JohnAdcox (03-24-2018)
Managuarantano's Volunteers (03-24-2018)
Ventura's Stolen Bases
Braves1976 (03-24-2018), Garmel (03-24-2018)
After the game, Kazmir said his arm was tired because he threw 90 pitches in a side session Wednesday because he didn't know he was pitching today?!? Guessing that was a factor in his unconditional release.
I hope AA is keeping a close watch on guys being released from other squads. I would not be shocked to see guys available better than our projected 5th starter (Sanchez), 8th man in the bullpen (Carle?), and last man on the bench (Carrera / Santana / Stewart).
jpx7 (03-25-2018)
braves pitchers have an illustrious tradition of big eaters with yuge appetites...anibal the cannibal will make a fine addition to that tradition
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
Case in point, I think Bryce Brentz is worth at least considering over Lane Adams, who I've not been high on. He's a RH version of Preston Tucker, so a good platoon partner in the short term. If the plan is truly to bring Acuna up 4/14, Brentz could fit better than Tucker as the 4th OF at that point. Acuna would be the backup CF, so the biggest need would be a RH platoon bat to take ABs away from Markakis versus lefties.
jpx7 (03-25-2018)
Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh (doing my best imitation of the late Merv Griffin)!!!!!!
I see a cage match brewing. If my memory serves me correctly, Carp strongly advocated the Braves drafting Brentz in 2010 while Braves1976 is the undisputed #1 Lane Adams fan. Carp v. Braves1976 with the victor getting his choice for the coveted 5th OF slot!
jpx7 (03-25-2018)