lol look at the source man, another random rumor floated from some nobody at a NY newspaper, it literally makes no sense, first of Cashman said he doesn't like trading with the Braves for pitching, secondly I don't see how Wren would see someone with a career (MiLB and MLB) OPS under 700 a significant hitter

and sim, Sherrill is a FA

This post was edited by austinhb on Nov 20 2011 01:37am

I don't get why the Braves didn't offer Alex Gonzalez arbitration, he would net them a supplemental draft pick and even if he accepted it wouldn't be a monumental raise, he would make less than if we signed him in FA

From the official Braves press release:

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Tim Hudson underwent successful surgery today to repair a herniated disc in his back. The procedure was performed by Dr. Steven Wray at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. The injury, which had been bothersome for Hudson over the last two seasons, became progressively worse during his off-season workouts.

"Based on today's procedure, we are happy that this will help alleviate some of the discomfort that Tim felt," said Braves Executive Vice President and General Manager Frank Wren. "The prognosis is positive for him to be ready for Spring Training and to be able to pitch during the Spring Training schedule."

He was at the Auburn game on Saturday. I wonder if this surgery will slow the team's efforts to trade Jair Jurrjens. While the release says his prognosis is good, complications can arise in any surgery and recovery.

nice article on the braves pitching depth

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/atlanta-needs-its-starting-pitching-depth/

the braves will b better this year then last

Indeed

I don't think it could be any worse..

I wonder how much Venters could fetch us in a trade

before I am chastised listen to me

He has been overworked the past few years, it is unlikely he stays dominant

A young, amazing, LHP with a 96 mph sinker and a good track record who is cheap and under team control for a while is worth a shit ton

We have plenty of guys who can replace him in EOF/Medlen/Vizcaino and eventually JR Graham

Venters, Jurrjens, Prado, and $10mil for Matt Kemp.

Likely Opening Day Roster as of Now:

SP: Tim Hudson
SP: Tommy Hanson
SP: Jair Jurrjens
SP: Brandon Beachy
SP: Mike Minor or Julio Teheran

CL: Craig Kimbrel
SU: Jonny Venters
SU: Kris Medlen
RP: Eric O'flaherty
RP: Aroldis Vizcaino
RP: Chrishtian Martinez

C: Brian McCann
1B: Freddie Freeman
2B: Dan Uggla
3B: Chipper Jones
SS: Tyler Pastornicky
LF: Martin Prado
CF: Michael Bourn
RF: Jason Heyward

Bench: Eric Hinske, David Ross, Jack Wilson type player, Jose Constanza, Matt Diaz, Brooks Conrad or another pitcher in the bullpen like Peter Moylan or Anthony Varvarro