best player on the earth because of his WAR.
Also, it seems some sabretards love to forget the fact that signing a speedy/low OBP CF in Bourn to another huge contract when he's aging goes against commons sense. Bourn's best tool is his speed, which will diminish exponentially as he ages. BJ still has a good arm and some power to bring to the table when his speed starts to diminish.
I feel like people have forgotten that Sabremetrics are a TOOL, not a way of life. You still gotta have common sense.
Also, looking at the teams that win the WS and consistently win, they have GREAT pitching or GREAT hitting or both. I think Defense is way overrated in the grand scheme of things. Sabremetrics and WAR always seem to overvalue defense.
Posted on 3/31/13 at 6:32 pm to Moustache
Damn. Im ready for tomorrow.
Posted on 3/31/13 at 7:37 pm to au21tigers
quote:
Slip the guy in orange lot $20. You're welcome and enjoy the game. Money talks bro!
may have to do that
Posted on 3/31/13 at 9:23 pm to Damn Good Dawg
1. SS: Jimmy Rollins
2. CF: Ben Revere
3. 2B: Chase Utley
4. 1B: Ryan Howard
5. 3B: Michael Young
6. RF: Domonic Brown
7. LF: Laynce Nix
8. C: Erik Kratz
9. SP: Cole Hamels
2. CF: Ben Revere
3. 2B: Chase Utley
4. 1B: Ryan Howard
5. 3B: Michael Young
6. RF: Domonic Brown
7. LF: Laynce Nix
8. C: Erik Kratz
9. SP: Cole Hamels
Posted on 3/31/13 at 9:32 pm to volfan30
Phillies, prepare to 
Posted on 3/31/13 at 9:47 pm to WicKed WayZ
Hope the Braves and Nats overlook the old Phils..
Utley and Howard are back healthy, Michael Young now aboard, Revere, the pen/set-up/8th inning shored up with Adams, Dom coming of age all sudden, Galvis blossoming, and if Chooch off suspension, or Delmon Young comes back healthy, and contribute some..
Rallied to an 81-81 2012 finish from injured 47–58 start, gotta do better than 5-10 vs AL in Interleague, and 2012's 6-12 vs Atlanta.
Utley and Howard are back healthy, Michael Young now aboard, Revere, the pen/set-up/8th inning shored up with Adams, Dom coming of age all sudden, Galvis blossoming, and if Chooch off suspension, or Delmon Young comes back healthy, and contribute some..
Rallied to an 81-81 2012 finish from injured 47–58 start, gotta do better than 5-10 vs AL in Interleague, and 2012's 6-12 vs Atlanta.
Posted on 3/31/13 at 9:51 pm to Damn Good Dawg
Worst case scenario you can also take the MARTA shuttle (unless you're tailgating, so bribery may help).
Posted on 3/31/13 at 10:13 pm to TheRoarRestoredInBR
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Utley and Howard are old
Posted on 3/31/13 at 10:17 pm to Wally Sparks
Don't knock MARTA..many a damn fine human vending machines with trench coats loaded with the latest movie and music releases work it..some great $3 deals can be had.
Posted on 3/31/13 at 10:18 pm to K9
Phils are experienced, savvy, seasoned.
This post was edited on 3/31/13 at 10:29 pm
Posted on 3/31/13 at 11:38 pm to TheRoarRestoredInBR
I present you Evan Gattis
Posted on 4/1/13 at 12:41 am to volfan30
even places like easy paring? is it still called that? best shite ever.
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