GDT: Atlanta Braves @ NY Mets, July 25th 2013 - Wood Rises Up To the Occasion

[BlackwaterPark]

Simmons 6
RJohnson 8
JUpton 9
Freeman 3
Gattis 7
Uggla 4
CJohnson 5
Laird 2
Wood 1

[thethe]

I would not sit Heyward against a righty. I get that we are 8 up but that boy needs to play to find his groove.

[BlackwaterPark]

Fredi said he wanted him to rest a day to take it easy, or something like that

[stpeteirish]

he's got the wrong Johnson in the two hole.

[Goober Pyle]

he's got the wrong Johnson in the two hole.

LOL. I see what you did there.

[jpx7]

"The current Braves rotation has fewer career starts combined than Tim Hudson has wins." — ESPN

[The Chosen One]

"The current Braves rotation has fewer career starts combined than Tim Hudson has wins." — ESPN


#MAKEUP





(I know that has nothing to do with that quote, I just wanted to throw in a MAKEUP hashtag somewhere).

[The Chosen One]

he's got the wrong Johnson in the two hole.

So far so good. :icwudt:

[weso1]

Good start. Let's get an early run again.

[The Chosen One]

For some reason I knew that was going to happen as soon as Buck was going to commit.

I'll take it! :elefant:

[thethe]

Gattis made that whole play happen because of his awesomeness.

[weso1]

So is reaching first on a K and getting a run home because of it considered small ball?

[jpx7]

#MAKEUP

(I know that has nothing to do with that quote, I just wanted to throw in a MAKEUP hashtag somewhere).

#octotherp (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octotherp#Other_names_in_English)

[The Chosen One]

Two back to back K's. Just as I had envisioned, though without the run.

[weso1]

Uggla with the owl like stare toward Wheeler. Wouldn't mind a good brawl today.

[The Chosen One]

#RISEFORWOOD

[The Chosen One]

That's right Wood, act like you've done it before.

[zitothebrave]

Wood didn't strike out the side #Bum

[jpx7]

Pitch-counts seem like they're going to be a problem for Wood.

[stpeteirish]

Pitch-counts seem like they're going to be a problem for Wood.

and wheeler

[yeezus]

Pitch-counts seem like they're going to be a problem for Wood.

Prob for the rest of his career.

[jpx7]

Prob for the rest of his career.

And at least this season. That's one of my larger worries regarding the loss of Hudson: it's hard to be confident that Wood and Beachy will be able to dependably pitch deep into games.

[datdude12]

BS hits...gotta love em

[jpx7]

How did that single to shallow left fall? GameCast makes it appear as though Simmons should have easily caught it.

[datdude12]

How did that single to shallow left fall? GameCast makes it appear as though Simmons should have easily caught it.

he was shaded up the middle for the DP and it was just far enough away from him

[thethe]

Solid comeback from Wood. Did what he needed to do. I would love to keep this kid.

[zitothebrave]

Solid comeback from Wood. Did what he needed to do. I would love to keep this kid.

We all know that thethe is enamored with Wood :icwudt:

[stpeteirish]

Nats actually ahead in a game (2-0) They must feel awesome.

[jpx7]

Shocking result to end Simmons' PA.

[zitothebrave]

"Andrelton Simmons pops out to second baseman Daniel Murphy. One out."

:Sad:

[stpeteirish]

Simmons popped up the first pitch! Haven't seen that before!

[thethe]

Still waiting on Upton to show something here.

[datdude12]

2 more bs hits...awesome

[thethe]

Wow, they are really smoking the ball now. Ugh...

[Dunit24]

Simmons has 11 jacks but his approach has been terrible all season long. Hes not an all or nothing hitter. I dont know if the coaches have said something and its a habit he cant break or if the coaches are just letting him figure it out for himself.

[Tapate50]

Can't count those dying quail!

[Dalyn]

Pitch-counts seem like they're going to be a problem for Wood.

Yep. The bullpen is going to take a huge hit.

[zitothebrave]

I'm not watching the game (getting ready for work) but as I count it the Mets have 2 soft fly ball singles, an infield single, and I forget the other hit, but IIRC it was a grounder, and I believe only one linedrive today, that was an out. Lol

[Dalyn]

Gattis... :Gasp:

[jsebe10]

Jesus...

[thethe]

Bad play by Gattis. He needs to get ahead of that.

[bravesfan247]

While I think Wood is going to be really good, this isn't a bad thing. Hopefully this shows the Braves they MUST get a SP by the trade deadline.

[thethe]

So many weak hits. So frustrtating. And because the box score doesn't look good people are gonig to want Alex Wood in the pen.

[Dalyn]

So many weak hits. So frustrtating. And because the box score doesn't look good people are gonig to want Alex Wood in the pen.


Wood isn't ready for the rotation (of a competing team), thethe.

[Dalyn]

That at-bat is a perfect example of why he is not ready. Scared to throw him a strike.

[thethe]

Wood isn't ready for the rotation (of a competing team), thethe.

We have two months to make that decision. I am not going to make that decision on two starts. We have a 9 game lead on the Nationals.

[Dunit24]

That at-bat is a perfect example of why he is not ready. Scared to throw him a strike.

To be fair, it seems all of our pitchers have been that way recently

[datdude12]

That at-bat is a perfect example of why he is not ready. Scared to throw him a strike.

rather him walk then get a hit...that ball four was a good pitch

[jpx7]

Jesus...

You rang?

[Dalyn]

:Sad:

[The Chosen One]

Well this sucks.

[thethe]

Gattis cost the Braves twice in that inning in LF. That should have been an easy out at home.

[jsebe10]

Get this fckn child out of there...

[The Chosen One]

Gattis cost the Braves twice in that inning in LF. That should have been an easy out at home.

If Justin throws that, it's probably a 3 bouncer to the catcher.

[Russ2dollas]

I want Wood in the pen so we don't overpay for a lefty reliever.....I think Beachy can be as good as Wood. I don't think they'll put Maholm in the pen.

Gattis looking awful today in LF....looks like what gilesfan said Chris Johnson would look like at 3B.

[The Chosen One]

Get this fckn child out of there...

Chill out.

Please.

[Bdawg2309]

Not any difference than if Maholm were pitching

[Dunit24]

Still early but down 3..yeah our offense scored 8 last night so they will be content for the next week. Dont like our chances.

[Dalyn]

I want Wood in the pen so we don't overpay for a lefty reliever.....I think Beachy can be as good as Wood. I don't think they'll put Maholm in the pen.

Gattis looking awful today in LF....looks like what gilesfan said Chris Johnson would look like at 3B.

As good as Wood? Beachy is better.

[datdude12]

Not any difference than if Maholm were pitching

no different result but Id rather watch wood pitch any day than nibble nibble 88 MPH fastball down the pipe Maholm

[Grayson Dawg]

I know its just the third inning, but GEEZ will the Braves win another series again this year? Currently they have only won 1 series in their last 9 (I think that is correct). Frustrating.

[emk418]

Let's all remember how frustrating Teheran was his first few starts. Let's be a little reasonable folks. It's not like he's getting hit hard.

[Dunit24]

While I think Wood is going to be really good, this isn't a bad thing. Hopefully this shows the Braves they MUST get a SP by the trade deadline.

I agree with this. I know a lot are still satisfied even without Huddy, but our goal isnt to make the playoffs but to win it. Wren aint dumb.

[datdude12]

3 of the batted balls in that inning including 2 hits and the ground ball that brought in a run were qualified by the adjective SOFT on gametracker. That's not even counting the ground ball infield hit...some bad luck there

[Dalyn]

Plenty of time, at least.

[Tapate50]

I'm not watching the game (getting ready for work) but as I count it the Mets have 2 soft fly ball singles, an infield single, and I forget the other hit, but IIRC it was a grounder, and I believe only one linedrive today, that was an out. Lol

The last hit was one Heyward could only dream of zeets! Lol It was tagged.

[jsebe10]

Chill out.
Please.

Sorry. Its frustrating.

[Grayson Dawg]

I'm sorry to continue to slap around the offense, but these guys needed to come and give Wood some runs since he is so young. Like an earlier post mentioned it just seems like this offense is content on the 8 runs they scored last night for a few a days. That is why some of the positive offensive stats this team has put up is very skewed because they will have a strong performance followed up with several weak performances in a row. Stats will indicate they are not that bad, but on an every day basis they stink.
Let's all remember how frustrating Teheran was his first few starts. Let's be a little reasonable folks. It's not like he's getting hit hard.

[Tapate50]

And just like that we are back in it.

Who was that?!?!?

[datdude12]

DAN UGGLA

[thethe]

Bam...its so frustrating to watch him but he will hit 30 homers.

[The Chosen One]

Uggla for LEADOFF.

OR 3rd SLOT

[chopdrew]

I know its just the third inning, but GEEZ will the Braves win another series again this year? Currently they have only won 1 series in their last 9 (I think that is correct). Frustrating.

You've gotta be the most negative "fan" ive ever come across.

[thethe]

Let's all remember how frustrating Teheran was his first few starts. Let's be a little reasonable folks. It's not like he's getting hit hard.

Its odd nobody has learned from Minor/Tehearn. You have to let these kids pitch.

[Tapate50]

Guy seems to be seeing it lots better fwiw

[The Chosen One]

You've gotta be the most negative "fan" ive ever come across.

Probably not. I've seen worse.

There's some on the scout board that haven't been invited here.

like buck588 and ponchoman.

[chopdrew]

Uggla might be coming into one of those times where he carries the team. But he's a "black hole."

This is where we need one of those smileys with the "jerk off" motion...

[Tapate50]

Did they just pitch around CJ?

[thethe]

Did they just pitch around CJ?

No, Wheeler has no control.

[The Chosen One]

Uggla might be coming into one of those times where he carries the team. But he's a "black hole."

This is where we need one of those smileys with the "jerk off" motion...

I was trying to find a good one. :icwudt:

[Dalyn]

Did they just pitch around CJ?

Smart move.

[Dalyn]

Hope he gets good Wood on this one.

[Dalyn]

Nope.

[Julio3000]

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff511/poinsett/bdf0d05b-fd06-484a-baf9-dfa104651065_zps9a108833.jpg

[Tapate50]

Smart move.
It paid off

[Julio3000]

And just like that we are back in it.

Who was that?!?!?

Somebody mentioned his name. Can't quite recall.

[Tapate50]

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff511/poinsett/bdf0d05b-fd06-484a-baf9-dfa104651065_zps9a108833.jpg

OH MAN.

Gold Jerry, Gold!!!

[chopdrew]

Somebody mentioned his name. Can't quite recall.
Mr. "Black Hole." I'd hoped we'd left all the small ball wannabe's at the old board. no such luck.

[Dalyn]

Nice play!

[Grayson Dawg]

facts are negative..not me. Just the facts man!!
You've gotta be the most negative "fan" ive ever come across.

[chopdrew]

facts are negative..not me. Just the facts man!!
I get that its a fact. We all know it. I dont need you whining about it in every game thread. We all understand this team hasnt played as well in july.

[The Chosen One]

Mr. "Black Hole." I'd hoped we'd left all the small ball wannabe's at the old board. no such luck.

He can't be Mr. Black Hole.

That goes to BJ. Not to mention he's actually black!

#NOTRACIST

[chopdrew]

In other news, I thought Alex Wood threw harder than this. He looks like JoJo Reyes right now.

[Dalyn]

Nice inning.

[The Chosen One]

facts are negative..not me. Just the facts man!!


I get that its a fact. We all know it. I dont need you whining about it in every game thread. We all understand this team hasnt played as well in july.

Both chill out ok.

Grayson, it's well documented that this team has struggled for a while now. It was mentioned about 300 times in the GDT yesterday, and I've seen it in the Trade Rumors thread as well.

Let's not continue beating the dead horse and enjoy the game in front of us win---or lose. :cooter:

[The Chosen One]

In other news, I thought Alex Wood threw harder than this. He looks like JoJo Reyes right now.

JoJo couldn't strike anyone out to save his life.

[Julio3000]

JoJo couldn't strike anyone out to save his life.

I'm not sure JoJo could tie his own shoes.

[thethe]

Can we just let Wheeler walk us please. DON"T SWING TRON!

[thethe]

Eh, he hit it hard like he has a lot recently but I woudl really like it if we were more patient with him. Force him to get to two strikes.

[chopdrew]

Both chill out ok.

Grayson, it's well documented that this team has struggled for a while now. It was mentioned about 300 times in the GDT yesterday, and I've seen it in the Trade Rumors thread as well.

Let's not continue beating the dead horse and enjoy the game in front of us win---or lose. :cooter:

I'm sorry. It's my day off, and i dont need his negativity effing up the one day game ive gotten to watch this year. The wife took the cat to her parents for the day and left me with a twelver of coors and moes take out. dont you ruin this for me, grayson.

[Dalyn]

If this is how Simmons wants to hit, at least move him down so the occasional HR will be with runners on.

[thethe]

I'm really not liking Justin at all.

[The Chosen One]

I'm sorry. It's my day off, and i dont need his negativity effing up the one day game ive gotten to watch this year. The wife took the cat to her parents for the day and left me with a twelver of coors and moes take out. dont you ruin this for me, grayson.

Understood. I just don't want people to get into the habit of doing this. Perhaps I will make a Vent thread.

[Grayson Dawg]

Gotcha...sorry to pile on.
Both chill out ok.

Grayson, it's well documented that this team has struggled for a while now. It was mentioned about 300 times in the GDT yesterday, and I've seen it in the Trade Rumors thread as well.

Let's not continue beating the dead horse and enjoy the game in front of us win---or lose. :cooter:

[Braves1976]

I'm still bummed over the Huddy news. I expect losing him will hurt the most when we face Philly and the Nats. He's been great vs the Nats and was great vs Philly his last start too. When he starts vs them we win, that's hard to replace IMO.

BTW, why isn't Heyward playing over Justin today? Justin isn't running well and isn't hitting at all. So we sit Heyward and not him? I don't get it.

[thethe]

Wow, so many hard hit balls.

[Grayson Dawg]

Sorry...enjoy your beer and Moes. Wish I had both.

I'm sorry. It's my day off, and i dont need his negativity effing up the one day game ive gotten to watch this year. The wife took the cat to her parents for the day and left me with a twelver of coors and moes take out. dont you ruin this for me, grayson.

[jpx7]

I'm not sure JoJo could tie his own shoes.

He was only medically cleared to wear velcro.

[thethe]

Wood's velocity is down today. I don't think the yo-yoing from the pen to rotation is goof for him

[The Chosen One]

Wood's velocity is down today. I don't think the yo-yoing from the pen to rotation is goof for him

Generally, pitchers velocity is going to be down because you're conserving energy by stretching it out over 5-6 innings as opposed to gassing it for an inning or two.

Unless you're Justin Verlander and can throw 100mph into the 7th inning after 80 pitches.

[thethe]

Generally, pitchers velocity is going to be down because you're conserving energy by stretching it out over 5-6 innings as opposed to gassing it for an inning or two.

Unless you're Justin Verlander and can throw 100mph into the 7th inning after 80 pitches.

I don't know. I'm pretty sure I read scouting reports that had him in the low 90's consistently in AA.

[thethe]

Freeman, you have to to make that play.

[datdude12]

WOW

[jsebe10]

Christ, Freddie....

[Bdawg2309]

Good job by the defense today............

[Braves1976]

Wood didn't get any breaks today. That was a bad error by Freeman there. It should've been a DP and inning over. I hope it doesn't cost us any runs.

[The Chosen One]

I don't know. I'm pretty sure I read scouting reports that had him in the low 90's consistently in AA.

He started off the game throwing 90-91.

[Garmel]

Why in the hell are we bringing in Loe in this situation?

[Julio3000]

He's was only medically cleared to wear velcro.

Good thing, too, or one of his pitching coaches might have garroted him if he'd had a weapon handy.

[The Chosen One]

Why in the hell are we bringing in Loe in this situation?

You've come to the right place my friend.

This is the place for Fredi's Bullpen Management Tips.

http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Fredi+Gonzalez+Atlanta+Braves+Photo+Day+ZazwBxekio cl.jpg

[datdude12]

I havnt the slightest clue who the Loe guy is? When did we get him? I must be under a rock.

[Julio3000]

This is not a Loe-leverage situation.

[Lville21]

A wild pitch on an intentional walk -- good grief. Thankfully, Byrd wasn't paying much attention.

[Dalyn]

"I don't always manage, but when I do, I manage to do it badly." - Fredi

[Braves1976]

Wow, huge break there. Loe throws a wild pitch but Byrd not paying attention so doesn't score.

I cannot say I trust Loe here, even against the pitcher.

[Bdawg2309]

Who else would they bring in over loe?

[Tapate50]

A wild pitch on an intentional walk -- good grief. Thankfully, Byrd wasn't paying much attention.

All three I saw where all over the place

This guy is not impressive

[Garmel]

That was an interesting intentional walk. Loe almost screwed it up. :P

[NinersSBChamps]

Can we stop all this Wood needs to be in the rotation nonsense now?

[Julio3000]

I havnt the slightest clue who the Loe guy is? When did we get him? I must be under a rock.

They kept his acquisition on the downloe.

[Tapate50]

0-2 to 3-2 on the rookie pitcher...

[thethe]

Nice play by the crappy third baseman.

[Dalyn]

That was a really tough play at third handled nicely.

[Bdawg2309]

Can we stop all this Wood needs to be in the rotation nonsense now?

Based off one start?

[Dalyn]

They kept his acquisition on the downloe.

:icwudt:

[thethe]

Can we stop all this Wood needs to be in the rotation nonsense now?

You have made up your mind already?

[Grayson Dawg]

nice job by a crappy RP.
Nice play by the crappy third baseman.

[datdude12]

Can we stop all this Wood needs to be in the rotation nonsense now?

he didnt exactly get much help today...from the baseball gods or his defense

[Braves1976]

Was that ball four he swung at?

[Dalyn]

If Loe is the answer, Fredi must be high.

[Lville21]

Very nice play by Johnson when he got it on a short-hop with the runner going to 3rd possibly being a distraction -- of course, a miss there means 2 runs for the Mets.

[Tapate50]

I'm not sure I would have gone with "STOMP out Bullying" campaign slogan, just me though

[Garmel]

Loe almost wild pitched in another run and almost walked the pitcher. I don't think you can have an uglier outing without giving up a run. :P

[Runnin]

All three I saw where all over the place

This guy is not impressiveEvidently he doesn't practice his intentional balls.

[Julio3000]

0-2 to 3-2 on the rookie pitcher...

That's why he's the loe man on the bullpen totem pole.

#mayberacist

[thethe]

Freeman is amazing.

[NinersSBChamps]

Tie game.

[Dalyn]

Plunk yeah!

[datdude12]

Freddie!!

[Braves1976]

You have made up your mind already?

Wood wasn't at his best today (didn't have his best stuff IMO), but some were against him at the start. So it's not surprising they'd be quick to respond this way. But the fact is with Huddy out for the season, Wood has to get more of look now.

[Tapate50]

New ball game! Atta boy !

[NinersSBChamps]

Based off one start?

Based on all of his starts.

[Runnin]

Love a HR to CF.

[thethe]

Someone needs to sit Gattis down and explain to him how good he could be if he was a little more selective.

[Dalyn]

Based on all of his starts.

He isn't ready. But people don't want to hear it.

[thethe]

Based on all of his starts.

So his two starts? wowowowowo

[NinersSBChamps]

You have made up your mind already?

Two bad starts against the Mets convinces me he isn't ready for the majors as a starter. Not saying he can't be, but he isn't now.

[Tapate50]

That's why he's the loe man on the bullpen totem pole.

#mayberacist
Excellent

[datdude12]

Based on all of his starts.

all 2 of them!

[TURBO]

I hate early games

[weso1]

Group Freddie Freeman hug.

[Dalyn]

Someone needs to sit Gattis down and explain to him how good he could be if he was a little more selective.

Last time someone tried that, Gattis quit and started working as a janitor.

[Garmel]

Does Uggla have a target painted on him or something?

[jpx7]

Evidently he doesn't practice his intentional balls.

It was a loe-blow to go from stretched-out Wood to all those intentional balls.

[Russ2dollas]

Someone needs to sit Gattis down and explain to him how good he could be if he was a little more selective.

Agree...he's got to stop swinging so fast. Just pick spot and if it's not there take. He's being hyper aggressive. They also need to tell him to take his time in the OF.

[Tapate50]

Wheeler need to be careful beaning our hottest hitter

[jpx7]

BAbdp.

[Braves1976]

CJ just showed why I don't support hitting him high in the order. He has hit into a lot of DP's during his career (though not as many with us thus far). That's not what you want from a two hole hitter. I would hit him higher than his usual 8th though, 7th probably most nights.

[Dalyn]

CJ just showed why I don't support hitting him high in the order. He has hit into a lot of DP's during his career. That's not what you want from a two hole hitter. I would hit him higher than his usual 8th though, 7th probably most nights.


Prado consistently led the team in double-plays.

[Grayson Dawg]

Unless Wren makes a trade for a SP I believe Wood will get at least 2 more starts before Maholm returns. We may not think he is ready, but getting the feeling that Braves brass believes he is ready. I feel certain that he will be in the rotation next Spring.


Two bad starts against the Mets convinces me he isn't ready for the majors as a starter. Not saying he can't be, but he isn't now.

[Lville21]

Giving Loe another inning is going to be a huge mistake.

[Tapate50]

Loe and behold, this guy sucks.

[Garmel]

Yeah, let's have Loe pitch another inning. I'm sure everything will go peachy. /sarcasm

[Braves1976]

Why is that bum Loe still out there with the game tied? Fredi... I didn't even like calling him up, he's been bad all season and didn't impress me in AAA. I know his numbers were not terrible but he wasn't good either.

[Braves1976]

Loe is going to lose this game but this is on Fredi.

[NinersSBChamps]

....clockwork

[thethe]

PLEASE GET A BULLPEN ARM!

[Dalyn]

Pathetic.

[Garmel]

Damn it, Fredi.

[Russ2dollas]

We could use anyone else here.....this guys looks awful.....is CMart ever coming back?

[Garmel]

This must be "Give up day" in Fredi's mind.

[Dalyn]

CJ just showed why I don't support hitting him high in the order. He has hit into a lot of DP's during his career (though not as many with us thus far). That's not what you want from a two hole hitter. I would hit him higher than his usual 8th though, 7th probably most nights.

And Simmons leads the team this year.

[Braves1976]

This why I don't like Fredi, he gives games away to bad teams like Mets. He did this crap in the DH vs them too. We came back but he used our weakest bullpen arms, etc.

[weso1]

My heavens... It really is time to let my Kameron Loe

[Julio3000]

Giving Loe another inning is going to be a huge mistake.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwQW3KW3DCc

[NinersSBChamps]

Wow this is getting out of hand.

[Dalyn]

Unbelievable.

[Braves1976]

Fredi gave this game away by refusing to take Loe out.

[TURBO]

I defend Fredi a lot, but this is terrible.

[jpx7]

My heavens... It really is time to let my Kameron Loe

Swing Loe sweet Kameron?

[thethe]

Whatever....still up 8 games on the Nats after today probably.

[Grayson Dawg]

That was head scratcher to be certain. Another injury that has flown under the radar IMO was Martinez. He so good in the long relief situations.
Why is that bum Loe still out there with the game tied? Fredi... I didn't even like calling him up, he's been bad all season and didn't impress me in AAA. I know his numbers were not terrible but he wasn't good either.

[Russ2dollas]

Letting this guy pitch to Wright should be a fineable offense

[Dalyn]

What a terrible call.

Wren should toss Fredi, too.

[Jay212033]

What's the score gameday is frozen

[Garmel]

Fredi deserves a firing for this. Fredi should be glad we're corporate owned because an owner wouldn't put up with this crap.

[Dalyn]

Ego.

[Dalyn]

What's the score gameday is frozen


8-4

[Braves1976]

Loe is still in there, lol.

[The Chosen One]

Fredi doesn't love baseball.

Purposely got himself ejected so he could go have a beer in the locker room.

[Bdawg2309]

Who's idiot idea was it to call up loe?

& LOL @ reed....

[Dalyn]

Who's idiot idea was it to call up loe?

& LOL @ reed....

Reed saw the ball clearly hit the railing. Still, he needs to get it in.

[Bdawg2309]

Should wren get fired for acquiring loe?

[TURBO]

Fredi doesn't love baseball.

Purposely got himself ejected so he could go have a beer in the locker room.

Fredi Lovies Beer? Patio=Fredi?

[thethe]

8-4

LOL

[Dalyn]

Fredi doesn't love baseball.

Purposely got himself ejected so he could go have a beer in the locker room.

Probably a Strawberry Daiquiri.

[Braves1976]

If we end up blowing this lead, games like this will be what I look back on. I was shocked Loe was even called up because he looked bad to me in AAA despite soso numbers. We had better options but Fredi loves his veterans, even those that are bad pitchers.

[The Chosen One]

Fredi Lovies Beer? Patio=Fredi?
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[bosco]

Maybe Fredi wanted to get 100 pitches out of Loe.

[Julio3000]

LOL

LOE

[jpx7]

Fredi doesn't love baseball.

Purposely got himself ejected so he could go have a beer in the locker room.

He knew Jason brought those aqua-tops today, and wanted to get bumping early with him and Chip.

#gameonpantsoff

[Dalyn]

Should wren get fired for acquiring loe?

Wren is the monkey who threw **** at the team. Fredi picked it up and smeared it over the locker room. And ate a little.

[Bdawg2309]

Braves need multiple relievers
Ayala, loe, varvaro, carpenter...,yikes

[Braves1976]

We waste our best in games like last night with big leads, and then use Loe in a tied game we come back in. Way to kill another rally vs the Mets Fredi (just like you did in Atlanta leading to them sweeping us in a DH).

[Julio3000]

He knew Jason brought those aqua-tops today, and wanted to get bumping early with him and Chip.

#gameonpantsoff

BOOMS

[bravesnumberone]

You've got to be effing kidding me. Chance to take three of four and just wave the damn flag. IS IT THAT HARD TO WIN CONSECUTIVE GAMES????

[Julio3000]

Wren is the monkey who threw **** at the team. Fredi picked it up and smeared it over the locker room. And ate a little.

Anyone who wants to complain about the team should take notes. This is how it's done.

[Dalyn]

How is he still in there? This is ridiculous.

[Julio3000]

How is he still in there? This is ridiculous.

He's long since been laid loe.

[emk418]

We are in lots of trouble.

[Braves1976]

This is inexcusable. Still no one up in our bullpen. If I see Loe again in an Atlanta uniform it will be too soon.

[Gary82]

Splitting against the friggin Mets. Are you kidding me? This is a new Loe.

[weso1]

My mlb.tv mercifully went down right after Buck's hit. It's like my computer is a Braves fan and just said eff it.

[Braves1976]

We cannot give games away like this, esp. since we lost Huddy for season. I doubt who ever replaces him goes deep into games as often as him.

[Grayson Dawg]

Remember we lost a series to the Mets at home few weeks ago. Winning a series seems unattainable for this team right now.

Splitting against the friggin Mets. Are you kidding me? This is a new Loe.

[Dalyn]

Wow. Nice play. Took a run off the board. 4-4-3 (Braves, Mets, Fredi)

[Gary82]

Nats are winning, so the lead will go back to 8 over them.

[Dalyn]

We cannot give games away like this, esp. since we lost Huddy for season. I doubt who ever replaces him goes deep into games as often as him.


:Gasp:

[Braves1976]

Loe's ERA already over 7.00 is now 8.15 on the year. He use to be an okay pitcher, but that was then and this is now. He's done put a fork in him.

[Lville21]

A loss means the Braves will be 7-7 vs. the Mets this year. Even the Marlins are 8-3 against these guys this year.

[Grayson Dawg]

now, now...we have 3 more at bats so don't give just yet.

:eusa_naughty:



Nats are winning, so the lead will go back to 8 over them.

[Jay212033]

8-4

Why lie?

[Dalyn]

If we lose this game, I am going to be Loe all day. Is this Kameron?

[The Chosen One]

A loss means the Braves will be 7-7 vs. the Mets this year. Even the Marlins are 8-3 against these guys this year.

Remember those years we were really really good and we always sucked against the Marlins who were in the cellar?

[Dalyn]

Why lie?



Johnson made a nice play and took a run off the board.

[goldfly]

that we left Loe out there cause he was up 2nd the next inning is absurd

[Jay212033]

Johnson made a nice play and took a run off the board.

You made that statement 10 mins ago

[bravebonebook]

OMG, I'm afraid the Cardinals are going to kill this team. They're going to play with them like a cat with a mouse.

[The Chosen One]

LAIRD FEAR

[Dalyn]

You made that statement 10 mins ago

Evidently you need to download a sarcasm app.

[Garmel]

I wonder who Fredi is sending out to pitch next inning? Kolb? Reitsma?

[bravesnumberone]

Was there literally NO ONE else on the farm they could call up? And is there anyway Fredi can be put in timeout or something?

[The Chosen One]

Time for the Talisman to get it going. :banana:

[Lville21]

Georgie Boy will spark a rally here.

[Dalyn]

Constanza is going to go deep. Right in front of the pitcher.

[Russ2dollas]

we clear Laird, and they PH for Loe....and we aren't where we are now.

[Braves1976]

Was there literally NO ONE else on the farm they could call up? And is there anyway Fredi can be put in timeout or something?

There were multiple better options including Obispo. But Fredi likes his vets even if washed up vets.

[Dalyn]

Hope the Mets bring in Loe.

[Garmel]

Pirates are now only down by one. Go Pirates!

[ESP47]

Should have just let Loe hit there.