Day #2 Braves Notes
Chipper was taking ground balls before most of you finished your first cup of coffee this morning. Chipper and Troy Glaus both got in some early morning work on one of the back fields, with Glenn Hubbard showing off his fungo skills. This was extrra work. And to me, Glaus looks comfortable over there at 1st base. We'll see how it goes now that the games are starting.
Best news today was Jair Jurrjens bullpen session. He tested his arm and felt no pain. Threw 15 fastballs at almost full speed and did not feel any discomfort. He'll take a day off and try it again on Wednesday. Looks like he'll get in the mix soon. After 3 pain-free bullpen sessions he'll get his first start.
The most impressive thing I saw today was Billy Wagner's Live BP work. Wagner threw hard for 10 minutes against Matt Diaz and Troy Glaus. His fastball, even at age 39, was explosive. Diaz and Glaus couldn't catch up to it. Wags also threw a slider and change and was working to locate both down in the zone. His stuff is nasty. And he's fearless. That's a special combination.
This next wave of Braves prospects will look good getting off the bus. Hanson is 6'6", Heyward 6'5", Freddie Freeman 6'5". Cody Johnson is 6'5". Pitcher Kyle Cofield is 6'5". If a brawl breaks out...I'm just saying.
One of the best places to set up interviews for the Buck and Kincade Show is to hang out in the home dugout. All these guys have to leave the clubhouse to get a cell signal, so they come down to the dugout to call the sweetheart. When they hang up, you set it up.
Yesterday, the Braves started practice working on pick-off moves and rundowns. Today they worked on cut-offs on balls hit into the outfield gaps. Remember the formula: Pitching & Defense.
Did I mention how impressive Jason Heyward is? Thought so. And he's working hard on chasing down balls in right field. He's a complete player. Dude can hit, run, throw, catch and look great doing it. Get to see him hit Mets pitching tomorrow, if the weather permits. And Hanson is expected to work the first two innings. Play ball!
Best news today was Jair Jurrjens bullpen session. He tested his arm and felt no pain. Threw 15 fastballs at almost full speed and did not feel any discomfort. He'll take a day off and try it again on Wednesday. Looks like he'll get in the mix soon. After 3 pain-free bullpen sessions he'll get his first start.
The most impressive thing I saw today was Billy Wagner's Live BP work. Wagner threw hard for 10 minutes against Matt Diaz and Troy Glaus. His fastball, even at age 39, was explosive. Diaz and Glaus couldn't catch up to it. Wags also threw a slider and change and was working to locate both down in the zone. His stuff is nasty. And he's fearless. That's a special combination.
This next wave of Braves prospects will look good getting off the bus. Hanson is 6'6", Heyward 6'5", Freddie Freeman 6'5". Cody Johnson is 6'5". Pitcher Kyle Cofield is 6'5". If a brawl breaks out...I'm just saying.
One of the best places to set up interviews for the Buck and Kincade Show is to hang out in the home dugout. All these guys have to leave the clubhouse to get a cell signal, so they come down to the dugout to call the sweetheart. When they hang up, you set it up.
Yesterday, the Braves started practice working on pick-off moves and rundowns. Today they worked on cut-offs on balls hit into the outfield gaps. Remember the formula: Pitching & Defense.
Did I mention how impressive Jason Heyward is? Thought so. And he's working hard on chasing down balls in right field. He's a complete player. Dude can hit, run, throw, catch and look great doing it. Get to see him hit Mets pitching tomorrow, if the weather permits. And Hanson is expected to work the first two innings. Play ball!
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