GaUSFBull Posted November 16, 2012 Group: Member Topic Count: 263 Content Count: 24,750 Reputation: 3,107 Days Won: 87 Joined: 12/15/2009 Share Posted November 16, 2012 is being talked about a bunch up here ... sports talk radio guys are talking about bringing him in to play CF for the Braves if Michael Bourn leaves ... which he's expected to. Fan reaction appears to be mixed ... most would rather us get Justin Upton, since we have a need at 3rd base now. What's the latest word down there on B.J? I've always thought he's a guy that needs a kick in the pants every now and then to get him going ... a bit lackadaisical - still the case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTrue Posted November 16, 2012 Group: Member Topic Count: 152 Content Count: 19,395 Reputation: 6,097 Days Won: 233 Joined: 01/13/2011 Share Posted November 16, 2012 He's like the BJ Daniels of baseball. For some reason, you're always expecting more with him and it seems like every year is going to be his breakout year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leviathan Posted November 17, 2012 Group: Member Topic Count: 83 Content Count: 1,720 Reputation: 207 Days Won: 3 Joined: 02/11/2011 Share Posted November 17, 2012 He turned down $13 million to play another season with the Rays. As a Braves fan who also likes and follows the Rays, I think he could make a good replacement for Bourn and might fit in better with a NL club. Great fielder and has speed on the base path. His one question mark, like most of the current Rays, is his hitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwlbull Posted November 17, 2012 Group: Member Topic Count: 5 Content Count: 171 Reputation: 15 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/23/2004 Share Posted November 17, 2012 The pitching staff will love him. The guy covers lots of ground. The Rays will miss him. By all accounts he was a great teammate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaUSFBull Posted November 17, 2012 Group: Member Topic Count: 263 Content Count: 24,750 Reputation: 3,107 Days Won: 87 Joined: 12/15/2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 He turned down $13 million to play another season with the Rays. As a Braves fan who also likes and follows the Rays, I think he could make a good replacement for Bourn and might fit in better with a NL club. Great fielder and has speed on the base path. His one question mark, like most of the current Rays, is his hitting. I'm not certain that the Braves will play $13 million for him. If they're going to pay that much, I'd rather they keep Bourn. No question marks on Bourn's hitting. Will definitely be interested to see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smazza Posted November 18, 2012 Group: Member Topic Count: 9,898 Content Count: 66,091 Reputation: 2,434 Days Won: 172 Joined: 01/01/2001 Share Posted November 18, 2012 a waste of money pitching and defense wins didnt giants/tigers demonstrate that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission9 Posted November 21, 2012 Group: Member Topic Count: 60 Content Count: 4,078 Reputation: 469 Days Won: 2 Joined: 12/09/2003 Share Posted November 21, 2012 a waste of money pitching and defense wins didnt giants/tigers demonstrate that I will not argue with the money part but Upton is one of the best defensive CFs that I have seen. Most balls out that way rarely hit the ground of get over his head. I think people who are detractors have been disappointed in his inconsistency at the plate. If I had a good pitching staff and did not need a reliable bat at that position, I would consider taking him because of his defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Blingstein Posted November 23, 2012 Group: Member Topic Count: 107 Content Count: 3,084 Reputation: 30 Days Won: 2 Joined: 04/21/2008 Share Posted November 23, 2012 He always seems to hit when it counts, I'd take that over numbers any day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission9 Posted November 24, 2012 Group: Member Topic Count: 60 Content Count: 4,078 Reputation: 469 Days Won: 2 Joined: 12/09/2003 Share Posted November 24, 2012 I agree, Bruce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who'sYourData? Posted November 24, 2012 Group: Member Topic Count: 410 Content Count: 19,525 Reputation: 992 Days Won: 24 Joined: 09/01/2006 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Absolutely agree with the posts. BJ is a great defensive CF who people have expected more of at the plate. He hasn't been a superstar, but if you look at his stats against the average CFer and he is an offensive weapon. Couple that with his defense and he one of the best CFers in the game. I love what Bourne has done for the Braves offense, but the Bravos would do very well to replace him with BJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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