The Atlanta Braves

[GAVol]

I think they'd really like to see Kelly Johnson in the leadoff spot. Langerhans never has quite been able to be consistent enough at the plate.

[GAVol]

Originally Posted by corona1898

AJC reports Braves will platoon again at first base. I hate that. If you are a lefty and can't hit left handed pitching, how did you make it to the majors??????

Hampton is a bust.

AJC is reporting that Schurholz has indicated that they don't think they would have to platoon Thorman at first.

[gobravesvols16]

Originally Posted by sickemsmokey10

Predict the batting order for the 2007 Braves!

LF: Ryan Langerhans
SS: Edgar Renteria
3B: Chipper Jones
CF: Andrew Jones
RF: Jeff Francoeur
C: Brian McCann
1B: Scott Thorman
2B: Kelly Johnson

Pitching Rotation:
1. John Smoltz
2. Tim Hudson
3. Mike Hampton
4. Chuck James
5. Kyle Davies

I think Johnson will leadoff. Especially with Wilson sharing ab's with Langrhans. Also flip-flop Francoeur and McCann in the order.

[OrangePappy]

Originally Posted by sickemsmokey10

Predict the batting order for the 2007 Braves!

LF: Ryan Langerhans
SS: Edgar Renteria
3B: Chipper Jones
CF: Andrew Jones
RF: Jeff Francoeur
C: Brian McCann
1B: Scott Thorman
2B: Kelly Johnson

Pitching Rotation:
1. John Smoltz
2. Tim Hudson
3. Mike Hampton
4. Chuck James
5. Kyle Davies

I can see this and like the other guy said Frenchy and McCann will probably flip flop depending on the pitcher.

[Bennett4UT]

McCann is more consistent than Frenchy would like to see him 5th. Is Langerhans quick enough to be a leadoff man?

[GAVol]

Originally Posted by Bennett4UT

McCann is more consistent than Frenchy would like to see him 5th. Is Langerhans quick enough to be a leadoff man?

Probably quick enough, but I don't think he gets on base enough to seriously consider him much of an option at leadoff.

[Bennett4UT]

Who else on the roster could handle it? are the Braves going to go look for a leadoff hitter/ second basemen?

[GAVol]

Supposedly Kelly Johnson has been converted back to his natural position at 2nd base and will be given every opportunity to play 2nd and leadoff.

[cd12]

I heard they may audition Vick in the next couple of weeks!

[gobravesvols16]

Originally Posted by crimedawg12

I heard they may audition Vick in the next couple of weeks!

Where's Deion Sanders when you need him?

[smokeyman15]

Fo Real...Wheres Primetime these days?

[GAVol]

He's somewhere telling somebody how good he was.

[smokeyman15]

Id buy that haha

[dantheman617]

It is still aggrevatin when u have teams that are willing to spend millions on top notch players..and then u have teams like the braves u live and die by their farm teams...i think its at a point where it may be running a bit dry...but i do agree with they need bullpen more than anything, so this laroche trade may end up for the best

[sickemsmokey10]

I heard (might not be true) that LaRoche's ADD was pretty bad in the clubhouse...I dunno how true that is