As you’ve probably heard by now, Julio is really old. How old is he? So old that when he came up as a possibly 23-year-old shortstop, Cal Ripken had just been moved to the same position. He’s two years older … Finish Reading
Day: March 2, 2004
Adam LaRoche
LaRoche seems to have the first base job in hand and will have to play his was out of it. Is he Mark Grace, or only Doug Mienkiewicz? Or possibly Rico Brogna?
To get the last out of the way, … Finish Reading
Eddie Perez
The Prodigal Backup. I have to give Eddie credit. Three years ago, he looked done, his arm shredded and his bat slowed to a crawl. In his last two seasons in the Braves’ organization, he combined for 7 hits in … Finish Reading
Johnny Estrada
By all local accounts, he’s the catcher. Nationally, there still seems to be the belief that he’s got to beat Eli Marrero for the job, but the Braves seem to be thinking Marrero is a utility player, and as I’ve … Finish Reading
Player Analysis 2004
As is now traditional, I’m going to do entries and commentary on each Braves player. Well, most. The fringes of the lineup are even more unsettled than usual, and there are three positions with no incumbent regular or big-money newcomer. … Finish Reading