It’d be hard to believe Shaw wouldn’t get a decent shot in training camp and preseason next year. Not only does he deserve it (in his limited playing time over the last few years, he’s shown competence and intelligence, even if the height and athleticism may be somewhat lacking), but the Browns couldn’t do any worse…

As a Braves fan who likes to think I follow them pretty closely, I was surprised (but not completely shocked) that Simmons was traded. Coppy basically gave off the vibe at the end of the year that no one on the team was untouchable, though I think everyone assumed that excluded Freeman and (possibly) Simmons. But the…

Resolved: A baseball game is, and by right should be, a safe family outing for those with kids ages 5 or older.

The only thing 'ole Chet didn't have was that floater pitch. 'Till Henry threw it, I hadn't seen it since Scuffy McGee.