GDT #20, 4/22/'14: Marlins (Fernandez) @ Braves (Wood), 7:10 EST

[The Chosen One]

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Marlins:

[CyYoung31]

This is supposed to be Rico's thread. If we lose tonight it's on you.

[The Chosen One]

Tom Hart quoting Alex Wood: "I look forward to this matchup, I rise to the occasion..."

[The Chosen One]

Leadoff men are 5 for 5 against Wood to start the game.

What is it with these early risers?

[Fredi Gonzalez]

Someone wake me when Woody gets to 100 pitches.

[thethe]

Its a pleasure having you around Fredi.

[jpx7]

Yelich is pesky.

[TURBO]

Sucks I cant watch this game. Blacked out from MLB.tv and local channel has hockey.

[nsacpi]

Someone wake me when Woody gets to 100 pitches.
Is that really u

[Fredi Gonzalez]

Thanks for the warm welcome, I tip my hat to the....the.

[The Chosen One]

This has a chance to be one of the greatest gameday threads of all time. How many people can say they participated in a GDT and at the same time chatted with the manager who was in the dugout?

[Braves1976]

I still don't like BJ batting second, I wished he just struck out there. Oh well.

[Fredi Gonzalez]

Any chance I could get you to come out of retirement Keith? I could really use some grit off the bench.

[bravesnumberone]

Hey Fredi:

Your season is on the line. Bottom of the 8th ahead by one with two outs and the opponent has the potential winning run at the plate. Coincidentally, you have the best closer in baseball standing in the bullpen.

What do you do? What goes through Fredi Gonzalez's mind?

I've always been curious.

Thanks. I'm a huge fan.

[50PoundHead]

This thread is bound to be successful seeing that we already won the game we played on April 21.

[The Chosen One]

This thread is bound to be successful seeing that we already won the game we played on April 21.

LOL... I was looking at the other thread and typing at the same time to make sure I had it formatted correctly... Thanks Fredi.

[Julio3000]

This has a chance to be one of the greatest gameday threads of all time. How many people can say they participated in a GDT and at the same time chatted with the manager who was in the dugout?

His 500K supercomputer has state-of-the art voice recognition software.

[The Chosen One]

Why does Wood grab his wood after every pitch?

[Fredi Gonzalez]

I still don't like BJ batting second, I wished he just struck out there. Oh well.

BJ just needs at bats to get going. That's why he is second. I would bat him leadoff but its illegal to bat two lefties in a row.

[TURBO]

Why does Wood grab his wood after every pitch?

Would you grab your wood if you name was Wood? I would.

[bravesnumberone]

BJ just needs at bats to get going. That's why he is second. I would bat him leadoff but its illegal to bat two lefties in a row.

Kind of like it's illegal to let anything other than a lefty reliever face a lefty batter? Damn man, that must be tough. I don't envy you.

[thethe]

BJ just needs at bats to get going. That's why he is second. I would bat him leadoff but its illegal to bat two lefties in a row.

Now it makes sense. I won't question it again. Thanks for the Bobby Jr.

[The Chosen One]

BJ just needs at bats to get going. That's why he is second. I would bat him leadoff but its illegal to bat two lefties in a row.

So hypothetically if LaStella was up and hitting leadoff, what would you do with Heyward? Would you bat him 9th so he could be sort of a "second leadoff" man, or 8th so Andrelton can be a leadoff guy in front of Heyward?

[thethe]

Wood is good.

[TDlxANDER]

Wood's really throwing well so far tonight (winks).

Crap, I still can't seem to get these jokes right.

[The Chosen One]

Wood needs a quickie so he can last a long time in this game. 30 pitches after 2.

[50PoundHead]

Why does Wood grab his wood after every pitch?

He has to shake the splinters out of his jock strap.

[The Chosen One]

He has to shake the splinters out of his jock strap.

:snort:

[thethe]

I think Fernandez is going to give Gattis a rough night.

[The Chosen One]

Chip: "That pitch to Upton didn't appear to be a strike".

Pitch was at least a foot off in the dirt. Good call Chip.

[yeezus]

Fernandez is going to K a minimum of 12.

[yeezus]

Chip: "That pitch to Upton didn't appear to be a strike".

Pitch was at least a foot off in the dirt. Good call Chip.

Well is he wrong????

[bravesnumberone]

Why do people feel the need to bitch about Fernandez's antics? Dude is pretty freaking good as is.

[The Chosen One]

Well is he wrong????

I was simply admiring his amazing eye.

Reminds me of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DeQq0PKyho

[Fredi Gonzalez]

Hey Fredi:

Your season is on the line. Bottom of the 8th ahead by one with two outs and the opponent has the potential winning run at the plate. Coincidentally, you have the best closer in baseball standing in the bullpen.

What do you do? What goes through Fredi Gonzalez's mind?

I've always been curious.

Thanks. I'm a huge fan.

Well I stick to the plan is what I do. And to be honest I was thinking about how much my balls iched.

[Braves1976]

I think Fernandez is going to give Gattis a rough night.

Didn't Gattis homer off him last time in Miami?

[thethe]

Hey Freddi...how long are you going to keep trotting UUGGGGGGLA out there?

[Heyward]

Didn't Gattis homer off him last time in Miami?

Freeman is the only one who has homered off Fernandez but i could be wrong.

[The Chosen One]

WOW.

Great play Wood. His weird follow through allowed him to catch it.

[bravesnumberone]

Comebacker speared by Wood. :icwudt:

[Fredi Gonzalez]

Fernandez is going to K a minimum of 12.

That's why I told the hitters to swing early and often. Dont want Fernandez getting in a groove.

[bravesnumberone]

Chip and Joe: Let's continue to bring up last year's incident, even though it's "long gone."

[Braves1976]

Freeman is the only one who has homered off Fernandez but i could be wrong.

I doubled checked, Gattis was 1-3 with a homerun vs him.

[The Chosen One]

Good work Wood.

[Fredi Gonzalez]

Hey Freddi...how long are you going to keep trotting UUGGGGGGLA out there?

Dan's just misundstood. Did you know he donates a dollar to fight childhood obesity every time he commits an error.

[The Chosen One]

Dan's just misundstood. Did you know he donates a dollar to fight childhood obesity every time he commits an error.

Knowing this, it's hard to root against him.

[thethe]

I guess that first AB was what I predicted. Ouch.

[bravesnumberone]

Fredi, have you talked to Dan about how awful his walk-up songs are?

[The Chosen One]

This is why I don't make GDT's.

No luck at all.

My WARGDTM is terrible. At -0.9

[thethe]

Fernandez with 39 pitches through 3....this could be a LONG night. Wood better be strong for rest of the night.

[The Chosen One]

Wood only at like 45 pitches I think.

[thethe]

This is why I don't make GDT's.

No luck at all.

My WARGDTM is terrible. At -0.9

You made one against Jose Fernandez. Not a very smart move for a Chairmen. What are your credentials again?

[bravesnumberone]

This is why I don't make GDT's.

No luck at all.

My WARGDTM is terrible. At -0.9

I'm sure Zito has some obscure stat that makes you not as bad.

[Fredi Gonzalez]

Fredi, have you talked to Dan about how awful his walk-up songs are?

I suggested mmm bop but he didn't go for it.

[yeezus]

Fernandez with 39 pitches through 3....this could be a LONG night. Wood better be strong for rest of the night.

Long...or quick.

[yeezus]

Flyers are on so it's tough to follow this too much tonight...be nice and have fun without me...

[The Chosen One]

Darn. That was actually a great throw by Justin. Right on the money but not in time.

[Heyward]

Sigh, the Wood jokes.

[The Chosen One]

lol Uggla, zero range.

[USMA76]

Fernandez is just filthy. That single run is huge.

[Fredi Gonzalez]

See, this is why I don't do shifts

[mfree80]

why was Uggla over behind 2nd instead of in the gap. Looked like he should have had that one.

[50PoundHead]

lol Uggla, zero range.

No Uggla stands for Unbelievable Gold Glove Lateral Agility.

[bravesnumberone]

OK we should be able to score at least one off Fernandez, right?

[thethe]

This has 1-0 loss written all over it.

[The Chosen One]

Defenses fear BJ Upton.

[USMA76]

This has 1-0 loss written all over it.

I believe there's an excellent chance there will be more runs scored in this game...just not by Atlanta. :)

[thethe]

I love how aggressive Fernandez is. This kid is so legit.

[The Chosen One]

Great move by BJ to make Fernandez balk.

[The Chosen One]

If you told me BJ would be the first Braves runner to advance to second...

[Fredi Gonzalez]

Time for a mid inning margarita.

[thethe]

This kid just throws the ball and dares you to try and hit it.

[AerchAngel]

I think our hitters have tunnel vision. You take that breaking ball the other way.

[The Chosen One]

Probably not a good idea Chip to say wins for pitcher don't mean much with a 300 game winner in the booth next to you.

[thethe]

Probably not a good idea Chip to say wins for pitcher don't mean much with a 300 game winner in the booth next to you.

Classic

[buck7580]

Clete Boyer would have thrown Fernandez out at first.

[bravesnumberone]

Braves are so awful against great pitching.

[UNCBlue012]

I know Fernandez is sick but come on guys.

[Fredi Gonzalez]

Sometimes you just have to tip your hat.

[The Chosen One]

Can we trade Harang for Fernandez?

Harang has pitched better than Fernandez so far this year. Plus has veteran leadership experience.

[USMA76]

Sometimes you just have to tip your hat.

Just stop it.

[bravesnumberone]

He's unbelievable, but this team refuses to make any adjustments.

[The Chosen One]

Sometimes you just have to tip your hat.

Would be better if he was tipping us pitches.

[AerchAngel]

Fernandez is just filthy. That single run is huge.

I guess we can just forfeit the game since everyone thinks we have no chance.

[AerchAngel]

He's unbelievable, but this team refuses to make any adjustments.

THe easiest approach is like Simpson said, give him the fastball and take the breaking pitch the other way then you won't look silly.

[stpeteirish]

Sometimes you just have to tip your hat.

or stop swinging at balls a foot off the plate or above your head. The last 5 guys have whiffed and I don't think strike three was in the zone for any of them.

[NYCBrave]

This is easily the most dominant pitching performance I've seen all season. Dude has all of his pitches working, and is commanding everything in the strike zone. First pitch strikes on just about every batter. His stuff is just sick.

[nsacpi]

Melvin's gonna take Fernandez deep.

[Fredi Gonzalez]

Can we trade Harang for Fernandez?

Harang has pitched better than Fernandez so far this year. Plus has veteran leadership experience.

Harang's too valuable to trade. I need him for game 1 of the NLDS.

[NinersSBChamps]

At work. I see rico didn't make the thread. Well at least we maintained integrity for three weeks this time.

[Braves1976]

Harang's too valuable to trade. I need him for game 1 of the NLDS.

Don't you mean game 4 with the season on the line? :)

[thethe]

So happy Wood is in the rotation.

[Fredi Gonzalez]

Just got a call from espn asking if I want to do a post game interview about Fernandez's complete game shutout.

[NYCBrave]

WOW, Wood just made Stanton look absolutely silly!!

[bravesnumberone]

Doug Eddings is such a little bitch.

[bravesnumberone]

Joe just choked himself up with that statement. Alex has put good wood on the ball.

[bravesnumberone]

Heyward....

[thethe]

Amazing. 11 strikeouts through 6 and he is still under 80 pitches.

[Braves1976]

I feel bad for Wood, no run support yet again. He could be 5-0 after tonight yet looks like he is headed for 2-3 record wise.

[UNCBlue012]

If he doesn't get into much trouble, he'll easy get a complete game. Wow, I haven't seen our lineup get THIS dominated in what seems like a while.

[tvsportscaster]

This is man against boys tonight. Mr. Fernandez is sensational and what has Alex Wood done to piss off the baseball gods. He lost 1-0 last time out.

[bravesnumberone]

I think BJ should bunt to start the bottom of the inning.

[bravesnumberone]

If he doesn't get into much trouble, he'll easy get a complete game. Wow, I haven't seen our lineup get THIS dominated in what seems like a while.

Randy Johnson's perfect game comes to mind, but other than that, not many better ones.

[UNCBlue012]

Holy crap Alex Wood is good, though.

[nsacpi]

Holy crap Alex Wood is good, though.

Need to save him for the post-season.

[NYCBrave]

No way we can take Wood out of the rotation when Floyd is ready. Someone is going to be unhappy

[bravesnumberone]

Wood has been remarkable.

[bravesnumberone]

BUNT

[bravesnumberone]

Oh my God. He really called that a strike.

[VirginiaBrave]

I just wish the boys in the booth would quit wetting themselves over Hernandez.

[Heyward]

Not a surprising outcome so far.

Fernandez is too good.

When he's on like this, just gotta pray his PC will get him out of the game.

[Heyward]

I just wish the boys in the booth would quit wetting themselves over Hernandez.

He's been incredible tonight, what are they supposed to say, he sucks?

[USMA76]

It's probably the camera angle but it appears that Fernandez is getting a lot of strike calls that appear to be in the right handed batter's box. It's not like he needs any more help.

[UNCBlue012]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but Freddie has been absolutely awful the last few games. Bad swings, taking bad balls. Man.

[Heyward]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but Freddie has been absolutely awful the last few games. Bad swings, taking bad balls. Man.

He was due to slump after the torrid start.

[PurpleBrave]

And here is the problem with having so many windmills in the lineup. Against some stiff, no big deal, but when we have to grind out some runs against a good pitcher, we can't do it. Good thing no playoff teams have good pitchers.

[Braves1976]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but Freddie has been absolutely awful the last few games. Bad swings, taking bad balls. Man.

He has been as bad as you'll see him after being as great as ever for a while. I think he just needs a day off.

[VirginiaBrave]

He's been incredible tonight, what are they supposed to say, he sucks?

No, but there is no need in acting like a schoolgirl wanting to date him either. He's human. One pitch from a tie game.

[bravesnumberone]

Lol, there's no way in hell we're scoring off him tonight. We have been watching fast balls go by and swinging at every offspeed pitch.

[Braves1976]

Alex Wood deserves a win, what a game. That run came on a grounder to second in a spot usually an out too. If not for Uggla at second it may have been one too (or at least knocked down to save the run).

[UNCBlue012]

8.0 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB and 11 K's for Wood. Good Lord. That's amazing.

Wood, Teheran, Minor and Santana; all of these guys have what it take to be a 1-2 on a lot of teams IMO. Especially Teheran and Minor.

[Millwood1Hitter]

All the early success and publicity has gotten to Freddie. He just needs to relax and get back to the basics.

[VirginiaBrave]

Lol, there's no way in hell we're scoring off him tonight. We have been watching fast balls go by and swinging at every offspeed pitch.

He hasn't gotten the 27th out yet...

[UNCBlue012]

Johnson single! Homer..? :P

[Hawk]

Alright babip.

[bravesnumberone]

Will Fredi bunt? You know, to get the tying run at 2nd?

[Fredi Gonzalez]

I got my rally underwear on!

[Millwood1Hitter]

Well you know, sometimes you just gotta tip your cap. This guy is an absolute stud, a man among boys. Deserves three cap tippings.

[bravesnumberone]

Too easy.

[Millwood1Hitter]

Tip my cap

[UNCBlue012]

Thanks Uggla.

[Fredi Gonzalez]

Gattis just told me he got this.

[bravesnumberone]

He hasn't gotten the 27th out yet...

It's coming quickly if we can't manufacture anything.

[bravesnumberone]

WHy is Tyler still at first base?

[Millwood1Hitter]

Tip my cap....this ones ova, the fat lady is a singin

[Hawk]

This is only slightly painful.

[thethe]

I knew this was a tough matchup for Evan.

[UNCBlue012]

I pride myself in being a pretty relaxed guy, but this is infuriating. Literally, they're looking at pitches down the middle and swinging at one's way outside. I know it's harder said than done, but good lord.

[bravesnumberone]

Here comes the slider....

[UNCBlue012]

YES. Come on... need one run here.

[Hawk]

Nice hustle by Andrelton.

[Hawk]

Oh great. Doumit.

[yeezus]

I pride myself in being a pretty relaxed guy, but this is infuriating. Literally, they're looking at pitches down the middle and swinging at one's way outside. I know it's harder said than done, but good lord.

Fernandez is just on. When he's on, he's almost impossible. He has them totally guessing because everything is working.
I said at least 12 Ks.

[PurpleBrave]

At least he's at 100+ pitches. Didn't think facing one of the better closers in the game would be such a relief

[bravesnumberone]

At least he's at 100+ pitches. Didn't think facing one of the better closers in the game would be such a relief

I don't see much reason to take him out.

[yeezus]

I don't see much reason to take him out.

Hopefully because he's young and it's early on, they won't let him get too high.
Heyward got too high as a young player, but different kind of high.

[bravesnumberone]

Really knocked the hell out of that one.

[Braves1976]

Doumit had a pitch to hit early that bat and just missed it. Oh well.

[Millwood1Hitter]

Yah

[Hawk]

Doumit continues to be a worthless signing.

[UNCBlue012]

Dang it. We had the guy on the ropes there. I don't think he will come out for another inning with so many pitches, let's hope we can get a win in the 8th!

[Braves1976]

Doumit continues to be a worthless signing.

We traded for him, got him for lefty starter Gilmartin.

[UNCBlue012]

Gotta wonder why we didn't use Pena OR Schafer there. I trust both a lot more.

[bravesnumberone]

Marlins score 3 here, and then we manage a run off Fernandez.

[Hawk]

We traded for him, got him for lefty starter Gilmartin.

Thanks. I forgot about that. Hated it at the time, hating it even more now.

[Heyward]

Doumit continues to be a worthless signing.

Trade, not signing.

Didnt know not hitting off arguably the best pitcher in the game makes him worthless.

[Heyward]

Dang it. We had the guy on the ropes there. I don't think he will come out for another inning with so many pitches, let's hope we can get a win in the 8th!

On the ropes?

We have 3 freaking hits, i'd hardly call that on the ropes.

[jsebe10]

Doumit continues to be a worthless signing.

Hey Ryan, look, I know you are ice cold right now and have only had 3 ABs in a week, but we are gonna need you to go in there and get a HUGE (in which none of our starters have done tonight ) against a man who's FB is clocking in at 97 and has recorded 13 Ks already. K!? Theeeeeeenks

[Heyward]

All the early success and publicity has gotten to Freddie. He just needs to relax and get back to the basics.

Or he's in a slump which every hitter goes through.

[Hawk]

Didnt know not hitting off arguably the best pitcher in the game makes him worthless.

Best pitcher in the game? Really?

Doumit is not cut out to be a bench player, and has no defined role on the team.

[jsebe10]

Boy Redman really takes advantage of this new replay system.

[Heyward]

Hey Ryan, look, I know you are ice cold right now and have only had 3 ABs in a week, but we are gonna need you to go in there and get a HUGE (in which none of our starters have done tonight ) against a man who's FB is clocking in at 97 and has recorded 13 Ks already. K!? Theeeeeeenks

Who do you hit then?

Schafer isnt very good.

Laird meh.

Pastor is running.

Maybe Pena, but not like they'd do much better.

When Fernandez is on like this, just mark it as an L and move onto the next one.

[Heyward]

Best pitcher in the game? Really?

Doumit is not cut out to be a bench player, and has no defined role on the team.

Argument can be made, no question.

Doumit is a perfect bench player.

Who should of hit then?

Schafer/Pena/Laird wouldnt of done any better.

[Carp]

Gotta wonder why we didn't use Pena OR Schafer there. I trust both a lot more.

What is even more ridiculous is that he puts Pena in the game anyways as the defensive replacement for Johnson.

Freddi basically just wasted a bench player there. If you are bringing in Pena anyways to replace Johnson on defense, why not just pinch hit him for Wood instead of Doumit?

Dumb move.

[jsebe10]

Who do you hit then?

Schafer isnt very good.

Laird meh.

Pastor is running.

Maybe Pena, but not like they'd do much better.

When Fernandez is on like this, just mark it as an L and move onto the next one.

Completely agree. That doesn't make Doumit worthless! Come on man, be sensible here.

[Hawk]

Hey Ryan, look, I know you are ice cold right now and have only had 3 ABs in a week, but we are gonna need you to go in there and get a HUGE (in which none of our starters have done tonight ) against a man who's FB is clocking in at 97 and has recorded 13 Ks already. K!? Theeeeeeenks

Isn't that what pinch hitters are supposed to do?

[UNCBlue012]

On a huge positive, our BP has been much better over the last few days!

[bravesnumberone]

Alright, we're going to have to beat some good closers at some point. Be smart at the plate.

[yeezus]

Best pitcher in the game? Really?

Doumit is not cut out to be a bench player, and has no defined role on the team.

His stuff is as good as any one in the game, and he has control, too. He's amazing. Top 5.
Doumit is fine. As far as the trade, Gilmartin is a nothing guy, maybe a BP or long reliever at best. He had no value in this organization. I think Doumit will be a fine PH.

[yeezus]

Isn't that what pinch hitters are supposed to do?

Fernandez has 14 Ks and you're upset Doumit didn't get a hit? He's dominating everyone right now.

[bravesnumberone]

If anyone here thinks Fernandez isn't in the conversation of best pitchers in baseball, they've not been watching much the last year-plus.

[Braves1976]

We need one run here off their closer to take Wood off the hook. Come on boys!

[Hawk]

His stuff is as good as any one in the game, and he has control, too. He's amazing. Top 5.
Doumit is fine. As far as the trade, Gilmartin is a nothing guy, maybe a BP or long reliever at best. He had no value in this organization. I think Doumit will be a fine PH.

If Doumit is hitting over .220 by the end of the season I will post a picture of my dick on the Babes forum.

[jsebe10]

Isn't that what pinch hitters are supposed to do?

Yes. And he did his job last night with a single off the bench. My point is it's EXTREMELY tough to come off the bench as a pinch hitter in the later innings vs a guy who's literally mowing down your lineup. Jump Freddie or Gattis' sh*t for being ineffective. They've had more cracks at him.

[nsacpi]

If anyone here thinks Fernandez isn't in the conversation of best pitchers in baseball, they've not been watching much the last year-plus.

Harvey was pretty amazing before he got hurt. But I think Fernandez is better.

[yeezus]

If Doumit is hitting over .220 by the end of the season I will post a picture of my dick on the Babes forum.

So when he does..win-win.

[Hawk]

Fernandez has 14 Ks and you're upset Doumit didn't get a hit? He's dominating everyone right now.

I think Doumit is a $3.5MM waste of roster space.

[TURBO]

If Doumit is hitting over .220 by the end of the season I will post a picture of my dick on the Babes forum.

Umm no. Dont ruin a good forum

[jsebe10]

Boy Jason hit that one far!!!!!

[bravesnumberone]

Zero patience.

[Hawk]

So when he does..win-win.

Basically you are assured of greatness ... one way or the other.

[Braves1976]

Way to make him work boys, well sorry Wood you deserved better.

[jsebe10]

Take ur K and head to the house Fredddie.

[The Chosen One]

Remind me to not make a gdt again.

[PurpleBrave]

Our lineup is constructed about as well as the Metrodome roof

[Braves1976]

Hope Harang don't come back to earth tomorrow or we could lose this series. I was thinking when I saw the pitching match-ups I'd like to flip Harang and Wood to basically make sure you win the series.

[jsebe10]

Game was 2 hours and 9 min. They need to lineup the fck up in the club house and apologize to Wood for ****ting on him in his last two starts.

[tvsportscaster]

Again I say what the hell as Alex Wood done to piss off the baseball gods, two consecutive 1-0 losses, incredible.

[bravesnumberone]

Freeman slumping at an inopportune time. Brilliant outing by Fernandez. Hope Harang can work his magic again tomorrow.

[UNCBlue012]

Freddie is slumping and he is slumping hard. I wouldn't be surprised if he went 4-4 tomorrow, but man... tonight was absolutely an embarrassment. That being said, at least we're not the Nats, right? haha gotta pick it up and get back on track!

Got an early game tomorrow, I'll take the thread if it's okay with you guys!

[AerchAngel]

If anyone here thinks Fernandez isn't in the conversation of best pitchers in baseball, they've not been watching much the last year-plus.

He is not better than Strasburg.

[thethe]

I'll focus on the postiives. Wood has a legit chance of being a TOR ace.

[The Chosen One]

Back to back 8ip 1 run games for wood. Both losses. Too bad our guys couldn't get up behind wood.

[jsebe10]

Freddie is slumping and he is slumping hard. I wouldn't be surprised if he went 4-4 tomorrow, but man... tonight was absolutely an embarrassment. That being said, at least we're not the Nats, right? haha gotta pick it up and get back on track!

Got an early game tomorrow, I'll take the thread if it's okay with you guys!

You seen many braves day games? Laird will be in the lineup tom

[Heyward]

Sucks for Alex.

Pitched his ass off against and has nothing to show for it.

Props to Fernandez, hell of a pitcher.

[yeezus]

He is not better than Strasburg.

Really?
I think he is.

[UNCBlue012]

You seen many braves day games? Laird will be in the lineup tom

I have faith we can pull this out...!

[jsebe10]

He is not better than Strasburg.

You know how you are wrong? We've beaten the prison d1ck outta Strasburg. We are 0-3 vs Hernandez with 4 runs scored during that time frame.

[Heyward]

Find it funny people are complaining.

Fernandez had everything working, there is nothing you can really do.

[UNCBlue012]

I'll focus on the postiives. Wood has a legit chance of being a TOR ace.

Completely legit. I think Julio has better stuff, but Alex seems to not only trust his stuff more but have better command throughout his early career. Nonetheless, both are really impressive.

[tvsportscaster]

You seen many braves day games? Laird will be in the lineup tom

And I'm still trying to figure out why tomorrow's game is a day game. Both teams are off Thursday so there's no reason not to play a night game, but yet, last homestand when the Mets were in town and had to go to the West Coast the next day they played a night game on getaway day. Just strange.

[Heyward]

Really?
I think he is.

He's being sarcastic, i think.

[Hawk]

Chip Caray: the best pitcher in MLB is Jose Fernandez. :snort:

Fine Cuban stock.

[jsebe10]

If Fernandez ever wanted to get outta lil Havanna, I would give my 3rd nut to have him in a Braves uniform.

[Braves1976]

I'll focus on the postiives. Wood has a legit chance of being a TOR ace.

Yep, it's a joke that he's 2-3 so far. Uggla cost him a game vs the Nats (and us a sweep). I rather see someone else at second ASAP in his starts because a little better defense and the kid starts winning these games.

[bravesnumberone]

If Fernandez ever wanted to get outta lil Havanna, I would give my 3rd nut to have him in a Braves uniform.

He'll be a Dodger or Yankee as soon as he hits the market.

[AerchAngel]

Really?
I think he is.

Someone's meter is broken.

[jsebe10]

And I'm still trying to figure out why tomorrow's game is a day game. Both teams are off Thursday so there's no reason not to play a night game, but yet, last homestand when the Mets were in town and had to go to the West Coast the next day they played a night game on getaway day. Just strange.

I know!

I'm playing hookey from work tomorrow and going so hopefully James Goldolfini doesn't screw me and put his Day Game get away line up in there.

[AerchAngel]

You know how you are wrong? We've beaten the prison d1ck outta Strasburg. We are 0-3 vs Hernandez with 4 runs scored during that time frame.

Another meter is broken.

Jeesh, leave the Walmart Sarcasm Meters alone, they are crap made from China.

[jsebe10]

He'll be a Dodger or Yankee as soon as he hits the market.

For sure.

Or a ranger for some reason.

[Heyward]

Yep, it's a joke that he's 2-3 so far. Uggla cost him a game vs the Nats (and us a sweep). I rather see someone else at second ASAP in his starts because a little better defense and the kid starts winning these games.

Uggla didnt cost him vs the Nats.

Or we score a run for him.

[bravesnumberone]

And I'm still trying to figure out why tomorrow's game is a day game. Both teams are off Thursday so there's no reason not to play a night game, but yet, last homestand when the Mets were in town and had to go to the West Coast the next day they played a night game on getaway day. Just strange.

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[lward343]

Not much you can do against someone pitching the way Fernandez was tonight. Freddie needs to snap out of it ASAP. Right now our 1-2-3 is about as intimidating as a little league club.

[Hawk]

they are crap made from China.

Just like Ryan Doumit.

[The Chosen One]

Even though it's more painful than the loss, I look forward to seeing Brian Jordan analyze this game on the post-game show just so I can laugh.

[thethe]

Completely legit. I think Julio has better stuff, but Alex seems to not only trust his stuff more but have better command throughout his early career. Nonetheless, both are really impressive.

I think if Julio gets his change up working then he has better stuff. I think Woods repertoire is underrated. His changeup is filthy.

[AerchAngel]

Just like Ryan Doumit.

BWHAHAHSHSHSHHAHAAHAAHHAH!!!

[CyYoung31]

@RealCJ10: I think Woody is up for the task! Haha. No pun intended.

Have we rubbed off on the rest of the world?

[The Chosen One]

Brian Jordan: "Tip your cap to Jose Hernandez as a hitter. Very dominant".

[jsebe10]

Another meter is broken.

Jeesh, leave the Walmart Sarcasm Meters alone, they are crap made from China.


Your original post was a little open ended there you butt plug..,add a "lol" or a "JK" when you post that on a forum when it's impossible to determine if you are being sarcastic Sammy and then proceed to insult the responses.

[yeezus]

Just like Ryan Doumit.

I'd have rather, in hindsight, not used $3.5MM for him and used it for another BP arm.

[Millwood1Hitter]

Gotta figure out a way to manufacture runs against top notch pitching.

[Hawk]

Even though it's more painful than the loss, I look forward to seeing Brian Jordan analyze this game on the post-game show just so I can laugh.

Between Jerome Jurenovich, Brian Jordan, and Paul Byrd, I don't know who to feel bad laughing at.

[bravesnumberone]

Frankly, I'm not impressed with Wood.

He should be pitching shutouts and hitting home runs for himself.

Seven of the other eight guys are just there for defense, and Uggla is just there.

[Braves1976]

Uggla didnt cost him vs the Nats.



Yes he did, it was in the first inning. His bad throw allowed a run to score, we lost 2-1 that day.

[yeezus]

Frankly, I'm not impressed with Wood.

He should be pitching shutouts and hitting home runs for himself.

Seven of the other eight guys are just there for defense, and Uggla is just there.

dude u cereal???

[The Chosen One]

I KNOW WE LOST BUT CHILL YALL.

WE GOT HARANG GOING ON TOMORROW.

[bravesnumberone]

dude u cereal???

OK, Justin is just there sometimes too. But I don't like picking on fat people.

[jsebe10]

Between Jerome Jurenovich, Brian Jordan, and Paul Byrd, I don't know who to feel bad laughing at.

Funny thing is...I think I've seen Paul Byrd in a porno.

[PurpleBrave]

Find it funny people are complaining.

Fernandez had everything working, there is nothing you can really do.

Get use to it. Anytime a good strikeout pitcher goes against the Braves, it's going to be a long day. At least some teams can small ball some runs together, the Braves create enough gale force winds with the whiffs of their bats that the NOAA makes them a tropical depression.

[The Chosen One]

Between Jerome Jurenovich, Brian Jordan, and Paul Byrd, I don't know who to feel bad laughing at.

I feel bad for Jerome because he has to try to make Jordan and Byrd look good.

It's tough that he has to talk like an idiot in order to put over Jordan and Byrd as experts.

[yeezus]

Funny thing is...I think I've seen Paul Byrd in a porno.

Yes, titled "Paul's Byrd."
One of my favs.

[jsebe10]

Yes, titled "Paul's Byrd."
One of my favs.

Nah. It was "Creampie Pauly's"

[tvsportscaster]

I feel bad for Jerome because he has to try to make Jordan and Byrd look good.

It's tough that he has to talk like an idiot in order to put over Jordan and Byrd as experts.

Matt Diaz will be joining the crew later this month, and I guarantee he will be better than all of them.

[stpeteirish]

Board never fails to find a bench guy to blame it on. JUp, Gattis and Uggla go a combined 0-9 with nine K's and Doumit is a piece of crap. And Fredi's moves cost us.

The only thing Fredi could have done tonight would have been to bunt every time we had a baserunner.

[Chipper Jones]

Tough loss for the Braves tonight. Wood was dealing.

[yeezus]

Nah. It was "Creampie Pauly's"

Ah, he must have a few.

[yeezus]

Board never fails to find a bench guy to blame it on. JUp, Gattis and Uggla go a combined 0-9 with nine K's and Doumit is a piece of crap. And Fredi's moves cost us.

The only thing Fredi could have done tonight would have been to bunt every time we had a baserunner.

To be fair I didn't see anyone blame Fredi for anything tonight.

[Heyward]

Gotta figure out a way to manufacture runs against top notch pitching.

Usually, i agree but no one was hitting Fernandez tonight.

[Heyward]

Yes he did, it was in the first inning. His bad throw allowed a run to score, we lost 2-1 that day.

He would of had to make an amazing play just to make it close, that play did not cost him.

[bravesnumberone]

To be fair I didn't see anyone blame Fredi for anything tonight.

It's because he was lurking here and left the managing to Gerald.

[Hawk]

I'd have rather, in hindsight, not used $3.5MM for him and used it for another BP arm.

Agreed.

At the time of the trade I think we all envisioned Doumit actually receiving nominal playing time (which could still come, and he could still produce). A day catching here and there, some time in the OF. I just don't think he's a Daryle Ward type bat who can actually be a threat even when coming in cold off the bench.

[jsebe10]

To be fair I didn't see anyone blame Fredi for anything tonight.

Why does he talk like he has peanut butter in his mouth? Talks like he is thirsty or something.

[Heyward]

Get use to it. Anytime a good strikeout pitcher goes against the Braves, it's going to be a long day. At least some teams can small ball some runs together, the Braves create enough gale force winds with the whiffs of their bats that the NOAA makes them a tropical depression.

Oh, i know, i dont like our lineup vs the top guys.

Pretty easy to pitch around.

[Hawk]

Nah. It was "Creampie Pauly's"

A classic.

[Hawk]

Matt Diaz will be joining the crew later this month, and I guarantee he will be better than all of them.

I miss Fred Hickman.

[AerchAngel]

Your original post was a little open ended there you butt plug..,add a "lol" or a "JK" when you post that on a forum when it's impossible to determine if you are being sarcastic Sammy and then proceed to insult the responses.

I guess you don't read my posts. I trash StrasTurd constantly. Everyone knows that I think he is overrated.

So now you know...

[jsebe10]

Oh, i know, i dont like our lineup vs the top guys.

Pretty easy to pitch around.

There. You hit the hammer on the head. "To easy to pitch around". There is very little protection for our big guys.

[Hawk]

Board never fails to find a bench guy to blame it on. JUp, Gattis and Uggla go a combined 0-9 with nine K's and Doumit is a piece of crap. And Fredi's moves cost us.

Nobody is 'blaming' anybody. The team was cumulatively ****ty.

[jsebe10]

I guess you don't read my posts. I trash StrasTurd constantly. Everyone knows that I think he is overrated.

So now you know...


I officially withdraw my "butt plug" insult. Top of the the evening to you.