Kelly Johnson is coming into the 2008 Season in his 3rd year with the Atlanta Braves. He will be the Braves starting Second Basemen and will most likely stick as the Braves leadoff man aswell. Kelly Johnson is one of my favorite all around players because of his ability to hit for power and average and also show decent speed at times. Johnson is also much improved as a defensive Second Basemen aswell.
Look for Kelly to have a strong year this year and improve on his numbers from 2007.
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Friday, April 4, 2008
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Braves set Opening day lineup for 2008 Season
The Atlanta Braves have set there opening day Roster. Here is how they are going to start the season.
The Braves will Carry 12 Pitchers to start the season.
Pitchers: 1. Tim Hudson 2. Mike Hampton 3. Tom Glavine 4. Manny Acosta 5. Jeff Bennett 6. Blaine Boyer 7. Jair Jurrjens 8. Peter Moylan 9.Will Ohman 10. Chris Resop 11. Royce Ring 12. Rafael Soriano.
Batters:
Catchers: Brian McCann, Corky Miller and Brayan Pena.
Infielders: Yunel Escobar, Gotay, Kelly Johnson, Chipper Jones, Prado and Mark Teixeira.
Outfielders: Mark Kotsay, Matt Diaz, Jeff Francoeur and Blanco.
John Smoltz and Chuck James will Start the year on the DL. Smoltz is expected
to come back for the 2nd series of the year against the mets while I expect James to make a few starts in Triple-A once he recovers before making it to Atlanta
The Braves will Carry 12 Pitchers to start the season.
Pitchers: 1. Tim Hudson 2. Mike Hampton 3. Tom Glavine 4. Manny Acosta 5. Jeff Bennett 6. Blaine Boyer 7. Jair Jurrjens 8. Peter Moylan 9.Will Ohman 10. Chris Resop 11. Royce Ring 12. Rafael Soriano.
Batters:
Catchers: Brian McCann, Corky Miller and Brayan Pena.
Infielders: Yunel Escobar, Gotay, Kelly Johnson, Chipper Jones, Prado and Mark Teixeira.
Outfielders: Mark Kotsay, Matt Diaz, Jeff Francoeur and Blanco.
John Smoltz and Chuck James will Start the year on the DL. Smoltz is expected
to come back for the 2nd series of the year against the mets while I expect James to make a few starts in Triple-A once he recovers before making it to Atlanta
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Player Profile: John Smoltz
John Smoltz is one of the top Starting Pitchers in the league and has been for the past 15 years, except of course the few seasons he was the top Closer in the league.
He is still going strong at age 40 aside from a few aches and pains. I know he has some soreness right now but I think they are just being cautious and setting him up to start against them Mets next week. Smoltz is good for 12 to 15 wins a year and at least 200 innings barring any major injuries. Look for Smoltz even at age 40 to be the leader of this pitching staff again in 2008 along with Tim Hudson.
He is still going strong at age 40 aside from a few aches and pains. I know he has some soreness right now but I think they are just being cautious and setting him up to start against them Mets next week. Smoltz is good for 12 to 15 wins a year and at least 200 innings barring any major injuries. Look for Smoltz even at age 40 to be the leader of this pitching staff again in 2008 along with Tim Hudson.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Javy Lopez Retires
Trying one last time to make the Braves Javy Lopez decides its time to hang it up after returning to Spring Training with his original team. Javy played during 10 of the 14 Braves Division titles. He was well known for his power hitting and actually set a record for homeruns for a Catcher in 1 season, when he his 42 homeruns in the 2003 season. Javy now 37, will retire to be at home with his family after struggling the make a Major league roster the last 3 seasons.
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