Not the mention the Braves have one of the worst if not the worst bullpens in the league. Theyve blown more saves than anyone in the majors. There's no way they can pass seven teams.
Now that the Blue jays cut Hillenbrand, I say they're close to being done. He was a key average hitter for them and catching the Red Sox or Yankees isn't easy with a shitty lineup with a 3-4-5 that isn't producing anything.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (chang @ Jul 20 2006, 09:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Now that the Blue jays cut Hillenbrand, I say they're close to being done. He was a key average hitter for them and catching the Red Sox or Yankees isn't easy with a shitty lineup with a 3-4-5 that isn't producing anything.</div>I say the Yankees pick him up.
I think the Yanks are happy with Giambi playing DH and Phillips playing first. The Yanks are after pitching and adding Shea would weaken the infield D. Phillips can sometimes give them a spark on O and he makes great plays in D.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (chang @ Jul 20 2006, 08:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Now that the Blue jays cut Hillenbrand, I say they're close to being done. He was a key average hitter for them and catching the Red Sox or Yankees isn't easy with a shitty lineup with a 3-4-5 that isn't producing anything.</div>Shea Hillenbrand at .301 had the 7th highest batting average for the Blue Jays, He is one of 7 players to hit .300 for the Blue Jays. Reed Johnson, Alex Rios, Frank Catalonotto, Vernon Wells, Aaron Hill and Lyle Overbay are all hitting over .300 this season.He was 5th in the team in Home Runs, Troy Glaus, Vernon Wells, Lyle Overbay, and Alex Rios have more. Not saying they wont miss him, but he is very replaceable to one of the best hitting teams in baseball (The Highest Batting Average in Baseball, 3rd Highest On Base Percentage, Highest Slugging Percentage, Third in Home Runs, ect)If their pitcihng can get their act togeather, including AJ Burnett, this team is far from out of it.
