#65 GDT 6/12: BRAVES (Santana 5-2) at ROCKIES (Chacin 0-4), 3:10

[rico43]

La Stella creeping up lineup
BRAVES

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

ROCKIES

1. Blackmon RF
2. Rutledge SS
3. Morneau 1B
4. Rosario C
5. Dickerson LF
6. Stubbs CF
7. Culberson 3B
8. LeMahieu 2B
9. Chacin RHP

[yeezus]

Unfortunately BJ not creeping down.
wink wink

[stpeteirish]

sign of relief..was afraid Fredi was going to play Doumit in LF. Rockies might be turning those triples into inside the park HR's.

[gilesfan]

Is this a joke or is that the real lineup?

[jpack1]

If Doumit was in RF I would swear today must be Sunday.

[The Chosen One]

TLS creeping up because no Gattis or Justin. lol

[bravesnumberone]

Puke-inducing lineup. Going to wind up squandering what should have been a series win if Santana can't get his **** together today.

[tomahawkchop10]

Well at least they're sitting tulo.

[Enscheff]

At least Fredi finally has 3 of the top 5 right. Now if he will just slot Justin in at 2 and Gattis in at 4 when they get back in the lineup, this team will score 0.13 more runs per game!

[NinersSBChamps]

Well this ****ing sucks. Game isn't on Root Sports here in Colorado and since I am in Rockies local market, the Braves telecast isn't available to me on MLB Extra Innings or mlb.tv

[NinersSBChamps]

I mean wtf! It's 2014 how isn't a local baseball on television?

[jpack1]

Do you think Fredi just doesn't watch BJ's at bats?

[AerchAngel]

Do you think Fredi just doesn't watch BJ's at bats?

BJ has pictures on Fredi. He bought them from Lockhart for a bag of baseballs.

[stpeteirish]

Heyward must start every game with a groundball to 2b.

[jpack1]

Definitely worth the price. Lockhart should have held out for more.

[UNCBlue012]

Freddie is hitting .278. That's honestly pretty insane. How in the world is such a great hitter looking so awful? And why isn't he being sat game or two, let him relax.

[AerchAngel]

Freddie is hitting .278. That's honestly pretty insane. How in the world is such a great hitter looking so awful? And why isn't he being sat game or two, let him relax.

“pitchers, got nothin' to get me out with”

Sincerly,

Freddie Freeman

[UNCBlue012]

“pitchers, got nothin' to get me out with”

Sincerly,

Freddie Freeman
Yeah, he spoke a bit too early there, eh? They haven't been throwing him anything crazy from what I've seen. He's getting himself out. haha

[stpeteirish]

Freddie is hitting .278. That's honestly pretty insane. How in the world is such a great hitter looking so awful? And why isn't he being sat game or two, let him relax.

I can imagine the board if Pena, Laird and Schafer all played today. Freddie has a history of killing the Rockies so I can't blame Fredi for playing him all 4 games, but he does need a day off, or two.

[UNCBlue012]

What an idiot. Why would you run on Simmons?

[NinersSBChamps]

This Dickerson guy is destroying us.

[UNCBlue012]

This Dickerson guy is destroying us.

As he is everyone. .345 is pretty amazing. haha

[NinersSBChamps]

As he is everyone. .345 is pretty amazing. haha

It's pretty crazy that their lineup has basically two guys under .300 batting average. Rosario at catcher and Culberson at third base.

When healthy you can take out Culberson and put Arenado there which only leads Rosario.

[UNCBlue012]

It's pretty crazy that their lineup has basically two guys under .300 batting average. Rosario at catcher and Culberson at third base.

When healthy you can take out Culberson and put Arenado there which only leads Rosario.

if everyone is healthy, this team is way better than their record now! Playing them scares me, which is why I was not at all surprised last night.

[gilesfan]

It's pretty crazy that their lineup has basically two guys under .300 batting average. Rosario at catcher and Culberson at third base.

When healthy you can take out Culberson and put Arenado there which only leads Rosario.

Plus Blackmon, LaMaieu, Morneau, and Cargo.


So essentially, they have 3, .300 hitters lulz.

[jsebe10]

if everyone is healthy, this team is way better than their record now! Playing them scares me, which is why I was not at all surprised last night.

Is this your first time hearing about or watching a game in Coors Field? This venue makes an avg hitter look like Mickey Mantle. Look at these guys' splits on the road...You'll see the truth there. The prime example is Drew Stubbd...he's not come close to hitting .240 in 3 seasons and he's hitting .326

[UNCBlue012]

Wow, thanks Santana. Dude has been trash for a while now. How about we not give up hits to the pitcher? For some reason our pitchers think that's alright.

[TDlxANDER]

Is this your first time hearing about or watching a game in Coors Field? This venue makes an avg hitter look like Mickey Mantle. Look at these guys' splits on the road...You'll see the truth there. The prime example is Drew Stubbd...he's not c

This....Tulo's splits were insane. He's batting something like .430 at home I believe?

[thethe]

Man, this team is in big trouble. Our whole offense is insanely flawed.

[bravesnumberone]

Man, this team is in big trouble. Our whole team is insanely flawed.

Fixed.

[gilesfan]

Man, this team is in big trouble. Our whole offense is insanely flawed.


The lineup is bad when everyone is healthy. But, with Justin and gattis sitting, this is really a AAA lineup plus Freeman (who is struggling) and Heyward.

[NinersSBChamps]

Plus Blackmon, LaMaieu, Morneau, and Cargo.


So essentially, they have 3, .300 hitters lulz.
Wrong.

[UNCBlue012]

Man, this team is in big trouble. Our whole offense is insanely flawed.

It's pretty frustrating to watch. I care, I love the Braves, but it's hard to at times because I saw this coming. Again, I'm a optimist, so I always want to expect a great turnaround, but this team has a lot of holes that hurt. The great thing is that I see a lot in the Nats as well, mainly due to injuries, so we may be just fine.

[NinersSBChamps]

Man, this team is in big trouble. Our whole offense is insanely flawed.

No negative thoughts.

/TURBO

[jpack1]

Did BJ quit running?

[stpeteirish]

another day, another bad pitcher we cannot hit.

[jsebe10]

This....Tulo's splits were insane. He's batting something like .430 at home I believe?

Yup. And .248 on the road. Same with Blackmon. .331 in Coors with a .960 OPS... .248 with a .653 OPS on the road.

The Rockies aren't very good folks and neither is their pitching staff. It's time we all to the realizitation that the Braves aren't very good.

[bravesnumberone]

No runs off a winless pitcher. The lulz. I'm sure he's got some good obscure stat, though.

[UNCBlue012]

The Braves biggest issue is that Freeman is sucking right now. IF he's hitting, this team is fine more times than not.

[thethe]

The lineup is bad when everyone is healthy. But, with Justin and gattis sitting, this is really a AAA lineup plus Freeman (who is struggling) and Heyward.

Is it bad when they are healthy or is it that there are too many negatives in the lineup? I feel like we have really talented players.

[jsebe10]

Josh Rutledge is hitting .500 w/ 1.215 OPS at home.

.240 w/ .792 on the road.

[gilesfan]

Is it bad when they are healthy or is it that there are too many negatives in the lineup? I feel like we have really talented players.

Its a bad lineup. What do we have?

Expectations:

Freeman and J-Up .850ish OPS
Gattis .800-.850
Heyward .750-.775
Johnson .750
BJ .650-.700
La Stella .675-.700
Simmons .675-.700

And no bench at all.

[thethe]

NL Average OPS is 700. That is around a 700 OPS based on your projections. I just don't know what it is honestly. It just seems the guys can never hit at the same time.

[thethe]

TLS needs to be in the two hole.

Heyward
TLS
J-Upt
Freeman
Gattis
Johnson
BJ
Simmons

[gilesfan]

NL Average OPS is 700. That is around a 700 OPS based on your projections. I just don't know what it is honestly. It just seems the guys can never hit at the same time.


Some of those were pretty optimistic though(homeristic).

Average OBP is .312, the Braves could realistically have 4 or 5 guys below that.

[UNCBlue012]

TLS needs to be in the two hole.

Heyward
TLS
J-Upt
Freeman
Gattis
Johnson
BJ
Simmons
I completely agree that the lineup being changed around helps a lot. TLS not being at the top of the lineup is complete ignorance from Fredi. I'd almost move Freddie and Justin around:
Heyward
TLS
JUP
Freeman
Gattis
Johnson
BJ
Simba

[thethe]

Fair enough...I do agree that Wrens affinity towards power has really hurt the team because it comes at the expense of OBP. Guys like Gattis/Simmons are fine because they are at premium positions but these other guys not getting on base (BJ/CJ) are killing us.

[50PoundHead]

Fair enough...I do agree that Wrens affinity towards power has really hurt the team because it comes at the expense of OBP. Guys like Gattis/Simmons are fine because they are at premium positions but these other guys not getting on base (BJ/CJ) are killing us.

Only partially. Wren's affinity towards slugs like Upton the Elder and Uggla creates a hole in the budget and line-up.

Move La Stella if you'd like. I'm not a huge believer in line-up construction making that much of a difference, but he's the only guy really hitting now.

I'm of the opinion that Simmons is going to be the most frustrating offensive player we will see in many a year. Good contact guy, but doesn't put the ball in play with that much authority. He's a glove guy, so he more than earns his keep, but the guy has rally killer written all over him.

[UNCBlue012]

Only partially. Wren's affinity towards slugs like Upton the Elder and Uggla creates a hole in the budget and line-up.

Move La Stella if you'd like. I'm not a huge believer in line-up construction making that much of a difference, but he's the only guy really hitting now.

I'm of the opinion that Simmons is going to be the most frustrating offensive player we will see in many a year. Good contact guy, but doesn't put the ball in play with that much authority. He's a glove guy, so he more than earns his keep, but the guy has rally killer written all over him.

I agree with the majority of this. The biggest killer for us was signing BJ Upton. I like BJ, I've always been a big fan of the guy, but that killed us. I can't even imagine how much better this team could be if we got someone else. Without Dan, this team is visibly better but not enough to where it's gonna win us consistent games. Nonetheless, this team needs another consistent BP arm, preferably a lefty and a change of the bench. Not resigning Reed Johnson killed us. Little things will do it for you from year-to-year.

Also, how is this awful Chacin dude getting so luck? I call it luck because he sucks, I don't really care, it is.

[Dalyn]

Hope the team keeps forgetting to let Stella! in on Walker's meetings.

[NinersSBChamps]

No patience at the plate again today. That kids pitching count was so low last night through six.

[Jay212033]

Smh this team minus La Stella looks like they're ready to board the plane smh.

[Dalyn]

Smh this team minus La Stella looks like they're ready to board the plane smh.

At least we know it won't hit anything with them inside.

[waraueagle]

'Absolute joke that we are getting ready to give this scrub his first win of the season after being basically shutdown by a middle of the road AAA pitcher who was struggling with his control before being called up. The numbers posted on our offense so far this year compared last year is very telling. Hey, Greg Walker! You have any ideas???

[UNCBlue012]

I can figure out who Santana is. He absolutely cruises and then gives up homers out of nowhere. I like him, but I don't trust him at all.

[Dalyn]

I can figure out who Santana is. He absolutely cruises and then gives up homers out of nowhere. I like him, but I don't trust him at all.

It's ****ing Colorado.

[UNCBlue012]

It's ****ing Colorado.

You know that I understand that. You act like this hasn't happened in Colorado alone. It's been this way the last 5+ starts or so.

[waraueagle]

The numbers I'm referring to were posted during the first inning on the broadcast on SportSouth, btw.

[NinersSBChamps]

Aren't the Braves playing in Coors Field too?

[Dalyn]

You know that I understand that. You act like this hasn't happened in Colorado alone. It's been this way the last 5+ starts or so.

Before today, he had allowed a total of 5 all year. It is Colorado.

[Dalyn]

Aren't the Braves playing in Coors Field too?

That's how they managed 13 runs.

[bravesnumberone]

It's ****ing Colorado.

Could have fooled me with our POS offense.

[jsebe10]

1-16 on the series and struggling mightily. The Rocks ploy a shift on you and you can't swallow your pride enough to put a bunt down.

[UNCBlue012]

Aren't the Braves playing in Coors Field too?

I wouldn't of known from the team we've run out the last two days. haha

[TURBO]

Why cant Freeman get a day off or 2?

[Millwood1Hitter]

2 freakin hits, 2! in Coors Field, nonetheless. Absolutely ridiculous, and this coming off of being shutout. I should have known after the offensive outburst on Tuesday that we'd have about 2 weeks straight where we will struggle to score a run a game.

[UNCBlue012]

Dude, LaStella is the man. I love this guy!

[bravesnumberone]

Yep. Don't understand Fredi at all. Give guys who are swinging the bats well their regular scheduled days off. Can't give Freeman a day when he clearly needs it. I think a couple other guys on this team are capable of standing at first base for a day.

[UNCBlue012]

It's good to see Jordan trying to help his team out with a nice 6-4-3 DP.

[Dalyn]

You have to take a strike. :Sad:

[tvsportscaster]

Yep. Don't understand Fredi at all. Give guys who are swinging the bats well their regular scheduled days off. Can't give Freeman a day when he clearly needs it. I think a couple other guys on this team are capable of standing at first base for a day.

Today would have been a perfect day, and you still could have Gattis in the lineup. He could have played Gattis at 1st, and why JUp wasn't in there after getting most of Tuesday's game off was mind boggling.

[Jay212033]

2 freakin hits, 2! in Coors Field, nonetheless. Absolutely ridiculous, and this coming off of being shutout. I should have known after the offensive outburst on Tuesday that we'd have about 2 weeks straight where we will struggle to score a run a game.

They scored 2 yesterday.

[Jay212033]

Dude, LaStella is the man. I love this guy!

Everyone should take a page from this rookie.

[stpeteirish]

Today would have been a perfect day, and you still could have Gattis in the lineup. He could have played Gattis at 1st, and why JUp wasn't in there after getting most of Tuesday's game off was mind boggling.

did you miss the games last year when they tried him at 1b?

[bravesnumberone]

Today would have been a perfect day, and you still could have Gattis in the lineup. He could have played Gattis at 1st, and why JUp wasn't in there after getting most of Tuesday's game off was mind boggling.

Not to mention yesterday would have been the day to rest Justin and make sure he was fully OK.

:fredi:

[jsebe10]

Everyone should take a page from this rookie.

Hitting wise...yes.

Lord help us if they are taking pages away from our SS at the dish.

[tvsportscaster]

did you miss the games last year when they tried him at 1b?

Don't care one game is not going to hurt, they need the offense.

[bravesnumberone]

did you miss the games last year when they tried him at 1b?

I don't remember it going too well. But we could play Doumit there for a day. I mean we put him in right field for s*** sake.

[NinersSBChamps]

Lovely.

[jsebe10]

Thanks Laird v

[NinersSBChamps]

Thanks Laird v

Meh it doesn't matter. Maybe we can get a runner to third base though!

[thethe]

Hopefully the team can turn it around. I could see the season turning in the next week or so for hte good or bad.

[PurpleBrave]

Another month of hitting near .400 and LaStella may move up the lineup again.

Gotta love Gerald Lard

[jsebe10]

Hopefully the team can turn it around. I could see the season turning in the next week or so for hte good or bad.

If not, the first person id unload is ole chip tooth behind the plate.

[NinersSBChamps]

lol.

walden will come back and help this bullpen.

[jsebe10]

lol.

walden will come back and help this bullpen.

I mean what else can ya do, ya know? Lol.

[UNCBlue012]

At least right now, this team really is awful. lol

[PurpleBrave]

Almost forgot...

it's just a slump

[bravesnumberone]

Lol at this.

[NinersSBChamps]

A pitcher who was winless and came into the game with an era over 5 completely owns the Braves. Not allowing a runner to reach third base.

[Dalyn]

A walk for Laird. The most exercise he's had since the last time he lifted a fork (7th inning).

[Dalyn]

Fredi will probably let Walden hit for himself.

[Dalyn]

Just to befuddle us all, Doumit will take over for Freeman at first, I'm sure.

[NinersSBChamps]

Look out. Comeback time!!!!

[NinersSBChamps]

Anyone else really excited for the Padres series? Going to be so much offense!

[Dalyn]

:happy0157:

[NinersSBChamps]

We got the brothers conducting the comeback train! All aboard!

[Dalyn]

We got the brothers conducting the comeback train! All aboard!

Glad someone finally told Freeman whites were allowed on.

[NinersSBChamps]

Glad someone finally told Freeman whites were allowed on.

http://theconnectionchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/SoulTrain.jpg

[Dalyn]

Good...Carpenter is in. I was afraid we would use Varvaro or something. :facepalm:

[bravesnumberone]

Lol this ****ing team. Finally get off their ass and score after it's 8-0.

[bravesnumberone]

Good Carpenter is in. I was afraid we would use Varvaro or something. :facepalm:

Fredi's strategy this year was to kill one reliever a month.

[Dalyn]

Fredi's strategy this year was to kill one reliever a month.

I wish he would just use a gun. Less painful to watch.

[NinersSBChamps]

Laird is having a tough time this inning. He needs some food.

Porter just needs to tell Laird that there is an all you can eat buffet after the game.

[NinersSBChamps]

I wish he would just use a gun. Less painful to watch.

And instantaneous too.

[Dalyn]

Laird is having a tough time this inning. He needs some food.

Porter just needs to tell Laird that there is an all you can eat buffet after the game.

...for the winning team. He would break the single-game HR and RBI record.

[jsebe10]

Jesus what a rough sequece for Laird.

[Garmel]

Fredi's strategy this year was to kill one reliever a month.

Yeah, he's already killed Avilan.

[NinersSBChamps]

Clear the benches please.

[NinersSBChamps]

...for the winning team. He would break the single-game HR and RBI record.

Rib record you mean.

[Dalyn]

Rib record you mean.

:happy0157:

[NinersSBChamps]

I like the idea to drill Dickerson. However I don't believe he intentionally smacked Laird with his follow through.

[Garmel]

Carpenter was ready to duke it out. :catfight:

[Dalyn]

No way Fredi gets ejected.

"Guys? Guys? What are you doing? Don't show fight, guys. Come on. Come hide with me in the tunnel where it is safe from wins and testosterone."

[jsebe10]

No way Fredi gets ejected.

"Guys? Guys? What are you doing? Don't show fight, guys. Come on. Come hide with me in the tunnel where it is safe from wins and testosterone."

Haha price less

[jsebe10]

Pretty classy by Dickerson there. I was fully expecting him to destroy TLS on a slide to break up two.

[Garmel]

Is it possible for Carpenter to go an inning without giving up a run?

[Dalyn]

Is it possible for Carpenter to go an inning without giving up a run?

Come on...

[Dalyn]

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTKYjafArUKRTCrX01XKSsyHv5DEo1SZ T3QMEHcIF32WfohJn_e

[Garmel]

Come on...

Yeah, I know. Wishful thinking on my part. :happy0157:

[NinersSBChamps]

I want the Rockies to plunk someone and a bench clearing brawl happens. However I pretty sure the team would swing and miss in that too.

[Dalyn]

I want the Rockies to plunk someone and a bench clearing brawl happens. However I pretty sure the team would swing and miss in that too.

If it got violent enough I'm sure someone on our team would finally score, at least.

[NinersSBChamps]

La Stella, Simmons, or Gattis are the potential targets.

[Dalyn]

La Stella, Simmons, or Gattis are the potential targets.

Poor Stella! doesn't deserve it. Probably hit Gattis for obvious reasons.

[NinersSBChamps]

Poor Stella! doesn't deserve it. Probably hit Gattis for obvious reasons.

Cruelty to animals.

[Garmel]

Look at the bright side, everybody. This road trip has been a nightmare. Not necessarily because we went 3-4 but we lost to two AAAA ballclubs.

[Dalyn]

Hope they poke the bear.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Mzt0AXxKmc4/UVdKm4BPngI/AAAAAAAAAvw/uqiYpy35yoU/s1600/bear+and+stick1.png

[Dalyn]

I knew it. :happy0157:

[NinersSBChamps]

Gattis shouldn't hit here. His streak could end.

[NinersSBChamps]

Gattis has his streak still? No official at bat.

[Dalyn]

Maybe they will do us a favor and hit Schafer, too.

[Dalyn]

Gattis has his streak still? No official at bat.

Correct.

[Dalyn]

Fredi is still in the game. He should be ashamed of himself.

[TURBO]

http://li.c-b.co/is/image/LandOfNod/Letter_Giant_Enough_L_232165_LL/$web_zoom$&wid=550&hei=550&/1308310656/not-giant-enough-letter-l.jpg

[bravesnumberone]

Way to quit on the series. 8-2 and 10-3.

[jsebe10]

WTF is wrong with this team? Your fckn catcher gets drilled and not 1 person so much as stood up to the railing. Shots in the duggout showed guys lounging around and chilling. Does fck face even have control of this team anymore?!?

[NinersSBChamps]

http://li.c-b.co/is/image/LandOfNod/Letter_Giant_Enough_L_232165_LL/$web_zoom$&wid=550&hei=550&/1308310656/not-giant-enough-letter-l.jpg

There we go Mrs.Negative

[stpeteirish]

If I never see Jordan Schafer play again I'll be fine.

[Dalyn]

Way to quit on the series. 8-2 and 10-3.

Most of the roster from Fredi down to Laird were fine with a split, obviously.

[jsebe10]

Oh apparently fckn Pendleton and Latchman are on the same page.

[NinersSBChamps]

WTF is wrong with this team? Your fckn catcher gets drilled and not 1 person so much as stood up to the railing. Shots in the duggout showed guys lounging around and chilling. Does fck face even have control of this team anymore?!?

Maybe Fredi has the team under control and that's why nothing happened. Not saying one is right over the other.

[Dalyn]

Oh apparently fckn Pendleton and Latchman are on the same page.

?

[NinersSBChamps]

Huddy is doing his job. Nats are losing.

[jsebe10]

?

Post game came back and show those two explaining them plucking Gattis to one another and them shaking hands and exchanging "come over to fck my wife whenever" s

[Dalyn]

Post game came back and show those two explaining them plucking Gattis to one another and them shaking hands and exchanging "come over to fck my wife whenever" s

Probably planning on ambushing poor Chris Johnson in the shower.

[jsebe10]

Maybe Fredi has the team under control and that's why nothing happened. Not saying one is right over the other.

Right.

[jsebe10]

Probably planning on ambushing poor Chris Johnson in the shower.

Lol. Quite possible.

[Dalyn]

Can't believe this team didn't go crazy when they hit Evan. Is Fredi good friends with Palin?

[gilesfan]

WTF is wrong with this team? Your fckn catcher gets drilled and not 1 person so much as stood up to the railing. Shots in the duggout showed guys lounging around and chilling. Does fck face even have control of this team anymore?!?

Was he hit on purpose, I didn't see what happened.

[NinersSBChamps]

Can't believe this team didn't go crazy when they hit Evan. Is Fredi good friends with Palin?

Evan knew the team wouldn't do anything that's why he just walked to first. He is a man beast bear, but he can't fend off 30 men. Or can he?

[jsebe10]

Was he hit on purpose, I didn't see what happened.

Hell yea. Right in the upper lateral muscle.

[NinersSBChamps]

Was he hit on purpose, I didn't see what happened.

lol you aren't serious?

Actually the Nats are on, so it makes sense that you weren't watching.

[gilesfan]

lol you aren't serious?

Actually the Nats are on, so it makes sense that you weren't watching.

Watching the world cup, which happens once every 4 years. (better than watching a baseball game in June)

[jsebe10]

Evan knew the team wouldn't do anything that's why he just walked to first. He is a man beast bear, but he can't fend off 30 men. Or can he?

Honestly. I doubt it.

When were waiting to go onto the field on Memorial Day, we were watching the players park. Gattis did hop out of a Prius. I put that on my mothers grave too.

[bravesnumberone]

Can't believe this team didn't go crazy when they hit Evan. Is Fredi good friends with Palin?

Braves are pretty good at sitting on the bench when they should get their ass out on the field. Just ask Chipper.

[NinersSBChamps]

Watching the world cup, which happens once every 4 years. (better than watching a baseball game in June)

Well if you like watching sissies kick a ball around for 90 minutes.

[Dalyn]

Well if you like watching sissies kick a ball around for 90 minutes.

That's pretty much what watching the Braves is like. Except they do it for 180 minutes.

[gilesfan]

Well if you like watching sissies kick a ball around for 90 minutes.

I do.

[NinersSBChamps]

That's pretty much what watching the Braves is like. Except they do it for 180 minutes.

I actually laughed out loud.

[gilesfan]

That's pretty much what watching the Braves is like. Except they do it for 180 minutes.

maybe you will explain. Why was Gattis hit on purpose?

[Dalyn]

maybe you will explain. Why was Gattis hit on purpose?

Because he was behind the plate when Carpenter drilled someone.

[bravesnumberone]

He was hit on purpose because Brazil told the pitcher to do it.

[Dalyn]

He was hit on purpose because Brazil told the pitcher to do it.

:happy0157:

[NinersSBChamps]

maybe you will explain. Why was Gattis hit on purpose?

Laird got smacked in the head from Dickerson's backswing. Carpenter was pitching and after Laird left the game Gattis came into catch. Next pitch Carpenter drills Dickerson. Carpenter is ejected and so is Walt Weiss because he was mad at Carpenter. Varvaro accidentally hit another Rockies player. I believe a ball grazed his jersey. Gattis was hit in the top of the 9th for revenge.

[Dalyn]

I am actually pretty sure Gattis called for the HBP. I doubt Fredi did. Probably in too much pain from that blow to the head.

[DaneHill]

Didn't see the game. Was there any final news on Laird? Did it look bad? (My always overdramatic parents said he was knocked out motionless on the ground.) Chance he'll be put on the 7-day concussion DL?

No concussion. Only thing at risk is postgame spread.

[rico43]

There is little doubt the Braves are reflecting the lack of heart that the majority of the locker room reflects. There is no Glavine, no Chipper, no Murphy, no one that will stand up and be counted about this crap. Gattis just shrugged off being hit, which you'd expect. Where is the righteous anger.

Terry Pendleton once walked off the field when Marvin Freeman refused to hit a batter in retaliation in a game in Cincy. Bobby Cox praised him. More and more, I think Pendleton needs to be managing this team.

[Runnin]

Hopefully the team can turn it around. I could see the season turning in the next week or so for hte good or bad.
It feels like it's already turned for the bad.

[BravesfanMike]

There is little doubt the Braves are reflecting the lack of heart that the majority of the locker room reflects. There is no Glavine, no Chipper, no Murphy, no one that will stand up and be counted about this crap. Gattis just shrugged off being hit, which you'd expect. Where is the righteous anger.

Terry Pendleton once walked off the field when Marvin Freeman refused to hit a batter in retaliation in a game in Cincy. Bobby Cox praised him. More and more, I think Pendleton needs to be managing this team.

Sadly, todays game has defined the '14 Braves. It needs a manager with fire and veteran leadership in the clubhouse. It has neither

[VirginiaBrave]

Y'all better watch, you'll be accused of Nats fandom if you're not careful.

[stpeteirish]

we hit them, then they hit us. isn't that they way its supposed to be? By not starting a fight after they hit us did we show a lack of courage or fire or whatever? Or did it just end they way it was supposed to?

I don't remember Cox's team's getting into many fights; really few and far between. Everybody's on Fredi's butt for not fighting. Not sure it was necessary here.

[50PoundHead]

Didn't see the game. Was there any final news on Laird? Did it look bad? (My always overdramatic parents said he was knocked out motionless on the ground.) Chance he'll be put on the 7-day concussion DL?

No concussion. Only thing at risk is postgame spread.

But you know the old saying, "Starve a cold, feed a headache."

[jsebe10]

we hit them, then they hit us. isn't that they way its supposed to be? By not starting a fight after they hit us did we show a lack of courage or fire or whatever? Or did it just end they way it was supposed to?

I don't remember Cox's team's getting into many fights; really few and far between. Everybody's on Fredi's butt for not fighting. Not sure it was necessary here.

You ever been hit with a 95 MPH fastball?

[stpeteirish]

Look at the bright side, everybody. This road trip has been a nightmare. Not necessarily because we went 3-4 but we lost to two AAAA ballclubs.

not hitting bad pitching, extreme hitters ballparks, very disappointing. I thought this trip might jumpstart the offense. Didn't. Wonder if its ever going to.

[gilesfan]

So they hit Dickerson bc his backswing hit Laird? That doesnt make any sense, clearly not intentional. Do teams believe it is (Machado?)

[Julio3000]

HBP retaliation is baseball. Charging the mound and initiating fights is just stupid.

[mossy]

You ever been hit with a 95 MPH fastball?

Have you?

[AerchAngel]

There is little doubt the Braves are reflecting the lack of heart that the majority of the locker room reflects. There is no Glavine, no Chipper, no Murphy, no one that will stand up and be counted about this crap. Gattis just shrugged off being hit, which you'd expect. Where is the righteous anger.

Terry Pendleton once walked off the field when Marvin Freeman refused to hit a batter in retaliation in a game in Cincy. Bobby Cox praised him. More and more, I think Pendleton needs to be managing this team.

I need a little boy praying gif right here.

[Dalyn]

I need a little boy praying gif right here.

http://images.sodahead.com/profiles/0/0/2/8/2/2/0/4/5/church-window-61958154347.jpeg

[Gary82]

This team is unwatchable. There needs to be a shakeup. I don't what that entails, but this **** is getting old.

[gilesfan]

Have you?

Right in the square of back. Felt like i was paralyzed.

[Runnin]

More and more, I think Pendleton needs to be managing this team.

I need a little boy praying gif right here.
LOL. You would turn on Pendleton before the ink was dry on his contract.