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re: The ATL Thread: Offseason Edition
Posted on 2/16/12 at 10:54 am to SwampDonks
Posted on 2/16/12 at 10:54 am to SwampDonks
The fact that you know the exact release dates is a tad disturbing
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Posted on 2/16/12 at 10:55 am to lsu31always
Went to their sitePosted on 2/16/12 at 12:54 pm to SwampDonks
Does Dan know what our future ranking on ESPN is, if so he should post it
Posted on 2/16/12 at 12:56 pm to lsu31always
I'm curious as well.
Posted on 2/16/12 at 1:08 pm to SwampDonks
9th, 61.4 overall score.
The lowdown
The Chipper Jones era is drawing to a close, and many assumed that Jason Heyward would have taken over as face of the franchise by now. A disastrous sophomore season (.708 OPS) put the breaks on that train for now, and the Braves need a rebound from him so that he and close friend Freddie Freeman can anchor the lineup into the future. Even if Heyward doesn't fulfill his potential, Atlanta is well positioned for the future because of its incredible stable of young arms, the envy of many rival execs. Jair Jurrjens, Tommy Hanson, Brandon Beachy and Mike Minor give the Braves four formidable starters all age 26 or younger, and prospects Julio Teheran, Arodys Vizcaino and Randall Delgado are coming on strong behind them. Atlanta is ready to test the theory that you can never have too much pitching. -- Buster Olney
The next step
When Chipper eventually retires, he will leave a void both positionally and in leadership. Left field also continues to be a black hole, so the Braves could deal Martin Prado to find Jones' successor or delve into their deep farm system, which is one of the best in baseball. -- Jim Bowden
The lowdown
The Chipper Jones era is drawing to a close, and many assumed that Jason Heyward would have taken over as face of the franchise by now. A disastrous sophomore season (.708 OPS) put the breaks on that train for now, and the Braves need a rebound from him so that he and close friend Freddie Freeman can anchor the lineup into the future. Even if Heyward doesn't fulfill his potential, Atlanta is well positioned for the future because of its incredible stable of young arms, the envy of many rival execs. Jair Jurrjens, Tommy Hanson, Brandon Beachy and Mike Minor give the Braves four formidable starters all age 26 or younger, and prospects Julio Teheran, Arodys Vizcaino and Randall Delgado are coming on strong behind them. Atlanta is ready to test the theory that you can never have too much pitching. -- Buster Olney
The next step
When Chipper eventually retires, he will leave a void both positionally and in leadership. Left field also continues to be a black hole, so the Braves could deal Martin Prado to find Jones' successor or delve into their deep farm system, which is one of the best in baseball. -- Jim Bowden
Posted on 2/16/12 at 3:52 pm to SwampDonks
Even Chipper Tebows
Posted on 2/16/12 at 4:02 pm to SwampDonks
Our bench has gone from a strong point a couple years ago to what it is now, declining veterans plus Constanza/Durango
Wilson
Ross
Hinske
Diaz
Posted on 2/16/12 at 5:32 pm to Chatagnier
Maybe Tebow Chippers
Posted on 2/16/12 at 6:52 pm to The White Lobster
Ok jeff schultz
Posted on 2/16/12 at 6:59 pm to BigBossMan
Whitie is a fraud.
Posted on 2/16/12 at 7:12 pm to SwampDonks
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Posted on 2/16/12 at 8:38 pm to The White Lobster
Ugh don't give me even more reason to be worried about this team.
Posted on 2/16/12 at 9:25 pm to OBUDan
quote:
Ugh don't give me even more reason to be worried about this team.
Uggla's first AB of the season will be sac bunting McCann to 2nd.
Posted on 2/16/12 at 9:36 pm to OBUDan
Damn, this thread has turned negative.
Posted on 2/16/12 at 9:40 pm to volfan30
That said, I still think the Marlins and Nats will fail to finish above .500, and the Braves will finish a game behind the Phils
Posted on 2/16/12 at 9:44 pm to volfan30
WE NEED MORE OKC THUNDER PICS
Posted on 2/16/12 at 9:59 pm to volfan30
I'll bring some positivity up in this bitch.
Let's look at some OPS numbers from Bill James' projections compared to last year.
Freeman
2011: .795
2012: .809
Uggla
2011: .764
2012: .810
Chipper
2011: .814
2012: .839
Gonzalez
2011: .642
Pastornicky
2012: nothing yet
Prado
2011: .687
2012: .762
CF
2011: .660
Bourn
2012: .692
Heyward
2011: .708
2012: .831
McCann
2011: .817
2012: .844
Everyone is going to be better next year
Let's look at some OPS numbers from Bill James' projections compared to last year.
Freeman
2011: .795
2012: .809
Uggla
2011: .764
2012: .810
Chipper
2011: .814
2012: .839
Gonzalez
2011: .642
Pastornicky
2012: nothing yet
Prado
2011: .687
2012: .762
CF
2011: .660
Bourn
2012: .692
Heyward
2011: .708
2012: .831
McCann
2011: .817
2012: .844
Everyone is going to be better next year
Posted on 2/17/12 at 8:13 am to SwampDonks
quote:
Heyward 2011: .708 2012: .831
This is vital. If he can turn it around that's the power bat we want in the outfield.
Posted on 2/17/12 at 8:32 am to lsu31always
quote:
WE NEED MORE OKC THUNDER PICS
DONE:
Posted on 2/17/12 at 8:34 am to SwampDonks
quote:
Everyone is going to be better next year.
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