GDT 7/27: HOF Day - Padres (Stultz) at Braves (Minor)

[CJC]

Padres
Eric Stults (L)
Braves
Mike Minor (L)


1. Chris Denorfia (R) CF
2. Yangervis Solarte (S) 2B
3. Tommy Medica (R) LF
4. Chris Nelson (R) 3B
5. Yasmani Grandal (S) 1B
6. Jeff Francoeur (R) RF
7. Rene Rivera (R) C
8. Alexi Amarista (L) SS
9. Eric Stults (L) P


1. B.J. Upton (R) CF
2. Tommy La Stella (L) 2B
3. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
4. Justin Upton (R) LF
5. Chris Johnson (R) 3B
6. Ryan Doumit (S) RF
7. Gerald Laird (R) C
8. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS
9. Mike Minor (R) P

Gametime Forecast: 92°F • Partly Cloudy • 0% PoP

[stpeteirish]

Heyward and Gattis sit? Heyward vs a lefty makes some sense, Gattis I don't get. Might be so he can play tomorrow.


But we need all the offense we can get and Gattis finally looked good last night.

Minor vs Stultz. Loser claims the title of "worst rotation starter in baseball".

[Braves1976]

I understand sitting Heyward vs a lefty, but Fredi drives me crazy sitting him vs those he hits while rarely doing so vs those he doesn't hit. Heyward is hitting .286 vs Stults...

[CyYoung31]

Also, why is Doumit playing in RF instead of putting him in the easier position in LF and moving Justin over to RF?

[Braves1976]

Also, why is Doumit playing in RF instead of putting him in the easier position in LF and moving Justin over to RF?

Agreed, Doumit has been better in left and Justin is best in right too.

[Heyward]

I understand sitting Heyward vs a lefty, but Fredi drives me crazy sitting him vs those he hits while rarely doing so vs those he doesn't hit. Heyward is hitting .286 vs Stults...

We have a stretch of 17 straight games.

He cant play every game, chill.

[yeezus]

Also, why is Doumit playing in RF instead of putting him in the easier position in LF and moving Justin over to RF?

Because Fredi is not a smart man.

[Tapate50]

Get someone up in the pen!

[parkvadawg]

Because Fredi is not a smart man.

It's hard to keep saying it over and over but lord have mercy

[tvsportscaster]

Well, that homerun makes it officially a Mike Minor start.

[Lville21]

Could Dan Uggla Homer off of 2014 Mike Minor?

[Bama9507]

More presents from veteran prescience

[Bama9507]

Minor disgusting garbage all around this year

[MadduxFanII]

You know, at this point, I say we just let Minor swing away. He's better at that than bunting.

[stpeteirish]

Just like Glavine and Maddux, always taking care of the small things that help you win...not.

[TURBO]

You know, at this point, I say we just let Minor swing away. He's better at that than bunting.

Might be a better hitter then pitcher at the moment,,,




For the record, I still believe in Minor, he is just struggling mightily right now.

[Tapate50]

Lairds average double distance can't be more than like 140 feet.

[thethe]

Have to love TLS. Representing himself real well in his rookie year.

[Tapate50]

C'mon Beavis.... Put this one outta reach

Oh wait, Mikes on tha bump

[TURBO]

Finally some runs.

[Bama9507]

I'm still nervous with Minor on the mound

[cajunrevenge]

Today's aflac trivia question. What is BJ's ops since moving to the leadoff spot.

[stpeteirish]

wonder if Doumit, CJ and BJ have ever all gotten hits in the same inning before. Not to mention Laird.

[thethe]

I wonder if TLS will eventually post seasons of 380+ OBP.

[stpeteirish]

one more inning Mike, you can get these guys.

[tvsportscaster]

I posted this in the trade deadline thread, thought I'd post it here

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal · 16m
Also on #RedSox: Team had top scout at #Braves’ Triple A game today. Braves seeking LH reliever, known interest in Miller.

[Bama9507]

Justin .214 with RISP. Ouch from cleanup hitter.

[thewupk]

Justin .214 with RISP. Ouch from cleanup hitter.

nowhere to go but up, right?

[Heyward]

Justin .214 with RISP. Ouch from cleanup hitter.

Stop it, he's been arguably our best hitter this year including Freddie.

Go complain about Heyward not having his jersey dirty.

[Bama9507]

Stop it, he's been arguably our best hitter this year including Freddie.

Go complain about Heyward not having his jersey dirty.

That was a joke fanboy

[stpeteirish]

decent start from Minor. A turnaround, or just a weak opponent?

[TURBO]

Defensive replacement Brooks Conrad! lol

[CJC]

Defensive replacement Brooks Conrad! lol

On the day Bobby Cox goes into the Hall, Brooks is there at 2nd base making plays.

[CyYoung31]

On the day Bobby Cox goes into the Hall, Brooks is there at 2nd base making plays.

Oh, the cruel irony.

[Mrs. Meta]

Wish Conrad had played that kinda defense 4 years agolol

[TURBO]

Hoping Kimbrel doesnt have to pitch today

[drewdat]

Minor had an encouraging AAA rehab start tonight, 6 plus and 3 runs allowed. 2 home runs though. Might need to make another start or two down there to get a bit sharper.

[Bama9507]

They played Mario brothers theme due to the pitchers hat helmet ha

[Mrs. Meta]

Kinda surprised (positively) that Beej hit that.

[Bama9507]

BJ looks really cool when he does that pop up slide

[CJC]

I think LaStella in the two hole is fine.

[nsacpi]

Stella learning how to deal with the pressure of hitting in the 2 hole.

[USMA76]

Can't see the game since I'm in Cooperstown doing the "bucket list" thing. How many showed up for the HoF coverage before the game started? It was gratifying to see so many Braves fans from all over the country here in upstate NY.

[Mrs. Meta]

Bill Shanks just came, angrily.

[stpeteirish]

that should keep Waden and CK out of action today.

[stpeteirish]

Bill Shanks just came, angrily.

Huh?

[Bama9507]

Bill Shanks just came, angrily.

Mmm

[Mrs. Meta]

Huh?

He doesn't like Justin Upton/black people.

[CJC]

That's creepy

[The Chosen One]

Can't see the game since I'm in Cooperstown doing the "bucket list" thing. How many showed up for the HoF coverage before the game started? It was gratifying to see so many Braves fans from all over the country here in upstate NY.

Why didn't you tell us? Could've had beer dinner with us.

[USMA76]

Why didn't you tell us? Could've had beer dinner with us.

I guess I can always be depended upon to "miss the party." LOL
Seriously, hope you guys had a great time--maybe next year for Smoltzie or 2017 for Chipper...

[TURBO]

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[CJC]

yay!

[thethe]

Shame we wasted TLS .363 OBP in AAA while Dan Uggla sucked it up for a couple of months. Could have had another win or two.

[CJC]

Shame we wasted TLS .363 OBP in AAA while Dan Uggla sucked it up for a couple of months. Could have had another win or two.

truth

[Heyward]

Shame we wasted TLS .363 OBP in AAA while Dan Uggla sucked it up for a couple of months. Could have had another 5 to 6 wins.

FYP.

[stpeteirish]

Jason Lane is pitching tomorrow for the Chihuahua's..err Padres. Yeah, he's the same guy who played OF for Houston when they used to be good. Was on the team that beat us in the 16 inning game.

[Runnin]

First time in July BJ went the whole game without striking out. :elefant:

[UNCBlue012]

I haven't been able to see the games, but it seems like BJ has actually been pretty "solid," is that accurate? The stats aren't amazing, but they're pretty productive lately.

[cajunrevenge]

BJ now .252/.312/.356 in the leadoff spot. Not good but a huge improvement over what he was doing. .342 OBP in the last 2 weeks as well.

[UNCBlue012]

BJ now .252/.312/.356 in the leadoff spot. Not good but a huge improvement over what he was doing. .342 OBP in the last 2 weeks as well.

I won't complain. He's finally helping the team... no jinx!