GDT 7/23: Marlins (Eovaldi) vs. Braves (Santana):

[CrimsonCowboy]

Braves:
1. B.J. Upton (CF)
2. Tommy La Stella (2B)
3. Freddie Freeman (1B)
4. Justin Upton (LF)
5. Jason Heyward (RF)
6. Chris Johnson (3B)
7. Veteran Presence (C)
8. Andrelton Simmons (SS)
9. Ervin Santana (P)

Marlins:
1. Christian Yelich (LF)
2. Donovan Solano (2B)
3. Giancarlo Stanton (RF)
4. Casey McGhee (3B)
5. Garrett Jones (1B)
6. Marcell Ozuna (CF)
7. Jarrod Saltalamacchia (C)
8. Adeiny Hechavarria (SS)
9. Nathan Eovaldi (P)

[AerchAngel]

Evo is tough on us and Santana is Jeckyl and Hyde, doesn't look good for us.

[Dalyn]

Good. Good. Freeman definitely doesn't need a game off and BJ is perfect right where he is. Also so glad we sent Bethancourt down and kept Laird. Huge move. HUGE.

[NinersSBChamps]

Rockies look like they are going to get a win today.

[NinersSBChamps]

Well at least we aren't losing any ground on the Nationals today. So there's always that.

[Dalyn]

Can't wait until Harang pitches again so we can win a game.

[jsebe10]

Let's call a spade a spade here. Santana is going to get lit up.

[Dalyn]

Let's call a spade a spade here. Satanta is going to get lit up.

http://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/forts/griffin/images/satanta-lg.jpg

[NinersSBChamps]

Can't wait until Harang pitches again so we can win a game.
Not sure what's stranger? The fact that you said this or the fact that I agree.

[NinersSBChamps]

Nice start.

[NinersSBChamps]

A lead? What is happening here.

[NinersSBChamps]

Jason is hitting the ball pretty well right now.

I fully expect him to be moved from his batting spot very soon.

[Dalyn]

Jason is hitting the ball pretty well right now.

I fully expect him to be moved from his batting spot very soon.

9th spot. Need to balance the suck.

:fredi:

[Garmel]

Santana's dealing.

[Dalyn]

Sa_tan_ is hellish tonight.

[jsebe10]

Nats put Zimmerman on the 15 with a hamstring strain. That helps.

[Millwood1Hitter]

Fredi always 3 steps ahead of everyone else, telling Wren when he interviewed that teams will have to manufacture runs and not rely on homers, and need athletes.

[Bama9507]

According to Bowman Fredi said we can expect to see La Stella bunt more frequently now that he's batting second

[Dalyn]

According to Bowman Fredi said we can expect to see La Stella bunt more frequently now that he's batting second

http://www.quickmeme.com/img/4a/4aee5737f48eab9e8cb6db02bfa99554ed1fe9ae28ff1deee1 8ab36755feb89c.jpg

[jsebe10]

Holy crap. Small ball leads to two runs. Funny how that works.

[Dalyn]

Stella! Having him bunt is a disservice. Switch him with BJ and let BJ do the bunting.

[CyYoung31]

Fredi always 3 steps ahead of everyone else, telling Wren when he interviewed that teams will have to manufacture runs and not rely on homers, and need athletes.

We're scoring far fewer runs than last year and we're hitting fewer homeruns.

[jsebe10]

And he's back folks.

[Dalyn]

:tchop:

[AerchAngel]

That is the old Freddie.

Welcome back, son.

[Garmel]

How did that get out? Not that I'm complaining or anything.

[Dalyn]

How did that get out? Not that I'm complaining or anything.

It went over the fence.

[bravebonebook]

Hate this offense. They should have scored more runs against this scrub...

(Pokes the hornet nest with a big stick...).

[Dalyn]

Hate this offense. They should have scored more runs against this scrub...

(Pokes the hornet nest with a big stick...).

Better watch it. Look where that landed Varvaro.

[jsebe10]

Hate this offense. They should have scored more runs against this scrub...

(Pokes the hornet nest with a big stick...).

Plz deviate this post to the game thread from last night. Theeeennnkkksss

[TURBO]

That shouldnt be an error

[jsebe10]

Damn what a bad walk.

[TURBO]

Walking the pitcher so effin terrible ugh

[NinersSBChamps]

Quit JJ Putzing around.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Really, Ervin?

[Garmel]

Santana can't stand success.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Ricky Mast ‏@RickyMast 1m
Tweets from the future: Padres RP Jeff Francoeur in to face Giants 2B Dan Uggla

[NinersSBChamps]

Ricky Mast ‏@RickyMast 1m
Tweets from the future: Padres RP Jeff Francoeur in to face Giants 2B Dan Uggla

Brooks Conrad will be catching.

[yeezus]

Freddie is on pace for 90 RBI in 162 games. He's hitting .301 with RISP. If we had guys getting on in front of him, we'd be much better off. Is he just not getting enough opportunities? Justin has also been bad with RISP, so that doesn't help. 34 Ks in 100 ABs with RISP.

[NinersSBChamps]

Freddie is on pace for 90 RBI in 162 games. He's hitting .301 with RISP. If we had guys getting on in front of him, we'd be much better off. Is he just not getting enough opportunities? Justin has also been bad with RISP, so that doesn't help. 34 Ks in 100 ABs with RISP.

How many at bats does Freddie have with RISP?

[bravebonebook]

Plz deviate this post to the game thread from last night. Theeeennnkkksss

Sorry. These game threads all look alike...

[yeezus]

How many at bats does Freddie have with RISP?

83 ABs to go along with 13 Ks and 17 BB. Justin at 34 Ks and 13 BB in 100 ABs.

[NinersSBChamps]

83 ABs to go along with 13 Ks and 17 BB. Justin at 34 Ks and 13 BB in 100 ABs.

It seems like and correct me if I am wrong because you never do that. :icon_biggrin: Freddie has had more opportunities to hit with runners on when he's been in the slumps.

[yeezus]

It seems like and correct me if I am wrong because you never do that. :icon_biggrin: Freddie has had more opportunities to hit with runners on when he's been in the slumps.

Maybe, but he's hitting .301 with RISP. So when they've been on, he's been good.

[Millwood1Hitter]

FYI Yanks have 3 of their top scouts at tonight's game, closely watching Santana.

WFAN 660 has mentioned that Yanks have potential interest in Santana and rumblings that they may be the 3rd team in a potential blockbuster that would send Price to Atlanta, Santana to the Yanks, and a package of young players and prospects from the Braves and Yanks going to the Rays. Also mentioned that Minor would be in deal going to Tampa and Balfour to Atlanta.

[yeezus]

FYI Yanks have 3 of their top scouts at tonight's game, closely watching Santana.

WFAN 660 has mentioned that Yanks have potential interest in Santana and rumblings that they may be the 3rd team in a potential blockbuster that would send Price to Atlanta, Santana to the Yanks, and a package of young players and prospects from the Braves and Yanks going to the Rays. Also mentioned that Minor would be in deal going to Tampa and Balfour to Atlanta.

Why do you make crap up?

[cajunrevenge]

FYI Yanks have 3 of their top scouts at tonight's game, closely watching Santana.

WFAN 660 has mentioned that Yanks have potential interest in Santana and rumblings that they may be the 3rd team in a potential blockbuster that would send Price to Atlanta, Santana to the Yanks, and a package of younHug players and prospects from the Braves and Yanks going to the Rays. Also mentioned that Minor would be in deal going to Tampa and Balfour to Atlanta.

We know you made this up.

[yeezus]

Jason's power has been absent all season. It would be great if he were hitting .260 with a .350 OBP and .450 SLG. He's so capable of that. Where's his power gone?

[CyYoung31]

Jason's power has been absent all season. It would be great if he were hitting .260 with a .350 OBP and .450 SLG. He's so capable of that. Where's his power gone?

It's been absent since he got hit in the face.

[zbhargrove]

Its painful to look at a lineup where only 2 players have slugging % numbers above .400... especially when power is supposed to be our strength... at least there's one more when Gattis is in there...

[MadduxFanII]

Don't know what the hell happened in the third inning, but other than that Ervin has been dealing.

[yeezus]

It's been absent since he got hit in the face.

Yeah, even if it came in and out in the past, at least it was there. It's just been gone. I'm sure getting hit in the face has some impact, but I dunno how much obviously.

[jcc03004]

Don't know what the hell happened in the third inning, but other than that Ervin has been dealing.

Thank god Santana's finally stepping up

[jcc03004]

As Nancy Reagan once said just say no. Offense is what we need

[yeezus]

Gotta send Gerald here.

[MadduxFanII]

I think Gerald can be forgiven if he begs off workouts the next few days. That was an intense HBP.

[jsebe10]

We know you made this up.

What a fckn random blabber of made up sh*t. I wonder what goes through this kids head..,

[stpeteirish]

so where'd the offense go? Six hits in two innings then nuthin'. Same pitcher, same hitters, and it just goes away.


Probably shouldn't be complaining since usually we don't hit this guy at all.

[jsebe10]

so where'd the offense go? Six hits in two innings then nuthin'. Same pitcher, same hitters, and it just goes away.


Probably shouldn't be complaining since usually we don't hit this guy at all.

Evoldi adjusted his game plan. He's not pumping in 1st pitch fastballs on the 1st pitch anymore. Starting to mix it up a good bit and his curve looks great.

[Heyward]

Let's call a spade a spade here. Santana is going to get lit up.

:facepalm:

[jsebe10]

:facepalm:

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[Heyward]

What a fckn random blabber of made up sh*t. I wonder what goes through this kids head..,

Says the guy who cant spell.

[jsebe10]

Says the guy who cant spell.

Sure thing, guy.

[MadduxFanII]

Sure thing, guy.

Ahem. It's spelled "shore."

[jsebe10]

Ahem. It's spelled "shore."

Sh* t!!! Ciely me!!

[Heyward]

Shoulda pulled him to start the inning.

[jsebe10]

Damn good fastballs.

[MadduxFanII]

I think Walden's stuff is every bit as good as Kimbrel's. He's not as good a pitcher, obviously, but he's right there in velocity and movement.

[nsacpi]

Let's call a spade a spade here. Santana is going to get lit up.

well done

[jsebe10]

well done

Anytime, man. Since the clear opposite has happened, Harang will get lit up tomorrow.

[CyYoung31]

I think Walden's stuff is every bit as good as Kimbrel's. He's not as good a pitcher, obviously, but he's right there in velocity and movement.

Meh. Walden's fastball stays consistently at 95, although I saw him touch 97 yesterday. Kimbrel averages 96 and can touch 100.

[yeezus]

I think Walden's stuff is every bit as good as Kimbrel's. He's not as good a pitcher, obviously, but he's right there in velocity and movement.

I don't agree, I think Kimbrel just has a nasty factor that is matched by so few in the league.

[jsebe10]

damn what a play Jason!

[MadduxFanII]

Heyward is so cool.

[Heyward]

Heyward da god.

[Heyward]

I think Walden's stuff is every bit as good as Kimbrel's. He's not as good a pitcher, obviously, but he's right there in velocity and movement.

Not a chance.

Easily our 2nd best RP when healthy though after Craig.

[yeezus]

When I watch Jason play I get the impression he actually loves and understands baseball a lot. He's a really smart player that does a lot of good things for the team. His power needs to come back but he's still really young. He knows how to play the game and tools are off the charts.

[yeezus]

I actually kind of wish we'd carry a 3rd catcher, so we could PH with Gattis here and slot someone else in back there instead of him.

edit: We could always use Doumit I guess, but I'd want someone not as incompetent defensively - even with a 4+ run lead.

[yeezus]

That run almost single-handedly created by Heyward there.

[jsebe10]

When was Doumit's last hit?

[The Chosen One]

Heyward doesn't have the fire o4 determination to get his jersey dirty.

[weso1]

I actually kind of wish we'd carry a 3rd catcher, so we could PH with Gattis here and slot someone else in back there instead of him.

edit: We could always use Doumit I guess, but I'd want someone not as incompetent defensively - even with a 4+ run lead.

Well, they went on and on about how having Doumit would allow them to occasionally pinch hit Gattis. Doumit is more than capable to hold his own back there with a 3 run lead.

I've always been a proponent of pinch hitting for your catcher late in games that are close, even with only 2 catchers. Worst case scenario you've got to throw a position player back there for a couple innings. Managers act like it's the worst thing in the world to have to use an emergency catcher, but it's really not.

[Bama9507]

Heyward doesn't have the fire o4 determination to get his jersey dirty.

I see he reads my posts. You're welcome.

[yeezus]

Well, they went on and on about how having Doumit would allow them to occasionally pinch hit Gattis. Doumit is more than capable to hold his own back there with a 3 run lead.

I've always been a proponent of pinch hitting for your catcher late in games that are close, even with only 2 catchers. Worst case scenario you've got to throw a position player back there for a couple innings. Managers act like it's the worst thing in the world to have to use an emergency catcher, but it's really not.

Yeah, I mean I don't think I've ever seen that. Not to say I'm against it, but it doesn't seem to be something managers do often, if at all. I do think defense is important and a miscue or two can lead to momentum and a big inning. I think Bethancourt may legitimately be a more valuable player to us playing that role, filling in for Gattis 1-2 times a week or against AL teams. I don't see him ever hitting enough to be a regular.

[stpeteirish]

When was Doumit's last hit?

before Uggla's last hit, but after Francoeur's.

[CyYoung31]

When I watch Jason play I get the impression he actually loves and understands baseball a lot. He's a really smart player that does a lot of good things for the team. His power needs to come back but he's still really young. He knows how to play the game and tools are off the charts.

Even in a year where he's shown no power, and this netting him a very average offensive year, he's still our best player.

[TURBO]

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[buck75]

Laird thanked Joe West for the strikes.

[Julio3000]

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff511/poinsett/da8f5c43-c664-4cea-83ce-010ebd63cdce_zps5dd3dde4.jpg

[GovClintonTyree]

I actually kind of wish we'd carry a 3rd catcher, so we could PH with Gattis here and slot someone else in back there instead of him.

edit: We could always use Doumit I guess, but I'd want someone not as incompetent defensively - even with a 4+ run lead.

I really don't see the problem using Doumit. Use him.

[GovClintonTyree]

Laird thanked Joe West for the strikes.

Yeah, what the hell was that? Did he slip him a Benjamin or something? Old Joe had an interesting strike zone going. Shreve might stay a major leaguer as a result of Joe's efforts.

[cajunrevenge]

Did we fend off elimination?

[Julio3000]

Laird thanked Joe West for the strikes.

West was returning the favor—Gerald gave him a hot tip on a recently opened all-you-can eat buffet.

[GovClintonTyree]

West was returning the favor—Gerald gave him a hot tip on a recently opened all-you-can eat buffet.

Ah. That makes sense. Thanks.