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The voters have finalized their votes and the numbers are in. These are the 2007 Bravescast Awards & 2008 Predictions:

We will start off with 2007. Hitter of the Year goes to Chipper Jones. Pitcher of the Year goes to John Smoltz. Surprise player of the year goes to Yunel Escobar. The 2007 Bravescast Atlanta Braves MVP goes to Chipper Jones.

We also analyzed who we thought would win these awards in 2008 and here is what we came up with:

Predicted Pitcher of the Year: Tim Hudson. Hitter of the Year will be Jeff Francoeur. Surprise Player for ‘08 is Josh Anderson. The 2008 Atlanta Braves MVP will be Mark Teixeira.

A special thanks to the “Braves Insider” Grant McAuley for his assistance in our latest show. Check out his work at www.mlb.com or the Braves radio network sites. We will be recording live audio from fanfest this weekend Jan 12th and 13th.

Bert’s Trivia

Last Weeks Question:

Q: Who was the World Series MVP in 2002?
A: Paul Molitor

This Weeks Question:

Who stole the most total bases in the decade of the 1990’s?

To answer the question or for more information on the show e-mail us at hosts@bravescast.com or call our voicemail line at 678-608-2721

Major League Baseball’s winter meetings are coming up this week and I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what should be on this year’s wish list for the Braves. Realistically the Braves are going to the meeting probably only looking seriously at a left-handed pitcher. With the addition of Josh Anderson, a young extremely speedy center fielder the Braves may have found the center fielder of the future — now. Anderson is by no means a proven veteran player. They would be taken a risk with him as a starter but, he is a leadoff hitter and also a very solid outfielder. There will not be a need for this guy to have a certain average or runs batted in. Just get on base any way possible, steal bases, and put pressure on the opposing defense.

With that being said, there are the occasional “Blockbuster” trades that take place at these meetings. There is still a lot to offer in Atlanta’s farm system. The minor league system is full of talent that other teams will love to have. There is always the possibility of trading a young player similar to the Salty deal last year. I hope personally that the lineup stays somewhat the same as it is penciled in now. We have pitching, defense, speed and enough power to get by. I am more concerned about signing our young players to long term deals. I hope that Francouer can be locked up this winter and Kelly Johnson and Escobar should not be far behind if not this season defiantly next. I look forward to seeing Escobar drop to the two spot and the power guys come up to bat with guys on base in front of them.

Francouer, Chipper and Texeria should all have huge numbers this year if healthy. On top of my wish list is a speedy off season. I am so ready for some more baseball. Just thing after the holidays come and go we will only be a matter of weeks till catcher and pitchers report to spring training. Hope everone has a happy holiday and feel free to contact us to talk baseball at any time.

Robert’s Trivia

Last weeks Q & A
Who led the National League in losses in 1988?
Answer: Tom Glavine

This Weeks Question

Who was the last Atlanta Braves pitcher to lose 20 games in one season?

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