GDT #50: May 26, 2014 Red Sox (Buchholz) @ Braves (Santana), 1:10pm EST

[tvsportscaster]

Red Sox:
Brock Holt 3B
Xander Boegarts SS
Dustin Pedroia 2B
David Ortiz 1B
AJ Pierzynski C
Johnny Gomes RF
Grady Sizemore LF
Jackie Bradley Jr, CF
Clay Buchholz P

Braves:
Jason Heyward RF
BJ Upton CF
Freddie Freeman 1B
Justin Upton LF
Chris Johnson 3B
Andrelton Simmons SS
Ramiro Pena 2B
Gerald Laird C
Ervin Santana P

[thewupk]

Hopefully we can Harang some runs on the board


And this 2B triple platoon needs to end soon. Call up TLS and see what we have

[nsacpi]

That's a really splendidly done GDT.

Except for the small detail about the starting pitcher. But I understand the desire to pair up Harang and Laird.

[tvsportscaster]

Hopefully we can Harang some runs on the board


And this 2B triple platoon needs to end soon. Call up TLS and see what we have

Yeah, so much for them giving Pastornicky a chance to win the job. He needs to stick with one guy there so they can see what they have and then make a decision.

[Hulavol]

Santana is gonna feast on these bums. And after this week, Laird playing is damn fine by me. And Pena>Ugggla....so I guess this lineup looks pretty damn good, all things considered.

[NinersSBChamps]

That's a really splendidly done GDT.


What is your issue?

[Heyward]

Santana is starting, not Harang.

OP fail.

[UNCBlue012]

I'd prefer Gattis going again, but he's probably a bit weak still after playing yesterday combining with getting over the sickness. Plus, Laid has proven a bit to me lately! I do like the lineup... but, it's time to stick with Pastor or go get TLS. Simple as that. Hopefully Santana can get it together today!

[zitothebrave]

Hopefully we can Harang some runs on the board


And this 2B triple platoon needs to end soon. Call up TLS and see what we have

Indeed, we have the 5th worst fWAR for 2B, and we're tied with the A's for second worst wRC+. Indians and O's fall behind on defense.

[nsacpi]

What is your issue?

Don't be so sensitive. I was praising tvsportcaster for among other things including the time in the title of the GDT.

[Heyward]

Plus, Laid has proven a bit to me lately!

Laid has proven me some lately too.

[nsacpi]

Laid has proven me some lately too.

His contributions have been enormous.

[UNCBlue012]

I was looking through stats and I had no idea that Dee Gordon has 30 stolen bases already. Holy crap.

[nsacpi]

I was looking through stats and I had no idea that Dee Gordon has 30 stolen bases already. Holy crap.

He met his match in Laird, however.

[Dalyn]

Would be nice to have an accurate GDT. :Alone:

[nsacpi]

Would be nice to have an accurate GDT. :Alone:

We're making progress...baby steps...our GDT needs to peak in the post-season.

[TDlxANDER]

Should the Braves win today, we just pencil in Harrang in the GDT until the team loses, right?

[Hulavol]

Laird is batting eight...

[keithlaw]

Laird is batting eight...

Doesn't matter where you bat him, he'll still come up big

[tvsportscaster]

Sorry epic fail on my part, I was a day ahead of the Braves starter. I made the changes in the lineup including Laird 8th. SAV, I can't change the title from Harang to Santana, if you could do that for me please.

[JusticeForAll23]

Red Sox on a 10 game losing streak means they're due a series win or two, right?

[nsacpi]

Red Sox on a 10 game losing streak means they're due a series win or two, right?

I would think so.

[zitothebrave]

Red Sox on a 10 game losing streak means they're due a series win or two, right?

I'm assuming a sweep to bounce back. We have no hope. We are teh suck

[Heyward]

Red Sox on a 10 game losing streak means they're due a series win or two, right?

It will end sometime this series.

[Heyward]

How biased will ESPN be for Boston today?

And Bucholtz will get rocked or throw a CGSO.

[thewupk]

How biased will ESPN be for Boston today?

And Bucholtz will get rocked or throw a CGSO.


Good thing I'm not watching ESPN

[thewupk]

Simmons trying to take out Freeman

[rico43]

Some nasty early movement by Santana today. It's had to imagine he'd have three bad starts in a row.

[thewupk]

Some nasty early movement by Santana today. It's had to imagine he'd have three bad starts in a row.

He looked really good that inning. I suspect he will get win #5 today.

[rico43]

Good thing I'm not watching ESPN

Nice bonus to have Smoltzie in the booth today. Can't wait to have both he and Glavine in there and have them tell stories about Maddux all day.

[Heyward]

He looked really good that inning. I suspect he will get win #5 today.

Depends if the offense shows up or not.

[The Chosen One]

Heyward using a neutral to open stance.

[Julio3000]

I was looking through stats and I had no idea that Dee Gordon has 30 stolen bases already. Holy crap.

His speed is electric. Laird-like.

[AJonesATL]

I'm pretty supportive of the way we have treated Gattis. Baseball is a long long season and Gattis has never caught a full major league season before. His performance over the course of the season and in September / October will benefit significantly from the extra rest.

[thewupk]

damn another hard hit ball for bj and nothing to show for it

[The Chosen One]

Bj has been smoking the ball... darn.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Dad gum. Horrible luck for B.J.

[AJonesATL]

BJ is undeniably looking awesome at the plate ... Tough luck there

[Lville21]

Joe was right with how slow Buccholz works. Buccholz is going to make this a 4 hour game.

[thewupk]

Joe was right with how slow Buccholz works. Buccholz is going to make this a 4 hour game.


Yeah. Boston is notorious for doing this with their hitters as well. They take forever.

[Heyward]

I was dropping a deuce, who robbed BJ?

[thewupk]

I was dropping a deuce, who robbed BJ?

their CFer

[Heyward]

Good pitch by Bucholtz.

[thewupk]

Lame start. Should of got a run.

[The Chosen One]

Johnson is so terrible sometimes it makes me want to break my bat in the dugout.

[Heyward]

:facepalm:

[rico43]

Tried watching ESPN for a few minutes. Switched off when a-hole play-by-play man said "Bucholtz really needs a double play here." Effing homers.

[thewupk]

LAIRD TIME

[nsacpi]

Laird!

[rico43]

Chipper has that pop in his back pocket.

So, apparently, would Laird! What a play!

[The Chosen One]

Enormous.

[Heyward]

Laird

[rico43]

I will be irritated beyond words if the Braves can't solve this team.

[nsacpi]

I will be irritated beyond words if the Braves can't solve this team.

Laird will solve them.

[thewupk]

sucks to hear the red sox chant but we'll take the revenue

[thewupk]

bs call

[nsacpi]

Laird on base again.

[thewupk]

should be 2 walks. thanks ump

[Julio3000]

Bucholtz scared ****less of the Gerald.

[USMA76]

Leadoff triple and a run...yuk.

[parkvadawg]

Thanks BJ

[Garmel]

Should have gotten that one, BJ.

[thewupk]

santana is getting hit hard

[USMA76]

At least Santana didn't walk the opposing pitcher.

[Heyward]

Could these announcers be more biased, goodness.

[Heyward]

I will be irritated beyond words if the Braves can't solve this team.

Prepare to be, looks like one of those days.

[UNCBlue012]

BJ missing those relatively easy plays. Better get a run here. Clay looks so awful.

[thewupk]

Heyward upping that walk rate today baby

[thewupk]

this ump sucks ass

[thewupk]

same situation as the first. see if we get a different result.

[The Chosen One]

Trade Justin now.

[thewupk]

JUSTIN! Freeman with some wheels.

[parkvadawg]

Another meaningless AB by JUP

[The Chosen One]

Let's see how many balls CJ can turn into strikes.

[TDlxANDER]

Freeman obviously felt threatened by Laird's doublt to SS the other night....scores from 1B.

[Julio3000]

Bustin Upton.

[The Chosen One]

Xander you are no Andrelton.

[parkvadawg]

Nice. That's a hit

[thewupk]

Clay just looks horrible.

[stpeteirish]

gotta get some more runs here. don't swing

[TDlxANDER]

Clay has managed to walk 5 Braves through 2.1

[Heyward]

Pena is gonna K here, smh

[The Chosen One]

Pendleton going to chew out Pena like he did CJ.

[thewupk]

there is the k. i bet laird hits the fly ball.

[Heyward]

Nasty change, up to Laird.

[The Chosen One]

Need Laird to go for the infamous bloop grand slam.

[TDlxANDER]

How bout a Laird squeeze with 2 strikes?

[thewupk]

How bout a Laird squeeze with 2 strikes?

that will surely catch them off guard

[The Chosen One]

You can't stop the Laird...

[thewupk]

LAIRD TYME!

[nsacpi]

Laird!

[UNCBlue012]

LAIRD hahaha

[Heyward]

Power of Laird.

[TDlxANDER]

Laird-beast

[mossy]

Laird is clutch. CLUTCH I tell you.

[nsacpi]

I hate to criticize Laird, but he shouldn't be trying to injure Buchholz. We want him to stay in the game.

[TDlxANDER]

So in a week span....Gerald Laird has a double to SS and an infield single to the pitcher.

WHY MUST YOU CONTINUE TO DOUBT?!?!?!?

[Heyward]

Could/should be worse but better than nothing.

[The Chosen One]

Let's hope Bucholz stays in. Heyward gonna go for the 3rd leadoff walk.

[USMA76]

Why do I feel like we should've gotten more than three runs in that inning?

[thewupk]

So in a week span....Gerald Laird has a double to SS and an infield single to the pitcher.

WHY MUST YOU CONTINUE TO DOUBT?!?!?!?

Braves also are leading the NL in a lot of offensive categories in the last 8 games. Must be the twilight zone.

[Heyward]

Why do I feel like we should've gotten more than three runs in that inning?

You are not alone.

[cajunrevenge]

Is Laird leading the team in infield hits? Serious question.

[The Chosen One]

Is Laird leading the team in infield hits? Serious question.

Already has more infield doubles than anyone in the majors.

[thewupk]

Stanton hit a moonshot against the Nats earlier.

[TDlxANDER]

Already has more infield doubles than anyone in the majors.

Could you imagine if Fredi/Laird gave him/himself more starts? Trade Gattis, already...

[nsacpi]

Ortiz is their Laird.

[cajunrevenge]

Already has more infield doubles than anyone in the majors.

If he gets an infield triple and infield homer this season would he be the first to get the infield cycle in a season?

[VirginiaBrave]

Its shameful when the Red Sox come to town, to be drowned by opposing fans.

[Heyward]

Now Santana cant find the strikezone.

Although this ump blows.

[jpx7]

Six bases-on-balls in three innings ain't bad.

[jpx7]

Bustin Upton.

"Hey, hermano."

[nsacpi]

Six bases-on-balls in three innings ain't bad.

Especially considering one of them came to Laird.

[thewupk]

Especially considering one of them came to Laird.

And Simmons

[The Chosen One]

If he gets an infield triple and infield homer this season would he be the first to get the infield cycle in a season?

I wouldn't put it past Laird to do it in one game.

[thewupk]

Heyward continues the walk train

[The Chosen One]

Heyward 3 leadoff walks today. LoL.

[The Chosen One]

BJ finally gets his due.

[thewupk]

BJ finally gets one to fall. WHOOP

[parkvadawg]

Booms

[Hawk]

Mmm... watching BJ square up like that is a thing of beauty.

[Heyward]

Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeej

[Garmel]

BJ finally got something to drop!

[nsacpi]

Why are they taking Buchholz out?

[AerchAngel]

I hope no one talks about BJ anymore, he is absolutely raking and he struck out on TWO bad strike calls.

[The Chosen One]

BJ finally got something to drop!

:icwudt:

[UNCBlue012]

BJ has been good. Just saying.

[AJonesATL]

Man when Heyward gets on base consistently it changes the entire offense. Been encouraged by BJ also. The tough part about our offense (but also potentially the good thing) is that other than second base, there is nowhere to upgrade. The players are there, they just have to perform. BJ is just looking awesome right now. Very very encouraging

[cajunrevenge]

BJ is actually looking like a competent hitter lately. Are we about to witness the mythical BJ hot streak? He used to have big month every year until last year.

[Hawk]

Damn, 8 BB.

[USMA76]

With Buchholz out after only 3 IP, it'd be nice to start wearing out the Sawx bullpen for the remaining three games.

[thewupk]

Man when Heyward gets on base consistently it changes the entire offense. Been encouraged by BJ also. The tough part about our offense (but also potentially the good thing) is that other than second base, there is nowhere to upgrade. The players are there, they just have to perform. BJ is just looking awesome right now. Very very encouraging

I think it's a good thing. This team has talented players, really talented players. They just need to play like it. Last year they did minus CF and 2B. Now BJ is actually putting it together and Heyward has played better. Even CJ is looking better than he did in April. It really is 2nd that we need to fix. And I think we have a guy in La Stella who can be that fix. Hopefully he gets his chance soon.

[AerchAngel]

Braves also are leading the NL in a lot of offensive categories in the last 8 games. Must be the twilight zone.

I sent a scathing email about our hitting coaches. I told them they were fvcking clueless and they were collecting a check sitting on their asses.

[The Chosen One]

Lol Bad News Boston.

[Gary82]

Danny Knobler ‏@DannyKnobler 2m
Buchholz 8 walks, 3 innings. Last Red Sox p to do that: Lefty O’Doul, 1923.

Impressive

[thewupk]

lol @ other teams poor defense

[Heyward]

We'll take it.

[Hawk]

Lol Bad News Boston.

They look horrible.

[UNCBlue012]

Hahahahaha

[nsacpi]

Justin learning how to hit those infield doubles from Laird.

[parkvadawg]

Does that count as a meaningless rbi? I'm not sure of the cut off

[thewupk]

lol they scored that a double

[The Chosen One]

Laird upset at Justin. Joins the infield double parade.

[nsacpi]

Laird upset at Justin. Joins the infield double parade.

He's been mentoring Justin in the art of the infield double. He's actually proud of him.

[The Chosen One]

Justin learning how to hit those infield doubles from Laird.

This is why Laird's contributions can't be quantified by numbers.

[cajunrevenge]

Laird no longer leading the league in infield doubles?

[USMA76]

Does that count as a meaningless rbi? I'm not sure of the cut off

Has to be--since JUp did it.

[The Chosen One]

CJ :facepalm:

[Heyward]

I think it's a good thing. This team has talented players, really talented players. They just need to play like it. Last year they did minus CF and 2B. Now BJ is actually putting it together and Heyward has played better. Even CJ is looking better than he did in April. It really is 2nd that we need to fix. And I think we have a guy in La Stella who can be that fix. Hopefully he gets his chance soon.

Think they're waiting on his arb-clock, although not much difference in 6 years vs 7 years, if he's the real deal, you're gonna have to pay him.

[Heyward]

Simba

[parkvadawg]

Has to be--since JUp did it.

That makes sense. Appreciate it

[The Chosen One]

Simmons made a mistake not leaving the bases loaded for Laird.

[thewupk]

So is our offense finally clicking? Maybe the Cards game and that wild 9th inning is this years Baltimore game.

[UNCBlue012]

Lmao

@Atlanta_Jesus: 1 Run away from you, @PapaJohns . It's coming, my children.

[The Chosen One]

Lol Pena.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Isn't it a pleasant sound to hear the Sawx fans so quiet.

[The Chosen One]

Laird robbed.

[Hawk]

GERALDIMUS

[Heyward]

Coulda had more but good inning.

[holden]

Great play by Badenhop to retire the speedster.

[thewupk]

Lmao

@Atlanta_Jesus: 1 Run away from you, @PapaJohns . It's coming, my children.

lmfao wow

[nsacpi]

Laird displaying the advanced trait of compassion.

[cajunrevenge]

Damnit Laird, you dont have to go for infield hits EVERY at bat!

[Hawk]

The song is a little disappointing.

[Tapate50]

The White House Commision on Remembrance?! I completely forgot they existed.

[TDlxANDER]

Very smart play by Gerald not to waste his infield triple in a 6-1 game with none aboard.

[Tapate50]

Smoke sitting behind home son!

[zitothebrave]

Jason why do you suck so much with your 0 hits? You're not much better Freddie!!!

[The Chosen One]

Get him out Santana. Jesus.

[parkvadawg]

Jason why do you suck so much with your 0 hits? You're not much better Freddie!!!

I know it's like with the lack of hits, these runs never happened

[USMA76]

Looks like Santana has lost interest. He needs to regain his focus before this becomes a game again.

[Heyward]

Ugh, freaking Sawx fans.

[Heyward]

About to have bases loaded for Pedy, smh.

[Hawk]

Hmm.

[Heyward]

About to have bases loaded for Pedy, smh.

Welp.

[Hawk]

Smoke sitting behind home son!

:popcorn:

[The Chosen One]

In fairness to Santana he never really had it all game.

[Hawk]

Justin Upton is a defensive clown.

[UNCBlue012]

Wow justin... You could of had that. Santana blows dick the last few starts.

[holden]

Incredibly bad 0-2 pitch.

[Hawk]

****. :Sad:

[The Chosen One]

Wonderful..

[CrimsonCowboy]

Welp

[UNCBlue012]

HAHAHAHAHAHA Ervin doesn't even care to win. What an idiot

[Bj1133]

Well that escalated quickly

[holden]

lol.

[nsacpi]

Ortiz is their Laird.

[thewupk]

Santana is a bum

[CrimsonCowboy]

I really hope the new ballpark has fewer of those bandwagon Red Sox/Yankees/Cubs fans when they play against the Braves starting in 2017.

[holden]

That inning is squarely on Santana. Horrible pitching with a 5 run lead.

[rico43]

Pretty sure we are witnessing the end of their losing streak. Thought Santana was a better competitor than this. His below .500 record last year is starting to make sense.

[Gary82]

hahahhaha damn it

[nsacpi]

Santana is a bum

Maybe we can trade him and Uggla to the Yankees for salary relief.

[AerchAngel]

I hope we don't resign him.

He actually sucks because he doesn't think out there. How can you walk a terrible hitter to extend an inning.

Last four starts, he got killed.

[thewupk]

That inning is squarely on Santana. Horrible pitching with a 5 run lead.

All with two outs too. Walking a pinch hitter who is having a horrible year.

[Gary82]

I really hope the new ballpark has fewer of those bandwagon Red Sox/Yankees/Cubs fans when they play against the Braves starting in 2017.

It won't.

[sentenza]

And all this started with 2 outs!

[UNCBlue012]

The braves has Avilan in the pen for big Papi but decided to let Santana face him. What is wrong this these guys? And Santana is just so dumb. Why throw a fastball down the middle to their two best hitters.

[CrimsonCowboy]

All that started with a two out walk to a guy hitting less than .140 with a 0-2 count.

[Garmel]

Why didn't Fredi have Avilan come in there to pitch to Ortiz?

[Hawk]

Santana was clearly high.

[holden]

Oh no. Now they have Capuano?

[CrimsonCowboy]

Great. Chris Capuano

[The Chosen One]

Hope we haven't reached our runs limit.

[thewupk]

Why didn't Fredi have Avilan come in there to pitch to Ortiz?

So Santana could get a win. Because wins are important for pitchers.

[Braves78]

LMAO....can we put Santana in the pen and either let Wood or Hale take his spot.

[thewupk]

Great. Chris Capuano

Justin will abuse him like he does every lefty he faces.

[jsebe10]

Here at the game and sitting next to Jimmy and his fat family of 5 from Haddock, GA and they are Redsox fans. Hilarious.

[Braves78]

Also how embarrassing is it that the Red Sox fans out number Braves fans.

[Hawk]

Great hustle tPat.

[UNCBlue012]

We pretty much had this game. That's all on Santana and Fredi. Lucky crap for the Red Sox

[CrimsonCowboy]

Get on base any way you can. Heh

[thewupk]

Here at the game and sitting next to Jimmy and his fat family of 5 from Haddock, GA and they are Redsox fans. Hilarious.

why they gotta be fat

[sentenza]

Ok, I take this!

[Garmel]

Screw that. You could tell Santana was losing it. I would have pulled him.

[Braves78]

Here at the game and sitting next to Jimmy and his fat family of 5 from Haddock, GA and they are Redsox fans. Hilarious.

Got to love some bandwagon fans.

[Runnin]

That really was horrible pitching. He had Pedroia 0-2 and practically struck out. ???

[The Chosen One]

Also how embarrassing is it that the Red Sox fans out number Braves fans.

Not sure they outnumber but they're certainly louder.

[thewupk]

Also how embarrassing is it that the Red Sox fans out number Braves fans.

not really. increased revenue for the braves

[Lville21]

How about a walk, J-Hey? I haven't seen enough of those for you today.

[UNCBlue012]

I pride myself on my getting too mad, but I'm livid. You give up 5 runs, get runs. Just do it. They don't. I don't get this team. You have to play harder than that. Santana needs a start to sort crap out.

[jsebe10]

why they gotta be fat

U gotta ask Jim that.

[stpeteirish]

Isn't it a pleasant sound to hear the Sawx fans so quiet.

it was

[USMA76]

That Ortiz home run was eerily reminiscent of one by Mike Piazza in NY in 2000 when the Braves blew something like a seven run lead. I'd be shocked if we wind up winning this.

[UNCBlue012]

It's about to start raining it looks. Also, wood struck him out and it wasn't close. Of course, we don't get the call.

[Lville21]

It might be my TV, but is bad weather approaching?

[stpeteirish]

Why didn't Fredi have Avilan come in there to pitch to Ortiz?

if it was so Santana could be the pitcher of record it blew up in his face.

Seriously, I find it hard to blame Fredi for not pulling his starter who enters the fifth with a low pitch count and a 5 run lead, and is leading off the bottom of the inning.

[stpeteirish]

Also how embarrassing is it that the Red Sox fans out number Braves fans.

where do those people live?

[Jay212033]

It sure would be nice having our 1st rd pick back and Wood/Hale in the starting rotation.

[Runnin]

I wouldn't want to be Santana in that clubhouse during the rain delay.

[Garmel]

if it was so Santana could be the pitcher of record it blew up in his face.

Seriously, I find it hard to blame Fredi for not pulling his starter who enters the fifth with a low pitch count and a 5 run lead, and is leading off the bottom of the inning.

I don't care with what he entered with or if he was going to be the pitcher of record. He was showing of signs of collapse and with Ortiz coming up he should have been taken out.

[thewupk]

how long does it look like this delay will be?

[Julio3000]

"Hey, hermano."

<3

[Julio3000]

how long does it look like this delay will be?

Hopefully short enough that Gerald can stay loose.

[Lville21]

At the very least, it gets rid of Capuano. Unfortunately, it may lose Wood, too.

[thewupk]

At the very least, it gets rid of Capuano. Unfortunately, it may lose Wood, too.

I hate when I lose Wood

[Jay212033]

At the very least, it gets rid of Capuano. Unfortunately, it may lose Wood, too.

That's the good thing of having both Hale and Wood in the BP.

[JusticeForAll23]

At the very least, it gets rid of Capuano. Unfortunately, it may lose Wood, too.
That's definitely going to upset Mrs. Rain Delay.

[thewupk]

Nats lose again. Still not concerned about the Fish.

[bravesfan247]

Sox fans are the most obnoxious people I've ever been around. Their team is terrible and they've lost 10 in a row and they act like they've done something.
If you hear of a fight breaking out in sec 324 don't be suprised.

[Heyward]

HAHAHAHAHAHA Ervin doesn't even care to win. What an idiot

Yeah, thats it or they grooved a fastball right in Papi's wheelhouse.

In defense of Erv, should of walked Ortiz.

[Heyward]

We pretty much had this game. That's all on Santana and Fredi. Lucky crap for the Red Sox

How's it Fredi's fault?

Always blame Fredi when we lose, how typical.

[bravesfan247]

How's it Fredi's fault?
Always blame Fredi when we lose, how typical.

He shouldn't have let Santana face Ortiz.

[Heyward]

Nats lose again. Still not concerned about the Fish.

Long season.

[Heyward]

He shouldn't have let Santana face Ortiz.

I dont really disagree with that.

But the game/inning isn't on Fredi.

[CyYoung31]

Here at the game and sitting next to Jimmy and his fat family of 5 from Haddock, GA and they are Redsox fans. Hilarious.

Will you please use your military training to strangle the **** out of them?

[CyYoung31]

You know, everyone always talks about how fans of some opposing teams show up at our stadium, but there's never anything about how we always show up at everyone else's ballpark.

[bravesfan247]

Will you please use your military training to strangle the **** out of them?
You must be in my section.

[thewupk]

You know, everyone always talks about how fans of some opposing teams show up at our stadium, but there's never anything about how we always show up at everyone else's ballpark.

That's not really true. I think it might have been more common in the late 90s when the Braves were in the height of their run and on TBS every night but lots of Braves fans would regularly show up at Marlins games and Astros games for sure. I think with the lack of TBS the Braves fan base isn't as broad as it used to be. That said the Red Sox are one of the giant bandwagon teams in the league along with the Cubs and Yankees.

[nocalgirl10]

Whenever I go to Braves games in SF, I always see tons of other Braves fans there.