GDT #9, 4/10/'14: Braves (Hale) vs. Mets (Mejia) BJ batting 2nd. Doumit Catching

[TURBO]

Braves lineup:
1 Heyward RF
2. BUpton CF
3. Freeman 1B
4. Johnson 3B
5. JUpton LF
6. Uggla 2B
7. Doumit C
8.Simmons SS
9. Hale P

[AerchAngel]

It's going to get ugly before the games even starts.

[nsacpi]

Hail to Hale!

[DaneHill]

Rabble rabble! Where's that Fredi thread! [runs out to the other thread]

[The Chosen One]

Damn. I thought BJ earned himself a break. Guess not.

[gilesfan]

Lets hope Hale doesn't give up any baserunners or they might be at third in the blink of an eye.

[DaneHill]

[runs back into this thread] *out of breath* Ok, whew, got that off my chest....

[jpx7]

Damn. I thought BJ earned himself a break. Guess not.

I think the Upton ****'s at a point where it needs its own dedicated thread, à la the Fredi line.

[nsacpi]

The Fredster is misunderestimated.

[NYCBrave]

Can someone explain why Doumit is getting starts at Catcher? I know he's a way better bat than Laird, but I thought we were told Doumit was done catching.

[sturg33]

Gattis still sick? Or is this just Fredi being Fredi?

*being extra careful not to get Pattio'd by KL

[thethe]

:facepalm:

[TURBO]

Prediction. BJ gets on base twice tonight.

[jsebe10]

Prediction. BJ gets on base twice tonight.

Tapping his bat on home plate before his AB, getting thrown out at 1B, and superstitiously stepping on 2B on his way to CF does not count right?

[TDlxANDER]

BJ couldn't get to first base with his own wife!!!! HEL-LO!!!!

[50PoundHead]

BJ couldn't get to first base with his own wife!!!! HEL-LO!!!!

She sensed he didn't swing a big stick. HEY-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

[NinersSBChamps]

I predict Doumit gets a couple hits tonight.

[zitothebrave]

What a ridiculous lineup. I'm off to the Fredi rant thread to complain.

[NinersSBChamps]

Which thread will have more posts? This game day one or the Fredi rant?

[jpx7]

What a ridiculous lineup. I'm off to the Fredi rant thread to complain.

http://i.imgur.com/MZDEIBK.jpg

[thethe]

David O'Brien ‏@ajcbraves 47s
Andrelton Simmons has been scratched with a jammed right wrist and replaced by Ramiro Pena in the lineup, batting 8th

[zitothebrave]

David O'Brien ‏@ajcbraves 47s
Andrelton Simmons has been scratched with a jammed right wrist and replaced by Ramiro Pena in the lineup, batting 8th

Welllll, Either we need our good hitters to go bonkers or we need to give up no runs.

[NinersSBChamps]

RP14 eat your hearts out!

[Krovahn]

TURBO, as the GDT creator... you are responsible for Simmons' jammed wrist, just as you were for the offensive explosion yesterday. I am disappointed in you for this one...

[Krovahn]

Chris Johnson ‏@C_Johnson28 2h
“@KevinMcAlpin: That stance looks familiar. Chipper with a bat in hand! #Braves http://Instagram.com/p/mny2Qlkc8m/ ” Wait. Am I still in the lineup???

Atlanta Braves ‏@Braves 56m
Always good to have @RealCJ10 in the house! pic.twitter.com/f9kiPrIwIR

Maybe he can help get the offense going.

EDIT:
VIDEO: Chipper demonstrating suggestion he has for BJ's hands today by the cage http://www.ajc.com/videos/news/chipper-talking-with-bj/vCXR8K/ …

[BravesfanMike]

The only way BJ touches base is if he trips over second on his way to CF

Prediction. BJ gets on base twice tonight.

[NinersSBChamps]

The only way BJ touches base is if he trips over second on his way to CF

Nah that would mean he is moving with a purpose on the field. We all know that doesn't occur.

[jpx7]

The only way BJ touches base is if he trips over second on his way to CF

Nah that would mean he is moving with a purpose on the field. We all know that doesn't occur.

So the Fredi complaining was incessant and mucking up the game-threads, but this isn't?

[CyYoung31]

So the Fredi complaining was incessant and mucking up the game-threads, but this isn't?

Yes it is, but I don't make the rules. I'm sure SAV will create an Upton bitching thread shortly.

[TDlxANDER]

So if BJ goes 4-4 tonight, we hire Chipper on the spot...right?

[jpx7]

I'm sure SAV will create an Upton bitching thread shortly.

I'm sure he'll get to that right after he makes links visible—and right before he cashes our dues cheques for the month.

[CyYoung31]

I'm sure he'll get to that right after he makes links visible—and right before he cashes our dues cheques for the month.

You want me to make the thread? You want to chop me up and feed me to the poor? Is that what you want?

[jpx7]

You want me to make the thread? You want to chop me up and feed me to the poor? Is that what you want?

Perish the thought. (http://www.chopcountry.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1433&p=94967#post94967)

[thewupk]

Doumit already cost the team a base runner

[thewupk]

lol Doumit. Worst catcher in baseball.

[Krovahn]

Good throw, Doumit. Ha ha.

[Hawk]

Doumit as a backup catcher :facepalm:

[TDlxANDER]

There's not a real catcher on the roster. Teams are gonna run on all three guys at will.

[TDlxANDER]

Also of note, Eric Young continues to look like the best lead off man in the league against the Braves.

[NinersSBChamps]

Doumit bashers are mucking up the thread.

[Hawk]

Jason Heyward. Most honest man in baseball.

[Krovahn]

Bwahaha, J-hey.

[NinersSBChamps]

Just missed that one.

[Hawk]

Poor BJ.

[NinersSBChamps]

Poor BJ.

Poor?

[Hawk]

Poor?

Good point.

[NinersSBChamps]

Is there a party at thethe's place tonight? Where is everyone.

[bravesnumberone]

I just have two questions, and I'm going to try my best to avoid bashing anyone.

First, what is everyone's thoughts on what a hitter in the second spot of the lineup should be able to do? Second, if I assume correctly and those of you who answer know what you're talking about, Does BJ fit that description?

[TURBO]

None of us want BJ in the 2 hole. Its just the consant complaining and bashing of players that gets old.

[bravesnumberone]

That's fine. Not here to ridicule him. He just doesn't fit there, and it should be apparent that literally everyone on this team minus the three catchers should be in that spot ahead of him.

[zitothebrave]

Good quick inning. Needs a few more of those so ge can get through 7.

[Krovahn]

None of us want BJ in the 2 hole.
I'm pretty sure that isn't how it works.

[NinersSBChamps]

I just have two questions, and I'm going to try my best to avoid bashing anyone.

First, what is everyone's thoughts on what a hitter in the second spot of the lineup should be able to do? Second, if I assume correctly and those of you who answer know what you're talking about, Does BJ fit that description?

There really isn't a viable option to bat second. I think Simmons is our best option.

[TURBO]

I'm pretty sure that isn't how it works.

Then you are doing it wrong :confused:

[thewupk]

There really isn't a viable option to bat second. I think Simmons is our best option.

Simmons is the best guy available. Doesn't strike out, decent pop, decent walk rate, and has some speed. And ideally I think that's what you want.

[bravesnumberone]

There really isn't a viable option to bat second. I think Simmons is our best option.

Simmons, CJ, Justin, Heyward (but then who would bat leadoff), Uggla and Freeman (can't move him). Not saying they all should bat there, but they're all better. Pick one.

[bravesnumberone]

Great to see from Justin!

[thewupk]

That's JUP power right there. Looked like he missed it by a lot when he first hit it.

[Hawk]

oppoooo

[TURBO]

April Justin

[NinersSBChamps]

Simmons is the best guy available. Doesn't strike out, decent pop, decent walk rate, and has some speed. And ideally I think that's what you want.

Yeah he has a ton of good qualities at the plate. Just needs to be more consistent and try to not smash 20 home runs again. That is where a lot of his pop ups come from. I would be perfectly fine with him hitting around .270 with an on base around .360

[Nerfherders]

Chris Johnson would be an interesting play in the second spot. He has no speed, but he puts the ball in play alot and that high BABIP would get runners over.

[zitothebrave]

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSe3s2jHOZPjLTSqrPFTFg5eOm6L0Znu SkNEWUhLhcJJVtwWK9_

[bravesnumberone]

Chris Johnson would be an interesting play in the second spot. He has no speed, but he puts the ball in play alot and that high BABIP would get runners over.

Which if Heyward does his job is exactly what I'm looking for.

[AJonesATL]

All the statistics say that batting order doesn't matter much over the course of the season - That being said I think most of us can agree that a huge part of baseball is the mental side of the game - The smart and easiest choice would have been to have hit BJ somehwere lower in the order in the first place. That being said once we hit him 2nd, I think it would be a big mistake to move him down one week in, especially when over half the lineup is struggling as is.

[thewupk]

Yeah he has a ton of good qualities at the plate. Just needs to be more consistent and try to not smash 20 home runs again. That is where a lot of his pop ups come from. I would be perfectly fine with him hitting around .270 with an on base around .360

I don't think he will ever walk enough to have a ISO OBP over 100. More like the 50-60 range.

[zitothebrave]

Chris Johnson would be an interesting play in the second spot. He has no speed, but he puts the ball in play alot and that high BABIP would get runners over.

Or hit into an obscene number of double plays. What would be ideal is someone who makes great contact and is a right hander who slaps. Cause with Jason that would open up tons of gaps on the right side.

[NinersSBChamps]

Would have liked to see Pena a little more patient.

[bravesnumberone]

There's an example of hitting it too hard to score a run.

[zitothebrave]

All the statistics say that batting order doesn't matter much over the course of the season - That being said I think most of us can agree that a huge part of baseball is the mental side of the game - The smart and easiest choice would have been to have hit BJ somehwere lower in the order in the first place. That being said once we hit him 2nd, I think it would be a big mistake to move him down one week in, especially when over half the lineup is struggling as is.

Order doesn't matter, but that said, BJ gets maybe 30 more PA hitting 3 than 7. Higher up in the order is key for that reason.

[NinersSBChamps]

I don't think he will ever walk enough to have a ISO OBP over 100. More like the 50-60 range.

Yeah he walked 40 times last season I believe. It's safe to assume as he gets more time in the league his walk rate will increase at least a little bit.

[zitothebrave]

Would have liked to see Pena a little more patient.

That's like liking to get a BJ after not showing for several days. It just doesn't happen.

[NinersSBChamps]

That should be reviewable. Young was almost standing on home plate when he bunted.

[NinersSBChamps]

Just keep the Mets at 2 runs after this inning.

[bravesnumberone]

Young should not have been on base tonight, and now he's scored twice.

[TURBO]

Hire Chipper yesterday.

[bravesnumberone]

God bless, Heyward.

[AerchAngel]

Can we hire Chipper as special hitting consultant?

[Krovahn]

BJ has made good, solid contact twice tonight. Thanks, Chipper.

[bravesnumberone]

If not, I think Chipper should at least be color commentator.

[Millwood1Hitter]

I don't like this team at all besides the young homegrown talent. Too many redundant pieces of garbage like Laird, Doumit, Uggla, BJ, Schafer, Harang, Walden, etc.

And I'm sure Chippers corpse could do better than Walker and Fletcher.

And I guarantee you a cremated Bobby Cox could out manage and run circles around Fredi Genius.

[bravesnumberone]

Unacceptable, CJ. Learn to lay off that pitch.

[NinersSBChamps]

BJ at least made solid contact tonight. Although Granderson gifted him that triple.

[NinersSBChamps]

"Uh oh."

[nsacpi]

JUp!

[TXBravesFan]

Crushed.

[Krovahn]

That was completely destroyed.

Please hire Chipper? Edit: Obviously, they would if Chipper was ready to be back full time.

[TURBO]

April Justin

[bravesnumberone]

April power.

[NinersSBChamps]

lol at the mets pitcher.

[NinersSBChamps]

Chipper has too much knowledge of the game. He needs to be involved with the team in some way.

[bravesnumberone]

Listening to Chipper makes me even more embarrassed that the club stiffed him before the playoff game last year.

[AerchAngel]

I wonder why Walker do not explain hitting like Chipper, he is like a God in knowledge.

[TURBO]

Love listening to Chipper. Miss him. Will always be my favorite.

[AerchAngel]

lol at the mets pitcher.

At least he cares. I like that. He's like garddarnit, I just got posterized on a tape measured shot.

[zitothebrave]

So we need Justin upton to face Mejia more often.

[NinersSBChamps]

At least he cares. I like that. He's like garddarnit, I just got posterized on a tape measured shot.

Oh I agree completely. Just thought it was funny because you don't see emotions like that much anymore these days.

[AerchAngel]

Oh I agree completely. Just thought it was funny because you don't see emotions like that much anymore these days.

I did that many times when I pitched.

I actually talk to my glove and ask him why I gave up a 350 homer.....in the little league.

[Millwood1Hitter]

Say hello!!!!

[Braves78]

Domit really needs to wear sunglasses all the time because his eyes freak me out....they look black endless pits.

[NinersSBChamps]

Those were three of the worst bunt attempts I have ever seen.

[AerchAngel]

Who teaches this team in bunting? That was the most pathetic attempt I had ever seen.

[AerchAngel]

Domit really needs to wear sunglasses all the time because his eyes freak me out....they look black endless pits.

666

BEWARE

[NinersSBChamps]

Who teaches this team in bunting? That was the most pathetic attempt I had ever seen.

I don't think anyone teaches them.

[Julio3000]

Well, ****. BJ hit that ball pretty hard, too.

All these unexpected outcomes are mucking up this thread.

[jpack1]

If Chipper can fix BJ Upton the Braves should just give him whatever he wants to be hitting coach. Even if it's just for the home games.

He is like a hitting encyclopedia.

[bravesnumberone]

That's three times Young should have been out and has gotten on base.

[Krovahn]

Heck of a try out there from BJ. That one is one of the toughest balls to catch.

[Tapate50]

Boy, BJ is just having a rough go of it

[TURBO]

Well, ****. BJ hit that ball pretty hard, too.

All these unexpected outcomes are mucking up this thread.

nice going

[Braves78]

BJ has looked much better today. At least he is making solid contact but I can't remember how many times that would happen last year in a game only to be ultimately disappointed.

[thewupk]

lol upton

[jsebe10]

Heck of a try out there from BJ. That one is one of the toughest balls to catch.

Probably should have had that...

[sturg33]

Well, good think our pen is well rested...

[jsebe10]

Is it safe to say who the turd in the punch bowl will be when Minor returns?? lol....feel bad for Hale

[AerchAngel]

Well we know who Minor is replacing in the rotation.

[NinersSBChamps]

Can't wait for Minor to make it back into the rotation. Hale really has nothing special out there. I know he's young, but I'd much rather him go back to the Minors and keep working.

[jsebe10]

This umpire needs to be more consistent with his strike zone...good god

[bravesnumberone]

Gonna have to score 8 or 9 to win this one.

[NinersSBChamps]

Is it safe to say who the turd in the punch bowl will be when Minor returns?? lol....feel bad for Hale

Why feel bad? He can't command any of his pitches and he had a bunch of average pitches. He had his chance to stick around and right now he's blowing it.

[jsebe10]

Why feel bad? He can't command any of his pitches and he had a bunch of average pitches. He had his chance to stick around and right now he's blowing it.

Be that as it may, I feel bad for him because the kid has good stuff...just not evident tonight

[bravesnumberone]

When's Minor back again? Two weeks?

[thewupk]

When's Minor back again? Two weeks?

not soon enough. that said we haven't missed him that much. the rotation has been surprisingly strong so far.

[Modok]

Doumit couldnt throw out Sid Bream.

[NinersSBChamps]

Be that as it may, I feel bad for him because the kid has good stuff...just not evident tonight

I just don't see it granted I only remember his start earlier this year and this one tonight. I see a guy who has no plus pitches, only average with all his pitches. I know he's young and has plenty of time to develop.

[thewupk]

Doumit couldnt throw out Sid Bream.

can't throw. can't block. can't frame pitches. he's horrible. why he is catching is beyond me. should be emergencies only.

[bravesnumberone]

Why not Carpenter here? :icwudt:

[jsebe10]

Why not Carpenter here? :icwudt:

dude...get real....Kimbrell all the way

[bravesnumberone]

dude...get real....Kimbrell all the way

Kimbrel can only pitch the ninth, remember?

[nsacpi]

Well done Anthony Varvaro!

[jsebe10]

Kimbrel can only pitch the ninth, remember?

Bull crap~! He's a closer aint he?

[NinersSBChamps]

Very relieved we aren't trailing right now.

[jsebe10]

Am I the only one who finds that chick from the AT&T commercial irresistibly attractive?

[Julio3000]

Yeah, I'm surprised we wriggled out there with just the one.

[zitothebrave]

I did that many times when I pitched.

I actually talk to my glove and ask him why I gave up a 350 homer.....in the little league.

What kind of rioders did you play with in little leage?

[NinersSBChamps]

If the Braves make the post season it will be because of Freddie Freeman winning the MVP.

[Runnin]

Freddie Freeman is a hittin' fool.

[jsebe10]

Justin is locked in folks...

[NinersSBChamps]

Am I the only one who finds that chick from the AT&T commercial irresistibly attractive?

Lily Adams is very hot!

http://www3.pictures.stylebistro.com/gi/Milana+Vayntrub+Dangle+Earrings+Dangle+Decorative+ Tb8l9ATEWPEl.jpg

Milana Vanytrub is her name.

[stpeteirish]

Gonna have to score 8 or 9 to win this one.

one of these teams has a terrible bullpen, the other doesn't. Probably see 4 Mets relievers tonight-I like our chances.

[NinersSBChamps]

Come on Dano! Sock one!

[jsebe10]

Lily Adams is very hot!

http://www3.pictures.stylebistro.com/gi/Milana+Vayntrub+Dangle+Earrings+Dangle+Decorative+ Tb8l9ATEWPEl.jpg

Milana Vanytrub is her name.



Look at those titties!

[NinersSBChamps]

Doumit to em!

[jsebe10]

Dan hit the hell outta that 1

[NinersSBChamps]

Yuck. Needed to cash in there.

[keithlaw]

maybe he'd be better defensively if he'd use leather instead of a dough mitt

[jsebe10]

I checked in late....is Gattis not feeling well or just a scheduled night off??

[NinersSBChamps]

I checked in late....is Gattis not feeling well or just a scheduled night off??

Not sure exactly. I know Simmons was scratched because of a wrist.

[keithlaw]

Not sure exactly. I know Simmons was scratched because of a wrist.

what happened did he see that pic?

[NinersSBChamps]

Where is the obnoxious woman this season?

[NinersSBChamps]

I don't think Justin's second home run was 477.

[Julio3000]

Fine work from the Varvarian.

[NinersSBChamps]

AVarv looked amazing tonight. Good to see from him.

[jsebe10]

I don't think Justin's second home run was 477.

Maybe! Havent seen too many balls hit up there///

[jsebe10]

yea we are fixing to jump all over this goober....

[Julio3000]

I don't think Justin's second home run was 477.

Halfway up the second tier of seats beyond the 380 mark?

[AerchAngel]

What kind of rioders did you play with in little leage?

I kid you not. We had to play a team from Harrisburg, Il in the playoffs. Dudes came off a bus, not normal cars or trucks back what 1978 or so. They look like they came from juvenile detention center, some had actual facial hair.

I threw my supposed heater, he hit it over the flood wall (300 ft away), into the trees into the Ohio River canal, foul ball. This was the leadoff hitter. I was like, no one has done that on me all year, is these guys in high school?

So I went to my hook and he took my 3rd basemen's glove off. Then I proceeded to lose six baseballs, all of them over 300 feet, clearing the 270 ft fence and the 300 foot flood wall. No way you can retrieve balls that moccasins and copperheads would bite your ass if you went looking for them. We lost 20 - 6 in 5 innings, I gave up 12 runs on 6 homers. I did hit one myself because I was mad because I lead off and the pitcher purposely hit me.

What was sad, those mfers remembered me when we played them in high school as they are in our regional. They lit my ass up again. Two homers in relief and the coach asked why they were laughing. I told them I met them in the playoffs and the two that hit homers, hit two apiece against me then. When we shook hands after the game they asked, where you the pitcher from that small town that had the flood wall and the river creek behind it? I said yes and they said, man you throw some nice meatballs and then smack me on the back.

I swear the dude looked like he did some time in the pen. I think one of them were drafted by the Cardinals or Reds, can't remember.

[AerchAngel]

Look at those titties!

I hope you said it in David Chapelle's voice, he does it right.

[NinersSBChamps]

What a lovely sequence of events.

[jsebe10]

Yea run off the field you little doucher...Lucky bastard

[zitothebrave]

Schafer :facepalm:

[BlackwaterPark]

I don't think Justin's second home run was 477.

My guess was 485

[NinersSBChamps]

Marquis Grissom?

[stpeteirish]

Schafer :facepalm:

sucks. even Costanza is an upgrade.

[Tapate50]

We couldn't throw out a wet paper bag if it tried to steal second.

[bravesnumberone]

It's a shame Bethancourt can't hit.

[The Chosen One]

Why are we playing the Nationals again?

Not that I mind, because we've owned them lately but I just find it weird first 2 out of 4 series.

[bravesnumberone]

I'm sick of this underachieving against the Mets. We need to come back and win.

[NinersSBChamps]

The Mets are pile of trash. It's sad that we can't handle them.

[Julio3000]

Ugh. We should not lose this one.

[Lville21]

Avilan is much more than a LOOGY.

[bravesnumberone]

Really do not understand how we're behind right now.

[atl717]

This is on Freddi. You don't take Avilan out in that situation. He's our best reliever after Kimbrel. Going righty/righty was stupid.

[jsebe10]

Really do not understand how we're behind right now.

Untimely hitting with runners in scoring position might be one reason....

[Dunit24]

The Mets are pile of trash. It's sad that we can't handle them.

Reminds me of old times against the nats. We seem like ho hum just a stroll in the park and end up making little mistakes that cost us. Schafer didnt look like he was awake when he was strolling up to the box, and the pitchers are walking way too many.

[NinersSBChamps]

Reminds me of old times against the nats. We seem like ho hum just a stroll in the park and end up making little mistakes that cost us. Schafer didnt look like he was awake when he was strolling up to the box, and the pitchers are walking way too many.

Yeah just a thorn in our side lately.

[bravesnumberone]

We've always had one team in the division through all our good years that we should beat the hell out, but don't. Used to be the Nats. Before that, it was the Marlins. Thinking Mike Redmond v. Tom Glavine.

[The Chosen One]

BJ!!!

[Julio3000]

Reminds me of old times against the nats. We seem like ho hum just a stroll in the park and end up making little mistakes that cost us. Schafer didnt look like he was awake when he was strolling up to the box, and the pitchers are walking way too many.

Amphetamines. If all of our starters don't have a theraputic use exemption for adderall, this organization just doesn't want to win.

[Dunit24]

Mets deserve to win this one. They are playing good baseball.

[Tapate50]

Two innings left, but has this garbage pen out pitched our good pen? I sure hope Johnny can come back and be.... Something like the JV of old. I bet we look for an arm or two by the trade deadline.

[zitothebrave]

sucks. even Costanza is an upgrade.

We simply should have Cunningham on the bench then ditch Pastor and bring a bat like Terds.

[NinersSBChamps]

Tonight is why CJ should not bat any higher in the order. I am one of his biggest supporters here too.

[NinersSBChamps]

Two innings left, but has this garbage pen out pitched our good pen? I sure hope Johnny can come back and be.... Something like the JV of old. I bet we look for an arm or two by the trade deadline.

Hey we didn't need EOF...

[Dalyn]

I see Helen Keller is still using a wet noodle for a seeing-eye stick.

[sturg33]

This is on Freddi. You don't take Avilan out in that situation. He's our best reliever after Kimbrel. Going righty/righty was stupid.

ban

[Tapate50]

Take a seat Lord BABIP

[bravesnumberone]

Well, that was a pathetic effort. I don't see this "trash" bullpen everyone is talking about.

[NinersSBChamps]

Blame CJ or Doumit tonight. I blame Doumit because he allowed 739 stolen bases.

[The Chosen One]

ban

Everyone's allotted 1 Fredi bashing per gameday thread. It just shouldn't linger on to the next few pages.

[zitothebrave]

http://www.sportingbreakdown.com/image/sports/1304/golden-sombrero-dan-uggla-mlb-baseball-braves-sports-1367050560.jpg

[stpeteirish]

Jeez, have a night CJ.

[sturg33]

Everyone's allotted 1 Fredi bashing per gameday thread. It just shouldn't linger on to the next few pages.

oh....

Fredi is a ****ing idiot

[NinersSBChamps]

Well, that was a pathetic effort. I don't see this "trash" bullpen everyone is talking about.

The Braves lineup was what they needed to see. They will go back to sucking.

[The Chosen One]

Take a seat Lord BABIP

The wait he's playing, he's earned himself the removal of the honorable LORD title.

[The Chosen One]

oh....

Fredi is a ****ing idiot

Has to be pertaining to the event in question, not a generic assumption.

[NinersSBChamps]

Everyone's allotted 1 Fredi bashing per gameday thread. It just shouldn't linger on to the next few pages.

Can I save them over the course of multiple GDTs? Then just go off one night?

[The Chosen One]

Schollberknocker has sucked as a ROOGY

[Dalyn]

Hate to waste this offensive outburst. :icwudt:

[Julio3000]

The wait he's playing, he's earned himself the removal of the honorable LORD title.

I'm not going to say that he's turned into a pumpkin just yet, but he's BABIP Boy until further notice.

[bravesnumberone]

oh....

Fredi is a ****ing idiot

I imagined Ron Paul saying this and laughed.

[The Chosen One]

Can I save them over the course of multiple GDTs? Then just go off one night?

Invalid. Once is good enough, not one giant explosion. Has to pertain to a current event/decision in question, and cannot linger on a few pages later.

[NinersSBChamps]

I'm not going to say that he's turned into a pumpkin just yet, but he's BABIP Boy until further notice.

He still has a higher average than everyone else not named Freeman or Simmons?

[The Chosen One]

Chip is definitely snorting. Now pointing out how Duda looks like McCann.

[zitothebrave]

Has to be pertaining to the event in question, not a generic assumption.

I believe you meant to say assertion

[bravesnumberone]

It's refreshing to see a team that can hit something besides home runs.

Oh, and Pena has a freaking noodle arm.

[The Chosen One]

I believe you meant to say assertion

I thought most of you just assumed Fredi was an idiot, rather a f***ing idiot.

[The Chosen One]

Sigh. So spoiled seeing Android make that play easily.

[Dalyn]

Simmons makes that play.

[The Chosen One]

Can we demote BJ and bring back Paul Janish?

[bravesnumberone]

Jesus Christ, Doumit. Can you throw one ****ing ball down to second without it going into centerfield? Christ, half of high school catchers can do that.

[Julio3000]

He still has a higher average than everyone else not named Freeman or Simmons?

I know. I expect that he'll turn around. But since he's slow, doesn't walk, and doesn't play good D, he looks pretty uninspiring when he's not BABIPulous.

[Dalyn]

Imagine that.

[NinersSBChamps]

At this point just don't even bother trying to throw any base stealers out. Let him have one base. A throw very nearly results in two bases.

[Dalyn]

I am ready to see Bethancourt.

[Tapate50]

Would anyone trade Eric young for BJ straight up? Given their respective contracts?

[The Chosen One]

Jesus Christ, Doumit. Can you throw one ****ing ball down to second without it going into centerfield? Christ, half of high school catchers can do that.

In fairness, Android probably catches that and puts the tag on him.

[Julio3000]

Schloss'd.

As in, we may have Schloss'd this one.

[NinersSBChamps]

I am gonna Heyward this one.

Game over.

[The Chosen One]

Would anyone trade Eric young for BJ straight up? Given their respective contracts?

No, for the simple fact his father is so annoying on ESPN.

At least BJ gives me some sort of dark comedic relief when I see him whiff... and I knew he was going to whiff.

[TDlxANDER]

The Mets, man. The effin Mets.

[jsebe10]

Im sorry I am not seeing what the all the hype is about Schlosser...he throws cookies

[The Chosen One]

Schloss'd.

As in, we may have Schloss'd this one.

Schlolb.

[NinersSBChamps]

And this Gus clown needs to leave as well.

[50PoundHead]

Just following on Gameday, but is Schlosser ready for prime time?

[bravesnumberone]

I'm chalking this one up to Don and Jim on the radio. All they did prior to the game was babble about Hale's command. Then I come out of the grocery store before the seventh, turn on the radio, and they're going on about how the Mets are gonna have a long flight to Cali and acting like the Braves have a five-run lead. Nope it was tied.

[Tapate50]

At this point just don't even bother trying to throw any base stealers out. Let him have one base. A throw very nearly results in two bases.

This is so accurate, and so sad

[The Chosen One]

The Mets, man. The effin Mets.

You wanna meet em?

[Dalyn]

I am just glad Santana went eight and gave the bullpen some rest.

[Julio3000]

Sometimes you win, sometimes you Schlose.

[Lville21]

Leaving Schlosser in to face lefties but taking Avilan out when a righty comes up? Okay.

[Dalyn]

Im sorry I am not seeing what the all the hype is about Schlosser...he throws cookies

In fairness,

http://troll.me/images/cookie-monnnnsssterrrrr/bitches-love-cookies.jpg

[Dalyn]

Sometimes you win, sometimes you Schlose.

You Schlose, you lose.

[Tapate50]

Not much swing and miss stuff from Gus. Was hoping for better , but he hangs an awful lot

[Julio3000]

Gus'd.

As in, I'm dis-Gus'd-ed

[Julio3000]

Kyle Farnsworth?

[TDlxANDER]

You wanna meet em?

If I were to meet them...would I be allowed the opportunity to, say, greet them?

[sturg33]

All my questionable Fredi decisions in one post...

- BJ back to the two hole... WTF?

- Starting Doumit at catcher? Gattis and Laird better be hurt

- Taking Avilan out for a pumpkin rookie who shown nothing all year

- Keeping said rookie in to continue his sucking


I really hope he does nothing else stupid or else Sav will have to ban me.

[bravesnumberone]

Kyle Farnsworth is about to own the Braves.

[Dalyn]

If we get some people on, I hope we see Laird.

[NinersSBChamps]

Gus'd.

As in, I'm dis-Gus'd-ed

Gus'd for assignment.

[Julio3000]

Kyle Farnsworth is about to own the Braves.

He's going to K the side then roundhouse kick Canicka on the way back to the dugout.

[The Chosen One]

Need Justin to hit a 2-run homer here with nobody on.

[jsebe10]

Fastball right by him....

[jsebe10]

He's going to K the side then roundhouse kick Canicka on the way back to the dugout.

I sure hope a titty pops out

[bravesnumberone]

Need Justin to hit a 2-run homer here with nobody on.

The old Ryan Klesko method.

[Julio3000]

Quick, someone tell Farnsworth this is a playoff game.

[The Chosen One]

We should've picked up Farns. Would be better than the Gas Gussler.

[NinersSBChamps]

Uggla and Farnsworth would be a good match up for a fight.

[Dalyn]

Dan hit that one three times and it still didn't go farther than a foot.