Atlanta Braves Morning Chop
Aug 17, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Oakland Athletics left fielder Jonny Gomes (15) slides into second base on a fielding error by Atlanta Braves second baseman Phil Gosselin (not pictured) in the sixth inning of their game at Turner Field. The Braves won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Quotables From All Over
“I’m more concerned about the name across the chest & that’s the same one as mine”
Everybody’s in the house today! The full Braves’ team is now assembled and ready for full workouts… and with that comes several quotes from new Braves.
In fact, you’ve gotta know that if Day 1 is any indication, then no matter how this season turns out for the Braves, Jonny Gomes is going to be a “go to guy” for great quotes all season. Let’s check a few:
Gomes: "I don’t think I could look at Bobby Cox walking around and say, Hey Bobby, we’re trying to go .500. What do you think about that?"
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) February 25, 2015
Gomes on Melvin Upton: "I'm more concerned about the name across the chest & that's the same one as mine" #Braves
— Kevin McAlpin (@KevinMcAlpin) February 25, 2015
…but at the same time, he also said…
#Braves Gomes on Upton: "We used to call him 'Melvin' to get under his skin."
— David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) February 25, 2015
Asked for his some of his nicknames, Gomes said, "It's tough w/ the microphones."
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) February 25, 2015
Gotta love this attitude as well (re: playing time):
Gomes on goals for 2015: "I'd like to start 162. I'd love to give Cal a run for his money." Added he'll be ready when his number's called
— Kevin McAlpin (@KevinMcAlpin) February 25, 2015
#Braves Gomes: "Stand up for yourself, stand up for your teammates, and first and foremost, respect the game."
— David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) February 25, 2015
More on Spring quotes and news… NEXT….