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First exhibition game is tomorrow with these pitchers scheduled to pitch after Hanson:
Tuesday: Medlen, Jesse Chavez, Michael Dunn, Chris Resop, James Parrand Manny Acosta.And here's a picture just just how big Heyward really is:
http://cdn3.sbnation.com/fan_shot_images/101446/ept_sports_mlb_experts-97505889-1267402829.jpg
Now McLouth isn't a big guy, but DAMN.
I'm ready to see how Bobby constructs the lineup. Even if it is the first game it'll be very telling IMO.
ability
03-01-2010, 12:06 PM
http://cdn3.sbnation.com/fan_shot_images/101446/ept_sports_mlb_experts-97505889-1267402829.jpg
RIDICULOUS.
PUMPED for tomorrow... I need some baseball.
I'm ready to see how Bobby constructs the lineup. Even if it is the first game it'll be very telling IMO.
mlbbowman (http://twitter.com/mlbbowman) Braves scheduled pitchers Tues @ Mets: Hanson, Chavez, Dunn, Resop, Parr, Acosta. Chipper, Glaus and Diaz not scheduled to travel.
Nevermind. Looks like Heyward will most likely start.
mlbbowman (http://twitter.com/mlbbowman) Braves scheduled pitchers Tues @ Mets: Hanson, Chavez, Dunn, Resop, Parr, Acosta. Chipper, Glaus and Diaz not scheduled to travel.
Nevermind. Looks like Heyward will most likely start.
And probably Hinske and one of Infante or Conrad.
ajcbraves (http://twitter.com/ajcbraves) Jurrjens had first bullpen session today, albeit a brief one (about 15 pitches, as instructed by trainers). "Excellent," Bobby Cox said.
BravesfaninMiami
03-01-2010, 12:23 PM
Heyward is a big kid...
Zepp1978
03-01-2010, 12:38 PM
Heyward looks like Yao Ming next to Nate Robinson. Ridiculous...
brnt247
03-01-2010, 01:28 PM
For those that are interested, I did a video appearance on hotstove.com talking about Braves ST and offseason moves. It was pretty cool and since I started writing right here at BN I figured some would want to listen to what was produced by this great community. It'll be archived later today and I'll post the video up. I wanted to put a link to the live feed up but my internet was on the fritz.
Chief Knockahoma
03-01-2010, 01:31 PM
ajcbraves
Braves regulars making the trip to face Mets: Y Escobar, M Prado, B McCann, N McLouth. Notable others: J Heyward, F Freeman & big C Johnson
McCarroll21
03-01-2010, 01:32 PM
The first home game will be on the 3rd, I believe. That'll be the telling one.
HaRdCoReBrAvEsFaN
03-01-2010, 01:37 PM
Odds that Heyward bats 3rd with Chipper not playing? Bobby liked Kelly enough to put him there...seems to be even more thrilled with JHey
vnodnarb
03-01-2010, 01:41 PM
McLouth, Prado, Heyward, Freeman, McCann, Esco.........that's my guess
HaRdCoReBrAvEsFaN
03-01-2010, 01:51 PM
Drop Freeman behind Esco and that's probably right...McCann will probably bat cleanup if Glaus is out...
Jsh1284
03-01-2010, 03:01 PM
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Jair Jurrjens took another positive step on Monday morning, when he was able to complete a short mound session without feeling any discomfort in his previously ailing right shoulder.
Provided clearance to throw off the mound for the first time since Spring Training began, Jurrjens threw 15 fastballs. Braves manager Bobby Cox said the 24-year-old right-hander looked "excellent" during the session, which was kept short via directions provided by the club's medical staff.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100301&content_id=8636478&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl&partnerId=rss_atl
Sweet! Jair is gonna be ready to roll soon!
McCann16
03-01-2010, 03:54 PM
Good to read that story on JJ. He's going to have an awesome year.
McCarroll21
03-01-2010, 04:42 PM
jaysonst (http://twitter.com/jaysonst) Today in spring training: Talking to a Braves official when Jason Heyward stepped in to hit. "You might want to see this."
http://i49.tinypic.com/2cmusj.jpg
brnt247
03-01-2010, 04:45 PM
Here's the video I talked about in the last page. I asked McC if I can post it but he hasn't responded yet. Here's to hoping his answer was a yes! haha. http://www.hotstove.com/2010/03/hot-stove-tv-braves-chat-with-ben-duronio-the-bravesologist/
It was fun talking to them, and I honestly have gained most of my Braves knowledge from this site and it really did spark my interest in the Braves. I remember when I first started coming to Braves forums I was one of the guys who thought batting average was the end all be all and fielding percentage actually meant something. I think you can tell I am a bit nervous in it.
McCarroll21
03-01-2010, 04:46 PM
LOL! It's good. I've been trying to catch up on work. Sorry.
Chief Knockahoma
03-01-2010, 07:58 PM
without a doubt Billy Wagner is one of my favorite Braves and he hasn't even played for us yet (http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-braves/wagner-has-quickly-become-340028.html)
Chevy doesn't make an F250, DOB.......
zstipe
03-01-2010, 08:36 PM
Thank you BF
Bob Horner
03-01-2010, 09:22 PM
Can't wait for tomorrow !!
Braves Baseball 2010 !!
RollBravesRoll
03-01-2010, 09:27 PM
This will never happen but I would really love to see the lineup play out like this: McLouth, Chipper, Heyward, Glaus, McCann, Escobar, Diaz & Prado.
I think that Chipper's great vision he's always had at the plate & the level of respect he still commands from opposing pitchers would really allow him go back to being an OBP machine if he were hitting in a spot where putting up power numbers wasn't such a must. Not to mention I couldn't think of a better spot in the lineup to let Heyward adjust to ML pitching than in between Chipper & Glaus, with McCann & Escobar giving added protection!
BravesBabe14
03-01-2010, 09:42 PM
I'm SOOOO pumped......I can't wait!!! 6 more days and I'll be there myself.
gobravez
03-01-2010, 10:19 PM
Spring Training baseball and MLB 10: The Show tomorrow... I just have to survive school first.
b10wick
03-01-2010, 10:37 PM
Spring Training baseball and MLB 10: The Show tomorrow... I just have to survive school first.
If only OOTP was tomorrow as well!
ahmed5456
03-02-2010, 05:43 AM
I'm not going to be able to watch the game today :(. But, LOL I've never seen BN so pumped over a Spring Training Game. I'd be pumped too if I could watch. Anyways, the Jason Heyward in-game fiesta starts today. How about a quick start?
Breezy
03-02-2010, 06:25 AM
This will never happen but I would really love to see the lineup play out like this: McLouth, Chipper, Heyward, Glaus, McCann, Escobar, Diaz & Prado.
I think that Chipper's great vision he's always had at the plate & the level of respect he still commands from opposing pitchers would really allow him go back to being an OBP machine if he were hitting in a spot where putting up power numbers wasn't such a must. Not to mention I couldn't think of a better spot in the lineup to let Heyward adjust to ML pitching than in between Chipper & Glaus, with McCann & Escobar giving added protection!
I know how much we all love line up construction debates :rolleyes: but I can't resist.
I'd like us to look into batting Heyward in the 2 hole. I think it'd be more likely to happen than Chipper moving, and he gets great protection, maybe even better protection.
He's expected to have a decent OBP already, which is what you want out of the 2 hole, and it worked great for Andre Ethier (who split time there last year). In his first year he doesn't have to have great power numbers and he should get good pitches to hit. Plus with his eye, he'll still get on base a lot.
McLouth, Heyward, Chipper, Glaus, McCann, Esco, Diaz, Prado
Just a thought.
Zepp1978
03-02-2010, 07:40 AM
Here is today's lineup:
Braves lineup: Mclouth 8 Prado 4 Heyward 9 McCann 2 Escobar 6 Cabrera 7 Hinske 3 Infante 5 Mitch Jones DH
Per Mark Bowman's Twitter
TheCobra
03-02-2010, 08:17 AM
Here is today's lineup:
Per Mark Bowman's Twitter
looks like some people were right about Heyward batting third.
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