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Yeah, it’s a little silly looking but if I were hit in the head by
a mid 90’s fastball AND survived it, I’d consider wearing it too.

A comment I recently posted over at BravesBlast.com concerning the Braves current situation in left field.

If I can quote Johnny B. from above — “I still prefer Garret Anderson over all the available options. He has been solid and productive his entire career. Lifetime .296 hitter who averages 19 hr, 35 doubles and 90+ rbi every year. Hits LH and RH pitching equally well and Bill James rates him as the 5th best defensive LF’er in the game…Why is he drawing no attention?”

This is a great scenario. I’m not sure of his contract numbers but Anderson is getting a little bit older so he should come reasonably cheap(er). I think he is a better fit then all of options listed above by anyone.

I’m not a big fan of Jeff Francouer. Although he has a cannon for an arm, he has absolutely no range in the outfield. I’ve watched just about every braves game for the majority of his career and a big part of the reason he ever hit .300 or right at it was because of broken bat and bloop hits.

If Francouer has a stellar first half of the season I would expect the braves to trade him. Jason Heyward is naturally a right fielder anyway and although he is young, I feel that he is a better option. He was given the “most selective hitter” title in his draft class, plus he steals bases.

I really don’t see the braves signing or trading for a left fielder. Matt Diaz will probably platoon with Blanco. If Diaz stays healthy he is definitely an upgrade to an offense that already averaged almost 5 runs a game last year (4.6)

Yes. The Braves averaged almost 5 runs a game last year and have solidified a pitching staff with inning eating work horses. They offered Glavine a $1-2mm deal and if he accepts the team will have around $3-6mm to spend and that money would be more wisely spent on bullpen help. Will Ohman is a nice fit.

I’m pleased with the job that Frank Wren has done, especially after he was trade and sign happy during the offseason following the 2007 season.

We’ll see how it all works out.