Unknøwn Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Its finally started! Pitchers and catchers reported today. So far Olivera, Ruiz, Swanson and Peterson have reported early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Here's the Braves ST television schedule: Friday, March 11 @ Cardinals 1:05 pm Fox Sports South Tuesday, March 15 @ Tigers 1:05 pm Fox Sports Southeast Thursday, March 24 vs Phillies 6:05 pm Fox Sports Southeast Friday, March 25 vs Astros 1:05 pm Fox Sports South Saturday, March 26 vs Mets 1:05 pm Fox Sports Southeast Monday, March 28 vs Astros 6:05 pm Fox Sports South All games should also be broadcast on the Braves Radio Network and on the MLB@bat app (subscription required). When I have opportunity to do so, I'll also run down the games in progress as I did last year (I'll start a separate thread so it doesn't disrupt regular conversation). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Current Braves ST roster (non-roster invitees in italics): LHP: Manny Banuelos, Hunter Cervenka, David Holmberg, Ian Krol, Matt Marksberry, Andrew McKirahan, Sean Newcomb, Paco Rodriguez, Evan Rutckyj, Alex Torres RHP: Aaron Blair, Danny Burawa, Mauricio Cabrera, David Carpenter, Jhoulys Chacin, Chris Ellis, Mike Foltynewicz, John Gant, Jason Grilli, Tyrell Jenkins, Jim Johnson, Casey Kelly, Ryan Kelly, Kyle Kendrick, Bud Norris, Alexi Ogando, Williams Perez, Jose Ramirez, Shae Simmons, Lucas Sims, Julio Teheran, Arodys Vizcaino, Chris Volstad, Ryan Weber, Daniel Winkler, Matt Wisler, Chris Withrow, Madison Younginer C: Willians Astudillo, Tyler Flowers, Matt Kennelly, Ryan Lavarnway, Joseph Odom, A.J. Pierzynski, Braeden Schlehuber IF: Ozzie Albies, Erick Aybar, Gordon Beckham, Emilio Bonifacio, Reid Brignac, Daniel Castro, Chase d'Arnaud, Freddie Freeman, Nate Frieman, Adonis Garcia, Kelly Johnson, Jace Peterson, Rio Ruiz, Dansby Swanson OF: Michael Bourn, Braxton Davidson, Jeff Franceour, Ender Inciarte, Nick Markakis, Hector Olivera, Mallex Smith, Nick Swisher, Matt Tuiasosopo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Grilli is confident he'll be ready to go on Opening Day. DOB said Grilli has a "boulder on his shoulder" ready to prove to everyone he can bounce back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 5 hours ago, K26dp said: Here's the Braves ST television schedule: Friday, March 11 @ Cardinals 1:05 pm Fox Sports South Tuesday, March 15 @ Tigers 1:05 pm Fox Sports Southeast Thursday, March 24 vs Phillies 6:05 pm Fox Sports Southeast Friday, March 25 vs Astros 1:05 pm Fox Sports South Saturday, March 26 vs Mets 1:05 pm Fox Sports Southeast Monday, March 28 vs Astros 6:05 pm Fox Sports South All games should also be broadcast on the Braves Radio Network and on the MLB@bat app (subscription required). When I have opportunity to do so, I'll also run down the games in progress as I did last year (I'll start a separate thread so it doesn't disrupt regular conversation). I searched around a couple of days ago and couldn't find this. Where did you find this info? Got any info on which games ESPN is doing? They usually do 2 or 3 Braves games because of the whole Disney connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 The future DP duo of Swanson and Albies will share a locker throughout Spring. Chance for them to get to know each other. Braves will also honor Bobby Dews with a "Dewsy" patch and a sign on the OF wall at Disney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Coppy told Mark Bowman that if the Braves were contend this year they're willing to take on payroll before the deadline to improve the roster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K26dp Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 6 hours ago, Falconsfan567 said: I searched around a couple of days ago and couldn't find this. Where did you find this info? Got any info on which games ESPN is doing? They usually do 2 or 3 Braves games because of the whole Disney connection. Saw it on Talking Chop. No clue on ESPN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 Braves special instructor for week 1 is Javy Lopez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransack Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 The smell of fresh cut grass, leather, and damp earth. I can hear the sounds of air ripping off the ball and the snap it makes when it connects with a new mitt. The best time of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychic Gibbon Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 So close yet so far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 The Braves have over $10MM in leftover payroll that they could use to upgrade the club in-season, MLB.com’s Mark Bowman writes. It’s also possible they could use some of that money on amateur international talent. Of course, it seems very unlikely that the Braves will contend this season, so it would be very surprising if they were deadline buyers in the traditional sense. Perhaps, though, there are scenarios in which they could use their extra payroll to take on the contract of a player signed beyond 2016 who might help them in future seasons. Here’s more out of Atlanta. Also via Bowman, GM John Coppolella also notes that the Braves will not let service time concerns dictate the promotion timelines of players like Aaron Blair or Tyrell Jenkins (neither of whom have yet pitched in the Majors) should those players prove they deserve to start the season in the Braves’ rotation. It doesn’t appear pitchers like Blair and Jenkins will win rotation spots, but perhaps it is possible. Via David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution (onTwitter), Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez says that only three pitchers (Julio Teheran, Matt Wisler and Bud Norris) are penciled into rotation spots as of now, with the other two spots open. (Other potential rotation options include non-roster invitees Kyle Kendrick and Jhoulys Chacin, along with younger pitchers like Williams Perez, Manny Banuelos and Ryan Weber.) Braves reliever Jason Grilli believes he’ll be able to make a successful return from the ruptured Achilles tendon that caused him to miss the second half of last season, Bowman reports. Bowman writes that Grilli has been throwing off a mound without trouble. Grilli notes that he’s had tougher injuries in the past, including a knee injury that caused him to miss the entire 2010 season. “This was child’s play in comparison to the knee,” he says. “They told me I wasn’t going to walk again with my knee. So, with the Achilles, there are still some precautions you take, just like you do with your arm. I’m just coming in here and I’ve got six weeks to get ready.” The 39-year-old was having a terrific season in 2015 prior to the Achilles injury, posting a 2.94 ERA, 12.0 K/9 and 2.7 BB/9 while saving 24 games in his 33 2/3 innings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 CBS says the Braves are the best of the rebuilding teams in the league. They predict the Braves will contend in 2018. Among the four rebuilding teams, the Braves have undergone the most extreme tear-down, with GM John Coppolella and president of baseball operations John Hart trading away even young core players likeAndrelton Simmons and Shelby Miller. They're fully committed to this rebuild. As a result, Atlanta has arguably the best farm system in baseball, one loaded with pitching prospects and near MLB-ready position player talent like Dansby Swansonand Mallex Smith. Young pitching is the best currency in baseball and the Braves have it in spades. Expect to see them flip some of those arms to fill their position player needs soon. On top of that great farm system, the Braves also have several young big league players under long-term control who can be part of the next great Braves team. I'm talking specifically about Freddie Freeman,Julio Teheran, and Ender Inciarte. Freeman is the oldest of the group at 26, and all three are under contractual control through at least 2020. The Braves have a young core at the MLB level and they have plenty of prospects, many of whom will arrive in the big leagues this season. I don't think Atlanta can turn things around in time for the open of SunTrust Park in 2017, but I do think they'll be in position to make a run at a postseason spot by 2018. They have the upper-level prospects to turn it around sooner rather than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Braves will be in the playoff hunt in 2017 and WS contenders in 2018. Mark it down in stone!!! It will happen!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknøwn Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 DOB says Olivera has a new simpler, smoother stance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 32 minutes ago, Unkn0wn said: DOB says Olivera has a new simpler, smoother stance Hopefully it works. I'm still very skeptical. I saw nothing from him last year but a guy really good at swinging and missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Falconsfan567 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Javy Lopez looks like he can still play!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Dansby Swanson's swing in slow motion!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Hector Oliver's swing looks so much better!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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