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UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 08:26 AM
Braves projected lineup:
1. Heyward
2. BJ Upton
3. Freeman
4. Justin Upton
5. CJoh
6. Uggla, but why
7. Gattis
8. Simba
9. Santana

This is a very early thread because I'll be out until around game, but let's hope we can get the inning going the right way with a win! The Reds have been pretty good lately and the offense more than anything. Hopefully we can get quality start from all starters this series. We need the offense to bring it though. They can't expect the pitching to bring it all night and they just act like they don't have a job to do.

SO, let's get it going right!

NinersSBChamps
04-25-2014, 08:57 AM
The kid has heart! I will say that. And apparently UNCBlue isn't a fan of sleeping either.

rico43
04-25-2014, 11:27 AM
Gattis needs to be 5th in this order.

yeezus
04-25-2014, 12:11 PM
Sorry to complain about Fredi again, but this lineup continues to be stupid and I feel he's keeping it this way out of pure stubbornness. Simba 8th, behind Uggla and BJ. Why? He kept him at lead-off for over half the year last season, FINALLY realized that mistake, and is now like "screw it he's staying at the bottom of the order regardless of anything or facts at all." He's just...so frustrating.

He's repeating his Simba mistake of last year with BJ this year, and is too dumb/stubborn to move on. I'm sure he will eventually. But why not right away when it's clear it's a mistake?

yeezus
04-25-2014, 12:16 PM
And Simba is actually hitting this year, showing great hitting skills, and is buried.

thethe
04-25-2014, 12:24 PM
I do not understand the love Freddi has for Uggla. That guy is a complete negative on the team.

Hawk
04-25-2014, 12:40 PM
Sorry to complain about Fredi again, but this lineup continues to be stupid and I feel he's keeping it this way out of pure stubbornness.

Just FYI, this is not the official lineup... just UNCBlue's prediction of what it will be.

jpx7
04-25-2014, 12:47 PM
Just FYI, this is not the official lineup... just UNCBlue's prediction of what it will be.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q4lw7fptm40/UQPFz-wZtqI/AAAAAAAAEHA/SWGIQLNGLfU/s1600/reading_is_fundamental.jpg

50PoundHead
04-25-2014, 01:36 PM
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q4lw7fptm40/UQPFz-wZtqI/AAAAAAAAEHA/SWGIQLNGLfU/s1600/reading_is_fundamental.jpg

Don't know if this pic fits or not, but I still love it. Maybe it will be my new avatar.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc91/Timewalker/baby_on_toilet.jpg

50PoundHead
04-25-2014, 01:37 PM
Or maybe this one.

http://i1.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/003/105/fat_man.jpg

jpx7
04-25-2014, 02:05 PM
Or maybe this one.

http://i1.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/003/105/fat_man.jpg

Is that George "Argh Argh" Martin?

yeezus
04-25-2014, 02:06 PM
Just FYI, this is not the official lineup... just UNCBlue's prediction of what it will be.

I completely realize that. However, everything I said is applicable, because it's what Fredi has been doing all year.

Millwood1Hitter
04-25-2014, 02:09 PM
Even more surprising is a UNC fan that can think, let alone read and spell.

The Chosen One
04-25-2014, 02:10 PM
Even more surprising is a UNC fan that can think, let alone read and spell.

:facepalm:

Heyward
04-25-2014, 02:12 PM
Lineup per DOB.

Doumit, RF.
Uggla, 2B.
Freeman, 1B.
Laird, C.
Gattis, LF.
Pena, SS.
Johnson, 3B.
BJ, CF.
Santana, P.

:Alone:

yeezus
04-25-2014, 02:13 PM
Surprise surprise, the real lineup came out and everything I said still applies.

rico43
04-25-2014, 02:21 PM
Lineup per DOB.

Doumit, RF.
Uggla, 2B.
Freeman, 1B.
Laird, C.
Gattis, LF.
Pena, SS.
Johnson, 3B.
BJ, CF.
Santana, P.

:Alone:

At least Gattis is hitting fifth.

Hawk
04-25-2014, 02:21 PM
Surprise surprise, the real lineup came out and everything I said still applies.

Fredi is as predictable as my morning visitor.

yeezus
04-25-2014, 02:23 PM
Fredi is as predictable as my morning visitor.

Right, so your earlier response made little sense.:eusa_dance:

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 02:45 PM
I like Gattis 5th, gives Justin protection. But I don't like Uggla after Gattis as that gives Gattis no protection (I rather see CJ before Uggla). Plus I still don't like BJ batting second like pretty much everyone here.

That said, we need to get off to a good start tonight as the Reds have been hot. Plus their ace is starting in game three. So I'd like to take the first two games to be safe.

NYCBrave
04-25-2014, 02:48 PM
Braves:

1. Jason Heyward (L) RF
2. B.J. Upton (R) CF
3. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
4. Justin Upton (R) LF
5. Evan Gattis (R) C
6. Dan Uggla (R) 2B
7. Chris Johnson (R) 3B
8. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS
9. Ervin Santana (R) P

Reds:

1. Billy Hamilton (S) CF
2. Joey Votto (L) 1B
3. Brandon Phillips (R) 2B
4. Jay Bruce (L) RF
5. Todd Frazier (R) 3B
6. Ryan Ludwick (R) LF
7. Devin Mesoraco (R) C
8. Zack Cozart (R) SS
9. Homer Bailey (R) P

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 02:49 PM
One key this series will likely be keeping Hamilton off the bases. That kid can fly and could steal both second and third if he gets on base.

50PoundHead
04-25-2014, 02:56 PM
One key this series will likely be keeping Hamilton off the bases. That kid can fly and could steal both second and third if he gets on base.

I say we tag him when he tries to land.

jsebe10
04-25-2014, 03:26 PM
Change the 8,1, & 2 hitters around and you've got gold.

JohnAdcox
04-25-2014, 03:53 PM
One key this series will likely be keeping Hamilton off the bases. That kid can fly and could steal both second and third if he gets on base.

Likely on the same pitch.

jpx7
04-25-2014, 04:06 PM
Change the 8,1, & 2 hitters around and you've got gold.

Heyward's finally emerging from his funk: why would you move him?

MadduxFanII
04-25-2014, 04:06 PM
BJ Upton is wearing glasses.

yeezus
04-25-2014, 04:06 PM
Likely don't have to worry too much about keeping Hamilton off the basepaths..he does that well enough by himself.

yeezus
04-25-2014, 04:07 PM
BJ Upton is wearing glasses.

and he ain't gonna talk about it

The Chosen One
04-25-2014, 04:13 PM
BJ Upton is wearing glasses.

Why are all Braves' players having eye issues?!!?

Freeman, McCann, Uggla, now BJ?!?!

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 04:17 PM
Likely don't have to worry too much about keeping Hamilton off the basepaths..he does that well enough by himself.

I hope you're right, but he has been getting on base and hitting better off late. He had multi-hit games in two of his last three and a three hit game in the series before too. Plus with Uggla at second, if he just hits a little grounder to him he has a shot every time.

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 04:23 PM
Heyward's finally emerging from his funk: why would you move him?

I wouldn't, I'd just stop hitting BJ behind him.

jpx7
04-25-2014, 04:31 PM
BJ Upton is wearing glasses.

Going all Ogbert on us.

http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/194936615.jpg?1290133907

50PoundHead
04-25-2014, 04:56 PM
How do I generate these memes?

jpx7
04-25-2014, 05:02 PM
How do I generate these memes?

I use this (https://imgflip.com/memegenerator), though I'm a novice compared to some of the posters on this board—however, the above image is just a straight-up screen-grab from the end of a 30 Rock episode.

weso1
04-25-2014, 05:41 PM
Why are all Braves' players having eye issues?!!?

Freeman, McCann, Uggla, now BJ?!?!


Uggla never really had eye issues. He can spot a field mouse from the top of a tree in the dark.

mossy
04-25-2014, 05:47 PM
Why are all Braves' players having eye issues?!!?

Freeman, McCann, Uggla, now BJ?!?!

BJ needed to do this, like 365 days ago.

bravesnumberone
04-25-2014, 06:02 PM
Matt Diaz?

TURBO
04-25-2014, 06:16 PM
Why are all Braves' players having eye issues?!!?

Freeman, McCann, Uggla, now BJ?!?!

:pound:

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 06:16 PM
Matt Diaz?

It was announced over a week ago that he'd be doing pre and post-games for us (how often I am not sure though). He of course retired this past off-season. I am looking forward to hearing him, sure beats listening to others (I won't name names but you can guess).

mossy
04-25-2014, 06:35 PM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/santana_zps975b84b8.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/santana_zps975b84b8.png.html)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/REDS_zps8e5a7663.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/REDS_zps8e5a7663.png.html)

mossy
04-25-2014, 06:37 PM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/redslineup_zpse2b1e615.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/redslineup_zpse2b1e615.png.html)

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 06:38 PM
That play haha poor Dan. tough play nonetheless.

The Chosen One
04-25-2014, 06:40 PM
Heywoooood

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 06:40 PM
JASON!

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 06:40 PM
Great job by Heyward!

TURBO
04-25-2014, 06:40 PM
Jason and Simba. We are blessed.

Runnin
04-25-2014, 06:41 PM
Oh man, that was funny.

mossy
04-25-2014, 06:42 PM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/out_zpsb59a5c88.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/out_zpsb59a5c88.png.html)

Jason throws out Votto to end the frame!

mossy
04-25-2014, 06:43 PM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/braveslineup_zps60692f4c.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/braveslineup_zps60692f4c.png.html)

The Chosen One
04-25-2014, 06:44 PM
Can someone get screen of the Bossman Professor?

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 06:44 PM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/out_zpsb59a5c88.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/out_zpsb59a5c88.png.html)

Jason throws out Votto to end the frame!

That makes it look like Gattis is reaching out to Votto as if to say: "Come on, here's the glove here waiting for you." :)

mossy
04-25-2014, 06:45 PM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/glasses_zps11637e8d.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/glasses_zps11637e8d.png.html)

Batting 1.000 with the frames.

TURBO
04-25-2014, 06:45 PM
http://www.crazygolucky.com/shop/image/cache/data/glasses-ftw-sticker-345x518.jpg

bravesnumberone
04-25-2014, 06:46 PM
As someone whose eyes dried up due to ****ty Georgia pollen this week, I feel Freddie's pain.

mossy
04-25-2014, 06:46 PM
Meaning? :)

mossy
04-25-2014, 06:47 PM
Can someone get screen of the Bossman Professor?

Who? :)

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 06:47 PM
Beautiful hit and run!

The Chosen One
04-25-2014, 06:48 PM
Powell and Sutton are giving a huge shout out to Fredi and his managing. Both say nobody better to succeed Cox than Fredi.

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 06:50 PM
Powell and Sutton are giving a huge shout out to Fredi and his managing. Both say nobody better to succeed Cox than Fredi.

They also claim Uggla is very good defensively. I like Powell and Sutton though.

The Chosen One
04-25-2014, 06:50 PM
APRIL SWEEPS

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 06:50 PM
JUSTINNNN!!!

TURBO
04-25-2014, 06:51 PM
Booooooooooooooooom

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 06:51 PM
That was a hanger big time and Justin crushed it!

Good start boys!

mossy
04-25-2014, 06:51 PM
Manufacture.

bravesnumberone
04-25-2014, 06:52 PM
Aprilness.

stpeteirish
04-25-2014, 06:53 PM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/glasses_zps11637e8d.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/glasses_zps11637e8d.png.html)

Batting 1.000 with the frames.

But are there glasses in those frames?

mossy
04-25-2014, 06:53 PM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/jup_zps7687ea14.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/jup_zps7687ea14.png.html)

Justin rounds the bags after a 3 run bomb.

NinersSBChamps
04-25-2014, 06:55 PM
Cowabunga!

AerchAngel
04-25-2014, 06:55 PM
Urkel wants his glasses back!

mossy
04-25-2014, 06:55 PM
But are there glasses in those frames?

Let's not ask

My question is, who does this remind me of? It smacks of something, but I can't quite place it.

mossy
04-25-2014, 06:57 PM
Mark Bowman ‏@mlbbowman · 5m
Justin Upton has now homered in the first inning of three of the past seven home games he has started.

stpeteirish
04-25-2014, 06:58 PM
Reds are not waiting around for a certain pitch, swinging at 'em all.

USMA76
04-25-2014, 06:59 PM
Reds are not waiting around for a certain pitch, swinging at 'em all.

The Reds have obviously been coached to swing early in the count against Santana.

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 07:01 PM
Santana got away with that first pitch there. I'd be careful here with pitcher on deck.

mossy
04-25-2014, 07:01 PM
Dan Simpson ‏@DSimpson88 · 8m
Reds announcers: "This offense strikes out a TON. It's no longer embarrassing to strike out"

...and that's why

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 07:02 PM
Great finish to that inning by Santana!

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 07:02 PM
Man I love Ervin Santana. Seriously, the guy is a gamer!

stpeteirish
04-25-2014, 07:04 PM
Man I love Ervin Santana. Seriously, the guy is a gamer!

contract year for the man and he's going to get himself paid.

mossy
04-25-2014, 07:05 PM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/dugout_zps5e890038.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/dugout_zps5e890038.png.html)

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 07:08 PM
Nice hustle by Santana, barely got him. Hopefully Heyward can get a two out RBI hit here.

USMA76
04-25-2014, 07:09 PM
Ok, ump, if you're going to give that high strike to Bailey, you better give it to our pitcher as well.

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 07:10 PM
Is Jason back?!

mossy
04-25-2014, 07:10 PM
Jason with the clutch RBI! :D

zitothebrave
04-25-2014, 07:10 PM
Heyward has been on a weird little mini-streak. No power showing at all but his average has risen a good amount.

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 07:11 PM
Good job Heyward, big two out RBI knock!

AerchAngel
04-25-2014, 07:12 PM
Ha Ha I said Urkel and they are repeating it.


Scoreboard me!!!

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 07:13 PM
Nothing to show for it, but beautiful stroke there Bossman.

TURBO
04-25-2014, 07:13 PM
BJ hit that hard.

mossy
04-25-2014, 07:13 PM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/glasses2_zps32902d0e.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/glasses2_zps32902d0e.png.html)

bravesnumberone
04-25-2014, 07:24 PM
Santana is such a baller.

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 07:25 PM
Santana with another great finish after a slow start to an inning.

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 07:26 PM
Freddie is back!

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 07:28 PM
Now that was a major league wild pitch. Let's get some more runs here boys!

TURBO
04-25-2014, 07:30 PM
productive outs. I like it.

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 07:30 PM
Good job by Justin to at least get Freeman to third there. Come on Gattis!

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 07:31 PM
That'll work! :)

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 07:31 PM
RBI-Single for Gattis, 5-0!

TURBO
04-25-2014, 07:32 PM
Looks like a line drive RBI single in the scorebook for Gattis.

mossy
04-25-2014, 07:33 PM
Almost thought that'd be an infield fly.

Does that rule only apply when there is a force out available?

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 07:33 PM
Looks like a line drive RBI single in the scorebook for Gattis.

It also just goes to show how important contact is in that situation.

mossy
04-25-2014, 07:34 PM
Kevin McAlpin ‏@KevinMcAlpin · 1m
Gattis bloops an RBI single to left. It's 5-0 #Braves in the 3rd. Gattis now hitting .359 (14x39) with 11 RBI over his last 10+ games.

TURBO
04-25-2014, 07:34 PM
It also just goes to show how important contact is in that situation.

And Uggla shows why is may not be as important :cooter:

mossy
04-25-2014, 07:35 PM
Braves Paul ‏@Braves_Paul · 23m
NEWSFLASH: With that RBI single by Heyward, all eight #Braves regulars are hitting above .200 for the first time since 2012.

cajunrevenge
04-25-2014, 07:35 PM
Bailey really earning that big contract.

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 07:36 PM
And Uggla shows why is may not be as important :cooter:

Funny, but with no one on first it's harder to hit into a DP (Bruce says I'm wrong I know, lol).

gtcway
04-25-2014, 07:36 PM
Braves Paul ‏@Braves_Paul · 23m
NEWSFLASH: With that RBI single by Heyward, all eight #Braves regulars are hitting above .200 for the first time since 2012.

Woo Hoo!

TURBO
04-25-2014, 07:37 PM
Why can Uggla make that play, but not the basic plays.

TURBO
04-25-2014, 07:37 PM
Funny, but with no one on first it's harder to hit into a DP (Bruce says I'm wrong I know, lol).

Agreed. Just thought it was funny.

USMA76
04-25-2014, 07:38 PM
Nice play by Uggla which is nice to see during a year in which he's really been struggling in the field (understatement).

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 07:38 PM
Now Sutton is talking up Uggla's defense from last year saying he was very good. That's nonsense, Uggla had the worst DRS among second basemen last year (something along those lines anyway).

Great inning by Santana.

TURBO
04-25-2014, 07:38 PM
Easy 5 pitch inning.

mossy
04-25-2014, 07:38 PM
5 pitch inning for Mervyn the Sherriff of Nottingham.

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 07:41 PM
It would be nice to see CJ get going again. He's looking more like he has most of his career again rather than last year.

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 07:43 PM
Single for Santana! I love it.

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 07:44 PM
Simmons with another hard hit ball, nice play by Bruce though.

Santana with a hit, good job though I am not sure I want him having to run the bases.

mossy
04-25-2014, 07:44 PM
Santana does it all.

bravesnumberone
04-25-2014, 07:46 PM
That stat about eight regulars hitting over .200 is embarrassing and pathetic, but also funny.

mossy
04-25-2014, 07:46 PM
Ben Duronio ‏@Ben_Duronio · 4m
Chris Johnson has the lowest OBP of any regular on the team.

mossy
04-25-2014, 07:48 PM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/summary2_zpsbd4aa568.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/summary2_zpsbd4aa568.png.html)

Straight A's.

TURBO
04-25-2014, 07:50 PM
Loving the screenshots Mossy. Good stuff.

mossy
04-25-2014, 07:50 PM
...more like Homer Simpson.

mossy
04-25-2014, 07:52 PM
Ian ‏@vamosbravos · 6m
#TrueDetectiveSeason2 pic.twitter.com/IQLUDFtv6Z

Lol. Santana might be the most positive person the Braves have ever had.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmG8RaaIgAAB4-F.jpg

TDlxANDER
04-25-2014, 07:52 PM
I bet BJ's sippin some obscure coffee drink in the dugout between innings. #hipster

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 07:54 PM
Another great swing by BJ but an even better pick by Phillips. Wow.

bravesnumberone
04-25-2014, 07:55 PM
I bet BJ's sippin some obscure coffee drink in the dugout between innings. #hipster

While listening to a band with seven words in its name on his macbook.

thewupk
04-25-2014, 07:55 PM
Another great swing by BJ but an even better pick by Phillips. Wow.

still a great fielder even though his offense has declined

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 07:56 PM
Another great swing by BJ but an even better pick by Phillips. Wow.

Yea, BJ could have three hits tonight. He hit that hard too. Maybe he really just needed glasses?

Enscheff
04-25-2014, 07:56 PM
Another scorched ball by BJ. Did he used to wear any corrective lenses or are they new?

mossy
04-25-2014, 07:57 PM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/jupcam_zps6da1fc30.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/jupcam_zps6da1fc30.png.html)

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 07:57 PM
Yea, BJ could have three hits tonight. He hit that hard too. Maybe he really just needed glasses?
No idea man, but I would be ecstatic if we can get "This" BJ all year!

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 07:59 PM
No idea man, but I would be ecstatic if we can get "This" BJ all year!

Same here! :)

mossy
04-25-2014, 07:59 PM
Mark Bowman ‏@mlbbowman · 2m
Santana has encountered just one three-ball count (Hamilton in the third) while totaling 58 pitches through the first five innings

weso1
04-25-2014, 08:00 PM
Another scorched ball by BJ. Did he used to wear any corrective lenses or are they new?

At the very least maybe it will give him reason to be confident again. If he just tells himself that the glasses were the issue then maybe he'll go up there with more confidence.

mossy
04-25-2014, 08:01 PM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/icecream_zpsf682c76a.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/icecream_zpsf682c76a.png.html)

TDlxANDER
04-25-2014, 08:03 PM
While listening to a band with seven words in its name on his macbook.

"You've seriously never heard of 'The Frozen Man Viewers'? Sort of like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs...only NOT total sell outs" -BJ to teammates

mossy
04-25-2014, 08:04 PM
Ha. hadn't noticed till now RT @trevhindman: @ajcbraves have you looked at scoreboard? Who are we playing? #miamireds pic.twitter.com/Bihg0nnuFd

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmG-7hCIQAEiIAM.jpg

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 08:04 PM
Crap. In a little trouble here. Gotta see if Santana can take some damage control here.

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 08:05 PM
I didn't like that call there, change-up over his slider? He got him on the slider before. I'd went to it again.

Come on Santana, let's at least limit the damage here.

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 08:06 PM
5-1 now. Santana throwing some poor pitches with 2-strike counts. Gotta buckle down!

bravesnumberone
04-25-2014, 08:06 PM
Reds have gotten to him this inning.

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 08:07 PM
5-2 but Santana got the DP out of it. Not bad. Let's get one more out!

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 08:08 PM
5-2 but Santana got the DP out of it. Not bad. Let's get one more out!

Yea, as long as he limits it to two that is okay damage control (esp. given the score).

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 08:11 PM
He's get out of it while allowing 2 runs. Not a bad inning though. He should be able to go 1-2 more innings at least!

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 08:12 PM
I think Santana switched it up too much that inning with two strikes. Not enough sliders IMO. I love his slider with two strikes too.

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 08:12 PM
Gattis stays hot, another hit.

TURBO
04-25-2014, 08:12 PM
Gattis determined to pull that pitch. And he did.

The Chosen One
04-25-2014, 08:15 PM
Uggla needs to get some glasses.

NinersSBChamps
04-25-2014, 08:15 PM
Uggla is so worthless.

mossy
04-25-2014, 08:15 PM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/vendor_zps44062994.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/vendor_zps44062994.png.html)

mossy
04-25-2014, 08:16 PM
Johnson the throw-in right now?

zitothebrave
04-25-2014, 08:16 PM
Johnson has been a disappointment this season. Not Uggla level but yeah.

mossy
04-25-2014, 08:17 PM
Uggla needs to get some glasses.

Get them all glasses. Imagine that Fredi shot with Urkel glasses.

mossy
04-25-2014, 08:19 PM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/dugout2_zps1b835d99.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/dugout2_zps1b835d99.png.html)

chopdrew
04-25-2014, 08:20 PM
It's still WAYYY too early to issue proclamations that so and so is "disappointing," but it's concerning to see CJ and Uggs be where they are...

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 08:21 PM
That was another bad call, he cannot hit his slider and they go to the fastball. Plus he seems to swing at most everything too.

mossy
04-25-2014, 08:21 PM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/pen_zpsdc09c969.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/pen_zpsdc09c969.png.html)

bravesnumberone
04-25-2014, 08:22 PM
Johnson has been a disappointment this season. Not Uggla level but yeah.

If the rest of the lineup performs like it should, then it's no huge deal. We got him originally to hit 8th.

mossy
04-25-2014, 08:23 PM
Josh ‏@_jmc21 · 1m
Uggla (MLB) - .218/.271/.333 | .271 wOBA | 70 wRC+

La Stella (AAA) - .338/.403/.369 | .361 wOBA | 123 wRC+

bravesnumberone
04-25-2014, 08:24 PM
Holy ****, is that our Brayan Pena???

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 08:24 PM
See, stick to that slider and they cannot touch him (at least with two strikes). Come on Santana let's have another strong finish to an inning!

stpeteirish
04-25-2014, 08:24 PM
Bryan Pena, remember him?

TURBO
04-25-2014, 08:26 PM
Should probably be his last hitter. They are starting to square him up a bit.

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 08:26 PM
Santana got away with another bad change-up there. Thankfully right at Jason.

Why didn't we throw home? Man, Uggla has no range...

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 08:26 PM
Crap. Come on Santana... that's 3 runs. Man, the Reds are just hitting the ball well right now.

bravesnumberone
04-25-2014, 08:26 PM
So many WTFs on that play.

1. Uggla can never get anything.
2. Mesoraco...
3. Throw the damn ball home.

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 08:28 PM
So many WTFs on that play.

1. Uggla can never get anything.
2. Mesoraco...
3. Throw the damn ball home.

THIS. Why throw the ball to the insanely quick guy and NOT to the guy who is naturally slow and fell. lol

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 08:29 PM
We nail him if we throw home, was someone not yelling to do so? Well, now we gotta get Votto to limit the damage.

mossy
04-25-2014, 08:29 PM
Meanwhile in NY

Batting Stance Guy ‏@BattingStanceG · 1m
Ok, Brian McCann...chill. pic.twitter.com/8a4a7qTgBt


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmHFxzfCUAImU6Z.jpg

mossy
04-25-2014, 08:30 PM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/avilan_zpsf13e5840.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/avilan_zpsf13e5840.png.html)

NinersSBChamps
04-25-2014, 08:31 PM
Santana was left in too long tonight. He was getting hit all save for the two innings he made quixk work.

TDlxANDER
04-25-2014, 08:31 PM
Avilan has become useless

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 08:31 PM
My God this team has the hardest time keeping leads. It's 5-0, you HAVE to preserve the lead.

mossy
04-25-2014, 08:31 PM
Ugh...C'mon.....

bravesnumberone
04-25-2014, 08:31 PM
Boy, lefty-lefty sure worked there.

When are we going to start seeing Ian in these situations?

NinersSBChamps
04-25-2014, 08:32 PM
What's the opposite of comeback player of the year? Avilan has that award locked up.

jpack1
04-25-2014, 08:32 PM
BJ should have caught that ball. Dang it.

CJC
04-25-2014, 08:32 PM
Never fear I am now in the thread...

Rally rejected

mossy
04-25-2014, 08:32 PM
Bring Kimbrel in early.....

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 08:33 PM
Ian Thomas should pitch more in that role.

bravesnumberone
04-25-2014, 08:34 PM
Would rather see Walden.

TDlxANDER
04-25-2014, 08:34 PM
I'm extremely uncomfortable with a majority of the bullpen options.

bravesnumberone
04-25-2014, 08:35 PM
Good job Carp. Let's stop screwing around and score some runs. The Reds should not be in this game right now.

mossy
04-25-2014, 08:35 PM
Kevin McAlpin ‏@KevinMcAlpin · 2m
Ervin Santana's line: 6.2 IP, 9 H, 4 R, 1 BB, 7 K, 95 pitches/65 strikes. #Braves lead cut to 5-4 in the 7th

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 08:36 PM
Good to see Carp do work there, need him to do the same in the 8th. Gotta save Walden insane we go more!

The Chosen One
04-25-2014, 08:36 PM
Well Fredi has set it up to where Walden pitches the 8th and Kimbrel 9th.

I'm happy about that. Carpenter is back to situational righty in the 7th.

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 08:36 PM
OK please get some more runs here Braves. We cannot be throwing away a 5-0 lead and lose.

USMA76
04-25-2014, 08:36 PM
Our offense has fallen asleep for the past six innings. Hope it doesn't cost us.

The Chosen One
04-25-2014, 08:36 PM
First Braves Starting Pitcher to give up more than 3 runs all year... darn Erviin.

mossy
04-25-2014, 08:37 PM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/summary3_zps2c1aed30.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/summary3_zps2c1aed30.png.html)

The Chosen One
04-25-2014, 08:38 PM
Brayan Pena is catching. Go and run on him!

Runnin
04-25-2014, 08:40 PM
That fan has his "wooh" down pat.

mossy
04-25-2014, 08:42 PM
4 pitch walk to Jordan? Thank you!

The Chosen One
04-25-2014, 08:43 PM
Brayan Pena is a horrible receiver. He could've framed a few of Marshall's pitches.

RUN JORDAN.

stpeteirish
04-25-2014, 08:46 PM
Heyward grounds out to 2b.

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 08:46 PM
Not so sure that was a strike, gamecast agrees.

bravesnumberone
04-25-2014, 08:46 PM
Ugh. Another missed opportunity. Pitch looked low.

mossy
04-25-2014, 08:46 PM
BS!!!!!!!! that was low.

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 08:46 PM
Well, glasses didn't work that time. Hope we can hold on.

stpeteirish
04-25-2014, 08:46 PM
BJ strikes out. with man on base.

mossy
04-25-2014, 08:47 PM
Well, glasses didn't work that time. Hope we can hold on.

They worked just fine. That wasn't a strike in my book.

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 08:47 PM
Not so sure that was a strike, gamecast agrees.

Me either, but probably too close to take in that count.

mossy
04-25-2014, 08:49 PM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/walden_zpse05c7e35.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/walden_zpse05c7e35.png.html)

TURBO
04-25-2014, 08:50 PM
Got to keep Votto from batting again.

mossy
04-25-2014, 08:51 PM
David O'Brien ‏@ajcbraves · 30s
through 7 IP in AA Miss. Mike Minor has given up five earned runs on 10 hits, including four homers. 0 BB, 2 K. 81 pitches (58 strikes)

bravesnumberone
04-25-2014, 08:52 PM
Can we please score a damn run or two?

TURBO
04-25-2014, 08:52 PM
Good thing we arent playing in Cincy

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 08:53 PM
I'm sorry guys, but I have man-love for Jordan Walden.

The Chosen One
04-25-2014, 08:53 PM
Back to old minor I see

mossy
04-25-2014, 08:53 PM
LOL at Chip. "That too might have been a HR in Cincy, but not here in Atlanta where the big boys play!"

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 08:53 PM
Good job Walden, glad this game wasn't in Cincy too. :)

USMA76
04-25-2014, 08:54 PM
Good thing we arent playing in Cincy

Agree. Both of those fly balls in Atlanta would've been in the seats of the Great American Smallpark.

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 08:54 PM
We could use a few more runs to make Kimbrel's job easier.

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 08:55 PM
3-4 for Freddie. Yes, he's just fine. His "slump" was just because of vision!

bravesnumberone
04-25-2014, 08:59 PM
Run Justin. And swinging first pitch on a new guy. :Sad:

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 09:02 PM
Jesus. Gattis' power.

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 09:03 PM
That was another good AB by Gattis, crushed one foul and hard it ball to right. But it was right at him pretty much.

Those that say they even up might say he deserved a hit there but not early on the bloop single.

Why is Uggla in the line-up again? Bad at the plate and in the field...

bravesnumberone
04-25-2014, 09:03 PM
I'm going to be so glad when Uggla is no longer on this roster.

mossy
04-25-2014, 09:04 PM
Reds getting all the borderline strike calls.

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 09:04 PM
Let's go Craig! Let's hope we can see what we saw the other night...

stpeteirish
04-25-2014, 09:04 PM
heckuva night for Uggla so far. 3 K's and a GDIP

jpack1
04-25-2014, 09:05 PM
It just baffles me that Dan Uggla has a job in MLB let alone a starting job on a good team. Just baffling.

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 09:06 PM
Hopefully Kimbrel can hold it and have another easy 1, 2, 3 inning.

mossy
04-25-2014, 09:07 PM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/craig_zpsf33814d1.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/craig_zpsf33814d1.png.html)

bravesnumberone
04-25-2014, 09:07 PM
Bernadina? Are you kidding me?

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 09:08 PM
Bernidina is a Braves killer. No idea why, but he is. haha

mossy
04-25-2014, 09:09 PM
We are getting no borderline calls tonight. >:(

USMA76
04-25-2014, 09:09 PM
CK making an absolute mess so far.

jpack1
04-25-2014, 09:10 PM
And here we go again.

bravesnumberone
04-25-2014, 09:10 PM
Damnit, Kimbrel.

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 09:10 PM
Guys on 1st and 2nd, no outs. what the heck is going on with Kimbrel.

CJC
04-25-2014, 09:10 PM
Need a K

CJC
04-25-2014, 09:12 PM
K that man!

TURBO
04-25-2014, 09:12 PM
Huge K. so frakin nervous.

bravesnumberone
04-25-2014, 09:14 PM
We'll take it, but no consistency from this ****ty umpire.

TURBO
04-25-2014, 09:15 PM
edit waiting for challenge

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 09:15 PM
FREEEEMANNN! BRAVES WIN!

I think?

bravesnumberone
04-25-2014, 09:15 PM
Jesus freaking Christ, CJ. Learn how to throw the damn ball.

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 09:15 PM
Terrible throw, did Freeman really hold the bag? If so amazing play.

TXBravesFan
04-25-2014, 09:16 PM
Woo, looks like the right call.

Five
04-25-2014, 09:16 PM
Games over.

jpack1
04-25-2014, 09:16 PM
He'll of a play by FF.

CJC
04-25-2014, 09:16 PM
MVP Freddie

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 09:16 PM
He's out. No question.

Braves1976
04-25-2014, 09:16 PM
Freeman foot was still on base as it was caught. Should stand and Braves should win.

Terrible throw by CJ (next time take him out for Pena). Great play by Freeman there should save the game.

Thank God for Freeman! CJ better go give him a big hug!

mossy
04-25-2014, 09:17 PM
Geez...mlb.tv died on me with 2 outs to go. How frustrating. >:(

Runnin
04-25-2014, 09:17 PM
Freeman with the range.

TURBO
04-25-2014, 09:17 PM
http://li.c-b.co/is/image/LandOfNod/Letter_Giant_Enough_W_234214_LL/$web_zoom$&wid=550&hei=550&/1308310656/not-giant-enough-letter-w.jpg

yes

UNCBlue012
04-25-2014, 09:18 PM
WIN BABY! Going to the game tomorrow, need a beauty from Hale!

bravesnumberone
04-25-2014, 09:18 PM
Great play by Freddie! But I've about had it with CJ. No need to rush that throw.