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Can It Get Worse?
Written by Colin on July 29, 2008 – 8:17 amI hate to be the person to ask that question, but can it get any worse? I really don’t want to be the blog of Braves pessimism, but seriously – look at this:
- Chipper’s on the DL with hammy issues
- Tim Hudson may have to have Tommy John surgery – an MRI shows ligament damage in his elbow
- We just blew two leads of at least 5 runs this past weekend.
- We just lost to the Cardinals 12-3.
- Jair Jurrjens, as good as he’s been, is now the ace of the pitching staff.
- McCann is out for a bit after a nice concussion.
- 7.5 games out in the NL East.
It’s bad, folks. Can it get worse? I want to build for the future and KNOW that we’re going to be better next year. Akshay’s got an article coming later in the day to that extent.
Word has it that Teixeira will likely be moved soon, so keep an ear to the ground for that. If you’re the RSS reading type, check http://www.bravesblast.com/feed for our feed to be one of the first to know when something goes down.
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By C. Marse on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Tex trade now looks inevitable, but let's use some imagination and get something valuable in return. Connor Jackson (sure if he's offered) and a pitcher (Owings, yes), but throw in some additional trade bait and get Chris Young or Juston Upton or even a Mark Reynolds.
By colin_ake60861 on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
I'm with you. We need something creative to happen – Wren's made some good trades (Renteria for Jurrjens) but hasn't had a very successful first season as GM. It's time to see what this guy is made of.
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Let's be honest though. The lack of success of Frank this season hasn't really been his fault. Give any GM the number of injuries that we've had to deal with and they'd run into the same issues.
By colin_ake60861 on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Very true. It's not his fault. I'd imagine it's been a fairly frustrating year for him and the others in the front office.
By Akshay982 on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Chris Young is under a long term contract and very affordable, very little chance the Braves get him, unless they trade a guy like Jurrjens, not happening. Justin Upton, also probably not. For us, I think we may have to trade Tex and a player for even a shot at Jackson.
By JBaldwin on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Happy Trails to you… until we meet again….
See ya, Tex. Just please go play for anyone but the Yankees. My stomach can't handle another overpaid free agent bail on the Braves and bolt for the Bronx (Jaret Wright, Farnsworth, Sheffield).
Who do y'all think we're most likely gonna pick up?
~JB@TheLaunchingPad
By PapaGLP on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Are you trying to tell me you'd rather see him play for the Mets than they Yanks, JB? You're crazy.
I hope we pick up someone that can play first base in his absence, because we've got noone……and if anyone says to call up Scott Thorman, I'll be angry.
By JBaldwin on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
Oh no no no no…
I'm saying I'd rather see him play for any team that is not located in New York… or even Boston for that matter.
I just hope we get something good back for him.
Thorman sucks.