GDT #19 4/21/14: Marlins (Koehler) @ Braves (Teheran), 7:10

[rico43]

The Braves' lineup:

1. Heyward RF
2. BJ Upton CF
3. Freeman 1B
4. JUpton LF
5. Johnson 3B
6. Uggla 2B
7. Gattis C
8. Simmons SS
9. Teheran P

Fish lineup

Yelich LF
Ozuna CF
Stanton RF
McGehee 3B
G.Jones 1B
Saltalamacchia C
Hechavarria SS
Solano 2B
Koehler P

Notable: Koehler has a lower ERA than Teheran.

[nsacpi]

Expecting a huge game from Uggla.

[cajunrevenge]

I will be honest the marlins are not a bad team. I think they break .500 this year and are a serious threat to the braves if they can improve their bullpen.

[NinersSBChamps]

I thought Rico was leaving the game day threads? Here he is creating one himself! Good to have you here my man.

[NinersSBChamps]

I will be honest the marlins are not a bad team. I think they break .500 this year and are a serious threat to the braves if they can improve their bullpen.

Yeah Ozuna has been awesome the last week or so. They have a good young nucleus.

[thethe]

So who gets credit for this GDT? UncBlue got in first by 1 whole minute.

[UNCBlue012]

Just saw this haha it's up to you guys! If you want, someone can delete mine and then I'll just call the next one that needs to be made after our upcoming 10-game win streak? :P

[Julio3000]

Notable: Koehler has a lower ERA than Teheran.

It won't last. He runs hot and cold.

(COME ON, CHIP...)

[nsacpi]

I thought Rico was leaving the game day threads? Here he is creating one himself! Good to have you here my man.

It should be No Whining Night in his honor.

[Millwood1Hitter]

Going by recent history, I expect Julio to get bombed tonight.

It seems like our pitchers don't do well coming off complete games since the Big Three have left. I don't know what it is, but the few CGs we've had recently seems like our pitchers get lit up the next time out. Hudson seemed the worst.

[atl717]

Julio's strikeouts are way down. He needs to pick it up in that department or his luck won't last. He's been fortunate thus far.

[bravesnumberone]

Just need to keep winning series.

[NinersSBChamps]

So who gets credit for this GDT? UncBlue got in first by 1 whole minute.

Honestly this was the first and only GDT I saw. I don't want to step on Keith's toes...maybe one or two of you get the being on a man's toes reference.

[NinersSBChamps]

It should be No Whining Night in his honor.

I will be missing at least half, if not more of the game tonight.

[Heyward]

Julio's strikeouts are way down. He needs to pick it up in that department or his luck won't last. He's been fortunate thus far.

Jesus, do you say anything positive?

You are a Nats fan though.

[NinersSBChamps]

Mod, clean up in aisle this thread title please.

[nsacpi]

I will be missing at least half, if not more of the game tonight.

You seem more positive this year...or at least less negative...or maybe it is just in comparison to others who have overtaken you.

[NinersSBChamps]

You seem more positive this year...or at least less negative...or maybe it is just in comparison to others who have overtaken you.

Thanks. I have been mild mannered this season. At least I'd like to think so.

[cajunrevenge]

Screw no whining day. This is act likeal atl717 day.

Freeman needs to get his **** in gear. Sure he might be hitting .400 but he failed to drive in a run from third. Too bad we wasted all that money on a guy who can't get runners home when we need it.

[Heyward]

You seem more positive this year...or at least less negative...or maybe it is just in comparison to others who have overtaken you.

Just wait until we get swept or go on a 3-7/4-6 type of skid, the negative nancies will come out.

[Julio3000]

It was kind of a bitch move for JT to give up that 3rd hit in the 9th the other night.

[rico43]

I thought Rico was leaving the game day threads? Here he is creating one himself! Good to have you here my man.

BigBossMan reminded me that I had to stir the pot occasionally to raise the level of discourse.

(joking)

[Julio3000]

Screw no whining day. This is act likeal atl717 day.

Freeman needs to get his **** in gear. Sure he might be hitting .400 but he failed to drive in a run from third. Too bad we wasted all that money on a guy who can't get runners home when we need it.

Freddie still has the wack haircut, too.

[rico43]

Honestly this was the first and only GDT I saw. I don't want to step on Keith's toes...maybe one or two of you get the being on a man's toes reference.

Not competing...I saw both lineups and no thread, so I just made an executive type decision.

[rico43]

It should be No Whining Night in his honor.

I caught myself being a big baby efter every Freeman at-bat Sunday. I won't be a hypocrite on more than one topic at a time.

***Dang! Am I the only one here? (herehereherehere)

Echo (echoechoechoecho).

Now batting for Pedro Borbon, Manny Mota (MotaMotaMota).

[Julio3000]

***Dang! Am I the only one here?

I was taking my pants off. I'm back now.

[Julio3000]

Marlins dugout looks like a road construction site at quittin' time.

[AerchAngel]

Wow, the stadium looks empty.

[Julio3000]

Wow, the stadium looks empty.

Monday night, and I can't imagine the Marlins are much of a draw.

[Julio3000]

God, what a pick. Wish he'd pocketed it, though.

Also, I feel like Yelich is always on base.

[Julio3000]

Too bad JT couldn't strike Giancarlo out. Disappointing.

[Julio3000]

McGeheeheehee . . .

[cajunrevenge]

Julio already allowing runners into scoring position. Better score 10+ tonight.

[Julio3000]

Get Schlosser going.

[Runnin]

If Teheran can locate the FB like that, nothing to be afraid of.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Can always tell when Jim Joyce is behind the plate. StriEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!

[Tapate50]

Julio's strikeouts are way down. He needs to pick it up in that department or his luck won't last. He's been fortunate thus far.

Whelp, that didn't take long .

[Tapate50]

This pitcher certainly has a bold look .

[cajunrevenge]

Wtf is Heywood doing. Swing the bat! OBP isn't on the scoreboard for a reason.

[sturg33]

Going by recent history, I expect Julio to get bombed tonight.

It seems like our pitchers don't do well coming off complete games since the Big Three have left. I don't know what it is, but the few CGs we've had recently seems like our pitchers get lit up the next time out. Hudson seemed the worst.

I'm shocked by this post...

SHOCKED

[UNCBlue012]

High pitch count for Teheran, gotta get one more out here. The hit to the pitcher is pretty sad, but come on Julio!

[CyYoung31]

Is there a normal surname on the Marlins' roster?

[UNCBlue012]

There you go!

[cajunrevenge]

Teheran neds to stop striking people out. How hard is it to understand, 1 pitch 1 out. No wonder he signed that big contrat, now he doesn't have go try anymore.

[Julio3000]

Eddings. What a bum.

[Julio3000]

Eddings. What a bum.

Well, om second thought . . . he's still a bum. But he got it right, I think.

[Braves1976]

CJ lost a hit by not running hard the whole way. He let up when he saw the ball dropped. If he just runs it out he's safe.

[rico43]

Well, om second thought . . . he's still a bum. But he got it right, I think.

Replay showed CJ slowed down. Got what he deserved.

[Julio3000]

CJ almost threw his batting helmet.

TP was standing there about to be, like, oh HELL no.

[Julio3000]

Cripes that was stupid. Glad it worked.

Nice oppo.

[rico43]

Uggla hustling! What he needed to show after Sunday's sorry effort.

[TURBO]

Im here rally time

[Braves1976]

Gattis hit that ball really hard, Uggla's defense is bad but he can run the bases very well.

[buck7580]

Instant replay surely cuts down on rejections. Bobby Cox reigns.

[Braves1976]

Replay showed CJ slowed down. Got what he deserved.

Yea, I like CJ but that's on him. I thought the ump blew the call till I saw the replay. I knew no way he threw him out without either CJ slowing or a bad call.

Oh no, line out may have just killed our rally...

[rico43]

Marlns throwing around some leather so far. Good news is that Braves are hitting Koehler hard.

[UNCBlue012]

We should be scoring 70% of the time with a guy on third and less than 2 outs. Seriously. Fundamentals, fellas!

[rico43]

Instant replay surely cuts down on rejections. Bobby Cox reigns.

Add Bobby's ejection count to those records that will never be broken.

[Braves1976]

We should've got at least a run that inning. Oh well.

[rico43]

We should be scoring 70% of the time with a guy on third and less than 2 outs. Seriously. Fundamentals, fellas!

As Charlie Brown once said, tell your statistics to shut up.

[buck7580]

We should be scoring 70% of the time with a guy on third and less than 2 outs. Seriously. Fundamentals, fellas!

Would have scored if CJ had hustled (I guess).

[TURBO]

Hate listening to Marlins announcers.

[CyYoung31]

That sucked.

[stpeteirish]

Marlns throwing around some leather so far. Good news is that Braves are hitting Koehler hard.

we are? when?

[jcc03004]

5 k's in 3 innings not so much . Make that 7 in 4 innings but the deficit is only 1 it's the way the braves play keep it close and pray for the homer

[UNCBlue012]

Man, the guys are striking out everywhere. Come down, you've got this.

[thethe]

Why is this guy shutting us down?

[tvsportscaster]

This has all the earmarks of the Braves being dominated, they can't touch this guy right now.

[TURBO]

Why is this guy shutting us down?

Aliens

[stpeteirish]

at this rate we won't even see the Marlins bullpen.

[Julio3000]

Why is this guy shutting us down?

He's piping hot. He's plumb untouchable.

[TURBO]

Tron!!

[Julio3000]

He laid some pipe there.

[Julio3000]

Koehler's getting that sinking feeling . . .

[UNCBlue012]

That inning was the Bravos in a nutshell haha but man, Simmons is so good.

[Julio3000]

Too bad JT doesn't put guys away.

[thethe]

Too bad JT doesn't put guys away.

He should just give up baseball all together.

[PurpleBrave]

Does Jason Heyward have the yips? The ball to the face may have ruined him

[TURBO]

Good AB by BJ.

[UNCBlue012]

Freddie... another GIDP? It better not end up costing us like yesterday. Maybe he's pressing and needs a day off. He won't do that often throughout the year, he's too good.

[TURBO]

Why is Uggla batting in front of Gattis?

[Julio3000]

Why is Uggla

Fijo.

[The Chosen One]

Julio's confidence must be through the roof.

[jsebe10]

Why is Uggla even in baseball anymore?

There. Fixed your question. No thanks required....just pay it fwd

[Julio3000]

Doesn't have an out pitch. Doesn't put guys away.

Zzzzzzzzz . . .

[jpack1]

Uggla sucking just as LaStella gets hot.

[NYCBrave]

Going by recent history, I expect Julio to get bombed tonight.

It seems like our pitchers don't do well coming off complete games since the Big Three have left. I don't know what it is, but the few CGs we've had recently seems like our pitchers get lit up the next time out. Hudson seemed the worst.

Wow, this guy was spot on.

[jsebe10]

Julio needs to slow down. He's 8 pitches away from getting canned. 100 pitches comes quick.

[jsebe10]

Wow, this guy was spot on.

A soothsayer some scholars maintain.

[stpeteirish]

time to move Simmons to the 2 hole.

[NinersSBChamps]

In just in time to see Simmons almost take the pitchers head off.

[NinersSBChamps]

time to move Simmons to the 2 hole.

Yep. I said this about a month ago too.

[Julio3000]

A soothsayer some scholars maintain.

Nostradoomus

[TURBO]

Simmons should have tried to score there. 4-3 is coming up.

[jcc03004]

Winning this game is crucial Fernandez is Fernandez and evoldi (sp?) has been tough on us and uh hope it's walden not carpenter for the 8th

[NinersSBChamps]

Bunt with Jason please.

[TURBO]

Bunt with Jason please.

Not a bad idea. A safety squeeze.

[NinersSBChamps]

Heyward can't hit Dunn. Please lay down a bunt.

[jsebe10]

Simmons should have tried to score there. 4-3 is coming up.

SQUEEZE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No seriously....good hold there... Stanton has a piss rod for an arm. And I do not like Heyward here vs the lefty.

[NinersSBChamps]

Not a bad idea. A safety squeeze.

Usually I would want Jason hitting. With a lefty and a tough one at that. I think this is the right idea.

[NinersSBChamps]

Questions for you southern folks who have also had White Castle. Is Krystles (sp) as good, better, or worse?

[jsebe10]

Questions for you southern folks who have also had White Castle. Is Krystles (sp) as good, better, or worse?

Krystal's is the sh1t. Yes.

[stpeteirish]

hope it doesn't come down to BJ.

[NinersSBChamps]

Wow Jason came through!

[thethe]

That was almost a 4-3!

[TURBO]

Nice job Jason. Got the lead.

[nsacpi]

Hey!

[UNCBlue012]

JHEY!

[jpack1]

Alright J Hey

[Julio3000]

WHEW

[NinersSBChamps]

I know it's cliche, but maybe this can get Jason going? Crucial situation and he delivers a base hit on an 0-2 count against a LHP.

[NinersSBChamps]

That was almost a 4-3!

Double play, yes.

[Braves1976]

Stupid pitch by Dunn after Heyward chased the one way outside to start. I thought Heyward was going to strikeout. I expect he would have if Dunn had made a good pitch. But thankfully he didn't and we lead. Good job Heyward but I didn't like the lack of patience to start the AB.

[NinersSBChamps]

Who wants a sandwich? I am feeling a grand salami!!!

[Braves1976]

That's the Dunn I know and love, wild. Stay wild Dunn and give us some more runs please!

[Millwood1Hitter]

You guys just don't understand. Maybe at the conclusion of the season I will explain, but more than likely not. Too risky IMO

So about that potential volcano in Yellowstone, pretty scary?

[UNCBlue012]

BJ's improvement can't be understated as of late.

[jpack1]

Still pisses me off that Bobby pulled Kimbrel in the playoffs to go with Dunn.

Well pisses off is the wrong word buy annoys.

[jsebe10]

Even after all these years Mike Redman still pisses me off.

[NinersSBChamps]

You guys just don't understand. Maybe at the conclusion of the season I will explain, but more than likely not. Too risky IMO

Come again? Say again, OVER.

[NinersSBChamps]

Even after all these years Mike Redman still pisses me off.

You and Tom Glavine.

[TURBO]

You guys just don't understand. Maybe at the conclusion of the season I will explain, but more than likely not. Too risky IMO

Dont want to here about reverse jinx stuff. Its all in your head.

[jsebe10]

Freddie needs a day off.

[Braves1976]

I still remember Freeman's big homer off Dunn to put us in the playoffs the year before last.

Well, this time he pops up. That's not good. Freeman has been having some bad AB's lately in big spots, that's not like him.

[UNCBlue012]

What the heck is Freddie doing? This is frustrating. You know it's bad when you're so used to him hitting that it sucks when he doesn't.

[jpack1]

FF in his first mini rut. Sometimes I feel like he is going to hit 450 forever, but alas even he doesn't get a hit every time.

[Braves1976]

Freddie needs a day off.

Maybe, but we are off Thursday so probably just let that be it since Freeman rarely takes days off.

[jsebe10]

Maybe, but we are off Thursday so probably just let that be it since Freeman rarely takes days off.

Yup. We've been bad period lately with RISP.

[Julio3000]

BJ has a nice little streak of acceptable games going on right now.

#lowexpectations

[Braves1976]

Those first four pitches to Justin were all balls. That last foul was a strike though.

Terrible AB by Justin, strikes out on one down the middle after Ramos threw 5 of 6 out of the strike zone. He should've walked but didn't due to no patience.

[Julio3000]

JT got a favorable strike zone tonight. Can't complain.

[UNCBlue012]

Le Sigh

[jsebe10]

You should be pissed at yourself. He effn gases you up with 92 MPH Texas league high school fastball down the pipe and you swing right through it.

You know al that talk of not being a consistent player you heard in Arixona and here? That's a definition of it right there.

[TURBO]

Bullpen time

http://37.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lm91eoDA4Z1qii6tmo1_250.gif

[stpeteirish]

Those first four pitches to Justin were all balls. That last foul was a strike though.

Terrible AB by Justin, strikes out on one down the middle after Ramos threw 5 of 6 out of the strike zone. He should've walked but didn't due to no patience.

trying to crush everything when a line drive will ice the game.

[NinersSBChamps]

No glad Walden is in over Carpenter.

[NinersSBChamps]

Ho hum. Another base runner steals with Gattis catching.

[TURBO]

whew...

[thethe]

Ho hum. Another base runner steals with Gattis catching.

You think that stolen base was Gattis' fault?

[Tapate50]

Ozuna we can put this guy away , the better .

[NinersSBChamps]

Remember when our bullpen was good?

[Braves1976]

trying to crush everything when a line drive will ice the game.

Yep.

[NinersSBChamps]

You think that stolen base was Gattis' fault?

Of course not. It's always the pitchers fault.

[jsebe10]

Stanton is about to launch one.

[TURBO]

I hate Uggla so much

[NinersSBChamps]

Seriously take Uggla out.

[Krovahn]

:(

[Braves1976]

Uggla is killing us with his terrible defense.

He's already cost Hale two wins (Washington and NY), cost Teheran. Plus other errors we made up for too. Uggla probably just cost us this game like last game too. He never had that so no outs once reviewed.

[The Chosen One]

Why did I know that would happen.

[UNCBlue012]

Dan needs to leave. Seriously. How.

[thethe]

How could anyone defend Uggla being on this roster anymore?

[CrimsonCowboy]

Dan Ugh-la strikes again

[NinersSBChamps]

I try so hard to like Uggla. I really do. I try to not lay in to him. But the guy is an awful baseball player. He costs his team so many runs.

[TURBO]

I would rather see doumit at 2nd right now then Uggla.

[jpack1]

Uggla needed to go.

[NinersSBChamps]

No more 6-4 put outs. Simmons needs to take everything himself.

[USMA76]

I'll be shocked if this isn't overturned. Uggla is awful.

[CrimsonCowboy]

The reversal was the right call. Uggla is hurting this team.

[TDlxANDER]

I though he caught the ball in his glove...but Uggla sucks and needs to get his head out of his ass.

[jpack1]

Very poor That's clearly a catch. Stupid Uggla but stupid rule.

[UNCBlue012]

Please get us out of this with no runs...

[Braves1976]

Reversed as I expected, that was the right call sad to say. It will also likely cost us the game just like he's cost us at least two past games (cost us a sweep in Washington in Wood's game, cost us a sweep yesterday in Hale's game). You cannot keep running him out there to play this terrible.

He may well cost us the division at this rate.

[atl717]

LaStella is likely an average major leaguer but thats better than Uggla. Time to make the change.

[The Chosen One]

I think uggs is going through the Chuck knoblauch syndrome.

[jsebe10]

Thanks Dan.

Am I the only one that wanted to punch Redman in the face during the wait?!

[CrimsonCowboy]

Need this now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=HN.608002902052439511&pid=1.7

[NinersSBChamps]

I think uggs is going through the Chuck knoblauch syndrome.

I don't think Uggla is the assault/rape type.

[TURBO]

Huke K. Should be out of this. Leave Walden in. Hes good against Lefties.

[Braves1976]

Come on Walden, save us and get out of this!

[TDlxANDER]

Apparently Casey McGhee is allergic to breaking pitches...

[CrimsonCowboy]

Thanks Dan.

Am I the only one that wanted to punch Redman in the face during the wait?!

Only one I want to punch is Uggla

[TURBO]

Only one I want to punch is Uggla

This.

[TDlxANDER]

Lol...Dan almost fell on his face fielding that ball

[nsacpi]

Well done Walden!

[atl717]

Great job Walden. He's been very good so far.

[zitothebrave]

****ing nails by Walden.

[TURBO]

Who else here thought Uggla was gonna mess that up?

[UNCBlue012]

Love walden.

[Braves1976]

Great job by Walden but Uggla has got to go, every play he looks like he may boot it. He can't hit nor field anymore (outside of a rare hanging slider like in Philly).

[NinersSBChamps]

Uggla is great.

[Braves1976]

Walden reminded me of Hale yesterday, Hale got no defense but he still pitched great. He's the reason that game went into extra innings.

[thewupk]

Who else here thought Uggla was gonna mess that up?
Raises hand

[TURBO]

http://greentintedglasses.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/630Dead_owl_in_Italy_copy1.jpg

[drewdat]

Pinch hit for Uggla. Let them announce him and then call him back. For Schlosser.

[NinersSBChamps]

And people actually think Carpenter should get the 8th over Walden.

[Braves1976]

Raises hand

I closed my eyes before it got to Uggla. :)

[bravesnumberone]

I can understand not having range, but Uggla just sucks so bad at the basics of playing second base. Great to see Walden pitch out of it though.

[USMA76]

Seriously, why don't we just give Uggla a week off and play Pena?

[NinersSBChamps]

...how many times have we seen Uggla make a terrible defensive play and then redeem himself with an out at the plate?

Add another one.

[TURBO]

That was good approach by Dan.

[The Chosen One]

Too bad we fired Glen Hubbard before Uggla got here. He made Giles and Kelly into serviceable 2b.

[TURBO]

The Bear is a walking machine.

[drewdat]

Too bad we fired Glen Hubbard before Uggla got here. He is still a better option at 2B.

Fixed

[USMA76]

I told my wife that Gattis' nickname was "Oso Blanco" and she responded with why is he called "Eight White?" Spanish isn't her strong suit.

[Braves1976]

Hope Kimbrel is sharp tonight as we only have a one run lead this time.

[NinersSBChamps]

That was good approach by Dan.

You are right. He didn't commit an error!

[CrimsonCowboy]

Kimbrel Time!

[atl717]

Walden reminded me of Hale yesterday, Hale got no defense but he still pitched great. He's the reason that game went into extra innings.

Hale did not pitch great. Bad defense hurt him but he was also lucky not to give up more runs. He doesn't fool anybody.

[jsebe10]

Pinch hit for Uggla. Let them announce him and then call him back. For Schlosser.

No. But I do believe Pena should sub in for him defensively here in the 9th.

[NinersSBChamps]

Hope Kimbrel is sharp tonight as we only have a one run lead this time.

Craig will blow the save. We will bring Avilan in and he allowed 2 more runs. Fredi let's Avilan get the last out. Braves walk off in the 9th and Avilan picks up his team leading 4th win while his ERA hits 7 something.

[Braves1976]

Hale did not pitch great. Bad defense hurt him but he was also lucky not to give up more runs. He doesn't fool anybody.

You keep bashing him yet all he's did since coming up is perform well. Pitching with the terrible Doumit catching his only issue and even in that game he only gave up three earned.

[NinersSBChamps]

Too bad we fired Glen Hubbard He made Giles into serviceable 2b.

Too bad he couldn't make him into serviceable poster.

[bravesnumberone]

Here we go.

[atl717]

WTF CRAIG

[Braves1976]

That ball three was a strike, but not with this ump.

[TXBravesFan]

Holy cow.

[bravesnumberone]

WTF Gattis

[TDlxANDER]

This team, man...nothing easy

[UNCBlue012]

Seriously.

[NinersSBChamps]

So Craig to the DL after the game?

[CrimsonCowboy]

PASS IT OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://ahundredmonkeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/412bilbavfil__ss500_.jpg

[atl717]

why did gameday and this thread both freeze?

[yeezus]

Kimbrel topping out at about 2 MPH lower than earlier in the year/his career, it seems. Also not sharp and hitting his spots.

[NinersSBChamps]

Fastball is lower than usual.

[TDlxANDER]

Think Craig will get mad if Fredi/Laird pulls him again?

[thethe]

You wonder if Kimbrel signed that below market deal because he knew something was up.

[NinersSBChamps]

Kimbrel topping out at about 2 MPH lower than earlier in the year/his career, it seems. Also not sharp and hitting his spots.

Yep. All kidding aside I fully expect him to land on the disabled list soon.

[bravesnumberone]

Kimbrel's lost it.

[USMA76]

Don't know Kimbrel's problem but he's simply not the guy we've seen in 2012 and 2013.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Dang it!

[UNCBlue012]

Well, thanks Craig. Awesome.

[thethe]

He needs to be put on the disabled list.

[Five]

You wonder if Kimbrel signed that below market deal because he knew something was up.

You guys are scaring the pi$$ out of me. We'll be in huge trouble if he's done.

[jpack1]

Wow.

[TXBravesFan]

This is bull****.

[NinersSBChamps]

Walden is the closer and Carpenter gets back the 8th inning. Craig lands on the disabled list by Wednesday.

[Braves1976]

Kimbrel looks awful, looks very hittable now it seems. Fastball is slower and poorly located outside of overthrowing it seems.

[TDlxANDER]

Craig always seems like he has that couple of weeks every year where he blows a game or two. I'm not worried about him.

[CrimsonCowboy]

I keep watching the velocity. A lot of 95-96 MPH readings. Saw one at 97

[TURBO]

Walden is the closer and Carpenter gets back the 8th inning. Craig lands on the disabled list by Wednesday.

We get it. You think hes going on the DL.

[jsebe10]

Just please don't let it get to Stanton.

[NinersSBChamps]

Please no Stanton versus an 80 percent Craig.

[Braves1976]

Baker still cannot hit righties, that helps but still two outs to get.

[bravesnumberone]

I really hope management wasn't lying the other day when they said this was nothing serious. Because if they knew and didn't put him on the DL, they're morons.

[USMA76]

Craig always seems like he has that couple of weeks every year where he blows a game or two. I'm not worried about him.

Until he once again proves he can save a game, I'll be very concerned about him.

[jsebe10]

Craig always seems like he has that couple of weeks every year where he blows a game or two. I'm not worried about him.

Exactly. Does this every year and always someone says something is wrong with him.

[Five]

I really hope management wasn't lying the other day when they said this was nothing serious. Because if they knew and didn't put him on the DL, they're morons.

I wouldn't doubt it.

[bravesnumberone]

I will say half this blown save should be put on Gattis.

[Braves78]

Some more dead money on the books...CK has offically lost it. That is why me and many others said trade him while is value is still high...instead the Braves tie more money up in him, CK, BJ and Uggla money going to hamper this team for years.

[Braves1976]

Kimbrel is doing it with his off speed, hopefully he can get one more and we can win it bottom half.

[NinersSBChamps]

Exactly. Does this every year and always someone says something is wrong with him.

Has he ever had "shoulder soreness" before?

[TURBO]

Kimbrel struggled for a week early last year, and a lot of you became super worried. I say last year he did pretty well overall.

[NinersSBChamps]

I will say half this blown save should be put on Gattis.

You mean Evan the Great? Ask thethe. He has never done anything wrong behind the plate.

[atl717]

Kimbrel's velocity is fine. WTF is wrong with you guys? LOL @ him being done.

[bravesnumberone]

I don't think he's done for good, like some are making him out to be. Good lord. Think he might be pressing a bit as well.

[NYCBrave]

Craig always seems like he has that couple of weeks every year where he blows a game or two. I'm not worried about him.

Right. If I remember correctly, last year didn't he blow games early in the year against the Reds and Mets?

[CrimsonCowboy]

30 pitch inning. Has to be unavailable tomorrow

[TDlxANDER]

2nd and 3rd no outs and he strikes out the side...color me not worried. Lets walk it off.

[TXBravesFan]

Good recovery at least.

Let's walk it off.

[TURBO]

Nice comeback by Kimbrel.