Momentum Shift for the Braves; links

I won’t go into how unimportant Spring records are again but for those of you who have your friends talking crap about your team 24/7 then you finally have something to be proud of. The past eight games have gone well for our boys and their record in that period is 4-2-2.

David O’Brian actually thinks that Spring Training records do make a difference but I am still of the opinion that they really don’t matter. It’s more important to give your guys a chance to get some looks against MLB pitching and your pitchers a chance to refine some pitches and get a feel for their control.

Here are some Spring Training links for your viewing pleasure:

• Delgado could have lead in race for last rotation spot- I would have to agree with this. Although Teheran has the higher ceiling he has shown that he isn’t quite ready. Delgado has things he needs to work on as well but if things continue to go as they have with these two Randall Delgado is the best bet for the last arm in the rotation.
• A Case for Drew Sutton at Shortstop- I linked this in my earlier piece regarding Drew Sutton but I wanted to get some of my thoughts in about the subject. To be honest I had never thought of Drew Sutton playing shortstop but it makes sense if TP (sorry clearwall) and Simmons both need some time in the minors.
• The Andrelton Scenario- Mac Thomason is on of the only people out there (including me) I have seen who don’t 100% disagree with having Simmons potentially be the shortstop on Opening Day. The argument is a valid one, be sure to check it out.
• The Phils’ spring has been worse- It’s true. Ryan Howard’s return date pushed back, Chase Utley still having problems with his knee that could keep him out into the regular season, and apparently Roy Halladay is having some issues.

If you don’t think anything interesting is going on in baseball or with the Braves you are either crazy or don’t have internet access. In that case I’m not talking to you.