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It might be grasping for straws, but...

Posted By: Fibonacci
Date: 2 Sep 01, 5:45 pm

In Response To: Braves Offensive Problems Solved (urban33)

Franco has always been able to hit and his Mexican League numbers prove he still can. His mobility is superior to what they already had there. The Braves have only C. Jones and Jordan that they don't need worry about right now. However, A. Jones and Lopez are not exactly on the downhill slope of their careers. If those two get it going before next year, that gives the Braves at least a chance. That leaves Giles, Franco/Caminiti, Surhoff/Gilkey as remaining starters with the capability for big production in a series. Of course, at the current pace the Braves either won't make the playoffs, or will sneak in. If they sneak in, there won't be enough momentum to do any damage.

Now, if they go into the playoffs with momentum the outlook is very appealing. The overall pitching is superior to any previous Braves' team. Three excellent starters, a solid fourth starter, very good middle relief, and a closer as good as any in baseball, especially in October. Mix the pitching, hitting(big if), and experience and the final product is a very dangerous team. I would say, at least, the favorite throughout the NL playoffs. Still, I feel there is less than a 30% chance that the bats will come around.

I do agree about Schuerholz being overrated. Too many bad moves and no moves in the last few years suggest that his early Atlanta success had a lot to do with luck. That man can thank Pendleton and McGriff for much of his accolades, not to mention, Smoltz and Glavine, two who were coming into their own when he came aboard. Although no genius, he still rates pretty high as a GM.

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Messages In This Thread

Looking ahead to AL playoffs -- James -- 28 Aug 01, 11:39 pm
I give it an A+ -- fezzik -- 29 Aug 01, 1:13 am
Covering my backside -- James -- 29 Aug 01, 3:00 am
Yankee dynasty -- Revere14 -- 29 Aug 01, 1:55 am
My AL estimates as of today -- Colin Caster -- 29 Aug 01, 11:28 pm
Any NL thoughts? -- James -- 30 Aug 01, 3:04 am
Arizona in playoffs -- Harv -- 30 Aug 01, 12:43 pm
Arizona in Playoffs -- DaveG -- 30 Aug 01, 3:40 pm
re: Braves Offense -- David Matthews -- 31 Aug 01, 9:30 am
Braves Offensive Problems Solved -- urban33 -- 1 Sep 01, 11:25 am
It might be grasping for straws, but... -- Fibonacci -- 2 Sep 01, 5:45 pm
I hate the snakes -- Fezzik -- 2 Sep 01, 12:20 am
Arizona versus Houston -- Colin Caster -- 30 Aug 01, 10:11 pm
Major correction -- Colin Caster -- 1 Sep 01, 1:37 pm
how have you done in playoffs vs market? -- docriver -- 30 Aug 01, 10:00 am
I haven't -- Colin Caster -- 30 Aug 01, 10:17 pm

 


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