Recent content by mikewon

Since all the reports on the Braves offer to JD seemed to be false we might as well discount all the other reports too. E.g. the supposed lack of confidence in KB‘s defense at 3rd. The fact that we only made JD an actual offer a couple days ago let‘s me wonder if AA hasn‘t been waiting on...

I usually don‘t post but after reading how Snitker has somehow managed to get us so far despite being horrible at his job (which I‘ve gathered from most members here) I would really like to know who would be better? Is there such a thing as a good manager in MLB?

I can't think of anything either... However, I couldn't tell you exactly what Bochy or Maddon do well either. I do know that I don't remember a bad word about Fredi from any of the players or coaches he has worked with. I also can't remember any anonymous sources ripping him. I also know...

i found one on ebay for 40$ right after hawk said to check it out. works as advertised. no complaints.

thanx!

i live in germany and i've signed up for mlb.tv for the last several years but it's just not worth the money for me since 90% percent of the games start after 1 am and unfortunately i'm not in college anymore :-) so i'm looking for a cheaper alternative. any ideas?

classy. you might as well be babe ruth. nevertheless, i'm glad the fo is shaking things up.

yes. i would much rather gamble on the "future" than gamble on the lifeless "premium" talent we had.

eh...no.

I realize that player's salaries are getting ridiculous and inflation plays a significant role here but 25 mil a year is still payed to premium players and eventhough I loved having Jason on the team he simply hasn't put up the premium offensive numbers that warrant that type of cash.

for how many years?

Hadn't seen this posted... http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/11/braves-shopping-justin-upton-asking-price-higher-than-heyward.html

http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baseball/braves-bringing-back-former-scouting-chief-roy-cla/nhcnm/ "The Braves haven’t announced the moves yet because major league baseball asks teams not to make news during the playoffs without its approval and on its schedule." If the Braves have been asked...