August 31, 2014: GDT: Marlins (Eovaldi) @ Braves (Wood)

[NinersSBChamps]

Miami Marlins @ Atlanta Braves, 5:10 P.M. ET

Marlins
LF: Christian Yelich
2B: Donovan Solano
RF: Giancarlo Stanton
3B: Casey McGehee
1B: Jeff Baker
CF: Marcell Ozuna
SS: Adeiny Hechavarria
C: Jeff Mathis
SP: Nathan Eovaldi

Braves
RF: Jason Heyward
3B: Philip Gosselin
1B: Freddie Freeman
LF: Justin Upton
C: Evan Gattis
2B: Tommy La Stella
SS: Andrelton Simmons
CF: B.J. Upton
SP: Alex Wood

It's pathetic that that guy is in the lineup.

[cajunrevenge]

I can see posters of him with the slogan "don't be THAT guy' on it.

[The Chosen One]

Let's rejoice no CJ in. So that's a moral victory.

[NinersSBChamps]

Pirates lost. Cardinals are trailing late. Giants are up early on.

[NinersSBChamps]

And just like that the Cubs blow their lead and are now tied with the Cardinals.

[NinersSBChamps]

Jason makes a great play and then La Stella..

[NinersSBChamps]

Okay Alex there is your run. Lock the fish down.

[NinersSBChamps]

Cardinals won.

[NinersSBChamps]

Clearing the 8 and 9 hitters again.

[Garmel]

Alex is dealing.

[NinersSBChamps]

Wow Alex is really taking advantage of the shadows right now.

[Garmel]

POS offense.

[NinersSBChamps]

lol same old Braves..

[Garmel]

Way to go, Alex!

[NinersSBChamps]

Wow Alex dug deep to get out of that hole! Way to pitch!!

[AerchAngel]

Alex "gives me a" Wood(y) = SMH

[bravesnumberone]

Unbelievable pitching from Wood. It's infuriating that he always has no room for error

[Mrs. Meta]

Simmons... Your swing... Is...

[buck75]

The Goose is loose. Bring up Cunningham.

[thethe]

So Wood may be our best pitcher. I really hope this kid can somehow stay healthy. Legit TOR pitcher.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Have yourself a day, Mr. Wood

[USMA76]

12 strikeouts in 8 innings. That's Kimbrel-esque.

[AerchAngel]

So Wood may be our best pitcher. I really hope this kid can somehow stay healthy. Legit TOR pitcher.

You have a solid case, he and Teheran are battling for that spot.

[thewupk]

So Wood may be our best pitcher. I really hope this kid can somehow stay healthy. Legit TOR pitcher.

His mechanics tell me he's likely going to have another TJS soon. But whatever, ride his arm while we can.

[Garmel]

Pitch hit La Stella for CJ against a RH? Further proof our manager is a freaking moron.

[Ampere]

Pitch hit La Stella for CJ against a RH? Further proof our manager is a freaking moron.

Yeah, a baffling move. It hurts us both offensively and defensively.

[The Chosen One]

2 hits for BJ. What a game by Fredi.

[thewupk]

Might be the best swing I've seen BJ take this year.

[Garmel]

BJ has two hits today. We'll never get him out of the lineup now.

[buck75]

Yeah, a baffling move. It hurts us both offensively and defensively.

Pretty crazy. Hopefully Kimbrel will shut them down.

[The Chosen One]

Is Ramos related to Varvaro? They have the same tendencies and quirks and motion.

[thewupk]

Sad when Doumit is your best bench option

[USMA76]

Doughnut strikes out swinging at three pitches--none of which came within a foot of the strike zone.

[buck75]

Hope Terdo does great as a pinch-bitter in Sept.

[cajunrevenge]

His mechanics tell me he's likely going to have another TJS soon. But whatever, ride his arm while we can.

There is a 5 year period after TJ surgery where pitchers are generally healthier. Wood is still under that 5 year window. I would highly consider trading him soon after he exits that window.

[Braves1976]

Pitch hit La Stella for CJ against a RH? Further proof our manager is a freaking moron.

Fredi actually brought CJ in the top half moving Gosselin to second. Which makes the move even worse.

[CrimsonCowboy]

I'm afraid he's safe

But it is soooooooooooooooooo close

[buck75]

Nice play by CJ either way.

[thewupk]

tie goes to the runner, right

[NinersSBChamps]

You can't overturn this call.

[USMA76]

Will it be overturned? I haven't seen a replay angle that looks conclusive so will hope for the best.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Call stands!

[thewupk]

boom. heck of a play there

[NinersSBChamps]

There is a 5 year period after TJ surgery where pitchers are generally healthier. Wood is still under that 5 year window. I would highly consider trading him soon after he exits that window.

Medlen, Beachy, and Venters defy the logic of being healthier.

[USMA76]

Glad it was upheld. Probably the best defensive play I've seen from CJ and in a big spot, no less.

[jason27nc]

tie goes to the runner, right

No. That is a little league myth.

[Braves1976]

I'm surprised we got that call, I guess the tie doesn't go to the runner when the call on the field is out.

[thethe]

If Wood keeps on throwing so many innings will they let him get past the 40 innings barrier increase from last year?

[NinersSBChamps]

BJ has two hits today. We'll never get him out of the lineup now.

He has batted between .200-.220 all season long. If that doesn't get you pulled from the lineup, nothing will.

[NinersSBChamps]

If Wood keeps on throwing so many innings will they let him get past the 40 innings barrier increase from last year?

And what barrier is that? With 25 games remaining after tonight he is going to hit 40 more IP if that is what you mean.

[USMA76]

Why was TLS playing so close to second base? This game would be over if he were positioned conventionally.

[CrimsonCowboy]

http://i.imgur.com/P6x0U.gif

[buck75]

Great pitching today

[USMA76]

Crimson Cowboy, your broadcast is well ahead of mine. I saw your "victory" .gif two pitches before the final strike. It kind of gave away the ending but no complaints from me. 8^)

[thewupk]

No. That is a little league myth.

actually it depends on what umpire you talk to. some have different interpretations of the rule. but it needed conclusive evidence to overturn and there was none

[50PoundHead]

Why was TLS playing so close to second base? This game would be over if he were positioned conventionally.

Gosselin was playing second, but your point still stands.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Crimson Cowboy, your broadcast is well ahead of mine. I saw your "victory" .gif two pitches before the final strike. It kind of gave away the ending but no complaints from me. 8^)

I actually posted it a bit early. I thought that foul ball by the last hitter with two strikes was a swing and a miss. Had to edit it real quick before Craig actually did strike him out. Didn't want to jinx it after all.:icon_biggrin:

[depley]

I really like Alex Wood, to even think of trading him would be ridiculous.
For me he and Teheran make up 2 #1 starters. just look at hits allowed vs innings pitched.

[Braves1976]

Why was TLS playing so close to second base? This game would be over if he were positioned conventionally.

That was Gosselin, CJ was brought in for TLS so Gosselin moved to second. Fredi will get credit for the move based on the play by CJ in the 9th. But CJ is so slow he makes plays routine for others look like web gems, at least when he actually shows more range than a statue. Plus his arm isn't really up to par for third, it is borderline at best. Gosselin is actually good at third, but he is also good defensively at second too.

[Braves1976]

Gosselin was playing second, but your point still stands.

We do use some odd positioning at times.

[USMA76]

Gosselin was playing second, but your point still stands.

Oops, my bad.

[cajunrevenge]

Medlen, Beachy, and Venters defy the logic of being healthier.

The 5 year window only applies to first TJ sugery. Most pitchers are done after 2 TJ surgeries. Beachy I think it was questionable that he was ever really healthy after the first surgery. Medlen is the one that just came out of nowhere and defies all logic.

[buck75]

Would like to see if LaStella could play 3B espescially if Peraza plays a lot of 2B next year. Glad we have young infielders!

[cajunrevenge]

I really like Alex Wood, to even think of trading him would be ridiculous.
For me he and Teheran make up 2 #1 starters. just look at hits allowed vs innings pitched.

People said the same thing of Hanson. Better to trade a player a year too early than a year too late. I think we should wait at least till he is in arbitration and getting expensive.

[Braves1976]

Would like to see if LaStella could play 3B espescially if Peraza plays a lot of 2B next year. Glad we have young infielders!

They say he doesn't have the arm for third (and from what I've seen that makes sense), but there has been talk about left field when Peraza ready.

[NinersSBChamps]

The 5 year window only applies to first TJ sugery. Most pitchers are done after 2 TJ surgeries. Beachy I think it was questionable that he was ever really healthy after the first surgery. Medlen is the one that just came out of nowhere and defies all logic.

Gotcha.

[Braves1976]

BTW, our best shot at a Wild Card spot now is to beat out either the Cardinals or Brewers. They both have an easy schedule minus 7 games head-to-head in Sept. Those games are where we'll need to catch and pass one of them. The Giants have a real cakewalk of a schedule left and we are three back in the loss column to them. So while we could possibly catch them, it is unlikely minus a really hot Sept. IMO.

To sum it up, if we just keep winning series from here on out, and even if we say lose one series. As long as we stay away from any more losing streaks, then will catch and likely pass either the Cardinals or Brewers.

[rico43]

For the record, I am really liking the rotation right now,.

[NinersSBChamps]

BTW, our best shot at a Wild Card spot now is to beat out either the Cardinals or Brewers. They both have an easy schedule minus 7 games head-to-head in Sept. Those games are where we'll need to catch and pass one of them. The Giants have a real cakewalk of a schedule left and we are three back in the loss column to them. So while we could possibly catch them, it is unlikely minus a really hot Sept. IMO.

To sum it up, if we just keep winning series from here on out, and even if we say lose one series. As long as we stay away from any more losing streaks, then will catch and likely pass either the Cardinals or Brewers.
That sounds good. However given the streakiness of the team I don't see consistency all of a sudden showing up.

[cajunrevenge]

Cards play pirates for 3 and then Brewers for 4 next week. It's great that it guarantees 1 will lose but it also guarantees one will win.

The Giants I agree I don't think we will catch. They have 2 games tomorrow. Maybe we get lucky and we win and they lose both but I doubt that will happen. Either way it's nice to have a real playoff race. The last time we had a real race it was only because of an epic collapse.

[thethe]

For the record, I am really liking the rotation right now,.

With Minor going well we could have sick pitching in a 4 game series.

[Braves1976]

Cards play pirates for 3 and then Brewers for 4 next week. It's great that it guarantees 1 will lose but it also guarantees one will win.

The Giants I agree I don't think we will catch. They have 2 games tomorrow. Maybe we get lucky and we win and they lose both but I doubt that will happen. Either way it's nice to have a real playoff race. The last time we had a real race it was only because of an epic collapse.

Good point, which means most likely if we make it in we'll be playing the Wild Card game in S.F. on the road. That is minus the Giants somehow blowing it with their cakewalk easy schedule.

[Braves1976]

With Minor going well we could have sick pitching in a 4 game series.

I'm sure the Nats want no part of us in the playoffs. They will be going hard to knock us out of playoff contention to make sure of that next week.

[cajunrevenge]

With Minor going well we could have sick pitching in a 4 game series.

Anyone but the Dodgers and I like our chances in a series.

[cajunrevenge]

I'm sure the Nats want no part of us in the playoffs. They will be going hard to knock us out of playoff contention to make sure of that next week.

How awesome would it be to win the play in game and beat the Nats in the NLDS.

[Heyward]

That sounds good. However given the streakiness of the team I don't see consistency all of a sudden showing up.

Same, we'll probably fall 2-3 games out, maybe a few more out.

[Braves1976]

How awesome would it be to win the play in game and beat the Nats in the NLDS.

I believe we would if we get in and beat the Giants. The hardest part will be getting in and beating the Giants, but if that does happen I'll take us over the Nats.

[Braves1976]

Same, we'll probably fall 2-3 games out, maybe a few more out.
Shouldn't you be sitting on your Daddy's lap giving him props for today's win?

[holden]

Chris Johnson, defensive replacement.

Your 2014 Atlanta Braves! Just throw logic out the window.

[USMA76]

I believe we would if we get in and beat the Giants. The hardest part will be getting in and beating the Giants, but if that does happen I'll take us over the Nats.

I like our chances against the Gnats. We own their @$$es and they know it. However, beating the Giants in a one game crapshoot is far more problematic.

[zitothebrave]

They say he doesn't have the arm for third (and from what I've seen that makes sense), but there has been talk about left field when Peraza ready.

I could go for that. But I'd rather just have Peraza at 3B unless we get a real long term 3B.

[zitothebrave]

Chris Johnson, defensive replacement.

Your 2014 Atlanta Braves! Just throw logic out the window.

Fredi couldn't handle the good defense at 3B.

[Heyward]

Shouldn't you be sitting on your Daddy's lap giving him props for today's win?

Is this supposed to be funny?

Because it's not, we'll probably choke, it's what the Braves always do.

I wont get my hopes up.

[CyYoung31]

I'm sure the Nats want no part of us in the playoffs. They will be going hard to knock us out of playoff contention to make sure of that next week.

This doesn't really make sense. If they can beat us in September with us fighting for our playoff lives, then they can beat us in the playoffs.

[zitothebrave]

Watching the Heyward grab, I totally cannot see how he would be the most amazing defender in RF. Totally impossible for someone who can run in from RF to make a sliding grab just in front of the wall. He never gets chances to make catches hahahaha.

[Braves1976]

This doesn't really make sense. If they can beat us in September with us fighting for our playoff lives, then they can beat us in the playoffs.

Wow, where in that post did I say they'd beat us in Sept? I didn't and you apparently missed the point. Which was mostly that they know what a threat we are to them.

[CyYoung31]

Wow, where in that post did I say they'd beat us in Sept? I didn't and you apparently missed the point. Which was mostly that they know what a threat we are to them.

I didn't miss the point. You missed mine. The Nationals are going to be playing hard not to keep us out of the playoffs, but to wrap up the division. If they can manage to best us in September with our backs to the wall, I don't see why they'd be worried about us in a playoff series.

[Braves1976]

I didn't miss the point. You missed mine. The Nationals are going to be playing hard not to keep us out of the playoffs, but to wrap up the division. If they can manage to best us in September with our backs to the wall, I don't see why they'd be worried about us in a playoff series.

Actually, this just tells me you ignored and/or rejected my point. Which is fine aside from the manner you did so. I also disagree that it cannot be both as your comments suggest. In other words, while I agree they will be aiming to wrap up the division, it doesn't mean they're not hoping to knock us out of playoff contention in the process too.

Further, I am sure plenty of others would see why they'd be worried about us should we meet in the playoffs. The fact is one series regardless to how it goes isn't likely to erase from their memory how we've owned them for a good while now.

[CyYoung31]

Actually, this just tells me you ignored and/or rejected my point. Which is fine aside from the manner you did so. I also disagree that it cannot be both as your comments suggest. In other words, while I agree they will be aiming to wrap up the division, it doesn't mean they're not hoping to knock us out of playoff contention in the process too.

Further, I am sure plenty of others would see why they'd be worried about us should we meet in the playoffs. The fact is one series regardless to how it goes isn't likely to erase from their memory how we've owned them for a good while now.

What manner? Sensitive much? And I did not miss/ignore your point at all.

Of course they're going to want to knock us out of contention, just like we would in the same situation. But it's not because they're scared of us. They know as well as we do that any team can beat another in a short series. It doesn't matter who the better team is or what their past successes are. Why worry?

[NinersSBChamps]

http://glynnorman.com/wp-content/uploads//2014/08/miss-the-point.png

[UNCBlue012]

I love Alex Wood. I've wore it out, but I've said I thought he could be our number one over even Teheran. I'm not saying he definetly will be, but he good. The thing with him is praying he stays healthy...

Wood
Teheran
Minor
Santana (I hope)
Harang/Hale/Medlen/whatever happens.

Great rotation for the next year.

That being said. Let's make some leaps this year and win this! Or at least get in the playoffs!

[CyYoung31]

http://glynnorman.com/wp-content/uploads//2014/08/miss-the-point.png

His point: The Nationals are scared of us in the playoffs.

My point: They're not, or they shouldn't be.

I know you love baiting, but try to mind your own business.

[Runnin]

http://glynnorman.com/wp-content/uploads//2014/08/miss-the-point.png
That looks like BJ's route after a flyball.

[AerchAngel]

That looks like BJ's route after a flyball.

LMAO!!!!

[thethe]

If we could sneak into the playoffs we have a shot just because our top 3 pitchers are that good. I doubt anyone is looking forward to playing the Braves come postseason time.

[NinersSBChamps]

His point: The Nationals are scared of us in the playoffs.

My point: They're not, or they shouldn't be.

I know you love baiting, but try to mind your own business.
Rough day for ya?

If something like a picture gets that far under your skin. Well I don't know what to tell you

[CyYoung31]

Rough day for ya?

If something like a picture gets that far under your skin. Well I don't know what to tell you

It didn't get under my skin. You're constant baiting is though, and it's not just me.

[NinersSBChamps]

It didn't get under my skin. You're constant baiting is though, and it's not just me.

I was posting a stupid picture. I guess I am don't understand online terminology. I don't see what or how that is baiting. Anyway have a grand night.

[CyYoung31]

I was posting a stupid picture. I guess I am don't understand online terminology. I don't see what or how that is baiting. Anyway have a grand night.

My balls are huge.