Friday, May 20, 2011

WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE BAD POINTS FOR BRAVES

Thus far the Braves have been  very inconsistant. They will go a week where they look like an elite team and then lose 4 of 5 to bottom level teams. This cant keep happening if we want to hang with Philly this year. The offense has really underachieved so far- Uggla has  been horrible. Heyward has been a dissappointment. Prado, Mccann and Eric Hinske are the ones who have actually hit like they want to win. Frank Wren needs to address the leadoff position. I love Prado- but he isnt a leadoff hitter. I think he would be a great #2 hitter but not leadoff. This is where the trade for Mcclouth has hurt so much. If Nate actually was good we could put him atop lineup and ride him but hes not done well. We need speed atop the lineup and  start hitting home runs with men on. Too many solo home runs this year. Prado seems to ground into a double play atleast 2 times a week. I wonder how the starting pitchers feel about the pathetic offense the Braves have displayed so far.. Things need to change and soon.

 I like Kimbrel but he needs to get it together. Is it a sin to ask for a 1-2-3 9th inning save? He walks alot of guys and sometimes makes you question is he the guy. I do believe he is. I try to tell myself " hes a rookie give him some time" The Braves are  being very patient with him I think more so from a mental aspect. They want to show Kimbrel they have confidence in  him  and yanking his job away could really hurt his mindset being that hes such a young player. I hope he will start coming through and reward the Braves for there patience and faith in him.

 I do not like Alex Gonzalez. I admire his defense but he is a true slacker. How many times has he hit a long ball and admired it and it not been gone? He acts like a baby throwing tantrums anytime he gets out with men on base. Most importantly HE DOESNT HUSTLE. I wonder has Freddi pulled him aside and talked to him about this. He gets paid millions of dollars to play this game and he plays for a good team- the least he could do is run when he hits the ball. It sickens me to see him slack off so much- I though the Braves gave up on Yunel Escobar too early. I just dont like Agon. I wish his hustle was as good as his defense. But its not- I wonder are the Braves as concerned about his slacking as Iam.. Its time somebody steps to him and tells him to HUSTLE!

 WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK ABOUT THIS SEASON SO FAR?