GDT #62, 6/9/14: BRAVES (Winless Floyd) vs. ROCKIES (debut of BERGMAN); 8:40 EDT

[rico43]

BRAVES

1. Heyward RF
2. B.J. Upton CF
3. Freeman 1B
4. J. Upton LF
5. Gattis C
6. Johnson 3B
7. La Stella 2B
8. Simmons SS
9. Floyd P

ROCKIES

1. Blackmon RF
2. Stubbs CF
3. Morneau 1B
4. Tulowitzki SS
5. Dickerson LF
6. McKenry C
7. Culberson 3B
8. LeMahieu 2B
9. Bergma P

(Cuddyer went back on DL today! CarGo already out)

[Dalyn]

Hard to get excited.

[The Chosen One]

Hard to get excited.

Even in the Rockies?

[waraueagle]

I see Fredi is doing absolutely nothing to try and shake things up after that horrible series in Arizona. Everything's hunky dory, I reckon. And I heard his post-game presser yesterday. He stood by every move he made that was questioned. Oh well...

[nsacpi]

Looking for a monstrous game from Melvin tonight.

[waraueagle]

Sorry guys. I don't post much and am never negative in regards to our players or manager. I've just reached my limit! I'll just be quiet now. Haha!

[Julio3000]

Looking for a monstrous game from Melvin tonight.

He is going to go full beast mode—a walk, a single, a hard-hit groundout and a warning track flyout.

[Gary82]

At least La Stella is playing.

[Dalyn]

Even in the Rockies?

:pound::pound::pound::pound::pound::pound::pound:: pound::pound:

[AerchAngel]

BJ has something on Fredi to remain there.

[NinersSBChamps]

How many other number 2 hitters have been hitting around .200 all season?

[stpeteirish]

lets see Rockies missing Cargo, Arenado, Cuddayer, Rosario, am I missing anyone?

[The Chosen One]

Is it possible BJ has the Lockhart pictures of Bobby and that Fredi is protecting Bobby?

[NinersSBChamps]

Is it possible BJ has the Lockhart pictures of Bobby and that Fredi is protecting Bobby?

It has come full circle.

[Dalyn]

BJ has something on Fredi to remain there.

http://www.dawnlandfarm.com/images/552_DSC00053.JPG

[Nerfherders]

At the game. A perfect night for baseball. I'm expecting Floyd to get his first win tonight.

[Julio3000]

BJ saw Fredi and Laird embracing in the locker room and snapped a pic. It was actually just a Cylon data upload, but, yannow, easily misinterpreted.

[NinersSBChamps]

Sounds like this kid is a quick worker and pitches to contact. Didn't get a good scouting report on his pitches though.

[NinersSBChamps]

Fully expecting Gattis to hit one 470 feet in this series.

[jsebe10]

Even in the Rockies?

"You want these xtra pair of gloves? My hands are gettin kinda sweaty"

[Julio3000]

I wonder if Chip gets higher in the thin air?

[NinersSBChamps]

I wonder if Chip gets higher in the thin air?

Well he's always up in the clouds.

[NinersSBChamps]

The only thing worse than not being able to attend the games this series is being forced to listen to the Rockies announcing team.

[The Chosen One]

The only thing worse than not being able to attend the games this series is being forced to listen to the Rockies announcing team.

Why aren't you going? The one time a year they go to Coors and you don't go....

[thethe]

Feels weird to say at this time in the season but I think really needs to win this game.

[NinersSBChamps]

Why aren't you going? The one time a year they go to Coors and you don't go....

Well tonight wouldn't have worked and neither will tomorrow. Nobody to go with on Wednesday or Thursday. Hard to find anyone to go with here because nobody is a baseball fan.

[NinersSBChamps]

Nerfherders and I are trying to figure something out for Wednesday night though.

[NinersSBChamps]

Generous hit call right there. It's an error for sure.

[USMA76]

Another pathetic AB by BUp. smh

[Dalyn]

When does this game start? Didn't see a time in the title.

[jsebe10]

When does this game start? Didn't see a time in the title.

Right meow

[NinersSBChamps]

Bronson Arroyo's son 2
Upton's 0

[NinersSBChamps]

When does this game start? Didn't see a time in the title.

More importantly what day is the game?

[stpeteirish]

Another pathetic AB by BUp. smh

Justin somewhat less pathetic but same result.

[Dalyn]

More importantly what day is the game?

Easy. Monday. Every ****ing day is a Monday when the Braves are playing.

[Dalyn]

Now? Awesome. Time to sit back with a mirror of coke and enjoy watching the Braves do just enough to lose.

[NinersSBChamps]

Need 8 more innings like, Gavin.

[Dalyn]

Need 12 more innings like that, Gavin.

:tchop:

[thethe]

Why do some people still insist that Gattis isn't a positive defensively? His power overshadows that aspect of his game.

[Dalyn]

If I wanted to watch a bunch of girls get mistreated I could just watch Mad Men.

[NinersSBChamps]

Easy. Monday. Every ****ing day is a Monday when the Braves are playing.


http://youtu.be/2AB9zPfXqQQ

[Russ2dollas]

b.c gattis has looked awful at times this year on d. And Law says he's awful. And scouting reports say he's bad.

Love seeing Gattis make a stud defensive play like that. I think he keeps getting better.

[thethe]

Wow, that foul ball was demolished.

[thethe]

b.c gattis has looked awful at times this year on d. And Law says he's awful. And scouting reports say he's bad.

Love seeing Gattis make a stud defensive play like that. I think he keeps getting better.

He is a solid pitch framer as well. Thats as important as any other skill for a catcher.

[Dalyn]

b.c gattis has looked awful at times this year on d. And Law says he's awful. And scouting reports say he's bad.

Love seeing Gattis make a stud defensive play like that. I think he keeps getting better.

Gattis looks like Ivan Rodriguez back there compared to Laird and Doumit.

[NinersSBChamps]

Can Gattis please enter the home run derby.

[UNCBlue012]

Holy crap the ball carries here. We all knew it, but it's insane. I can't imagine how many homers could be hit this series.

[Dalyn]

Wow, that foul ball was demolished.

This is what we've been reduced to having to celebrate.

:icwudt:

[thethe]

Thats a homerun in Atlanta.

[parkvadawg]

Lord CJ

[Dalyn]

Stella!

:pound::pound::pound::pound::pound:

[jsebe10]

Now? Awesome. Time to sit back with a mirror of coke and enjoy watching the Braves do just enough to lose.

Thanks for the invite. George Jung just showed up over here too.

[UNCBlue012]

And Tommy almost had his first homers. Jeez... these fielders have to be so good here.

[Dalyn]

Thanks for the invite. George Jung just showed up over here too.

Come on over. If everyone shows up we can put Jonestown to shame.

[thethe]

Another stellar AB from LaStella. Move this kid up in the order.

[NinersSBChamps]

We will hit this kid second time through the order. He's getting very lucky so far. Three balls were hit very well. Justin Upton will make him pay next at bat.

[TDlxANDER]

I hate that everyone takes HR cuts in this ballpark. But man it's fun to watch them connect.

[NinersSBChamps]

Thanks for the invite. George Jung just showed up over here too.

AR 600-85

[Dalyn]

George Jung just showed up over here too.

We can celebrate his birthday in style.

[UNCBlue012]

Dude Gattis. That throw. lol

[TDlxANDER]

Those are the kind of plays that can get you beat

[Russ2dollas]

and that throw is why Gattis is not considered a plus defender....really nice block, strong arm, terrible throw.

[thethe]

and that throw is why Gattis is not considered a plus defender....really nice block, strong arm, terrible throw.

He made an awesome play to even allow it to be a play in the first place. He needs to finish the play there but I don't think he had a great grip on the ball.

[jsebe10]

Come on over. If everyone shows up we can put Jonestown to shame.

Lmao!

[jsebe10]

and that throw is why Gattis is not considered a plus defender....really nice block, strong arm, terrible throw.

Our starting pitching ERA is top 3 in baseball...he's obviously doing something right...as well as Laird Titts

[jsebe10]

Nothing like seeing Jenn Hildreth's camel toe 1 mile in the sky.

[thethe]

Ugh, two balls that could have been easily fair so far. Luck is a bitch.

[thethe]

We need more guys in our lineup that will take a walk. Too many swingers.

[tvsportscaster]

Braves once again making a rookie look like Cy Young. Are you kidding me with this whiff-a-thon again.

[stpeteirish]

this guy had a pretty low K rate in AAA. Not holding our boys back, they can K vs anyone.

[UNCBlue012]

Braves once again making a rookie look like Cy Young. Are you kidding me with this whiff-a-thon again.

On an awful 91 MPH fastball with no movement. haha

[jsebe10]

Only vs the Braves folks.

[UNCBlue012]

Hit for the pitcher. Why do we consistently give up hits to pitchers?

[stpeteirish]

We need more guys in our lineup that will take a walk. Too many swingers.

that concept escaped Wren as he built this team with one slugger after another. And we're next to last in MLB in runs scored.

[NinersSBChamps]

Lol

[NinersSBChamps]

We need more guys in our lineup that will take a walk. Too many swingers.

Well this kid pounds the strike zone pretty well.

Blame Wren for this crap though. He wanted this team.

[jsebe10]

Braves once again making a rookie look like Cy Young. Are you kidding me with this whiff-a-thon again.

I'm about 100% confident this little pecker head doesn't make it to the 6th...we are going to pour it on here in the top of the 4th.

[NinersSBChamps]

I'm about 100% confident this little pecker head doesn't make it to the 6th...we are going to pour it on here in the top of the 4th.

He actually isn't awful. He's pitched pretty well from low A ball all the way through AAA. He knows how to pitch.

[parkvadawg]

We are back on Wren sucks I see. Looking forward to the "I'm glad to be wrong posts " in a month. This team will make the playoffs

[stpeteirish]

I'm about 100% confident this little pecker head doesn't make it to the 6th...we are going to pour it on here in the top of the 4th.

I'm "about 100% confident" that we'll sh*t the bed again tonight.

[jsebe10]

He actually isn't awful. He's pitched pretty well from low A ball all the way through AAA. He knows how to pitch.

Not saying he isn't. But this is the pros and it's his first start.

[stpeteirish]

We are back on Wren sucks I see. Looking forward to the "I'm glad to be wrong posts " in a month. This team will make the playoffs

with a .500 record.

[Garmel]

Upton was owed that one.

[parkvadawg]

with a .500 record.

Wager?

[NinersSBChamps]

BJ destroyed that ball!

[nsacpi]

BJ destroyed that ball!

Melvin is having a monstrous game so far. As I predicted.

[stpeteirish]

BJ has more hard hit outs and dribblers for hits than anybody I can remember.

[NinersSBChamps]

Not saying he isn't. But this is the pros and it's his first start.

A pitcher has the advantage in these situations though. Hitters will adjust throughout the game though.

[NinersSBChamps]

Melvin is having a monstrous game so far. As I predicted.

Waiting for that warning track flyout though.

[UNCBlue012]

Good steal from BJ. Crap, I hope he's okay.

[tomahawkchop10]

This dudes stuff looks poor. We better look better 2nd time through.

[parkvadawg]

Cmon Jup

[NinersSBChamps]

Are they walking Gattis?

[thethe]

Damn, gave it a ride there.

[NinersSBChamps]

Nevermind

[parkvadawg]

Take it

[The Chosen One]

BJ created a run.

[Julio3000]

Good work on the bases, Beej.

[NinersSBChamps]

Two weakly hit grounders to third and fly ball to right field results in a run. Bunch of sluggers we got eh? :)

[UNCBlue012]

Nice Johnson!

[parkvadawg]

Booms

[NinersSBChamps]

Nice hit, CJ!!!

[nsacpi]

That run was all Melvin. Excellent baserunning. A steal. A tag. And reacting quickly on a weakly hit ball.

[Julio3000]

High-altitude BABIP.

[stpeteirish]

BJ created a run.

if we could play small ball more competantly we wouldn't be near the bottom in runs scored.

[jsebe10]

Two great swings by TLS with nothing to show for it.

[jsebe10]

So pipe dream thinking here. Let's just say for fun that we some how acquired Tulo...how do you think that could work with Simmons gold gloving it up? Move Tulo to 3rd and dump Johnson on peach tree?

[tomahawkchop10]

So pipe dream thinking here. Let's just say for fun that we some how acquired Tulo...how do you think that could work with Simmons gold gloving it up? Move Tulo to 3rd and dump Johnson on peach tree?

My dream. Tulo is by far my favorite non brave.

[thethe]

So pipe dream thinking here. Let's just say for fun that we some how acquired Tulo...how do you think that could work with Simmons gold gloving it up? Move Tulo to 3rd and dump Johnson on peach tree?

I'd move Tulo to 3rd just to preserve him. Guy is an incredible player. Hope he has another 3-4 years of injurred free baseball so he makes the HOF.

[jsebe10]

My dream. Tulo is by far my favorite non brave.

Agreed. I'd give my third nut to have him.

[jsebe10]

I'd move Tulo to 3rd just to preserve him. Guy is an incredible player. Hope he has another 3-4 years of injurred free baseball so he makes the HOF.

Definitely.

[NinersSBChamps]

Rockies next 8 series are against teams with a winning record.


Braves, Dodgers, Brewers, Nationals, Cardinals, Brewers, and Dodgers or something in that order.

[tomahawkchop10]

Jeeze. That was a clown play bro.

[NinersSBChamps]

Tulo is made of glass. No thanks.

[NinersSBChamps]

Damn the Rockies have had serious injuries this year. Arenado, Cuddyer twice, Cargo twice I believe, and Tulo is always ripe for a DL stint.

[tomahawkchop10]

Tulo is made of glass. No thanks.

He still puts up numbers. Him plus a replacement level guy is one of the best players in baseball.

[tomahawkchop10]

Floyd looked good there.

[jsebe10]

He still puts up numbers. Him plus a replacement level guy is one of the best players in baseball.

I personally think when healthy, there's no better SS in the game or better hitting SS in the game. Dude mashes.

[NinersSBChamps]

He still puts up numbers. Him plus a replacement level guy is one of the best players in baseball.

Everyone puts up numbers at Coors Field.

[nsacpi]

Floyd looked good there.

He's pitched really well for us. Like the way he mixes his pitches.

[UNCBlue012]

My Lord, I'd cry. Heyward, TLS, Tulo, Freeman, JUP, Gattis, BJ, Simba. Haha

[The Chosen One]

Just realized when Andrelton hits his signature popup and Chip says "mile high fly ball" it is legit this time.

[thethe]

FLoyds past projected him to do this in Atlanta. I'm not the least bit surprised. I hope we find a way to keep him here. The only bad thing about his acquisition is that hte Braves were not given an option for a year. They took all the risk with him coming back from injury without hte option of bringing him back the following year.

[NinersSBChamps]

Tulo is crushing the ball on the road this season. A blistering .234 average

[stpeteirish]

If you're looking for a hitter who'll work the count and see some pitches, Simmons ain't your guy.

[NinersSBChamps]

FLoyds past projected him to do this in Atlanta. I'm not the least bit surprised. I hope we find a way to keep him here. The only bad thing about his acquisition is that hte Braves were not given an option for a year. They took all the risk with him coming back from injury without hte option of bringing him back the following year.

Not at over 5 million or whatever he will command. He's an average pitcher and is not worth that much money to be 4/5 starter.

[thethe]

Not at over 5 million or whatever he will command. He's an average pitcher and is not worth that much money to be 4/5 starter.

Floyd is going to command 10+ million a year after this year.

[jsebe10]

If you're looking for a hitter who'll work the count and see some pitches, Simmons ain't your guy.

Nope. Even worse this series bc of the reputation of this park. He's going to be trying to hit it to the "Big place!? Alpine drive!? " on every AB.

[NinersSBChamps]

Floyd is going to command 10+ million a year after this year.

Any team that gives him anything close to that should be contracted.

[Garmel]

BJ's bat waggle is really bad again. That might be contributing to his lack of success of late.

[nsacpi]

Any team that gives him anything close to that should be contracted.

You don't seem up to date on salaries. Scott Feldman got 30M over 3 years this past off-season.

[NinersSBChamps]

BJ's bat waggle is really bad again. That might be contributing to his lack of success of late.

Lack of success?

He is the catalyst to our runs this evening!

[nsacpi]

Melvin has had a monstrous game so far.

[NinersSBChamps]

You don't seem up to date on salaries. Scott Feldman got 30M over 3 years this past off-season.
Notice what team signed him? Like I said. Contracted.

[UNCBlue012]

He's pitched really well for us. Like the way he mixes his pitches.

Yeah, I'm conflicted. I know he or Harang will PROBABLY be gone within the next few months... Weeks actually. I'd say he'd be the one to go, but I do like him.

[nsacpi]

Yeah, I'm conflicted. I know he or Harang will PROBABLY be gone within the next few months... Weeks actually. I'd say he'd be the one to go, but I do like him.

He's better than Harang. So hopefully he's the one we keep.

[UNCBlue012]

Two hits for Cjoh. THIS kind of hitting is what I like to see from him.

[nsacpi]

Notice what team signed him? Like I said. Contracted.

Nolasco 4 years 49M

Hughes 3 years 24M

I could go on. AJ Burnett, Lincecum, etc etc.

Concede. You have been assimilated.

[NinersSBChamps]

CJ has been the only one to actually do any damage when Bergman leaves the ball up in the zone.

[tomahawkchop10]

Hey, maybe CJ's lordship over babip is returning.

[NinersSBChamps]

Nolasco 4 years 49M

Hughes 3 years 24M

I could go on. AJ Burnett, Lincecum, etc etc.

All of those pitchers are better than Gavin Floyd. Except Phil Hughes.

[UNCBlue012]

LaStella taking a walk! Come on Simmons...

[UNCBlue012]

Freaking Simmons. Be patient, the kid just walked LaStella. Makes me so mad.

[USMA76]

Andrelton spits the bit...sigh.

[jsebe10]

He can hit, just doesn't know how to.

[parkvadawg]

Freaking Simmons. Be patient, the kid just walked LaStella. Makes me so mad.

He swung at the right pitch. Just got under it. Again

[nsacpi]

All of those pitchers are better than Gavin Floyd. Except Phil Hughes.

You haven't seen Lincecum pitch the last couple years then. Check out his 2012-2013 numbers.

[UNCBlue012]

He can hit, just doesn't know how to.

I've been saying this for a while. He's a good hitter who is just a work in progress. I know that from a interview that he doesn't work on his hitting much in the summer, well not anywhere near as much as defense.

[tomahawkchop10]

Freaking Simmons. Be patient, the kid just walked LaStella. Makes me so mad.

Not to mention he gangster hacked at it again. Nothing wrong with taking a little off the swing.

[parkvadawg]

I've been saying this for a while. He's a good hitter who is just a work in progress. I know that from a interview that he doesn't work on his hitting much in the summer, well not anywhere near as much as defense.

Just out of curiosity, why do yall think he can hit. Is it bc be doesn't strikeout?

[NinersSBChamps]

You haven't seen Lincecum pitch the last couple years then. Check out his 2012-2013 numbers.

Floyd has had seasons like that as well. Also I hate Lincecum, but come on man you are really reaching right now.

[NinersSBChamps]

Simple question then. Would you give Floyd a 2 year deal for 20 million?

[UNCBlue012]

Just out of curiosity, why do yall think he can hit. Is it bc be doesn't strikeout?

A mix of that and when he's streaking, he stops trying so hard to hit it out of the park, his swing is a thing of beauty. It's like he thinks too hard about it instead of letting it come. His contact numbers being so high is a really solid reasoning too. :)

[UNCBlue012]

Simple question then. Would you give Floyd a 2 year deal for 20 million?

Hard to say. IF I knew for a fact that Medlen wouldn't be able to come back or wouldn't come back, yes.

[jsebe10]

Just out of curiosity, why do yall think he can hit. Is it bc be doesn't strikeout?

Certain situations this year and last season mainly he came up with some big hits. Like that big 3 run HR in Washinton last year and the 2 or 3 walk off hits that he had last year. The potential is there, just lacks the proper approach and mechanics. Just my opinion.

[nsacpi]

Let me ask the same question I asked at the same point in last night's game. Should Fredi leave our starting pitcher in for the 7th inning or should he pinch hit for him?

[nsacpi]

Simple question then. Would you give Floyd a 2 year deal for 20 million?

Yeah. He'll make more.

[NinersSBChamps]

Yeah. He'll make more.

10 million dollars for our 4th starter at best?

[jsebe10]

Let me ask the same question I asked at the same point in last night's game. Should Fredi leave our starting pitcher in for the 7th inning or should he pinch hit for him?

He's past what's left of the "heavy hitters" of the dipleted lineup...sure, give him another.

[tomahawkchop10]

Think I might make a trip out to Denver next year. It really does look like a great place to go for a baseball series.

[NinersSBChamps]

Let me ask the same question I asked at the same point in last night's game. Should Fredi leave our starting pitcher in for the 7th inning or should he pinch hit for him?

No. Harang was very lucky through six innings yesterday. Floyd has been solid all game long.

[nsacpi]

Floyd has had seasons like that as well. Also I hate Lincecum, but come on man you are really reaching right now.


Not at all. If Lincecum can get $35M for two years after the seasons he had in 2012 and 2013, Floyd will easily get more than $10M/year. Resistance is futile. You have been assimilated.

[nsacpi]

No. Harang was very lucky through six innings yesterday. Floyd has been solid all game long.

Agreed. Floyd looks much more effective than Harang did last night. Lower pitch count. He is leading off the inning rather than coming up with a runner on second with two outs.

[tomahawkchop10]

Brothers is wild, make him work.

[NinersSBChamps]

Now if Floyd does this all season long I can handle him making 20 million a season!

[jsebe10]

Please get him out of the top of the lineup for Christ sakes.

[UNCBlue012]

Holy Jesus both BJ and Freeman had awful at-bats. Brothers was literally awful.

[Russ2dollas]

If BJ cannot hit an avg fastball then he shouldn't hit above 7th. He just looks like he can't catch up to anyone's fastball.

[NinersSBChamps]

Does BJ really have 75 strikeouts already?

[Julio3000]

Their Brothers > my brother.

/JUp

[UNCBlue012]

2-0 Nationals. Come on Giants. You're 42-21 yet you decide to struggle against the freaking Nationals. Who've faced and beat the Phillies and Padres, so they suck. lol

[jsebe10]

If BJ cannot hit an avg fastball then he shouldn't hit above 7th. He just looks like he can't catch up to anyone's fastball.

It's obvious what it is keeping TLS out of the top spots. Fredi doesn't want three lefties back to back like that. He's going to have to swap Freddie and Upton.

[UNCBlue012]

It's obvious what it is keeping TLS out of the top spots. Fredi doesn't want three lefties back to back like that. He's going to have to swap Freddie and Upton.
Fredi is and has always been super stingy when it comes to actually moving the lineup up and down, I don't get it.

[nsacpi]

When Fredi finally move Jason to leadoff last season, someone asked him why and he said "I succumbed." I like Fredi's sense of humor. But he takes an awfully long time to "succumb" and do the right thing.

[tomahawkchop10]

It's obvious what it is keeping TLS out of the top spots. Fredi doesn't want three lefties back to back like that. He's going to have to swap Freddie and Upton.

It's really that simple.

[UNCBlue012]

2-1. Wow. Thanks for the jinx, Chip and Joe.

[NinersSBChamps]

That Dick!

[UNCBlue012]

I'm so confused on how it's always the 7th inning.

[nsacpi]

All right, now we need to get the pen ready.

[Julio3000]

Holy Jesus both BJ and Freeman had awful at-bats. Brothers was literally awful.

The first season of In Living Color wasn't nearly that bad.

[NinersSBChamps]

All right, now we need to get the pen ready.

You can't blame Fredi for not jumping at the chance to use our bullpen. Simmons hopefully can bridge is to Kimbrel tonight.

[jsebe10]

All right, now we need to get the pen ready.

Noooo. He's good. Just made one mistake tonight and that booty bandit hit it.

[tomahawkchop10]

Ugh, my ps4 keeps getting behind and I'm finding out what happened on here lol ugh I can't handle another blown lead after Arizona. Better hold on!

[nsacpi]

Floyd is laboring now. This should be his last inning.

[jsebe10]

Braves top 8th...

Upton singles and Gattis hits a monster bomb.

[UNCBlue012]

Avilan and Varvaro are warming up. What is Fredi's issue? Frediot.

[nsacpi]

I'd take him out now.

[NinersSBChamps]

Please Avilan get this hitter!

[USMA76]

Now it's a battle of the bullpens at a mile altitude. What, me worry?

[NinersSBChamps]

Avilan and Varvaro are warming up. What is Fredi's issue? Frediot.

Hale got left down in Phoenix and Alex Wood isn't allowed to pitch. Simmons probably isn't available.

[jsebe10]

Avilan and Varvaro are warming up. What is Fredi's issue? Frediot.

I dont like Avilan vs Barnes here

[nsacpi]

Fredi's made the right call tonight on when to go to the pen. Now its up to Avilan.

[tomahawkchop10]

Lucky that was tipped.

[UNCBlue012]

Wow... both TLS AND Simmons couldn't get that. How. Lucky double.

[parkvadawg]

Here we go.....

[NinersSBChamps]

Gotta love that hustle from BJ in center field...

[jsebe10]

Wow... both TLS AND Simmons couldn't get that. How. Lucky double.

LOL I mean what can ya do? Just freaky

[UNCBlue012]

Praise jesus!

[jsebe10]

Alright get some GD runs here! Quit fckn around!

[parkvadawg]

Runs please

[tomahawkchop10]

Wow... both TLS AND Simmons couldn't get that. How. Lucky double.

They both should have been able to knock that down.

[NinersSBChamps]

I think this game is from from over as far as the theatrics go. Going to be an interesting finish.

[jsebe10]

Upton...single
Gattis...dagger bomb

[nsacpi]

All right. Avilan does his job.

So Simmons in the 8th and Kimbrel in the 9th I presume.

[UNCBlue012]

Great night for Gavin! 6.2 IP 3 H 1 R 3 BB 4 K 1 HR. Not too shabby!

[UNCBlue012]

Lonnie Chisenhall is 5-5 with 3 homers and NINE RBI'S. NINE EFFIN RBI'S. JEEZZZ

[NinersSBChamps]

Just wait until this guy hangs his slider and send it out of the park.

[NinersSBChamps]

Lonnie Chisenhall is 5-5 with 3 homers and NINE RBI'S. NINE EFFIN RBI'S. JEEZZZ

Guess who has him in fantasy?

[Julio3000]

Good start.

[tomahawkchop10]

This guy reminds me of a right handed A. Wood with his delivery.

[NinersSBChamps]

Good start.

Actually it was a quality start.

[jsebe10]

well sh!t...lol

[NinersSBChamps]

Alright this looks promising.

[UNCBlue012]

Guess who has him in fantasy?

You? Best fantasy night. lol

[jsebe10]

Folks, Chris is getting locked back down!

[NinersSBChamps]

CJ!!!

[UNCBlue012]

Single for Johnson! 3 hit, 2 RBI night. Waking him up?

[The Chosen One]

Yhe only downside is now Fredi will leave CJ hitting 6th for a bit longer while now.

[parkvadawg]

Booms. 2 hit and runs? Or does Blanco get offended when some one thinks he can't get them home from first

[jsebe10]

Its time for TLS's first Bomb!

[tomahawkchop10]

Hit streak intact, now let's get some insurance.

[Julio3000]

BBBBBBBBBABIP

[nsacpi]

The Return of Lord BABIP!

[The Chosen One]

Single for Johnson! 3 hit, 2 RBI night. Waking him up?

You've seen the reality of babip. To expect Johnson to maintain this is a pipe dream.

[Russ2dollas]

was that a hit and run with Gattis?

[tomahawkchop10]

Babip rejoice. Your lord is returning!!

[UNCBlue012]

You've seen the reality of babip. To expect Johnson to maintain this is a pipe dream.

No KL, don't you dare wake me up from this dream.

[jsebe10]

was that a hit and run with Gattis?

Yes

[parkvadawg]

Stella like the high ones

[jsebe10]

Give Dan an AB in

[USMA76]

How is that CJ can look so bad for so long and then look like the second coming of Wade Boggs on nights like tonight?

[jsebe10]

Unreal..

[UNCBlue012]

Thanks Simmons. One run off of that is kind of sad. Simmons is sucking so much lately.

[The Chosen One]

Simmons proving to all of those who want him to hit 2nd exactly why he shouldn't be hitting second.

[NinersSBChamps]

No KL, don't you dare wake me up from this dream.

Why are your dreams filled with pipe?

[NinersSBChamps]

How is that CJ can look so bad for so long and then look like the second coming of Wade Boggs on nights like tonight?

No way CJ can hang with Wade Boggs and his ability to drink beer.

[tomahawkchop10]

Eh at least we got 1.

[USMA76]

Tonight, neither LaStella nor Simmons is making much of a case to bat second.

[Julio3000]

Why are your dreams filled with pipe?

Ask Chip.

[jsebe10]

Tonight, neither LaStella nor Simmons is making much of a case to bat second.

Simmons has made his case not to hit second for about 2 months now

[UNCBlue012]

Tonight, neither LaStella nor Simmons is making much of a case to bat second.

TLS did take a walk at least. haha

[parkvadawg]

Simmons proving to all of those who want him to hit 2nd exactly why he shouldn't be hitting second.

While people did say that, never made any kind of sense. He has never been a good hitter

[UNCBlue012]

While people did say that, never made any kind of sense. He has never been a good hitter

I think it has more to do with his lack of strikeouts, hate of BJ and want for Justin hitting 4th.

[NinersSBChamps]

Simmons proving to all of those who want him to hit 2nd exactly why he shouldn't be hitting second.

Yes because the incumbent of that spot is dominating?

[parkvadawg]

I think it has more to do with his lack of strikeouts, hate of BJ and want for Justin hitting 4th.

Could care less about not striking out if you never get on base.

[NinersSBChamps]

While people did say that, never made any kind of sense. He has never been a good hitter

He can't improve? He's only what 24 years old?

[parkvadawg]

He can't improve? He's only what 24 years old?

Maybe, but until he does, why put him second

[The Chosen One]

Ladies and gentlemen in the last week we have found ourselves a 2b and a major league relief pitcher.

[UNCBlue012]

Shae Simmons. Man, I love this guy.

[jsebe10]

Simmons straight gas...