No? Well how about Derek Lowe, then? You may have been expecting a rant about the whole Smoltz fiasco. Won't do it. No point.Instead, let's focus on the positives... of which, there have been quite a few.
First, the signing of pitcher Derek Lowe. Sweet! We have a guy to run out there on opening day. Jair Jurgens may have the most talent, but he's a kid. Let's not put the franchise on his shoulders quite yet. In Derek, we have a legitimate #1. Jair at #2, Vasquez the Innings Eater at #3, Hiro Nakamura at #4 and Charlie Morton or Jo Jo Reyes at #5. Tom Glavine yet to be determined and Tim Hudson getting healthy for 2010.
I'm much happier with the addition of Lowe, rather than AJ Burnett. And I still feel the price on Peavy was waaaay too high.
Next, Omar Infante signed a two year deal to stay with the Braves. Nice. A great guy to have. Played five positions last year, and was the #3 pinch hitter in the NL...
Hiro Nakamura, starting pitcher.... or something like that.... we signed him outta Japan. I don't know much about him, but everyone is raving about him. Bring it baby.
Greg Norton. The best pinch hitter in all of baseball last year. We got him from Seattle for a bag of balls. Also can give us a power bat at 1st... great signing.
I'm very happy at all of these signings. Well done boys. I'm looking forward to Spring Training now...
Oh yeah, I know most of you are used to me posting pics of everyone.... but I don't have any cards of any of these guys.... UNbelievable. But it gives me a goal for 2009....
