3/6 ST: Detroit 8 Atlanta 2
Not a good day at all for Braves pitching. The Tigers were able to score early and maintain their edge for the remainder of the game. Horacio Ramirez started for the Braves his first real outing after pitching the exhibition against UGA. Ramirez allowed 3 runs off 5 hits in 3 innings of work. Anthony Lerew worked the seventh giving up four runs on just 3 hits including a throwing error. Today Atlanta goes to the Pirate ship as Chuck James will get his first start of the spring.
Here's something to ponder. Brian Jordan played 1st base in this game. Jordan actually volunteered in hopes of making the team anyway possible. Brian Jordan as our backup first baseman? Hmmm....
Competition for First Base 2nd string
James Jurries
Matt Diaz
Dave Kelton -former Cubs prospect, ST invitee
Brian Jordan?
What does everyone think of Brian Jordan? Does he need to just hang it up and retire? Is he just taking up a roster spot that could be filled by someone more productive? Does he provide the veteran leadership we need in the clubhouse?
Here's something to ponder. Brian Jordan played 1st base in this game. Jordan actually volunteered in hopes of making the team anyway possible. Brian Jordan as our backup first baseman? Hmmm....
Competition for First Base 2nd string
James Jurries
Matt Diaz
Dave Kelton -former Cubs prospect, ST invitee
Brian Jordan?
What does everyone think of Brian Jordan? Does he need to just hang it up and retire? Is he just taking up a roster spot that could be filled by someone more productive? Does he provide the veteran leadership we need in the clubhouse?
posted by Adam at
7:42 AM
2 Comments:
I like Jordan, but I just don't think he has it anymore. He's lost bat speed (and, unscientific opinion here, seems to be unselective at the plate and to hit into more than his share of inning-killing double plays).
I think the Braves should give Jurries or Diaz a shot.
If the Braves do go with Jordan, it won't be the end of the world or a cause for teeth gnashing and lamentations. But, man, he just seems to be a rally killer these days.
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Anonymous, at 9:06 AM
It was thoughtful to bring him back last year, but allowing him to start against Houston in the playoffs. Not smart.
I don't blame him for coming back and trying to make the team, Luke is right, it's not going to be that bad if he makes it. He'll be strictly a bench player and not a starter. Atleast I think so.
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Anonymous, at 12:31 PM
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