I’d like to write about this at greater length, but for now I’ll just note that Mark DeRosa has retired. I always liked him, from the time he came up.
He had a 16-year career, which is pretty astonishing … Finish Reading
Category: Player Analysis Through 2006
Comments on Braves players from 2003 to 2006.
Guy who pitched a no-hitter last time game thread: July 20, Giants at Braves
“Hola, I’m Giants pitcher Jonathan Sanchez, and tonight is all about me! Me me me!”
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Summing up game thread: July 12, Braves at Rockies
“Hi, this is Braves blogger Mac Thomason. So, what are we dealing with here? Well, our worst hitters play left field and first base, our biggest power threat hits leadoff, our shortstop is leading the team in RBI even though … Finish Reading
Ursine game thread: July 14, Braves at Cubs
“Hi, I’m Gwinnett Braves outfielder Jordan Schafer. I’m on the shelf right now with a wrist injury, and you know what? It’s been bothering me all year! Of course, I didn’t tell anybody that it was that bad, because (1) … Finish Reading
Clinically depressed game thread: June 28, Red Sox at Losers
“Hola, this is Braves starting pitcher Javier Vazquez, and I’m wondering: Do I have to do everything around here?”
“This is Braves starting pitcher Jair Jurrjens, and I’m wondering the same thing. I’m definitely taking extra batting practice.”
“You’re telling … Finish Reading
Clutch game thread: April 28, Cards at Braves
Thought of the day:
… Finish ReadingI do not believe that athletes are better people than us, I do not believe that athletic contests are tests of character, and I do not believe that there is any such thing as an ability
Daryle Ward
The Daryle Ward Story… Ward is the son of former major leaguer Gary Ward, an outfielder who had a 12-year career in which he had one really good season (1982) and a whole lot of mediocre ones. Daryle, who hits … Finish Reading
Martin Prado
I never got around to a player analysis, and I know you’ve all been waiting…
Prado (or “Pardo”, as he’s referred to by the TBS graphics staff) is similar sort of player to Nick Green or Pete Orr, a guy … Finish Reading
Danys Baez
Danys Baez is, probably, better than his 4.35 ERA this season. He’s not as good as his 2.86 ERA of last year, though. He’s probably something in-between — like his career 3.76 career ERA. Mind you, that’s mostly in the … Finish Reading
Willy Aybar
I know a lot of people are disappointed that Wilson Betemit was traded, and so am I, but I’m excited that the Braves got Willy Aybar in exchange. Aybar — like Betemit, a switch-hitting infielder — was BP’s #34 prospect … Finish Reading