GDT 7/13 vs Reds Injured Outfield Edition

[stpeteirish]

LF Costanza
SS Simmons
1b Freeman
C McCann
2b Uggla
3b C Johnson
CF R Johnson
RF Terdoslavich
P Minor

Guess this it what it takes to get CJ up the order.

[Julio3000]

LF Costanza
SS Simmons
1b Freeman
C McCann
2b Uggla
3b C Johnson
CF R Johnson
RF Terdoslavich
P Minor

Guess this it what it takes to get CJ up the order.

J-Hey about to get Wally Pipp'd

[ChapelHillMatt]

HE'S BACK!

WE HAVE FOUND OUR LEADOFF HITTER

[Braves1976]

If nothing else, Constanza is great defensively in leftfield.

[Julio3000]

Senor Manos Calientes his own self.

[sentenza]

from O'Brien


In clubhouse today, Laird reminded #Braves Fredi G that Laird had a couple of games in OF and Kimbrel told manager he "power shags" in BP


Try this! I would love to see him in CF! :flirty::flirty::flirty:

[Gary82]

Chipper Jones ‏@RealCJ10 3h
No calls from Frank or Fredi yet! #wontholdmybreath Lol!

Chipper can play OF

[sentenza]

Braves DL in 2013: Beachy, Venters, CMart, DeWitt, EOF, Pena, Gattis, Schafer, Freeman, McCann, Janish, Heyward, Walden, Ayala
and some more which only missed some games!

[Tapate50]

That DeWitt injury looms large!

[Dalyn]

LF Costanza



I knew it. Fredi is an open book with all the pages torn out.

[Julio3000]

I knew it. Fredi is an open book with all the pages torn out.

You knew he would be leading off, too.

Be careful what you wish for, folks.

[ChapelHillMatt]

What other options did he have?

[NinersSBChamps]

Cincinnati Reds:
1. LF: Chris Heisey
2. CF: Shin-Soo Choo
3. 1B: Joey Votto
4. 2B: Brandon Phillips
5. RF: Jay Bruce
6. 3B: Todd Frazier
7. SS: Zack Cozart
8. C: Corky Miller
9. SP: Homer Bailey

Going to need Minor's best effort today if we have any chance of winning. It's been over a month since he's won a start.

[Dalyn]

What other options did he have?

It isn't having Constanza there with this lineup that irritates me; it is that it took something like this for Fredi to replace Simmons with someone like Constanza. It is a joke.

[Dalyn]

Chris
Freeman
Uggla
McCann
Reed
Constanza
Simmons
Terdoslavich
P

That is what I would do.

[Julio3000]

What other options did he have?

I feel like Gerald makes a pretty strong case.

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff511/poinsett/gerald_fif_zps666bc1a5.jpg

[Dalyn]

You knew he would be leading off, too.

Be careful what you wish for, folks.


Yeah. :mad0182: Yeah.

[ChapelHillMatt]

I think the lineup is fine, we aren't talking about a long term solution here. We only need him for a couple of days, I like having his speed at the top of the lineup. He's played well in short stretches for us in the past. I don't see the big deal. All we are trying to do is make the best out of a bad situation.

[Bye Week]

It isn't having Constanza there with this lineup that irritates me; it is that it took something like this for Fredi to replace Simmons with someone like Constanza. It is a joke.


He doesn't have a lot of options dude. This team doesn't have a leadoff hitter other than Schafer and he is not going to start everyday over the Uptons or Heyward when they are healthy.

[goldfly]

that CJ still hits behind Uggla makes no sense to me

[drewdat]

You knew he would be leading off, too.

Be careful what you wish for, folks.

Hopefully the next couple days assuage Fredi's Constanz Craving.

[NinersSBChamps]

Just need to get a split for this series. It's not too unrealistic?

[Dalyn]

He doesn't have a lot of options dude. This team doesn't have a leadoff hitter other than Schafer and he is not going to start everyday over the Uptons or Heyward when they are healthy.

Schafer isn't a leadoff hitter. He is a bench player. Heyward is a much better option. Simmons is pretty much the worst option.

[Dalyn]

I think the lineup is fine, we aren't talking about a long term solution here. We only need him for a couple of days, I like having his speed at the top of the lineup. He's played well in short stretches for us in the past. I don't see the big deal. All we are trying to do is make the best out of a bad situation.

Like I said, I don't mind him being there considering the options.

[Braves1976]

I am hoping Constanza stays hot while he's here. He had an 8 game hitting streak going in AAA. Plus the only game he didn't have a hit in his last 10 or so he walked twice. So for at least his last ten games Constanza has been on one of his hot streaks. He can really help an offense when he's on a hot streak. It's just outside of those streaks he doesn't bring much offensively.

[sentenza]

Ok, let the spring training line-up hit them out of Turner Field!

[Dalyn]

Here is a better way to clarify my issue:

With a healthy lineup, Fredi believes that Simmons is the best leadoff option. With THIS crippled lineup, which includes Simmons, he thinks Constanza is.

[Braves1976]

Chris
Freeman
Uggla
McCann
Reed
Constanza
Simmons
Terdoslavich
P

That is what I would do.

CJ is 0-9 with 5 strikeouts vs Homer. So this wouldn't be a game to try him up top.

[AUTiger7222]

Seriously don't understand the Jose Constanza love. In 2011 after his hot start he came crashing back down to earth when he hit .170/.204/.170 (.304) in 50 PA. In 2012 in 86 PA he hit .250/.321/.276 (.598). This year at Gwinnett he was hitting .263/.320/.305 (.625).

And I should clarify I'm not just talking about this board. I'm talking about from Braves fans in general.

[Julio3000]

I think the answer is simple. Anyone without a broken bone should be in the lineup. Jason, BJ, Justin, Gattis . . . all these guys are in their 20s, and therefore immune to serious injury.

[Dalyn]

CJ is 0-9 with 5 strikeouts vs Homer. So this wouldn't be a game to try him up top.

Bet he has a less-worse game than Simmons. How well Constanza does depends on how deep the catcher is playing.

[ChapelHillMatt]

Here is a better way to clarify my issue:

With a healthy lineup, Fredi believes that Simmons is the best leadoff option. With THIS crippled lineup, which includes Simmons, he thinks Constanza is.

He only moved him down one spot in the order. You are making way too big of an issue out of this.

[Dalyn]

He only moved him down one spot in the order. You are making way too big of an issue out of this.

I am just discussing the situation.

[Braves1976]

Seriously don't understand the Jose Constanza love. In 2011 after his hot start he came crashing back down to earth when he hit .170/.204/.170 (.304) in 50 PA. In 2012 in 86 PA he hit .250/.321/.276 (.598). This year at Gwinnett he was hitting .263/.320/.305 (.625).

And I should clarify I'm not just talking about this board. I'm talking about from Braves fans in general.

A lot of casual fans likely just remember how much he helped us his first call-up. He started hot and folks remember that hot streak. As I noted earlier, Constanza was hot in AAA so I am just hoping it continues while he's here. I agree (and also noted in my post) that he doesn't bring much offensively outside of when he's on a hot streak. However, Constanza does have at least one very good hot streak per season, but he still doesn't hit enough otherwise.

[AUTiger7222]

He only moved him down one spot in the order. You are making way too big of an issue out of this.

But Simmons may do well in the 2nd spot.

1st - .230/.266/.333 (.600) in 260 PA
2nd - .313/.328/.391 (.719) in 68 PA
7th - .273/.365/.436 (.801) in 63 PA
8th - .290/.338/.406 (.744) in 151 PA

Pretty much any spot that isn't the lead off spot is a much better spot for Simba.

But the fact that he has to get Constanza on the roster to move him is the point. Heyward would be a great option in the lead off spot.

[NinersSBChamps]

So, what will be the GDT disagreement today?

[Braves1976]

But Simmons may do well in the 2nd spot.

1st - .230/.266/.333 (.600) in 260 PA
2nd - .313/.328/.391 (.719) in 68 PA
7th - .273/.365/.436 (.801) in 63 PA
8th - .290/.338/.406 (.744) in 151 PA

Pretty much any spot that isn't the lead off spot is a much better spot for Simba.

But the fact that he has to get Constanza on the roster to move him is the point. Heyward would be a great option in the lead off spot.

As you know, I've said Simmons makes more sense batting second than lead-off. I've also long wanted Heyward to lead-off given our options but Fredi will be Fredi.

[sentenza]

http://www.gif-paradies.de/gifs/sport/baseball/baseball_0096.gif

[AUTiger7222]

As you know, I've said Simmons makes more sense batting second than lead-off. I've also long wanted Heyward to lead-off given our options but Fredi will be Fredi.

Fredi Gonna Fredi

[Braves1976]

Oh no, now it seems Freeman is hurting.

[stpeteirish]

I just hope we can get thru the first inning without giving up runs. Seems like it happens every night.

[AUTiger7222]

Will this be 4 games in a row the Braves give up a run(s) in the 1st inning?

[NinersSBChamps]

Here we go again.

[AUTiger7222]

Ugh!

[AUTiger7222]

Joe West Gonna Joe West

[AUTiger7222]

HUGE STRIKEOUT MINOR!

[AerchAngel]

Egads, AAA outfield and Minor walking people. Okay, back to work for me.

[NinersSBChamps]

One more MM!

[AUTiger7222]

At em ball! I'll take it!

[NinersSBChamps]

Good job wiggling out of that one Mike.

[Braves1976]

Whew, thank God that bullet was right at someone. Minor got out of it but it wasn't his best inning. Hopefully he now settles in and pitches a gem. Let's get him some early runs boys!

[Gary82]

We're very lucky they didn't score in that inning. Good job Minor.

[AUTiger7222]

I am so sick of hearing how the Braves don't have a true lead off hitter. You don't need a true lead off hitter to win. Look at the Yankees of the 1990s.

[Dalyn]

Too bad the shortstop wasn't a little deeper on that one.

[mfree80]

Strike zone appears bigger than recent days.

[Dalyn]

I am so sick of hearing how the Braves don't have a true lead off hitter. You don't need a true lead off hitter to win. Look at the Yankees of the 1990s.

You know what is worse than an atypical leadoff hitter? A bad one.

[stpeteirish]

Whew, thank God that bullet was right at someone. Minor got out of it but it wasn't his best inning. Hopefully he now settles in and pitches a gem. Let's get him some early runs boys!

yeah I'll take it. Our starters have usually been pretty good about settling down after a bad first.

[AUTiger7222]

Dear Braves, please stop diving head first into first base!

[NinersSBChamps]

No strikeouts...baby steps!

[NinersSBChamps]

I am so sick of hearing how the Braves don't have a true lead off hitter. You don't need a true lead off hitter to win. Look at the Yankees of the 1990s.

Those Yankees teams were were very good and didn't need a lead off hitter. We don't have that luxury.

[Dalyn]

BJ catches that one.

[Braves1976]

Terrible defense by Reed Johnson. Pastornicky can do better than that or even Constanza.

[TURBO]

BJ catches that one.

I think so too

[sentenza]

Oh no!
Leadoff triple!

[NinersSBChamps]

Bad reaction from Reed, but Coazrt laced that ball. Minor looks bad early on. Let's see some magic Mike right now.

[emk418]

Our rotation has become an issue.

[Braves1976]

Reed cost us that run, that isn't on Minor. That was a terrible route by Reed.

[NinersSBChamps]

Chris Davis is good. 36th homer.

[ChapelHillMatt]

But Simmons may do well in the 2nd spot.

1st - .230/.266/.333 (.600) in 260 PA
2nd - .313/.328/.391 (.719) in 68 PA
7th - .273/.365/.436 (.801) in 63 PA
8th - .290/.338/.406 (.744) in 151 PA

Pretty much any spot that isn't the lead off spot is a much better spot for Simba.

But the fact that he has to get Constanza on the roster to move him is the point. Heyward would be a great option in the lead off spot.

Has nothing to do with where he hits in the order, it has to do with his approach at the plate. The reason he shouldn't hit leadoff right now is because he's not swinging the bat well, he tries to pull everything. If he starts hitting line drives and focuses on using the whole field I have no problem with him leading off for this team.

[mfree80]

Perhaps an explanation for the "Wood to the MLB rotation comment"

Referring to Emk.

[TURBO]

Might be a long day

[NinersSBChamps]

This is getting ridiculous.

[sentenza]

It's a double, I think!

[TURBO]

The break is very much needed bu our guys right now

[TURBO]

How many damn hits does Choo have against us.

[TDlxANDER]

Good thing that wasn't a HR. oh wait...the run scored anyway.

[ChapelHillMatt]

Minor needed to shut down this team today, I guess that's not going to happen.

[AUTiger7222]

Those Yankees teams were were very good and didn't need a lead off hitter. We don't have that luxury.

It doesn't matter how good your team is. All you need in a lead off hitter is someone with a great OBP. The Braves have a guy capable of doing that in Jason Heyward. Having good speed and being a great baserunner is overrated in my opinion as a lead off hitter.


Has nothing to do with where he hits in the order, it has to do with his approach at the plate. The reason he shouldn't hit leadoff right now is because he's not swinging the bat well, he tries to pull everything. If he starts hitting line drives and focuses on using the whole field I have no problem with him leading off for this team.

So you don't think his approach changes based on where he is in the lineup that causes him to hit much better when he's not in the lead off spot?

[Bj1133]

Sure looked like Minor was getting squeezed on those 1st 2 pitches to Choo - both looked pretty close to strikes to me

[Braves1976]

The ump wasn't giving Minor the inside corner that Choo AB. But that's no reason to throw it where he did. That run is on Minor certainly.

[TDlxANDER]

The break is very much needed bu our guys right now

Been needing it for 3+ months now

[sentenza]

51 pitches after 2 innings! Good, we send Wood down!

[stpeteirish]

Minor needed to shut down this team today, I guess that's not going to happen.

Yeah, we don't have a #1 starter, whole rotation seems to be fading from an excellent start.

[Braves1976]

Sure looked like Minor was getting squeezed on those 1st 2 pitches to Choo - both looked pretty close to strikes to me

He has been squeezing Minor on and off going back to 1st. Mainly not calling corner strikes here and there.

[TURBO]

51 pitches after 2 innings! Good, we send Wood down!

He couldnt have pitched these next 2 days anyways.

[NinersSBChamps]

51 pitches after 2 innings! Good, we send Wood down!

Doubt he would have been available to pitch the rest of the series.

[ChapelHillMatt]

It doesn't matter how good your team is. All you need in a lead off hitter is someone with a great OBP. The Braves have a guy capable of doing that in Jason Heyward. Having good speed and being a great baserunner is overrated in my opinion as a lead off hitter.



So you don't think his approach changes based on where he is in the lineup that causes him to hit much better when he's not in the lead off spot?

No, I think his approach changes after he hits a homer. He gets pull happy.

If his approach changed based on where he was hitting in the lineup the leadoff spot would be better for him because all he's being asked to do was set the table. Fact is those other stats are small sample sizes. I think you are looking for answers and you think you've found it but it's not that simple.

And again Heyward hits 2nd so his OBP skills are just as valuable there as they would be in the leadoff spot. Switching him and Simmons isn't going to all of a sudden fix our offensive problems.

[TURBO]

Strike 2 to Mac was not a strike.

[TDlxANDER]

Why is the organization so quick to replace a starter, but BJ still played everyday?

[Braves1976]

This ump has so far given Homer pitches he'd not been giving Minor.

[NinersSBChamps]

Bailey looks good early on. If he gets locked in early this game is over.

[Braves1976]

CJ still cannot hit Homer, now 0-10 with 6 strikeouts.

[Braves1976]

Bailey looks good early on. If he gets locked in early this game is over.

Yep, I don't see us scoring much off him today. Not with this line-up.

[AUTiger7222]

No, I think his approach changes after he hits a homer. He gets pull happy.

If his approach changed based on where he was hitting in the lineup the leadoff spot would be better for him because all he's being asked to do was set the table. Fact is those other stats are small sample sizes. I think you are looking for answers and you think you've found it but it's not that simple.

And again Heyward hits 2nd so his OBP skills are just as valuable there as they would be in the leadoff spot. Switching him and Simmons isn't going to all of a sudden fix our offensive problems.

I'm saying to switch Heyward and Simmons have our offense all of a sudden be unstoppable. But I believe it's a start. Simmons getting the most at-bats on the team is dumb. Heyward is one of the Braves best 2 or 3 hitters so him getting the most at-bats would be smart.

[Dalyn]

Bailey looks good early on. If he gets locked in early this game is over.

He looks really good.

[ChapelHillMatt]

I'm saying to switch Heyward and Simmons have our offense all of a sudden be unstoppable. But I believe it's a start. Simmons getting the most at-bats on the team is dumb. Heyward is one of the Braves best 2 or 3 hitters so him getting the most at-bats would be smart.

You act like Heyward is batting 7th, he's batting 2nd every night he plays.

If it were up to me I'd have Heyward lead off and Chris Johnson batting 2nd but if all you are going to do is flip flop them then I don't see the point. Heyward would get on and then Simmons probably would hit into a DP. I'd rather Upton and Freeman hit behind Heyward than Simmons.

[TURBO]

Minor isnt getting the calls Bailey is

[TURBO]

Very good inning for Minor. Finally got that call

[elmonthc]

Bailey looks good early on. If he gets locked in early this game is over.

Theres the niners I remembee. Giving up before one time through the line up.

[Braves1976]

Minor isnt getting the calls Bailey is

Nope, if he had been this game is probably only 1-0 at worst. Plus Minor would have a better pitch count, which is probably as much if not more of a concern.

[TURBO]

My OF fantasy team in my money is in shambles right now. Braun-not playing, may be suspended, J Upton-Hurt, Heyward-hurt, Carl Crawford Hurt.

[ChapelHillMatt]

Theres the niners I remembee. Giving up before one time through the line up.

People love to post "game is over"

[NinersSBChamps]

Theres the niners I remembee. Giving up before one time through the line up.

Not giving up. Just saying if Bailey starts dealing we are cooked with this lineup we have out there.

[AUTiger7222]

You act like Heyward is batting 7th, he's batting 2nd every night he plays.

If it were up to me I'd have Heyward lead off and Chris Johnson batting 2nd but if all you are going to do is flip flop them then I don't see the point. Heyward would get on and then Simmons probably would hit into a DP. I'd rather Upton and Freeman hit behind Heyward than Simmons.

But I wasn't just going to flip them. You said said what I would do. Heyward 1st and Johnson 2nd.

[NinersSBChamps]

Nope, if he had been this game is probably only 1-0 at worst. Plus Minor would have a better pitch count, which is probably as much if not more of a concern.

2-0 at best.

[TURBO]

Alright the leadoff man on. Lets do something with it.

[ChapelHillMatt]

But I wasn't just going to flip them. You said said what I would do. Heyward 1st and Johnson 2nd.

That I can get on board with.

[AUTiger7222]

Nice hit Reed

[TURBO]

Mark Bowman ‏@mlbbowman 37s

Flight was taking off when I sent that last tweet. If Wood were to take a rotation spot, yes I would assume it would be Medlen's. #Braves

[NinersSBChamps]

Has anyone heard how the other half of our SS team is doing today?

[Braves1976]

Wow, West is calling anything close on corners strikes for Homer. He doesn't need the help, he's sharp.

[jsebe10]

How is this lard ass still officiating in baseball?

[ChapelHillMatt]

How is this lard ass still officiating in baseball?

He's the Bill Shanks of umpires.....doesn't like to be questioned.

[Braves1976]

Fredi bunts at crazy times but let's Minor swing away twice there? OK...

[Dalyn]

Come on, Constanza! Lick that bat and slap that ball!

[Jay212033]

Maholm and Hudson are the weak spots in the rotation. Replace them with Wood and Beachy and we'd be fine.

[Dalyn]

Maholm and Hudson are the weak spots in the rotation. Replace them with Wood and Beachy and we'd be fine.

:suprise:

Poor bullpen.

[NinersSBChamps]

I am just ecstatic we didn't get no hit today. Anything past that is gravy.

[TURBO]

George will save us

[ChapelHillMatt]

Come on, Constanza! Lick that bat and slap that ball!

He just did

[Dalyn]

A successful bunt by Minor gets a run in.

Fredi fail.

[AUTiger7222]

Nice job Constanza. Let's go Simba.

[NinersSBChamps]

Jose is here to stay folks! :tchop:

[Braves1976]

If we'd bunted Joey up he scores on that hit. Oh well, I hope Simmons can tie it here.

[TURBO]

Simmons is sooooooooo aggressive. It drives me crazy.

[ChapelHillMatt]

Simmons can't catch a break

[Dalyn]

What a terrible at-bat.

[jsebe10]

There's just no reason why Simmons should have ANYTHING to do at the top of this line up...

[TURBO]

A successful bunt by Minor gets a run in.

Fredi fail.

You actually think Minor gets the bunt down. I dont.

[Jay212033]

:suprise:

Poor bullpen.

Poor bullpen? Huh?!

[Braves1976]

We got nothing, I still question Fredi letting Minor swing away twice.

[NinersSBChamps]

Simmons is sooooooooo aggressive. It drives me crazy.

Yeah it makes zero sense to have him batting anywhere, but 8th. Heck even 9th.

[TDlxANDER]

Andy needs to get off this first pitch swinging crap. I don't care if he was "unlucky" there...it wasn't a good at bat.

[NinersSBChamps]

Simmons can't HIT a break

Fixed this for you Matt. Simmons can catch just fine. :icon_biggrin:

[Braves1976]

You actually think Minor gets the bunt down. I dont.

It's still stupid to let Minor swing away vs Homer. You have to at least try there. He is a lot more likely to get a bunt down than a hit off Homer.

[Jay212033]

:suprise:

Poor bullpen.


A successful bunt by Minor gets a run in.

Fredi fail.

Nope Terdo is slow!

[ChapelHillMatt]

Chip giving the kid rabbit ears?

Seriously?

[elmonthc]

Maholm and Hudson are the weak spots in the rotation. Replace them with Wood and Beachy and we'd be fine.

Fine how. A guy coming off tjs and a kid wwhos never started a game before and probably can only go 5. Huddy and maholm arent a 1 and 2. More of a 4 and 5. Plus they both make a lot of money. One should be traded at the deadline, maybe both.

[Dalyn]

Poor bullpen? Huh?!

Beachy and Wood replacing Hudson and Maholm would destroy the already depleted bullpen.

[TDlxANDER]

Chip giving the kid rabbit ears?

Seriously?

Chip is the most awkward human ever

[elmonthc]

He just did

Everyone knows you gotta lick it before you stick it.

[Dalyn]

Nope Terdo is slow!



He easily scores there with two outs.

[Braves1976]

Reed looks like he's never played centerfield so far today.

[TURBO]

Minor has settled down nicely.

[Dalyn]

Needed that.

[Braves1976]

He easily scores there with two outs.

Yep, even CJ scores on that hit.

[Bj1133]

Not sure why people are still ragging on Hudson - he has been really good since the start of June

[TDlxANDER]

He easily scores there with two outs.

He went 1st to 3rd on the single...no reason to think he wouldn't have gone 2nd to home...

[NinersSBChamps]

Not sure why people are still ragging on Hudson - he has been really good since the start of June

He's our 4th best starter. Perhaps 3rd.

[elmonthc]

If you just read this gdt it seems like were down by 5 or 6.

[TURBO]

Everyone knows you gotta lick it before you stick it.

http://i.chzbgr.com/completestore/2008/10/16/128686845126980821.jpg

[Jay212033]

:suprise:

Poor bullpen.


Beachy and Wood replacing Hudson and Maholm would destroy the already depleted bullpen.

Depleted BP WTF are you talking bout?!

[ChapelHillMatt]

If you just read this gdt it seems like were down by 5 or 6.

Doesn't it always?

We could be winning by 5 and we would make it sound like we were down by 10

[Braves1976]

Not sure why people are still ragging on Hudson - he has been really good since the start of June

Some fans just don't like certain pitchers. But you're right, Huddy hasn't been an issue. The issue lately has mostly been Medlen and Maholm.

[ChapelHillMatt]

So who gets hurt next?

Mac?

[Dalyn]

Depleted BP WTF are you talking bout?!

Seriously?

No Eric.

No Venters.

No Martinez.

etc etc The bullpen has been taking hits all year long. Did you just start watching?

[TDlxANDER]

So who gets hurt next?

Mac?

Fredi?

[stpeteirish]

Beachy and Wood replacing Hudson and Maholm would destroy the already depleted bullpen.

Maholm would replace Wood and Beachy hasn't been in the bullpen all year so how would this destroy our bullpen? What would it do to our rotation? Not sure it helps. They must have really liked what they saw in Wood yesterday to move Hudson out for him.

Beachy for Maholm seems like a no brainer to me.

[Braves1976]

He went 1st to 3rd on the single...no reason to think he wouldn't have gone 2nd to home...

Well, if you look at what Jay said about Huddy I'd say he's 0-2 and looking at a strikeout on recent posts.

[TURBO]

Mac goes booom

[Bj1133]

Please bring this guy back next year!

[NinersSBChamps]

I want a SOLO MAC WITH CHEESE!

[Dalyn]

Fredi?


http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4903127106650375&pid=15.1

[AUTiger7222]

HOMERUN MCCANN!

[thethe]

Mac is boss.

[ChapelHillMatt]

PAY THE MAN

[Braves1976]

2-1 now, should be tied though. Nice one Mac!

[yeezus]

GREAT AB by Mac. Wow.

[sentenza]

BOOOOMMMM!!!!

[Julio3000]

Half shark-alligator half Mac.

[NinersSBChamps]

Uggla looked exceptionally bad that at bat.

[TURBO]

We are going to miss Mac so much. Lets all pitch in so we can keep him

[Braves1976]

Uggla back down to .198...

[thethe]

PAY THE MAN

As long as you are willing to say goodbye to one of Heyward/Upton/Freeman.

[Jay212033]

:suprise:

Poor bullpen.


Seriously?

No Eric.

No Venters.

No Martinez.

etc etc The bullpen has been taking hits all year long. Did you just start watching?

And they still haven't missed a beat down there! Injuries happen the guys have stepped up in their place!

[Dalyn]

Completely safe.

[NinersSBChamps]

Hi, ump.

[TURBO]

Looked safe to me WTF

[AUTiger7222]

BS!!!!!! HE WAS SAFE BY A MILE!!!

[Braves1976]

Johnson wasn't paying attention there and boy is he slow too. He should've reached first easy on that play.

[Dalyn]

And they still haven't missed a beat down there! Injuries happen the guys have stepped up in their place!

Still a depleted bullpen that doesn't need to cover for having Beachy and Wood replace Hudson and Maholm.

[AUTiger7222]

And of course no argument from Fredi. That is the thing that just pisses me off about Fredi and why I have no respect for him.

[ChapelHillMatt]

As long as you are willing to say goodbye to one of Heyward/Upton/Freeman.

Maybe BJ will give some of his money back since he's not earning it.

[Dalyn]

Johnson wasn't paying attention there and boy is he slow too. He should've reached first easy on that play.

He did.

[NinersSBChamps]

As long as you are willing to say goodbye to one of Heyward/Upton/Freeman.

Which Upton?

Kidding I know who you are referring to.

[TURBO]

http://rlv.zcache.com/blind_umps_t_shirts-r9ff993c3f9aa45a6b87e7dd1ee4d4165_8nhma_512.jpg

[thethe]

Maybe BJ will give some of his money back since he's not earning it.

I actually thoguht you were going to go there. It does suck that BJ is going to take up that much of the budget but what can you do.

[NinersSBChamps]

And of course no argument from Fredi. That is the thing that just pisses me off about Fredi and why I have no respect for him.

He has no backbone what so ever.

[Braves1976]

And of course no argument from Fredi. That is the thing that just pisses me off about Fredi and why I have no respect for him.

That's one of my issues with him too.

[BlackwaterPark]

Do any of you have Xfinity? If so, what do you think?

Is there any way for me to watch the Braves while in Florida with Xfinity?

[Dalyn]

Nice play.

[NinersSBChamps]

I actually thoguht you were going to go there. It does suck that BJ is going to take up that much of the budget but what can you do.

Trade him away and eat maybe half of his contract?

[Dalyn]

http://rlv.zcache.com/blind_umps_t_shirts-r9ff993c3f9aa45a6b87e7dd1ee4d4165_8nhma_512.jpg

He prefers his black.

[ChapelHillMatt]

I actually thoguht you were going to go there. It does suck that BJ is going to take up that much of the budget but what can you do.

I was just making a light hearted joke actually.

It is frustrating we give BJ and Uggla big contracts but are going to let a great hitter walk.....not gonna lie.

[NinersSBChamps]

Do any of you have Xfinity? If so, what do you think?

Is there any way for me to watch the Braves while in Florida with Xfinity?

MLB Extra Innings package.

[Braves1976]

He did.

I thought he was safe too but he should've reached easy. It was a lot closer than it should've been in other words.

[TURBO]

Hey we got Choo out.

[sentenza]

Ugh! Mike!
Step on it!

[TDlxANDER]

Hey we got Choo out.

That's so racist

[TURBO]

Minor does not have same zone as Homer

[weso1]

Minor sure is settling in nicely. Would be great if he could give us 2 more innings.

[jsebe10]

He was out and deserved to be out for letting 2 cookies go by and then swing at a lousy pitch...



I thought he was safe too but he should've reached easy. It was a lot closer than it should've been in other words.

[Jay212033]

:suprise:

Poor bullpen.


Still a depleted bullpen that doesn't need to cover for having Beachy and Wood replace Hudson and Maholm.

What? Cover for?! Heck we could get BP help if we traded both those guys! Plus lately the BP has been covering for Hudson and Maholm lately anyway!

[stpeteirish]

Uggla looked exceptionally bad that at bat.

Isn't that not exceptional? He usually looks bad.

Our guys have the big strike zone in their head.

[NinersSBChamps]

Reed has GREED. Multi-hit games!

[Dalyn]

What? Cover for?! Heck we could get BP help if we traded both those guys! Plus lately the BP has been covering for Hudson and Maholm lately anyway!

:mad0182:

Wood would be lucky to pitch more than five innings before September. And Beachy is coming off an arm injury.

Hudson: 116.1 innings (#1 on the team)

Maholm: 115.1 innings (#2 on the team)

I rest my case.

[Braves1976]

That 1-0 pitch was low, come on! Now it's 1-2...

[Jay212033]

2nd pitch to Terdo not a strike!

[TURBO]

Huge hit by Terdo. We better tie it up here.

[ChapelHillMatt]

TERDO!

[NinersSBChamps]

Please please don't Barve this opportunity up.

[Dalyn]

Huge.

[Braves1976]

YES! Joey T with a double. Big hit kid! Now let's get some runs boys!

[Bj1133]

Let him swing away here - don't take a chance with a squeeze

[TURBO]

Mike Minor baby!!!!

[ChapelHillMatt]

NICE!!!!

[Dalyn]

Wow. :rock:

[NinersSBChamps]

EF YES! Mmmmmmmmm mmmmMmMMMMMM

[nsacpi]

Mike Minor! superstar

[Braves1976]

YES! Huge hit by Minor! Way to go boys, now let's get some more!

[Bj1133]

Atta boy Mike

[Julio3000]

That works.

[TURBO]

More runs please

[TDlxANDER]

ADD....ON

[Jay212033]

:suprise:

Poor bullpen.


:mad0182:

Wood would be lucky to pitch more than five innings before September. And Beachy is coming off an arm injury.

Hudson: 116.1 innings (#1 on the team)

Maholm: 115.1 innings (#2 on the team)

I rest my case.

Wood wouldn't take long to stretch back out and Beachy wouldn't either. It wouldn't be a bad exchange and the only reason they have the most innings is because they're your #1 and 2 starters so your case is invalid!

[TURBO]

Hey a good bunt.. Simmons swinging at first pitch?

[NinersSBChamps]

Yeah speed doesn't help at all, right. :cooter::cooter::cooter::cooter::cooter:

[nsacpi]

The Talisman

[Dalyn]

Thanks! Sure looked like that was about to kick foul.

[Braves1976]

Constanza with a great bunt hit! Come on Simmons let's get at least a sac-fly here!

[TDlxANDER]

JOSEEEEEEE, JOSEEEEE, JOSEEEEEEE, JOSE, JOSE, JOSEEEEEEE

[ChapelHillMatt]

I'm telling you, the dude plays well for us when he gets called up. It won't last but for short stretches he's a good option.

[yeezus]

haha let's goooo

[yeezus]

SEND JOSE. LET HIM RUN.

[TURBO]

Even a DP gets a run in.

[Dalyn]

Wood wouldn't take long to stretch back out and Beachy wouldn't either. It wouldn't be a bad exchange and the only reason they have the most innings is because they're your #1 and 2 starters so your case is invalid!

:happy0157:

It would be a terrible exchange. Beachy for Medlen, Medlen to bullpen. That is the move, if you want Beachy in the rotation. Wood should stay down.

[TDlxANDER]

DANGIT ANDY, SWING THE BAT...NOW IT'S 0-1

[TURBO]

Got to get at least a sac fly from Freeman here.

[drewdat]

Productive out with a man on third doesn't equal leaving the man at third.

[weso1]

Pretty tough call for the Reds here considering McCann just hit a bomb his last AB.

[TDlxANDER]

This strike zone is killing me

[TURBO]

Horrible AB by Freddie. Bet they walk Mac

[jsebe10]

Freeman is hurt....

[stpeteirish]

Hey a good bunt.. Simmons swinging at first pitch?

only missed by 1 pitch. Another ****less AB by Simmons.

[TDlxANDER]

It's ok...Dan's on fire. He's got contacts.

[TURBO]

Uggla needs to look away and go with the pitch

[weso1]

What horrible weekend for injuries. Pretty obvious that Freddie's hand is bothering him. Hope that's not a lingering thing.

[Braves1976]

Freeman looks hurt to me, he makes contact there otherwise IMO. That hurts, now up to Uggla...

[Bj1133]

I think it is pretty clear Freddie is bothered by that hand right now

[NinersSBChamps]

Uggla smash time.