Braves release Freddy Garcia / Sign Aaron Harang

[skillet]

Odd that we would release Garcia to sign Harang.

[Julio3000]

Harang me
Harang me
They oughta get a rope and hang me

[nsacpi]

The main thing to keep in mind in the great Harang versus Garcia debate is both of them got released this spring.

[Braves1976]

Odd that we would release Garcia to sign Harang.

My only guess is that he is cheaper, but we can't be saving much here. I rather go with Schlosser for a game or two than a washed up bum like Harang.

[Dalyn]

You guys are so negative.

[Millwood1Hitter]

This guy is an absolute dumpster fire waiting to happen.

[Braves1976]

You guys are so negative.

[Millwood1Hitter]

You guys are so negative.

Are we not suppose to be? What's to like about this addition...they're gonna light fireworks at Turner Field everytime the opposing team hits a 500+ ft bomb? The NL has agreed to spot us 10 runs in games that he starts?

What exactly is to like about the worst starting pitcher on this staff since Shane Reynolds?

Garcia may be done, but he's the anti Harang and can at least gut out some innings. With Harang, the wick has already been light when he heads arrives at the park.

[Dalyn]

Are we not suppose to be? What's to like about this addition...they're gonna light fireworks at Turner Field everytime the opposing team hits a 500+ ft bomb? The NL has agreed to spot us 10 runs in games that he starts?

What exactly is to like about the worst starting pitcher on this staff since Shane Reynolds?

Garcia may be done, but he's the anti Harang and can at least gut out some innings. With Harang, the wick has already been light when he heads arrives at the park.

Is this another fake quote?

[Braves1976]

Are we not suppose to be? What's to like about this addition...they're gonna light fireworks at Turner Field everytime the opposing team hits a 500+ ft bomb? The NL has agreed to spot us 10 runs in games that he starts?

What exactly is to like about the worst starting pitcher on this staff since Shane Reynolds?

Garcia may be done, but he's the anti Harang and can at least gut out some innings. With Harang, the wick has already been light when he heads arrives at the park.

I'm with you, plus Garcia is a really likeable fella who his now former Braves teammates really took to judging from interviews, etc. That is why I was only in favor of dropping Garcia for a clear upgrade. If anything Harang is a clear downgrade IMO.

[bravesnumberone]

As Bob Uecker said...

"Obviously Taylor's thinking.....Idk what the hell he's thinking."

[sturg33]

harang's much better than freddy. He at least has some potential

[Braves1976]

harang's much better than freddy. He at least has some potential

It's been a while since the Braves have had a starter that is terrible vs every NL East team (every NL East team sports an OPS well over .800 vs Harang). If that spells potential I don't want any part of it...

[skillet]

Hale has had a really poor spring. I wonder if Schlosser might be in the rotation instead of him as the 4th starter.

[Millwood1Hitter]

This is a pitcher that had a 5.26 ERA and gave up 16 HRs in 89 innings in Safeco last year! That right, in the comfy confines of Safeco. If you can't pitch half ways decent there you don't deserve to be on a MLB pitching staff.

[NinersSBChamps]

Whatever.

Start Ervin, Julio, Minor, and Wood all season. Pitch them until their arm falls off. We all know they are going to get hurt at some point. Let's get something out of them first.

[Julio3000]

I'm excited at the possibility of some really sharp Chip Caray plays-on-words involving Aaron Harang's name.

/silver lining

[ChapelHillMatt]

Don't like it, Harang is not a good pitcher. Hopefully he only gets a handful of starts.

[gilesfan]

What exactly makes Harang better than Garcia?

[Braves1976]

Don't like it, Harang is not a good pitcher. Hopefully he only gets a handful of starts.

I am hoping he gets no more than one or two starts (probably at least two though).