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Spring Training
Posted: Sun Mar 4, 2012 1:49 pm
by ohara
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.
Re: Spring Training
Posted: Sun Mar 4, 2012 7:09 pm
by ATL Boy
Man I wish I was down there in Florida for Spring Training
Re: Spring Training
Posted: Mon Mar 5, 2012 12:31 am
by ohara
Well, scored 3 runs today. Bad news is Detroit scored 18. Delgado got shelled for 4 ER and Teheran for 7 ER.
Re: Spring Training
Posted: Mon Mar 5, 2012 4:39 am
by Nemesis21
I am going to games next weekend, fri sat and sun.
Re: Spring Training
Posted: Mon Mar 5, 2012 2:03 pm
by ohara
Have a great time. Have to give us a good eye witness update.
Re: Spring Training
Posted: Mon Mar 5, 2012 11:38 pm
by ohara
Hey, 10-5 win over Houston today! Good game. Bats finally come alive. Now, keep it going!
Re: Spring Training
Posted: Tue Mar 6, 2012 5:34 pm
by HMFFL
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/
Re: Spring Training
Posted: Tue Mar 6, 2012 10:45 pm
by Nemesis21
Braves lost to the Nats today 5-2.
Re: Spring Training
Posted: Tue Mar 6, 2012 11:06 pm
by HMFFL
The Nats scored four runs early. Oh well, always next game.
Re: Spring Training
Posted: Tue Mar 6, 2012 11:06 pm
by HMFFL
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
Re: Spring Training
Posted: Tue Mar 6, 2012 11:29 pm
by Nemesis21
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 ?
Re: Spring Training
Posted: Wed Mar 7, 2012 3:11 pm
by bstrassburg
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.
Re: Spring Training
Posted: Wed Mar 7, 2012 5:53 pm
by HMFFL
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
Re: Spring Training
Posted: Wed Mar 7, 2012 6:02 pm
by Nemesis21
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.
Re: Spring Training
Posted: Wed Mar 7, 2012 9:38 pm
by Nemesis21
Braves lost to the Tigers today, 5-1 at Joker Stadium.
Re: Spring Training
Posted: Thu Mar 8, 2012 3:41 pm
by HMFFL
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.
Re: Spring Training
Posted: Thu Mar 8, 2012 11:23 pm
by Nemesis21
Braves lost 2-1 to the O's today. Hinske HR'd.
Re: Spring Training
Posted: Fri Mar 9, 2012 2:38 am
by HMFFL
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.
Re: Spring Training
Posted: Fri Mar 9, 2012 3:41 pm
by ohara
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?

Re: Spring Training
Posted: Fri Mar 9, 2012 5:10 pm
by HMFFL
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.