2022 Atlanta Braves

[kg01]

Ok, time for y'all eggsperts to toss out some season predictions.

I read a NY-centric one where like half the prognosticators had the Mets as wining the NL East.

I'm not gonna look directly at @Buzzbomb for this, but I'm definitely lookin in his direction.

 

[Buzzbomb]

Ok, time for y'all eggsperts to toss out some season predictions.

I read a NY-centric one where like half the prognosticators had the Mets as wining the NL East.

I'm not gonna look directly at @Buzzbomb for this, but I'm definitely lookin in his direction.

Appreciate you looking my way, however you do realize I’m a couple of ants short of a picnic. My cheese has slipped off of my cracker!

In a very uneggsplainable toss into the scrambled pan of the yEast going back into my socially distanced refrigerator and its handle…
1)Atlanta Big Sus-spenders
2)NY Flushingers w/ A Wealthy Owner(sorry CincyMet to pick you second)
3)Philly Steaks & Pretzels
4)Marleens(don’t worry @kg01, Jose Urena-ss is with the Brew Crew this year)
5)Nats on The Back Porch(apologies to Fred, he’s another better deserving dude)

You didn’t ask about players. Volunteering Jorge Soler comes back to the Bravos in July, just as soon as the Florida group realizes they are closer to Biscayne Bay- than the Atlanta W.S. repeat trophy to be housed in Cobb County.

 

[kg01]

Appreciate you looking my way, however you do realize I’m a couple of ants short of a picnic. My cheese has slipped off of my cracker!

In a very uneggsplainable toss into the scrambled pan of the yEast going back into my socially distanced refrigerator and its handle…
1)Atlanta Big Sus-spenders
2)NY Flushingers w/ A Wealthy Owner(sorry CincyMet to pick you second)
3)Philly Steaks & Pretzels
4)Marleens(don’t worry @kg01, Jose Urena-ss is with the Brew Crew this year)
5)Nats on The Back Porch(apologies to Fred, he’s another better deserving dude)

You didn’t ask about players. Volunteering Jorge Soler comes back to the Bravos in July, just as soon as the Florida group realizes they are closer to Biscayne Bay- than the Atlanta W.S. repeat trophy to be housed in Cobb County.

The Adam Duvall plan then?

Why's everybody so high on the mets? Showalter walk on water or something?

 

[orientalnc]

The Adam Duvall plan then?

Why's everybody so high on the mets? Showalter walk on water or something?

If they can keep their arms healthy, pitching. And, Alonso.

 

[Buzzbomb]

deGrom is out for at least a month. He has a stress reaction in his right scapula and this is a contract year, therefore I don’t see him pushing his health.

Duvall(starts in CF)probably moves over to LF, when Acuna returns in May. I would think Rosario would play RF, but that’s not etched in stone. They could flip flop. Ozuna becomes the full-time DH, at that point.

Contreras has been hitting well the Spring. He is the DH for the interim. Pina is the back up C.

Rodriguez is not w/ Atlanta, however he just tested positive for PED’s.

 

[kg01]

Rodriguez is not w/ Atlanta, however he just tested positive for PED’s.

Always wondered why they didn't use him. Not that that's related to the PED's, just wondered.

 

[FredJacket]

Appreciate you looking my way, however you do realize I’m a couple of ants short of a picnic. My cheese has slipped off of my cracker!

In a very uneggsplainable toss into the scrambled pan of the yEast going back into my socially distanced refrigerator and its handle…
1)Atlanta Big Sus-spenders
2)NY Flushingers w/ A Wealthy Owner(sorry CincyMet to pick you second)
3)Philly Steaks & Pretzels
4)Marleens(don’t worry @kg01, Jose Urena-ss is with the Brew Crew this year)
5)Nats on The Back Porch(apologies to Fred, he’s another better deserving dude)

You didn’t ask about players. Volunteering Jorge Soler comes back to the Bravos in July, just as soon as the Florida group realizes they are closer to Biscayne Bay- than the Atlanta W.S. repeat trophy to be housed in Cobb County.

Nationals will finish last. Only way to avoid that is multiple players come out of nowhere with career years & jumps in production. And that just doesn't happen.

Mets fans should probably be concerned about Scherzer's aging body. Last couple of years he's started to show earky signs of breakdown. Neck & leg issues that became nagging. Dodgers managed to wear his arm out in post-season too.

Braves seem like the favorite to take division to me.

 

[kg01]

Nationals will finish last. Only way to avoid that is multiple players come out of nowhere with career years & jumps in production. And that just doesn't happen.

Mets fans should probably be concerned about Scherzer's aging body. Last couple of years he's started to show earky signs of breakdown. Neck & leg issues that became nagging. Dodgers managed to wear his arm out in post-season too.

Braves seem like the favorite to take division to me.

We can make room on the 'wagon for you, FredJ

Oh no, wrong gif. That's for my other forum(s).

(I'm just messin' with you, Fredro. I'm not crazy. Really. Just ask the other me's.)

 

[Golden Tornadoes]

Always wondered why they didn't use him. Not that that's related to the PED's, just wondered.

After the MLB cracked down hard on "illegal substances" his spin rate dropped, his velocity was down, and his numbers skyrocketed. Even still, the numbers he was putting up in Pittsburgh was unsustainable according to advanced metrics.

Somebody much smarter than I can probably find the stats floating around the internet.

 

[kg01]

After the MLB cracked down hard on "illegal substances" his spin rate dropped, his velocity was down, and his numbers skyrocketed. Even still, the numbers he was putting up in Pittsburgh was unsustainable according to advanced metrics.

Somebody much smarter than I can probably find the stats floating around the internet.

That explains a lot. Probably saw what was under the hood after spending some time here. Interesting.

 

[Golden Tornadoes]

That explains a lot. Probably saw what was under the hood after spending some time here. Interesting.

I remember at the time of the trade I was so unhappy that we gave up Bryse Wilson for him, especially after how Wilson pitched against the Dodgers in the NLCS. Even more so when we saw how poorly Rodriguez pitched when he got here. I looked back on the stats for Wilson and he really didn't do much of anything in Pittsburgh this past year so I guess the trade will be counted as a flush in the end. But you are right, we saw what was going on after he got here and thankfully Snit shut him down in the postseason and rode the Night Shift to a WS trophy! It even made me a temporary Luke Jackson fan which I thought would be impossible!

 

[kg01]

I remember at the time of the trade I was so unhappy that we gave up Bryse Wilson for him, especially after how Wilson pitched against the Dodgers in the NLCS. Even more so when we saw how poorly Rodriguez pitched when he got here. I looked back on the stats for Wilson and he really didn't do much of anything in Pittsburgh this past year so I guess the trade will be counted as a flush in the end. But you are right, we saw what was going on after he got here and thankfully Snit shut him down in the postseason and rode the Night Shift to a WS trophy! It even made me a temporary Luke Jackson fan which I thought would be impossible!

Why is this my first time hearing this nickname?

 

[Golden Tornadoes]

What?!? By far one of the best names for any bullpen ever! Also, when you win a WS with it, it gives you a little street cred:

Here's a great article about it and shows the tight bond these guys have!

Who named 'The Night Shift'? Let them (kind of) explain

NORTH PORT, Fla. -- As the baseball world waited to see if he’d add a starting pitcher, Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos instead added one of the game’s best closers to a bullpen that became widely known as The Night Shift while guiding Atlanta toward last year’s World

www.mlb.com

 

[Buzzbomb]

Rob Manfred will be in attendance tonight. In Atlanta, not Denver, Colorado.

 

[Golden Tornadoes]

Rob Manfred will be in attendance tonight. In Atlanta, not Denver, Colorado.

So are we going to get re-awarded the All Star Game that he stole from us? Such a sweet "suck it" moment that the WS and WS trophy was/is in ATL!

 

[kg01]

uhm .... anybody else get a lil' cringy at the latest comments from Acuna on Fred-E?

Sounds like they were uhhh ... not close.

Honestly sounds like he felt Freeman was one of the ones knocking his 'style' as a rookie. Truth be told, he (Freeman) could've just been trying to mentor him. Help him become a 'pro'. But you never know how that messaging is being received. Sounds like it wasn't well received.

 

[tmhunter52]

Acuna is an immature kid with extraordinary talent. He lacks respect for the game. Nobody cares what he says. He just needs to hit.

 

[FredJacket]

uhm .... anybody else get a lil' cringy at the latest comments from Acuna on Fred-E?

Sounds like they were uhhh ... not close.

Honestly sounds like he felt Freeman was one of the ones knocking his 'style' as a rookie. Truth be told, he (Freeman) could've just been trying to mentor him. Help him become a 'pro'. But you never know how that messaging is being received. Sounds like it wasn't well received.

Acuna is an immature kid with extraordinary talent. He lacks respect for the game. Nobody cares what he says. He just needs to hit.

Must ado about nothing.

 

[CINCYMETJACKET]

Appreciate you looking my way, however you do realize I’m a couple of ants short of a picnic. My cheese has slipped off of my cracker!

In a very uneggsplainable toss into the scrambled pan of the yEast going back into my socially distanced refrigerator and its handle…
1)Atlanta Big Sus-spenders
2)NY Flushingers w/ A Wealthy Owner(sorry CincyMet to pick you second)
3)Philly Steaks & Pretzels
4)Marleens(don’t worry @kg01, Jose Urena-ss is with the Brew Crew this year)
5)Nats on The Back Porch(apologies to Fred, he’s another better deserving dude)

You didn’t ask about players. Volunteering Jorge Soler comes back to the Bravos in July, just as soon as the Florida group realizes they are closer to Biscayne Bay- than the Atlanta W.S. repeat trophy to be housed in Cobb County.

I agree Buzz. The Braves are the favorites to win the division until another team proves otherwise.

 

[FredJacket]

Pulse check Braves fans.

I'm a big Freddie fan; but I'm not emotionally attached to Braves either. How are y'all doing re Freddie's transition to LAD?