GDT 6/2 vs Rockies Game 1 Why no William?

[TURBO]

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[Slippyjms]

And why no Duvall vs a LHP? But Contreras definitely needs to be catching games Acuña DHs. Also has someone found a good reason Heredia is still on the roster?

[TURBO]

And why no Duvall vs a LHP? But Contreras definitely needs to be catching games Acuña DHs. Also has someone found a good reason Heredia is still on the roster?

Swords?

[WaitingFor2017]

AA will find a taker for Heredia in late July for a bad money deal just so the other team can DFA him in 22 minutes.

It's a SSS, but you can't even say Heredia is in there for defense in large Coors Field because Heredia's defense (so far this year) is the worst of his career (-1 OOA).

[Slippyjms]

I don’t get why this needs to be so complicated. There basically needs to be 3 lineups

If Acuña is DH

Acuña DH
Swanson SS
Ozuna LF
Contreras C
Olson 1B
Riley 3B
Albies 2B
Duvall RF
Harris CF

If Acuña is RF

Acuña RF
Swanson SS
Ozuna LF
Contreras DH
Olson 1B
Riley 3B
Albies 2B
d’Arnaud C
Harris CF

If Acuña is out

Albies 2B
Swanson SS
Ozuna LF
Contreras DH
Olson 1B
Riley 3B
d’Arnaud C
Duvall RF
Harris CF

[Mad Dog Murph]

Duval should not be in any lineup anywhere ever.

[Hudson2]

Contreras should be in the lineup for sure. Heredia offers nothing of value so I’d rather have a better bat in there.

[msstate7]

Contreras should be in the lineup for sure. Heredia offers nothing of value so I’d rather have a better bat in there.

Back-to-back starts makes me think he's being looked at as being replaced... just wanna make sure

[bravesfanforlife88]

being 10.5 GB there is a good chance we could be sellers at the deadline rather than buyers. you remember last year we had a little streak to get us within 4 GB just before the deadline that caused us to be buyers. If we don't have that run, which guys are likely to move?

d'Arnaud
Smith
Jansen
Swanson
Duvall
Heredia
Arcia
McHugh
Chavez
Morton
O'Day

Not saying all of them would be traded, but that's the list of guys i'd suspect could be

[msstate7]

being 10.5 GB there is a good chance we could be sellers at the deadline rather than buyers. you remember last year we had a little streak to get us within 4 GB just before the deadline that caused us to be buyers. If we don't have that run, which guys are likely to move?

d'Arnaud
Smith
Jansen
Swanson
Duvall
Heredia
Arcia
McHugh
Chavez
Morton
O'Day

Not saying all of them would be traded, but that's the list of guys i'd suspect could be

4 GB now out WC

[Hudson2]

being 10.5 GB there is a good chance we could be sellers at the deadline rather than buyers. you remember last year we had a little streak to get us within 4 GB just before the deadline that caused us to be buyers. If we don't have that run, which guys are likely to move?

d'Arnaud
Smith
Jansen
Swanson
Duvall
Heredia
Arcia
McHugh
Chavez
Morton
O'Day

Not saying all of them would be traded, but that's the list of guys i'd suspect could be

We would have to be wayyyyy back of the WC for AA to sell. Coming off of a WS and with attendance way up that would be a nightmare. I suspect we’ll be buyers regardless of the record come the deadline.

[WaitingFor2017]

being 10.5 GB there is a good chance we could be sellers at the deadline rather than buyers. you remember last year we had a little streak to get us within 4 GB just before the deadline that caused us to be buyers. If we don't have that run, which guys are likely to move?

d'Arnaud
Smith
Jansen
Swanson
Duvall
Heredia
Arcia
McHugh
Chavez
Morton
O'Day

Not saying all of them would be traded, but that's the list of guys i'd suspect could be


I doubt we'd sell unless we're like 10 GB in the WC, but I would try to sell:
Swanson (only if AA is serious about spending big money on the upcoming SS class)
Will Smith
Charlie Morton
Kenley Jansen

[Nerfherders]

I will likely miss the Braves coming to town for the first time since I moved here in 2000. I have mixed emotions- Ive never missed them, and I want to celebrate the championship. On the other hand, I generally hate watching them in Coors, and they generally don't play well here (or as well as they should).

[msstate7]

Please don't do this crap tonight

[msstate7]

Looks like we can find something else to do tonight

[jsebe10]

I cannot wait to see the Mets get the ole pink panty pull down in LA these next 4 games.

[msstate7]

Heredia doesn't wanna get sent to pasture

[WaitingFor2017]

Maybe I should trash Heredia more often.

[msstate7]

Maybe I should trash Heredia more often.

That's my motto...

[msstate7]

That's a hit, right? Give 'em a hit

[msstate7]

Come on scorer

[thewupk]

3 runs...i like it

[WaitingFor2017]

Off-topic but Sandy Alcantara is a different beast. He shut the Giants out in 7 IP tonight.

Dansbae continues hitting.

[thewupk]

Acuna deked them hard

[USMA76]

Acuna deked them hard

Dude's talent level is off the charts.

[msstate7]

3 runs...i like it

Innings where TDA, heredia, and Harris hit are money innings

[msstate7]

Ozuna, you don't have to swing at balls 5" off the ground

[msstate7]

That was nice, Ian

[CyYoung31]

Albies still hasn’t homered since April.

[thewupk]

There we go

[msstate7]

Our catchers are hitting fools

[USMA76]

TDA says "dead ball this."

[msstate7]

Come on Ian

[Runnin]

I've finally joined the Chip Sucks bandwagon. Man, is that guy annoying to listen to. He talks way, way too much and his explanations are like a broken record. I listen to the other team's announcers every game.

[msstate7]

I can't believe ozuna fielded that

[msstate7]

Nice job on that by Riley

[Runnin]

I can't believe ozuna fielded that

He couldn't either. His face said "I almost f'd up."

[jsebe10]

That Rodgers kid is going to be a baller in this park.

[CyYoung31]

He hit it in the air.

[msstate7]

I'm ready for Acuna to get healthy and play everyday. .814 ops isn't bad, but he's so much better than that... has to be bc he's in and out of lineup

[msstate7]

Duvall doesn't make that play

[thewupk]

Riley smoked that

[thewupk]

albies is a machine

[msstate7]

Olson, break em right here

[msstate7]

Crap

[thewupk]

Olson needs to quit hitting it there

[thewupk]

Would have scored 3. ****ing sucks

[thewupk]

lmfao. **** yeah TD

[CyYoung31]

Dude, Olson is snake bitten.

[Hudson2]

TDA with a slam! 6 rbi on the day and 2 homers

[USMA76]

Crap

TDA didn't waste any time making up for Olson's bad luck.

[WaitingFor2017]

d'Arnaud Topps Now Card coming next week for those who play MLB The Show.

[msstate7]

TDA saw Contreras, and said hell naw

[USMA76]

TDA saw Contreras, and said hell naw

The thought had occurred to me.

[msstate7]

Could the braves get back to 0 or positive in RD tonight? -10 entering tonight

[thewupk]

TDA started the night with a 90 WRC+. He's at 109 now.

[msstate7]

TDA started the night with a 90 WRC+. He's at 109 now.

Where do you get those real time stats?

[clvclv]

The BJ - and lots of other criticisms - just become more hilarious everytime you hear them.

Exactly which metric - or statistic - told you playing d'Arnaud and Heredia was a better idea rather than playing Contreras coming off a 3 hit night and Heredia instead of Duvall coming off a night when he FINALLY squared pitches up and barreled them other than "your gut"???

Give me an effing break!!!

[thewupk]

Where do you get those real time stats?

It's on each players fangraphs page

[msstate7]

That's 65 straight hits for Blackmon vs the braves

[thewupk]

time to get Anderson out of here

[msstate7]

3rd time thru... Anderson becomes me

[USMA76]

Yep, we're in Colorado.

[CyYoung31]

No lead is safe in this park.

[msstate7]

Snit is gonna go for 6 innings with Ian. Let's hope it works out

[Garmel]

3rd time thru... Anderson becomes me

To be fair in a real park these 3 runs this inning don't happen.

[msstate7]

To be fair in a real park these 3 runs this inning don't happen.

Probably true, but he's been really bad 3rd time thru in every park

[Garmel]

Probably true, but he's been really bad 3rd time thru in every park

Yeah, he has been bad.

[msstate7]

Get a run or 2 back, braves

[Slippyjms]

I find it amazing that anyone could look worse in the OF than Ozuna

[Runnin]

The BJ - and lots of other criticisms - just become more hilarious everytime you hear them.

Exactly which metric - or statistic - told you playing d'Arnaud and Heredia was a better idea rather than playing Contreras coming off a 3 hit night and Heredia instead of Duvall coming off a night when he FINALLY squared pitches up and barreled them other than "your gut"???

Give me an effing break!!!

Sitting a guy for a game after a good game does NOT stop the run. It actually lets them live with that good feeling an extra day. If they're truly swinging good and making progress, they'll be the same after a day off.

[msstate7]

I find it amazing that anyone could look worse in the OF than Ozuna

Gotta get Acuna healthy

[msstate7]

I didn't think either of those were struck well hah

[Hudson2]

I think the guys have finally broke out of their slump. Mets should be worried even with a big lead.

[msstate7]

Riley is pretty good

[Hudson2]

Olson didn’t hit it at Cron!

[msstate7]

Atta boy, Olson

[CyYoung31]

I think the guys have finally broke out of their slump. Mets should be worried even with a big lead.

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[USMA76]

Get a run or 2 back, braves

Okay, you have two wishes left.

[msstate7]

I'd give ian this inning

[Hudson2]

Let Ian pitch here to save the bullpen

[clvclv]

"Sitting a guy for a game after a good game does NOT stop the run. It actually lets them live with that good feeling an extra day. If they're truly swinging good and making progress, they'll be the same after a day off."


The NUMBERS might reflect that - I'm too lazy to go back to see how many people pronounced tonight a loss before the first pitch was thrown without Contreras in the lineup. I actually got 4 texts saying that exactly.

There's a reason you play the numbers rather than the "hot hand" - the folks in Vegas and elsewhere aren't going broke anytime soon, and most of them live a *elluva lot better life than most of us do!!! LOL

[msstate7]

Damn, That was sweet

[CyYoung31]

Wow. Swanson is ridiculous.

[Hudson2]

Thanks God for the offense bc Ian hasn’t had a good game.

[msstate7]

Get this out, Ian.

Who would you use next inning?

[CyYoung31]

I think the guys have finally broke out of their slump. Mets should be worried even with a big lead.


Let Ian pitch here to save the bullpen


Thanks God for the offense bc Ian hasn’t had a good game.

You seem to not understand that they’re playing in Coors Field tonight.

[Hudson2]

Probably Lee

[Garmel]

Thanks God for the offense bc Ian hasn’t had a good game.

You can easily knock off 3-4 runs due to Coors field. He pitched much better than what the line says.

[msstate7]

Stephens would be my choice next inning

[Hulavol]

Travis D ….. have you a game

[Runnin]

There's a reason you play the numbers rather than the "hot hand" - the folks in Vegas and elsewhere aren't going broke anytime soon, and most of them live a *elluva lot better life than most of us do!!! LOL

I think it's more about getting everybody a bunch of ABs in Colorado.

[msstate7]

Acuna is the RH Michael Harris

[CyYoung31]

That was a beautiful swing by Harris.

[msstate7]

Please don't use a position player to pitch. The braves suck for 3-4 games after they see a position player

[msstate7]

If you have an 8-run lead in the 9th, would you consider putting Contreras in LF for some experience?

[msstate7]

Gotta get that Harris if you can get there

[thewupk]

Riley is hitting really well right now

[thewupk]

Riley and Acuna both lead the team in WRC+ at 138. Olson at 133.

[Runnin]

86 mph 4 seam fastball...

but from the hip.

[TURBO]

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[CrimsonCowboy]

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[WaitingFor2017]

Just a note that tomorrow's game is an Apple TV Plus game. Last time, Brian Jordan was the "analyst" for the game, but it was a home game. I'm not sure if he'll be the "analyst" again or if they'll go with a former Colorado Rockie for this game.

[Hulavol]

As I understand it, it’ll be a former Rockies playa….

[zbhargrove]

Just a note that tomorrow's game is an Apple TV Plus game. Last time, Brian Jordan was the "analyst" for the game, but it was a home game. I'm not sure if he'll be the "analyst" again or if they'll go with a former Colorado Rockie for this game.

Its a shame they picked BJ last broadcast because I thought the Apple TV broadcast itself was A+

[msstate7]

9.5 back in division
3 back in WC
110 games to go

[bravesfanforlife88]

9.5 back in division
3 back in WC
110 games to go

The only true flag that flies forever here in chopcountry

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[msstate7]

Fried on mound tonight as braves go for first 3-game winning streak this season.

[zbhargrove]

I've said it before this year, but these last 2 wins feel different... a little more urgent, etc... maybe we can string a few together now.

[CyYoung31]

Fried on mound tonight as braves go for first 3-game winning streak this season.

Braves will win tonight.

[thewupk]

Braves will win tonight.

I win every night with your mom

[Hudson2]

Crazy we are 2 games under .500 with the team we have. We look to be on the rise luckily. Harris looks pretty good out there on both sides of the ball so hopefully some can be patient with him.

[thewupk]

Looks like they changed the error to a hit for Harris.

[DirkPiggler]

The only true flag that flies forever here in chopcountry

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If we're going that route...the team needs a Prime Minister.

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[msstate7]

Looks like they changed the error to a hit for Harris.

They should have.

[jsebe10]

I’m telling you….if we keep hitting the way we have been…we will leave Colorado down 6.5 games…which is incredible. The Mets are about to get trounced out West finishing up with the Dodgers, 3 at SD, and 3 at Anaheim…then come home for 3 with the Brewers…we have 3 witt CO, 2 with Oak at truist, and 4 with Pitt at truist before going to ****ty Dc…

We have a beautiful chance to make up some serious ground…and if all goes well maybe take the division lead…it’s going to be difficult but certainly attainable.

[thewupk]

I’m telling you….if we keep hitting the way we have been…we will leave Colorado down 6.5 games…which is incredible. The Mets are about to get trounced out West finishing up with the Dodgers, 3 at SD, and 3 at Anaheim…then come home for 3 with the Brewers…we have 3 witt CO, 2 with Oak at truist, and 4 with Pitt at truist before going to ****ty Dc…

We have a beautiful chance to make up some serious ground…and if all goes well maybe take the division lead…it’s going to be difficult but certainly attainable.

Look....if we can just win every game left, I like our chances at winning the division

[Enscheff]

The best part is the gaping holes in the roster appear to maybe be less gaping. Acuna/Ozuna/Harris might just be a viable 75% of the OF/DH group, and proper management of Strider at the back of the rotation is probably going to be pretty effective…though asking Snit to properly manage him is a stretch.

At that point the play will be to hold the rotation together until Soroka can pitch in a little bit (meaning some version of a 6 man rotation) and go shopping for one more actual MLB OFer at the deadline.

[jsebe10]

Look....if we can just win every game left, I like our chances at winning the division

On the season or in CO? Lol. I’m sensing some humor here and I just wanna make sure I’m following.

[thewupk]

On the season or in CO? Lol. I’m sensing some humor here and I just wanna make sure I’m following.

The rest of the season. I'm confident a 135-27 record will be good enough.

[bravesfanMatt]

I am just hoping we can hold our pen together until we get some guys healthy

[MadduxFanII]

Acuna's perpetual day-to-day status, at least in relation to his ability to play the field, complicates things a bit. Ozuna is basically at the point where he's no longer just a terrible left fielder -- he's essentially unplayable out there. So Ozune needs to be at DH. But so long as Acuna needs the DH spot multiple times a week, that forces Ozuna into the field, which is...sub-optimal.

Even when Acuna is in right, Harris is in center and Ozuna is at DH, you still need someone in left, and we don't have someone. It would be nice to have just a .700 OPS guy with solid defense out there. So your choice is either to ride with Duvall and hope he hits up to his career .229/.289/.460 career line or find someone on the cheap who can do that.

[Russ2dollas]

Acuna's perpetual day-to-day status, at least in relation to his ability to play the field, complicates things a bit. Ozuna is basically at the point where he's no longer just a terrible left fielder -- he's essentially unplayable out there. So Ozune needs to be at DH. But so long as Acuna needs the DH spot multiple times a week, that forces Ozuna into the field, which is...sub-optimal.

Even when Acuna is in right, Harris is in center and Ozuna is at DH, you still need someone in left, and we don't have someone. It would be nice to have just a .700 OPS guy with solid defense out there. So your choice is either to ride with Duvall and hope he hits up to his career .229/.289/.460 career line or find someone on the cheap who can do that.

I think Duvall and a healthy Rosario can be solid defense and a 700 ops. That is a low bar. Duvall provides value in big samples, you just have to ride out the long stretches of him being horrid.

I think the Braves really need another impact bat. The line up is not long enough for me unless 2-3+ of Riley, Olson, Ozuna and Albies are going to start playing close to the top of their previous production.

[CyYoung31]

I’m telling you….if we keep hitting the way we have been…we will leave Colorado down 6.5 games…which is incredible. The Mets are about to get trounced out West finishing up with the Dodgers, 3 at SD, and 3 at Anaheim…then come home for 3 with the Brewers…we have 3 witt CO, 2 with Oak at truist, and 4 with Pitt at truist before going to ****ty Dc…

We have a beautiful chance to make up some serious ground…and if all goes well maybe take the division lead…it’s going to be difficult but certainly attainable.

I expect the Braves are about to go on a little run. The offense has been hitting better for a while now, and the pitching outside of the 5th spot has been good all year. But, I don’t think they’re going to overtake the Mets, at least during this stretch. The Mets probably aren’t as good as their record, but they’re still a good team. Barring a major rash of injuries, they’re not just going to collapse this season.

[Nerfherders]

I'm kicking myself for not going to this game. Damn.

[msstate7]

Acuna rf
Swanson
Ozuna DH
Riley
Olson
TDA
Arcia 2b
Duvall lf
Harris cf

[CyYoung31]

Why the **** does Snit refuse to play a top 5 hitter on his team?

[Hudson2]

Why the **** does Snit refuse to play a top 5 hitter on his team?

It’s crazy. Contreras has to play more somehow.

[Garmel]

Snit actually believes that lf defense is more important than Contreras' bat. Absolute idiocy.

[WaitingFor2017]

Snitker for continually playing Adam Duvall over better players:

"Shoot, we know Adam can play really good ball. I know he's struggling a bit right now, but you saw his stats last year. They were really good. Remember how he performed against us with the Marlins? He was really good. I know he can get back to playing good baseball. We hope playing in this park will get him back and get him going back to good baseball. He's just a good player."

Not really a Snitker quote, but I can imagine him saying something like this about Duvall.

[The Chosen One]

Snitker for continually playing Adam Duvall over better players:

"Shoot, we know Adam can play really good ball. I know he's struggling a bit right now, but you saw his stats last year. They were really good. Remember how he performed against us with the Marlins? He was really good. I know he can get back to playing good baseball. We hope playing in this park will get him back and get him going back to good baseball. He's just a good player."

Not really a Snitker quote, but I can imagine him saying something like this about Duvall.

Actually Snit speak is more like.

"Well shoot, I mean Adam's a really good player. I think someone around here mentioned that his batting average went up a few points in the last week. I mean gosh you know he's gonna hit better and hit for power and it'll really help us out a lot. And when he does get some big hits for us, I think it will boost the other guys in the dugout too."