GDT 7/14 vs Reds - BJ on DL - Gattis activated (1B)

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Braves lineup:

LF Jose Constanza
SS Andrelton Simmons
3B Chris Johnson
1B Evan Gattis
2B Dan Uggla
CF Reed Johnson
C Gerald Laird
RF Joe Terdoslavish
P Julio Teheran


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Reds lineup:
CF Shin-Soo Choo
LF Derrick Robinson
1B Joey Votto
2B Brandon Phillips
RF Jay Bruce
3B Todd Frazier
SS Zack Cozart
C Davin Mesoraco
P Toni Cingrani

[sentenza]

Freddie injured his left thumb - day to day!
All-star game in jeopardy!

BJ to 15-day DL, El Oso Blanco activated!

[Bravesfan205]

As ugly as this lineup is they probably score 10 runs today

[jpack1]

Depth is so important in a mlb season. Glad we have quality people.

[weso1]

Cingrani appears to have very good stuff. he's k'ing over 10 per 9 IP. He is walking some guys though. So the team needs to try and be patient.

[thethe]

Cingrani appears to have very good stuff. he's k'ing over 10 per 9 IP. He is walking some guys though. So the team needs to try and be patient.

Yeah, this is going to be a tough one today but the way I see it we are playing with house money. Washington can't get out of its own way and if you would ahve told me in March that the Braves would have a 6 game lead going into the ASB I would have said you were crazy. And thats the WORST scenario that could happen at this point. Just unbelievable.

[NinersSBChamps]

I don't know why I try anymore.

[thethe]

I don't know why I try anymore.

I know you are trying your best Niners but there are no guarantees that the person who made the GDT yesterday will be on in time for the game. We have eager posters here who want to start dissecting lineups. It is what it is.

[stpeteirish]

I don't know why I try anymore.

sorry, prayer won out over supersition.

[NinersSBChamps]

sorry, prayer won out over supersition.

Okay if you want to get angry and take offense go ahead. That wasn't directed at you.

[ChapelHillMatt]

Yeah if I was still scheduled to make the game thread today I couldn't do it on Sunday because of church.

[thethe]

Okay if you want to get angry and take offense go ahead. That wasn't directed at you.

Niners whats up buddy? Its no big deal. The important thing is that we are talking about Braves baseball.

[weso1]

Okay if you want to get angry and take offense go ahead. That wasn't directed at you.

I... really don't think he is angry about it...

[stpeteirish]

I... really don't think he is angry about it...

Not mad ...

[The Chosen One]

We know El Oso Blanco loves baseball.

He got off the DL a day early to come play for us.

We need his mentality to rub off on our black outfielders who are lazy bums.

-Shanks

[thethe]

We know El Oso Blanco loves baseball.

He got off the DL a day early to come play for us.

We need his mentality to rub off on our black outfielders who are lazy bums.

-Shanks

I loled. I like Bill but he brought this on himself.

[thethe]

Very excited. Haven't seen Teheran pitch live in a while and to top it all off the man the myth the legend is in the lineup today. All in all...today was a good day!

[NinersSBChamps]

Holy Constanza! What a grab.

[thethe]

Talisman strikes again!

[AerchAngel]

Talisman strikes again!

crap, my reliable link doesn't have this game today. Maybe someone is telling me to go back in the basement and finish up fixing my HVAC. The air working but I hope I fix the leaking problem.

[TURBO]

Morning ladies

[NinersSBChamps]

JT turned in a perfect first inning.

[NinersSBChamps]

Morning ladies

Good morning for another 15 minutes.

[thethe]

A little awkward play there for Gattis. He should have flipped that ball to avoid a possible collision with Julio.

[AerchAngel]

JT turned in a perfect first inning.

My favorite pitcher is pitching I can't see it, this is torture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NinersSBChamps]

A little awkward play there for Gattis. He should have flipped that ball to avoid a possible collision with Julio.

Yeah because JT would have been knocked into next Thursday if he collided with the white bear.

[AUTiger7222]

Johnson crushed that ball and it still stayed in. In Cincinnati that's an easy homerun.

[thethe]

Damn, thought Johnson got all of that.

[NinersSBChamps]

Shucks. CJ just missed a home run.

[weso1]

DOB reporting that Freeman won't play in the All Star game.

[NinersSBChamps]

Johnson crushed that ball and it still stayed in. In Cincinnati that's an easy homerun.

And in Miami Choo probably doesn't have to move back more than five feet.

[Julio3000]

Johnson crushed that ball and it still stayed in. In Cincinnati that's an easy homerun.

Chris is feeling his oats batting 3rd.

[NinersSBChamps]

DOB reporting that Freeman won't play in the All Star game.
Heard that too. Chip said he hasn't heard anything and Fredi said Freeman should play if he is able to.

[weso1]

Good that at least Freeman will go to the All Star game.

[Julio3000]

DOB reporting that Freeman won't play in the All Star game.

It's not like he's 39 years old or something. Lazy.

[NinersSBChamps]

I hope if Puig makes it and he plays that he further hurts himself. He sits out games prior to the ASG, but the moment he could be in the mid summer classic he will play. Seriously this kid is really becoming bad for the game with his attitude.

[weso1]

It's not like he's 39 years old or something. Lazy.

If the NL loses and the Braves don't get home field advantage in the WS then it's Freddie's fault.

[Julio3000]

Dude wouldn't have gotten hit if he hadn't been trying to swing at that.

[parkvadawg]

Great job Julio

[weso1]

That worked out well. Now the Reds have to lead off the pitcher next inning.

[Julio3000]

If the NL loses and the Braves don't get home field advantage in the WS then it's Freddie's fault.

On occasion, I fear that the youngster suffers from a deficit of affectionate regard for our hallowed national pastime.

[thethe]

Reed should be on second there no?

[Dalyn]

Reed!

[Dalyn]

Reed should be on second there no?

No.

[weso1]

Somebody get that 3b some sunglasses.

[jason27nc]

Lets go!

[Dalyn]

Somebody get that 3b some sunglasses.

Seems fine to me.

[thethe]

Hell yeah! This lineup is so gritty!!!!

[AUTiger7222]

SAFE! YES!!!!!

[TURBO]

Oh yeah. Made them pay. I love it

[Julio3000]

Reed got that base back.

[jason27nc]

Better lucky than good.

[parkvadawg]

You can't stop Laird power

[Frek21]

2 out rally! Lol

[Julio3000]

Classic Laird hit, too.

[weso1]

Cingrani getting hit hard this inning... all with two outs.

[sentenza]

Brian!!!!
Oh, wait!!!

Gerald power!!!

[NinersSBChamps]

Thanks Reeds! lol

[jason27nc]

Cingrani getting hit hard this inning... all with two outs.

LOL

[jason27nc]

Thanks Reeds! lol

Had BJ been playing we would have never made it this far. He would not have hustled to first on that pop up.

[TURBO]

Good AB by Terdo

[The Chosen One]

Had BJ been playing we would have never made it this far. He would not have hustled to first on that pop up.

There would've been no popup.

it would've been a strikeout swinging.

[thethe]

Nice AB from Terdo. POssibly getting away with a call but still worked the AB.

[Julio3000]

Terd made him work there.

Maybe he's hitting #2 in the future.

[thethe]

JULIO!!!

Come on Talisman!

[The Chosen One]

Good job clearing Julio.

Let's see if Constanza can clear Simmons to end inning.

[Julio3000]

JT has better ABs than a lot of our position players.

[AUTiger7222]

Cingrani is getting squeezed a bit in this inning. But I'll take it.

[thethe]

Terd made him work there.

Maybe he's hitting #2 in the future.

I don't get why people are still underrating him. He has absolutely raked in the minor leagues. Why shouldn't people think he will hit in the majors?

[TURBO]

I don't get why people are still underrating him. He has absolutely raked in the minor leagues. Why shouldn't people think he will hit in the majors?

Is he on Gattis level?

[parkvadawg]

Freaking crap

[Dalyn]

Too bad the pitcher wasn't playing deeper there.

[thethe]

can't hit it much harder than Jose did there. Tough luck.

Cingrani was PISSED. Just dropped teh ball on the mound.

[jason27nc]

Marlins just went up 2-1 on the Nats!

[AUTiger7222]

Marlins with a 2-run homerun to take the lead 2-1 over the Nationals.

[thethe]

Is he on Gattis level?

Hard to get on that epic level!

[weso1]

lineout to the pitcher. Cingrani was sooo lucky that inning.

[thethe]

lineout to the pitcher. Cingrani was sooo lucky that inning.

He was actually unlucky that inning IMO.

[pfiggy]

way ta make 'im work men.........

[Julio3000]

I didn't think it was strike 3 to Terdo.

Still, I'm not going to be mad at the kid for griping at Holbrook. The guy sucks. It is known.

[Dalyn]

That picture of Huddy is going to make the rounds (with some slight changes) every time he struggles.

Wow. Nice bunt.

[jason27nc]

Now pick that SOB off!!!

[Julio3000]

Wow. Nice bunt. I kinda want to plunk him for that.

[weso1]

He was actually unlucky that inning IMO.

You go to the sarcasm store and have them fix your sarcasm meter right now.

[thethe]

Well this sucks.

[Dalyn]

NOT a good pitch.

[parkvadawg]

Now pick that SOB off!!!

Its almost expected now that he gets one every start. Damage control time

[thethe]

You go to the sarcasm store and have them fix your sarcasm meter right now.

No.

[Julio3000]

You go to the sarcasm store and have them fix your sarcasm meter right now.

Can't get too clever.

[Dalyn]

Wow. Nice bunt. I kinda want to plunk him for that.

This board has a weird language filter.

[stpeteirish]

about to give it right back.

[AUTiger7222]

C'mon Teheran.

[Julio3000]

This board has a weird language filter.

Beauty.

[TURBO]

I would walk Votto

[thethe]

Walk Votto please.

[Dalyn]

Walk him. Please.

[weso1]

Throw a fastball right down the middle to Votto please.

[Dalyn]

:mad0182:

Fredi has no clue.

[thethe]

Stuipd to be aggressive with the best hitter in the NL.

[AUTiger7222]

I didn't think it was strike 3 to Terdo.

Still, I'm not going to be mad at the kid for griping at Holbrook. The guy sucks. It is known.

I didn't see anything wrong with the pitch.

[AUTiger7222]

Well crap

[weso1]

Throw a fastball right down the middle to Votto please.

That was sarcasm Teheran... You guys just aren't getting the sarcasm today.

[Dalyn]

That most likely ends the inning with no runs if Votto is walked.

[AUTiger7222]

Well that lead didn't last long.

[Julio3000]

Plunk.

[thethe]

Damn, Julio. Way to help my fantasy team.

[Dalyn]

You had one job, Fredi.

[AUTiger7222]

Nice going Teheran. Get the lead and have a terrible inning.

[Dalyn]

Plunk.


:icon_biggrin:

[TURBO]

That most likely ends the inning with no runs if Votto is walked.

exactly

[jpack1]

I wish someone would post Teheran's era pitching to Laird vs Mac. Laird just calls to many breaking balls and few changeups.

[thethe]

Freddi fails again.

[Dalyn]

Braves 1

Fredi 4

We still have time, boys. Don't let him get away with it, just because he used to manage in Florida!

[parkvadawg]

Simba walks!

[Dalyn]

At least the ump is still fighting the good fight.

[jason27nc]

Leadoff walk kills!

[AUTiger7222]

A Simmons walk? Wow.

[thethe]

its going to be a slow process but I think SImmons is going to develop into a good hitter.

[The Chosen One]

All things considered, if we win this game with our 4 best hitters not even playing, I'll do cartwheels.

If we split this series 2-2 considering we have played it handicapped, I will take it.

[jason27nc]

Trivia question for today. When was the last time Simmons walked before today?

[parkvadawg]

its going to be a slow process but I think SImmons is going to develop into a good hitter.

Really hope so

[TURBO]

Gritty

[thethe]

Great baserunning by SIMBA!!!

[AUTiger7222]

Yes. Bloop. Let's go Gattis!

[jason27nc]

Wow, I thought he may have him at 2nd. Looked up and he is at 3rd.

[parkvadawg]

Let's go boys. Time for Gatticus to go all oso on them

[parkvadawg]

Trivia question for today. When was the last time Simmons walked before today?

Mississippi?

[Dalyn]

Look. Is that a bird? A plane? It's a tie game!

[jason27nc]

Effects of him running the bases also.

[Dalyn]

Gattis swung at ball 4. He don't need no stinking walk.

[The Chosen One]

Gattis swinging at ball 4 twice.

[Dalyn]

Quick! Tell Gattis this is as close as he is going to come to a pinch-hit this game!

[jason27nc]

Someone tell Gattis its ok to walk.

[AUTiger7222]

I wish someone would post Teheran's era pitching to Laird vs Mac. Laird just calls to many breaking balls and few changeups.

The numbers say that Teheran pitches better with McCann than Laird.

Laird - 9 GS, 57 1/3 IP, 242 PA, 218 AB, 20 R, 20 ER, 7 HR, 14 BB, 43 SO, 3.14 EAR
McCann - 8 GS, 50 1/3 IP, 207 PA, 191 AB, 20 R, 17 ER, 6 HR, 7 BB, 48 SO, 3.04 ERA

The walk and strikeout numbers just pop off the page.

[TURBO]

that ball was crushed.

[Dalyn]

Unorthodox. I like it.

[thethe]

How unlucky is that? Gattis hit that as hard as you can possibly hit that ball and doesn't get credit for anything.

[AUTiger7222]

DANG! Gattis crush that. But thanks for the error by Cosart and the Braves so a run.

[thethe]

that ball was crushed.

What else is new?

[Dalyn]

How unlucky is that? Gattis hit that as hard as you can possibly hit that ball and doesn't get credit for anything.


They should give him a sac fly.

[jason27nc]

The only reason Cozart threw that ball away was because there was a dent in the ball.

[AUTiger7222]

Is there a player that strikes out looking more than Uggla on pitches right down the middle?

[The Chosen One]

With BJ hurt, this may be Uggla's chance to take the team lead offensively in f-bombs.

[Dalyn]

What moron fixed Uggla's eyes?

[jpack1]

Thanks for posting. Not quite as much difference as I thought. Still calls to many breaking balls to LH.

[thethe]

I hate when hitters do that. Uggla decided not to swing before the pitch was thrown.

[stpeteirish]

well, I've seen that around 116 times this year.

[parkvadawg]

With BJ hurt, this may be Uggla's chance to take the team lead offensively in f-bombs.

Mac I think is way out in front

[jpack1]

Dan takes way to many strikes.

[jason27nc]

Is there a player that strikes out looking more than Uggla on pitches right down the middle?

Bj? I give up.

[stpeteirish]

What moron fixed Uggla's eyes?

His eyes aren't the reason he can't hit. He just can't hit.

[jason27nc]

That was a very long inning.

[The Chosen One]

Career wise? Maybe.

But for the season, not even close. I will say that Mac's f-bombs are more noticeable, because he truly yells at the top of his lungs and then just immediately turns and walks back to the dugout. When BJ or Uggs do it, it's a slow linger walking back to the dugout.

[stpeteirish]

77 pitches in 3 innings for Cingrani.

[Dalyn]

His eyes aren't the reason he can't hit. He just can't hit.

Hope this helps. (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sarcasm-detector/id394040209?mt=8)

[thethe]

Career wise? Maybe.

But for the season, not even close. I will say that Mac's f-bombs are more noticeable, because he truly yells at the top of his lungs and then just immediately turns and walks back to the dugout. When BJ or Uggs do it, it's a slow linger walking back to the dugout.

I would think that Heyward would lead the team if he cared. Those black folk sure do curse a lot.

[The Chosen One]

I'd take Rossy back in a heartbeat.

Something tells me he may end up coming back after we're done with Laird.

[jsebe10]

I'm offended



I would think that Heyward would lead the team if he cared. Those black folk sure do curse a lot.

[Dalyn]

77 pitches in 3 innings for Cingrani.

At least he will only go 7.

[TURBO]

JT look much better that inning

[jason27nc]

Cingrani may be a better option to lead off than whet we have.

[TURBO]

Andrew Baggarly ‏@CSNBaggs 13m

Bochy said he'll probably cover himself with a 3rd C to replace Freeman. He hasn't forgotten McCann gave SF home field in 2010 WS, hint hint

[TURBO]

Nats tie the game up

[pfiggy]

Simmons walked Thursday night, you guys are tough.......that's twice in one series. :rock:

[thethe]

Nice job Julio. Make this Cingrani's last inning.

[thethe]

Hmm...tehearn might be hitting a wall right now.

[parkvadawg]

I hate Choo . you have got to be kidding

[TURBO]

I hate Choo . you have got to be kidding

Bless you

[NinersSBChamps]

That should do it. Time to go out by the pool.

[Julio3000]

Choo got to be kidding me, mang!

Good thing it was only a Seoulo shot.

[Dalyn]

Hmm...tehearn might be hitting a wall right now.

Looks like it is hitting back.

[Dunit24]

Choo Is Best Player Ever....Against us

[Julio3000]

Dude's got some pop. I hear he Pusan a good show in batting practice.

[JusticeForAll23]

Just keep telling yourselves we're done with the Reds for the rest of the year, thus we're done with friggin' Shin-Soo Choo.

[Dalyn]

Dude's got some pop. I hear he Pusan a good show in batting practice.


:mad0182: I am glad Temo isn't tall enough to see this.

[The Chosen One]

This game has gone on 2 hours and we're only in the bottom of teh 5th.

[TURBO]

bloop master

[thethe]

BABIPin all day for Chris.

[Dalyn]

Chris is so awesome.

[parkvadawg]

I honestly think CJ does this on purpose now

[AUTiger7222]

Tim Hudson warming up in the pen. A few years ago the Braves let Huddy pitch an inning in relief in the final game before the ASG.

[The Chosen One]

What type of makeup do you need to be a BABIP machine?

[Julio3000]

Beastly Awesome on Bloops in Play.

[Julio3000]

What type of makeup do you need to be a BABIP machine?

Blush.

[thethe]

Man, Gattis was on that ball as well. So annoying when you have nothing to show for it.

[The Chosen One]

Man, Gattis was on that ball as well. So annoying when you have nothing to show for it.

If he loved baseball, he would just hit it over the fence.

[Dalyn]

Going blind could be the best thing for Uggla's career.

[Dalyn]

Plunk. I thought we were winning.

[Julio3000]

If he loved baseball, he would just hit it over the fence.

And he wouldn't let a little oblique strain keep him out of the lineup.

[The Chosen One]

And he wouldn't let a little oblique strain keep him out of the lineup.

Starting to think that this lack of passion is running contagious throughout the clubhouse.

Fredi
Heyward
Freddie
Upton 1
Upton 2
Gattis
Laird

I mean it's getting out of control now.

[parkvadawg]

Starting to think that this lack of passion is running contagious throughout the clubhouse.

Fredi
Heyward
Freddie
Upton 1
Upton 2
Gattis
Laird

I mean it's getting out of control now.

Don't forget Simba. He would walk more if he loved the game

[The Chosen One]

Don't forget Simba. He would walk more if he loved the game

I actually think walks are just a sign of laziness. That's why Heyward is king of lack of passion.

Simba swinging at every pitch just means he loves the game so much he really wants to make something happen.

BJ never walks because he strikes out and drops tons of f-bombs to show you he cares about hte game.

[parkvadawg]

I actually think walks are just a sign of laziness. That's why Heyward is king of lack of passion.

Simba swinging at every pitch just means he loves the game so much he really wants to make something happen.

Lol

[The Chosen One]

I hate Choo so bad...

Why Choo gotta do us like this.

[sentenza]

Gerald hitting machine!

[Dalyn]

So close...but it was a floater.

[AUTiger7222]

Just one of those days Both CJ and Joey T crushed balls today to center that for some unknown reason just didn't go out. Game should be tied

[weso1]

Crap... Thought Terd might have had one there.

[The Chosen One]

Thought Terd might've dropped one in the seats.

[Mrs. Meta]

What happened to Joe Simpson? I feel so outta the looplol

[Julio3000]

Starting to think that this lack of passion is running contagious throughout the clubhouse.

Fredi
Heyward
Freddie
Upton 1
Upton 2
Gattis
Laird

I mean it's getting out of control now.

Heh.

We need someone to kick a veteran or two to the curb and whip these malingerers into shape. I can think of a guy...his name rhymes with "Jobby Talenmine."

[sentenza]

3 innings for 3 or 4 runs!
Let's start the next comebacker!

[Julio3000]

Thought Terd might've dropped one in the seats.

I thought he'd just squeezed it out.

[Dalyn]

Need a hit here, Chris.

[Dalyn]

Plunk.

[Dalyn]

Gattis looks pretty bad.

[weso1]

Things aren't looking too good. Hard to complain though about at worst being up 6 in the East.

Looks like the Marlins and Gnats are heading for extras.

[Bdawg2309]

what was the point in calling gattis up???

[The Chosen One]

Heyward has joined us from the other place. :suprise:

[weso1]

what was the point in calling gattis up???

Desperation. In the end it won't matter. Not like the other guy would've done much better.

[weso1]

Real nice play from Simmons there.

[Dalyn]

About to tie it.

[Dalyn]

There's one.

[weso1]

Uggla with the bomb.

[weso1]

Gnats just took the lead in Miami.

[Dalyn]

Laird is due a bloop HR.

[sentenza]

Ok! Once again!

Whhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaattttt's his name??????
Daaaaaaaaaaan Uggla!!!

[The Chosen One]

McCann is an All-Star! :elefant:

[weso1]

Big Mac is an all star!

[AUTiger7222]

They just said McCann is going to the ASG? Yes!

[Dalyn]

Not a good call.

[Bdawg2309]

surprisingly, the braves have risen their avg with risp to .244, up to 22 in the MLB

[AUTiger7222]

I'm happy Uggla hit the homerun but why can't he ever do anything with runners on base? You put runners on base in front of him and it's an automatic damn strikeout!

[sentenza]

Brian McCann is an All-Star!!!!
Great vote!

[Mrs. Meta]

That was looow

[weso1]

Welp... Gnats scored 3 in the 10th.

[weso1]

That was looow

It was called low on the Terd earlier in the game.

[Dunit24]

I'll Take 6 Games Up

[Dalyn]

A little late for that walk, Fredi. :roll:

[tvsportscaster]

I'll Take 6 Games Up

Yeah, 6 games ahead at the break when the Nats were supposed to be the best team of all time isn't too bad.

[stpeteirish]

Terd gets a lot of love here but I don't see where he fits in. I'd rather have Costanza as a fifth OF than him. More useful off the bench. And Gattis has to play somewhere.

I presume we'll add to our bullpen on Friday and option someone.

[AUTiger7222]

Terd gets a lot of love here but I don't see where he fits in. I'd rather have Costanza as a fifth OF than him. More useful off the bench. And Gattis has to play somewhere.

I presume we'll add to our bullpen on Friday and option someone.

Because he can hit. He would be a perfect DH because he's not a good fielder no matter where he plays. But he can rake.

[AUTiger7222]

HOLY CRAP WHAT A CATCH BY CONSTANZA!

[sentenza]

Nats and Phillies win!
6 games ahead!

It will be a hard 2. half with all these injuries!
Hope everybody will be back soon!

[The Chosen One]

SIMBAAAAAAAAA

[AUTiger7222]

HOLY COW! SIMMONS TAKES CHAPMAN OUT! WOW!

[stpeteirish]

Because he can hit. He would be a perfect DH because he's not a good fielder no matter where he plays. But he can rake.

Think we already have a better version of that in Gattis.

[Julio3000]

I lot of people think he could be a real solid #2. DH suits him, but he'll likely clog the bases.

[AUTiger7222]

Think we already have a better version of that in Gattis.

But Gattis actually has a defensive position.

[Dalyn]

Every time Simmons goes deep, a leadoff hitter dies.

[The Chosen One]

Uggla's 18 homers give me less annoyance than BJ's terrible numbers.

[zitothebrave]

Not the best of days for Julio but it happens to everyone.

Minor ends the first half with the lowest ERA, FIP and xFIP of any of our starters. And I would presume that Julio didn't massively lower his SIERA so he has the lowest SIERA as well.

Great first half from Julio though. I don't think a single person on this board would have said at the end of the first Half Julio would be a better pitcher than Medlen.

[AUTiger7222]

Not the best of days for Julio but it happens to everyone.

Minor ends the first half with the lowest ERA, FIP and xFIP of any of our starters. And I would presume that Julio didn't massively lower his SIERA so he has the lowest SIERA as well.

Great first half from Julio though. I don't think a single person on this board would have said at the end of the first Half Julio would be a better pitcher than Medlen.

Was the shot at Medlen really necessary? You could have easily said Hudson but you choose Medlen. Why? Why not just say "who would have thought Teheran would be our 2nd best starting pitcher?

[drewdat]

It seems like Choo oddly has something to prove against the Braves.

"You guys will NEVER be as racist as the Indians!" *HR*
"So why don't you JUST GIVE UP!" *double*

[tvsportscaster]

Good news, both Justin Upton and Jason Heyward say they should be ready to go when the season resumes Friday.

[zitothebrave]

Was the shot at Medlen really necessary? You could have easily said Hudson but you choose Medlen. Why? Why not just say "who would have thought Teheran would be our 2nd best starting pitcher?

Well cause Julio has a higher FIP and xFIP than Hudson.

And I picked Medlen cause pretty much everyone expected him to be our best pitcher this year.

Was it necessary, no, just pointing out how great of a job Julio has done.

[Bdawg2309]

better pick it up in the 2nd half

.500 ball isn't going to cut it.

[benchguy]

Medlen had a great year last year but don't think you will see that again..He will probably be back in the
pen soon and they may not be so bad...Time will tell..



Was the shot at Medlen really necessary? You could have easily said Hudson but you choose Medlen. Why? Why not just say "who would have thought Teheran would be our 2nd best starting pitcher?

[AUTiger7222]

Medlen had a great year last year but don't think you will see that again..He will probably be back in the
pen soon and they may not be so bad...Time will tell..

I never expected him to do it again. But I still feel like Medlen is disrespected on this board and by a lot of fans in general that have been screaming for his head all season.

[The Chosen One]

Good news, both Justin Upton and Jason Heyward say they should be ready to go when the season resumes Friday.

Guess they got Bill's memo about loving baseball.