Larry Jones signs 3-year extension

[TruffleShuffle]

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hTC_cTYybOWW6lIcp6EwiWR4ywZgD9799SKO0

 

3 years, $42 million with an option to make it 4 years and $61 million. one of the best hitters of our generation, and should be a sure-fire hall of famer.

[Little Slide Rooter]

We'll see how healthy he can stay. If Jurjens and Tommy Hanson can live up to the hype, the Braves can give the Mets and Phils a run for their money, if not this year, for years to come.

[RedFlash]

Outside of the burp a few yrs ago about him cheating on his wife, CJ has been a consumate pro ever since coming up in 1996 (?). It would be nice to see a player play his whole career in one city. And yes, I think CJ is still productive to warrant the contract, and the Braves are definately my sleeper in the East. If the Mets and Phillies sleep on the Braves, they could be in for a major surprise.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

The Braves might have one of the worst offensive outfields in history, and Kotchman is pretty bad for an offensive 1B. They won't score enough runs, especially since they don't have a knockout rotation.

[The Logan]

The Braves might have one of the worst offensive outfields in history, and Kotchman is pretty bad for an offensive 1B. They won't score enough runs, especially since they don't have a knockout rotation.

 

I noticed they gave Schafer the starting job. How does he project as an offensive CF'er?

[Derwood]

On paper, the Cubs should score at least 100 more runs than the Braves this year, maybe more.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

The Braves might have one of the worst offensive outfields in history, and Kotchman is pretty bad for an offensive 1B. They won't score enough runs, especially since they don't have a knockout rotation.

 

I noticed they gave Schafer the starting job. How does he project as an offensive CF'er?

 

Eventually, pretty good. As a 22 year old who struck out in 1/4 of his PA's in AA last year, the outlook is not bright for 2009.