This is not a "new" situation with Harris, as this struggle has cost the Braves so many games, and will continue to do so until Snit pushes the right buttons. Harris could be among the league elites, but he is not during a time when he swings at everything and more times than not ending up killing any offensive threat the Braves were putting together. He's not just making outs, but doing it with runners in scoring position a majority of the time. If Harris was on the bench, at what point would the coach call on him to pinch hit? He wouldn't because Harris is that bad in the box right now. If Harris got hurt, the Braves would find a way how to replace him. Maybe its time for the Braves to do just that. I sure hope Harris can flush all the bad swing mojo out of his system and come back as an asset to the team on both sides of the ball. This young man never spent a day at AAA, and it is showing so bad right now. It is time for the Braves to protect their investment and do whatever is necessary to fix his offense.
I agree with you, Lindsey: a judgement call must be made now. Maybe its a personal issue (wine, women & song?). We don't know. But, you never allow an employee to circle down the toilet bowl with your head in your... uh, sand.
This is not a "new" situation with Harris, as this struggle has cost the Braves so many games, and will continue to do so until Snit pushes the right buttons. Harris could be among the league elites, but he is not during a time when he swings at everything and more times than not ending up killing any offensive threat the Braves were putting together. He's not just making outs, but doing it with runners in scoring position a majority of the time. If Harris was on the bench, at what point would the coach call on him to pinch hit? He wouldn't because Harris is that bad in the box right now. If Harris got hurt, the Braves would find a way how to replace him. Maybe its time for the Braves to do just that. I sure hope Harris can flush all the bad swing mojo out of his system and come back as an asset to the team on both sides of the ball. This young man never spent a day at AAA, and it is showing so bad right now. It is time for the Braves to protect their investment and do whatever is necessary to fix his offense.
I agree with you, Lindsey: a judgement call must be made now. Maybe its a personal issue (wine, women & song?). We don't know. But, you never allow an employee to circle down the toilet bowl with your head in your... uh, sand.