10 keys to success for the Braves in 2008

Post #1 » by **HMFFL** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 3:50 pm

1. The Big Three starters stay healthy

2. Chipper avoids strains, pulls, etc.

3. Rafael Soriano owns the closer role

4. Tex has a year to break the bank

5. Bullpen roles are established early

6. Frenchy and B-Mac take the next step

7. Hampton's ready to contribute

8. J.J., Jo-Jo push Chuck to improve

9. Escobar, K.J. thrive in the middle

10. Kotsay is a catalyst in center

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bravesatl · Post #2 » by **bravesatl** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:50 pm

3, 4, 6, & 9 are already check marks...it's 1 & 2 that i'm worried about

Post #3 » by **FNQ** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:36 pm

If Kotsay's back is OK, ya'll might be surprised. He can play some great D and hit .300 when he's feeling good, I think a move back to the NL is nothing but good for him.

Post #4 » by **lpsevier** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:07 pm

Number 10 is what I don't think is going to happen....

mets87 · Post #5 » by **mets87** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:52 pm

510Reggae wrote: hit .300 when he's feeling good,

well, considering he's batted over .300 ONCE in his 11 year career, i think you're right on with this assessment.

bravesatl · Post #6 » by **bravesatl** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:23 am

yeah, i hate to agree with a mutts fan, but i'm not counting on him even staying healthy....

Post #7 » by **lpsevier** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:25 am

I hope we see Schafer at some point.

mets87 · Post #8 » by **mets87** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:08 am

bravesatl wrote:yeah, i hate to agree with a mutts fan, but i'm not counting on him even staying healthy....

should be a very good 3 team race this year, everybody. i hope you're all ready for some trash talk!!

Post #9 » by **FNQ** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:15 am

mets87 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

well, considering he's batted over .300 ONCE in his 11 year career, i think you're right on with this assessment.

Right, he hit .298, .292, .291 other seasons... how could I make such a colossal error in judgement?

God I hope I still have some credibility left... Give it a rest, he's a solid average hitter, and was frequently over .300 for the A's...

He's not going to stay healthy all season, he hasnt been able to since his only .300 season. Worse yet sometimes, he'll play through his back injuries and you can usually tell when those points in time are - much more K's.

Lord Commander · Post #10 » by **Lord Commander** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 3:47 pm

mets87 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

should be a very good 3 team race this year, everybody. i hope you're all ready for some trash talk!!

Who? Mets, Phills and Nats? :lol:

mets87 · Post #11 » by **mets87** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:17 pm

510Reggae wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

he's a[n] average hitter

correct!!!! :clap:

with a career OPS+ of 100 and career EqA of barely over .260, he is exactly that!