... Don't forget Odalis Perez. So far it sounds like he is making a good comeback, and may be ready to return to the bullpen next year, and eventually the...
Brian Willard
bwillard@...
Aug 1, 2000 2:53 pm
7028
I can only hope he reads our wonderful list, but I highly doubt it. However, he probably has already heard this: Detroit has released Luis Polonia (remember...
Brian Willard
bwillard@...
Aug 1, 2000 3:07 pm
7029
Lombard will be back in Richmond as soon as Sanders comes off the DL....
David Deitch
ddeitch@...
Aug 1, 2000 3:45 pm
7030
If you have doubts about how much we "paid" for Surhoff, also keep in mind that he is NOT a rent-a-player (like Ashby, who I hope we may resign, but certainly...
Brian Willard
bwillard@...
Aug 1, 2000 5:29 pm
7031
In a message dated 08/01/2000 12:30:55 PM Central Daylight Time, bwillard@... writes: << If you have doubts about how much we "paid" for Surhoff, also...
ALYNN7318@...
Aug 1, 2000 6:01 pm
7032
Yeah, he is 36, so you can look at that contract as a positive or a negative. I look at it as a positive considering he hasn't shown any signs of slowing...
Brandon Gay
brando@...
Aug 1, 2000 6:15 pm
7033
OK, I'm going to answer my own question here. He will make $3.5 million next year and has a $4.5 option for 2002. Basically, he makes about what Reggie...
Brandon Gay
brando@...
Aug 1, 2000 6:34 pm
7034
4.1m this year, 4.5m next year, and an option for 2002 if he plays 120 games, or gets a certain number of at-bats....
David Deitch
ddeitch@...
Aug 1, 2000 7:49 pm
7035
4.1m this year, 4.5m next year, and an option for 2002 if he plays 120 games, or gets a certain number of at-bats....
David Deitch
ddeitch@...
Aug 1, 2000 7:49 pm
7036
In a message dated 8/1/2000 1:11:52 AM Eastern Daylight Time, brando@... writes: << but I now primarily get my baseball and NFL news from www.espn.com...
BRothhouse@...
Aug 1, 2000 9:40 pm
7037
In a message dated 8/1/2000 11:11:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time, bwillard@... writes: << Detroit has released Luis Polonia (remember him, a key trade...
BRothhouse@...
Aug 1, 2000 9:59 pm
7038
In a message dated 8/1/00 8:10:58 AM Pacific Daylight Time, bwillard@... writes: << Detroit has released Luis Polonia (remember him, a key trade...
FB0211@...
Aug 1, 2000 11:13 pm
7039
I'll second that emotion. Hope your studies went well . Was Jordan good or what last night? And did anyone else get upset when they moved that man who caught...
Karen Ann
hepkap@...
Aug 2, 2000 11:26 am
7040
Yes, Brian Jordan did a great job. I was glad to see Millwood get the win, too. What was the point of moving the man? The Braves' announcers didn't seem to...
Susan Huggins
shuggins@...
Aug 2, 2000 1:34 pm
7041
Guess I'll get my two cents' worth in here. Personally, I think it's a great trade for the Braves. Sure, I hate to give up Rivera, but realistically, I don't...
Scott M. Bowles
domburi@...
Aug 2, 2000 1:36 pm
7042
The Aunnouncers first thought they moved the man for interferring with the play, but that wasn't right because the ball was across the yellow line. They later...
LostInTenn@...
Aug 2, 2000 1:38 pm
7043
I just read the ESPN account of the game and they say that the fan reached over the fence and took the ball away from Gonzalez. Skip and Joe seemed to think...
Susan Huggins
shuggins@...
Aug 2, 2000 1:38 pm
7044
Actually, the Braves have lots of very good looking pitching prospects, especially after this year's draft. They're just all down at A level or lower. I think...
Scott M. Bowles
domburi@...
Aug 2, 2000 1:43 pm
7045
... I agree that it was a desperation move, but I think the team that was panicking was the Orioles. By the time they made the deal, the Padres had already...
Scott M. Bowles
domburi@...
Aug 2, 2000 1:55 pm
7046
I agree with Brandon that fastball.com is not what it was and that ESPN's site is the best I know of for breaking baseball news. If anybody knows of any site...
Scott M. Bowles
domburi@...
Aug 2, 2000 2:02 pm
7047
... Maybe, maybe not. If Lombard looks OK in a backup role, the Braves may hold off on activating Sanders until Sept. 1, which would allow them to keep have...
Scott M. Bowles
domburi@...
Aug 2, 2000 2:09 pm
7048
Apparently, he was gettng a lot of flack from fans who thought he interferred with the catch (which would have been spectacular if made), so they relocated him...
David Deitch
ddeitch@...
Aug 2, 2000 2:21 pm
7049
There is a double wall there - the fan leaned over the outer wall, but in order to catch the ball, it would already have to have been over the inner wall which...
David Deitch
ddeitch@...
Aug 2, 2000 2:23 pm
7050
I always wondered if I'd have the guts to keep a home run ball hit by a Brave at Shea Stadium which all those crazed Mets fan yelling at me (in no uncertain...
Sam
kass005@...
Aug 2, 2000 2:24 pm
7051
I would. If I got beat up, I would be able to make the round of talk shows as soon as I could walk again....
David Deitch
ddeitch@...
Aug 2, 2000 3:23 pm
7052
But could you talk with no teeth and your broken jaw wired shut? :-) Sam...
Sam
kass005@...
Aug 2, 2000 3:27 pm
7053
Well I am about to join the ranks of the Braves fans that live well outside the metro Atlanta area. tomorrow I am moving to Athens, GA where I will start my...
David R Mersereau
mersy77@...
Aug 2, 2000 4:11 pm
7054
Good luck David at vet school. My friends' daughter is also going there this year - her name is Selina . Sue ... From: David R Mersereau <mersy77@...> ...
Susan Huggins
shuggins@...
Aug 2, 2000 4:29 pm
7055
You could get shot for them words in UgaLand......