GDT #39: 5/14 Teheran vs Bumgarner Pastor leading off

[stpeteirish]

Braves
2b BPastor
LF JUp
1b Freddie F
C Gattis
3b CJ
CF BJ
RF Doumit
SS Simmons
P Julio T

CF Blanco
RF Pence
C Posey
1b Morse
3b Sandoval
LF Colvin
SS Crawfor
2b Hicks
P Bum

[stpeteirish]

I guess Heyward has "proven" he can't hit Bumgarner. I'd like to grab Doumit and move him to LF however. Doumit in that gigantic RF is going to cost us.

[Hawk]

I know it sounds completely counter-intuitive given the teams current 2B situation, but I can't help but wonder if the Braves are showcasing Pastornicky.

[Millwood1Hitter]

Fredi on Doumit in RF: "I wanna see what he's got. My baseball prospectus said he is a horrible defender all the way around, I don't believe that, he has to be good at something. Maybe it's RF?"

[stpeteirish]

that's the way to start a game. Been a long time since we scored in the first inning.

[tomahawkchop10]

Ya why not put JUP in RF? Especially considering he's played it many times before with the dbacks.

[cajunrevenge]

Crooked numbas!

[UNCBlue012]

Who would of thought that the team would hit a little more once the lineup was constructed more logically? Man. Good start boys!

[tomahawkchop10]

Man I turn the game on 5 mins late and I've already missed more runs than I saw the first whole week of may!! Lol

[UNCBlue012]

Upton took the K there, but his eye has been so much better. He's working 3-2 counts at least two times a game now it seems.

[thethe]

Need to play Pastor everyday.

[USMA76]

I'm not defending BJ as he's brought a lot of his troubles on himself but there have been at least three times in the past two games when he's been called out on third strike pitches that appeared to be distinctly outside.

[cajunrevenge]

I know Blanco wasn't liked much on scout but I wish we kept him. Good 4th outfielder.

[UNCBlue012]

2-2. Wow Julio. I did not see that coming at all.

[tomahawkchop10]

That walk really sucks now =/

[tomahawkchop10]

I agree with Chip and Joe, that high FB call has been KILLING us this year.

[UNCBlue012]

Julio is not locating at all right now, he's throwing them some crap. Good thing it's early; he'll be fine.

[UNCBlue012]

I agree with Chip and Joe, that high FB call has been KILLING us this year.
I understand what we are trying to do with it, but we haven't been successfully doing much of anything. lol

[UNCBlue012]

And he walks a very impatient hitter in Morse. Man, he needs to settle himself down.

[USMA76]

Over 20 pitches in the first inning, two runners on base and still only one out...ouch. Need a double play ball here.

[tomahawkchop10]

Geeze Julio. I need you in a critical H2H fantasy matchup this week, or else ill be buying rounds and wearing a Dodger hat!!

[jsebe10]

I understand what we are trying to do with it, but we haven't been successfully doing much of anything. lol

STOP FCKN WALKING PEOPE!!!

[UNCBlue012]

Beautiful Curve there Julio. Man.

[UNCBlue012]

Wow. 3-2 Giants. That was an awful little blooper, but this is embarrassing.

[tomahawkchop10]

Well this sucks.

[UNCBlue012]

Well this sucks.

After finally getting early runs, it's pretty disheartening to see our Ace do this. Now we've got to work our asses off to get the lead again.

[UNCBlue012]

Julio looks overly tired and he just walked bases loaded to the pitcher. Man, what in the world is going on with him.

[tomahawkchop10]

After finally getting early runs, it's pretty disheartening to see our Ace do this. Now we've got to work our asses off to get the lead again.

I just hope its not injury related, cause he's clearly not right. Maybe bring Wood in, and have Julio start in Wood's spot against the Cards.

[jsebe10]

Short leash for walk a thoner here. Really fcked ur team today buddy

[CrimsonCowboy]

They just looked at his hand. At least they weren't testing the elbow

[UNCBlue012]

I just hope its not injury related, cause he's clearly not right. Maybe bring Wood in, and have Julio start in Wood's spot against the Cards.
I would be completely happy with that. Julio just doesn't look good at all. He may be fine next inning if he's good to go, who knows... but man. With of these surgeries, I'm always worried. I think he's fine, but man.

[UNCBlue012]

mlbbowman: Teheran is fighting something (possibly a blister. But during a brief visit, he convinced Fredi he could continue

[USMA76]

Don't know if I've ever seen anyone throw 41 pitches in the first inning.

[UNCBlue012]

K's Bumgarner. Man, I'm glad he did but 41 pitches is amazing. He won't go more than 5 today if he's insanely lucky. I say we need to put Alex in and let Julio relax.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Madison Bumgarner and Julio Teheran allow a combined five runs in the first inning. Yeah, we saw that coming

[stpeteirish]

Nice to have Wood in the pen on a day like today. Even if he settles down he's not long for this one, 41 pitches in the first.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Good camera work by the SportSouth guys. Showed Julio looking at his right hand. Could have a blister developing, but that's just a guess on my part.

[UNCBlue012]

That's 36 pitches through two for Bumgarner. Neither guy is exactly lighting it up.

[UNCBlue012]

Alright, another walk. Take Julio out. I love the guy, but he's just not on it. Alex Wood would be completely fine to put in here.

[UNCBlue012]

Wow... 4-2 off of a steal of third and an error to third base. How stupid. That's still why you DONT walk people or you just go ahead and put Wood in.

[50PoundHead]

This looks like it's just turning into a peachy bit of baseball.

[Russ2dollas]

we look like little league.

Tehran is a long term asset and young. Need to get out of this inning and pull him.

[Braves78]

How do walk a guy batting .122 in his first two at bats of the game.

[UNCBlue012]

I can't be mad at Julio, he has an awful game going for him. That happens, completely. Especially if he's hurt.

Someone needs to beat the crap out of Fredi though. I don't understand how the man year in and year out does this to hurt the team.

If Fredi isn't dumb, it's 2-2 still and fine. 4-2 is a lot with a struggling offense.

[50PoundHead]

How do walk a guy batting .122 in his first two at bats of the game.

That is an awesome question. Blanco isn't a stiff, but you make him hit the ball.

[TDlxANDER]

Julio gave us two big innings today....now it's up to the bats to do their job and k at least 12 times.

[Braves78]

I can't be mad at Julio, he has an awful game going for him. That happens, completely. Especially if he's hurt.

Someone needs to beat the crap out of Fredi though. I don't understand how the man year in and year out does this to hurt the team.

If Fredi isn't dumb, it's 2-2 still and fine. 4-2 is a lot with a struggling offense.

Exactly how this man kept his job after leaving CK im the bullpen last year is beyond explanation. I have a theory that it the reason people like Mike Smith and Gonzalez keep their jobs is because there isnt enough media/fan questioning of them. Any other city and both of them would have been fired long ago.

[VirginiaBrave]

These guys aren't winning anything. No consistency.

[UNCBlue012]

Justin... no way. That was embarrassing.

[TDlxANDER]

Someone needs to beat the crap out of Fredi though.

"Kick his ass, Sea Bass"

[NinersSBChamps]

2 GDT screw ups in nearly 40 games. Not too bad.

[Bdawg2309]

Exactly how this man kept his job after leaving CK im the bullpen last year is beyond explanation. I have a theory that it the reason people like Mike Smith and Gonzalez keep their jobs is because there isnt enough media/fan questioning of them. Any other city and both of them would have been fired long ago.

Lol

[UNCBlue012]

Julio is back out. But why.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Nice to see Santana talking with Teheran.

[tvsportscaster]

Julio is back out. But why.

Apparently because Fredi is not watching the game

[UNCBlue012]

Much better inning for Julio there. Not beautiful, but much better. Come on bats, need some runs here.

[jpx7]

Since when does Teheran give up runs?

[The Chosen One]

Gattimal.

[UNCBlue012]

Leadoff double for Evan. Beautiful hitting.

[The Chosen One]

BABIP LORD.

DOUBLE THE TROUBLE WITH DOUBLE DOUBLES TODAY.

[UNCBlue012]

I love Cjoh so much. 4-3 now!

[TURBO]

Been earning that contract lately.

[The Chosen One]

Not mad at BJ, he contributed big the last two games.

[UNCBlue012]

mlbbowman: With a pair of RBI doubles today, Chris Johnson has six hits in his past nine at-bats w/ RISP

And dang it BJ. I think he should be looking at bunting more. He could get CJoh over and try and tie this baby up.

[UNCBlue012]

Bumgarner is literally getting a call for almost every outside pitch. This is pretty crazy!

[The Chosen One]

YES YES YES YES

[UNCBlue012]

TRIPLE FOR SIMMONSS!

[NinersSBChamps]

Way to go Simba!

[TDlxANDER]

Fredi left Teheran in the game to keep his bat in the lineup, you guys.

[thethe]

Since when does Teheran give up runs?

Time to get a MRI.

[50PoundHead]

Weird game.

[The Chosen One]

Time to get a MRI.

Time for moderator privileges revoked and a ban.

[thethe]

Gattis is pretty damn good. So happy he is our catcher and he will be there for the next 5 years.

[The Chosen One]

Gattis is pretty damn good. So happy he is our catcher and he will be there for the next 5 years.

Whoa there, easy cowboy.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Before today's game: "Teheran vs. Bumgarner should be a great pitchers duel. Two of the best young arms in the game. Runs will be at a premium."

Now: "Eh, what the heck do we know"

[The Chosen One]

Three straight curves for Tehearn. Plus 86 MPH fastball... something is definitely up.

[The Chosen One]

NVM , 92 mph K. I'll take it.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Whoa there, easy cowboy.

Hey now. thethe said that, not me.:icon_biggrin:

[TDlxANDER]

Three straight curves for Tehearn. Plus 86 MPH fastball... something is definitely up.

Well it's definitely not his velocity (rimshot)

[50PoundHead]

You make Blanco hit the ball because chances are he won't hit the ball.

[UNCBlue012]

Whoa there, easy cowboy.

Time aside, I'm glad we have him too. I really like what Gattis provides to this team... and he's still working to learn the pitching in the big-leagues. The more he plays, the better he seems to be and the more power you see.

[tomahawkchop10]

Too bad Julio had that tough 1st inning. Weird game so far.

[The Chosen One]

CJ had a better chance of letting Simmons throw that from the deep hole.

[UNCBlue012]

Great play by Chris. It happens!

[tomahawkchop10]

Feel like that pop up would have been an easier play for CJ with how long it was in the air.

[The Chosen One]

Hahaha. Heyward gets to that easily... really really take Heyward for granted.

[UNCBlue012]

First off, Heyward has that ball because he's a Gawd. Secondly, the Giants are getting so many lucky bloop hits.

[Ampere]

Heyward would have caught that.

[Russ2dollas]

Gattis looking awful behind the plate today. But smoked a double down the line.

I would have pinch hit for Tehran and gone wood for a a couple and hale for 1 or 2.

gattis missing that pop up is going to cost us a run.

[The Chosen One]

Chip: "Third time Alex Wood has gotten up".

It makes me laugh, and really sad at the same time.

[CrimsonCowboy]

So much for the shutdown inning

[UNCBlue012]

How did Pablo get a hit out of that crap? Freaking A. Well, take Julio out. Already gave up the lead.

[Russ2dollas]

Chip: "Third time Alex Wood has gotten up".

It makes me laugh, and really sad at the same time.

freddy sticking with tehran makes no sense.....guy has been bad. Wood has been up twice...put in wood.

[UNCBlue012]

I'd sub Heyward in defensively too. Doumit misses way too many plays out there.

[CyYoung31]

Heyward would have caught that.

Justin would have caught that.

[tomahawkchop10]

Sucks. Julio doesn't have his stuff today anddd the Giants are getting all these BS hits. Lol at us protecting Wood by putting him in the BP though. Warming up 3 times is soo much better. Wonder if he still starts on Saturday...

[The Chosen One]

Justin would have caught that.

Even that's kind of questionable.

[The Chosen One]

Sucks. Julio doesn't have his stuff today anddd the Giants are getting all these BS hits. Lol at us protecting Wood by putting him in the BP though. Warming up 3 times is soo much better. Wonder if he still starts on Saturday...

Why was he scheduled to start on Saturday?

[tomahawkchop10]

Justin would have caught that.

I would have caught that.

[Braves78]

FG for the win...how any rational Braves fan can still support FG is beyond me. He should have pinch hit for him the inning before. Clearly today wasnt JT day all pitchers have these types of games. However FG has these types of games fairly consistently.

[UNCBlue012]

Why was he scheduled to start on Saturday?
He's not. Santana takes that start with Floyd Sunday.

[tomahawkchop10]

Why was he scheduled to start on Saturday?

Ya, well that's everything I've heard/seen. ESPN has him scheduled too.

[UNCBlue012]

I love Alex Wood so much. Two-straight K's to end the threat. Him and Julio should to be an amazing 1-2 punch to anchor this rotation for a very long time.

[CyYoung31]

Even that's kind of questionable.

Your mom is kind of questionable.

[tomahawkchop10]

I love Alex Wood so much. Two-straight K's to end the threat. Him and Julio should to be an amazing 1-2 punch to anchor this rotation for a very long time.

He better find his way back into the rotation the 2nd half of this year. Should have pinch hit for JT in the 4th and brought Wood in.

[Krovahn]

Good thing we kept Wood in the pen for now. Rough outing for Teheran. Hope the (likely) bluster heals quickly.

[UNCBlue012]

I like Pastor. Seriously.

[The Chosen One]

At least we're not making Bum looking like a Cy Young pitcher again.

[The Chosen One]

lol at the transfer rule again...

[The Chosen One]

He never had full possession of it.

[UNCBlue012]

You can try and overturn that, I don't know if he had it with his foot on the bag. Hmm.

[The Chosen One]

Pitch to Gattis

[tomahawkchop10]

Too bad they changed that rule back lol not sure he ever controlled that though. Kinda flipped it but never squeezed it. Oh well.

[The Chosen One]

Gattis is thinking homerun.

[The Chosen One]

Evan JUST missed that.

[UNCBlue012]

FREAKING A. HE JUST MISSED THAT.

[The Chosen One]

SHISTER. Crapolo. ALMOST

[UNCBlue012]

Then he strikes out. Freaking lucky Giants again.

[CyYoung31]

Lucky ass piece of ****.

[tomahawkchop10]

Well that was frustrating.

[Russ2dollas]

gattis unlucky....still given up runS in the field today....need another run to get back to even. Come on Braves.

[The Chosen One]

Bahahahah. PLEASE GET HEYWOOD IN THE GAME.

[tomahawkchop10]

Why was Doumit not setting himself up for a throw?!

[bravesnumberone]

It's completely moronic to put Doumit in right. At least play Schafer there if you're worrying about giving Heyward a day off.

[tomahawkchop10]

Ugh. Just one of those days.

[tomahawkchop10]

Giants own us.

[bravesnumberone]

WTF was that, Upton?

Jesus H Christ, this team is so inconsistent.

[jpx7]

Well, ****.

[The Chosen One]

Time to go watch Porn.

[The Chosen One]

WTF was that, Upton?

Jesus H Christ, this team is so inconsistent.

As Joe said, no cutoff man.

[jpx7]

Time to go to Prom.

What I saw, at first glance.

[UNCBlue012]

But how. The giants are good but this is more luck by them and bad luck for us! It's about time this team decides to just step it up. The amount of talent is insane, use it.

Also, we decide to crap a brick and the Nats are winning in the ninth.

[bravesnumberone]

As Joe said, no cutoff man.

On a deep base hit like that with a guy like Blanco running, you throw the ball in to second.

[The Chosen One]

What I saw, at first glance.

You have quite the VIVID imagination. Very WICKED indeed.

I have no idea how your possible dyslexia read it that way.

[The Chosen One]

Poor BJ. Been getting screwed all series with K's and calls.

[Lville21]

Beej is right... The home plate ump sucks today. Posey immediately jumped up with the ball to block the view of the ump.

[bravesnumberone]

:facepalm:

[bravesnumberone]

It was a ball, but BJ hasn't helped himself with constant looks back there.

He's been doing that **** for two years now.

[tomahawkchop10]

Poor BJ. Dude K's enough, doesn't need the umps to pile on!! I hate FG btw. Never seems to care or have his guys back. Bobby would have left that game with BJ.

[tomahawkchop10]

Beej is right... The home plate ump sucks today. Posey immediately jumped up with the ball to block the view of the ump.

Posey always does that, and it always seems to work.

[The Chosen One]

It was a ball, but BJ hasn't helped himself with constant looks back there.

He's been doing that **** for two years now.

Not BJ's fault the umpire can't do his job.

[jpx7]

You have quite the VIVID imagination. Very WICKED indeed.

I have no idea how your possible dyslexia read it that way.

I think it's because you capitalized "porn."

Worse still: "Prom" seemed possible.

[The Chosen One]

Not good Wood today.

[tvsportscaster]

Today just must be the day for horrific pitching because Teheran and Wood have both sucked today. Can't blame this one on the offense, you get 4 against Bumgarner you have to like your chances normally.

[tomahawkchop10]

Ugh wish I would have worked today. I've had about enough, time to wash the car. See you guys Friday

[bravesnumberone]

Plenty of guys on this team have gotten screwed over on this team and don't CONSTANTLY look back and say ****.

[The Chosen One]

Plenty of guys on this team have gotten screwed over on this team and don't CONSTANTLY look back and say ****.

Beej has been screwed plenty this series.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Welp

[jpx7]

Putting on a clinic in towel-throwing, though.

[The Chosen One]

UGGLA SIGHTING.

[The Chosen One]

Might be the best swing I've seen from Dan since Philly.

[jsebe10]

1-2 pitch and Simmons' head is in the Giants duggout on that swing. He's gotta lot to learn boy.

[CrimsonCowboy]

One pitch out from Uggla. At least he made contact, so there's that.

[The Chosen One]

Chip: "I had a chance to ride a bike over the golden gate bridge the other day".

Wow Chip, talking about a high joyride. With the cool air I hope you had pants on.

[Millwood1Hitter]

I'm sorry but I still don't see how anyone can stand up for Fredi.

It was obvious that JT has having issues and didn't have his A game, and should have been pulled earlier especially considering the fact who was the opposing pitcher and our offense. And it's even dumber when you consider we have two quality guys that can pitch multiple innings in Wood and Hale, and another in Varvaro. You don't waste Tehran like that, and you got to give your team a good chance to win.

And he needs to stand up for our players, we've been screwed by the umps a number of times this season, and especially this series, and BJ and Fredi does absolutely nothing. He doesn't need to be Cox, but for crying out loud, show some emotion, stand up for your team and your players, by goodness, it seems like the umps and MLB can do whatever they want to screw us and he doesn't have the backbone to try to stand up to it. Does it change the call, probably not.

[CrimsonCowboy]

At least Kimbrel got rest this series.

[The Chosen One]

And he needs to stand up for our players, we've been screwed by the umps a number of times this season, and especially this series, and BJ and Fredi does absolutely nothing. He doesn't need to be Cox, but for crying out loud, show some emotion, stand up for your team and your players, by goodness, it seems like the umps and MLB can do whatever they want to screw us and he doesn't have the backbone to try to stand up to it. Does it change the call, probably not.

That's overrated. Never worked for Lou Piniella, never worked for Bowa, never worked for McClendon, etc.

I think the players respect Fredi, know how much he cares. Don't compare him to Bobby because their personalities aren't the same, managing style might be similar.

[50PoundHead]

That's overrated. Never worked for Lou Piniella, never worked for Bowa, never worked for McClendon, etc.

I think the players respect Fredi, know how much he cares. Don't compare him to Bobby because their personalities aren't the same, managing style might be similar.

Not only overrated. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa y overrated.

[TomahawkCult]

1-2 pitch and Simmons' head is in the Giants duggout on that swing. He's gotta lot to learn boy.His swing on the triple earlier was a thing of beauty.

[The Chosen One]

Not only overrated. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa y overrated.

Excactly. Torre in NY wasn't a hot head nor Francona or Bochy... Scioscia also. Fredi doesn't need to do that. Would make the umps hate us more.

[mossy]

No matter what Fredi does it won't be good enough. We are in first just working thru a dry spell. Amazes me how people are signaling the end of civilization when things aren't perfect.

[NinersSBChamps]

Follow the GDT idea and we don't lose today.

[The Chosen One]

Follow the GDT idea and we don't lose today.

I don't care who makes the gdt, tbh... as long as it's done properly with lineups and pitching probables, and dated correctly.

[keithlaw]

I don't care who makes the gdt, tbh... as long as it's done properly with lineups and pitching probables, and dated correctly.
courtin board and all?

[UNCBlue012]

courtin board and all?
What if I give Friday a try? I started out well in my first one.

[Runnin]

Here's an interesting comparison.

Career numbers:
_______________ABs___ave____OBP____SLG____OPS___ HR___RBI____SB
Jason Heyward,,,,,2031,,,.256,,,,,,,.348,,,,,,.434,,,,,. 782,,,,,,,76,,,,,244,,,,,,,49
Gregor Blanco,,,,,,,1599,,,.253,,,,,,,.344,,,,,,.333,,,,, .677,,,,,,,10,,,,,131,,,,,,,70

[keithlaw]

Here's an interesting comparison.

Career numbers:
_______________ABs___ave____OBP____SLG____OPS___ HR___RBI____SB
Jason Heyward,,,,,2031,,,.256,,,,,,,.348,,,,,,.434,,,,,. 782,,,,,,,76,,,,,244,,,,,,,49
Gregor Blanco,,,,,,,1599,,,.253,,,,,,,.344,,,,,,.333,,,,, .677,,,,,,,10,,,,,131,,,,,,,70

a 100 point difference in slg is no christopher wallace

[Julio3000]

a 100 point difference in slg is no christopher wallace

tee hee