R.C. Collins Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Figured I would go ahead and get it started.Game starts at 1:05pm and will be televised in ESPN if I am not mistaken.Go Braves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.C. Collins Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 Hanson to make spring debut ThursdayBraves drop opener to TigersBy DAVID O'BRIENThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionWednesday, February 25, 2009Lakeland, Fla. — It’s been a while since the Braves signed and developed a pitcher as highly touted as Tommy Hanson, who’s set to make his spring-training debut Thursday against Houston in the Braves’ spring-training home opener.Jorge Campillo is scheduled to start against Astros ace Roy Oswalt, but the third and fourth innings will be the more anticipated ones for many Atlanta observers. That’s when Hanson is penciled in for his first innings in a big-league game.“I feel zero pressure,” Hanson said. “I just want to go out and throw.”The 22-year-old was rated the No. 4 prospect in Baseball America’s Top 100 list released Tuesday. Braves outfielder Jason Heyward, 19, was fifth on the Baseball America list, making Atlanta the only team with two prospects in the top 10.Heyward went 0-for-2 in his spring debut Wednesday, and demonstrated his strong throwing arm on a throw to the plate from right field in a 5-4 loss to Detroit.Hanson, a 6-foot-6 right-hander, was the first pitcher to be named MVP of the Arizona Fall League, after going 5-0 with a 0.63 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 29 innings, with a .105 opponents’ average.“He does everything right,” said pitching coach Roger McDowell, who was looking forward to seeing Hanson face hitters in Grapefruit League games.Hanson said Braves veterans and the coaching staff have all made him feel comfortable in his first major league spring training. With Tom Glavine signed to be the Braves’ fifth starter, Hanson will likely be assigned to Class AAA Gwinnett to begin the season.But unexpected things can happen in the spring. Manger Bobby Cox believes Hanson is ready now, if they need him. His first scheduled start is March 3 against Panama’s World Baseball Classic team.Jurrjens faces old teamIn his first game against the Tigers since they traded him to Atlanta, worked two innings Wednesday and gave up four hits, two runs and one walk.He said his slider needed work, his delivery was inconsistent, and he left pitches up in the strike zone. Still, Jurrjens was encouraged by how he felt in his first spring start.“I feel great,” said the right-hander, who went 13-10 with a 3.68 ERA in a staff-high 188 1/3 innings as a rookie. “The ball was coming out good. I just was a little wild in the strike zone. Especially against that lineup, you’ve got to hit your spots.”After finishing third in the National League Rookie of the Year balloting, Jurrjens worked on conditioning in the offseason, dropping close to 15 pounds while strengthening his shoulder.The Curacao native said he’s glad he decided not to participate in next month’s World Baseball Classic. “Now it’s making me happier I didn’t go,” he said. “I need to work on my pitches.”Etc.First baseman , another top prospect, had a two-run, two-out single in the fifth inning. … Left-hander gave up two hits, one run and one walk in the seventh for a blown save in his Braves debut. Lefty , a non-roster invitee, got the loss after allowing a run, two walks and a hit in the eighth. … and newly signed were the only projected lineup regulars who didn’t make Wednesday’s trip. They worked out at Lake Buena Vista with utilitymen and . Cox said Anderson could be ready to play next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugadawg Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I can not wait I am listening to the radio now just to get a quick fix before the game. I am going to the house just to watch the first couple of innings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.C. Collins Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 I can not wait I am listening to the radio now just to get a quick fix before the game. I am going to the house just to watch the first couple of inningsI am at work and I can not watch or listen today. It is awful.I will be depending on this thread to keep me informed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugadawg Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I will try for as long as I can from lunch but 567 will give his best hopefully. He did great yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.C. Collins Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 I will try for as long as I can from lunch but 567 will give his best hopefully. He did great yesterday.Yeah, yesterday was great. If we can get that type of thread going again it will be ideal for me and anyone else not able to watch the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott da 6'0 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I just got home! My biology class got out early today. w00t! (It's not like I was going to stick around anyways. )I'll keep you guys updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugadawg Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 good cause I will only be here for about an hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugadawg Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 game time baby. Game leads off with esco error. Ross catches steal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugadawg Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Camp gives up double to Michaels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keller24VT Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Another hit by the Astros. Ripped a double off Campillo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugadawg Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Berkman grounds out 1U. 2 outs, runner to 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott da 6'0 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 groundout to 1st by Berkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugadawg Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 said Camp throws the lowest amount of fastballs in the majors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott da 6'0 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Walk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keller24VT Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Lee walks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugadawg Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 walks Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott da 6'0 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Good pitch there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott da 6'0 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Belted into the gap.Ground-rule double.1-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugadawg Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Tejada RBI ground rule double Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keller24VT Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Left it right down the middle. Ground rule double. Campillo is looking shaky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugadawg Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 camp missed his spot it was suppose to be out and he left it over the plate and high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.C. Collins Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 Taking lunch right now, I'll be back to follow the rest of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugadawg Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Taking lunch right now, I'll be back to follow the rest of the game.no sit your *** down and read. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott da 6'0 Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 2-run single to RFNice throw by Francoeur, but just a little too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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