GDT #21, 4/23/14: Marlins (Eovaldi) @ Braves (Harang), 12:10

[UNCBlue012]

Neither Upton and Uggla is STILL there. I have no issue with giving the Upton brothers a day off, but why would you leave Uggla in there and not let Pena get some at-bats? Over all, I'm pretty happy with the lineup actually. I like giving the guys some rest and I like our 1-5. I know there's not a whole lot of Doumit love on this board, but I like the guy and he needs some at-bats either way. Let's hope Harang stays hot and we can finish this series with a win before the Reds come in!

Braves
1. Heyward RF
2. Simmons SS
3. Freeman 1B
4. Johnson 3B
5. Doumit LF
6. Uggla 2B
7. Schafer CF
8. Laird C
9. Harang RHP

P.S. I'll be at the game this Saturday, so we need to start a streak here!

[UNCBlue012]

CRAP, Harang not Wood. Can an admin change that for me? haha

[sturg33]

Wood is such a beast he is going 2 days in a row. Nice!

[nsacpi]

The Uptons have both struggled against Eovaldi. Uggla on the other hand has an OPS of .836 against him in 16 plate appearances. Fredi's decisions on who to rest today make sense in light of this information. But I'm sure he'll be here soon enough to explain his thinking.

[sturg33]

That lineup does not impose much fear, I'd say

[nsacpi]

You have to play your bench players some to keep them sharp.

[Teheran_49]

That lineup does not impose much fear, I'd say

Yeah but it's usually these type of lineups that score 4-5 runs.

[sturg33]

Yeah but it's usually these type of lineups that score 4-5 runs.

People always say that. Not sure if it's true. Would be interesting if there was a way to do a study on it.

[jsebe10]

That lineup does not impose much fear, I'd say

I'm sitting in Atl traffic right now heading to the game and I will honestly say I'm debating on turning this btch around and heading back to the house bc of this sh1t show of a lineup. Eat a fat black one Fredi

[Teheran_49]

People always say that. Not sure if it's true. Would be interesting if there was a way to do a study on it.

LOL, I'm sure it doesn't happen as much but it just seems that way.

[Teheran_49]

I'm sitting in Atl traffic right now heading to the game and I will honestly say I'm debating on turning this btch around and heading back to the house bc of this sh1t show of a lineup. Eat a fat black one Fredi

It's a noon game, c'mon man. We also haven't had many off days either and have played some extra inning games. Guys need some rest, every manager in baseball tends to do this.

[Teheran_49]

I actually wish R.Pena was in there and Uggla took a day off. Yeah, even though Uggla doesn't have much to show for it he has hit the ball hard to RF more times than I saw all of last year.

[jsebe10]

It's a noon game, c'mon man. We also haven't had many off days either and have played some extra inning games. Guys need some rest, every manager in baseball tends to do this.

There's a day off tomorrow and you have opportunity to win the series. If we won last night instead of Herbandez vending us over, then yea I see the point. But this lineup isn't fair to Harang. At leave Gattis in instead of Laird ass

[weso1]

That lineup does not impose much fear, I'd say

You must not have noticed Laird in the lineup.

[thethe]

Its really odd to me that Uggla is just in there everyday.

[The Chosen One]

Wren is trying to let Uggla improve his trade value.

[nsacpi]

Its really odd to me that Uggla is just in there everyday.

I'd like to see Pastornicky at second about once a week. So far he's gotten one game and the season is three weeks old. Looking at the matchups in the Reds series, I see that Uggla has an OPS of .485 against Bailey, 1.817 against Leake and .919 against Cueto. So there is one logical game where he should get a rest.

[stpeteirish]

Evoldi is a similar pitcher to Fernandez, not as good, but he'll attack the Braves hitters the same way Fernandez did, with the fastball and using the breaking ball away to the RHH's as an out pitch. So I'm glad Fredi got some of the guys who were totally helpless last night out, like Gattis and Justin. Moving Bj out of the 2 hole is always appreciated.

Would have like to see another singles hitter in there instead of Uggla (one that can actually field would be ideal), but, overall, its a good lineup for the circumstances.

Harang should be able to continue his hot start vs a Marlin team that looks almost as clueless at the plate as we do.

[sturg33]

Its really odd to me that Uggla is just in there everyday.

I think there is maybe some truth to the idea of him having a month or two leash and is getting every opportunity to prove his value and worth before the cord is cut.

[thethe]

I think there is maybe some truth to the idea of him having a month or two leash and is getting every opportunity to prove his value and worth before the cord is cut.

Possibly this and its allowing LaStella to get into a groove as well. He isn't hitting for power but TLS is still not striking out and getting on base. That is what we need more than anything else.

[nsacpi]

I think there is maybe some truth to the idea of him having a month or two leash and is getting every opportunity to prove his value and worth before the cord is cut.

His OPS is .616 so far. He's looked better at the plate, but so far the results have not been good. I think he needs to be above .700 to stay in the lineup given his defensive issues.

[thethe]

His OPS is .616 so far. He's looked better at the plate, but so far the results have not been good. I think he needs to be above .700 to stay in the lineup given his defensive issues.

I think 700 is still pathetic considering what he gives up in the field.

[The Chosen One]

Hopefully Dan goes on the DL for old age or something .

[50PoundHead]

His OPS is .616 so far. He's looked better at the plate, but so far the results have not been good. I think he needs to be above .700 to stay in the lineup given his defensive issues.

I'd say .750, but I always have to remember how much I despise Uggla as a player and not let that color my view. I can subscribe to sturg33's view that this is all about Uggla getting every chance to succeed and then move his butt if La Stella is deemed ready.

I still have questions about La Stella, but I'm ready to hand the job to him.

[The Chosen One]

I was the one that brought it up first... not sturg. :(

[mfree80]

I think giving Pastor a shot would yield pleasant results.

[jpx7]

You must not have noticed Laird in the lineup.

And the added advantage: Fredi gets to manage from the field.

[sturg33]

I don't think anyone on the current roster is a better option than Uggla. But I think LaStella would be

[rico43]

It's a noon game, c'mon man. We also haven't had many off days either and have played some extra inning games. Guys need some rest, every manager in baseball tends to do this.

They're playing something like 16 straight days. Have a clue.

[PawPawMaxwell]

JS comment about being back on budget soon keeps running thru my hea

Can Uggla be part of his plan?

[NinersSBChamps]

I don't think anyone on the current roster is a better option than Uggla. But I think LaStella would be

I don't get the love for LaStella. Why couldn't he beat Pastronicky for a spot on the roster? I understand he wasn't going to supplant Uggla coming out of ST, but if laStella is so good why didn't he make the roster?

[The Chosen One]

And the added advantage: Fredi gets to manage from the field.

Disadvantage: He won't be able to post on here with us when he's on the field.

[nsacpi]

From spring training, I don't think La Stella's defense would be an improvement over Uggla's. But his hitting would.

[The Chosen One]

Hopefully one of my esteemed colleagues will change the date from 4/22 to 4/23. :Bunchie1:

[Hawk]

Would anybody here do Uggla straight up for Weeks?

[The Chosen One]

Would anybody here do Uggla straight up for Weeks?

Uh. I think Dan just got remarried.

[Hawk]

Uh. I think Dan just got remarried.

Haha, it took me a second ...

[sturg33]

I don't get the love for LaStella. Why couldn't he beat Pastronicky for a spot on the roster? I understand he wasn't going to supplant Uggla coming out of ST, but if laStella is so good why didn't he make the roster?

Because you'd rather a good hitting prospect playing ever day than riding the bench

[Hawk]

Harang looks sharp and aggressive.

[The Chosen One]

Heywood 5 game hitting streak. Avg still under .200 lol

[zitothebrave]

Because you'd rather a good hitting prospect playing ever day than riding the bench

Also TLS needs work on his defense playing in the field every day is iportant.

[UNCBlue012]

Good to see Jason get a few hits.

[jpx7]

Disadvantage: He won't be able to post on here with us when he's on the field.

Sure, but he's live-tweeting from the squat between pitches.

[UNCBlue012]

The biggest problem I've seen all year with this team offensively is first-pitch swings. Some guys have a lot of success with that (Freeman for example), but they have to be patient. When they are, we are fantastic at driving up pitch counts. Just need to do it.

[Hawk]

That was a solid $50K AB from Doumit.

[UNCBlue012]

Another wasted opportunity. As good as this team is, they HAVE to start taking advantage. We have really good hitters yet we don't capitalize.

[NinersSBChamps]

lol some Marlins player yelling "OMG"

[NinersSBChamps]

CJ is cool.

[USMA76]

I get that it's difficult for Doumit to get into any sort of hitting groove as infrequently as he bats. However, I've yet to see an AB from him in which he didn't look lost and overmatched. He knew his role on the team going in and he's done nothing to strengthen his case for additional PT.

[The Chosen One]

Fredi should've bunted with Simmons and Freeman with Heyward on. Runner on 3rd with 2 outs.

[jpx7]

Would anybody here do Uggla straight up for Weeks?

Unsavory.

[sturg33]

Harang looking good out there

[NinersSBChamps]

What is Zaxbys?

[The Chosen One]

What is Zaxbys?

Kind of like Chick Fil A. Everything is basically chicken sandwiches.

[NinersSBChamps]

Uggla with a professional at bat.

[NinersSBChamps]

Kind of like Chick Fil A. Everything is basically chicken sandwiches.

Do they have them in Savannah? Or only in Atlanta? That would suck because it's a long drive.

[The Chosen One]

Just read on the Braves Facebook page someone wrote "Fire Wren, howcome the Marlins consistently get guys like Beckett, Josh Johnson, Nolasco, Fernadnez, and Eovaldi and we can't?"

[The Chosen One]

Do they have them in Savannah? Or only in Atlanta? That would suck because it's a long drive.

I believe it's a regional thing. Kind of like Bojangles. If you're looking for the best fried chicken, you'll have to try Krispy-Chic. Only in GA

[The Chosen One]

Fredi doing work with the bat.

[NinersSBChamps]

Get off of Laird's nuts.

[NinersSBChamps]

Just read on the Braves Facebook page someone wrote "Fire Wren, howcome the Marlins consistently get guys like Beckett, Josh Johnson, Nolasco, Fernadnez, and Eovaldi and we can't?"

Where was that at? I just looked at didn't see it.

[Julio3000]

HOT HANDS is a K machine.

[Julio3000]

Would anybody here do Uggla straight up for Weeks?

Jen Harang, depending on how the negotiations go.

[UNCBlue012]

This Harang deal is becoming insane. I can't believe how good he's been.

PLEASE no jinx.

[jpx7]

HOT HANDS is a K machine.

Stewing up some Hot Harang Water for the children.

[NinersSBChamps]

Laird>

[Julio3000]

Stewing up some Hot Harang Water for the children.

Hot Ham Harang has a ring to it.

[jpx7]

Hot Ham Harang has a ring to it.

Thousand Jen Dressing on the side, please.

[Julio3000]

Thousand Jen Dressing on the side, please.

Salad dressing, but for some reason I don't want to eat it.

[thethe]

I feel like my whole understanding of the universe has been turned upside down watching Harang dominate like this.

[jpx7]

I feel like my whole understanding of the universe has been turned upside down watching Harang dominate like this.

Warm feelings are cold; cold feelings are warm.

http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/article_large/hash/6f/91/6f91d07aa30e583d8a22ede5617a3a39.jpg?itok=45IpcK0t

[sturg33]

7Ks through 4.

Ridiculous

[nsacpi]

This Harang deal is becoming insane. I can't believe how good he's been.

PLEASE no jinx.

Just an incredible run of luck, including facing the Marlins in this start and his next one.

[USMA76]

Glad to see my griping about Doumit's ineptitude at the plate helped him get an RBI in his next AB. :)

[TURBO]

BOOMHARANG!

[zitothebrave]

Just an incredible run of luck, including facing the Marlins in this start and his next one.

He is having an incredible run of luck.

But he's also producing quality results. So far a 2.25 FIP and 3.81 xFIP.

[thethe]

HOW IS THIS HAPPENING!?!?!?!?

[TDlxANDER]

Would anybody here do Uggla straight up for Weeks?

There'd have to be a girl involved for me. It's not gay in a three way.

[stpeteirish]

teams well on their way towards a quick exit on getaway day. But they've got no where to go, both off tomorrow. Pretty dumb to play aday game.

[NinersSBChamps]

I have heard of elephants painting, but never a Harangantan painting!

[NinersSBChamps]

teams well on their way towards a quick exit on getaway day. But they've got no where to go, both off tomorrow. Pretty dumb to play aday game.

Day games are awesome.

[zitothebrave]

Heyward is in a real Chris Johnsonesque form. last 5 games he's 8/22 (.364) with only 1 walk adn 1 extra base hit. Need that patient and powerful Heyward to combine with this Heyward

[USMA76]

Freeman is now killing more rallies than the Tsar's Cavalry. (For those of you that remember Dr. Zhivago.)

[jpx7]

Meanwhile: Freeman looks to have fallen into a mini-rut.

[lward343]

Freddie needs a day off. Sit him and let him regroup. Never seen him this bad.

[Teheran_49]

They're playing something like 16 straight days. Have a clue.

Um I think that's pretty much what my statement stated.

[The Chosen One]

Time for Fredi to move Freeman down to 8th to get his confidence and walks back up.

[sturg33]

Seems like he has had big opportunities every game and is not only getting out, but often times hitting in to double plays. That's 3 that I remember

[mfree80]

Has Freddy really lost 100 points of Batting Average in a week?

[TDlxANDER]

GIVE THE MONEY BACK FREEMAN!!! YOUR NAME IS A LIE!!!!

[The Chosen One]

Ever since the HBP against WSH Freeman has been pretty pedestrian.

[zitothebrave]

I knew Freddie was gonna have to cool off cause his start to the month was insane, since his peak his last 9 games he's hitting .222/.317/.389 Hopefully he gets hot again. Right now seemingly everyone in our lineup sucks at hitting right now.

[NinersSBChamps]

Relax. Freeman got something in his eye in New York I believe.
He has vision problems right now.

[The Chosen One]

OK I'm a believer in the Harantang Gang.

Trade Gavin Floyd. Hale to Pen.

[USMA76]

Bloop/fluke hit ties the game and leaves two in scoring position...ouch.

[NinersSBChamps]

OK I'm a believer in the Harantang Gang.

Trade Gavin Floyd. Hale to Pen.

It's spelled orangutan.

[TDlxANDER]

I'm not watching....should Dan have caught it?

[NinersSBChamps]

Feel bad for the pitchers who have their great starts wasted on a nightly basis.

[nsacpi]

Le Grand Harang!

[50PoundHead]

Bloop/fluke hit ties the game and leaves two in scoring position...ouch.

Any chance for Uggla to get it or simply well placed? Can't tell from Gameday.

[50PoundHead]

Bloop/fluke hit ties the game and leaves two in scoring position...ouch.

Any chance for Uggla to get it or simply well placed? Can't tell from Gameday.

[TURBO]

I'm not watching....should Dan have caught it?

No. Just in dead mans land.

[bravesnumberone]

Score some ****ing runs, damnit.

[TURBO]

Any chance for Uggla to get it or simply well placed? Can't tell from Gameday.

No ball was hit to shallow center.

[lward343]

Any chance for Uggla to get it or simply well placed? Can't tell from Gameday.

No chance for anyone to get it. Real problem is Stanton clearly went around on a check swing for strike 3 but they let him off.

[TDlxANDER]

No. Just in dead mans land.

Thanks....I really wanted to be able to blame Dan

[The Chosen One]

Trade Floyd, Hale to pen and then...
http://i62.tinypic.com/2pzjq4o.jpg

[NinersSBChamps]

Any chance for Uggla to get it or simply well placed? Can't tell from Gameday.

Ball dropped in between 4 players. Nobody should have caught it.

[jpx7]

Any chance for Uggla to get it or simply well placed? Can't tell from Gameday.

No. Just in dead mans land.

I think it'd be fine to blame Uggla, all the same.

[TURBO]

Any chance for Uggla to get it or simply well placed? Can't tell from Gameday.

No ball was hit to shallow center.

[NinersSBChamps]

Turbo do you play mlb the show?

[50PoundHead]

Thanks....I really wanted to be able to blame Dan

My exact sentiments.

[50PoundHead]

Thanks....I really wanted to be able to blame Dan

My exact sentiments.

[The Chosen One]

Dan got a hit!!!

[nsacpi]

superb AB by Uggla

[NinersSBChamps]

Any ideas for the trivia question? I am thinking Soriano or Pujols.

[The Chosen One]

Any ideas for the trivia question? I am thinking Soriano or Pujols.

Whats the question?

[TURBO]

Turbo do you play mlb the show?

Yeah. I will be playing it on PS4 this year. Cant wait.

[TURBO]

Turbo do you play mlb the show?

Yeah. I will be playing it on PS4 this year. Cant wait.

[UNCBlue012]

This offense. I swear.

[The Chosen One]

This offense. I swear.

Ever since you showed up round these here parts, our offense has sucked.

[The Chosen One]

With Harang and Laird as the battery today, is this the heaviest pitcher-catcher battery in major league history?

[TURBO]

Site running sluggish for anyone else?

[UNCBlue012]

Ever since you showed up round these here parts, our offense has sucked. somehow the team doesn't like me...

[jpx7]

Site running sluggish for anyone else?

Just seeing lots of double posts.

[jpx7]

Site running sluggish for anyone else?

Just seeing lots of double posts.

[The Chosen One]

Site running sluggish for anyone else?

Site works fine for me. Sorry to hear it's running at the speed of Laird for yall.

[lward343]

Come pitch for the Atlanta Braves... where giving up one run almost guarantees you a no decision or loss!

[NinersSBChamps]

Whats the question?

Most career hits by an active player against Harang.

[nsacpi]

Good move Fredi bringing Walden in.

[jpx7]

Sorry to hear it's running at the speed of Laird for yall.

You know what they say:

e=mcLaird

[NinersSBChamps]

Yeah. I will be playing it on PS4 this year. Cant wait.

Shucks. Nobody has it for the ps3.

[The Chosen One]

Most career hits by an active player against Harang.
Hmm. Has to be NL Central.

So maybe Aramis Ramirez.

[NinersSBChamps]

Walden's Pond!!!!

[The Chosen One]

Walden books a K!

[zitothebrave]

With Harang and Laird as the battery today, is this the heaviest pitcher-catcher battery in major league history?

Too bad there can't be a Bartolo COlon Prince fielder battery thatt would be amazing.

[The Chosen One]

Too bad there can't be a Bartolo COlon Prince fielder battery thatt would be amazing.

Bartolo-Mo Vaughn? What about the late Rod Beck?

[TURBO]

Walden is a bad man.

[NinersSBChamps]

Too bad there can't be a Bartolo COlon Prince fielder battery thatt would be amazing.

David Wells says hi. And he drunk too.

[jpx7]

Walden's Pond!!!!

Henry David Thoreauing heat.

[stpeteirish]

getting Evoldi out of the game is pretty big. We never seem to hit that guy. Now get Dobbs out.

[The Chosen One]

Waldenbooks 3 k's!

[zitothebrave]

Glad he used Walden to get Dobbs out and didn't do something dumb like Bring in Avilan.

[nsacpi]

Well done Jordan Walden!

[The Chosen One]

Harang can't blame the offense.

They gave him one run to play with.

[NinersSBChamps]

Henry David Thoreauing heat.

Glad someone here has a brain. Bunch of young pups here usually.

:Alone:

[UNCBlue012]

I love Walden so much

[NinersSBChamps]

I love Walden so much

Save it for the Wild West forum.

[bravesnumberone]

Can Justin just hit one freaking fastball?

[NinersSBChamps]

Can Justin just hit one freaking fastball?

Doubtful.

[stpeteirish]

Can Justin just hit one freaking fastball?

carved up by the horrible carlos Marmol

[The Chosen One]

YES MIKE DUNN IS COMING IN!!!

[NinersSBChamps]

No double switch with Justin and Doumit? Granted Justin isn't a defensive wizard, but he is much better than Doumit.

[lward343]

Totally inept at the plate. This is getting embarrassing.

[NinersSBChamps]

I really dislike Avilan in any situation that isn't a blowout.

[sentenza]

What's the problem with Avilan this season? He looks like he has a discomfort.

[NinersSBChamps]

Carpenter time?

[nsacpi]

Fredi doing a good job today.

[jpx7]

Fredi doing a good job today.

Catching keeps his body and his mind limber.

[bravesnumberone]

At least Freeman can't kill a rally this time. Time for him to elevate his game.

[sentenza]

Can this team score some runs please! Where's the offense?

[lward343]

Good job, Good effort Freddie. Really inspired performance today.

[NinersSBChamps]

For the second and last time! Freeman is having issues with his vision. He got something in his eye a few games back.

[bravesnumberone]

For the second and last time! Freeman is having issues with his vision. He got something in his eye a few games back.

Then get it removed/give him a day off, because he's hurting the team right now.

[jpx7]

Where's the offense?

Well, it's in what we call a light to no coma.

[nsacpi]

gotta pinch hit for Schafer against the lefty

[nsacpi]

Good. Gattis. Fredi really is focused today.

[NinersSBChamps]

Good. Gattis. Fredi really is focused today.

Probably because he got less time to sleep last night. More time Fredi has to think the worse the decisions he makes.

[UNCBlue012]

GATTIS!!!!!

[TURBO]

The Bear!!

[The Chosen One]

Bearrrrrr

[TDlxANDER]

Fredi...you daggum genius

[nsacpi]

The Gorn. Mr Clutch.

[lward343]

Oso.

[bravesnumberone]

Great job, Gattis!

And great call by Fredi!

[NinersSBChamps]

Crap we burned our closer already though.

[nsacpi]

They had to pitch to Gattis with Laird/Fredi on deck.

[50PoundHead]

I dumped on Gattis during the pre-season, but I'll have to admit he's been clutch thus far this year.

[thethe]

How could you not love Gattis. Man, that guy is awesome.

[nsacpi]

How could you not love Gattis. Man, that guy is awesome.

Our best player. With MVP awards, All-Star games and a HOF plaque in his future. After that the Nobel in physics.

[UNCBlue012]

There's the Craig we know and love! The velocity was fine and the pitches dirty! He did it in only 12 pitches too... not a beautiful win, but a win!

[TURBO]

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[nsacpi]

Time to put Kimbrel on the DL.

[NYCBrave]

Kimbrel to the DL after this game!!! omg!!!

[NinersSBChamps]

Velocity was still down. Hit 98 once and that was it.

[USMA76]

Velocity and command are back. That's the CK we're used to seeing.

[nsacpi]

We've won five of six series. Grinding em gnats into the dust.

[sentenza]

That's the old Craig Kimbrel!

[bravesnumberone]

Another series win. Would be nice to help our starters a little more, though.

[TDlxANDER]

Seems like Craig just gets a little rusty sometimes when he rests. But you don't want to overuse him either. Quite the pickle Fredi/Laird finds himself/themselves in.

[rico43]

That would be 16 strikeouts by Atlanta pitchers today (Harang 11, Walden 3, Kimbrel 2). Of course, Carpenter (1/3 of an inning) gets the win.

[rico43]

Crap we burned our closer already though.

Please quit being an a-hole when the team is winning.

[mossy]

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Another series win!!

[NinersSBChamps]

Please quit being an a-hole when the team is winning.

Relax partner. I was kidding.

[UNCBlue012]

The Braves pitchers this series had an ERA of 0.96 with 41Ks and only 5 Walks. That's unbelievable. I'm starting to think that this isn't a a fluke, these guys are good. Harang is awesome, I love the guys location and command.

[Nerfherders]

Gattis strikes again! That's one thing I love about having 3 catchers - Gattis is always a threat.

The best thing is Kimbrel seems to be OK. 5 K's in the last 6 batters faced.

[TDlxANDER]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/Mobile%20Uploads/B67EAAD1-9722-4AA2-A4A3-7460BA837E7A_zpsha5qrmke.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B67EAAD1-9722-4AA2-A4A3-7460BA837E7A_zpsha5qrmke.png.html)

Another series win!!

So photogenic

[benchguy]

Get a life


Good job, Good effort Freddie. Really inspired performance today.

[NinersSBChamps]

The Braves pitchers this series had an ERA of 0.96 with 41Ks and only 5 Walks. That's unbelievable. I'm starting to think that this isn't a a fluke, these guys are good. Harang is awesome, I love the guys location and command.

I agree the starting pitching has been better than anyone could of have imagined. They will falter a little bit, but I suspect they will be one of the best rotations all season long.

The offense is what I am most worried about though. Can't complain too much because we are winning games though.

[Heyward]

The Braves pitchers this series had an ERA of 0.96 with 41Ks and only 5 Walks. That's unbelievable. I'm starting to think that this isn't a a fluke, these guys are good. Harang is awesome, I love the guys location and command.

They wont keep it up to this level.

Still waiting for Harang to decline.

Bullpen/bench/lineup worried me more than the rotation, at least the starters.

[rico43]

Team ERA before the game was 2.16. So it went down. Again. The next long-term contract Wren needs to work out is with Roger McDowell.

[thethe]

So apparently Aaron Harang is the last pitcher since PEDRO MARTINEZ to start a season with 5 straight appearances of 6+ innings and 1ER or less.

WOW!

[The Chosen One]

"The year before Cliff Lee won the Cy Young Award he was in AAA, this is what's happened to Harang."

Good analysis there Paul Byrd.

[Hawk]

Ok, Paul Byrd just compared Aaron Harang to Cliff Lee the year he won the Cy Young (having been in AAA the year before [and, as an aside -- shopped to the Braves who were uninterested]). I'm thrilled with Harang's performance so far this season -- and wish him nothing but the best going forward -- but I do believe expectations need to be toned down just a bit.

[Hawk]

In other news, send my regards to Jenny Harang. She is obviously doing something right.

[zitothebrave]

Ok, Paul Byrd just compared Aaron Harang to Cliff Lee the year he won the Cy Young (having been in AAA the year before [and, as an aside -- shopped to the Braves who were uninterested]. I'm thrilled with Harang's performance so far this season -- and wish him nothing but the best going forward -- but I do believe expectations need to be toned down just a bit.

Yeah they need to be toned down but what if this is just one of those years. What if this is like Dickey's 2012 or Ian Kennedy's 2011. Guys have freaky seasons all of the time.

[PawPawMaxwell]

When are you doubters (you know who you are) going to get on Gattis' bandwagon? This is 3 games in 8 days with the game winning RBI. And quit crapping, I mean griping about Harang.

[Hawk]

Yeah they need to be toned down but what if this is just one of those years. What if this is like Dickey's 2012 or Ian Kennedy's 2011. Guys have freaky seasons all of the time.

True. And it's not like Harang hasn't been a Cy Young caliber pitcher in the past.

[Hawk]

When are you doubters (you know who you are) going to get on Gattis' bandwagon? This is 3 games in 8 days with the game winning RBI. And quit crapping, I mean griping about Harang.

But he can't throw runners out! :confused:

[thethe]

Yeah they need to be toned down but what if this is just one of those years. What if this is like Dickey's 2012 or Ian Kennedy's 2011. Guys have freaky seasons all of the time.

In Atlantas environment with McDowell as the pitching coach its certainly possible. THat would be something else man.

[thethe]

Yeah they need to be toned down but what if this is just one of those years. What if this is like Dickey's 2012 or Ian Kennedy's 2011. Guys have freaky seasons all of the time.

In Atlantas environment with McDowell as the pitching coach its certainly possible. THat would be something else man.

[Chipper Jones]

How about Harang. Stellar so far. Gotta love it.

[zitothebrave]

In Atlantas environment with McDowell as the pitching coach its certainly possible. THat would be something else man.

I don't think he'll be that amazing cause the odds are insane, but it certainly could happen.

[Julio3000]

Hot Hands has really been a godsend. Without him, we'd really be in the Hot Ham Water.

[stpeteirish]

The Braves pitchers this series had an ERA of 0.96 with 41Ks and only 5 Walks. That's unbelievable. I'm starting to think that this isn't a a fluke, these guys are good. Harang is awesome, I love the guys location and command.

take it with a grain of salt, the Marlins are a bad hitting team.

[jpx7]

How about Harang. Stellar so far. Gotta love it.

Don't you have a Dodgers series-victory to be predicting somewhere?

:YDS:

[Julio3000]

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff511/poinsett/fc49aeb1d7f049a4a320ede081b1bada_zps74a9d475.jpg

...which, btw, is Greek for "I have inhaled it!"

[Julio3000]

How about Harang. Stellar so far. Gotta love it.

Hey, man. Pleasure to have you here. Long time fan. Can you settle something for me really quick?

How many beers deep are you right now?

[MadduxFanII]

We got a vintage Mike Mussina season out of John Burkett just one season after we claimed him when the Devil Rays released him, so a good year out of Harang wouldn't be the unlikeliest thing to ever happen on the Turner Field pitcher's mound.

And honestly, pitchers are just weird. Things fall apart for no reason, then suddenly click for no reason. Some of us are old enough to remember when the Giants first traded Ryan Vogelsong. With Armando Rios. For Jason Schmidt. He gets his head beaten in for Pittsburgh, disappears, then shows up five years later and contends for an ERA title. You just try and ride the wave while you can.

[jpx7]

You just try and ride the wave while you can.

Or, in this case:

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[Julio3000]

Or, in this case:

http://cdn.gifbay.com/2013/01/ride_the_walrus-29123.gif

That is stunningly appropriate.

[NinersSBChamps]

Wonder if Brian Jordan will ever grace us with his presence? He has some amazing insight.

[cajunrevenge]

take it with a grain of salt, the Marlins are a bad hitting team.

The marlins aren't as bad of hitting team as last year. The infield is crappy but their outfield is prett good. A era under 1 is great even if we were facing a AAA team. I don't remember dominating the Astros like this and they had an A ball lineup.

[50PoundHead]

We got a vintage Mike Mussina season out of John Burkett just one season after we claimed him when the Devil Rays released him, so a good year out of Harang wouldn't be the unlikeliest thing to ever happen on the Turner Field pitcher's mound.

And honestly, pitchers are just weird. Things fall apart for no reason, then suddenly click for no reason. Some of us are old enough to remember when the Giants first traded Ryan Vogelsong. With Armando Rios. For Jason Schmidt. He gets his head beaten in for Pittsburgh, disappears, then shows up five years later and contends for an ERA title. You just try and ride the wave while you can.

As the late Joaquin Andujar said when asked what his favorite English word was, he responded, "It's 'youneverknow.'"

Harang has been up and down during his career, but it's not like the guy has been total junk. It's about getting in a good groove and he's certainly in one now.

[Orphan Black]

Team ERA before the game was 2.16. So it went down. Again. The next long-term contract Wren needs to work out is with Roger McDowell.

Fire Harang though...the starters' ERA went up :)

[Chipper Jones]

Hey, man. Pleasure to have you here. Long time fan. Can you settle something for me really quick?

How many beers deep are you right now?

A dozen. No effect so far.

[Chipper Jones]

Don't you have a Dodgers series-victory to be predicting somewhere?

:YDS:
Nah, not until the end of July.

[jpx7]

That is stunningly appropriate.

So appropriate, it's actually sort of frightening.

[gtcway]

Anyone know if there's a way to watch the post game show anywhere online?

[CJC]

Any questions to Who is the 5th start when Minor comes back?

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[The Chosen One]

Anyone know if there's a way to watch the post game show anywhere online?

Nope. Brian Jordan Is exclusive to only those of us in the Southeast.

[thethe]

Any questions to Who is the 5th start when Minor comes back?

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Every single person on this forum should be thanking you for this.

Well done.

[The Chosen One]

Every single person on this forum should be thanking you for this.

Well done.

I'll see if I can sign him long term.

[thethe]

I'll see if I can sign him long term.

Just offer him arby and when scout comes calling we will get a first rounder.

[CJC]

I want a special chair in the clubhouse like Barry Bonds.

[Millwood1Hitter]

Wish I never had to see Paul Byrd ever again. After JS signed that scrub to that absurb 2 year deal along with acquiring Hampton and Ortiz, lead to the trading of my boy Milly. Plus I absolutely could not stand watching that guy pitch, flopping his freakin wings like a hawk.

[holden]

Is Harang on the juice?

[BremanFan88]

Is Harang on the juice?

He's wheezin the juice.

[thewupk]

I agree the starting pitching has been better than anyone could of have imagined. They will falter a little bit, but I suspect they will be one of the best rotations all season long.

The offense is what I am most worried about though. Can't complain too much because we are winning games though.

The Braves have been average offensively this season so far and that's with extreme struggles from various players. Some have shown improvement. Some haven't. And someone has a potential replacement at a moments notice. Still, I will take great pitching, great defense, and an average offense. That formula wins a lot of games. That said it's early as I still expect this offense to be in the top 5 of the NL when the season is over.

[Julio3000]

Is Harang on the juice?

He IS the juice.

[Julio3000]

Any questions to Who is the 5th start when Minor comes back?

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[VirginiaBrave]

Nope. Brian Jordan Is exclusive to only those of us in the Southeast.

There are parts of the Southeast the Nats claim unfortunately.

[The Chosen One]

There are parts of the Southeast the Nats claim unfortunately.

Welp. You're surely missing out on some gold.

[Julio3000]

"Harang is painting!"

Chip Caray, 4/23/14

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[VirginiaBrave]

Welp. You're surely missing out on some gold.

Not missing it, thanks to Directv. I did miss Braves Live today. What did he say this time? Bless his heart, Jordan is the worst analyst the Braves have ever had.

[AerchAngel]

The Braves have been average offensively this season so far and that's with extreme struggles from various players. Some have shown improvement. Some haven't. And someone has a potential replacement at a moments notice. Still, I will take great pitching, great defense, and an average offense. That formula wins a lot of games. That said it's early as I still expect this offense to be in the top 5 of the NL when the season is over.

We need Chipper to speak to the team and break down the batters and give them some lessons on pitch recognition and what to do with it.

[yeezus]

Or, in this case:

http://cdn.gifbay.com/2013/01/ride_the_walrus-29123.gif

I always heard the internet had everything, but now I truly believe it.

[AerchAngel]

I always heard the internet had everything, but now I truly believe it.

Looks like John Cena is riding Paul Heyman.

[rico43]

Washington losing 3-1 in ninth. Gio Gonzalez has driven in the only run. Weaver dealt for six innings.

[rico43]

DOB tweeted at 9:30 that Hale is starting Saturday, not Minor.