GDT #28: 5/2/14 - Giants (Lincecum) at Braves (Minor); No Gattis or Uggla

[sturg33]

Braves
Heyward
BUpton
Freeman
JUpton
Johnson
Simmons
Pena
Laird
Minor

Giants
WHO CARES? Minor is going get us back on track!

[sturg33]

Gattis has a nice game. Fredi sits him.

Makes sense

[jsebe10]

STOP SITTTING GATTIS!!!!!! Jesus man

[The Chosen One]

Why Pena?! Where's Pastor?!

[sturg33]

Why Pena?! Where's Pastor?!

Fredi wants to make sure Lincecum's changeup is maxed out by starting the lefty.

[Dalyn]

I need this vacation.

[Hulavol]

I ask this nicely. Are you guys morons?
Evan can barely walk after games. Get used to it.
He will play tomorrow, and probably have Sunday off too.
He is not an every day catcher. That's why we have three.
Get the hell over it already.
Now, let's go Bravos!!!!

[bravesnumberone]

Hopefully Gattis comes up with a big pinch hit later tonight. For now, I'm just thankful there's no Uggla.

[jpx7]

Gattis has a nice game. Fredi sits him.

Makes sense

Fredi's seen Lincecum's ERA the past couple seasons and couldn't resist getting in there to take some hacks at him.

[Dalyn]

I ask this nicely. Are you guys morons?
Evan can barely walk after games. Get used to it.
He will play tomorrow, and probably have Sunday off too.
He is not an every day catcher. That's why we have three.
Get the hell over it already.
Now, let's go Bravos!!!!

You really didn't.

[bravesnumberone]

I understand the need for giving catchers days off, but we just got our asses handed to us and he's one of our hottest hitters. It's also May. It's not moronic to question why he can't come back tonight.

[Millwood1Hitter]

FUGLY lineup, then again, no matter who we run out there our lineup is not pretty. No reason Gattis should be sitting, though.

[nsacpi]

Lincecum's splits are neutral. Pena is two for six against him and Pastornicky has not had an at bat against him.

The significant development is the benching of Uggla. It is a good move considering his struggles this year and the fact he has zero hits off Lincecum in 15 at bats.

Uggla also has a very poor record against Bumgarner. It would make sense to start Pastornicky in that game.

[nsacpi]

I would have played Gattis tonight. Rested him tomorrow. Then bring him back for the day game on Sunday.

I wonder who is going to catch Sunday. So far Fredi has not used Gattis on a day game after a night game.

[bravesnumberone]

It would make sense to go with a platoon of Pena and Tyler from here on out, until half the board's lover boy Stella gets the call.

[The Chosen One]

Fredi is so sick of this team he's putting himself in the lineup to showcase himself for a trade.

[Dalyn]

Fredi is so sick of this team he's putting himself in the lineup to showcase himself for a trade.

Oh, man. Hope he goes 6-6.

[bravesnumberone]

On another note, welcome back, Minor:tchop:

[Dalyn]

On another note, welcome back, Minor:tchop:

He had to go through Hale to get back, but he made it.

[thewupk]

I understand the need for giving catchers days off, but we just got our asses handed to us and he's one of our hottest hitters. It's also May. It's not moronic to question why he can't come back tonight.

Because we will need Gattis in Sept and hopefully the playoffs. He is not a guy that can play everyday. I thought that was apparent by now.

[Dalyn]

Might also explain why Wood is still in the rotation.

[Dalyn]

Because we will need Gattis in Sept and hopefully the playoffs. He is not a guy that can play everyday. I thought that was apparent by now.

But Laird can't play at all...

[thewupk]

But Laird can't play at all...

And? Do you want to run Laird/Doumit out there everyday in Sept because Gattis is done and sucking it up? Gattis will be kept fresh all year otherwise he will not be nearly as effective as he is.

[bravesnumberone]

Since it's the Giants, and it's Friday and I'm bored, here's a little something from '93. Four parts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKhlIGl4xGA&list=PL8A65F11CB68EB3C5

[Fredi Gonzalez]

I came up with a brilliant idea today all of my own volition. For the first time ever I am going to give YOU the fans input into how I manage the game. Some quick rules.

1- Uggla's already on the bench, so dont even start that **** about taking him out early.

2- Not using Kimbrel for 2 innings. I don't care if its game 7 of the world series and if we lose terrorists nuke the stadium. Not gonna happen.

3- Gattis took himself out of the lineup. Think he said something about not loving baseball enough to play.

4. I am not pinch hitting/running at random times.

5. Everytime you suggest something stupid like Varavro playing cf I am going to make Avilan start throwing in the pen.

[Dalyn]

And? Do you want to run Laird/Doumit out there everyday in Sept because Gattis is done and sucking it up? Gattis will be kept fresh all year otherwise he will not be nearly as effective as he is.

I would just rather play Doumit and keep Laird for emergencies.

[Hawk]

Just taking a moment to appreciate the fact that Gattis is well within the top 5 catchers (maybe 2, edged by Posey) in MLB at the moment. The Braves need him in the lineup as often as possible.

[TURBO]

Always like Hudson.

Mark Bowman ‏@mlbbowman 6m

Huddy said, "When I retire, I'll probably be up there in those stands pulling for the Braves just like I did when I was a kid."

Hudson: "I can't say I don't still pull for (the Braves) because I do, just not this weekend. I hope they go into a mini slump."

[yeezus]

Missing Huddy a lot right now...pictures of him and Gattis posted on twitter, says he still pulls for the Braves.

[bravesnumberone]

Miss Huddy too. Hate that his time with us ended how it did. I think last year's NLDS could have been a different story if we had him.

[Millwood1Hitter]

Fredi on Gattis not in tonight's lineup: "We need to get our bench at bats sometime. Gerald's the best backup catcher in baseball, he could start everyday for any other team out there. We're fortunate to have him, he's a great player."

Fredi on Uggla getting a rest: "Again, we need to get bench players some at bats, Pena is great. I wanna save Uggla so he starts 150 games this year, it's a long season and it wears on you, mentally and physically, and we know what we got there. Going forward, he will be in the lineup"

[Fredi Gonzalez]

Fredi on Gattis not in tonight's lineup: "We need to get our bench at bats sometime. Gerald's the best backup catcher in baseball, he could start everyday for any other team out there. We're fortunate to have him, he's a great player."

Fredi on Uggla getting a rest: "Again, we need to get bench players some at bats, Pena is great. I wanna save Uggla so he starts 150 games this year, it's a long season and it wears on you, mentally and physically, and we know what we got there. Going forward, he will be in the lineup"

What the hell, I didn't say that. Laird is pretending to be me to the media again.

[Runnin]

I'm still wondering what a urinary tract procedure is.

[bravesnumberone]

Lincecum looks like a pedophile.

[Hawk]

Listening to the game on MLB radio. So there will be a 6 minute delay for all of my contributions to this thread.

[bravesnumberone]

Christ, get the freaking ball down. Tired of this ****.

[thewupk]

lol welcome to 2014 mike

[NYCBrave]

How many games in a row is this starting behind. So annoying

[bravesnumberone]

OK, hopefully that'll get Minor going. Going to need a lot of runs.

[BlackwaterPark]

How do you know Gattis can barely walk after games?

[bravesnumberone]

If Heyward would ever do that consistently, we'd get somewhere.

[mfree80]

Five batters, 10 pitches. Wonder what the Giants strategy is against Minor?

[thewupk]

Five batters, 10 pitches. Wonder what the Giants strategy is against Minor?

It's their strategy against everyone.

[bravesnumberone]

More failure with RISP. How slow do you have to be CJ?

[thewupk]

no love from the babip god

[jpx7]

More failure with RISP. How slow do you have to be CJ?

All that new cash in his pockets is weighing him down.

[bravesnumberone]

Lol.

[USMA76]

I like the Chris Johnson signing as he has a number of good qualities. Speed down the first base line, however, isn't one of them.

[thewupk]

I like the Chris Johnson signing as he has a number of good qualities. Speed down the first base line, however, isn't one of them.

or snagging hot shots at third

[bravesnumberone]

or snagging hot shots at third

Or throwing the ball to first without Freeman/second baseman having to stretch for it.

[bravesnumberone]

Good pitch by Minor.

[yeezus]

That was a great called strike 3, what is Pagan complaining about?

[NinersSBChamps]

That was a great called strike 3, what is Pagan complaining about?

An Angel would never complain.

[Dalyn]

Hicks played that one well.

[Dalyn]

Pena. :facepalm:

[bravesnumberone]

:Sad:

[Dalyn]

Fredi just comes across as really desperate, especially lately.

[The Chosen One]

Laird Maximum Drive.

[bravesnumberone]

And of course Heyward with a pop out.

[Braves1976]

Minor showing Laird how to hit. We need a big two out RBI hit by Heyward.

Nevermind inning over, that's bad.

[Dalyn]

"Dan Uggla struggles mightily."

Fixed that for you, Chip.

[bravesnumberone]

Nice, Pena.

[Braves1976]

Great play by Pena, his strong arm helped there. No way Uggla makes that play as he has neither range nor arm.

[Dalyn]

Uggla doesn't make either of those plays.

[Dalyn]

Great play by Pena, his strong arm helped there. No way Uggla makes that play as he has neither range nor arm.

Neither range nor arm nor bat nor legs nor brains. The rare Nor Owl of Atlanta.

[weso1]

Awesome to see Huddy interviewed there. What did the Braves do for Huddy tonight, I missed it? Such a shame he's not pitching in this series as he deserves a huge standing ovation.

I would love for San Fran to give him an AB late in a game if there is a blow out either way.

[Braves1976]

Such a shame he's not pitching in this series as he deserves a huge standing ovation.


Huddy said he really didn't want to pitch against us.

[bravesnumberone]

Freeman needs to get it going.

[Dalyn]

I guess pitchers found something to get Freeman out. :roll:

[bravesnumberone]

:Sad:

[Dalyn]

Interesting comments about managing from Hudson.

:fredi:

[Braves1976]

Some terrible AB's that inning by us, hope Minor can keep it at one with the way this is going.

[NinersSBChamps]

Huddy said he really didn't want to pitch against us.

Why? He would lower his era a full run.

[Dalyn]

Why? He would lower his era a full run.

So true.

[weso1]

Huddy said he really didn't want to pitch against us.

I object your honor! It was a leading question.

[bravesnumberone]

Always stops running.

[weso1]

I've only checked out the radar gun a few times, but Minor's velocity seems to be about 90 on his heater. Seems a bit low.

[Braves1976]

I've only checked out the radar gun a few times, but Minor's velocity seems to be about 90 on his heater. Seems a bit low.

He hit 92 mph at least once and 91 mph some too. But also a lot of 90 mph fastballs too as you note.

Those last two fastballs were both 91 mph to Crawford.

[Dalyn]

I've only checked out the radar gun a few times, but Minor's velocity seems to be about 90 on his heater. Seems a bit low.

Looks slow, too.

[Dalyn]

West is going to toss some bitches tonight.

[bravesnumberone]

Quit freaking nitpicking and go after him.

Thank you.

[stpeteirish]

I kinda remember when Freddie could hit, been a while.

[bravesnumberone]

God are we awful at hitting.

[VirginiaBrave]

I don't ever remember Braves tv interviewing an opposing player during a game. Interesting interview all around. Reading between the lines sounded like the Braves had no interest in bringing him back.

[stpeteirish]

God are we awful at hitting.

every pitcher looks great against us. and people keeping bitching about the lineup, like that matters. We can't hit, it doesn't matter who hits where in the lineup when nobody does jack s*it.

[bravesnumberone]

every pitcher looks great against us. and people keeping bitching about the lineup, like that matters. We can't hit, it doesn't matter who hits where in the lineup when nobody does jack s*it.

I know people have given Walker/Fletcher crap, and Idk how much merit that has, but this team has no fundamental recognition of the strike zone. Constantly late or missing very hittable pitches as well. Just some overall putrid at bats.

[zitothebrave]

Aside from the Homer, Minor is very strong through 5.

[bravesnumberone]

BUNT

[thewupk]

I know people have given Walker/Fletcher crap, and Idk how much merit that has, but this team has no fundamental recognition of the strike zone. Constantly late or missing very hittable pitches as well. Just some overall putrid at bats.

Our walk rate as a team has plummeted in the last few years but I don't really blame the hitting coaches with that. We have essentially replaced Chipper, Mac. and Escobar with Johnson, Gattis, and Simmons. While those 3 aren't bad hitters they take very few walks and are hackers. And when they aren't getting hits it can be tough to swallow.

[NinersSBChamps]

Watching Marooned instead now. Much more exciting.

[zitothebrave]

Lince scrd of Laird.

[bravesnumberone]

Can anyone on this team ****ing bunt?

[zitothebrave]

Quality execution

[USMA76]

@#$% our suckitude at sacrifice bunting is epic. How many more games is it going to cost us?

[bravesnumberone]

Laird wouldn't have scored, but that would be first and third.

[zitothebrave]

Ok you got 2 on Bustman, lets get something done.

[zitothebrave]

Laird wouldn't have scored, but that would be first and third.

Laird wouldn't have scored from Second on a double.

[bravesnumberone]

Can of corn.

[thewupk]

bunt cost another run

[The Chosen One]

Poor Heyward. No pitchers can ever lay down a sac bunt for him to score the runner on base.

[zitothebrave]

Boooooo

[Braves1976]

BJ hitting second needs to be over, enough is enough.

[thewupk]

Can anyone on this team ****ing bunt?

Julio. That's about it.

[stpeteirish]

wish someone else was the lead runner here. Time to snap out of it Freddie.

[The Chosen One]

FINALLLLYYYY

[bravesnumberone]

FINALLY.

[thewupk]

One eye Freddie with an rbi hit

[Braves1976]

Finally, okay now let's keep it going. Come on Justin!

[zitothebrave]

Great way to break out of a slump Freddie!!!!:tchop:

[USMA76]

Not bad for a guy who is obviously having trouble seeing the ball.

[VirginiaBrave]

What gets me is first was TPs fault, then it's Larry Parrish's fault, now people are starting to call for Walker and Fletcher's heads. At some point these players are gonna have to look in the mirror. The simple fact is these guys don't hit as a team. They hit as eight individuals not as a team. They don't bunt, hit behind runners, etc. it's sad.

[bravesnumberone]

Doumit would have let that bounce.

[thewupk]

a shame that didnt fall

[stpeteirish]

What gets me is first was TPs fault, then it's Larry Parrish's fault, now people are starting to call for Walker and Fletcher's heads. At some point these players are gonna have to look in the mirror. The simple fact is these guys don't hit as a team. They hit as eight individuals not as a team. They don't bunt, hit behind runners, etc. it's sad.

you got that right. There aren't enough hours in the day to coach an entire team to hit. One, maybe two guys you can work on, IF THEY LET YOU, that's about it.

[stpeteirish]

Doumit would have let that bounce.

so would've the guy who hit it.

[mfree80]

Hit it on the nose.

[The Chosen One]

I can't believe that carried out.

[USMA76]

Well that tie game was short lived.

[bravesnumberone]

If Heyward loved baseball, he would have caught that.

More lollipop batting practice.

[zitothebrave]

I hate Morse so much.

[Braves1976]

Morse is the one I'd been more careful with as he has more power than most in their line-up. Bad pitch call there.

[Dalyn]

There must be some kind of code to get Morse out.

[UNCBlue012]

This is saddening to be down, but minor has been pretty good in his return!

[bravesnumberone]

There must be some kind of code to get Morse out.

Not throwing it over the middle of the plate would help.

[tvsportscaster]

Leave it to the Braves to make Lincecum look good after stinking it up all year. This offense needs some bigtime help.

[Dalyn]

Not throwing it over the middle of the plate would help.

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[zitothebrave]

There must be some kind of code to get Morse out.

http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20131006004526/disneycreate/images/8/8e/What_does_the_fox_say.gif

[bravesnumberone]

Laird ass!

Pinch hit here.

[Dalyn]

Laird ass!

Pinch hit here.

Yeah. That's going to happen.

[bravesnumberone]

Would be nice to see Gattis. But he can't walk.

[Dalyn]

This is the kind of hit we are paying Doumit to get.

[Braves1976]

Doumit has been a big fail so far. :(

[bravesnumberone]

I believe that's 1-for-7 with RISP tonight.

[zitothebrave]

If i didn't work erly in the mornin I'd bet getting hammered aboot now.

[bravesnumberone]

It's time to play everyone's favorite game. Manage. That. Bullpen.

[Dalyn]

It's time to play everyone's favorite game. Manage. That. Bullpen.

Chin in. Must be the 7th.

[bravesnumberone]

Chin in. Must be the 7th.

But he's facing a righty. Fredi?

[Dalyn]

Walden is going to get ready for the 8th, but if Chin gets in trouble Carpenter will come in. Avilan will get the opportunity to walk someone later in the inning (if that happens).

[Braves1976]

That last pitch was a strike. Are you kidding me? Ump squeezing Thomas.

[bravesnumberone]

Looking more and more like we're going to need to move Wood to the bullpen out of necessity.

[thewupk]

well this game is about to get out of hand

[jsebe10]

Joe west...retire you fat sh*t

[The Chosen One]

Thomas got squeezed.

[USMA76]

Thomas is really, really bad. Why Fredi keeps trotting him out there in one run games is anyone's guess.

This is a rerun of the same bad movie we saw last night.

[stpeteirish]

That last pitch was a strike. Are you kidding me? Ump squeezing Thomas.

3 of the four balls to Crawford were strikes.

[The Chosen One]

Why can't any of our guys bunt like that?

[bravesnumberone]

:happy0157:

[jsebe10]

Thomas got squeezed.

Yea because of that fat ass gobble neck umpiring...his fat sorry ass should have retired years ago...prob keeps him from sitting at home with the fat wife

[stpeteirish]

somebody can bunt. Walk Pagan, pitch to Pence.

[Braves1976]

Fredi never lets Thomas finish anything, all the runs charged against him others have came in and gave up. Bringing Carpenter or Varvaro with runners on is asking for it. They are the type that cannot have a clean inning even at their best.

[The Chosen One]

Laird is pretty terrible at framing pitches.

[Braves1976]

3 of the four balls to Crawford were strikes.

I know, he got squeezed.

[nsacpi]

Fredi never lets Thomas finish anything, all the runs charged against him others have came in and gave up. Bringing Carpenter or Varvaro with runners on is asking for it. They are the type that cannot have a clean inning even at their best.

Also Thomas is better against righties than Varvaro is against lefties. Would have left him in against Pagan.

[Dalyn]

Varvaro. Unbelievable.

[Braves1976]

Laird is pretty terrible at framing pitches.

Yea, he's one of the worst.

[tvsportscaster]

Thomas might be pitching himself off the team, they have to make room for Floyd this weekend and Thomas might be the move. And oh by the way, Washington just went up on Philly, so the Braves might be down to a half game after tonight, losing three games off their lead in four days. Nice going.

[bravesnumberone]

Fredi must be seeing whether or not Varvaro is worth keeping around. Gonna have to make a decision soon, unless Thomas gets sent down.

[Dalyn]

Laird is pretty terrible.

:fredi:

[The Chosen One]

Yea, he's one of the worst.

Laird and brayan Pena are two of the worst receivers I've ever seen.

[Murphfan]

Fredi must be seeing whether or not Varvaro is worth keeping around. Gonna have to make a decision soon, unless Thomas gets sent down.
I'm thinking that a lefty out of the pen is gonna be the first move Wren makes. Then, if we're still pertinent by the break, 2B.

[Dalyn]

Nice pitch. Laird didn't have to frame it, luckily.

[Dalyn]

I'm thinking that a lefty out of the pen is gonna be the first move Wren makes. Then, if we're still pertinent by the break, 2B.

Wood is probably going to go to the pen when Floyd returns.

[Dalyn]

Laird and brayan Pena are two of the worst receivers I've ever seen.

Laird is our defensive catcher.

[USMA76]

Pence is a complete douchenozzle. Nice to get him out.

Good job by Varvaro with 2Ks with runners on second and third with one out.

[Murphfan]

Wood is probably going to go to the pen when Floyd returns.Bowman said today that he thought Floyd is pen bound.

[bravesnumberone]

Varvaro helped his case there. Come on sorry offense. Score.

[The Chosen One]

Hail the Varvaro.

[nsacpi]

Well done Varvaro!

[Dalyn]

Varvaro! :tchop:

[tvsportscaster]

Bowman said today that he thought Floyd is pen bound.

Yeah, but that could be subject to change, they've got to have a reliable lefty and right now they don't have one, because Avilan is struggling as well.

[Dalyn]

Bowman said today that he thought Floyd is pen bound.

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[jsebe10]

Affveldt is VERY tough on leftys

[nsacpi]

Bowman said today that he thought Floyd is pen bound.

He'll get a lot of work as long man if they keep Harang in the rotation.

[Braves1976]

Thomas is likely safe as we need a second lefty, esp. with Avilan's struggles. Plus all the runs charged to Thomas have came with him being removed and someone else giving them up (two last night by Carpenter). Before last night he had great numbers too, just hasn't been pitching enough nor full innings so smaller sample size.

[Murphfan]

Yeah, but that could be subject to change, they've got to have a reliable lefty and right now they don't have one, because Avilan is struggling as well.That's why I'm thinking that there may be an outside move for one. Wood is looking too good to just yank him out of the rotation (with one game exception). Course I was wrong once before, back in '54... :roll:

[The Chosen One]

Heywooooood

[bravesnumberone]

Hit and run here. Or straight steal. Gotta put some pressure on them.

[stpeteirish]

Laird and brayan Pena are two of the worst receivers I've ever seen.

with about 20 yrs of combined major league exp. There really aren't a lot of good catchers, I guess. Freaking Corky Miller was in the bigs last year, I thought it was a typo.

[bravesnumberone]

How sorry can it get?

[Murphfan]

HeywoooooodAin't that what they kept saying in the movie "1941"?

[Braves1976]

BJ in the two hole is killing us...

[Five]

Lol. Nice job BJ

[jsebe10]

Sit that fcker!!!!!! He canned the AB bc he was asked to bunt! Selfish

[jpack1]

BeeeeJ and Ffedi fail

[PurpleBrave]

Take out San Diego, who may have one of the worst offenses ever, and this team is dead last in the NL. They'll be lucky to make the playoffs when the starting pitching comes down to Earth.

[stpeteirish]

worst game for BJ in a while.

[bravesnumberone]

HOW IS HEYWARD STILL AT FIRST????????????

[tomahawkchop10]

That was pathetic and sooo BJ.

[mfree80]

Wish those two were strikes for Thomas.

[USMA76]

A #2 hitter that can't execute a sacrifice bunt...really?

[Murphfan]

Sit that fcker!!!!!! He canned the AB bc he was asked to bunt! SelfishWell, at least he plays a great outfield. Wait...that's his brother. No, wait... I was thinking of another team...

[bravesnumberone]

Great swing.

[tomahawkchop10]

Sit that fcker!!!!!! He canned the AB bc he was asked to bunt! Selfish

Him and Schafer need to platoon, and Tommy needs to replace Uggla...and in a hurry.

[AerchAngel]

This team cannot bunt, why are we paying our hitting coach? Is he just collecting a paycheck just because? He has not done a damn thing to be paid 100k or more.

[jsebe10]

A #2 hitter that can't execute a sacrifice bunt...really?

Rewind it and look at his body language during the AB and after it. He was pissed he had to bunt.

[Braves1976]

After a weak schedule the first month our schedule this month and rest of the way is tougher (including Sept). So we better pick it up or we'll be out of first before the weekend is over.

[Dalyn]

Him and Schafer need to platoon, and Tommy needs to replace Uggla...and in a hurry.

Schafer is worse. Seriously.

[TURBO]

Come on CJ

[Braves1976]

We need CJ to start earning that new contract here.

[Five]

This team cannot bunt, why are we paying our hitting coach? Is he just collecting a paycheck just because? He has not done a damn thing to be paid 100k or more.

They're turrrible. Couldn't agree with you more.

[bravesnumberone]

Just walked Upton and CJ swinging at everything, hitting weak foul balls.

[Murphfan]

And that RISP stat just gets better and better.

[bravesnumberone]

Just go sit the hell down. Swinging at that low ****.

1-for-8 RISP.

[Braves1976]

CJ strikes out, who didn't see that coming?

[Murphfan]

This team, over the last week, is just really starting to pi$$ me off.

[UNCBlue012]

10 LOB. How in the heck is this team so bad with RISP.

[Five]

Just walked Upton and CJ swinging at everything, hitting weak foul balls.

Should have given him more money with that extension quite frankly.

[tvsportscaster]

This team is about as I've ever seen with runners in scoring position. You don't even get excited when they get runners on, because you know they won't score.

[Bdawg2309]

Can't score w/o hitting HR's. pathetic

[jsebe10]

10 LOB. How in the heck is this team so bad with RISP.

Pressure man. No1 can step in and get that big hit right now. Piss themselves in pressure opportunities but get dick hurt when they start hearing about it

[Murphfan]

We should be up 5 or 6 to 2 at this point in this game.

[NinersSBChamps]

Not paying attention much. Who is the third guy in the booth?

[The Chosen One]

Not paying attention much. Who is the third guy in the booth?

Chip Caray.

[Murphfan]

Not paying attention much. Who is the third guy in the booth?Smoltz. Love it.

[Murphfan]

The Uptons strike again.

[bravesnumberone]

:facepalm:

:snort:

[Braves1976]

Man, Justin almost ate that ball.

[The Chosen One]

lol Justin. You usually look lost out there but that was clear cut.

[Murphfan]

Thank goodness he's alright.

[NinersSBChamps]

Smoltz. Love it.

Thanks. Couldn't place his voice for some reason.

[jsebe10]

You 're welcome Caramel Blob.

[Braves1976]

Justin is fortunate that ticked his glove, otherwise he eats that ball (probably hits him in the mouth).

[Murphfan]

If the Uptons don't hit a HR during the game, I wonder if the pitchers even acknowledge their presence in the dugout...

[PurpleBrave]

If you play this during Braves games they become a little more watchable


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK6TXMsvgQg

[USMA76]

Smoltz "humor:"

Q: Why does San Francisco have the coldest ballpark in the majors?
A: Because there's a giant fan in every seat.

Groan

[The Chosen One]

Smoltz "humor:"

Q: Why does San Francisco have the coldest ballpark in the majors?
A: Because there's a giant fan in every seat.

Groan

I remember he used that in 2010 on the Peachtree TV telecasts... :Bunchie1:

[Braves1976]

Great, why can't they have CJ or Uggla in their infield? If so maybe both those balls are hits. One surely is.

[jsebe10]

Does anyone know when Pena's last hit was?

[The Chosen One]

Great strike zone tonight cowboy.

[bravesnumberone]

We are helpless against their pen.

[Murphfan]

We are helpless against their pen.We're just helpless these days. Pen, starters, doesn't matter.

[Braves1976]

Laird might finally get a homer or RBI by the All-Star break. If he cannot work a walk or bloop he's useless at the plate.

[jsebe10]

Great strike zone tonight cowboy.

It's ok!!!!! He's a veteran umpire

[NinersSBChamps]

We are helpless against their pen.

Hopeless?

[Ampere]

Does anyone know when Pena's last hit was?

Tuesday.

[bravesnumberone]

Hopeless?

:fredi:

[Hawk]

It's ok!!!!! He's a veteran umpire

He also has more Chins than a Chinese phone book.

[NinersSBChamps]

Meanwhile those over achieving Marlins just beat the Dodgers.

[The Chosen One]

Laird hurt.

Crap can this season get any worse?!!?

[bravesnumberone]

Notice the camera avoiding showing Fredi and Laird's faces at the same time.

[Murphfan]

Notice the camera avoiding showing Fredi and Laird's faces at the same time.I knew it.

[Hawk]

Laird hurt.

Crap can this season get any better?!!?

Fify.

[thewupk]

Laird hurt.

Crap can this season get any worse?!!?

Doesn't that mean it's getting better?

[Murphfan]

Laird hurt.

Crap can this season get any worse?!!?

Yes.

[jsebe10]

Doesn't that mean it's getting better?

Nope. It means that we may have that rare occurance of Gattis catching. You know, what he originally replaced McCann for!

[bravesnumberone]

Nope. It means that we may have that rare occurance of Gattis catching. You know, what he originally replaced McCann for!

Don't you know? He can't walk. We need him for the playoffs!!!!!!!!

[The Chosen One]

Kimbrel to DL.

[thewupk]

I suspect Heyward will go 4-5 tonight and be a key component in the comeback in the 9th

[jsebe10]

Welcome to some real pitching over-achieving Belt.

[bravesnumberone]

Down 1 and facing a tough closer. Wonder how this will go.