GDT 6/28/22: Braves @ Philthies - Snits on Drugs

[Slippyjms]

Swanson SS
d’Arnaud C
Olson 1B
Riley 3B
Ozuna LF
Ford DH
Arcia 2B
Duvall RF
Harris ll CF

Morton P

[msstate7]

TDA killing it

[msstate7]

Atta boy, Matt. That was nice

[CyYoung31]

TDA really pushing his ASG case at the right time.

[thewupk]

TDA really pushing his ASG case at the right time.

He's close to catching Contreras in fWAR among NL catchers

[CyYoung31]

Morton stinking up the joint again.

[jsebe10]

Get the fckn ball down dude.

[msstate7]

Astros up 4-0 in 1st over Mets. Come on Charlie

[chop2chip]

Olson FB% is at 56% since beginning of last homestand. No surprise he’s starting to hit homeruns again.

[chop2chip]

Fully expect Realmuto to get going again this series. I feel like he kills us every series

[jsebe10]

I really want Schwarber to take one to the ribs his next AB…That’s the most that MFer has ever been patient in his career.

[msstate7]

Rosario 0-2

Both ground balls

[msstate7]

This guy and bohm are the ones that scare me in their lineup.

[striker42]

Good job by Morton to rally there.

[CyYoung31]

I really want Schwarber to take one to the ribs his next AB…That’s the most that MFer has ever been patient in his career.

What? Schwarber has a career walk rate over 13%. He’s at 15% this year and was at 20% last year.

[WaitingFor2017]

That Ford AB looked like a pitcher at the plate with a bat sitting on his shoulder just waiting for the AB to end.

[WaitingFor2017]

Will Duvall still start every day when his OPS drops below .600?

[striker42]

Will Duvall still start every day when his OPS drops below .600?

His defense is keeping him in there right now.

[jsebe10]

So I wish he wouldn’t give up hits to that lesbian Bryson Scott

[thewupk]

So I wish he wouldn’t give up hits to that lesbian Bryson Scott

that's racist

[thethe]

that's racist

I’m offended that’s for sure.

[thewupk]

TDA going to the all-star game for sure

[Mad Dog Murph]

I’m offended that’s for sure.

Consider the source

[jsebe10]

We can’t cure ourselves of Ozuna fast enough.

[jsebe10]

Consider the source

It was a joke…How’s Bingo, Boomer?

[jsebe10]

Come on Charlie

[UNCBlue012]

Charlie has to cut this **** out. There’s absolutely no reason for him to be missing this badly

[UNCBlue012]

Hahahah let’s go!

[chop2chip]

What in the world baserunning was that Phillies lol

[CyYoung31]

I think the Braves’ last triple play was Furcal’s unassisted in 2003.

[thewupk]

I think the Braves’ last triple play was Furcal’s unassisted in 2003.

this won't be one

[jsebe10]

But how can it be assumed Schwarber goes to 3B. He literally quit running not even halfway through.

[chop2chip]

Morton has been a great run lately but he does not have it tonight

[CyYoung31]

How long is Snitker going to let Morton flirt with disaster?

[Garmel]

The real Arcia is showing and it's not pretty.

[Mad Dog Murph]

Astros taking care of the Mutts. 5-0

[jsebe10]

And now he can’t put away Sharon Stone with 2 Strikes

[UNCBlue012]

He may make it through with a decent line but Morton is truly horrendous tonight.

[TURBO]

If he pitches next inning, I will be shocked if they dont score.

[chop2chip]

Kingery, Bohm, Stott, Moniak

They are on a good roll

[thewupk]

How long is Snitker going to let Morton flirt with disaster?

2 more innings

[chop2chip]

Gotta get Riley going again.

[jsebe10]

Look at Ford’s MLB.com pic..He looks just like Luke Jackson without the beard.

[USMA76]

From which softball beer league did we acquire the rights to Ford?

[jsebe10]

Ford looks like Tarzan…hits like Jane. (No offense Mad Dog)

[chop2chip]

There’s just no way I remember who Mike Ford is come August.

[TURBO]

We have to have somebody better than Ford right?

[USMA76]

We have to have somebody better than Ford right?

If we did, you think we'd be running him out there--sadly.

[striker42]

Is Waters worse than Ford? At least he'd get Ozuna off the field and into the DH.

[thewupk]

We have to have somebody better than Ford right?

Braves have gone through a lot of depth so far

[chop2chip]

JFC

[thewupk]

Ozuna is the ****ing worst

[WaitingFor2017]

Get well soon, Ronnie.

[jsebe10]

Jesus H Jones…

Take your sweet time Ronald. Please take all the time you need.

[drewdat]

Gotta deal with that to keep Ford's bat in the lineup

[jsebe10]

How the Fck is this cat gonna misjudge his slide and then take his hand out of his glove to dust it off as he’s running after the ball.

[striker42]

Seriously, Waters can't be worse than Ford at the plate and he'd provide premium defense. Makes no sense to have Ford up right now.

[jsebe10]

Sharon Stone with her second bloop hit.

[drewdat]

Ozuna really just threw this game

[jsebe10]

Lee will get Schwarber to pop out in about 6 pitches.

[Slippyjms]

Seriously, Waters can't be worse than Ford at the plate and he'd provide premium defense. Makes no sense to have Ford up right now.

I mean I could forgive Ozuna being in LF but then Contreras has to be in at DH. Otherwise we have 2 better defenders in Gosselin and Heredia on the bench that would provide similar offense to Ford

[chop2chip]

Lee should have come in for Stott, Moniak, and Schwarber.

[WaitingFor2017]

Get Heredia's bat in the lineup over Ford just to get Ozuna the heck out of there.

[Hudson2]

Seriously, Waters can't be worse than Ford at the plate and he'd provide premium defense. Makes no sense to have Ford up right now.

Agreed. At least Waters can play defense to keep Ozuna out of the field. Makes no sense.

[UNCBlue012]

Get Heredia's bat in the lineup over Ford just to get Ozuna the heck out of there. yeah, Snit’s thinking is often perplexing

[chop2chip]

Duvall frustrates me to no end, but he’s an asset defensively. Ozuna is good for a homerun a week.

[jsebe10]

If that ball hits Acuna like that he’s out at lease a month.

[jsebe10]

Damn Harris come on man

[jsebe10]

God damnit I hate Schwarber

[UNCBlue012]

I just don’t get this team, man. Two-run lead blow against a meh Phillies squad without Harper. Just absurd incompetence

[USMA76]

Oh, well, it was fun while it lasted.

[CyYoung31]

What’s with Snitker’s hard on for Lee? Did he forget McHugh exists?

[Ozzie Swanson]

What’s with Snitker’s hard on for Lee? Did he forget McHugh exists?

Lee has been pretty great so far this season.

[UNCBlue012]

What’s with Snitker’s hard on for Lee? Did he forget McHugh exists? Lee has been phenomenal so no problems for me. But McHugh should definitely be the dude in the seventh now

[msstate7]

Something told me to not watch this game

[CyYoung31]

Lee has been phenomenal so no problems for me. But McHugh should definitely be the dude in the seventh now

Never been impressed with him.

[msstate7]

Never been impressed with him.

I'm certainly not sold on him, but xera, FIP, and xFIP all look good

[UNCBlue012]

McHugh is probably the Braves best bullpen arm next to Minter and maybe Jansen. I legitimately do not understand why he gets so few high-leverage opportunities.

[bravesnumberone]

Blowing another one.

[jsebe10]

If the entire fan base got a dollar for every time we swung at ball 4 this season would could built our fckn franchise.

[jsebe10]

Bomb baby!!

[Hudson2]

Olson!

[TURBO]

States BFF

[Garmel]

AIDS!!!!

[The Chosen One]

Lol

[chop2chip]

Oakland Olson is here

[msstate7]

States BFF

Damn right. I hope this reminds all of you to not jump to such quick conclusions

[WaitingFor2017]

Chip acting like that was his first ever mistake judging a fly ball....

[CyYoung31]

AND HEEEEEE…flies it into LF.

[jsebe10]

For the first time in 25 years Chip apologized for blowing his clit on the camera screen for a routine pop out.

[VirginiaBrave]

Oakland Olson is here

Glad that version finally found his way home.

[bravesnumberone]

I don't get Bally, but I sort of wish Skip was still alive to rag on his son.

[Mad Dog Murph]

For the first time in 25 years Chip apologized for blowing his clit on the camera screen for a routine pop out.

His gramps used to do the same thing with the cubs. He had an excuse….. he was 97 years old and completely **** faced.

[WaitingFor2017]

This needs to be Will Smith here against all of these lefties and the lower part of the order. Save Minter for Schwarber.

Nevermind. I completely forgot McHugh ended last inning.

[msstate7]

So, how we getting these 6 outs?

[msstate7]

This needs to be Will Smith here against all of these lefties and the lower part of the order. Save Minter for Schwarber.

Who is the trash OF that the Phillies called up last year that walked us off? Williams? Whoever he was, he got will. I'll forever be scared of trash phillies hitters... they always seem to hurt us

[jsebe10]

Man…what we got due up in the top of the 9th is comical.

[chop2chip]

So, how we getting these 6 outs?

It helps that three of them could be Bohm, Stott and Moniak.

[msstate7]

Rosario 0-4, k

He's ready to join to ozuna and duvall to form the perfect triangle of brave frustration

[WaitingFor2017]

Who is the trash OF that the Phillies called up last year that walked us off? Williams? Whoever he was, he got will. I'll forever be scared of trash phillies hitters... they always seem to hurt us

Luke Williams was on the Giants to start the year. Now he is on the Marlins. That walkoff homer continues to be Williams' only major league Home Run.

[msstate7]

It helps that three of them could be Bohm, Stott and Moniak.


Luke Williams was on the Giants to start the year. Now he is on the Marlins. That walkoff homer continues to be Williams' only major league Home Run.

Good memory

[jsebe10]

Hahaha. Sit your ass down Sharon Stone.

[msstate7]

Mchugh is rounding into form. Matzek and Jackson could make this pen absolutely sick... assuming Jansen will be fine

[jsebe10]

Gotta have Minter face Schwarber.

[msstate7]

Gotta have Minter face Schwarber.

I agree, but he'll have to face Hoskins and cast too

[jsebe10]

I agree, but he'll have to face Hoskins and cast too

He will have two scrubs and then Schwarber.

[msstate7]

He will have two scrubs and then Schwarber.

Oh hell yeah, I completely forgot about those 2. I was thinking it was top of their lineup

[msstate7]

Great AB

[jsebe10]

Good AB Orlando!!

[jsebe10]

Come on Duvy!! Do something here baby!!

[jsebe10]

That’s my boy!!!

[TURBO]

No one listens to Wash if says to stop haha

[CyYoung31]

Hell yeah, Duvall.

[msstate7]

Lots of pitches for hand too. Might not have to face him tomorrow

[msstate7]

Duvall must be tired

[CyYoung31]

Mchugh is rounding into form. Matzek and Jackson could make this pen absolutely sick... assuming Jansen will be fine

I assume you meant Yates?

[jsebe10]

Damn that’s a good swing from Bae

[jsebe10]

No one listens to Wash if says to stop haha

I pity the first time someone gets thrown out when they ignore his stop sign tho lol…cough Ronald cough

[buck75]

Olson showing off the Freeman scoop

[msstate7]

I assume you meant Yates?

I think Jackson can be a quality guy. He can battle with DOD and stephens for back spot

[WaitingFor2017]

Is AA calling into the dugout tonight? This has been a pretty well-managed game.

[WaitingFor2017]

I think Jackson can be a quality guy. He can battle with DOD and stephens for back spot

I thought Jackson was out until 2023?

[CyYoung31]

I think Jackson can be a quality guy. He can battle with DOD and stephens for back spot

Oh, you mean Stephens. Just use last names. Lol.

[jsebe10]

Damn that’s a nasty cutter!

Alright get this “used to bel fat Fck and go back to telly

[msstate7]

I thought Jackson was out until 2023?

Am I dreaming again? I thought I read he was about to start a rehab with matzek, but I can't find it now.

[msstate7]

Oh, you mean Stephens. Just use last names. Lol.

Jay Jackson

[jsebe10]

Ball game bitch!

[TURBO]

https://media.giphy.com/media/vzuqin231fC92/giphy.gif

[CrimsonCowboy]

https://wompimages-azureedge-net.cdn.ampproject.org/ii/w820/s/wompimages.azureedge.net/fetchimage?url=https://i.chzbgr.com/full/6806376192/h13D80AD0/gif-of-the-day-elephant-jumping-on-a-trampoline

[CyYoung31]

Am I dreaming again? I thought I read he was about to start a rehab with matzek, but I can't find it now.

He thought you meant Luke Jackson.

[msstate7]

Braves' Jay Jackson: Moves rehab to Triple-A

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/braves-jay-jackson-moves-rehab-to-triple-a/amp/

[bravesnumberone]

Good bounce back.

[msstate7]

He thought you meant Luke Jackson.

Too many damn Jacksons

[Mad Dog Murph]

ender up in the 9 max with 2 outs and bases load. Braves about to be 4 back

[Mad Dog Murph]

Too many damn Jacksons

I’m sorry Ms Jackson

[buck75]

Minty fressshh

[jsebe10]

ender up in the 9 max with 2 outs and bases load. Braves about to be 4 back

Why did they pinch hit for Nimo? Mets conceded I’m assuming??

[jsebe10]

Mets have run into a buzzsaw vs Houston and they got Scherzer tomorrow at 1…Man we need big d1ck Kyle Wright tomorrow.

[Mad Dog Murph]

Why did they pinch hit for Nimo? Mets conceded I’m assuming??

They put him in as a defensive replacement in the 8th. Got 2 at bats and 2 grounders to 2B

[jsebe10]

They put him in as a defensive replacement in the 8th. Got 2 at bats and 2 grounders to 2B

Sounds bout right

[Runnin]

Perhaps Matt Olson is starting to feel more comfortable realizing that between he and FF, he's the lucky one. And FF knows it.

[Heyward]

ender up in the 9 max with 2 outs and bases load. Braves about to be 4 back

Would be 3 if we didnt blow that game on Sunday, smh. But games like that happen over 162 unfortunately. Need to win today with Thursday's game heavily in Philly's favor.

[Enscheff]

Good to see Olson getting the ball in the air. Everything else has been as usual offensively for him.

[Slippyjms]

14-9

[thethe]

Braves are going to win the division by more than 3 games.

[bravesfanMatt]

Braves are going to win the division by more than 3 games.

Only wild card is Jacob and max coming back as themselves. They become really good then.

[thethe]

Only wild card is Jacob and max coming back as themselves. They become really good then.

Even with those additions the Braves are a potential juggernaut. Fully healthy the offense/starting pitching is absurdly good. Bullpen is still a plus and with Harris now in CF the defense is plus.

[Heyward]

Braves are going to win the division by more than 3 games.

Division will most likely come down to the head to head battles. Mets get DeGrom and Scherzer back as well. I know we're missing some players as well.

[zbhargrove]

Division will most likely come down to the head to head battles. Mets get DeGrom and Scherzer back as well. I know we're missing some players as well.

Everytime deGrom "comes back" its for like 2 starts and then he's back down. His arm has some major issue methinks... ticking time bomb. And Scherzer is almost 38 and is showing wear and tear... its nowhere near a slam dunk.

[Heyward]

Everytime deGrom "comes back" its for like 2 starts and then he's back down. His arm has some major issue methinks... ticking time bomb. And Scherzer is almost 38 and is showing wear and tear... its nowhere near a slam dunk.

I never said it's a slam dunk but it's still DeGrom and Scherzer. Scherzer comes back next week, so shall see how he looks then.

[bravesfanMatt]

I do wonder, like zb said, how effective Max will be when he comes back. He already had a meh rehab start that resulted in his next start being pushed back one day for no reasons given. I think he goes today, so we will see how that goes. Jacob is still just 'working' out with team, so no time table for his return yet.

[MURF21]

There’s just no way I remember who Mike Ford is come August.

And yet, it's possible he could get a World Series ring.

[GovClintonTyree]

Scherzer may be one of the three best pitchers of his generation, but he's still a human being. If you were watching in the playoffs in '19 and then again in '21, he was pretty well shredded both times. His tires were bald at the end of those years. He was 36 years old and they rode him like a rented mule.

As for DeGrom, I think Verlander said it best (not talking specifically about DeGrom) when he said, "there are a lot of guys throwing 100 who shouldn't be throwing 100. Their bodies aren't made to handle it." DeGrom got five good years out of pushing his physiology beyond what anyone with his build could possibly do.

Scherzer and DeGrom won't end because they become ineffective. They'll be hurt so much it doesn't make sense to try and continue.

On a related note, anybody notice Zack Wheeler was down a few klicks last night? 94-96 instead of 97-99?

[DirkPiggler]

Everytime deGrom "comes back" its for like 2 starts and then he's back down. His arm has some major issue methinks... ticking time bomb. And Scherzer is almost 38 and is showing wear and tear... its nowhere near a slam dunk.

I'd say the odds of both Max and DeGrom coming back and being their old selves are about the same as Soroka and Yates being a solid #2 and a lockdown bullpen arm down the stretch.

One or the other might happen for either side. Highly unlikely it's both.

[zbhargrove]

I'd say the odds of both Max and DeGrom coming back and being their old selves are about the same as Soroka and Yates being a solid #2 and a lockdown bullpen arm down the stretch.

One or the other might happen for either side. Highly unlikely it's both.

Yeah, I'm certainly not expecting much from Soroka or Yates either... for Soroka, its a major injury twice that has almost zero precedent for coming back from (the zero precedent being that it happened twice) and for Yates, its his second TJS which doesn't have a great success rate.

[striker42]

Scherzer may be one of the three best pitchers of his generation, but he's still a human being. If you were watching in the playoffs in '19 and then again in '21, he was pretty well shredded both times. His tires were bald at the end of those years. He was 36 years old and they rode him like a rented mule.

As for DeGrom, I think Verlander said it best (not talking specifically about DeGrom) when he said, "there are a lot of guys throwing 100 who shouldn't be throwing 100. Their bodies aren't made to handle it." DeGrom got five good years out of pushing his physiology beyond what anyone with his build could possibly do.

Scherzer and DeGrom won't end because they become ineffective. They'll be hurt so much it doesn't make sense to try and continue.

On a related note, anybody notice Zack Wheeler was down a few klicks last night? 94-96 instead of 97-99?

DeGrom has increased his velocity every season since 2016 (when he was 29). He basically went from averaging 94-95 to averaging 99 last year. Over a period of years where pitchers generally see their velocities start to decline, DeGrom saw his steadily increase. That has really helped his production but the human body isn't meant to do that. He's 34 now and has struggled to stay on the mound the last two years. The Mets should be happy with any innings he can give them at this point.

[Nerfherders]

I had no idea DeGrom was that old. It doesn't seem like he's been around that long.

[Garmel]

I had no idea DeGrom was that old. It doesn't seem like he's been around that long.

He hasn't. He wasn't in the MLB until he was 26 I believe.

[WaitingFor2017]

I didn’t realize deGrom was that old as well. The Mets are banking on two elite, yet older/often-injured pitchers?

[thethe]

Degrom was a converted SS so the belief has been that he doesn’t have as many miles as a typical pitcher of his age.

[chop2chip]

Degrom was a converted SS so the belief has been that he doesn’t have as many miles as a typical pitcher of his age.

He certainly hasn’t added many miles the last few years.