2019 Atlanta Braves

[LowerWolf]

The Phillies don’t really scare me anymore than they did last week. They’ll be good, but they’re beatable.

I think it’s going to be a four-team dogfight ... and the Marlins.

[Sportsforever]

https://www.boston.com/sports/mlb/20...es-complicated

Reading this makes me think we won't see Kimbrel in the ATL...I understand a lot of arguments he makes, but I hate that he's using October to judge anything. Such a small sample size and as a closer you get an even smaller sample.

Also, he tries to equate Vizcaino's save % to Kimbrel's, but I have to say that Viz NEVER makes it easy. I know it might be stupid, but I'd just love to have Kimbrel finish his career as a Brave.

[Sportsforever]

BTW - I saw Folty was scratched with an elbow issue. I really, really hope that's not going to be a thing.

[decga]

Quote: Originally Posted by LowerWolf

The Phillies don’t really scare me anymore than they did last week. They’ll be good, but they’re beatable. I think it’s going to be a four-team dogfight ... and the Marlins.

Me either! We ain't scare of know Harper. This about the dumbest signing for a team. A FA staying in the same division who is familiar with him & yet along his original team. Geez!!

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[tonybologna]

Quote: Originally Posted by LowerWolf

The Phillies don’t really scare me anymore than they did last week. They’ll be good, but they’re beatable. I think it’s going to be a four-team dogfight ... and the Marlins.

You really think the Marlins are going to end up being in the pennant race for the division or even a Wild Card in 2019? I don't see it at all. I think they're last place in the division & possibly one of the bottom 3 teams in the NL overall. I say it will end up being between the Braves & Phillies but the Nationals & Mets will be there until after the All-Star break.

Quote: Originally Posted by decga

Me either! We ain't scare of know Harper. This about the dumbest signing for a team. A FA staying in the same division who is familiar with him & yet along his original team. Geez!! Sent from my LM-X210(G) using Operation Sports mobile app

Him staying in the same division means nothing. Harper is going to a ballpark that has a short porch in RF & LF. Harper has power both ways. He's going to hit quite a few HR's each season as long as he stays healthy.

I also think Harper will hit for a better average than he did this past season in Philly as well. I don't get you calling this a dumb signing going by the analogy that he's staying in the same division so familiarity with him will give us & the other teams in the division an advantage.

When you're a good/great hitter it doesn't matter which league or division that you play in. Bryce Harper is going to probably one of the best ballparks for HR's especially to RF as a LH hitter. He made a smart decision & so did the Phillies. They are going to have a contending team now.

[tonybologna]

Touki got rocked today in his start. That's already 2 rough outings for him. He pitched 1 inning I believe it was either the 1st or 2nd spring training game. He gave up 2 ER's in that 1 inning. He gave up 5 ER in 1 IP today: http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=401078924

I know it's only 2 outings but he had better have some really solid innings for the rest of spring training or I feel like he will be taken out of the equation for the rotation come Opening Day rosters. Now, we also have Soroka & Folty with some injury concerns.

That's very scary to think about. We can't afford to lose both of these SP's for any extended period of time. Soroka is especially troublesome coming of the injury from last season & already showing arm discomfort but Folty might even be more scary because he's our best overall SP. Geez!

[Sportsforever]

Man...reading the things I'm reading from Folty, I fully expect we'll be without his services this year.

He said that he had the pain last year, but got used to pitching with it...he had hoped it would be gone when he started this year in Spring Training with rest. When he made his first start it was still there, but the thing that bothered him the most was his velocity was down 6-8 mph on his fastball (he was sitting 88-90).

All of those tell me he has an injury, he pitched with it last year, and it hasn't gone away/has gotten worse. I'm fully expecting to here he's getting TJS. The only thing I don't understand is why these guys don't get checked out at the END of the season...if you need surgery, start your clock then and not now. Oh well...

[Speedy]

Quote: Originally Posted by LowerWolf

The Phillies don’t really scare me anymore than they did last week. They’ll be good, but they’re beatable. I think it’s going to be a four-team dogfight ... and the Marlins.

I fully expect the Nats to be good. Soto played exceptional as a rookie and if this Robles kid is any good...yikes!

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