Spring Training

ohara · Post #1 » by **ohara** » Sun Mar 4, 2012 1:49 pm

Well, we all had our opinions on the off season and whether Wren was correct or not on how he played it out. Now, we get to see how the team looks in Spring Training. See if we can work out the kinks, stay healthy, and start to get some momentum heading into the regular season.

Game 1. We got 1 hit by Detroit. Ouch. Not very inspiring.

Post #2 » by **ATL Boy** » Sun Mar 4, 2012 7:09 pm

Man I wish I was down there in Florida for Spring Training

ohara · Post #3 » by **ohara** » Mon Mar 5, 2012 12:31 am

Well, scored 3 runs today. Bad news is Detroit scored 18. Delgado got shelled for 4 ER and Teheran for 7 ER.

Nemesis21 · Post #4 » by **Nemesis21** » Mon Mar 5, 2012 4:39 am

I am going to games next weekend, fri sat and sun.

ohara · Post #5 » by **ohara** » Mon Mar 5, 2012 2:03 pm

Have a great time. Have to give us a good eye witness update.

ohara · Post #6 » by **ohara** » Mon Mar 5, 2012 11:38 pm

Hey, 10-5 win over Houston today! Good game. Bats finally come alive. Now, keep it going!

Post #7 » by **HMFFL** » Tue Mar 6, 2012 5:34 pm

Starting lineup

Here is the Braves’ lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Nationals:

1. Michael Bourn, CF

2. Martin Prado, 3B

3. Brian McCann, DH

4. Freddie Freeman, 1B

5. Matt Diaz, LF

6. Jason Heyward, RF

7. David Ross, C

8. Andrelton Simmons, SS

9. Drew Sutton, 2B

Kris Medlen, P

http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blo ... gfl-debut/

Nemesis21 · Post #8 » by **Nemesis21** » Tue Mar 6, 2012 10:45 pm

Braves lost to the Nats today 5-2.

Post #9 » by **HMFFL** » Tue Mar 6, 2012 11:06 pm

The Nats scored four runs early. Oh well, always next game.

Post #10 » by **HMFFL** » Tue Mar 6, 2012 11:06 pm

Tommy Hanson likely to make spring debut Sun.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez confirmed that Tommy Hanson will likely make his spring debut Sunday against the Blue Jays.
He is expected to follow Kris Medlen, who will start the game. Hanson threw live batting practice Sunday and Tuesday and is expected to do so again Thursday. The 25-year-old right-hander suffered a mild (Grade 1) concussion in a one-car accident early on in Braves' camp, but he has passed all tests and appears to be back on track in his preparation for the new season.
Source: Mark Bowman on Twitter/Rotoworld.com

Nemesis21 · Post #11 » by **Nemesis21** » Tue Mar 6, 2012 11:29 pm

HMFFL wrote:Tommy Hanson likely to make spring debut Sun.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez confirmed that Tommy Hanson will likely make his spring debut Sunday against the Blue Jays.
He is expected to follow Kris Medlen, who will start the game. Hanson threw live batting practice Sunday and Tuesday and is expected to do so again Thursday. The 25-year-old right-hander suffered a mild (Grade 1) concussion in a one-car accident early on in Braves' camp, but he has passed all tests and appears to be back on track in his preparation for the new season.
Source: Mark Bowman on Twitter/Rotoworld.com

Awesome! I am going to games this weekend. Wonder who is pitching fri and sat ?

bstrassburg · Post #12 » by **bstrassburg** » Wed Mar 7, 2012 3:11 pm

Nemesis21 wrote:Awesome! I am going to games this weekend. Wonder who is pitching fri and sat ?

It would be Delgado/Teheran on Friday normally but it's split squad so not sure if they're going to start one at home and the other away or keep them together. I'd imagine that they'd split them up, so you should see at least one of them on Friday. Jurrjens is pitching on Saturday.

Post #13 » by **HMFFL** » Wed Mar 7, 2012 5:53 pm

I am looking forward to seeing what Cespedes does this spring.

Yoenis Cespedes could make his Athletics' debut as soon as this weekend.
Cespedes arrived in A's camp last weekend, but the team wanted him to get a few workouts in before playing in live games. The 26-year-old outfielder is scheduled to get six at-bats Wednesday in a simulated game. Oakland general manager Billy Beane has hedged a bit about Cespedes' chances of making the Opening Day roster, but he's a pretty good bet to break camp with the big club given how much money he's being paid.
Source: John Shea on Twitter

Nemesis21 · Post #14 » by **Nemesis21** » Wed Mar 7, 2012 6:02 pm

bstrassburg wrote:
Nemesis21 wrote:Awesome! I am going to games this weekend. Wonder who is pitching fri and sat ?

It would be Delgado/Teheran on Friday normally but it's split squad so not sure if they're going to start one at home and the other away or keep them together. I'd imagine that they'd split them up, so you should see at least one of them on Friday. Jurrjens is pitching on Saturday.

Awesome, so I may see Jurrjens and Hanson on sat and sun, and some young arms on fri. Thanks.

Nemesis21 · Post #15 » by **Nemesis21** » Wed Mar 7, 2012 9:38 pm

Braves lost to the Tigers today, 5-1 at Joker Stadium.

Post #16 » by **HMFFL** » Thu Mar 8, 2012 3:41 pm

Good news: JJ is pain free.

It'd be nice to see him stay healthy for the duration of the season. He was putting up great numbers before pitching started to become painful.

Nemesis21 · Post #17 » by **Nemesis21** » Thu Mar 8, 2012 11:23 pm

Braves lost 2-1 to the O's today. Hinske HR'd.

Post #18 » by **HMFFL** » Fri Mar 9, 2012 2:38 am

I was listening to AM Sports Talk (680 the fan) today and a great deal of Braves fans are concerned about the offense (not shocking). The radio hosts seem to be positive.

ohara · Post #19 » by **ohara** » Fri Mar 9, 2012 3:41 pm

HMFFL wrote:I was listening to AM Sports Talk (680 the fan) today and a great deal of Braves fans are concerned about the offense (not shocking). The radio hosts seem to be positive.

I'm glad someone is positive. Was the radio host Frank Wren by chance? :lol:

Post #20 » by **HMFFL** » Fri Mar 9, 2012 5:10 pm

ohara wrote:
HMFFL wrote:I was listening to AM Sports Talk (680 the fan) today and a great deal of Braves fans are concerned about the offense (not shocking). The radio hosts seem to be positive.

I'm glad someone is positive. Was the radio host Frank Wren by chance?

No..lol

One caller thinks the Braves are going to win the division, followed by Philly, and Washington. The radio host jokingly said you must be drunk if you think the Braves are going to win over Philly and if Washington is going to win over Miami. There went the positivity.