JohnAdcox (10-02-2013)
Thats the right move. He has no use to this team.
Natural Immunity Croc
JohnAdcox (10-02-2013)
Cant say I am surprised. Such a volatile subject on forum boards but Im guessing that this is the beginning of the end for Uggla in Atlanta.
If Uggla is not on the roster than means Janish is. They do need one backup infielder. I would go with Uggla over Janish. Suppose Elliott Johnson gets hurt. Do you want Janish or Uggla playing the remaining games at second?
There is a new rule in place now that if Johnson gets hurt and needs replacing you can add Uggla mid series now.Originally Posted by nsacpi
JohnAdcox (10-02-2013)
I"d rather play Janish, honestly.
Well. Nailed him being a dud.
Agreed. You know for sure that Janish will play great defense. With Uggla, you just don't know if he will provide anything of positive value. He could suck as bad as Janish with th ebat and provide ZERO defensive value.
Natural Immunity Croc
If not Uggla, I want EJ out there (and bat him 9th).
If we honestly had better options I wouldn't mind this, but Johnson is not necessarily that. Oh well, not that it will matter too much. 2B will continue to be a black hole.
You are completely right, of course. It is a surprise move.
Wonder if BJ got the same message? When we reach the WS, really have little choice but put Uggla back on the roster. Dont see any of our bench players as having value enough to DH.
If the Braves reach the World Series, Gattis (or McCann) should DH and someone who isn't a defensive liability should play LF.
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Dalyn (10-01-2013)
I sure hope not. Uggla has one year left. BJ has several. Can't dump all over him when your replacement options are Jordan Schafer or Jose Constanza (both much worse than BJ).
But that still puts us at a disadvantage. AL teams dont have to deal with a patchwork lineup and worrying who can and who cant catch the ball.
I'm a bit surprised. We don't have much of a bench and he can draw a walk (although that is pretty much it).
We've been over this a bunch, but I remain firm in that I was fine acquiring Uggla, but I thought it was crazy to re-negotiate with (and extend) him after he was acquired. Just a terrible move.
Braves1976 (10-02-2013)
If true this is very interesting from a couple angles. Fredi played Uggla more the last couple weeks than he played BJ. Does this mean BJ also won't make the roster? The other interesting aspect is the question of who makes these roster decisions. Does Fredi have final say?
Sure they do (when they are playing in the NL).
Upton can pinch-run and play the OF well. Those qualities might get him on the roster.
FWIW The AL has HFA again this year thanks to Bud. Reallity is that we dont even have 8 consistent bats much less 9.
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