GDT #43: 5/19/14 Brewers (Peralta 4-2) @ Braves (Minor 1-2), 7:10

[rico43]

Does the other shoe drop on Uggla today? Waiting to hear about roster move in Gwinnett at 3 p.m. rolls around.

Notable: Gomez has missed last two Brewers' games with "back and stomach" issues. Aramis Ramirez already on DL.

BRAVES

1. Heyward RF
2. Justin Up LF
3. Freeman 1B
4. Gattis C
5. Johnson 3B
6. BJ Up CF
7. Simmons SS
8. Pena 2B
9. Minor P

(Thought Schafer might have earned another start)

BREWERS

1. Gomez CF
2. Segura SS
3. Braun RF
4. Lucroy 1B
5. Weeks 2B
6. Reynolds 3B
7. Maldonado C
8. Davis LF
9. Peralta P

[UNCBlue012]

#Braves lineup: Heyward 9 J. Upton 7 Freeman 3 Gattis 2 Johnson 5 B.J. Upton 8 Simmons 6 Pena 4 Minor 1

Pena at second, Simba playing short. That is a very good defense in the infield. I really like this lineup... and the pitcher back in the 9-hole! I hope Minor pitches another beauty.

[nsacpi]

Expecting a huge game from Pena.

[jpx7]

Expecting a huge game from the nine-hole.

[Dalyn]

Nice to no longer have a turd in the 2-hole.

[nsacpi]

Rickie Weeks with a .912 OPS. Gives me hope.

I like the Brewers' 2 catcher defensive formation.

[stpeteirish]

Rickie Weeks with a .912 OPS. Gives me hope.

I like the Brewers' 2 catcher defensive formation.

Yeah and Mark Reynolds at 3b, that can't be good. Lucroy at first, has he ever played there?

Maybe we should make like StLouis and bunt.

[clvclv]

Yeah and Mark Reynolds at 3b, that can't be good. Lucroy at first, has he ever played there?

Maybe we should make like StLouis and bunt.

We can't. The only guy on the team that can get one down at all is on the bench in favor of the Human Stadium Fan tonight. Was it supposed to be so warm in Atlanta that Fredi decided B. J.'s services were going to be needed???

[zitothebrave]

We can't. The only guy on the team that can get one down at all is on the bench in favor of the Human Stadium Fan tonight. Was it supposed to be so warm in Atlanta that Fredi decided B. J.'s services were going to be needed???

If I'm Walker. i'm having Jason drop a bunt to start the game. Doesn't matter if it's a push or drag, Just make one of those 2 turd muffins work.

[Dalyn]

Bunting foul isn't going to help at all.

[Tapate50]

Bunting foul isn't going to help at all.

He will chop it to second.

[Tapate50]

If I'm Walker. i'm having Jason drop a bunt to start the game. Doesn't matter if it's a push or drag, Just make one of those 2 turd muffins work.

If you are Walker, then that explains a LOT

[Julio3000]

If you are Walker, then that explains a LOT

Guys are grinding mustard seeds with a mortar and pestle instead of getting reps in the cage.

[Tapate50]

Good find cameraman

[Tapate50]

Guys are grinding mustard seeds with a mortar and pestle instead of getting reps in the cage.

Got all the players driving Prius' to the cage, can't make it on one charge.

[Julio3000]

That was vintage JHey.

[Julio3000]

Got all the players driving Prius' to the cage, can't make it on one charge.

They're all drinking 12% ABV craft beer, so they're too drunk to watch film.

[Julio3000]

Holy ****, I thought for sure that hit Gattis.

[Tapate50]

We will take it.

[drewdat]

Wily is bringing some Heat, Man. Standing in against him must take some Guts, Man.

[Dalyn]

Especially considering how wild he looks so far.

[Dalyn]

Nice take there.

[drewdat]

Has Peralta faced the Giants? I bet Buster would be effective against Wily.

[Julio3000]

Lord BABIP is also Duke of Double Play.

[Dalyn]

****ty result from what was a good at-bat.

[tomahawkchop10]

CJ is annoying. Not happy we signed him to that extension. DP machine right now. I know that was a decent ab, I just don't think he's very good.

[stpeteirish]

Lord BABIP is also Duke of Double Play.

Been a lot of those from CJ recently.

[stpeteirish]

CJ is annoying. Not happy we signed him to that extension. DP machine right now. I know that was a decent ab, I just don't think he's very good.

Just about every guy in our lineup is down from last year. CJ is the only one everybody expected.

[Julio3000]

Freezing Maldonado was like taking candy from a baby.

/80s kid.

[stpeteirish]

definition of wild: walking Gattis and both Uptons while striking out no one.

[stpeteirish]

glad Minor stuck out, he was a DP waiting to happen.

[holden]

Anyone else think of this guy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7N0B0IVibY) whenever they hear Jean Segura, or is that just me?

[rico43]

Two inning of having to settle for one run. I'm not getting any kind of vibe that yesterday's win is having any kind of carryover. Minor needs to be the guy we saw in SF cause he ain't gettin' much mo'.

[Julio3000]

Anyone else think of this guy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7N0B0IVibY) whenever they hear Jean Segura, or is that just me?

Not just you, unfortunately.

[drewdat]

Anyone else think of this guy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7N0B0IVibY) whenever they hear Jean Segura, or is that just me?

I, I just didn't want to say it.

[stpeteirish]

I, I just didn't want to say it.

1-6 with RISP will do that to you.

[yeezus]

ok ok ok freddie

[Julio3000]

I, I just didn't want to say it.

I have no shame.

[Runnin]

MVP

[yeezus]

I believe this team/offense will be fine. There are teams with much worse lineups performing much better. Baseball is a long, long season, and over the year they will be fine. Might not win the division by 10 games, but that's OK.

[stpeteirish]

CJ managed to avoid the DP without bunting.

[CyYoung31]

Couldn't BABIP that one.

[rico43]

Over in Gwinnett, first game of DH has gone 9 innings. Indy just walked Todd Cunningham intentionally to get to La Stella. He popped up with the winning run on second. He's down to .280 now and is hitting like he'd fit right in this current lineup.

[rico43]

One run an inning will likely work.

[stpeteirish]

BJ has managed to avoid putting the ball in play in over 50% of his AB's this year. K rate approaching 40%.

[UNCBlue012]

This whole offense thing we've enjoyed the last few games has been great!

[Tapate50]

BJ has managed to avoid putting the ball in play in over 50% of his AB's this year. K rate approaching 40%.

Up to 208 Ks and 101 hits for his braves career

[UNCBlue012]

I don't think I can say enough how lucky we are to have Freddie Freeman in this lineup. He's one of the premiere hitters in this league, without a doubt.

[UNCBlue012]

Minor has been on it tonight. I hope he continues his solid work! Love that guy. lol

[yeezus]

Fooking cheater

[thewupk]

Damn. Lots of walks and hits tonight. Should have more then 3 runs

[CyYoung31]

Damn. Lots of walks and hits tonight. Should have more then 3 runs

3 runs is a break out for this offense.

[Hawk]

Yeah, really missed the Coldplay connection to Martin Maldonado.

[UNCBlue012]

And it's now a game. Dang it Mike... that run last inning would of been huge.

[thewupk]

3 runs is a break out for this offense.

And we're going to need more. Lots of wasted chances

[Julio3000]

I think we'll get more.

[UNCBlue012]

Good job limiting the damage Mike. Need to get a run or 12 here!

[Hawk]

Peralta already at 90 pitches.

[UNCBlue012]

Now that was a great hit right there, BJ.

[Julio3000]

Fellated.

[UNCBlue012]

Simmons has been playing some great ball lately!

[Hawk]

+1 on Joe's use of the telestrator.

[Tapate50]

I am encouraged

[UNCBlue012]

Freaking. Chris just missed that. We can't give up a run here. Hold it down Mikey.

[UNCBlue012]

Minor was not at his best over the last 3 innings, but he got through it! Time to get some runs!

[stpeteirish]

I'd hopin they hit for Minor here.

[UNCBlue012]

Jason is 3-4. Wow, man is swinging it.

[Julio3000]

Zach Duke is meat for us.

[stpeteirish]

double digit hits. been a while. like about a month.

[UNCBlue012]

LOADED FOR FREEMAN

[Julio3000]

Whoops. I thought he got that one better than he did.

[TURBO]

Thats a HR without the interference.

[UNCBlue012]

Freddie Ked. Woah, how? lol come on Gattis...

[stpeteirish]

can't strike out there.

[Julio3000]

Thats a HR without the interference.

Yeah, I think so, too.

[Julio3000]

Well, no DP here, anyway.

[stpeteirish]

why is minor still in the game?

[stpeteirish]

why is minor still in the game?

OK, I'm happy now.

[yeezus]

why is minor still in the game?

Meh, why not?
I prefer Fredi leave the starters in longer, in general.

[Julio3000]

Yeah. Minor was solid.

[zitothebrave]

I'm gonna be the negative nancy, how in the hell do we have 15 runners on base in 11 hits including a homer, and only 4 runs? Are we alergic to hitting in bunches? Is homeplate lava? I'm thoroughly confused.

[stpeteirish]

I'm gonna be the negative nancy, how in the hell do we have 15 runners on base in 11 hits including a homer, and only 4 runs? Are we alergic to hitting in bunches? Is homeplate lava? I'm thoroughly confused.

well, we've gone from not hitting at all to not hitting with risp, baby steps.

[TURBO]

I'm gonna be the negative nancy, how in the hell do we have 15 runners on base in 11 hits including a homer, and only 4 runs? Are we alergic to hitting in bunches? Is homeplate lava? I'm thoroughly confused.

Maybe Fredi should throw a couch cushion on home plate.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Thanks for the jinx, Joe

[yeezus]

Can't stand that piece of trash

[Julio3000]

Sheeeeeeit.

[stpeteirish]

Can't stand that piece of trash

which one Braun or gas can Carpenter?

[jpx7]

Can't stand that piece of trash

Carpenter?

[bravesnumberone]

Braun is a cheater. **** him.

Need to score here. We should have already put this one away by now.

[drewdat]

Everybody have fun tonight.

[stpeteirish]

Zack Duke, Wang, Milwaukee has picked up some flotsam for their bullpen.

[bravesnumberone]

Welcome to the party, Doumit.

[yeezus]

Doumit!
Knew he'd come around.

[stpeteirish]

It'd be nice to get something from Doumit, but where do you play him?

[bravesnumberone]

Hahahaha eat a dick Braun.

[yeezus]

Pile it the fook on boys!!!

[zitothebrave]

Braves are sure beating that Wang.

[CrimsonCowboy]

BOOOOMMMMMMM

[yeezus]

If they didn't hit this dude, it would have really sucked.
Glad to see Justin go oppo, albeit against Wang.

[yeezus]

Braves are sure beating that Wang.

I just wonder how long they're going to leave the Wang in. Bad things happen when Wang is in too long.

[drewdat]

Everybody have fun tonight.

Everybody (homer off of) Wei-Chung tonight.

[bravesnumberone]

13 runs in two games. I don't even know what to do.

If Justin could ever cut down on some of his swinging through pitches just a little, he could go from very good to special.

[thewupk]

We're beating the hell out of Wang tonight

[zitothebrave]

I just wonder how long they're going to leave the Wang in. Bad things happen when Wang is in too long.

Well the problem is if you pull Wang at the wrong time you have a big mess on your hands.

[thethe]

Gattis with two walks tonight? Dare I say he is learning?

[thewupk]

Gattis with two walks tonight? Dare I say he is learning?

Or their pitching is bad. Either way the last two games have been awesome offensively. About time.

[CyYoung31]

BJ vs. Wang. This should be interesting.

[Julio3000]

I haven't seen a Wang beaten so thourougly since . . . well, never mind.

[CyYoung31]

BJ vs. Wang. This should be interesting.

It could be a mess.

[CyYoung31]

Wang gave the BJ a free pass. How nice.

[CyYoung31]

That was a nice stroke off Wang. Well done, Simmons.

[jpack1]

This is pretty fun guys v

[TURBO]

We needed this.

[Julio3000]

Crooked numbers. Sweet jesus.

[drewdat]

Don't think Wang Chung's fastball has left the 80s.

[CrimsonCowboy]

So this is what scoring runs is like. Me likey.

[Garmel]

This Wang looks awfully limp out there.

[Hawk]

Hah Lyle Overbay. Yes.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Lyle Overbay pitching?

[NinersSBChamps]

Lol. Lyle Overbay on the mound.

[CyYoung31]

Lol really? Overbay?

[TURBO]

http://www.thevoterupdate.com/images/articles/2010/floodgates.jpg

[bravesnumberone]

It would be cool if we could average about 8 runs a game for a couple weeks.

[drewdat]

Lyle Overbay showed faith in Martin Maldonado by throwing that curveball in the dirt with a runner on 3rd.

MLB Gameday.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Well, Overbay could be a bullpen option before the deadline.:icon_biggrin:

[Julio3000]

Hardly Brent Mayne vs Gary Sheffield, but embarrassing nonetheless.

[bravesnumberone]

Overbay is the lefty reliever we need.

[Julio3000]

Anthony the Varvarian has been pretty solid.

[Dalyn]

I guess all this offense needed was a little Wang.

[50PoundHead]

I guess all this offense needed was a little Wang.

Everybody Wang Chung tonight!

[yeezus]

We needed this.

We really needed Wang tonight, and we got it.

[50PoundHead]

Now batting for the pitcher, the pitcher.

[drewdat]

Why are the Brewers letting a relief pitcher hit when they're trailing in the 9th?

[TURBO]

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

[CrimsonCowboy]

http://i.imgur.com/P6x0U.gif

[Julio3000]

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff511/poinsett/fc49aeb1d7f049a4a320ede081b1bada_zps74a9d475.jpg

[Julio3000]

The Wang/Johnson matchup was a little flaccid, though.

[zitothebrave]

The Wang/Johnson matchup was a little flaccid, though.

Sometimes when too many wangs are involved, performance anxiety sometimes kicks in and Johnson feels insecure around Wang.

[Runnin]

"W - I - N"

http://www.daviddelaney.com/images/smoke%20signals.gif

[UNCBlue012]

My God this game was needed! Now, let's have about 30 more of these straight...

But with all seriousness, it begins with the man who went 3-4 leading off with 2 SB... Jason is the key to this offense.

[UNCBlue012]

Or their pitching is bad. Either way the last two games have been awesome offensively. About time.

Their pitching is number two in the game. No sir.

[Julio3000]

My God this game was needed! Now, let's have about 30 more of these straight...

But with all seriousness, it begins with the man who went 3-4 leading off with 2 SB... Jason is the key to this offense.

With Justin and Freddie both hitting, Jason being on base = runs.

[UNCBlue012]

With Justin and Freddie both hitting, Jason being on base = runs.

I was about to comment on Justin. I know he's streaky, but I just want to say how much I love having him on the team. He's a frustrating player at times, but he is so good.

[Julio3000]

I was about to comment on Justin. I know he's streaky, but I just want to say how much I love having him on the team. He's a frustrating player at times, but he is so good.

He's had his facepalm moments, sure, but he's been really effing good this year. I'd like to see him get his due.

[CrimsonCowboy]

David O'Brien ‏@ajcbraves 1m
Doumit on facing former teammate and position player Lyle Overbay: "“Kid’s got nasty stuff. He’s got a bright future ahead of him."

[rico43]

Reds beat Nationals in 15. Phillips and Hamilton both made game-saving catches, Frazier hit two-run homer for margin of victory. JJ Hoover even played a big role.

[Julio3000]

Reds beat Nationals in 15. Phillips and Hamilton both made game-saving catches, Frazier hit two-run homer for margin of victory. JJ Hoover even played a big role.

You forgot the most important piece of information: what's their magic number now?

[CyYoung31]

He's had his facepalm moments, sure, but he's been really effing good this year. I'd like to see him get his due.

He's a really good player. It's unbelievable how much hate he gets.

[The Chosen One]

"W - I - N"

http://www.daviddelaney.com/images/smoke%20signals.gif
:Gasp:

How in the hell did I forget to import this? http://i2.ifrm.com/4251/113/upload/av-1.gif

[thewupk]

Justin continues to destroy lefties. 393/528/964 - 1492

[thewupk]

Also Freeman and Upton are 7th and 9th in baseball in WRC+. Not bad, especially for that bum Justin.

[Julio3000]

He's a really good player. It's unbelievable how much hate he gets.

It's the inexplicable gripe of this season. It boggles the mind.

Well, I guess there is the fact that he lacks grit.

[Tapate50]

Justin continues to destroy lefties. 393/528/964 - 1492

Whoa.

[Tapate50]

David O'Brien ‏@ajcbraves 1m
Doumit on facing former teammate and position player Lyle Overbay: "“Kid’s got nasty stuff. He’s got a bright future ahead of him."

We might have our new David Ross.

[Julio3000]

We might have our new David Ross.

Perhaps, now that he's established that he can, indeed, hit.

I wonder if having Overbay able to work out of the 'pen for them eases the sting of having cut Don Juan in ST?

[jpx7]

Justin continues to destroy lefties. 393/528/964 - 1492

"Endless Stats Thread (http://www.chopcountry.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1531)!"

http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120712212236/villains/images/2/29/Fearlessleader.jpg

[50PoundHead]

It's the inexplicable gripe of this season. It boggles the mind.

Well, I guess there is the fact that he lacks grit.

He suffers from a form of the "Andruw's smile" argument although J. Upton seems more sullen on the field. It's a style over substance gripe. I don't know the stats, but it does seem that he takes a lot of called strikes and gripes a little about it, which can rub some folks the wrong way. When he's dialed in, he's golden.

[UNCBlue012]

Over the last week:

Jason Heyward (8-21) - .381
Freddie Freeman (9-22) - .409 with 2 HR, 7 RBI, 2 BB.
Andrelton Simmons (9-24) - .375 with a 2B, 3B and 2 RBIs.

[NYCBrave]

He suffers from a form of the "Andruw's smile" argument although J. Upton seems more sullen on the field. It's a style over substance gripe. I don't know the stats, but it does seem that he takes a lot of called strikes and gripes a little about it, which can rub some folks the wrong way. When he's dialed in, he's golden.

He also seemingly swings right through tons of meatballs right down the pipe.

[Julio3000]

He suffers from a form of the "Andruw's smile" argument although J. Upton seems more sullen on the field. It's a style over substance gripe. I don't know the stats, but it does seem that he takes a lot of called strikes and gripes a little about it, which can rub some folks the wrong way. When he's dialed in, he's golden.

He suffers from being physically gifted and somewhat dark both in mien and complexion.

[thewupk]

He also seemingly swings right through tons of meatballs right down the pipe.

Yeah. Imagine how good he could be if he never missed one of those.

[50PoundHead]

He suffers from being physically gifted and somewhat dark both in mien and complexion.

Yeah, there's that too.

[stpeteirish]

Yeah, there's that too.

but he (JUp) is a dreadful leftfielder and his speed doesn't translate to anything plus on the bases.

With the bat my impression is he's well below his overall production with guys on base (too lazy to look it up) which is a big negative if true.

[Dalyn]

but he (JUp) is a dreadful leftfielder and his speed doesn't translate to anything plus on the bases.

With the bat my impression is he's well below his overall production with guys on base (too lazy to look it up) which is a big negative if true.

Anything plus on the bases? Seriously? He is one of our best out there. Never makes a mistake on the bases and knows when to swipe and when to take the extra bag.

[Dalyn]

but he (JUp) is a dreadful leftfielder and his speed doesn't translate to anything plus on the bases.

With the bat my impression is he's well below his overall production with guys on base (too lazy to look it up) which is a big negative if true.

He is also the BEST starter on the team with runners in scoring position.