Back to the Front

So the Braves wised up and are putting Smoltz back as their number one starter. I'm sure he's tired of sitting on his ass in the post season as the Braves annually fold. Kolb is an awesome closer, and the fact that we gave up Capellan doesn't concern me too much. He was less than impressive in his opportunities this year. There was no way in hell the Braves were going to give up Giles for Hudson, when it was very possible that the Braves would be unalbe to resign him next season. So we gave up Ortiz, who gives a fuck that guy never stepped up in big games. The D-Bags paid him waaay too much money and continue to show how retarded of an organization they truly are. Drew, have fun playing in Detroit buddy, you won't be missed by me. Take you Scott Boras ass else where. Try staying healthy for longer than a season before you ask for $10 mil a year. I certainly don't think the Braves are all of a sudden going to contend for a Series title, but they continue to show that they are willing to be creative and not make stupid personel descision and end up like the Mets and afformentioned D-Bags. Oh and as far as Jaret Wright goes, I hope the Yankees are ready to be significantly disappointed again, just as they were with Vazquez and Loaiza. Hmmm, maybee ther is a precident there, good pitchers going to NY and then totally falling apart. Had the Braves aquired Vazquez, we could have been looking at a CY Young contender, not a young, washed up piece of trade bait. As I sat at Turner Field as Houston celebrated on our home turf, I couldn't help wondering what was going through Smoltz's mind. What I assumed is that he was through with the bullshit, and was either going to retire or demand to be a starter. Looks like he got his way. Go Braves!
  ¶ posted by Elliott at 3:38 PM