The Keltner List was developed by Bill James as a device to evaluate a player’s Hall of Fame candidacy. In The Politics of Glory James says that it is probably his favorite tool to do that. (You can read about the background in that book, or do a Google search, for further information.) So let’s run it for Javy Lopez…

I really do have a lot to be thankful for, even if I don’t always recognize it. Including you guys — thanks.

Today’s open thread is dedicated to the Gulf Coast Braves’ new skipper, a true self-made man: Jonathan Lawrence Schuerholz.

Okay, with the trade for Dan Uggla, it would appear that the Braves are through making major moves; the lineup, rotation, and back of the bullpen are all pretty much set up. The remaining efforts will be based upon tinkering around the edges, meaning the bench and the bullpen.

Okay, make your projections/guesses for player numbers in 2011 here. We will then look back and laugh at you at the end of the season. Here are mine:

The Braves have officially traded for Dan Uggla, no Furcal rule in order because we have a press release. This is not a shock, considering that rumors have been flying the last couple of days, but what the Marlins got is shocking: Omar Infante and Michael Dunn. If there were any Marlins fans, they would have to wonder why one of their best players, coming off of a 30-homer season, is worth only a utility infielder and a budding LOOGY. And to a division rival, no less. Wow.

I don’t really have anything here. Uh… It’s Moonlight Graham’s birthday, how about that?

So, why did Jeffy pay the Mets’ clubhouse guy $50,000 when he was traded? I”m sure there’s a perfectly innocent explanation:

So, why did Jeffy pay the Mets’ clubhouse guy $50,000 when he was traded? I”m sure there’s a perfectly innocent explanation:

With the (to me inexplicable) decision to pick up Cards’ not-very-good outfielder Joe Mather, and the simply mindblowing choice to give Scott Proctor a major league contract, the Braves’ roster is coming into shape. Without further ado, here’s what we have so far: