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ATLANTA - Braves general manager Frank Wren and his staff will discuss looming decisions on two free agents, catcher Brian McCan
ATLANTA - Braves general manager Frank Wren and his staff will discuss looming decisions on two free agents, catcher Brian McCan
in Vorschläge 25.09.2019 02:49von jokergreen0220 • 2.255 Beiträge
ATLANTA - Braves general manager Frank Wren and his staff will discuss looming decisions on two free agents, catcher Brian McCann and pitcher Tim Hudson, in organizational meetings which being Tuesday in Orlando. Stitched China Jerseys . Two more players to be discussed are Dan Uggla and B.J. Upton, who lost starting jobs this season. Wren said Monday he still feels the disappointment of Atlantas NL division series loss to the Dodgers. He said the team "took a step forward" by winning 96 games and the NL East division title. "We didnt reach our ultimate goal and so Im disappointed," Wren said. "Our ultimate goal was to win a World Series. Thats why we do what we do. Division championships are nice. Winning 96 games is great, but if youre not still standing as one of the last few teams to get to the World Series, its somewhat disappointing." Wren said the Braves struggled to overcome the loss of Hudson, 38, whose season ended with a broken ankle on July 24. Brandon Beachy had setbacks when trying to return from elbow ligament-replacement surgery and didnt rejoin the rotation as expected. Wren said he will "need a little more information than we have now" on Hudsons recovery but said the right-hander "is progressing." "It would surprise me if we did not at least have some conversations with him," Wren said of Hudson. Left-hander Paul Maholm also is a free agent. Wren said the Braves have good depth in starting pitchers but said there would be room for Hudson in the rotation if he is re-signed. Candidates for the 2014 rotation could include Julio Teheran, Mike Minor, Kris Medlen, Alex Wood, Beachy and possibly Hudson. Wren said despite that depth, the rotation lacks an ace. He said there are potential aces in the farm system. Top Braves pitching prospects include Sean Gilmartin, Lucas Sims and Jason Hursh, all first-round picks, and J.R. Graham. "We recognize that is an area of need and whether we can acquire that prior to our young guys arriving here, Im not sure," Wren said. "Its very difficult to acquire." McCann, who will be 30 at the start of the 2014 season, could be difficult to re-sign. He has hit 20 or more homers in six straight seasons and is a seven-time All-Star. Wren said he is confident Evan Gattis, who spent much of the second half of his rookie season as the starting left fielder, can be a capable defensive catcher. "We saw enough of his catching skills early in the season to know that he could handle this job," Wren said of Gattis. Upton and Uggla each hit below .190. Uggla was left off the post-season roster after hitting .179 with 22 homers. Ugglas hitting woes continued following laser eye surgery in August. He hit .083 in August, .112 in September and then was left off the division series roster. "I think we made a decision who is our best 25," Wren said Monday. "He wasnt on that roster, and so we need him to perform better. Thats plain and simple. "I hope for Dans sake and our sake that he can make some adjustments with an off-season of getting used to normal vision." Wren said he believes Upton tried too hard to play up to the biggest free-agent contract in team history — five years and $72.25 million. "What I hope happened to B.J. and what Im theorizing is that he fell into the same trap that so many free agents fall into, trying to do too much and trying to justify and win over a new fan base," Wren said. "Its a deep hole that gets deeper and deeper the harder you try. Weve seen dozens and dozens of players go through it." Upton, 29, hit only .184 with 9 homers, 26 RBIs and 12 stolen bases. He had three strikeouts in three at-bats in the division series. It was his fifth straight season hitting below .250, but it was a sharp decline from his 2012 season with Tampa Bay, when he hit .246 with 28 homers, 78 RBIs and 31 stolen bases. "B.J. is very talented," Wren said. "Hes young. He can do a lot of things on the baseball field. Weve got to help him get back on track. Thats plain and simple. There a reason why there were a number of clubs after him last winter. I know he didnt show it very consistently here." Manager Fredi Gonzalez said last week he expects Upton to open next season as the starting centerfielder. China Jerseys 2020 . Moments after his Brooklyn Nets teammates ran out onto the court to congratulate him following their 100-98 overtime win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night, Johnson could only shake his head at scoring only 13 points on 6-of-19 shooting. China Jerseys Review .com) - Virginia is for loving Latrell Scott. https://www.chinajerseysreview.com/ . -- Coyotes coach Dave Tippett thinks of one thing when he watches Eastern Conference teams struggle against Western opponents before they get to Phoenix: His team must keep pace.Ahead of this weekends Super Rugby semi-final clash between the Hurricanes and the Chiefs, we take a look at some of the key battles, including Ardie Saveas tussle with Sam Cane for the All Blacks No 7 jersey. Sky Live: Hurricanes v Chiefs Hurricanes wait on the fitness of captain Dane Coles ahead of Saturdays Super Rugby semi-final Sam Cane v Ardie SaveaThere will be a back row battle of seismic proportions as the Hurricanes Ardie Savea clashes with the Chiefs Sam Cane at 8.15 on Saturday morning, live on Sky Sports 1.In recent times, Savea has ramped up the pressure on Cane in his quest for the All Blacks No 7 jersey with a string of strong performances, with many in New Zealand calling for Cane to make way for the 22-year-old. Sam Cane on the charge for the Chiefs against the Highlanders The Chiefs were without Cane for half of their quarter-final showdown with the Stormers after a head-knock forced the flanker from the field at the break, but in the time he features, Cane has already contributed seven tackles and a turnover before his enforced exit.Cane has made the most tackles of any player in Super Rugby this season so far, putting in 195 hits on opposition ball carriers. His opposite number Savea was a part of a Hurricanes side that dismantled the Sharks in spectacular fashion in their quarter-final last Saturday, providing 11 tackles, one turnover and 38 metres made with the ball. Ardie Savea combined with TJ Perenara and Waisake Naholo as New Zealand travelled 70 metres up the pitch to score in the second Test against Wales in June The younger Savea has made the second-most tackles of any player this season (180), the most metres made by a Hurricanes forward (766m) while also having the equal-most try assists by a forward with five. On the international stage the battle continues. Cane started all three test victories against Wales in the summer Tests, Savea making his mark from off the bench, particularly in the second test when he raced 40 metres to score the All Blacks final try.Aaron Cruden v Beauden BarrettAaron Cruden may have been the man that started in the number 10 shirt in New Zealands series against Wales but it was his competitor Beauden Barrett that was stealing the show at its conclusion. All Black fly-halves Beauden Barrett and Aaron Cruden do battle at Westpac Stadium After a neck injury forced Cruden from the field after just 20 minutes into the second test, Barrett stepped into the fray and played some of the best rugby of his career, leaving All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen with a sizeable selection headache ahead of the Rugby Championship. China Jerseys Online. .The fly-half rivals go head-to-head on Saturday morning in the all-Kiwi Super Rugby clash, with both keen to show they can put in commanding performances in a high-pressure environment. Aaron Cruden releases the ball against the Stormers Barrett is Super Rugbys leading points scorer (193) and has made the most try assists for his side with six, and in recent weeks has provided a series of masterclass displays to guide the Hurricanes to this stage of the tournament. For Cruden, the match provides the opportunity to re-instate himself as the leading fly-half in New Zealand, reinforcing his quality in the minds of the selectors. Damian McKenzie v James MarshallDamian McKenzie was the star of the show as the Chiefs put on an attacking masterclass against the Stormers running in eight tries. McKenzie finished off this fantastic team effort by the Chiefs to open the scoring against the Force in March The full-back was peerless with the boot, missing just one attempt, and crossed for his 10th try of the season, only Israel Folau has scored more this campaign.The 21-year-old has been a ever-present force at the back for the Waikato-based side this year, and is the only Chiefs squad member to have played every minute of 2016.McKenzie has made 1,464 metres this season, ranking him the third most successful metre-maker in Super Rugby 2016. Marshall and McKenzie both played their part in the Super Rugby tries of the week He faces James Marshall, a try scorer in last weekends 41-0 victory over the Sharks. The full-back made 48 metres in 12 carries against the South Africans, making five tackles at the back in a game where his side exercised their dominance throughout.Just like McKenzie, when given space at the back Marshall poses a dangerous threat. The 27-year-old carried more than any other Hurricanes player in their quarter-final with 22 runs; the Chiefs will be aware of the danger of allowing him the space to counter-attack. Also See: Sky Live: Hurricanes v Chiefs Sky Live: Lions v Highlanders Stiles named new Reds coach Follow us @SkySportsRugby ' ' '

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