GDT 7/27/13 : Cardinals at Braves (Heyward leading off, Simmons 8th)

[ChapelHillMatt]

Is this the lineup everyone has been hoping to see?

Heyward
Upton
Freeman
Gattis
McCann
Uggla
Johnson
Simmons
Teheran

[The Chosen One]

Fredi wins one game against a good team and gets cocky with his line up.

[nsacpi]

Never thought Fredi would do something so rad

[PawPawMaxwell]

Fredi wins one game against a good team and gets cocky with his line up.

Yeah But watch Simmons go 3 for 5 and back to the top tomorrow.

[zitothebrave]

Pretty close to what I'd do. Jason leading off ftw!

[Hulavol]

This is great!

[nsacpi]

It suddenly becomes very important that we win today

[zitothebrave]

It suddenly becomes very important that we win today

I hope we score 10 runs! #notgonnahappen

[zitothebrave]

If Freeman goes 0 fer today then I'll know that someone put a curse on the 3 spot at the end of April.

[ChapelHillMatt]

It suddenly becomes very important that we win today

I don't think that means this lineup becomes permanent. Fredi seems to have a different lineup everyday.

[zitothebrave]

I don't think that means this lineup becomes permanent. Fredi seems to have a different lineup everyday.

I can deal with different lineups, but Simmons has to be hitting 8th. I could care less about the other 7 guys (when BJ is out) because they'll all contribute. Only time Simmons should be hitting higher that 8th is if BJ comes back still sucking.

[nsacpi]

I don't think that means this lineup becomes permanent. Fredi seems to have a different lineup everyday.

Fredi's likes to tinker. But there are periods when he sticks to a set lineup when he is satisfied.

[BravesBlock]

Wow!
I can't believe he is actually making these changes. I love it! If they do produce today I hope Feddi will keep this for awhile.

[gtcway]

Great looking lineup. Glad I can watch on Fox today:tchop:

[Dalyn]

Holy butt plunk.

[bravesnumberone]

In the words of Quagmire...

Oh my God.....Oh God.....Oh my God......

[Prikichi]

Best lineup of this season imo

[Julio3000]

Holy butt plunk.

My thoughts exactly.

[Hulavol]

My thoughts exactly.

Ditto!

[nsacpi]

#massiveapplauseforfredi is trending

[jpx7]

Hit a home run, lead off the next day. Method meets madness.

But this is a great ordering of the offense.

[david55]

FROM:DOB

Posted by DOB at 1:11 p.m. Jul. 27, 2013


Fredi on batting Heyward leadoff: “He draws base on balls. He’s dangerous. Looking at the stats last night when I got home, he’s only done it twice. He’s only led off in his career twice. I think he’s a guy to do it. It also splits up the left-handers, and going into the game today I knew I maybe wanted to hit Justin Upton in the 2-hole. And there were a couple of different options there; you could put (Upton) in the 2-hole or the 7-hole, but maybe let Chris hit in the 7-hole and drive in some runs in that spot, and get Justin going a little bit in the 2-hole.”

[Dalyn]

In light of recent events, I sure hope Teheran does not go deep today.

[JusticeForAll23]

It's been 18 days since we've won two in a row. That's gotta end some time doesn't it?

[Julio3000]

Hit a home run, lead off the next day. Method meets madness.

But this is a great ordering of the offense.

Heads ain't Fredi.

[Dalyn]

It's been 18 days since we've won two in a row. That's gotta end some time doesn't it?


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[sentenza]

and of course!
Holliday is activated today by the Cards!
Can't they wait 2 more days? :mad0182::mad0182:

[Julio3000]

FROM:DOB

Posted by DOB at 1:11 p.m. Jul. 27, 2013


Fredi on batting Heyward leadoff: “He draws base on balls. He’s dangerous. Looking at the stats last night when I got home, he’s only done it twice. He’s only led off in his career twice. I think he’s a guy to do it. It also splits up the left-handers, and going into the game today I knew I maybe wanted to hit Justin Upton in the 2-hole. And there were a couple of different options there; you could put (Upton) in the 2-hole or the 7-hole, but maybe let Chris hit in the 7-hole and drive in some runs in that spot, and get Justin going a little bit in the 2-hole.”

I get the impression that Fredi's mind is sort of a disordered, chaotic place.

[sentenza]

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Cards lineup:

2B Matt Carpenter
RF Carlos Beltran
LF Matt Holliday
1B Allen Craig
C Yadier Molina
3B Ryan Freese
CF Jon Jay
SS Descalso
P Joe Kelly

[stpeteirish]

St Louis also tinkering:
2b Carpenter
RF Beltran
LF Holiday
1b Craig
c Molina
3b Freese
CF Jay
SS Delcasio
P Kelly

[Dalyn]

I get the impression that Fredi's mind is sort of a disordered, chaotic place.

I think he has RFMD.

[JusticeForAll23]

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Maybe we should jut stick with what's working. We've managed to increase our lead in the division by 2.5 games since then.

[Dalyn]

FROM:DOB

Posted by DOB at 1:11 p.m. Jul. 27, 2013


Fredi on batting Heyward leadoff: “Looking at the stats last night when I got home...”

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[Dalyn]

Maybe we should jut stick with what's working. We've managed to increase our lead in the division by 2.5 games since then.



Right? :happy0157:

[Gary82]

Is this the lineup everyone has been hoping to see?

Heyward
Upton
Freeman
Gattis
McCann
Uggla
Johnson
Simmons
Teheran

Look at that beautiful thing. LOOK AT IT. It probably won't last.

[parkvadawg]

Of course finally Fredi gets it right and I pay 11 million dollars for the MLB package to not have the game on because of FOX. Guess I'm drinking and streaking instead of watching

[TURBO]

Of course finally Fredi gets it right and I pay 11 million dollars for the MLB package to not have the game on because of FOX. Guess I'm drinking and streaking instead of watching

You might overpaying, but I have same problem/

[TURBO]

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[The Chosen One]

Of course finally Fredi gets it right and I pay 11 million dollars for the MLB package to not have the game on because of FOX. Guess I'm drinking and streaking instead of watching

Www.atdhe.tv

[Dalyn]

"Do you see where the shadow rules the land?"

"Yes, Father. Is that the postseason?"

"It is the leadoff spot. You must never go there, my son. It is a dark and dangerous place, haunted by popups and strikeouts and double-plays."

[bravesnumberone]

Oh my God, do we really have to sit through Joe Buck for a Cardinals game? That's not biased at all...

[Gary82]

FOX announcers agree that the infield fly rule was correctly called. What a bunch of ****ing idiots.

[Bj1133]

Oh my God, do we really have to sit through Joe Buck and McCarver for a Cardinals game? That's not biased at all...

Its not McCarver

Still can't believe people think that infield fly was the correct call - Kozma did not establish himself under that ball

[Julio3000]

FOX announcers agree that the infield fly rule was correctly called. What a bunch of ****ing idiots.

Other than a Cards homer or a shameless MLB knob-slobber, who could possibly have that opinion?

Oh.

[Bj1133]

Nice play by Uggla there

[bravesnumberone]

Its not McCarver

Still can't believe people think that infield fly was the correct call - Kozma did not establish himself under that ball

Yep, caught that and edited it. Buck is bad enough.

Yes, that call is still one of the worst ever.

[Gary82]

Damn it Uggla. He was out!

[bravesnumberone]

Damnit Uggla. Catch the f**** ball.

[Dalyn]

Its not McCarver

Still can't believe people think that infield fly was the correct call - Kozma did not establish himself under that ball


And the umpire didn't even make the call until it was obvious that the ball was going to drop.

[Bj1133]

Tough hop on Uggla, but the play probably should have been made

[FUEagle]

They were playing no doubles defense and of course Holliday ends up with a double

[ProbationDeac]

They really are terrible. Thank goodness for the radio with Jim and Don!

[O'Dandelo]

Got a good feeling about today's game. No cable for me so today's FOX game is a rare TV treat.

I snapped my Minor losing streak at the Ted last night; he'd been 0-2 this year when I was at the game, while when anyone else started and I was there, the Braves were 7-0.

[Dalyn]

:banana:

[Gary82]

Nice play by Julio. I like this kid more and more.

[Bj1133]

Julio has reflexes like a cat - that's why his friends call him "Whiskers"

[parkvadawg]

Got out of the first. Its now over for the Cardinals

[Dalyn]

Julio has reflexes like a cat - that's why his friends call him "Whiskers"

Actually, they call him Whiskers because he eats cat food.

[Dalyn]

Got a good feeling about today's game. No cable for me so today's FOX game is a rare TV treat.

I snapped my Minor losing streak at the Ted last night; he'd been 0-2 this year when I was at the game, while when anyone else started and I was there, the Braves were 7-0.

Welcome to the board!

[BravesBlock]

FOX announcers agree that the infield fly rule was correctly called. What a bunch of ****ing idiots.

Hopefully the new 24 hour Fox channel will bring some balance to these announcers. At least they will focus on more teams than Boston and NY because ESPN has that market saturated.

[sentenza]

I'm sitting on my balcony at 100 °F! Everything is wet! Only the beer is cold!

Watching soccer on TV and baseball with ESPN Camecast!

Now show me something to cool down!

[Dalyn]

Nice at-bat.

[parkvadawg]

Great job

[sentenza]

11-pitch first inning for Kelly! Now start to take more pitches!

[parkvadawg]

Gattis is a poor mans Babe Ruth

[bravesnumberone]

INFIELD FLY

[Dalyn]

Nice inning.

[Krovahn]

So happy I found this place. :D So many familiar faces. I am enjoying the lineup today, hoping it goes good.

[Dalyn]

Good start.

[Dalyn]

So happy I found this place. :D So many familiar faces. I am enjoying the lineup today, hoping it goes good.


Welcome!

[parkvadawg]

Let's get em

[Dalyn]

Johnson keeps hitting.

[Bj1133]

All he does is hit

[Gary82]

BABIP

[Krovahn]

Welcome!
Thanks, mate!

[bravesnumberone]

Vomit.

[Gary82]

POPUP:roll:

[O'Dandelo]

The King of Pop-ups.

[Bj1133]

Andrelton should have crushed that one

[Dalyn]

Terrible pitch. Simmons should've roasted it.

[parkvadawg]

POPUP:roll:

Its just the circle of life

[Dalyn]

Its just the circle of life

:icwudt:

[sentenza]

1. pitch a ball?
Never!

[O'Dandelo]

Teheran has some poise today.

[Gary82]

Teheran looks good.

[Krovahn]

Another beautiful inning for Teheran.

[sentenza]

Its just the circle of life

This "lion king" thing is out of control now! :cooter:

[parkvadawg]

Get is started Jason

[bravesnumberone]

OK Heyward, you're leadoff now. Make it happen.

[bravesnumberone]

Keeping up the Simmons tradition.

[parkvadawg]

Keeping up the Simmons tradition.

Just pray he gives him more than one chance

[Gary82]

way to go justin!

[BravesBlock]

Question for the board. If you could only keep one player between Justin or Jason who would you keep?
I keep Justin.

[parkvadawg]

Nice

[Gary82]

Well, that ends that.

[parkvadawg]

Question for the board. If you could only keep one player between Justin or Jason who would you keep?
I keep Justin.

Close for me. Justin is better offensively, Jason by far everywhere else

[bravesnumberone]

Heavy feet.

[parkvadawg]

Well, that ends that.

Contact is overrated

[datdude12]

Question for the board. If you could only keep one player between Justin or Jason who would you keep?
I keep Justin.
Jason every day and twice on sunday...5 x the all around player upton is

[parkvadawg]

Teach him to ever hit a double again

[bravesnumberone]

Excellent pitch. That's how you go after guys.

[Gary82]

Nice comeback against Yadier. Teheran painted a 94mph fastball for strike three.

[datdude12]

Jason every day and twice on sunday...5 x the all around player upton is

not to mention jason has more war in 3+ seasons than upton does in 6+

[chopdrew]

Someone call the ATF, 'cause Teheran is DEALING.

[stpeteirish]

Julio starting to look like the ace he was supposed to be. Couple that with Minor, who is looking like the ace he wasn't supposed to be, I feel a little better about the rotation because the other three spots are major question marks right now.

[parkvadawg]

People with the first name Julio just seem to be better than everyone else

[david55]

Teheran just maybe our best pitcher

[parkvadawg]

not to mention jason has more war in 3+ seasons than upton does in 6+

Still think Justin will be great for us

[sentenza]

Kelly will get a complete game if we don't take more pitches!

[cajunrevenge]

I would keep Heyward, he is 4 years younger and he is a gold glove defender and a great base runner. Justin's time is starting to run out on his potential.

[O'Dandelo]

Heyward's 2 years younger, right?

[Dalyn]

People with the first name Julio just seem to be better than everyone else

http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/sports/photos/2012/08/21/franco-julio_300.jpg

[Bj1133]

All he does is hit

[bravesnumberone]

At what point is CJ gonna get a crack at 1 or 2 in the order?

[Dalyn]

This would be a good time for Simmons to hit one out.

[parkvadawg]

Simba time. Me feels it

[Dalyn]

:Sad:

[bravesnumberone]

That stat (.068 with RISP and two outs) is freaking awful.

[chopdrew]

At what point is CJ gonna get a crack at 1 or 2 in the order?

When he gets faster...

[yeezus]

Delgado pitched a CG SHO last night...
But Julio is still better.

[Garmel]

Damn it, Simba!

[parkvadawg]

When he gets faster...

Jason then Justin is the ideal top of the order for this team.

[bravesnumberone]

When he gets faster...

Because we always attempt to steal..

[parkvadawg]

Damn it, Simba!

For some reason this made me laugh incredibly hard

[bravesnumberone]

Pathetic play by Gattis.

[Dalyn]

Because we always attempt to steal..

Stealing is relegated to the Waffle House until further notice.

[Heyward]

Damn...

[Braves1976]

Simmons looks hurt, grabbing his side and has looked unconfortable.

[Bj1133]

Jay came off the bag in that slide - should have been out

[parkvadawg]

Beast

[Braves1976]

Jay came off the bag in that slide - should have been out

I caught that, that cost us pitcher leading off next inning too.

[Julio3000]

JT ballin' and yes y'allin'.

Get him some runs.

[bravesnumberone]

If Gattis hustles to the ball, he gets thrown out easily.

[bravesnumberone]

Sigh.

[parkvadawg]

Big inning

[bravesnumberone]

Another excellent pitch.

[chopdrew]

We might just need one today, folks. Julio is keeping that line moving through...

[bravesnumberone]

Can we please get the guy some run support? Take some damn pitches.

[parkvadawg]

Julio does not take kindly to Holiday hitting a double off him

[zitothebrave]

I have a novel idea, let's score some runs to back the great outing by Julio.

[parkvadawg]

Can we please get the guy some run support? Take some damn pitches.

Will happen this inning

[bravesnumberone]

Freeman, wtf?

[Bj1133]

Not the best AB for Freddie

[datdude12]

freddie struggling the last couple days

[Garmel]

I think Freddie's thumb is bothering him more than he's letting on.

[bravesnumberone]

He can hit some rockets. Come on McCann...

[parkvadawg]

I think Freddie's thumb is bothering him more than he's letting on.

He did have a 3-3 day with a HR since it happened

[Dalyn]

I demand runs. Thanks.

[Braves1976]

No support for Teheran.

[bravesnumberone]

:confused:

[O'Dandelo]

Welp.

[parkvadawg]

Meh

[stpeteirish]

I think Freddie's thumb is bothering him more than he's letting on.

His thumb is causing him to wave at pitches a foot off the plate?

[Garmel]

He did have a 3-3 day with a HR since it happened

He had a 2-3 with a HR, not a 3-3. Point taken though. Hopefully, this is just a slump.

[weso1]

I demand runs. Thanks.

My wish is your demand.

[stpeteirish]

The "bad" Uggla. Swings at a 55 foot curve and looks at a straight as a arrow fastball for strike three.

[Bj1133]

Thought Craig got more of that than he did

[Dalyn]

Nice play. Johnson is looking better at third.

[bravesnumberone]

It's criminal that Julio won't get a win in this game if we don't score soon.

[Five]

Alright, enough is enough, go get this kid some runs.

[parkvadawg]

OK so we score this inning

[FUEagle]

I think Julio is soon going to be the ace we have been wanting for a while. Lock him up

[chopdrew]

The "bad" Uggla. Swings at a 55 foot curve and looks at a straight as a arrow fastball for strike three.

i understand you being pissed about him swinging at that curveball, but idk what you wanted him to do with that fastball. That was really well placed.

[parkvadawg]

Make ur mark Terd

[Dalyn]

Yes!

[ChadWC]

Infield fly

[parkvadawg]

Boooooom!!!! Cmon Jason!

[bravesnumberone]

Alright Heyward, time to step up.

[parkvadawg]

Infield fly

Welcome bud

[Braves1976]

Wow, what a break. We need to get some runs here!

[parkvadawg]

Lol Wow.

[O'Dandelo]

Just one run, guys. Pleeeeease. JT deserves this W in a big way.

[Bj1133]

Deep fly ball at the very least here Justin!

[bravesnumberone]

I'm scared with Justin batting. Go hard into second, Heyward...

[sentenza]

Justin!
Send the next pitch out of the ballpark, please!

[bravesnumberone]

**** you, Upton.

[Dalyn]

Plunk. Plunk. Plunk.

[zitothebrave]

Please do something huge here Justin :tchop:

Nevermind

WTF! First pitch fawkup?

[parkvadawg]

Unreal. Jesus

[O'Dandelo]

Ack.

[Five]

Unreal. Great AB.

[Bama9507]

Pathetic

[datdude12]

Justin!
Send the next pitch out of the ballpark, please!
well crap

[Krovahn]

Ouch. That one hurts.

[tvsportscaster]

Nice patience there by Justin. Not

[jpack1]

Can you be much worse than J up since April. Just terrible.

[Braves1976]

Justin Upton has been awful since the first month (both defensively and offensively). So no surprise he killed that inning.

[BlackwaterPark]

He sucks

[bravesnumberone]

That's why you don't hit him at the top of the lineup. Sorry, time to move him down until he figures something out.

[zitothebrave]

Can you be much worse than J up since April. Just terrible.

BJ all season?

[weso1]

Nice job by Fox on that AB.

[Dalyn]

Nice play on both ends.

[weso1]

I can't believe Uggla made that play. It had boot written all over it.

[Braves1976]

I suggested Fredi move Justin down in line-up a few days ago. But instead he moves him up...

[zitothebrave]

While I'm not happy Justin choked right there, one thing you have to say. Minor and Julio sure had statement games today huh? Against arguably the best offense in baseball (well ignoring the DH boost in the AL) neither of them waivered much, 1 BB I believe 12 Ks 1 homer and 14 IP. Who says the future isn't bright for our rotation?

[Bj1133]

Nice job by Fox on that AB.

I have no idea how something like that happens

[stpeteirish]

I can't believe Uggla made that play. It had boot written all over it.

today is our day, we've got it going.

[Dalyn]

Another nice inning. This is a good game.

[parkvadawg]

Nice. OK we score this inning

[Bj1133]

Love me some Avilan!

[bravesnumberone]

I would like us to clone Luis Avilan and focus on another top-notch starter. Please and thank you.

[Garmel]

Heart of the order coming up for the Braves. Let's do it!

[bravesnumberone]

Maybe Freeman won't have a half-assed swing this time.

[stpeteirish]

someone convince Gattis he's pinch hitting this inning.

[Jay212033]

Maybe Freeman won't have a half-assed swing this time.

He hasn't been right since he injured his thumb.

[parkvadawg]

He hasn't been right since he injured his thumb.

Other than the 3-3 day with the HR

[david55]

Well, Jason did go in hard at second ...

[Bj1133]

Nice AB by Freddie - C'mon Rook!

[Dalyn]

Good start. Pinch-hit Gattis for Evan.

[parkvadawg]

OK let's go Gatticus. Has to happen here

[Krovahn]

Yes, got a weather delay in the NY-WSH game so they cut into the ATL game. Wish it happened when Julio was still in the game, though.

[zitothebrave]

Freddie got 2 close calls to go his way. I'll take it after all the times our hitters have been shafted on balls being called strikes.

[bravesnumberone]

Justin, did you see that???? ZOMG, he took the first pitch.

[parkvadawg]

Good start. Pinch-hit Gattis for Evan.

Like it

[bravesnumberone]

Fail.

[parkvadawg]

OK now we score

[bravesnumberone]

INFIELD FLY.

[Krovahn]

Nice little bloop there for Mac. Come on, Uggla, get a base hit.

[zitothebrave]

We have to keep Mac around.

Seriously. Mac>>>>>>>>>Gattis I don't think it's up for debate.

[sentenza]

Only one more hit this inning!
Win it now! Even i love walk-offs more!

[stpeteirish]

surprised gattis didn't crush that guy, three lollypops to hit.

[parkvadawg]

Nice little bloop there for Mac. Come on, Uggla, get a base hit.

All his anger towards previous post's will come out now

[bravesnumberone]

Come on Uggla, please.....

[chopdrew]

Would you guys PR Georgie for Freeman herE?

[chopdrew]

We have to keep Mac around.

Seriously. Mac>>>>>>>>>Gattis I don't think it's up for debate.

Say it all yo uwant, but that die is cast. Barring a change in ownership, mccann wont be here next year. League minimum salary vs. what mccann will demand on the market.

[bravesnumberone]

Of ****ing course. Come on CJ.

[parkvadawg]

OK CJ

[Bj1133]

BS Strike 2 led to the K. Thanks blue!

[sentenza]

Of course!

[Braves1976]

Uggla is as bad as they come in that situation. Terrible AB.

[Bj1133]

Uggla is as bad as they come in that situation. Terrible AB.

How so? Should have been a walk

[chopdrew]

Uggla is as bad as they come in that situation. Terrible AB.

You're incorrect. That strike two call was garbage. He shouldve taken that next pitch, but what could he do?

[bravesnumberone]

Still had another pitch to work with...

[zitothebrave]

I can't believe they aren't putting Johnson on intentionally.

[Bj1133]

Andrelton with yet another chance here

[sentenza]

Now Simba has the chance to win it!
Show us that 8th is your position!

[zitothebrave]

Please get a miracle here Simmons.

I feel worse about him up in this situation than Minor yesterday sadly.

[chopdrew]

Still had another pitch to work with...

If you just hate uggla, just say so. I still wont respect you, but at least i wont wonder if youve only been watching baseball for a week...

[Krovahn]

YES!!!

[Bj1133]

ATTA BOY!!!!!!!

[O'Dandelo]

YES!!!!!

[TURBO]

Huge!!!

[Garmel]

YES!!!!!!

[Dalyn]

:rock:

[The Chosen One]

Wooooooooooll

[zitothebrave]

WOOOOOO RUNS!!!!!!

DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES!!

[Five]

Thatta boy!!

[Braves1976]

Simmons does it, biggest hit of the year!

[parkvadawg]

Akuna Matada all in their face

[bravesnumberone]

If you just hate uggla, just say so. I still wont respect you, but at least i wont wonder if youve only been watching baseball for a week...

Get over it. I don't hate Uggla. I think he gets too much flack sometimes. But come on, quit complaining about every single missed call. It happens. He still had a 3-2 count and missed it.

WOOO Simmons.