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Braves News Bits
Written by Jonathan on May 22, 2008 – 3:11 pmThere are a lot of little stories going on about the Braves recently, but nothing that really warrants a full article, so I’m just going to throw them together and make an article out of it:
Smoltz, Soriano, Gonzalez – Bobby Cox believes that all three of these guys could be off the disabled list and in the bullpen in the next two weeks. Smoltz has been rather quiet about the condition of his shoulder. Soriano has made the first of two planned rehab assignments in AA Mississippi. Gonzalez has been throwing in extended spring training and is expected to be evaluated in Atlanta next week in preparation for rehab assignments. These three will change the face of our bullpen a lot; the question at this point is, who will be moved to make room on the roster?
Yunel Escobar – Yunel missed last night’s game against the Mets after a collision with Ryan Church on the last out of the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader. Escobar still has some pain and swelling below his knee and is questionable for tonight’s game. He’s currently planning on being back for the wrap-around series against the Diamondbacks this weekend.
Chipper Jones – After taking a pitch of the shin in last night’s game, Chipper is experiencing a bit of soreness but says that it feels a lot better today than it did as he left the game yesterday, hardly able to put any weight on it. He’s questionable tonight, but we need him in the game. We all know how the offense performs when he’s out of the lineup. Losing Chipper and Escobar against the Mets seems common this season.
Turner Field Death – As we talked about through the night, Justin Hayes has died from the injuries suffered in his 150-foot fall from the stairwell in Turner Field last night. As part of the Braves community, we are saddened by this news and offer our condolences to his family and friends. This is the first non-medical death at Turner Field since it was constructed for the 1996 Olympic Games.
Hank Aaron Is Awesome - Just to reiterate the fact that I think Hank Aaron is one of the greatest baseball players ever, I’ve decided to close this article with a recent Aaron quote. “But seriously, I think Bonds has done wonderfully. I think he had a marvelous career. I had it for a long time. Seven-fifty-five was there for a long time.” Hank went on to say what we all already know is true, “I still consider myself the home-run king”.
Tags: Chipper Jones, Death, Hank Aaron, John Smoltz, Justin Hayes, Mike Gonzalez, Rafael Soriano, Yunel Escobar
Posted in General | 9 Comments »
By Josh on May 22, 2008 | Reply
Long live THE HAMMER !!!!!
I also wanted to remind everyone about one thing last night that seemed to go unnoticed by many. Chipper Jones tying Murphy for career HR’s. Dale Murphy has always been my hero!!!
I think it was a special moment that didn’t get the credit it deserved at the ballgame last night or on tv. Now that ive had my rant lets get out those brooms tonight!!!
Go braves
By Akshay on May 22, 2008 | Reply
I’m pretty sure Stockman will be sent back to the minors, after which they’ll probably cut Resop or if anyone else has options, send them down. Don’t know who though, it’s one of those “good problems to have…” too much pitching.
By Eric on May 22, 2008 | Reply
I think we’ll trade someone to help open room for the “three amigos” to solidify our pen.We could still use another solid if not spectacular SP imo. Greg Maddux anyone?
By Jonathan on May 22, 2008 | Reply
I’m not on the Maddux bandwagon. I think we need to focus on getting a future star. I know Maddux would put people in the seats, but for how long? I want someone that’s going to take us back to the next level.
By Colin on May 22, 2008 | Reply
Maddux is not the answer, I know that for sure.
By Josh on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Long live THE HAMMER !!!!!
I also wanted to remind everyone about one thing last night that seemed to go unnoticed by many. Chipper Jones tying Murphy for career HRs. Dale Murphy has always been my hero!!!
I think it was a special moment that didnt get the credit it deserved at the ballgame last night or on tv. Now that ive had my rant lets get out those brooms tonight!!!
Go braves
By Akshay on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'm pretty sure Stockman will be sent back to the minors, after which they'll probably cut Resop or if anyone else has options, send them down. Don't know who though, it's one of those "good problems to have…" too much pitching.
By Eric on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I think we'll trade someone to help open room for the "three amigos" to solidify our pen.We could still use another solid if not spectacular SP imo. Greg Maddux anyone?
By Jonathan on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'm not on the Maddux bandwagon. I think we need to focus on getting a future star. I know Maddux would put people in the seats, but for how long? I want someone that's going to take us back to the next level.