Braves Repeat

[gustaf]

How are you all feeling about a Braves repeat?!

[Maverik]

good.

[phillies347]

No chance without Freddie Freeman , wonder what will happen/where he will go

[gustaf]

Braves are going to find a way to get Freddie back...

[Chiefnocahoma]

Maybe with strike taking away a few games it will help Braves by allowing Acuna and Soroka (best hitter and pitcher on team) time to get back. Appreciate Freddie but seems to be a Glavine type and wants to get every penny he can. Would have no problem w Freddie leaving and Braves getting Olson from the A’s.

[pewe]

I hope we have baseball this year :(


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[oplum29]

i'm still enjoying this championship :D

[clocsta2323]

Maybe with strike taking away a few games it will help Braves by allowing Acuna and Soroka (best hitter and pitcher on team) time to get back. Appreciate Freddie but seems to be a Glavine type and wants to get every penny he can. Would have no problem w Freddie leaving and Braves getting Olson from the A’s.

Matt Olson isn't fit to carry Freeman's jock-strap. Are you kidding?

[Gatorsmld]

Matt Olson isn't fit to carry Freeman's jock-strap. Are you kidding?

Come on man that’s too harsh. Olson could carry Freddie’s DIRTY jock at least.

[clocsta2323]

Come on man that’s too harsh. Olson could carry Freddie’s DIRTY jock at least.

If the Braves let him go it will be a travesty. There are just a handful of real ballplayers left in the league. Freeman is one of them.

[Gatorsmld]

If the Braves let him go it will be a travesty. There are just a handful of real ballplayers left in the league. Freeman is one of them.

Trust me I agree with you. I have been a Braves guy since the late 70’s. This team could have a 90’s run in it. Freddie HAS to be locked in to a multi year deal.

[clocsta2323]

Trust me I agree with you. I have been a Braves guy since the late 70’s. This team could have a 90’s run in it. Freddie HAS to be locked in to a multi year deal.

I know it's not realistic but I'd give him a blank check. He is a GMs wet dream hitting behind Albies and Acuna. They have both of them on the 2 friendliest contracts in MLB history. Pay Freddie. I'm a Nats fan too but I f'in love Freddie Freeman.

[KingInTheNorth]

No chance without Freddie Freeman , wonder what will happen/where he will go

If they lose Freeman I highly suspect they will get Matt Olson.

Don't forget the Braves get back (at some point)
Acuna
Marcell Ozuna
Soroka

And they won it without those guys last year. I think atlanta has a great chance to repeat.

[shizzlemynizzle]

The reason why the braves havent paid freeman yet is exactly why theres a lockout. Only major sport where owners think its alright to let your franchise players walk for nothing

[Gatorsmld]

If they lose Freeman I highly suspect they will get Matt Olson.

Don't forget the Braves get back (at some point)
Acuna
Marcell Ozuna
Soroka

And they won it without those guys last year. I think atlanta has a great chance to repeat.

I only want two of those guys back. If it takes a wife beating JA to win a title then I don’t want it.

[awz50]

Would love to see it, makes up for the lack of WS in the 90s ;)

[Jon G]

I only want two of those guys back. If it takes a wife beating JA to win a title then I don’t want it.
How did you feel about Bobby Cox?

[Gatorsmld]

How did you feel about Bobby Cox?

I didn’t even know it happened until long after. But I’m confused as to what your question means?

[Jon G]

You said you don’t want a championship with a wife-beater on it. Bobby Cox was arrested in 1995…the last time the Braves won a World Series.

[Gatorsmld]

Was I happy about? Of course not. But these two cases are not the same.

[Philthy]

Was I happy about? Of course not. But these two cases are not the same.

Not defending either, but if you compare the police report in Cox’s case to the video in Ozunas case then Cox is much more violent.

To answer the initial question, I feel good about the Braves chances! Fried, Morton, and Anderson gives them a solid top 3 rotation and they have a plethora of young arms to fill in the 4th and 5th spots while we see if Mike is able to recover.

I wish that Ozzie would give hitting right handed full time a shot, but the lineup should be solid depending on how free agency shakes out.

[clocsta2323]

How did you feel about Bobby Cox?

Great manager. Am I supposed to go out of my way to find some disparaging hit piece on him? What is your full name Jon G? Let's dig deep on you.

[Jon G]

What is there to “dig deep” on? He was arrested in May of 1995 for punching his wife in the face and pulling her hair. I agree he was a great manager.

[clocsta2323]

What is there to “dig deep” on? He was arrested in May of 1995 for punching his wife in the face and pulling her hair. I agree he was a great manager.

Haha. Are you serious?

[Remmons22]

Probs not but you never know.

[Philthy]

If they lose Freeman I highly suspect they will get Matt Olson.

Don't forget the Braves get back (at some point)
Acuna
Marcell Ozuna
Soroka

And they won it without those guys last year. I think atlanta has a great chance to repeat.

I love Soroka and have a bunch of his cards, but theres no guarentee he ever pitches again at his previous level.

I read a really illuminating interview about his particular injury and chances at recovery. Basically tearing the same achlles in professional basketball players is a career ending injury about 40% of the time. There had not been any studies on reoccuring achille ruptures for baseball players. The doctor states that it was not as critical as a basketball player, but that the achilles a starting pitcher uses to push off undergoes a significant amount of stress. The tone thoughout the interview was basically "hope for the best, but do not take it for granted that he's able to pitch at this level ever again"

EDIT: he also called into question how the injury happened. The Braves story was basically that Mike was walking and heard it pop. They did a discovery surgery and identified that it was ruptured again. This doctor seemed to believe there is no way that the achilles would have ruptured again from just walking. To me that implies that the Braves doctors pushed him too hard in recovery.

Last edit - here is the very short interview https://www.sportstalkatl.com/braves-interview-with-orthopedic-surgeon-suggests-there-may-be-something-more-to-sorokas-injury/

[calculusdork]

You said you don’t want a championship with a wife-beater on it. Bobby Cox was arrested in 1995…the last time the Braves won a World Series.

I know it's not really the point you're trying to make ... but Cox's wife said the entire incident was a "misunderstanding" the very next day.

Some would say, "she was just trying to keep the peace and was afraid of her husband and/or the consequences of continuing with the charges". While perhaps true, we'll never know that for sure.

[awz50]

I know it's not really the point you're trying to make ... but Cox's wife said the entire incident was a "misunderstanding" the very next day.

Some would say, "she was just trying to keep the peace and was afraid of her husband and/or the consequences of continuing with the charges". While perhaps true, we'll never know that for sure.

I would strongly lean on the keeping peace narrative

[Rabs]

What is there to “dig deep” on? He was arrested in May of 1995 for punching his wife in the face and pulling her hair. I agree he was a great manager.

Some chicks dig that.

[goldfly]

No chance without Freddie Freeman

silly

[goldfly]

Maybe with strike taking away a few games

it's a lock out

there is no strike

it's the owners fault

[goldfly]

i'm still enjoying this championship :D

no doubt

[goldfly]

Matt Olson isn't fit to carry Freeman's jock-strap. Are you kidding?

you're over valuing freeman and undervaluing olson

[goldfly]

I only want two of those guys back. If it takes a wife beating JA to win a title then I don’t want it.

lol

how silly

we have a statue outside to a wife abuser that won a championship

[goldfly]

I love Soroka and have a bunch of his cards, but theres no guarentee he ever pitches again at his previous level.

I read a really illuminating interview about his particular injury and chances at recovery. Basically tearing the same achlles in professional basketball players is a career ending injury about 40% of the time. There had not been any studies on reoccuring achille ruptures for baseball players. The doctor states that it was not as critical as a basketball player, but that the achilles a starting pitcher uses to push off undergoes a significant amount of stress. The tone thoughout the interview was basically "hope for the best, but do not take it for granted that he's able to pitch at this level ever again"

EDIT: he also called into question how the injury happened. The Braves story was basically that Mike was walking and heard it pop. They did a discovery surgery and identified that it was ruptured again. This doctor seemed to believe there is no way that the achilles would have ruptured again from just walking. To me that implies that the Braves doctors pushed him too hard in recovery.

Last edit - here is the very short interview https://www.sportstalkatl.com/braves-interview-with-orthopedic-surgeon-suggests-there-may-be-something-more-to-sorokas-injury/


yeah, i hope he comes back

but i have my doubts we will ever see him pitch again

[awz50]

yeah, i hope he comes back

but i have my doubts we will ever see him pitch again

lol

how silly

we have a statue outside to a wife abuser that won a championship

you're over valuing freeman and undervaluing olson

no doubt

it's a lock out

there is no strike

it's the owners fault

silly


Multiple quotes are your friend

[goldfly]

ah, yeah, my bad

hit the wrong button at first and just thought it wasn't available

oh wel

[RynoC21]

I love Soroka and have a bunch of his cards, but theres no guarentee he ever pitches again at his previous level.

I read a really illuminating interview about his particular injury and chances at recovery. Basically tearing the same achlles in professional basketball players is a career ending injury about 40% of the time. There had not been any studies on reoccuring achille ruptures for baseball players. The doctor states that it was not as critical as a basketball player, but that the achilles a starting pitcher uses to push off undergoes a significant amount of stress. The tone thoughout the interview was basically "hope for the best, but do not take it for granted that he's able to pitch at this level ever again"

EDIT: he also called into question how the injury happened. The Braves story was basically that Mike was walking and heard it pop. They did a discovery surgery and identified that it was ruptured again. This doctor seemed to believe there is no way that the achilles would have ruptured again from just walking. To me that implies that the Braves doctors pushed him too hard in recovery.

Last edit - here is the very short interview https://www.sportstalkatl.com/braves-interview-with-orthopedic-surgeon-suggests-there-may-be-something-more-to-sorokas-injury/

I'm new here, but figured I'd chime in on this. I've been a Braves fan ever since I could walk (Over 30 years). Watch every game, go to every game that I can. I was very suspicious this year when Soroka was a "guest analyst" for Bally this year (I believe it was the Yankee's game).. It was very odd. It wasn't odd JUST because he was in the booth.. but because of the amount of time he was in the booth. Usually guest Analysts are in the booth for about an inning, half inning.. But he was in the booth the whole game if I remember correctly. During the game I told my wife "I bet you money he doesn't come back and is building his resumé for a new career".. As much as I would hate that, he did a great job.

[Rabs]

Maybe with strike taking away a few games it will help Braves by allowing Acuna and Soroka (best hitter and pitcher on team) time to get back. Appreciate Freddie but seems to be a Glavine type and wants to get every penny he can. Would have no problem w Freddie leaving and Braves getting Olson from the A’s.

This aged well.

[jduds]

I feel way too good which is never a good sign. I have them as 1b to the Dodgers 1a as NL favorites, but I actually like the Brewers as the dark horse out of the NL. The pitching should improve with Fried and Anderson both looking sharper toward the end of the year and Jansen being a sneaky great bullpen pickup. The lineup has 7 30 HR power guys and DH is the only major weak spot (maybe catcher) and could be a good target for a midseason upgrade.

[whitmm]

Any chance Bryce Elder might see some time in the big leagues this season? He pitched well in AAA last year and has looked solid in spring training.

[jduds]

Any chance Bryce Elder might see some time in the big leagues this season? He pitched well in AAA last year and has looked solid in spring training.

I'd almost assume so at this point unless someone locks down the #5 spot. Even then with injuries/normal season developments, I'd imagine he starts at least a few games in the majors this year.

[whitmm]

I'd almost assume so at this point unless someone locks down the #5 spot. Even then with injuries/normal season developments, I'd imagine he starts at least a few games in the majors this year.

That was my thought process as well. He's probably the 8th or 9th guy right now, but certain could be an option. Would be nice to see another young arm develop into an mlb arm. Get that rotation locked down for a few years.