GDT #55, 5/31/14: Braves (Santana) vs. Marlins (Turner), 4:10 EDT

[Julio3000]

ATL @ FLA 4:10 EDT
Ervin Santana vs. Jacob Turner

Bravos
1. Heyward RF
2. BJ Upton CF
3. Freeman 1B
4. Justin Upton LF
5. Johnson 3B
6. Simmons SS
7. La Stella 2B
8. Laird C
9. Santana P

Fishsticks
1. Yelich LF
2. Dietrich 2B
3. Stanton RF
4. McGehee 3B
5. Jones 1B
6. Ozuna CF
7. Saltalamacchia C
8. Hechavarria SS
9. Turner P

There are a lot of questions leading up to the game today. Can the Braves spin a win into a wining streak? Can Ervin "I like the way it sounded" Santana rebound? Will Freddie Freeman ever get back on the rails in Miami, and will Chip Caray ever get off of them?

Everybody pop the top. Mix a Cuba libre. We're playing day baseball, getting ready to scale the fish.

Wake up, Mr. Caray. There is a package waiting for you at the guest-relations counter.

[thewupk]

I predict Freeman finally gets a hit against the Fish, Heyward will get his WRC+ over 100 today, and that Laird will once again be huge for us.

[AerchAngel]

I predict Freeman finally gets a hit against the Fish, Heyward will get his WRC+ over 100 today, and that Laird will once again be huge for us.

2 outta 3 ain't bad.

[stpeteirish]

BJ 1-9 with 6 K's vs this guy. Would have been a nice day off for the Beej.

[nsacpi]

Laird is gonna be huge today.

[Julio3000]

Laird is gonna be huge today.

There is a massive influx of veteran Lairdership on the way.

[nsacpi]

There is a massive influx of veteran Lairdership on the way.

He took La Stella out for dinner after his first game in Boston, which obviously had a huge effect on Tommy's ability to move around in the second game.

It was his subtle way of teaching the rookie about the dangers lurking on road trips at the major league level.

Tonight he will give Shae Simmons a similar indoctrination.

[Julio3000]

He took La Stella out for dinner after his first game in Boston, which obviously had a huge effect on Tommy's ability to move around in the second game.

It was his subtle way of teaching the rookie about the dangers lurking on road trips at the major league level.

Tonight he will give Shae Simmons a similar indoctrination.

"Here's the thing, kid—hey, are you going to finish that?"

[jsebe10]

Am I the only one who thinks that Gattis could benefit with more ABs and playing time and that the Ervin/Fat Ass partnership isnt working...at all...?

[nsacpi]

Am I the only one who thinks that Gattis could benefit with more ABs and playing time and that the Ervin/Fat Ass partnership isnt working...at all...?


I expect Laird to have a hugely positive effect on Ervin tonight.

[jsebe10]

Is the game not televised today??

[The Chosen One]

Is the game not televised today??

Fox sports 1

[thethe]

So glad that BJ is coming out of his year plus slump. Keep it up BEEJ!

[nsacpi]

Laird has helped both Jason and BJ come out of their slumps. Now he has to start talking to Freddie.

[Garmel]

I can't say I'm a fan of these announcers on Fox Sports 1. Kinda bland.

[nsacpi]

I can't say I'm a fan of these announcers on Fox Sports 1. Kinda bland.

If they put a mike on Laird it wouldn't be bland.

[nsacpi]

Some masterful pitch calling from the master in the first inning.

[nsacpi]

Huge at bat by Laird.

[Braves78]

Who are the announcers and who do they normally cover.

[Tapate50]

Our bunting gives me shingles

[jpack1]

FF with t he big knock finally

[jpack1]

A big 3 run inning. Alright

[The Chosen One]

Who are the announcers and who do they normally cover.

C.J. Nitkowski used to pitch for us....

[nsacpi]

Did we just get a two-out hit with runners in scoring position?

Anyone notice how Laird coached Fredito through that at bat?

[mfree80]

They talk like they know something about the players, but they are usually wrong.

[nsacpi]

Fredi must be happy to be able to use the phrase "crooked number" in his post-game.

[jpack1]

Johnson still not seeing breaking balls well at all

[Braves78]

so Rich Waltz is the Marlins commentator...why is he calling a national game for his own team?

[Fredi Gonzalez]

Fredi must be happy to be able to use the phrase "crooked number" in his post-game.

GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!

[The Chosen One]

so Rich Waltz is the Marlins commentator...why is he calling a national game for his own team?

Fox is too cheap to send someone... they were criticized for not paying local camera people to do games ans sent their own cheap cover guys.

Buck and McCarver would do that often as Thom Brennaman

[nsacpi]

La Stella and Laird showing good patience.

[The Chosen One]

Heywood

[jpack1]

Getting some big hits today.

[Garmel]

Another crooked number!:rock:

[jsebe10]

That's what I love seeing from the Kid.

[nsacpi]

Was that another hit with two outs and runners in scoring position?

[Braves78]

Now let's see if Santana can hold a lead. Let's not walk anyone with 2 outs and no one on.

[nsacpi]

Laird has been huge today. Has yet to make an out.

[Garmel]

Santana has a nice five run lead. We should be able to coast now because I don't see what could go wrong. What?

[nsacpi]

Santana has a nice five run lead. We should be able to coast now because I don't see what could go wrong. What?

Games in the bag. No doubt about it.

[Millwood1Hitter]

Shae Simmons and Kimbrel warming up in the pen.

[Braves78]

That's the Santana I know....;)

[Braves78]

Can we please get Hale or Wood warming up....;)

[nsacpi]

Laird helping to settle Santana down.

[Garmel]

I think CJ needs a day off or two.

[jpack1]

C Joh is scuffling bad now. Ks are at an alarming rate for 2+ weeks now might need a couple days off.

[thethe]

I'm a fan of TLS>

[jpack1]

That boy TLS.

[thewupk]

I predict Freeman finally gets a hit against the Fish, Heyward will get his WRC+ over 100 today, and that Laird will once again be huge for us.

As of now Freeman got his hit, Heyward is sitting at 100 exactly and Laird has gotten on base twice.

[thethe]

2 walks and 0 strikeouts so far in TLS young major league career.

[jsebe10]

As of now Freeman got his hit, Heyward is sitting at 100 exactly and Laird has gotten on base twice.

How do you compute the #s to determine a players WRC+ and what does it mean?

[thewupk]

I'm a fan of TLS>

0 strikeouts and 2 walks in 14 plate appearances so far. That's his game and I don't think that is going to change too much from his minor league numbers. I expect a decrease in walks and an increase in K's but not much. What it's going to boil down to imo is how much good contact he can make at this level.

[jsebe10]

2 walks and 0 strikeouts so far in TLS young major league career.

He's been a fine addition thus far. Love his short compact swing.

[thewupk]

How do you compute the #s to determine a players WRC+ and what does it mean?

I just look at the players fangraphs page. It updates stats in real time.


http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=4940&position=OF (http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=4940&position=OF)



And WRC+ is a park adjusted and league adjusted stat for WOBA. Similar to what OPS+ is for OPS. And WOBA is the best stat we have to judge a players overall offensive game (minus steals) imo. And 100 is league average so if your at 100 you are a league average hitter. If your WRC+ is 110 then your 10% better than league average. For example Justin right now is at 167. He's been a monster for us.

[thewupk]

The dreaded 5th inning. Will we come out of it with the lead?

[thethe]

0 strikeouts and 2 walks in 14 plate appearances so far. That's his game and I don't think that is going to change too much from his minor league numbers. I expect a decrease in walks and an increase in K's but not much. What it's going to boil down to imo is how much good contact he can make at this level.

He has no power but he seems to hit line drives a lot. We would be lucky if he SLGed 400+ but I think that OBP could be 350-370 which is exactly what this team needs. It would really help if he were a good baserunner as well. Not sure if he is at this point. nice to see him swipe a bag but that isn't even half of a good baserunner.

[nsacpi]

The dreaded 5th inning. Will we come out of it with the lead?

This is where Laird earns his stripes.

[jsebe10]

Santana...this dude ...fckn no lead is safe.

[USMA76]

Two runs in the sixth only one out. Is the inevitable inning where the wheels come off Santana?

[Millwood1Hitter]

Santana is hot garbage.

[Garmel]

I hope that's Santana's last inning.

[TURBO]

Santana is hot garbage.

Like you. But yet we are stuck with you both for now.

[stpeteirish]

CJ and the Golden Sombrero imminent.

[jsebe10]

Well since the offense has no intentions of getting these runs back or scoring period, hopefully our staff holds up.

[stpeteirish]

we better add on the way this bullpen's been lately.

[TURBO]

Well since the offense has no intentions of getting these runs back or scoring period, hopefully our staff holds up.

Which is why having Wood is so important.

[thethe]

Kid just doesn't want to strikeout. Love the contact rate that he has.

[jsebe10]

Every time I say something the opposite happens. Lol

[jsebe10]

Kid just doesn't want to strikeout. Love the contact rate that he has.

+100 buddy. +fckn100

[stpeteirish]

getting some 2 out RBI's today. Bad Marlin defense helping.

[sentenza]

1. RBI for LaStella!
Congrats!

[USMA76]

TLS now 4 for 12 on the season.

[Millwood1Hitter]

Hopefully LaStella's approach rubs off on a few other hitters in this lineup. Nice to see someone go up there and consistantly have good AB's and not give in and fould off the tough pitches and work and try to get a hittable pitch. So far he is exactly what this lineup needs, hopefully he keeps it up, I'm just concerned about his defense, though.

[mossy]

Which is why having Wood is so important.
:YDS:

[nsacpi]

Well done Anthony Varvaro.

[Millwood1Hitter]

Do we get to see what Shae has got?

[USMA76]

I think the only way we see Simmons pitch is if the Braves tack on at least two more runs.

[stpeteirish]

Do we get to see what Shae has got?

not unless we add on here.

[nsacpi]

The immensity of Laird cannot be overstated.

[Millwood1Hitter]

Why pull Avilan?

[USMA76]

Tying run comes to the plate...ugh.

[nsacpi]

Avilan has now pitched three straight days and six of the last seven.

Carpenter has now pitched three straight days.

With a three run lead and no baserunners this inning, Fredi should really have tried not to use both.

[stpeteirish]

more bullpen follies

[sentenza]

For this sh** we made a pitching change

[Heyward]

Woulda just left in Avilan.

[nsacpi]

Looks like we'll go into tomorrow's game with Kimbrel, Avilan and Carpenter all having pitched 3 straight days. Absurdly bad bullpen management.

[USMA76]

Broken bat single. One run game. @#$% the luck.

[TURBO]

Nobody will be available tomorrow except for Simmons.

[jpack1]

BJnis the worst CF ever. He catches nothing.

[Heyward]

Tough break there, good piece of hitting.

[sentenza]

1000 ways to lose baseball games!
And 1000 ways to bring pitchers to TJS.

[jpack1]

Your CF has got to catch that ball. Almost every other MLB CF catches that. It's unreal how little range he has coming in. He catches nothing hit shirt of him. Nothing.

[USMA76]

We have a new hero.

[Braves78]

David Carpenter is hot garbage and I hope he never pitches in a close game again.

[stpeteirish]

wow, really does pitch like Kimbrel

[nsacpi]

Shae!

[jpack1]

Big time K by SS. That a boy.

[Millwood1Hitter]

Throwing Shae into the fire, Fredi?

Man this is terrible, again why pull Avilan when he looked great for Carpenter who has been used just as much and has struggled lately?

Can we demote Fredi down to the minors as well?

[Heyward]

Your CF has got to catch that ball. Almost every other MLB CF catches that. It's unreal how little range he has coming in. He catches nothing hit shirt of him. Nothing.

That was a blooper, not every CF'er catches that, CALM DOWN.

[nsacpi]

And give Laird some credit for providing steady leadership back there and catching the foul tip.

[UNCBlue012]

Shae is the man!

[Heyward]

Throwing Shae into the fire, Fredi?

Man this is terrible, again why pull Avilan when he looked great for Carpenter who has been used just as much and has struggled lately?

Can we demote Fredi down to the minors as well?

:facepalm:

[tvsportscaster]

Your CF has got to catch that ball. Almost every other MLB CF catches that. It's unreal how little range he has coming in. He catches nothing hit shirt of him. Nothing.

That's absurd, he is playing back protecting against a double that would tie the game, and if he dives for that ball and it gets by him the ballgame is tied. You can't put that on BJ, it's all on Carpenter for not being able to get anyone out and he never should have been in the game in the first place.

[sentenza]

Now we bring in Simmons, after Carpenter giving up 3 hits and a walk with two outs.
Unbelievable!

[jpack1]

I said last night Carp shouldn't be a high leverage guy and some people got all ruffled up. He's a middle reliever at best. No command. Doesn't walk people but doesn't command.

[nsacpi]

Amazing the way our farm system keeps producing: Add Shae Simmons and LaStella to Wood, Gattis, Teheran, Simba, Avilan, Minor, Kimbrel, Freeman, Venters, Heyward, not to mention a couple pretty good starting pitchers on the DL. A great, great period of productivity for the scouting and farm systems.

[Millwood1Hitter]

I said last night Carp shouldn't be a high leverage guy and some people got all ruffled up. He's a middle reliever at best. No command. Doesn't walk people but doesn't command.

THIS!

[jpack1]

He was back but that ball was in he air forever. Just about every other CF catches that without diving. He never comes in and catches anything.

[USMA76]

That's absurd, he is playing back protecting against a double that would tie the game, and if he dives for that ball and it gets by him the ballgame is tied. You can't put that on BJ, it's all on Carpenter for not being able to get anyone out and he never should have been in the game in the first place.

Absolutely agree. BJ is a crappy center fielder but that's one hit you can't put on him given the situation you described.

[jsebe10]

I missed it... Did La Stella get hurt?

[nsacpi]

I sense an infield triple here.

[Teheran_49]

I think La Stella is here to stay. He may be the shot in the arm offensively that we need. Had to update my avatar lol.

[TURBO]

I missed it... Did La Stella get hurt?

Defensive replacement.

[The Chosen One]

Laird is huge.

[nsacpi]

Laird!!!

[nsacpi]

Massive!

[The Chosen One]

Laird is the talisman.

[Teheran_49]

Someone get Laird a contract extension

[Heyward]

He was back but that ball was in he air forever. Just about every other CF catches that without diving. He never comes in and catches anything.

That's laughable.

He was playing back to protect the lead, logic, try it.

[sturg33]

The dreaded bases loaded situation

[Heyward]

Now we have to use Kimbrel in a non-save spot maybe.

[stpeteirish]

I missed it... Did La Stella get hurt?

double switched out. Looks like Fredi considers Pena the better glove.

[sturg33]

What's the update on Heyward's wRC+? 1-4 with two walks...

[clvclv]

Who was supposed to throw on the side today??? Wonder if Simba would mind pitching the 9th???

[jpack1]

I got logic. I understand the game very well. Played it a long time. I know good and poor play when I see it. Yes I'm glad he didn't dive and miss it because he doesn't catch it well enough on the dive to be able to do that, but regardless he got a terrible break and let it fall in. Looks like a moot point now but his poor defense costs us more than its share of games.

[Teheran_49]

Wow BJ gets walked with bases loaded. This game is getting out of hand, which is fine with me.

[USMA76]

I think La Stella is here to stay. He may be the shot in the arm offensively that we need. Had to update my avatar lol.

While I like LaStella's approach at the plate, he's going to have to show a lot more defensively before I can breathe a sigh of relief at second base. A good team has to be strong defensively at the four positions in the middle of the defense. We're currently average or below at three of the four.

[jpack1]

The fish are our Braves, snapped his right out of our funk. Good times

[AerchAngel]

He was back but that ball was in he air forever. Just about every other CF catches that without diving. He never comes in and catches anything.

I will speak for everyone here, you suck as a poster.

[stpeteirish]

tricky situation with Kimbrel. He''s already warmed up, but if he doesn't pitch he's probably avalable tomorrow and if he does it'll be three days in a row.

One thing you blame Fredi for is getting him up in the first place.

Doumit hit for Simmons so he's out.

[jpack1]

I thought there were no personal attacks. I've never said one word about another poster. I'm ok with your opinion of me. It's bothers me not. I watch he games and cheer for the Braves and want them to do well got my opinions just like you have yours.

[jpack1]

Sorry I called out your boy BJ or either Carpenter for poor play. Didn't know y'all were that tight.

[sturg33]

Freeman worst hitter in the league with bases loaded

[sentenza]

Of course!
What else.

[jpack1]

FF saving up for when we really need it. Not wasting them there

[Heyward]

tricky situation with Kimbrel. He''s already warmed up, but if he doesn't pitch he's probably avalable tomorrow and if he does it'll be three days in a row.

One thing you blame Fredi for is getting him up in the first place.

Doumit hit for Simmons so he's out.

We were up 6-5, i dont really see how you blame Fredi.

[Heyward]

I thought there were no personal attacks. I've never said one word about another poster. I'm ok with your opinion of me. It's bothers me not. I watch he games and cheer for the Braves and want them to do well got my opinions just like you have yours.

*the

[AerchAngel]

I thought there were no personal attacks. I've never said one word about another poster. I'm ok with your opinion of me. It's bothers me not. I watch he games and cheer for the Braves and want them to do well got my opinions just like you have yours.

Not a personal attack, just an observation.

Everyone called you out on that BS about BJ and that flyball and I just post an opinion.

Sorry the evidence is against you. Maybe next time you think before you post that. That's all.

[Heyward]

I'd get Kimbrel up if 2 guys get on.

[jpack1]

Nice play and nice sub by Fredi. Good play Pena

[jsebe10]

Defensive replacement.

Got it. Thanks man

[Heyward]

Well...

[Heyward]

Might not be the right move but cant let this one get too dicey.

[USMA76]

Oh, Hale...have to use Kimbrel.

[jpack1]

Sounded pretty personal when I read it but I'm fine with it. No problem here.

Like 2 or 3 people disagrees. Hardly "everybody" here. And anybody defending BJs defense is not watching any games. It's worse Than his offense, because at least it is up ticking some.

[jpack1]

Fredi had to go with Kimbrel here. Can't let this one get away.

[TURBO]

Sounded pretty personal when I read it but I'm fine with it. No problem here.

Like 2 or 3 people disagrees. Hardly "everybody" here. And anybody defending BJs defense is not watching any games. It's worse Than his offense, because at least it is up ticking some.

More then 2 or 3.

[sentenza]

Should we laugh or cry here? Oh man.

[AerchAngel]

Sounded pretty personal when I read it but I'm fine with it. No problem here.

Like 2 or 3 people disagrees. Hardly "everybody" here. And anybody defending BJs defense is not watching any games. It's worse Than his offense, because at least it is up ticking some.

Dude shush it, you effed up calling BJ out on that play, that play only. He is an average CF that's all but like people said in here it was not catchable for anyone except AJ in his heyday in a situation like that.

Now continue to rail on our players like you usually do. I am just making an observation of a poster who just hate Braves players because he has no woman to beat or a dog to kick to take his frustrations out on.

[jpack1]

That a boy Kimbrel. Now Stanton can't tie it.

[jpack1]

Now Pena with error. Wow.

[Heyward]

:facepalm:

[BremanFan88]

Sounded pretty personal when I read it but I'm fine with it. No problem here.

Like 2 or 3 people disagrees. Hardly "everybody" here. And anybody defending BJs defense is not watching any games. It's worse Than his offense, because at least it is up ticking some.

BJ is tied for 5th in defensive runs saved for center fielders but please keep going on about how your expert eye test tells a different story.

[AerchAngel]

Do we have any two baggers that can actually catch a ball thrown at them?

[jpack1]

Wow if that isn't a personal attack what is. Dude Im Happily married with a beautiful family. Things going pretty good here.

[jpack1]

But carry on.

[USMA76]

Is it a legal play for a Braves second baseman to catch the ball on a force play in the ninth inning?

[jpack1]

Wow strike 3

[Garmel]

Yes!!!!!

[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

[AerchAngel]

Wow if that isn't a personal attack what is. Dude Im Happily married with a beautiful family. Things going pretty good here.

And?

Maybe I will send you a pacifier, will that help your raging personal attacks against BJ, Fredi and others on the Braves?

Just shush. The more you talk, the worse off it becomes, capiche?

[The Chosen One]

Staved off elimination for yet another day.

[jpack1]

Another W. Let's sweep tomorrow.

[Braves78]

Wow....even watching this team win a game is tough.

[AerchAngel]

Is it a legal play for a Braves second baseman to catch the ball on a force play in the ninth inning?

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!

nice.

[Heyward]

Sounded pretty personal when I read it but I'm fine with it. No problem here.

Like 2 or 3 people disagrees. Hardly "everybody" here. And anybody defending BJs defense is not watching any games. It's worse Than his offense, because at least it is up ticking some.

Other than maybe McCutchen, there arent many CF'ers that catch that.

Clearly you have something against BJ for whatever that is.

He's not perfect defensively but he makes his fair share of good plays, he's plenty fine in CF.

[TURBO]

I thought I read on here the the Braves wouldnt see 1st place again after this series???

[BremanFan88]

BJ is tied for 7th in defensive runs saved for center fielders but please keep going on about how your expert eye test tells a different story.

I made a mistake, he's actually tied for 5th.

[jpack1]

I will speak at will.

Gave Fredi props all day. Don't like what BJ has given us for a year and 2 months now. So I guess you do. Pretty much don't hate on anyone else. Maybe CJ.

[AerchAngel]

Nice win, but I have a few issues with some of our bullpen.

Carpenter is scaring me, the more he throws his breaking stuff the more he gets in trouble.

ANd I will borrow this from another poster, what the Hale? I expect him to give Kimbrel a break and he just what, spaced out?

Shae Simmons can be lethal if he is the setup man throwing almost as hard as Kimbrel with the same movement on his fastball.

[Millwood1Hitter]

6 pitchers, 3 innings. Tony LaRussa esque.

Or maybe Fredi is just trying to remind Marlins fans what could have been with all the trips to the mound.

[sentenza]

And so Craig ties Smolzies Save-record?

[AerchAngel]

I will speak at will.

Gave Fredi props all day. Don't like what BJ has given us for a year and 2 months now. So I guess you do. Pretty much don't hate on anyone else. Maybe CJ.

You shouldn't hate any Braves if you are a fan, EVER. Kolb notwithstanding.

Yes you can speak, but when you speak you are fair game for me and others to make you look like an idiot, you know, like tonight.

But I like you, you did not run home and said "mommy, they were picking me for making a statement I stand behind".

Stand behind your statement you did, you got the rib job and you stayed, good for you. I have to respect that.

[CyYoung31]

Everyone just STFU.

[AerchAngel]

Everyone just STFU.

How can we continue the thread if everyone has to shut up?

[jpack1]

I'm good. No problem here. Be back tomorrow for another Braves win and a nice sweep of Fishes. Everybody has there things that they don't like about he team. Me too

On to tomorrow.

[AerchAngel]

I'm good. No problem here. Be back tomorrow for another Braves win and a nice sweep of Fishes. Everybody has there things that they don't like about he team. Me too

On to tomorrow.


Great post.

OH AND TRUE.

[TomahawkCult]

How can we continue the thread if everyone has to shut up?
Well, which is it young feller? You want I should freeze or get down on the ground?

[AerchAngel]

Well, which is it young feller? You want I should freeze or get down on the ground?

Don't know my friend, I don't call the shots here. I am so happy we took 2 so far and go for the sweep tomorrow. Not pretty but a win is a win and I am DISAPPOINTED no big "W" is showing up in the thread like Duckie use to do with her patented call out on wins on the old and now forgotten and probably barren Scout board.

[CyYoung31]

Don't know my friend, I don't call the shots here. I am so happy we took 2 so far and go for the sweep tomorrow. Not pretty but a win is a win and I am DISAPPOINTED no big "W" is showing up in the thread like Duckie use to do with her patented call out on wins on the old and now forgotten and probably barren Scout board.

Turbo has pretty much taken over that role with his giant, capital "W".

[nsacpi]

Tomorrow, it'll be Wood and Simmons I guess in any high leverage situation.

[AerchAngel]

Turbo has pretty much taken over that role with his giant, capital "W".

I saw it, but I had to refresh my screen. My post was right after it and it went to another page so I missed it.

:Sad:

[thewupk]

What's the update on Heyward's wRC+? 1-4 with two walks...

still at 98 on the year. woba doesn't give credit for intentional walks.

[stpeteirish]

for a 9-5 game there sure was a lot of nervous moments. Just three pitches, but maybe we've got something in Simmons. One thing for sure, he wasn't nervous. We need someone besides Carpenter to front for CK.

[jpack1]

Braves call ups are coming up and producing right away. It's amazing how many of them come up ready to play. That's a testament to what keeps this org going. Great a player development and prep.

Hope they give us the shot in the arm we needed.

[AerchAngel]

Braves call ups are coming up and producing right away. It's amazing how many of them come up ready to play. That's a testament to what keeps this org going. Great a player development and prep.

Hope they give us the shot in the arm we needed.

This is true.

[sturg33]

still at 98 on the year. woba doesn't give credit for intentional walks.

Interesting - seems odd though bc intentional walks are usually both valuable, and are attributed to the skill of the hitter (i.e. pitcher not wanting to face him)

[thewupk]

So has our offense come around? Played a lot better since that cards game two weeks ago

[sturg33]

So has our offense come around? Played a lot better since that cards game two weeks ago

Heyward being productive is the key. Freeman's always gonna be consistent and Upton is a beast. Also, BJ is no longer a black hole.

If TLS looks good for a couple weeks, I hope we can move him up to #1 or #2, giving us a chance to move Heward down a bit. My favorite lineup would be:

1. TLS
2. Heyward
3. JUpton
4. Freeman
5. Gattis
6. BJ
7. CJoh
8. Simmons

[thewupk]

Interesting - seems odd though bc intentional walks are usually both valuable, and are attributed to the skill of the hitter (i.e. pitcher not wanting to face him)

Sometimes attributed to the hitter but not always. I think today was an example of just wanting to setup the double play and a force at home. If I had any issue with woba as a stat this would be it. But it's too small of an issue to care about.

[AerchAngel]

Heyward being productive is the key. Freeman's always gonna be consistent and Upton is a beast. Also, BJ is no longer a black hole.

If TLS looks good for a couple weeks, I hope we can move him up to #1 or #2, giving us a chance to move Heward down a bit. My favorite lineup would be:

1. TLS
2. JUpton
3. Freeman
4. Gattis
5. JHey
6. BJ
7. Simmons
8. CJ

FTFY

[sturg33]

FTFY

On what planet should Evan Gattis be getting more ABs than Heyward?

[Gary82]

On what planet should Evan Gattis be getting more ABs than Heyward?

URANUS

[UNCBlue012]

Heyward being productive is the key. Freeman's always gonna be consistent and Upton is a beast. Also, BJ is no longer a black hole.

If TLS looks good for a couple weeks, I hope we can move him up to #1 or #2, giving us a chance to move Heward down a bit. My favorite lineup would be:

1. TLS
2. Heyward
3. JUpton
4. Freeman
5. Gattis
6. BJ
7. CJoh
8. Simmons
I am by no means against that lineup! If we are going to keep Jason in either the one or two, I'd personally go:
1. Heyward
2. TLS
3. JUP
4. Freeman
5. Gattis
6. BJ
7. Simba
8. CJoh

but, I wouldn't mind:

1. TLS
2. JUP
3. Freeman
4. Gattis
5. Heyward
6. BJ
7. Simba
8. Cjoh

Who knows? It's fun to think. My personal favorite is BJ, TLS, Freeman, JUP, Gattis, J-Hey, Simmons, Cjoh. But, I'm a bit of a Bossman homer, so...

[jpack1]

Would love

J Hey
TLS
J UP
FF
Oso Blanco
BJ
CJ
Simba

Now that's a strong lineup.

[tvsportscaster]

Tomorrow, it'll be Wood and Simmons I guess in any high leverage situation.

Yeah, you're probably right, Hale can be thrown in there as well, but you can pretty much rule out, Varvaro, Avilan, Carpenter and Kimbrel.

[jpack1]

Surprisingly I would be good with Hale, Wood and Simmons for 7 8 9 tomorrow.

[AerchAngel]

On what planet should Evan Gattis be getting more ABs than Heyward?

you know left right left right left right thingy

[Gary82]

you know left right left right left right thingy

At least you have CJ 8th.

[Heyward]

So all we have available on Sunday is Varvaro, Hale, Wood, and Simmons, eh.

[The Chosen One]

So all we have available on Sunday is Varvaro, Hale, Wood, and Simmons, eh.

Don't forget Uggla.

[GovClintonTyree]

Defensive replacement.

So I was watching on an iPad in bright sun at Lil Guv's game this aft, and I saw the drop at second in the ninth inning. Said to myself, "Well, he's exactly what we needed offensively, but we can't put up with this **** on defense." I was actually thrilled to hear it was Pena who whiffed in the ninth.

[cajunrevenge]

So all we have available on Sunday is Varvaro, Hale, Wood, and Simmons, eh.

3 of the 4 have been used in long relief before and its only an issue of we are in position to win the game. Plus we know Fredi loves to abuse Avilan so he will probably be available. Even more available if the marlins are getting blown out.

[stpeteirish]

So all we have available on Sunday is Varvaro, Hale, Wood, and Simmons, eh.

day off Monday and again Thrusday (weird) so bullpen should be normalized soon. Hale and Wood could both go multiple innings today if necessary. My biggest question is who'll get the ninth in a save situation.

Evoldi pitching so we'll probably be losing anyway. We never seem to hit that guy.

[zitothebrave]

3 of the 4 have been used in long relief before and its only an issue of we are in position to win the game. Plus we know Fredi loves to abuse Avilan so he will probably be available. Even more available if the marlins are getting blown out.

I would trust Wood with the game on the line. Hale/Varvaor work pre-8th, SImmons in 8th, Wod 9th.

[AerchAngel]

day off Monday and again Thrusday (weird) so bullpen should be normalized soon. Hale and Wood could both go multiple innings today if necessary. My biggest question is who'll get the ninth in a save situation.

Evoldi pitching so we'll probably be losing anyway. We never seem to hit that guy.

His name is Shae, Shae Simmons, Kimbrel's twin brother.

[Tapate50]

Any video of his debut available?

[Dalyn]

Any video of his debut available?

http://m.braves.mlb.com/atl/video/v33339051/atlmia-simmons-fans-saltalamacchia-in-mlb-debut/?cid=as_mlb_20140601_12591536

[yeezus]

I forget who it was, but it was sometime when this board first started, someone said they'd rather have Turner than Minor.
Yeahhhh.
Also since there's two Simmons, we can just call Shae Simmons, Shimmons.