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Approaching Buddy Hernandez Territory
cajunrevenge
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That article is stupid. The DBacks lost that trade just based on how much they could have gotten from another team. Imagine if they waited until the first month of the season to trade him, Brian Cashman would have **** himself throwing his whole farm system at the DBacks. The Mariners were willing to give up Taijun Walker, Nick Franklin and 2 good reliever prospects for him. Even though Justin veto'd the trade that just shows the kind of deal they could have potentially gotten. Prado's a nice player but paying him 11 million a year really kills his value. It had been reported that the Braves were not keen on giving him that kind of money anyways. Bottom line to me is Justin peaked in value a month into the season, maybe the Rangers offer Profar or Justin who we know wanted out changes his mind and accepts going to Seattle. The Braves would be in a very close division race right now if they didnt make this trade. If The DBacks got the production the Braves got from Justin/Johnson then they would probably be leading their division right now.
bravesnumberone
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I don't think anyone can argue not having a Kershaw type along with lack of production from guys in the lineup doesn't make it difficult. But the Braves' chances in the postseason ultimately will rely on how well they're playing going in.
cajunrevenge
Well-known member
I would be ecstatic if the Royals make it in the playoffs. I always root for long suffering fan bases. I just hope the Yankees dont sneak in. Although if they do and lose the one game playoff we can finally get a 3 game series for the wild card teams.
Heyward
<B>Voted Worst Poster <br>'13, '14, '15 (Co-Winner
Not insurmountable but they pretty much have to come close to running the table from here on out.
Bdawg2309
Playing the Waiting Game
Texas 81-64
Tampa Bay 78-66
NY Yankees 78-68 1
Cleveland 77-68 1.5
Baltimore 77-68 1.5
Kansas City 77-69 2
it's going to be a good finish for those last 2 WC spots
if i could have it my way, the royals and indians would take the WC spots.
2-8Tampa Bay 78-66
3-7NY Yankees 78-68 1
6-4Cleveland 77-68 1.5
6-4Baltimore 77-68 1.5
5-5Kansas City 77-69 2
7-3it's going to be a good finish for those last 2 WC spots
if i could have it my way, the royals and indians would take the WC spots.
bravesnumberone
Well-known member
As long as the Yankees don't make it.
bravesnumberone
Well-known member
Man, these last two weeks are going to be fun, especially the NL Central and AL WC races.
CrimsonCowboy
Moderator
Jon Heyman reporting that Todd Helton will retire after the season
Braves1976
It's OVER 5,000!
If so, Todd had a great career. He was a great player that hurt the Braves more times than I can remember. He always seemed to get big hits against us.
Braves1976
It's OVER 5,000!
I think you mean 19-3 but who's counting after 18 runs right? They had 19 runs on 22 hits, that's making your hits count.
Dalyn
Fredi Gonzalez Supporter
Wow. What a game.
Braves1976
It's OVER 5,000!
I'd like for the Braves have a blowout game like that where Simmons pitches the final inning. I wouldn't be surprised if Simmons struck out the side if so.
Runnin
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LOL, 19,22, same difference.
The Dodgers just got throttled, embarrassed, pounded, pummeled, punked, pwned, demolished, destroyed, schooled (for Magic), brought down to size, beat really bad, shelled, steam-rolled, kicked all over the field and had the life sucked out of them by a skinny, soft tossing pothead. And at home!!!
That home field advantage isn't looking so big for them right now.