Atlanta Braves 2007 season: Reclaiming the Glory

bigfische

There seems to be a lot of Atlanta Braves fans on these boards so i figured i would start a season thread for us.

We are looking good this season, though the last week hasnt bee the best. I was really hoping to see Hampton on the mound this season but luckily Tim Hudson is pitching lights out. If Francoeur can hit for a decent average this season, i think our offense can carry the bottom of our rotation enough to regain the NL east crown. Anyone else care to chime in?

Goot

Chipper HAS to stay healthy. The team is doing this well with Andruw in a slump! The bullpen seems to be doing pretty well, big step up from last season although I heard Smoltz say that the rotation will still have to go deep into games this year.

bigfische

CLose call last night but the Braves pulled it our in the late innings once again. This team knows how to win. It is almost the exact opposite of how i felt last season so that is very good.

perkdog

Tim Hudson is off to an unbelievable start. Them Braves are always a tough team

BobaFett72

Tim Hudson is the key, and I love McCann their catcher! That boy can hit.

bigfische

Hudson does it again.

grote15

If Hudson can pitch every other day, then maybe the Braves do have a shot...

mariner

I am not a Braves fan per se, but I do enjoy them. Bobby Cox and John Shurholz (sp?) are two of the best in the business and they deserve a lot of credit for re-tooling and getting a winner on the field after one year of being down. Bill Bavasi and Mike Hargrove could use a few pointers from them. Bavasi and Hargrove are a joke compared to the quality of Cox and Shurholz.

bigfische

As a younger fan, i didnt realize that shuerholz built the last succesful Royals teams until recently. That is a hell of a GM, making two small market teams succesful for long periods of time.

Goot

<< <i>As a younger fan, i didnt realize that shuerholz built the last succesful Royals teams until recently. That is a hell of a GM, making two small market teams succesful for long periods of time. >>



Atlanta isn't small market.

bigfische

middle level payrol winning 14 straight division championships is pretty impresive. They might not be small market but they are not close to the highest level.

Goot

Ok I understand now.

TheGuy

Big Braves fan here, but they're getting off to a great start this season. They won it 9-6 against the Mets and they're playing against Florida today. Let's hope the Braves can win one here.

Go Braves!!!!!

bigfische

Why is Redman still starting? He is worse that McBride and I cant stand to watch him pitch.

bigfische

Huddy is at it again........

perkdog

What a kick in the A$$ for Hudson and the Braves tonight. Man he was just mowing those Marlins down.

Goot

Tough game last night but.................. John Smoltz and the Braves came to terms and he is signed for 1 year $14 million with 2 years of options!

bigfische

Back on top where we belong.

bakerbear

Another tough night for Wickman. They were 5 feet away from blowing a 5 run ninth inning lead. That was a nice catch by Francouer at the end.

bigfische

The braves trade langerhans to Oakland for a player to be named later, and recall willie Harris from richmond. I would like to see Diaz play everyday, or possibly recall someone like Brandon jones from AAA instead.

perkdog

<< <i>Another tough night for Wickman. They were 5 feet away from blowing a 5 run ninth inning lead. That was a nice catch by Francouer at the end. >>




On the DL now

bigfische

Andruw has been swinging the bat well the last few games, i hope he can get his avererage to stay around .280ish this season. I am a littled worried about tonight with stupid redman on the mound, thats always an adventure.

Goot

Reports say that Salty is gonna start tonight!

I got his auto on an OMLB during spring training but before I could say anything he signed on the side panel and not the sweet spot!!!

Atleast I got Renteria and Francouer on their own OMLB that same day and was on the front page of the paper meeting Renteria. Made up for it a little bit.

Goot

Braves beat the Phils 4-3. Salty goes 0-2 but not too bad. Great night for Chip, Harris and Rent! James pitched well nothing amazing though. First place!

bigfische

Salty looked good. He threw out a stealing runner early, and nearly took his first at bat out of the yard. He did get tagged out at home, but that was a great throw, most catchers are gonna be toast on that.

bigfische

Good outing by Davies today. The Braves needed that from him, they have one basically throw away game pitcher (Redman) so its nice to see Davies looking good. I get a little worried, at times, about Cox leaving starters in the game too long, I guess no harm no foul today though.

Goot

<< <i>Good outing by Davies today. The Braves needed that from him, they have one basically throw away game pitcher (Redman) so its nice to see Davies looking good. I get a little worried, at times, about Cox leaving starters in the game too long, I guess no harm no foul today though. >>



Agree completely. Renteria and Salty had great games today.

bigfische

Willie Harris has been fanastic as well. Its nice to see the Braves have someone to steal a base when needed.

stockergreen

I am a Braves fan but lets hope if they make the playoffs they won't choke out like they have in the past.

bigfische

The winning continues, another good outing by davies. We have been rolling lately. Im hoping the Brew Crew can get a couple wins over the Mets to give us some seperation. Andruw had a very nice grab in basically right field last night as well.

bigfische

After the great series victory over the Mets, today comes the bad news. Gonzo is out for the year. This is a big blow.