Comments on: 2013 Preview: Atlanta Braves

By: aawsum

aawsum — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:35:00 +0000

Look who he played for, the “Cubs”! Maholm knew he had to go out and pitch lights out most games to get a win…add to that the “friendly confines” factor and I am sure he doesn’t feel he has to be as “fine” when pitching and can relax! I am happy to have him as part of the rotation.

By: aawsum

aawsum — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:32:50 +0000

After reading I thought that was high and was about to post the same thing until I read you post. Kudos!

By: subwindow

subwindow — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:05:45 +0000

Correction: The Braves were not " most whiffingest team in all of baseball last year"- they were the fourth-most-whiffingest in the NL.

By: chacochicken

chacochicken — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:52:29 +0000

Hindsight being 20/20…

By: Chris Fiorentino

Chris Fiorentino — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:34:31 +0000

The Dominican Republican begs to differ…

By: professormaddog31

professormaddog31 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:14:21 +0000

If you’re putting faith in Paul Maholm, you’re in for a sad season. My two favorite teams are the Cubs (yeah, I don’t understand that either) and the Braves. I’ve seen him pitch a lot, never had anything else than a severe case of indigestion and nerves.

Meds probably won’t have the lights out year he did last year. That’s rare air. I still think he will be among the best starters in the game this season, I can’t imagine he’d have that big of a drop. He had been getting better anyway, even before his surgery.

I’m most looking forward to when Beachy returns. I have a good feeling about it.

By: bdunn151

bdunn151 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:11:47 +0000

El Oso Blanco.

By: sawxalicious

sawxalicious — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:01:52 +0000

*Kimbrel* -stupid autocorrect….EDIT FUNCTION!

By: sawxalicious

sawxalicious — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:00:54 +0000

Kimberly wasn’t able to save the USA tonight….he’s still the most dominant closer this side of Mariano Rivera, though…

By: phillyphannn83

phillyphannn83 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:01:32 +0000

homer

By: schmedley69

schmedley69 — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:52:32 +0000

Prediction: Third place, National League East. Likely lots of beer cans on the field at The Ted.

By: joecool16280

joecool16280 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:30:58 +0000

The Braves are so well rounded this year. Watching them battle with the Nats will be a privilege. Great baseball to come.

-S.F. Giants fan in DC.

By: wwttww

wwttww — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:16:14 +0000

Minor breaks out this year…..he’ll be our best sp.

By: Kevin S.

Kevin S. — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:01:37 +0000

Yeah, having Brian McCann back healthy and reasonably approximating his career numbers would provide a huge boost over what the Braves got from him last season.

By: chacochicken

chacochicken — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:37:14 +0000

I feel like Kimbrel could probably save our species in 9th inning situation if necessary.

By: nsauser

nsauser — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:28:08 +0000

We need McCann to be healthy and productive this year. Even if he isn’t ready by Opening Day he should take his time to get right.

I also think the season will come down to Fredi and his decision making ability. There are times when it feels like he can’t get out of his own way!

By: bobulated

bobulated — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:12:42 +0000

Think Medlen comes back to pack a bit while still maintaining #1 type control and consistency but also see some regression from Maholm to balance it out, not sure which Minor shows up either. Agree with everything else you say.