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jpx7 · March 26th, 2008, 10:59 AM

We acquired Todd Redmond in the process of sloughing off excess Yates; his career numbers appear neither bad nor inspiring:

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3.30 ERA, 393.0 IP
7.28 K/9, 2.04 BB/9, 0.69 HR/9
8.36 H/9, 1.16 WHIP

BaseballAmerica's Matt Meyers had this to say about Redmond:

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Todd Redmond had great numbers, but he was one of those guys who seemed like he was able to succeed at a low level due to maturity and polish without having plus stuff. His fastball is in the low 90s and he commands it well. The curve is decent, but the change is just not there yet.

And this data accompanied the trade news on MBLTR:

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Redmond, 23 in May, was ranked as the Pirates' #27 prospect by Baseball America. They note his "outstanding control" but lack of dominant stuff. BA believes he profiles as a middle reliever in the long term.

He may just be a young Buddy Carlyle-equivalent (though Redmond possesses a much better HR/9 in his minor-league career), but at least he is 23 and has any upside at all. Plus, he was compensation for flotsam of which our team is now rid.

Perfect Cell · March 26th, 2008, 11:38 AM

Addition by subtraction on yates. Anything from Redman is gravy. Delicios Delicios Gravy on Country fried steak and biscuits

NadoBrave · March 26th, 2008, 12:36 PM

Agree PC in this case Less really is MORE!

pfiggy · March 28th, 2008, 02:47 PM

pfrom rotoworld:

Braves sent first baseman Scott Thorman outright to Triple-A Richmond.
It's about time the Braves came to their senses and realized that no one was going to pick up Thorman. It's a move that should have been made last summer when Mark Teixeira was picked up. Thorman's exit would appear to clear a spot for Joe Borchard to make the team. However, it remains quite likely that the Braves will acquire another bench player.

Braves claimed infielder Ruben Gotay off waivers from the Mets.
The Braves didn't want to carry Brent Lillibridge as a bench player, so Gotay will join Martin Prado to give the Braves two backup infielders until Omar Infante returns in late April. At that point, the one of the two playing better figures to stay. Gotay should get the odd start at second base versus a lefty, but it's doubtful that he'll have any fantasy value.

Snowman · March 28th, 2008, 03:02 PM

Umm, they missed the boat there. Gotay cannot hit lefties at all. He also cannot play SS or 3B.

Pretty sure his time in Atlanta will be short.

jpx7 · March 28th, 2008, 04:10 PM

Hopefully Cox doesn't feel the need to "get 'em at-bats," thus forcing Johnson into a platoon with a player whom he will likely out-hit versus LHP.

pfiggy · March 28th, 2008, 04:48 PM

Bob can't help it......he always pfeels the need.

Snowman · March 28th, 2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jpx7

Hopefully Cox doesn't feel the need to "get 'em at-bats," thus forcing Johnson into a platoon with a player whom he will likely out-hit versus LHP.

More assuredly than likely.

Gotay's career vs. righties: 544 PAs, .268/.313/.403
Gotay's career vs. lefties: 150 PAs, .219/.315/.266

jpx7 · March 28th, 2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowman

More assuredly than likely.

Gotay's career vs. righties: 544 PAs, .268/.313/.403
Gotay's career vs. lefties: 150 PAs, .219/.315/.266

I accede.

rniki10 · March 28th, 2008, 08:01 PM

I still like the move to get Gotay. It give Lil'Bridge a chance to play everyday and Prado will more than likely get most of the chances in the field as a utility guy. Infante will take the place of one of the two when he comes back and they got him for nothing. It's really no real downside to this deal.

Snowman · March 28th, 2008, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rniki10

I still like the move to get Gotay. It give Lil'Bridge a chance to play everyday and Prado will more than likely get most of the chances in the field as a utility guy. Infante will take the place of one of the two when he comes back and they got him for nothing. It's really no real downside to this deal.

Not really, no. Just thought it was really odd that the site quoted said he might get some starts versus lefties, when that would seem to be the worst possible place to use him.

pfiggy · March 29th, 2008, 05:24 AM

The almost pfinal roster, less any additional trades or waiver claims. They still haven't decided on Carlyle or Bennett.

Anderson, Lillibridge among Braves cuts | ajc.com

pfiggy · March 29th, 2008, 06:17 AM

The Professor still has it at times:

Greg Maddux went nine up, nine down in his final start of the spring Friday as the Padres topped the Angels 4-1.
Maddux called it a night after throwing just 24 pitches, 19 for strikes. He'll start the third game of the season for San Diego.

pfiggy · March 29th, 2008, 06:25 AM

Also pfrom Rotoworld:

Mark Kotsay went 2-for-2 with a steal and made a fine diving catch in center field Friday against the Indians.
His best game of the spring. Kotsay wasn't going to lose his job this month, but he's shown little on offense (.246/.283/.298) and diminished range in center field. He's going to need a hot start to give himself some additional job security.

Ah guess two balls hit over yer head is called diminished range now. That's being kind, ah reckon, almost every deep ball this spring has been over his head.

pfiggy · March 29th, 2008, 12:19 PM

Bennett gets the nod:

Braves relief pitcher Bennett gets final roster spot | ajc.com

March 26th, 2008, 12:36 PM	#213 (permalink)
NadoBrave Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fantasy Island Posts: 806	Agree PC in this case Less really is MORE! __________________ *It's a pity ignorance isn't painful!*

March 28th, 2008, 02:47 PM	#214 (permalink)
pfiggy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 3,707	pfrom rotoworld: Braves sent first baseman Scott Thorman outright to Triple-A Richmond. It's about time the Braves came to their senses and realized that no one was going to pick up Thorman. It's a move that should have been made last summer when Mark Teixeira was picked up. Thorman's exit would appear to clear a spot for Joe Borchard to make the team. However, it remains quite likely that the Braves will acquire another bench player. Braves claimed infielder Ruben Gotay off waivers from the Mets. The Braves didn't want to carry Brent Lillibridge as a bench player, so Gotay will join Martin Prado to give the Braves two backup infielders until Omar Infante returns in late April. At that point, the one of the two playing better figures to stay. Gotay should get the odd start at second base versus a lefty, but it's doubtful that he'll have any fantasy value. Last edited by pfiggy; March 28th, 2008 at 02:49 PM.

March 28th, 2008, 03:02 PM	#215 (permalink)
Snowman Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Topsail Beach, NC Posts: 1,327	Umm, they missed the boat there. Gotay cannot hit lefties at all. He also cannot play SS or 3B. Pretty sure his time in Atlanta will be short. __________________ That corpse you planted last year in your garden, Has it begun to sprout? Will it bloom this year? Or has the sudden frost disturbed its bed? If it wasn't for my horse, I wouldn't have spent that year in college.

March 26th, 2008, 11:38 AM	#212 (permalink)
Perfect Cell Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 215	Addition by subtraction on yates. Anything from Redman is gravy. Delicios Delicios Gravy on Country fried steak and biscuits

March 28th, 2008, 04:10 PM	#216 (permalink)
jpx7 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 568	Hopefully Cox doesn't feel the need to "get 'em at-bats," thus forcing Johnson into a platoon with a player whom he will likely out-hit versus LHP.

March 28th, 2008, 04:48 PM	#217 (permalink)
pfiggy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 3,707	Bob can't help it......he always pfeels the need.

March 28th, 2008, 08:01 PM	#220 (permalink)
rniki10 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 94	I still like the move to get Gotay. It give Lil'Bridge a chance to play everyday and Prado will more than likely get most of the chances in the field as a utility guy. Infante will take the place of one of the two when he comes back and they got him for nothing. It's really no real downside to this deal.

March 29th, 2008, 05:24 AM	#222 (permalink)
pfiggy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 3,707	The almost pfinal roster, less any additional trades or waiver claims. They still haven't decided on Carlyle or Bennett. Anderson, Lillibridge among Braves cuts \| ajc.com

March 29th, 2008, 06:17 AM	#223 (permalink)
pfiggy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 3,707	The Professor still has it at times: Greg Maddux went nine up, nine down in his final start of the spring Friday as the Padres topped the Angels 4-1. Maddux called it a night after throwing just 24 pitches, 19 for strikes. He'll start the third game of the season for San Diego.

March 29th, 2008, 06:25 AM	#224 (permalink)
pfiggy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 3,707	Also pfrom Rotoworld: Mark Kotsay went 2-for-2 with a steal and made a fine diving catch in center field Friday against the Indians. His best game of the spring. Kotsay wasn't going to lose his job this month, but he's shown little on offense (.246/.283/.298) and diminished range in center field. He's going to need a hot start to give himself some additional job security. Ah guess two balls hit over yer head is called diminished range now. That's being kind, ah reckon, almost every deep ball this spring has been over his head.

March 29th, 2008, 12:19 PM	#225 (permalink)
pfiggy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 3,707	Bennett gets the nod: Braves relief pitcher Bennett gets final roster spot \| ajc.com