GDT 6/14/'14: Braves (Floyd) vs. Angels (Richards) 7:15 EST

[The Chosen One]

I know everybody is feeling the World Cup fever! But our guys still have a game tonight!

Heyward
Bossman
Freeman
Justin
Gattis
CJ
TLS
Tron
Floyd

[bravesnumberone]

I know everybody is feeling the World Cup fever! But our guys still have a game tonight!

Heyward
Bossman
Freeman
Justin
Gattis
CJ
TLS
Tron
Floyd

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ccxen9u3YD0/T3j6xhWChfI/AAAAAAAABrU/z3e1Z75vzC8/s1600/bunk.jpg

[thethe]

Richards is a tough pitcher. With our offense it could be a long night.

[parkvadawg]

We score at least 5 tonight

[bravesnumberone]

Freeman wasn't even close to that. Wasn't even looking at the ball.

[jsebe10]

Ok Freddie. It's your fckn vision dude. Swallow your GD pride and get checked out.

[bravesnumberone]

Yep. I don't think the contacts are going to work for him. It's getting to where it's hurting the team.

[USMA76]

Interesting that the National Fox announcer is pronouncing TLS' last name as "LaSteya" (Spanish influence) whereas Braves say it, "LaStella." Would hope the local announcers (Joe and Chip) are correct.

[thethe]

Great hustle by Gattis. He is faster than you would think.

[thethe]

Two hard hit balls by TLS/Tron for outs.

[Garmel]

Two hard hit balls by TLS/Tron for outs.

Yep. Also had Chris Johnson swinging at two pitches way outside the strike zone again. *sigh*

[rico43]

Just stumbled across the Baseball Night in America broadcast. Who the hell is this play-by-play drone? He did not say a word the entire time La Stella batted except give his stats and call each pitch. You could not make it more clear that he knew zero about the rookie or his callup. So I'm preparing for the Angels Game of the Week call -- putting the mike on Santana is what the Cali broadcast would do since he's the only former Angel on the club.

[rico43]

Interesting that the National Fox announcer is pronouncing TLS' last name as "LaSteya" (Spanish influence) whereas Braves say it, "LaStella." Would hope the local announcers (Joe and Chip) are correct.

Just now saw this. Strike two against this bozo.

[UNCBlue012]

Ok Freddie. It's your fckn vision dude. Swallow your GD pride and get checked out.

IT IS. I don't understand why he won't try and do something about it.

[Runnin]

WOW！ A DP on a bunt. Was that really us?

[jsebe10]

Has BJ and Heyward ever been on base at the same time?

[USMA76]

Can't get too far behind this pitcher. He looks pretty tough.

[Tapate50]

Floyd ran it up to 94. Dang

[Runnin]

Obligatory comment.

[bravesnumberone]

Freeman is like an 8-year-old right now. Swinging at that **** ahead 3-1. Not one pitch he's thrown has been a strike.

[thewupk]

Freeman swung at ball 4 several times that ab. shame.

[bravesnumberone]

We've got to drop him in the lineup. He is killing us right now.

[USMA76]

Freeman strikes out with two runners on after eight pitches, none of which were in the strike zone.

[thewupk]

wow is the world cup that big of a deal? bottom of the 5th and just now getting to the 2nd page.

[AerchAngel]

not a single ball a strike

[bravesnumberone]

Pathetic.

[thewupk]

that was an embarrassing inning

[AerchAngel]

Freeman is in BJ/Uggla territory of suckitude right now.

He sucks.

First Heyward watch three killable pitches pass by without swinging the bat. Bj walk, I repeat, WALKED, then Freeman swings at every bad ball there is and Justin choked like the Mexican mafia was after him.

Good inning squandered by our supposed best three hitters

[USMA76]

And Trout/Pujols crank back to back home runs. Lovely.

[AerchAngel]

thank god their starter is at near a 100 pitches we sill have a chance if floyd quit giving up taped measure jobs.

[AerchAngel]

we should have scored with Freeman and Upton up with 2 on and 1 out and they both FAILED. Floyd is tight and this is the result.

[bravesnumberone]

Ans there we go. Waste a big opportunity and the Angels pretty much put it out of reach.

[AerchAngel]

If Gattis homer here, I will laugh. It would be typical of the Braves of doing something like this.

[AerchAngel]

I am out of here. Swinging for the fences get you no where.

[mfree80]

Does every pitcher the Braves face set a new career high in strikeouts? I seem to hear that on Braves games a lot.

[bravesnumberone]

Does every pitcher the Braves face set a new career high in strikeouts? I seem to hear that on Braves games a lot.

When an MLB pitcher faces on offense with almost no discipline, it's bound to happen.

[kendiz]

Does every pitcher the Braves face set a new career high in strikeouts? I seem to hear that on Braves games a lot.

The Braves have no plan at the plate...and lack basic fundamentals in their hitting game. Sadly, they live by the HR.

[Runnin]

The Braves have no plan at the plate...and lack basic fundamentals in their hitting game. Sadly, they live by the HR.

Our hitting coaches should be fired yesterday. Whatever they are doing, it is working in the reverse.

[USMA76]

In the immortal words of George Burns, "Say goodnight, Gracie."

[AerchAngel]

Our hitting coaches should be fired yesterday. Whatever they are doing, it is working in the reverse.

I know you don't like me, but I wish I can give you more than at dozen thanks for the obvious.

[AerchAngel]

After the IN-famous Freeman quote about pitchers can't get him out, he has sucked. I mean Mendoza like sucked.

[jpack1]

This team just lacks a plan. The hitting coaches are just not getting it done.

[AerchAngel]

Does every pitcher the Braves face set a new career high in strikeouts? I seem to hear that on Braves games a lot.

Debut pitchers.

Rookie pitchers.

AAAAA pitchers.

Pitchers first game coming off Tommy John.

Pitchers they get out of a Walmart parking lot.

Independent league pitchers.

I wouldn't be surprise a high school pitcher do it, heck it works, why shouldn't a team try it?

[AerchAngel]

LMAO!!!!!!

[jason27nc]

Bj is a joke and Fredi is the worst manager in the league for playing him!

[thethe]

Geez guys...Evan needs some help. Can't do it all alone.

[keithlaw]

I told you he sucked

[AerchAngel]

Another K.

I wonder if the Upton brothers have a (tm) on their names when they k.

[AerchAngel]

Of course the bear strikes again and should be moved up in the line-up.

[thethe]

Its really a shame that once we are close to getting rid of Ugglas contract we have a worse one in BJ.

[AerchAngel]

THAT WAS LOW!!!

[jpack1]

The Bear is unreal right now.

[bravesnumberone]

Lulz. Carpenter bout to get worked.

[AerchAngel]

Tomorrow we all wish


2B LaStella
LF Justin
RF Heyward
1B Gattis
C Doumit
3B CJ
SS Simmons
CF Jordan
P pitcher

I know the defense will not be that good, but our offense is worst.

But our idiot coach will have Lard ass batting 5th possibly and Gattis will not even get at pinch at bat, Freeman will play and other stupid sh!t.

[Runnin]

Our one bright spot is an endangered species.

[jpack1]

If he benches Gattis tomorrow they should just fire him on the spot.

[jason27nc]

I'm not trying to be a Debbie Downer but damn we suck right now.

[jason27nc]

If he benches Gattis tomorrow they should just fire him on the spot.

Or they should just fire him on the spot tonight.

[bravesnumberone]

I'm going to the game tomorrow. National television. Gattis better ****ing play.

[Garmel]

Walker/Fletcher need a good firing. I realize that all teams go through this at times but this **** is almost an everyday occurrence for us.

[thethe]

Wonder how many home runs Gattis hits this year....35+?

[Jay212033]

Tomorrow we all wish


2B LaStella
LF Justin
RF Heyward
1B Gattis
C Doumit
3B CJ
SS Simmons
CF Jordan
P pitcher

I know the defense will not be that good, but our offense is worst.

But our idiot coach will have Lard ass batting 5th possibly and Gattis will not even get at pinch at bat, Freeman will play and other stupid sh!t.

That would be an awesome lineup BUT Fredi won't do it. Here's what we'll see

Schafer - RF
BJ - CF
Freeman - 1B
Doumit - LF
Laird - C
Pena - 3B
La Stella - 2B
Pitcher
Simmons - SS

[Jay212033]

I'm going to the game tomorrow. National television. Gattis better ****ing play.

I bet Laird starts.

[AerchAngel]

I bet Laird starts.


that is a given.

[PurpleBrave]

Just going to have to blow things up in the off season. Any changes we make now is like moving the chairs around on the Titanic

[bravesnumberone]

Yes, he'll keep running Laird out, but won't sit our struggling first baseman a day or two.

[jpack1]

That a boy J Hey. Do so something BJ.

[jpack1]

Take strike 2 right down the pipe

[jpack1]

Well I'll be damn. Let's go FF

[CyYoung31]

Just going to have to blow things up in the off season. Any changes we make now is like moving the chairs around on the Titanic

You're a dummy.

[Runnin]

OMG!

[jpack1]

Please get this run in FF

[CrimsonCowboy]

Well Well Well

[AerchAngel]

anticipation

[CrimsonCowboy]

Oh Yeah!

[jpack1]

He'll yeah FF.

Can this guy pitch vs us all year.

[AerchAngel]

he FINALLY comes through

[thethe]

Wow, this is remarkable. Potentially a series defining win.

[Julio3000]

Holy sweet mother of Laird.

[Runnin]

Un-friggin' believable.

[jason27nc]

If he don't bunt him over here, his philosophy earlier in the year to do so will be debunked.

[TURBO]

Why am I blacked out from this game?

[jpack1]

Potentially a year changing win. If we can get that guy in from 2nd right here right now.

[AerchAngel]

Wow, this is remarkable. Potentially a series defining win.

there is a rumbling going on...........................

[PurpleBrave]

Good ole dumpster Frieri. Hopefully this kick starts a win streak

[tvsportscaster]

Wow, this is remarkable. Potentially a series defining win.

I think you meant to say, season defining win.

[thethe]

I think you meant to say, season defining win.

That is correct sir.

[thethe]

If Upton makes an out here i bet they walk the bear.

[jason27nc]

Should have bunted here or pinch hit so we could bunt.

[CrimsonCowboy]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Lets go Chris

[bravesnumberone]

I'd bunt.

[AerchAngel]

pu$$ies

[TURBO]

BABIP is gonna walk it off.

[keithlaw]

If Upton makes an out here i bet they walk the bear.

quad A guys get intentionally walked all the time

[cajunrevenge]

WTF bears don't go for walks.

[zitothebrave]

If Upton makes an out here i bet they walk the bear.

Which is always a risk with Lord BABIP.

[jpack1]

Big spot here CJ

[thethe]

Opposing Teams recognize what some of our fans still fail to.

[bravesnumberone]

Stop swinging at that ****, god dangit.

[AerchAngel]

k coming on a slider

[jpack1]

No DP

[thethe]

CJ is a scrub.

[jpack1]

You have got to. E kidding me.

[bravesnumberone]

****ING TYPICAL.

You don't put yourself in a position to hit into a DP there. Bunt for ****'s sake.

[AerchAngel]

k or dp

typical choke job

[jpack1]

This freaking team. Have a rally like that only to crap out.

[jason27nc]

Stupid Fing manager!!!!!

Ether bunt Upton or pinch hit so we could bunt over the winning run! What a GD idiot!!!!!! Please fire his ass!!!

[zitothebrave]

Tommy didn't even get a chance to win it :Sad:

[The Chosen One]

Johnson is awful. I knew that coors series would keep his spot.

[thethe]

Hopefully Peraza is ready to take CJ's spot by this time next season.

[AerchAngel]

This freaking team. Have a rally like that only to crap out.

Walk our best hitter to pitch to the league leader in db.

Their coach is brilliant.

[keithlaw]

I think you meant to say, season defining win.

hopefully we'll look back at this like we do the baltimore game

[jpack1]

It seems like Kimbrel hasn't been as good this year, then you see his numbers and realize just how sick he is.

[bravesnumberone]

Still can't get over how damn stupid we are.

[Jay212033]

Smh if we lose this I'm gonna be pissed! CJ is terrible!

[bravesnumberone]

Jesus Christ.

[Jay212033]

Kimbrel in non closing situations smh

[jpack1]

Damnit we can't lose this game.

[bravesnumberone]

Look at Justin ****ing loafing to the ball. Way to go, Kimbrel.

[thethe]

What a potential season deflating loss.

[AerchAngel]

we lose because of fvcking CJ.

why did we sign him to an extension?

[jpack1]

Losers losers losers. Damnit Braves.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Figures

[bravesnumberone]

What a potential season deflating loss.

Should have waited until we won to say anything.

[jason27nc]

we lose because of fvcking Fredi.

FIFY

[jpack1]

****. Cut CJ and fire Fredi tonight. Damnit.

[bravesnumberone]

Our golden glove outfielders taken for damn ever to get to the baseball not helping either.

[sturg33]

At least CJ made contact. I'm frequently told how important that is

[BlackwaterPark]

What did i miss

[jason27nc]

At least CJ made contact. I'm frequently told how important that is

CJ was not the problem that inning. It should never have gotten to him.

[AerchAngel]

At least CJ made contact. I'm frequently told how important that is

I rather he struck out with La Stella on deck.

[bravesnumberone]

At least CJ made contact. I'm frequently told how important that is

Can't score if you don't hit the ball. Unless the pitcher walks everyone.

He should not have been allowed to swing in that situation. It's that simple.

[bravesnumberone]

Of course. Kimbrel ****s it away. Then gets three up, three down. Mother F.

[jason27nc]

Can't score if you don't hit the ball. Unless the pitcher walks everyone.

He should not have been allowed to swing in that situation. It's that simple.

And that falls back on the manager! Duh

[AerchAngel]

CJ was not the problem that inning. It should never have gotten to him.

explain yourself

[sturg33]

CJ was not the problem that inning. It should never have gotten to him.

Curious what you mean by this

[jason27nc]

Now the players have a chance to win it despite the manger ****ting the bed once again!

[Jay212033]

CJ was not the problem that inning. It should never have gotten to him.

Justin needed to get the damn runner over but struck out!

[TURBO]

Upton killed that inning.

[zitothebrave]

Would be a great time for TLS to get his first major league homer

[tvsportscaster]

All that hard work in the 9th for naught because our closer couldn't do his job again on a Saturday night. Second straight sucky Saturday for Kimbrel.

[jpack1]

J Upton should have bunted that runner to 3rd but they still would have walked OSO Blanco. So, CJ would have still hit into the DP because he sucks. D

[sturg33]

I rather he struck out with La Stella on deck.

As would I... but strikeouts are evil

[sturg33]

Justin needed to get the damn runner over but struck out!

Even if he does - they still walk Gattis and CJ still does his thing

[Jay212033]

I'll take any bets that we'll go 1-2-3 in the bottom half of this inning. This team is why I spend so much time watching the mL teams. So FRUSTRATING!

[bravesnumberone]

As would I... but strikeouts are evil

Or he could try to bunt the runners over. God forbid, though.....

[jpack1]

Come on TLS. Big spot son.

[Jay212033]

Even if he does - they still walk Gattis and CJ still does his thing

True

[keithlaw]

Artois!

[TURBO]

I'll take any bets that we'll go 1-2-3 in the bottom half of this inning. This team is why I spend so much time watching the mL teams. So FRUSTRATING!

Well?

[jason27nc]

Justin needed to get the damn runner over but struck out!

Exactly!

[jpack1]

TLS IS A HITTING FOOL

[Runnin]

Okay, we're still alive.

[Jay212033]

Come on TLS. Big spot son.

Lol really

[sturg33]

Or he could try to bunt the runners over. God forbid, though.....

You wanted CJ to bunt with one out?

Are you that dumb?

[jpack1]

No reason to bunt here if not last inning

[jpack1]

SWEET

[jason27nc]

Lets see if Fredi learned his lesson in the last inning.

[sturg33]

Who doesn't love TLS?

[bravesnumberone]

You wanted CJ to bunt with one out?

Are you that dumb?

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?????

HE LEADS THE LEAGUE IN DOUBLE PLAYS. DID YOU SEE WHAT LA STELLA JUST DID ?????

[AerchAngel]

Fredi is a STUPID ASS MANAGER.

he should have bunted with Upton.

I am so FVCKING mad right now. We had a win right there.

[Jay212033]

Here's where fundamentals come into play lets see if they execute

[jpack1]

With this D. Let him swing

[jason27nc]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?????

HE LEADS THE LEAGUE IN DOUBLE PLAYS. DID YOU SEE WHAT LA STELLA JUST DID ?????

Exactly

[jason27nc]

Fredi is a STUPID ASS MANAGER.

he should have bunted with Upton.

I am so FVCKING mad right now. We had a win right there.

That is what I meant.

[sturg33]

Fredi is a STUPID ASS MANAGER.

he should have bunted with Upton.

I am so FVCKING mad right now. We had a win right there.

Again - bunting with Upton still sets up a same situation... and that's discounting the fact that Upton likely sucks at bunting

[bravesnumberone]

Unbelievable. ****ing moron of a manager.

[jpack1]

Epic FAIL Simba. Damnit.

[sturg33]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?????

HE LEADS THE LEAGUE IN DOUBLE PLAYS. DID YOU SEE WHAT LA STELLA JUST DID ?????

Thanks for confirming my suspicion.

[AerchAngel]

we r going to lose this game.

my goodness.

[bravesnumberone]

Thanks for confirming my suspicion.

Whatever, dip****. Have fun watching him ground into more double plays.

[jpack1]

The Halos are giving us something and we can't even take it. Damn

[sturg33]

J-Hey will get it done

[jason27nc]

Does anyone know if Fredi slept at a Holiday Inn Express last night? If not he needs to start.

[sturg33]

Whatever, dip****. Have fun watching him ground into more double plays.

LOL... you need to get laid

[jpack1]

Good base running by TLS there

[sturg33]

Another break there

[AerchAngel]

if it is up to Freddie...............

[bravesnumberone]

LOL... you need to get laid

Whatever dude. If you can't comprehend simple baseball in that situation, then I'm better off talking to a brick wall. The guy leads the league in double plays. TLS has been kiiling the ball. It also would have put us in a spot where a wild pitch wins it.

[The Chosen One]

Bj Upton 2 for 4. Let's demote to AAA him yall.

[Julio3000]

http://youtu.be/Sv063nzZIEk

[CrimsonCowboy]

Yes!

[jpack1]

Some good luck. He'll yeah.

[zitothebrave]

Jason Heyward cannot hit with runners on.

[AerchAngel]

WTG Jhey!!!!

[sturg33]

Whatever dude. If you can't comprehend simple baseball in that situation, then I'm better off talking to a brick wall. The guy leads the league in double plays. TLS has been kiiling the ball. It also would have put us in a spot where a wild pitch wins it.

You don't bunt with one out to get a man who is already in scoring position over to third base. That is simple baseball logic that you cannot understand...

Oh and, good job J-Hey... I suppose he should have bunted though, right?

[jpack1]

Chance to go back to awesome.

[thethe]

What a remarkable game.

[keithlaw]

Bj Upton 2 for 4. Let's demote to AAA him yall.

but he gave fredi stupid juice and made freddie forget how to hit

[jpack1]

This game. It is crazy. Be a hero BJ.

[thethe]

All up to Upton here probably.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Lets do it, Justin

[bravesnumberone]

You don't bunt with one out to get a man who is already in scoring position over to third base. That is simple baseball logic that you cannot understand...

Oh and, good job J-Hey... I suppose he should have bunted though, right?

You've got to be kidding me. Heyward is much faster. And it's not like he killed that ball. His strength allowed him to muster it into the outfield. CJ leads the league in double plays and constantly chases low pitches. Case closed.

[sturg33]

Walk Freeman - I probably would? But then no room for error

[jpack1]

Nice to see BJ hustle though. Not a bad at bat. Let's go J Up.

[sturg33]

Too bad we won't get to see Gattis this inning

[thethe]

How awesome is Mr Lastella?

[CrimsonCowboy]

Take a pitch or two. Work the count

[jpack1]

Come on April.

[AerchAngel]

is that steve bedrosian son?

[TURBO]

You've got to be kidding me. Heyward is much faster. And it's not like he killed that ball. His strength allowed him to muster it into the outfield. CJ leads the league in double plays and constantly chases low pitches. Case closed.

You never bunt with 1 out unless its the pitcher period. Case Closed.

[bravesnumberone]

Is Justin going to actually do something here?

[sturg33]

How awesome is Mr Lastella?

I'm a fan.

Thinking JUp should bunt here...

[Runnin]

Wouldn't you know it. mlbtv is backed up since the 9th inning.

[jason27nc]

How awesome was MR. Fredi not bunting over La Stella with Simba?

[jpack1]

Justin just over swings all the time.

[The Chosen One]

You never bunt with 1 outs unless its the pitcher period. Case Closed.
I could make the case CJ is basically a pitcher hitting 50% of the time.

[jpack1]

3-1. Make it perfect J Up

[CrimsonCowboy]

PATIENCE!

[Runnin]

I'll take a walk.

[cajunrevenge]

It seems like Kimbrel hasn't been as good this year, then you see his numbers and realize just how sick he is.

He is almost always in tied or 1 run games.

[bravesnumberone]

You never bunt with 1 out unless its the pitcher period. Case Closed.

Have fun watching him keep gidp in those spots with his hack-free attitude.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Dad gum it

[jpack1]

Are you kidding me. Damn.

[zitothebrave]

Damnit he shouldnt have had the Greenlight there. Should ahvebeen take all the way.

[TURBO]

Still have no clue why I am blacked out from this game.

[thethe]

Geez Justin. Get something done there. Now Gattis will have to walk off next inning.

[NinersSBChamps]

No reason to swing. Make him throw a strike twice in a row.

[zitothebrave]

Still have no clue why I am blacked out from this game.

Racist

[jason27nc]

Damnit he shouldnt have had the Greenlight there. Should ahvebeen take all the way.

Fredi fails again! Take all the way there!!! F***

[bravesnumberone]

No reason to swing at that unless it was on a tee. Typical.

[TURBO]

Was the ANgels OF dive necessary?

[jpack1]

A 3-1 flair to RF though. Guy made a great play I guess.

[AerchAngel]

no one answered my question. you all suck, all of you.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Was the ANgels OF dive necessary?

Pretty much, yeah

[tvsportscaster]

Justin has left a small village on the basepaths tonight. You have to take a strike there.

[jpack1]

Need a shut down in ing here n

[jason27nc]

no one answered my question. you all suck, all of you.

What was it?

[CrimsonCowboy]

no one answered my question. you all suck, all of you.

What was it?

[TURBO]

Pretty much, yeah

Thanks.

[sturg33]

Still trying to figure out why Heyward, BJ, Freeman, and JUp all refused to bunt!

[Julio3000]

no one answered my question. you all suck, all of you.

In that his middle name is "Rock," it's safe to assume so.

[jason27nc]

Still trying to figure out why Heyward, BJ, Freeman, and JUp all refused to bunt!

What about Simba?

[BremanFan88]

is that steve bedrosian son?

Yes.

[bravesnumberone]

Still trying to figure out why Heyward, BJ, Freeman, and JUp all refused to bunt!

12 double plays. No. 1 in the NL.

[sturg33]

12 double plays. No. 1 in the NL.

0 sac bunts. Tied for last in the NL.

[bravesnumberone]

0 sac bunts. Tied for last in the NL.

At worst, he would have popped it up or struck out. You know, those things you don't mind? And TLS would have had a chance to win it.

[AerchAngel]

Yes.

chip off the old block.

ANd thanks. He has potential.

[jpack1]

That was strike 3. All night

[jpack1]

And look a decent manager has a great hitter hitting 2nd. Up with game in the line

[CrimsonCowboy]

Not excited about seeing Trout hit

[jpack1]

But our guy gets him. Crazy game.

[thethe]

How perfect would it be if this night ended with aa Gattis bomb.

[sturg33]

Anyone actually believe we're not gonna win this one?

[AerchAngel]

This is a really good game, no TV while watching it on my puter.

[Julio3000]

We need to finish this in a hurry, unless Hale is ready to go full C-Mart.

[jpack1]

A Gattis bomb would just be fitting. Let's go OSO

[cajunrevenge]

What's Hale's career era now 1.50?

[jpack1]

Gattis going for it

[CrimsonCowboy]

Good at bat after being down 0-2