Category: Where Do We Go From Here?

2009 Atlanta Braves Batting Statistics – Baseball-Reference.com

The strength of the Braves in 2009 was, it is said, pitching. There’s a lot to be said for this. They finished fourth in the NL in fewest runs allowed per game with … Finish Reading

So, it seems that the Braves’ starting middle infield situation is settled: Yunel Escobar will play short, and Kelly Johnson will play second, hopefully not in a platoon with the immortal Martin Prado. The backup situation, on the contrary, is … Finish Reading

Unfortunately, there is no good rhyme for “Smoltz, Hudson, and pray for _____”. “Lightning bolts” really doesn’t work. At any event, for much of the year — especially after Chuck James got hurt and was first ineffective and then absent … Finish Reading

So, the Braves find themselves with three middle infielders, all of whom are (apparently) well above-average offensively for the position, none of whom is a Gold Glove candidate but all of whom are adequate defensively, and who have different strengths … Finish Reading

Okay, Scott Boras has said that Andruw will not take a one-year contract, or accept arbitration, or give a hometown discount. This seems to pretty much rule out Andruw coming back next year, except this is Scott Boras talking! He … Finish Reading