Chop Chick

By geekboy

May 8, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

Manny cannot play on a team that has a legitimately sized left field … he would look like Lonnie Smith is the fog.

So no, trading a gold glover for a defensive clown is not a good trade … and the braves will never agree to that.

Tex needs to be rested against lefties until he gets his stroke back. I would give Diaz a shot over there, or Pena. Either would hit the .160 Tex is.

Another option is switching him in the order with Chipper … which would give him more fastballs to look at. Right now he looks lost at the plate. Lefties are destroying him.

By FREEDOG

May 8, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

Why trade Tex for a rent a player? I’d love to keep Texiera but odds are he’s going to want more than $20mil. I’d trade him if we could get a great player/pitcher who had a couple more years on a contract that wouldn’t weigh us down too much.

By eric the elder

May 8, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

The Braves talked to Boras about Andruw Jones before the 2007 season started. They pretty much concluded that they would not yield to what Boras’ demands would be. And that was BEFORE Andruw had his horrible season.

Yet they did not attempt to trade Jones. Perhaps that was because Jones’ season was so pathetic that they figured they wouldn’t get much for him.

Seems to me the Tex situation is similar. The Braves know what Boras’ demands will be. If they are prepared to meet them, then they should do it now. If they don’t want to play Boras’ free agent game, then Tex is gone.

Bottom line: Make the best offer they can right now. If this is not successful, then by any financial and logical measures, they should trade him as soon as they can and get something in return.

By truthman

May 8, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

Not no, but HELL NO!!!

Look at his stats over his career; slow starter who will end up hotter than a firecracker by August and September WHEN IT MATTERS MOST!! I guarantee he will carry this team at some point this season.

Don’t worry, Tex! Some of actually know baseball!

By Jim H.

May 8, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

The only trade offers they should consider for Tex should be for a proven top of the rotation starting pitcher (and hopefully one they could keep for at least a couple of seasons).

By Green Tea

May 8, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

Honestly Chop Chick, you can’t be serious. Have you ever seen Manny Ramirez play the field? Patience my dear, patience…

By Kevin Jones

May 8, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

Folks we can afford TEX for 10 million easily. Remember Hamptons 15 million drops off after this year and Glavine is most likely retiring as well so there is another 9 million. Also, depending on Smoltz he could retire as well and there is another 10 million. Also, Chipper has really 2 good years left him with us before he goes to the American League. Folks we have the money and Liberty Media will lose a ton on their investment if he goes. You see then we will have a average team and attendance drops for years and then they will lose on their investment when it is time to sell in 3-4 years. I predict we sign him to 19 million for a 9 year contract to stay here.

By Indifferent

May 8, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

First of all, Manny is a legend in Boston and WILL NOT be traded. Secondly, the Red Sox HAVE a gold glover at first why change the chemistry. Manny would be lost in a half supportive town like Atlanta. He couldn’t comprehend playing in a half filled stadium.

By Jason

May 8, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

No way should Tex be moved from the clean-up spot. Chipper credits Tex hitting behind him for his year thus far. Andruw wasn’t traded b/c he had veto power and would exercise it to stay in ATL. He wanted to be a Brave and still does. Tex should not be subbed with Pena or Diaz, that is the stupidest thing I’ve read so far. They can’t command the respect from the opposition the way Tex can. No matter what his avg is, he is always a threat. No team will take Tex in a trade with the likelihood of him leaving at the end of the season. He already said he likes playing here, for a team with a definite chance to make it to the postseason. The best thing to do is not alter the lineup and see how the season unfolds. It’s going to be up to Tex to decide what is best for him.

By Nima

May 8, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

umm the red sox would never be dumb enough to do that. If they were to trade manny, they wouldn’t trade him to us. They would get a good package from another team, and THEN pay Tex in the offseason with they money they dumped in trading Manny. That way they have good young talent AND Tex, instead of a simple Tex for Manny swap.

By Voice of Reason

May 8, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

Chop chick… what are you talking about. Trade Tex when we are trying to make a run to the world series? Acquire Manny Ramirez who can’t play D and would not mesh with the demeaner of the Braves clubhouse.

Get out of here. I don’t know why I even read your pieces. Everything you discuss is garbage. The Braves have a plan and they are doing a great job with all the injuries that have come on of late. You are a CHICK and you have never played one game of regulation rules baseball.

Find a new day job!

By Please Stop

May 8, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this

I hesitated even clicking on this article b/c it would help you generate more traffic and look like more people were interested in what you have to say. I have one simple request: please quit. You really are embarrasing yourself, and you’re making a mockery of the Braves by continuing your whiny, ridiculous, barely scratching the surface articles. Just help us to avoid the unneeded aggravation at seeing a clueless hack named “Chop Chick” (TMZ writers have more creativity than that)write nonsense about our beloved Braves. The experiment failed. The girl’s perspective is a horrible idea, and you can mercifully bring it to an end by simply tendering your resignation. I beg you. Stop.

By jeffc

May 8, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this

Not a bad idea, but we need pitching, not outfielders. Gonna depend on our place at the All Star break; I suspect we’ll trail Philadelphia by at least eight games by then. At that point we could trade Tex to a desperate contender in exchange for quality young arms, like Jair. If Tex does last the whole year, some bloggers seem to think that we’re going to offer him every available dollar; that’s ludicrous. We have minor league prospects at first base who can hit .265, field ground balls, and don’t come with the “Boras stain.”

By Chop Chick

May 8, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this

A clarification: The folks at Sports Illustrated came up with this idea, guys. If you read carefully, I’m not endorsing it … I put it out there for discussion. Obviously, it’s generating just that.

By Kim

May 8, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this

All I can say is you have lost your mind this time!

By JT

May 8, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this

Tex stays, think about it, it’s his first full year in the NL, he doesn’t know the pitchers well, even with Chipper and the boys telling him what to look for he’s just going to have to face the pitchers and get used to them. Despite his awful batting thus far he’s still keeping Chipper protected! Wouldn’t trade fro the selfish manny! He will get Hot just like he did when he came to us last year and tore up every pitcher he faced! Chipper will at some point get cold, and hopefully Tex will pick up the slack from there! Chop Chick you’re cute and all but I’m starting to wonder about you! :)

By NO

May 8, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

When Tex plays a full season he averages 35 HR’s and 113 RBI’s. Once he gets hot you better buckle up because it’s going to be a fun ride. Keep him in the four spot, slumping or not, pitchers know he can go deep everytime up to the plate.

By timthebrave

May 8, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

They should trade Tex if the red sox want to give up beckett but not for manny ramirez. I hope that you are just trying to get attention with the idea of tex for manny and that you don’t seriously think that is a good idea. Bring out your brooms today…Go braves!!!

By matt

May 8, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

It is only MAY! He is not Andruw Jones, even if he is slumping his swing is not as UGLY as Andruw’s was..He will come around, stop worrying Braves fans, his defense is stellar and his hitting will catch up. Don’t move Chipper anywhere in the lineup. You don’t move a hitter that is on fire, if you know baseball you RESPECT the streak, Chipper is mashing the ball, leave him where he is!!

By chc4

May 8, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

Move Tex down in the order? Uh, have you seen Frenchy swing the bat? He’s awful. Tex is our only viable cleanup hitter since Chipper is the ideal #3 guy. Tex will start to hit…. Francoeur is the one we need to worry about. He continues to get himself out after 3 years. Not sure if that will ever improve.

By OrlandoBrave

May 8, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

The Braves will not trade Tex unless they fall too far behind the others in the East. Then they could try to get a couple of good prospects from a contender inthis scenario only.

The Braves will not re-sign Tex when he hits free agency due to his cost and I think that is fine for the future of this team. With the available money from Hampton, Glavine, possibly Smoltz, and Tex, we will have some bucks to spend on keeping good players who are traded for later this season and obtaining a starter or two in the off-season. We will need to trade for a first baseman this offseason unless the kid in AAA keeps up his current pace. Even then.

By jcmo71

May 8, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

Chick - Your no DOB Sincerely,

jcmo71

By No Mas Por Favor

May 8, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

I kind of agree. Your articles are really annoying, and pretty much pointless. I have nothing against you being a female and covering the Braves, but write something interesting at least. The AJC has the worst sports writers this side of the Birmingham News.

By Fire Her

May 8, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

AJC!! Please listen to the people and fire this idiot. She doesn’t have a clue and is embarrasing your paper. Let the ax fall.

By jeffc

May 8, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

To Indifferent: Atlanta is not “half supportive” (whatever that means), and if Manny “can’t comprehend” playing here, it’s because his IQ - like yours - is lower than his batting average. By the way, if you like Boston so much, why don’t you get the hell off the Atlanta Brave blog? And if you live in the area, feel free to leave at any time.

By No Mas Por Favor

May 8, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

I kind of agree. Your articles are really annoying, and pretty much pointless. I have nothing against you being a female and covering the Braves, but write something interesting at least. The AJC has the worst sports writers this side of the Birmingham News.

By Rhyno18

May 8, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

I can live with the hitting cold streak, but I do not want to lose that glove at 1st base. Tex’s hitting will come around, and his defense remains top notch. How many doubles has he taken away already this season? How many runs has he kept off the board. The Braves need to be ready to pay Tex, because they can’t replace him. There aren’t any other pending free agent 1st basemen out there worth looking at, and I can’t stomach another season of watching Thorman wiff 3 out of every 4 times he comes to bat.

By this is rediculous

May 8, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this

Chop Chick - this is the most ridiculous column i have ever read. you must have really been sweating it for something to write about. even so, writting this piece shows either a blatant lack of understanding of baseball, or a cut and paste job from someone who had noting sensical to write about. did you look into Manny’s ‘no trade’ clause? seems to me, the way the Braces handled Andrew Jones departure worked out fantastically. what makes you think this situation would be handled any different? i dont even think an offer would be made mid season since the braves would be in the hunt for the playoffs, and no sense in tipping the apple cart during that stretch. im sure they assume they cant afford him without serious concessions from Tex, and with being in the playoff hunt, there is no way they would trade him, so..it gets left to the off season. seems like management 101 to me.

By ken

May 8, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

I agree if we do not sign Tex than we need to trade him even if we are in contention. We got nothing for Javy, nothing for Maddux, nothing for Andruw, nothing for Sheffield. I’m tired of the Braves getting nothing for thier top FA’s. Trading Salty & Elvis Andrus to rent Tex for 1 1/2 years was a stupid move. I would rather have Salty at 1st and have the extra cash to spend on some more pitching. If they keep Tex for the entire season and do not re-sign him I will not be happy with the Braves.

By MORONS

May 8, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

yeah, if y’all actually had the use of a thinking cap to put on and click on the linked article, you would see that this “Manny trade” wasn’t a top contender. It is definitely the most intriguing though. Don’t pretend like you wouldn’t at least be interested in seeing a Chipper-Manny combo. Although this won’t happen it was just a discussion put up for debate. Nothing is worse than guys who think they are knowledgeable about sports who don’t have a clue what they are talking about and just yell about it.

By Scott

May 8, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this

I don’t agree with moving Chipper down the lineup. If anything swap Tex and Mac. Tex IS a professional, he knows what he needs to do to get the job done, he may not be doing it with his bat but atleast he’s playing the stellar defense we expect him to play.

By Proof You're An Idiot

May 8, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this

Here’s what the article says:

1. Red Sox. There’s some thought they could agree to trade Manny Ramirez, move the versatile Kevin Youkilis to leftfield and import Teixeira. Boston execs do like the idea of getting younger. However, Ramirez is such a hero now in Boston that it might be tough to move him out of town. 20-1.

Nowhere in this article does it say that the Red Sox will trade Manny for Teixeira. It says, you idiot, that the Sox will trade Manny and then sign Teixeira to a free agent contract, hence the word import. Keep it up, Chop Chick. If you can continue to keep hitting the Atlanta market with such high journalistic standards, then the sky’s the limit. I smell Peabody……

Just do us all a favor and quit.

By jeffc

May 8, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

Chop Chick: don’t let the misogynists get you down. Anyone who has ever watched Erin Andrews file a report knows that women reporters make sports far more interesting. I love the Braves but the only reason they’re winning right now is because they’re hammering bad teams. When Chipper goes down for a couple of weeks, so will Atlanta. What we need are young arms, speed at the top of the lineup, and winners with a little fire in their bellies. The current rendition of the Braves is decidedly average.

By toldyouso

May 8, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

a lot of what atlanta does depends on how far they go into october.

By Steve

May 8, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

No reason to trade Tex as long as we are in contention for post season. If we fall in the standings and no reasonable hope for the playoffs when the trade deadline approaches, we would be foolish for not trading him. Unfortunately, the Braves have ZERO chances of re-signing Tex after this season.

I also agree with Ken - I would like to still have Salty for years to come than to have rented Tex for season and a half.

By Nurlman

May 8, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

Now’s not the time. Teixeira is there for this season; that’s why we got him. If we’re in the race in late July, he stays all year.

SI is clueless on this one, if that’s where it came from. I get tired of the national media (usually ESPN, but not always) coming in with jackleg ideas and perceptions. This is borderline retarded. I don’t even think Manny’s going to outhit Tex, let alone display his sterling defense in left and create a crater at 1B.

By mdr

May 8, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

trade tex as well as francour both are overrated & overpaid

By Susan

May 8, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

I would trade Tex for a starting pitcher (a good one) in a heart beat. We have a lot of power and Tex does not impress me. Slow or not, hes a tradeable player who could bring us a pitcher and a good one. Trade him now.

By Daybed Wagmoe

May 8, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

Move Tex down in the order? I know that the guy hasn’t hit well lately, but it’s not like he’s Andruw Jones, striking out at an incredible rate or grounding into double plays on a regular basis. Opposing pitchers know what Teixeira can do, and even though he’s not currently raking it, most of them won’t pitch around Chipper to get to Tex.

And besides, who would you move to the clean-up spot? McCann, who, despite hitting 6 HR and a .299 average, is hitting .189 with RISP and only .255 with men on (sorry McFann)? Francoeur, who, despite having 100+ RBI each of the past two seasons, seems to have developed a knack for hitting pop-ups or double-play ground balls when men are on base? Chipper, who has repeatedly said that he relishes hitting in the 3-spot?

By BUSHWACKER

May 8, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

So far he’s not producing the kind of numbers that would get him $15 million a year, trade him and use the cash to extend Chipper and sign Francouer to a big contract, why are they waiting on that, in the long run he will put up better numbers than McCann but they gave him a big deal?

By BUSHWACKER

May 8, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

So far he’s not producing the kind of numbers that would get him $15 million a year, trade him and use the cash to extend Chipper and sign Francouer to a big contract, why are they waiting on that, in the long run he will put up better numbers than McCann but they gave him a big deal?

By TPM

May 8, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

They are only a game and a half out of first. They need his bat and his defense. I would wait until the August waiver wire trades.

By Chuck

May 8, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

I think you may have misread the SI piece. They weren’t talking about an in-season trade but a post-season deal. After the season, the Sox would trade Manny to an interested suitor and then sign Tex.

No way the Braves trade Tex now. They won’t sign him in the off-season, but they’ll ride the Tex train as far as it will go.

By pat

May 8, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

I would not trade anybody on the team for Manny. That’s dumb, let him stay up there with the nastiest, vilest fans in baseball. Let him stay in that tiny shack of a stadium that holds like a couple thousand people so they can claim they sell out very night. The “Nation” with all their hubris can shove it; they are just like the Yankees with out all the victories.

They can have Tex too, for Beckett.

By Bobby Cox

May 8, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this

but maybe Bobby Cox should think about moving him down in the order until he starts to come around.

Well, ya know, Texy’s just hitting the daylights out of the ball, problem is that they’re catching all of ‘em and he’s just getting bad luck! And he’s got such a smooth swing that it feels like every time he comes up to bat he’s gonna knock one into the Bud Zone…But, ah, ya know, Tex is an MVP kinda guy and he’ll give ya 40 home runs a year, so I think it’s just a matter of time before he starts knockin’ ‘em outta the park on a daily basis.

By Don Imus

May 8, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

Maybe we can trade Chop Chick for a player to be named later….or a gift certificate at Red Lobster or Applebee’s

By blooper

May 8, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

I keep thinking that Chipper is going to end up a first before it is all said and done. First would be less stressful on his ailing leg than third. It might extend his career a few years in Atlanta rather than him going to the AL as a DH. As for Tex, at or near the trade deadline, if there is no deal near, then he should be traded fro pitching. Move Chipper to first and put Prado at third.

By NS from Kennesaw

May 8, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

NO TEX TRADE !!! He will come around offensively and we need his brilliant defensive plays.

What about “TRADE CHOP CHICK”, anyone?

By jeffc

May 8, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this

I want to know if it was Wren (over my head) who “engineered” the Tex trade. We gave up four prospects for this guy, and he’s hitting .260, and is represented by a (the) messenger of Hell, a unapologetic shark who could care less about Atlanta. Heck, any fool can give away the store. Hate to tell you this, but Wren buried Baltimore during his tenure there. Is Atlanta his next victim?

By Hoosier Aaron

May 8, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this

I doubt we’ll even make Tex an offer if his agent is serious about 10 years and $20M per. The goal is to win the World Series - if we are for some reason out of the chase by the July deadline - then sure, send him packing…he would bring a bounty. I don’t know about anybody else but I expect the Bravos will be in the hunt come September.

One other thing to keep in mind - Chipper has a monster hitting behind him - he’s gonna ride that pony to a batting title and another MVP at this rate. Teams can’t pitch around Chipper and they are paying a heavy price…enjoy watching Hoss rake Braves Fans!

By Agreed

May 8, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this

I agree wholeheartedly. TRADE CHOP CHICK!! Let’s see if the Cleveland Times will give us a bucket of baseballs and a case of Fun Dip for her. If we do that, I have a feeling they’ll stick us with the Greyhound bus ticket, though. Let’s get THIS deal done ASAP.

Chop Chick, don’t let the door hit ya where God split ya.

By RedEyedAndBlue

May 8, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

If the Andruw Jones for Mark Kotsay switch is any indication of how to handle a Boras client in the final year of his contract, then I’d say let Tex play out this final year and go fishing for a good, well-priced free agent to replace him. Besides, by keeping Tex you at least leave open the possibility of resigning him.

I really liked DOB’s suggestion of bringing back Furcal next year. The Braves seriously lack team speed right now, and the NL game is in the midst of a shift back to an emphasis on pitching/speed that epitomized the early-mid 1980s. Move KJ to first. He’s a better option than any other 1B that will be a free agent in 2009.

By Philliesuk

May 8, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

Why on earth would we trade Tex? Chipper is hitting over .400 with Tex hitting behind him. If you trade Tex, Chipper won’t see the same pitches he’s been seeing; that’s the reason why his BB total is so low.

I have a better solution: When all of the money comes off the books at the end of the year, give him the $22 mil a year that he will get in NY. A switch-hitting, gold glove, clean-up hitter is incredibly valuable, and will help Chipper’s production for the five years that he wants to continue to play.

By D.S.

May 8, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

Nope.

Tex is one of those players you run out there every day and bat fourth no matter what his BA or OPS is, and he is also a player you keep until the bitter end no matter how slim your chances of resigning him are.

Personally, I think they resign him, even at $20+ mil. Think about it. Chipper is now 36. This is probably Glavine’s ($8m) last year, and concievably Smoltzie’s ($14m) as well. Hampton’s salary ($15m) goes away after this year. We need a face of the franchise for the future and Tex is only 28.

A year ago when Time-Warner owned the Braves, I would have said yes, they ARE that stupid. But Liberty Media is NOT that stupid.

By fred

May 8, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

If we need an outfielder, I rather have Xaivier Nady than Manny, but not for Tex.

If Tex get’s traded it needs to be for an arm, a damn good one too.

I bet we could sign Clemens for a mil this year. He can shuffle up to the mound in his walker with while while a high school cheerleading squad sings the national anthem into his ‘microphone’.

By Dr. R

May 8, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

Not until they’re out of the race, if then. And if that’s the case, you trade him for cheap young prospects, ideally some arms, instead of a high-priced veteran. They’re going to be hard-pressed to fill the cleanup spot with anyone on the current roster, though. My guess is that with the old guys and maybe Bobby hanging it up and Tex likely walking, we’re looking at a rebuilding project starting next year.

By Stephen

May 8, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

He’ll be very hard to trade because of the possibility of just being a 2-3 month rental for any team interested in him.

By Nima

May 8, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

I take that back. The Red Sox have one of the worst GM’s in baseball. They would make a stupid trade like Manny for Tex, but Manny would look like Michael Jackson in left at Turner Field. So the Braves should keep Tex!!

By clj

May 8, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

Don’t trade Tex. Maybe flip flop him adn Chipper or another option is to let him sit a game before a day off and put Norton at first. Maybe a couple days off will allow him to relax..

By jeffc

May 8, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

Chop Chick: your detractors are descendents of the same people who didn’t want women to vote, these folks refer to the Almighty only in male terms, and wear flip flops on Friday nights in Buckhead. The Asians have known for centuries that it takes a little yin to make the yang work properly, and vice - versa. Your ideas aren’t merely good, they’re enlightened. If Frank (Please help me, I’m Wren over my head) had a tenth of your perception he wouldn’t have traded for Tex to begin with.

By J.D.

May 8, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this

That must be one of the stupidest suggestions ever. We wouldn’t have a shot at the playoffs without Tex. Plus, we would never get what we deserve for him beacause he would be a half year rental for somebody. Yet another dumb idea from you Chop Chick..I suggest you get traded

By Nate33

May 8, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

Leave Tex hitting 4th. Yes he is starting out slow but Chipper is benefiting from Tex hitting behind him. (check out his 400 average) Do you remember last year and Andruw hitting 4th. No fear. This year there is fear and Chipper is loving it. It’s got to be nice seeing that many fastballs right now. Now if they start walking Chipper and they groove some fastballs to Tex and he STILL does not him them, then lets worry. For right now we are in the midst of a 5 game win streak. Be Happy and ENJOY!!!

By Voice of Reason

May 8, 2008 11:42 AM | Link to this

I think Chop Chick is a moron. She knows nothing about the Braves much less baseball. Keep to the kitchen & cleaning and leave sports to the men!

By jeffc

May 8, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

I did not mean to sound rude to all the dudes on the board. It’s just that my estrogen starts raging when men speak down on women. That’s one of the biggest reasons I became homosexual. Sorry guys, I’m taken!

By stynes

May 8, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this

Apparently no one read the article. SI didn’t suggest trading Manny to the Braves. The article is talking about the Red Sox signing Tex as a free agent. The article is merely recognizing that if Boston was going to sign Tex then they’d have to get rid of Manny first by trading him somewhere. Certainly Atlanta wouldn’t be an option.

The article says, “There’s some thought they [Boston] could agree to trade Manny Ramirez[comment: notice Atlanta is not mentioned], move the versatile Kevin Youkilis to leftfield and import Teixeira.”

By The Rock

May 8, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this

First of all, the Braves will not meet Boras’s price tag for Tex. Secondly, as long as the team is in contention for a play-off spot, Tex will probably remain a Brave. However, Baseball is a business. If the Braves can get value and fill a pressing need of the club, Tex will be gone.

By AJC should chop this chick

May 8, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this

Sports Illustrated did not say trade Tex. It only put the odds of where he would go at the end of the season. A discussion based on that article would be ‘what are the braves chances of keeping him’ not ‘should we get manny in exchange for tex?’ Plus, the odds of Boston getting Tex were more slim than the Braves’ chances. The Braves have enough talent in the minors to make up for losing Tex. In addition, patience is needed Chop girl.

By 19th amendment

May 8, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

What do you do when the dish washer stops working?

You slap Chop Chick and tell her to get back to work!

Bring me my waffle you big dummy!

By rmh

May 8, 2008 11:53 AM | Link to this

Giving up Salty and Elvis kind of sucks, but we do have McCann and Yunel. We rented Tex to make a push THIS YEAR! Smoltzie is almost done, and Glavine is almost almost done. This could also be the end of Bobby’s tenure very soon. This is THE YEAR to try and make the push before rebuilding the rotation begins. Tex may not be here next year, and Wren and Shurholtz knew that when they gave up our great prospects; however, Tex is here for this year to make a run. If injuries derail the push, then that’s sports. The Braves aren’t going to blow up their plan just because they can’t resign Tex.

By continually dissapointing

May 8, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this

I think we should trade jeffc along with chopchick. Your 11:38 was some of the most stupid tripe I have ever read. Comparative diarrhea. Both of you pack your bags and say hello to Cleveland.

By jeffc

May 8, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

My girlfriend is laughing; I think you should help for your homo projections.

By T

May 8, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

If Tex will sign, you sign him.

I don’t think he will sign. I think he and Boras want to test free agency.

By richbrave

May 8, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

CHOP CHICK:

Too soon to consider such a move. At least 62 games before looking at that option. By then he should be batting .290.

And Jeffc:

Thanks for announcing your proclivities here. I’ll know not to make any cyber advances in your direction.

By jeffc

May 8, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this

I mean my boyfriend is laughing! Please give it to me easy guys, its hard admitting my feelings.

By Don Imus

May 8, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

I bet thats the first time jeffc* has ever said the phrase

“please give it to me easy guys”

By Gaffer

May 8, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

Tex for Manny. No. The Braves carefully avoid these kinds of personalities. Tex is gone after this season. The U.S. does not negotiate with terriorest and the Braves do not negotiate with Scott Boras.

By Please Stop

May 8, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

Jeffc, I think you should keep your sexual preference at home and leave the blogs to there intended topics. Uncalled for sir.

By richbrave

May 8, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

You’ll never get Teixeira for 19 million on a 100 year contract!! It could go as high as 27 million on a five year deal. Likely 23-25 million on seven.

By glenn hitchcock

May 8, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this

By all means sign Tex for what ever is reasonable.

By Supes

May 8, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this

Here is the ONLY way you trade Tex.

If you are the Braves, you are 100% sure he will walk to the Mets, or another team in free agency.

If you are out of it by the trade deadline…you make the move and skin some contender’s team farm system for top tier starting pitching talent!

The Braves are in need of 1-2 top tier starting pitching prospects. That is the only way TEX should even be considered as a trading possibility.

Plus, I agree, at some point TEX will carry this team. If the Braves are still in it, NO WAY do you trade TEX…you take your chances and go for it now as far as TEX and the rest of the lineup will take you. This is a win it now or go home year.

Look for the Braves to get younger, etc make changes next year.

By jeffc

May 8, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this

Jeffc knows what’s what, and a lot more about baseball than any of Chop Chicks misogynist detractors.

By Robert

May 8, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this

Trade him. Boston, New York, Japan…. we need young arms. The farm was given up to get him now we will feel the sting. Anyone remember JD Drew? Feels the same. I love Tex on the field but what is best for the team is to trade our best player for a handful of youngsters. Three good arms, a third baseman 2-3 years from making the majors, and an average first baseman would be fine.

By bravedawg

May 8, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this

First, Tex is not Andruw! That’s not an even close comparison. Tex is in a funk right now, no doubt, but he still is feared in the lineup because of what he is capable of and everyone knows that he has such a strong reputation of hitting for power and a high average that really he could break out at any moment. He’ll heat up and probably at a time when one of our other producers starts cooling down. I don’t think you trade him because I don’t think you will get anyone of his stature back. If you think you can sign him then you try at the end of the year. Manny is an interesting thought but I think he will be too big of a distraction and too suspect on Defense to truly help. Just my thought.

By TommyJohn

May 8, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

jeffic “please give it to me easy guys” All I can say is WOW!!!!!

By dewayne

May 8, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this

Chop Chick DID NOT SAY trade Tex for Manny. She even states that SI was giving food for thought. You gotta read what she posted!!! We don’t need Manny, and we don’t need any Scott Bora players!!!

By The Real Voice of Reason

May 8, 2008 12:14 PM | Link to this

Just to clarify…

I am the real and original Voice of Reason. I posted here early and often before taking an extended hiatus several months ago.

The poser posting under my moniker has posted some derogatory and insulting comments. They in no way reflect the thoughts and expressions of the original Voice of Reason.

By Mike

May 8, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

What exactly has Tex done that makes him worthy of a contract better than Pujols’??? I love having him on the team, but if he wants $20mil a year, we should let him walk. Put the money toward a stud pitcher.

By raymond

May 8, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this

We don’t need Manny or anyone like him. If we entertain a trade for Tex, it should be for prospects, especially pitching. It is probably Smoltz and Glavines last year, so we better think about the future.

By The Real Voice of Reason

May 8, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this

I am the real real original Voice of Reason. Not this knock of joker! Some nut job trying to steal my thunder. Back off wannabe!

By Norcross

May 8, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this

My only question has anyone else noticed that Tex has lost maybe 15-20 pounds of mass???

Looks a little smaller than he was at the end of last year.

By Workinlkeadawg

May 8, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this

Moving Chipper to the OF was when He started regularly going on the DL. Leave Chipper alone and hope he remains healthy. Too much speculation, so early, for us trying to nail down a pennant. There were mostly interesting and educated posts. Manny in LF? Or even a Brave? You can do better than quoting a stupid SI article.

By Cooper

May 8, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this

Wow tough crowd. First read the article b/c it was just a odds piece on where Tex ends up not CC idea.

Secondly it is a legitimate question to ask that typical rabid fans cannot seem to fathom. It is called good business & planning for the future.

If Tex wants and will likely get 19-22mm a year for 8-10 years and the Braves will only offer say 18mm for 6 then he should be traded at the deadline for a front line starter & a bat.

Riding Tex until the end does what exactly? We lack the rotation and the pen to make a serious WS run and perhaps not even a respectable playoff appearance.

It has been great winning these past few days but come on folks we are beating up the kid with the helmet & harness not Mike Tyson.

This team needs an Ace + a better pen and if Tex is a 30:1 signing probability then prudent business practice says trade him in July.

This has to be a non-emotional decision which is not something you find in a blog.

If Smoltz & Hampton were healthy and in the rotation you may of had a case to keep Tex til the bitter end but they are not. Hudson and JJ cannot be perfect all year and Glavine is a 5 inning pitcher who is going to cook the pen by the AS break.

We lack pieces to win in October as of today.

Barring a trade for a Harden, Blanton, or someone similar this could be an up and down season.

By wardo

May 8, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this

Tex is not a good first basemen. He defense is suspect. I have been disappointed with this. His offense is another story. If he puts up his “normal” numbers then Chipper should continue his MVP season. I don’t believe that Tex is worth what his asking price will be with his super agent representing him. Move him late in year if we can for more prospects (pitching).

By Prove your brain

May 8, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

Chop Chick, you’re just plain lousy. It has nothing to do with being a woman. You’re just not any good.

By barney strickland

May 8, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

Trade Him !! OMG, yes. This guy will be bust by the end of this season. Rememebr JD Drew ? We need to get some type of Jair Jurriens Trade for him. No way in heck should we ante up 20 million for htis guy. Pitching, Pitching, Pitching & re-sign Chipper. Now he’s worth the money !!

By Duke LaCrosse

May 8, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

I remember the original VOR. We can tell who is who…

By richbrave

May 8, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

DOWN ON THE FARM

JOSH ANDERSON has pulled his average up to .299 (38-127)in the past three games. 11 stolen bases with only 2 caught stealing. At least three assists from cf in 31 games. 46 TB,.348 OBP, .362 SLG. The book on him is out, but he fights back.

BARBARO CANIZARES is still pounding the ball, but not at the all-world rate from early in the season. .327(36-110). Only 2 errors. His fielding is slowly improving. He has more flexibility around first. .362 OBP, .473 SLG., and .835 OPS.

SCOTT THORMAN played third last night. No errors. His average continues to climb at .231(25-108). Power numbers not good however. .270 OBP, .306 SLG., .575 OPS.

Gotta’ cut this short. Want to go see CHARLIE MORTON pitch.

By Rusi Patel

May 8, 2008 12:30 PM | Link to this

Everyone is saying the Braves cannot afford Tex…..but what they fail to realize is the Hampton contract is off the books after this season.

The Braves can afford Tex.

By Ben

May 8, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

I read that same article earlier, and that’s absolutely NOT what the author was saying. I don’t believe he meant for it to be interpreted as the Braves trading Tex for Manny. He meant that they could trade Manny to someone to make room for a free agent signing of Tex. That would be absolute idiocy for the Braves. What do they gain with that? All they’d be doing is trading one player they can’t resign for another one with similar production. Go out and get a proven starter and some good prospects. See how Diaz can handle first.

By NCBravesFan

May 8, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this

I could be mistaken, but the point of the SI article is where Tex goes AFTER the season, not during.

And even if some “believe” the Sox-Braves may consider a deal, it doesn’t mean anything. After all, some people “believe” the earth is flat - but that don’t make it so.

If you look at the Braves’ rationale for getting Tex in the first place - two shots at the postseason and then ‘hope’ to sign him, trading him now would make exactly zero sense.

The only way that paradigm changes is if the Bravos fall of of contention before July 31st, which ain’t likely.

But feel free to keep wasting time on nonsensical theories and potential “trading partners” in the meantime …

By LuisGuillermo

May 8, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this

I agree with geekboy. I think Manny is just ‘Manny’ because he plays in that short left field at Fenway. Plus, his character won’t fit in the Braves’ clubhouse (Sheffield did fit though). Tex will come around sooner than later and will help us win. We have to win a championship… NOW!

By Matt the Brave

May 8, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

The only way that we trade Tex is if we get a #1 starter RIGHT NOW, and also a first of second tier first baseman. I don’t see any team doing that for the Braves.

By The Real Real Voice of Reason

May 8, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this

I’m the real deal guys! I promise!

By Singindablues

May 8, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this

Chop Chick - I did read the SI article carefully which apparently you didn’t. They did not come up with this idea - you did. He suggested the Sox trade Manny (to some team - not necessarily the Braves), then bring in Tex (as in sign him in FA). There was no implication in the article for the Sox to trade for Tex. And why are writers at the ajc so eager to flame the masses with this garbage. Can you not come up with any original angle for a blog?

By Jeff321

May 8, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this

IMO, Tex is trying too hard to hit home runs. If he would just hit the ball where its pitched.. I’d be a little more happy with him this year. With that said, his defense is stellar.

Oh and I see Infante is playing second base today.

By Big Donnie

May 8, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this

I’m tired of all this Tex is worth $20 mil talk. The guy is pretty much a .300 30 100 hitter - great. But should he be making 20 mill? If he’s worth 20mil - Chipper is worth 180mil per year. Go ahead and ride your boy Boras to a 200 million contract… in Baltimore. And never see the playoffs. I can smell a rat alreasy with this clown…

Hey Tex - know your role son, this is still Chipper’s team!

By ncgary

May 8, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this

fat chance of this happening , but if a trade were made,id like to see berkman and oswalt from the astros, for tex, schaeffer , lillibridge, b jones and 2 a level prospect pitchers

By pat2

May 8, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

I bet, if the Macon Whoopie played in a place a small as Fenway, they could sell it out too.

Selling out 30K seats is no great feat “Nation”.

Nobody is going to take tex as he is a free agent at the end of the year.

By Pete H.

May 8, 2008 12:47 PM | Link to this

The draft picks we’ll get for Tex are probably far more valuable than anything we’d get for a rent-a-player. Plus, we’re going to need him for the playoffs and WS. There are far cheaper options for 1B for next year.

Tex is going to end up with an ARod type contract. The Yanqis, for instance, don’t even HAVE a first baseman. Neither do the Mutts. They’ll pull a Brinks truck up to Mark’s house and dump a few thousand pounds of $100 bills on his lawn.

And assuming we don’t make some big FA deal, we’ll walk away with a first round and supplemental pick in the draft. A lot better than some mediocre prospect, which is all we would get for two months of Tex.

By Drive By Blogger

May 8, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

VOR was always, well, reasonable. Calling people moron, joker and wannabe is hardly reasonable. And it certainly is/was not his style.

By Ed

May 8, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this

How quickly we forget. .317, 17 homers and 56 RBI’s in 54 games. To compare Tex with Andrew Jones is ridiculous. The reason Andrew can’t hit anymore is because he will not listen to anyone and lay off that low outside pitch. Tex will get hot and when he does this team will be much better than the .282 that they are presently hitting. Give me a break MINOR LEAGUERS, could you image what Tex would be hitting against minor league htting everyday. First base has been a revolving door ever since McGriff left, I agree with taking Hampton’s money and giving Tex what ever he commands. First base would be a sure thing for the length of his contract. Chipper is still here for a few more years and every other position is young. Besides filling some older guys positions on the pitching staff we would be set for years to come. And finally don’t forget that the reason Chipper is getting the pitches to hit is because Tex is lurking in the on deck circle behind him. He is always a threat regardless. You are the same ones that will be wearing Tex t-shirts in July and August.

By eric the elder

May 8, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

Chop Chick, consider whether you have any enemies at the AJC. Some jerk is putting up hate posts under 20-30 different names. Way too much time on his hands, and his meds are wearing off.

I’m sure he laughs as he types his posts, but he is the only one who thinks he’s funny. Ignore him.

By Southpaw

May 8, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this

Sign Tex ASAP. If traded it must be for top-shelf pitching.

By McRly?

May 8, 2008 1:04 PM | Link to this

no.

By jeanE

May 8, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

I admit, I wasn’t thrilled when we got “Tex” anyway & even though he hits sometimes, what difference has he really made in the overall record? None. He’ll be gone after next year anyway, he’ll want to much & his agent is who, Boras? Enough said. As for Manny, I just don’t see that at all, he would not fit in with this team, no way. He’s a great hitter but doesn’t jibe with the vibe of this team.

By jeanE

May 8, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

I admit, I wasn’t thrilled when we got “Tex” anyway & even though he hits sometimes, what difference has he really made in the overall record? None. He’ll be gone after next year anyway, he’ll want to much & his agent is who, Boras? Enough said. As for Manny, I just don’t see that at all, he would not fit in with this team, no way. He’s a great hitter but doesn’t jibe with the vibe of this team.

By cobby box

May 8, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

that’s the stupidest thing i’ve ever read.

By LuisGuillermo

May 8, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this

Teixeira commits an error to start the game…

By Peter

May 8, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this

Tex has been really great last year, and is coming along slow this year….. I think he will heat up as the season goes on.

I would give Tex the “Opportunity” to stay with a $15 mil a year contract long term, as all expects Glavine, and Hampton most likely will be gone next year.

If in fact Boros wants too much, then let him go, and move on, we will have his money, and the other two ball players money to work with as well.

We need better starting pitching for the long term, and the young guys are getting better.

We did great getting Kotsay, and giving up Jones in center, there will be pleanty of First basemen available , or train a different position player to try that spot!

By Truth hurts

May 8, 2008 1:24 PM | Link to this

Why does Tex get a pass for always sucking in April? Shouldn’t a “$20M” elite player at least give you a whole season?

By Truth hurts

May 8, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

Tex gets the RBI. Must be May.

By LuisGuillermo

May 8, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this

RBI single by Tex against a left handed pitcher(picking up Chipper, who flied out on the first pitch)!

By fanboy

May 8, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

OMG! He got an RBI! Let’s keep him!

By Najeh Davenpoop

May 8, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

Others have said this already, but if the Braves can’t keep Teixeira after trading half our best prospects for him it would be pretty terrible. You could make a pretty good team with the players the Braves have traded for these rent-a-players. Pony up the cash and keep Tex, he is a baller.

By Is it time to leave work yet?

May 8, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

I dont think the braves would trade him, plus I dont think they will sign him. Plus I dont really follow the braves till after the all star break.

By Really?

May 8, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

This is a worthless post… the Braves will absolutely not trade Teixeira unless they are 10 games out of the Wildcard race at the end of July… and even then, as some have mentioned above, with the salaries that are falling off at the end of this season (Hampton, likely Glavine, who knows, maybe even Smoltz), we’re gonna have the money to lock him back up and still turn around and get a couple of quality pitchers to fill back in.

Don’t worry about Teixeira… he’ll get up to at least .250 from the right side and will probably finish the season hitting .290 or higher, will have 35 homers and drive in 120 runs… oh yeah, his glove at first base is better than anything else we can even dream of over there as well. We have absolutely 0 (zero) options to play first base behind him. Diaz is not a viable option for long term and that was one of the big reasons why many thought Scott Thorman would have a roster spot out of spring training because we have no minor leaguers or anyone else that qualifies as a major league first basemen anywhere in the organization.

Seriously people…

By ed

May 8, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

I just thought I was drunk till I read this. Now I know I am. No one could have thought up this idea unless they had too much to drink also.

Tex wants to stay in the ATL. He is tanking the numbers for the chance. Told you I was drunk.

By Mike

May 8, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

Yes;trade odds are he’s not going to re-sighn because all the teams that would be looking for a first baseman after the end of this season i don’t think the Braves could compeat plus he’s not worth the money to be a slow starter.The Braves are known to be cheap.And there not going to get ourt Manny.GO REDSOX

By eric the elder

May 8, 2008 4:03 PM | Link to this

Some people are just juvenile. More people should be tough guys like me. The world would be better with all Me’s running it!

By Scott Thurman

May 8, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

Absolutely!!!!!!!!!! Go Bravwes. All hit and contributed except the subject of this blog.

By Scott Thurman

May 8, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

Absolutely!!!!!!!!!! Go Bravwes. All hit and contributed except the subject of this blog. in the 9th.

By don

May 8, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this

I have posted from time to time that “Big Tex” rarely produces in the clutch and runs up his numbers in meaningless at bats. I was wrong today. In the 9th inning the Braves had runners on first and second with no outs. “Big Tex” came through with a weak infield grounder that only rsulted in one out rather than a double play. Great contribution by “Big Tex”.

Dump him if you can get anything for him.

By Sure, why not

May 8, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this

Trade Tex for a good, young starting pitcher and a serviceable 1B.

By don

May 8, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this

I would recommend trading “Big Tex” back to the Rangers for Saltalamacchia and Andrus. Let them keep the other three prospects the Braves qave up in the ill-fated trade.

The problem, unfortunately, is that the Rangers are too smart to make such a stupid trade. Shouldn’t that tell the Braves something?

By Scott Thurman

May 8, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this

Absolutely!!!!!!!!!! Go Bravwes. All hit and contributed except the subject of this blog. in the 9th.

By Tom

May 8, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this

If he is not Hurt or getting hurt every other GAME they need to keep him. The braves have some player that has to take time of hurt if they play two games.I am in better shape then some of there players.

DON’T TRADE HIM

By richbrave

May 8, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this

DOWN ON THE FARM

CHARLIE MORTON goes 7.2 IP in relief, 5 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 SO, 1.76 ERA. The man is standing tall and lookin’ good. 1-0, 7 G, 6 GS, 41.00 IP, 25 H, 8 R, 8 ER, 0 HR, 1 HB, 13 BB, 32 SO, 0.93 WHIP. 1 GF. As I said last week, coming soon to a ML park near you.

PHIL STOCKMAN continues to please. 1-0 with 2 saves. 0.89 ERA. 20.1 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 HR, 0 HB,7 BB, 18 SO, 0.74 WHIP, 2 HOLDS, 3 GF. OUTSTANDING!!!

By Harry Rand

May 8, 2008 6:27 PM | Link to this

Don’t forget the 16 to 17 mill the org. saved this year by trading in Andruw Jones for Kotsay who if I remember right is getting 1 mill, the org. can pay 20 to 22 mill a year if they will. I hate this escalating salary thing as much as anyone, but if the Mets and Yanks and the few others keep pushing the envelope a regular team like the Braves will be fielding a team each year from the minors.

By Ralph

May 8, 2008 7:22 PM | Link to this

The Braves must of made the God’s of first base, mad. They haven’t had a first baseman, that has been a reliable hitter in years. Give Tex. more time, he look uncertain, at the plate, Cox should sit him down for a couple of games, or move him down to the 7th spot, and see if he can get it together. The Braves should wait to sign him up to a long term contract. Another player who is way-off is Francoeur, I would move him to the 8th spot, he is back to his old bad habits, reaching for the ball,and leaving to many man on base, plus, he hits into to many double plays, all the pitchers have to do is to throw one 5 ft. over home plate and he’ll swing at it, he will never be a discipline hitter. The Braves should release Hampton, he’ll never be the same, and concentrate, on the future.

By longtimeGTfan

May 8, 2008 8:07 PM | Link to this

Did you here what you were saying chop chick that they are in the middle of a five game winning streak and Tex has not come around yet, well when he does (and he will) that will be bad news for every other team. Don’t trade TEX!

By ArkyTech

May 8, 2008 8:54 PM | Link to this

This post is embarrassing. Please take it down.

By richbrave

May 8, 2008 9:05 PM | Link to this

Ralph:

Cut Hampton and eat his salary while he miraculously recovers and wins 10 for another team and picks up another cool 6 million or so. BRILLIANT!! Hail no. Keep the permanent bench-warmer here until his time’s up.

By richbrave

May 8, 2008 9:07 PM | Link to this

ed:

Wasn’t that supposed to be AJ’s modus operandi last year?

By Bruin77

May 8, 2008 10:07 PM | Link to this

Hey Pat2, your shift at KFC starts in an hour. If Fenway had 50,000 seats, they’d still sell out every game. It’s unbelievable how ignorant you sound ripping on Sox fans. Coming from an assumed apathetic Braves fan nonetheless. You have no idea what you’re talking about so please stop. I’ll have fries and a coke with that order.

By RAD

May 9, 2008 1:03 AM | Link to this

* you know what we do? Nothing! Untill the ChopChic tells Bobby she is sorry for being so stoopid and tells him it is his team and she will just go and fix him a sandwich. *
Again you must be 12 years old - this is not little league.

Bow down and ask for forgiveness and maybe you will start to have people read you BS again.

By NANCY

May 9, 2008 1:12 AM | Link to this

* OH MY BAD ISN”T THIS TERRANCE”S BLOG????* WHY DO WE CARE?

Sounds like someone who knows nothing about baseball - but what do we expect ? It’s the AJC…

By Bobby COX

May 9, 2008 1:24 AM | Link to this

Is it not funny how she blogs and when everyone exposes her ignorance - she post that it was in SI…. Please just quit you are a moron. Anyone can read a a mag an post on it - I can’t believe they pay you for this shizzzt.
From your early call to fire Bobby to this please just go away.. 6 in a row and to many more - we don’t need your negativity.

Please just go away you Braves hater intern.

By The Truth

May 9, 2008 1:32 AM | Link to this

MOVE THE MIT AWAY FROM YOUR FACE SO WE CAN ALL SEE YOU HAVE NO BRAIN

PLEASE COVER THE FALCONS OR >>>> I DON”T KNOW … SANDWICH MAKING?**

By mark

May 9, 2008 3:45 AM | Link to this

PLEASE TRADE or RELEASE the CHOP CHICK

By John Schlekjf;llsddjholz

May 9, 2008 3:51 AM | Link to this

here’s my take: 1) Chop Chick is a fan, not a journalist or even a writer for that matter.

2) Chop Chick just wants hits—which is exactly what happened on this blog.

3) Chop Chick has succeeded in her “job” of getting hits on the blog … and she doesn’t care that she’s an idiot or has no idea what she’s talking about.

Now, DOB’s blog … that’s a different story!

By richbrave

May 9, 2008 7:36 AM | Link to this

JOHN S:

Sure is. You can’t even post there without waiting a minute for the blog to load up from all the drivel being expounded as knowledge. No thanks. I like CHOP CHICK’s takes on things. She’s no BRAVES sycophant that’s for sure.

By Jimmy M.

May 9, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this

The article wasnt suggesting the Braves and RedSox make a trade. It was saying that they would trade Manny in the offseason. Plus, I do believe that the Braves need to approach Tex in July and see where they stand on contract negotiations and if they arent close, trade him for what we gave up and more. Id like to see a trade with the Giants based on pitching alone, Lincincum would look nice in a Braves uni, but I dont believe they have enough quality position players to offer in return. We need to find a team in contention who has a capable first baseman and highly touted prospects and trade with them!!

By Scott

May 9, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this

Well, I do not think that it is as bad of an idea as others on here. I really think that it depends on where we are in August vs. where other teams are. If we are out of it or are hurting for pitching, then yes, it would make sence to trade him to some team (with good pitching) that is desperate to add a hitter for a playoff run. It would be a great trade if we could get a starting pitcher that we could use for a few years. Tex is a Yankee, Met or some other player next year…there is no stopping it. If we can get something for him that could last a few years, it should at least be considered later in the Summer.

By sammyslice

May 9, 2008 7:59 PM | Link to this

this is ridiculous…. can’t a guy have a slow month without trade/bench rumors flying around?

Tex is a switch-hitting power threat who, in addition to being one of the finest fielders at his position, can take a lot of credit for Chipper’s amazing year thus far.

Put anyone else hitting in the cleanup spot behind Chipper, and watch his numbers dip. Better yet, just ask Chipper if he thinks its a good idea to move Tex.

Tex will come around. It’s inevitable. The fact that we’ve won six in a row without much contributon from him should scare the crap outta the rest of the NL East.

Go Braves!

By Santa3247

May 10, 2008 1:21 AM | Link to this

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Do you think Philip Stockman would be worse than Paul Resop? ^*^

If JS would make him closer of Braves in 2006,2007, John Smoltz didn’t need to give up their life of player.

May the force of Messiah be with you

By Santa3247

May 11, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

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Fans of Braves!!!! You have to protect John Smoltz. And use Phillip Stokeman to closer.

Look!! Joseph Reyes was wonderful whenever he played in AA. He was bad at AA. Therefore, you can thing so many friends or slaves are now playing in AAA. That fact mean too so many enemies of Phillip Stockman exist in AAA. ^*^

But, look P.Stockman, he is now overcoming whole kinds of disturbance from judge(refree) and fielder and batter.

For example, always slave judge call strike to ball when he start or in difficult status.

For example, slave infielder fumble grond ball or intentionally make batted ball to hit.

For example, slave outfielder intentionally start slowly and make flyball to hit.

For example, when his condition good, slave manager or coach don’t call him. ^^ And when he is sick, always they call him. “Be ready” ^^

EtcEtcEtc

But, this hardness must purify the soul of him and his speed of swing exploded and his pitched ball must have exceedingly many spins. As a result of that, so he don’t give many hit.

In Major League so many eye are. ^*^

Disturbance have limit.

May the force of Messiah be with you

By Santa3247

May 11, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this

Hi, I’m Seong-Ho,Yoon living in Jinhae(Chinhae)city southkorea

Fans of Braves!!!! You have to protect John Smoltz. And use Phillip Stokeman to closer.

Look!! Joseph Reyes was wonderful whenever he played in AAA. He was bad at AA. Therefore, you can thing so many friends or slaves are now playing in AAA. That fact mean too so many enemies of Phillip Stockman exist in AAA. ^*^

But, look P.Stockman, he is now overcoming whole kinds of disturbance from judge(refree) and fielder and batter.

For example, always slave judge call strike to ball when he start or in difficult status.

For example, slave infielder fumble grond ball or intentionally make batted ball to hit.

For example, slave outfielder intentionally start slowly and make flyball to hit.

For example, when his condition good, slave manager or coach don’t call him. ^^ And when he is sick, always they call him. “Be ready” ^^

EtcEtcEtc

But, this hardness must purify the soul of him and his speed of swing exploded and his pitched ball must have exceedingly many spins. As a result of that, so he don’t give many hit.

In Major League so many eye are. ^*^

Disturbance have limit.

May the force of Messiah be with you

By Santa3247

May 11, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

P.S: You have to know this fact.

Good spins of pitched ball can make control of pitched ball more precisely.

This is common sense.

Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine’s weapon is this, many spins of pitched ball and wonderful control in and out corner of homeplate.

But, P.Stockman has speed too. So he always gives few hit. This is the proof of his ball’s spins is best.

And why? he gave a little bit of BB? This is exactly disturbance from slave refree.

May the force of Messiah be with you

By Frank

May 12, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this

Okay, why in the world would the Braves want to trade Tex?

I mean, seriously…the Braves haven’t had a decent firstbaseman since McGriff or Big Cat so I would think that they needn’t trade Tex at all.

Yes, I know it’s early and he’s not doing so hot..but he’ll turn it around. He’ll have his average numbers at the end.

Oh and btw jeffc……yeah the Braves are really beating up on the bad teams….we’ve just recently gotten beat by the Bucs twice and we’ve gotten beat by them Nats a few times already this year. OH yeah…the Braves are sure beating up on them bad teams…….NOT.