GDT: 4/7/'15 - Atlanta Braves (Wood) @ Miami Marlins (Latos) 7:35PM EST

[The Chosen One]

EY Jr
Peterson
Markakis
Freeman
Bethancourt
Kelly
Chris
Simmons
Wood

[Tapate50]

WOOOD!

[gilesfan]

EY JUNIOR!

[Dalyn]

Maybe Chris (I'm not going to call him Johnson until he shows his still works) will shut his damn mouth now. How about you actually hit a RHP before complaining about it, Chris?

[NinersSBChamps]

NMarkakis22 whaddup!!!

[NinersSBChamps]

I am still on the CJ bandwagon. Heck I ride any sort of Johnson.

[Dalyn]

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[Dalyn]

I am still on the CJ bandwagon. Heck I ride any sort of Johnson.

:happy0157:

I was on his side until this latest bull****. You're really complaining on opening day? Shut the **** up and enjoy baseball.

[nsacpi]

Expecting massive games from KJ and CJ. And invaluable veteran clutchness and leadership from Muk.

[Braves1976]

:happy0157:

I was on his side until this latest bull****. You're really complaining on opening day? Shut the **** up and enjoy baseball.

CJ has a temper on him, did you see him go crazy on his helmet after an AB in one of our last ST games? I think vs Baltimore on MLB.TV (Baltimore feed). I thought he was about to throw it, then TP would... :)

[Dalyn]

CJ has a temper on him, did you see him go crazy on his helmet after an AB in one of our last ST games? I think vs Baltimore on MLB.TV (Baltimore feed). I thought he was about to throw it, then TP would... :)

**** TP, too.

[NinersSBChamps]

:happy0157:

I was on his side until this latest bull****. You're really complaining on opening day? Shut the **** up and enjoy baseball.
What did he say? I clearly missed it.

[NinersSBChamps]

**** TP, too.

Yeah never been a fan of it either.

[cajunrevenge]

So with the Mets not playing today do we take sole possession of first place if we win today?

[The Chosen One]

Expecting massive games from KJ and CJ. And invaluable veteran clutchness and leadership from Muk.

http://oyster.ignimgs.com/mediawiki/apis.ign.com/pokemon-blue-version/b/b5/Muk.gif

[Russ2dollas]

Why is EY Junior playing over Maybin? Can Fredi really be being "loyal" to his guy b/c EY has been with the club a month longer?

The WAR guys seem to make it sound like this replacement level guy is easy to find......after the 4 hole I would like to see some replacement level offense.

[Dalyn]

Why is EY Junior playing over Maybin? Can Fredi really be being "loyal" to his guy b/c EY has been with the club a month longer?

The WAR guys seem to make it sound like this replacement level guy is easy to find......after the 4 hole I would like to see some replacement level offense.

Don't mistake stupidity for loyalty.

[Dalyn]

What did he say? I clearly missed it.

He just bitched and moaned about not starting yesterday. Right after saying how he was just going to shut up and let the other guys enjoy their opening day start.

[ESP47]

Why is EY Junior playing over Maybin? Can Fredi really be being "loyal" to his guy b/c EY has been with the club a month longer?

The WAR guys seem to make it sound like this replacement level guy is easy to find......after the 4 hole I would like to see some replacement level offense.

I already ruled on this subject matter in yesterdays game thread.

Where everyone on the board wholeheartedly agreed that EY and Maybin both suck, so who cares?

[Dalyn]

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[Dalyn]

I already ruled on this subject matter in yesterdays game thread.

Where everyone on the board wholeheartedly agreed that EY and Maybin both suck, so who cares?

Just because we got used to a sloppy BJ in CF doesn't mean everything that sucks in CF is equal.

[Julio3000]

So with the Mets not playing today do we take sole possession of first place if we win today?

Wire-to-wire is still on the table.

[MadduxFanII]

Wire-to-wire is still on the table.

On the one hand, the Nats going 0-162 is going to be sweet. On the other hand, Harper's going to be even more insufferable after hitting 162 home runs.

[Julio3000]

Still looking for the first HR of the season. Who's gonna go deep? One of the Johnsons?

[Dalyn]

Callaspo has an .833 OPS, and we are sitting him for this dick at 3rd? WTF!?

[Dalyn]

Still looking for the first HR of the season. Who's gonna go deep? One of the Johnsons?

Wood.

[Braves1976]

Just because we got used to a sloppy BJ in CF doesn't mean everything that sucks in CF is equal.

For example, Maybin is a very good defender in CF while Upton is bad defensively in CF.

[Dalyn]

For example, Maybin is a very good defender in CF while Upton is bad defensively in CF.

Yep. Maybin gets a good grip on the balls out there. Makes a lot of difference. BJ had balls bouncing everywhere causing a mess.

[The Chosen One]

Offensively, Maybin and EY could produce more than what Melvin was giving.

[Dalyn]

Offensively, Maybin and EY could produce more than what Melvin was giving.

Don't want to bother perverting this one, so I'll just scream, "BLOWJOB COMMENT HERE!"

[NinersSBChamps]

EYJ sounds like the name of a venereal disease.

[Carp]

Penis.

[bravesnumberone]

Dumbass cable company doesn't carry Fox Sports South. Am I gonna be blacked out of the MLB Network broadcast?

[Dalyn]

Dumbass cable company doesn't carry Fox Sports South. Am I gonna be blacked out of the MLB Network broadcast?

If so, I'm GLAD the Braves traded Heyward.

[thethe]

Only 2 pages so far? Looks like the magic has already faded from the 2015 season. I expect the Braves to suffer on the field as a result of our apathy.

[bravesnumberone]

Only 2 pages so far? Looks like the magic has already faded from the 2015 season. I expect the Braves to suffer on the field as a result of our apathy.

Team is so exciting to watch, everyone took the trip down to Miami.

[bravesnumberone]

And what is this fascination with Bethancourt hitting 5th?

[NinersSBChamps]

And what is this fascination with Bethancourt hitting 5th?

With two good hitters in the lineup, someone has to bat 5th.

[keithlaw]

Wood.
We might have to pull him out pretty quick, he hasn't seen any real action in months.

[Julio3000]

EY with the steal.

Speed never slumps. Neither does piss, nor vinegar.

[bravesnumberone]

Of course the MLB nazis aren't gonna let me see this on MLB Network.

[The Chosen One]

Woooooo

[Heyward]

Markakis > Heyward

[thethe]

Sometimes you just need a single. Love the new approach. Just need players who are better at that approach.

[Julio3000]

Joe is about to nut on the oppo banjo RBI hit.

Full disclosure: so am I.

[emk418]

Heyward would have hit a chopper to 2B there

[Heyward]

Of course the MLB nazis aren't gonna let me see this on MLB Network.

It's on Direct TV Extra Innings if u have it.

[The Chosen One]

Fredi is a genius.

[thethe]

Offensive juggernaut!

[keithlaw]

I think we've already beat our projections for runs scored

[Julio3000]

Aaaaand that's why XBH are good.

[bravesnumberone]

Found some crappy stream.

OFFENSIVE EXPLOSION.

[50PoundHead]

Break up the Bravos!

[Dalyn]

I'm already starting to dig Markakis. :Alone:

[thethe]

Aaaaand that's why XBH are good.

Not necessarily home runs. Double swings that turn into homers rae fine.

[drewdat]

Or firstrowusa.

[Julio3000]

This is a winnable game. We should **** Latos up.

[Five]

This is very enjoyable to watch.

[thethe]

I'm already starting to dig Markakis. :Alone:

People who talk about him like he sucks are clueless. Nothing special but still will be worth that contract.

[Prikichi]

Markakis is a baller

[thethe]

What a sweet swing for CB!!!

[mossy]

That markakis AB was Pendleton esque.

[The Chosen One]

Once again boys, a managerial season for the ages.

[Julio3000]

CBet = doubles machine.

[Prikichi]

No f'n way

[bravesnumberone]

Fredi > us.

[Heyward]

I like this new approach, better than the hack, hack.

[mossy]

Lovin this!!!

[drewdat]

Braves seem to be Latos-intolerant.

[Braves1976]

Good start boys, Latos doesn't look good at all tonight. His velocity seems down too.

Latos apparently had a very poor ST too. Hope KJ can get this 4th run home here.

[Julio3000]

Latos is throwing low-velo cookies.

[DaneHill]

Oppo hits :pound:

[bravesnumberone]

Braves seem to be Latos-intolerant.

:fredi:

[thethe]

This obviously won't last all season but we are going to be in many more games than the doubters thought this season.

[thethe]

These AB's are so much more fun to watch than last years crap.

[The Chosen One]

Mmmm.

[Julio3000]

Nice AB by Kelly.

[Five]

This obviously won't last all season but we are going to be in many more games than the doubters thought this season.

Agreed. Just put the ball in play and make stuff happen. Whiffing 40 times a game does nothing.

[bravesnumberone]

Base hits and walks. DAAAA FUQQQQQQ

[Heyward]

I like the approach of working counts as opposed to swinging/hacking early, make them work.

[Dalyn]

This obviously won't last all season but we are going to be in many more games than the doubters thought this season.

70 wins is better for 2017 than 80.

[Braves1976]

Latos is throwing low-velo cookies.

Yea, apparently his ST was similar so he might not be himself. I know he has had injury issues in the past.

[VirginiaBrave]

Keep listening to all the doubters boys...let it drive you...

[mossy]

Oh man. Last year the Marlins would already batting.

[Dalyn]

I like the approach of working counts as opposed to swinging/hacking early, make them work.

Did you watch yesterday? Some of this is because of Latos. Fun to watch, regardless.

[thethe]

Agreed. Just put the ball in play and make stuff happen. Whiffing 40 times a game does nothing.

Yup. People think you need power that translates to home runs. You need guys who give good AB's and have doubles power.

This is beautiful.

[Five]

BABIPY.....PUT ME IN COACH

[Heyward]

CJOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

IS THIS REAL LIFE

[The Chosen One]

Fredi is the new zen master. Sit CJ game 1 to get him pissEd and ready for game 2. Genius.

[bravesnumberone]

CJ said BENCH THAT BITCH.

BABIPimpin

[thethe]

70 wins is better for 2017 than 80.

Agreed but Im not going to be upset if they get 80 this year.

[mossy]

JOHNSON!!!!!

[Braves1976]

Haha, you know if CJ kills him he ain't got nothing. Chris crushed that ball!

Keep it up CJ where we can trade ya! :)

[Dalyn]

Fishdicks!

[Prikichi]

Did we have a first inning like this all of last year's second half?

[Heyward]

Did you watch yesterday? Some of this is because of Latos. Fun to watch, regardless.

Yes, obviously this wont last all season but i still like the new approach.

[The Chosen One]

WHAT IS GOING ON HERE.

[bravesnumberone]

Simmons pops that pitch up last year.

[Heyward]

Haha, you know if CJ kills him he ain't got nothing. Chris crushed that ball!

Keep it up CJ where we can trade ya! :)

So negative, smh

[Dalyn]

Yes, obviously this wont last all season but i still like the new approach.

I'm just saying...swing early IS the new approach. Latos just isn't fooling anyone.

[mossy]

HAHAHHA. SIMBA!!!!

[Braves1976]

Touchdown Atlanta! Now for the extra point!

BTW Marlins, you might ought to pull Latos. That boy ain't got nothin' tonight.

[Heyward]

Did we have a first inning like this all of last year's second half?

Spoiler: No

[WaitingFor2017]

Based on this 1st inning, get it together, Jace!

[The Chosen One]

we got a bunt down. THE Braves Way.

[keithlaw]

Touchdown Atlanta! Now for the extra point!

BTW Marlins, you might ought to pull Latos. That boy ain't got nothin' tonight.

ITS GOOD

[The Chosen One]

LOL. LOL. LOL.

[DaneHill]

Don't remember the last time our pitcher batted before throwing a pitch.

[bravesnumberone]

WHAT IS GOING ON HERE.

These guys are all trying to improve their trade stock.

[Prikichi]

LOL

[Garmel]

Simmons pops that pitch up last year.

Yep, he sure does.

[cajunrevenge]

Did we have a first inning like this all of last year's second half?

Yes, but we still lost that game.

[thethe]

Who ever thought we would have had a 7 run explosion until 2017?

[Braves1976]

BTW, if you recall even Peterson hit the ball hard on Latos. Everyone has now outside of Wood who bunted.

The extra point is good!

[Five]

F this were winning the division.

[Julio3000]

We just ****ing batted around. Also, I <3 Esix, errr, Eric.

[mossy]

I don't believe......what I just saw.

[Heyward]

http://memecrunch.com/meme/HYBP/is-this-real-life-john-wall/image.jpg

[Braves1976]

Wood is probably trying to figure out what just happened. He ain't use to such run support. :)

[Dalyn]

Well, that was awesome.

[VirginiaBrave]

When is the last time we knocked a pitcher out after 2/3 of the first?

[WaitingFor2017]

Wood is now concerned that these 7 runs might be the only runs he gets all year.

[Julio3000]

Aloha, Mr. Hand.

[bravesnumberone]

John Hart is on the phones dangling some of these hitters we have.

[thethe]

I'd steal here. Worst situation is Peterson starts the inning off as a leadoff next inning.

[mossy]

Aloha, Mr. Hand.

Talking to the Hand already? :)

[parkvadawg]

Championship

[thethe]

John Hart is on the phones dangling some of these hitters we have.

Dealing from a strength!

[Prikichi]

"Hand's got to go as long and hard as he can for the Marlins"

Chip's obviously trolling us right now

[mossy]

"Hand's got to go as long and hard as he can for the Marlins"

Chip's obviously trolling us right now

Was hoping someone else caught that.

[Braves1976]

Good AB vs a lefty by Peterson there.

[WaitingFor2017]

Everyone has now reached except for Mr. Wood who has no official plate appearance.

[Five]

Guys laying off pitches to take walks???? BIZZARO WORLD.

[thewupk]

Well this start is encouraging

[Tapate50]

"Hand's got to go as long and hard as he can for the Marlins"

Chip's obviously trolling us right now

lol...Beat me to it...

[mossy]

Wood might have to warm up again....

[Heyward]

Who do yall wanna face in the WS, i'd like to see the M's.

[Dalyn]

"Hand's got to go as long and hard as he can for the Marlins"

Chip's obviously trolling us right now

Hand looking to beat Wood tonight, but he has a long hard job in front of him.

[bravesnumberone]

Crooked number. That's the latest package Chip is pushing.

[Braves1976]

Marlins screamed mercy and Braves said OK I guess 7 is enough for one inning. :)

[Prikichi]

This is by far the most fun I've had watching a braves game in almost a year.

[drewdat]

"Hand's got to go as long and hard as he can for the Marlins"

Chip's obviously trolling us right now

Trolling, no.

Jerking us around? Perhaps.

[keithlaw]

Hand looking to beat Wood tonight, but he has a long hard job in front of him.

He's really hoping Wood blows the lead prematurely

[Five]

Regardless of the outcome of this season, this team will be less frustrating and way more enjoyable to watch than last year's disaster.

[WaitingFor2017]

Past Braves teams would have games like this and then cruise the rest of the way scoring no more runs. I'd like to see this team add 3-4 more runs by the end of the game. Just keep working the count and playing ABC baseball.

[Braves1976]

Who do yall wanna face in the WS, i'd like to see the M's.

The M's do have some good young pitching. But with this offense we can take anyone. :)

[cajunrevenge]

I think BJ was just a vortex of suck so hard that it was holding the other players on the team down. Now that he is gone the lack of suck has created a whiplash effect causing all our players to over perform.

[Julio3000]

"Hand's got to go as long and hard as he can for the Marlins"

Chip's obviously trolling us right now

Ha, I thought the same thing.

[The Chosen One]

Looks like all this team needed was an AlkaSeitzer.

[bravesnumberone]

Looks like all this team needed was an AlkaSeitzer.

I was thinking change of Hart.

[Dalyn]

Wood looks different in the stretch this year. He's turning a bit more.

[Tapate50]

Yelich is a heckuva young hitter.

[Heyward]

Well

[keithlaw]

Wood looks different in the stretch this year. He's turning a bit more.

Doing his best to hit that spot

[bravesnumberone]

Yelich is a heckuva young hitter.

Yep. I hope he somehow winds up with another club out of our division during Loria's next fire sale.

[thethe]

Doing his best to hit that spot

It really never gets old.

[Heyward]

Ump has a tight zone

[keithlaw]

It really never gets old.

And when it does we have those blue pills

[bravesnumberone]

Wood slumping.

[Heyward]

Hopefully this is just because Wood had to sit for a bit.

[Dalyn]

Wood looks like crap. I swear he is turning too much. What's up with that?

[Prikichi]

Ump has a tight zone

Wood likes it tight.

[Dalyn]

DP Prado is up.

[NinersSBChamps]

Prado is gonna clear the bases.

[thethe]

DP Prado is up.

Nailed it!

[Braves1976]

Nice comeback Wood. :)

[bravesnumberone]

HARD WOOOOOODDDDDDDDD

[Five]

162-0

[mossy]

I love Prado so hard.

[UNCBlue012]

Beautiful. I'm enjoying this team thus far.

[Carp]

Listening to the game on-line. Radio announcer just said Betancourt was "catching Wood." :happy0157:

[NinersSBChamps]

Prado is gonna clear the bases.

Bases are clear.

[Dalyn]

Nailed it!

He probably hurt himself, too, but he'll hide it for three or four months.

[Braves1976]

If we have this kinda lead late, this would be an ideal game to use Jaime among others and give Avilan, Johnson and Grilli the night off.

[Dalyn]

I'm ready to trade Freeman. :tchop:

[Heyward]

Prado is gonna clear the bases.

:Sad:

[Dalyn]

If we have this kinda lead late, this would be an ideal game to use Jaime among others and give Avilan, Johnson and Grilli the night off.

Could give Martin the 3-inning save.

[keithlaw]

Wrong as usual

Well he did in a way

[thethe]

I'm ready to trade Freeman. :tchop:

We have too much hitting.

[Dalyn]

We have too much hitting.

I think we should trade anyone with over 60 strikeouts.

[thethe]

CB with a very encouraging AB.

[WaitingFor2017]

Our current pitching matchup is Hand vs. Wood

Hand Meet Wood

Wood Meet Hand

Who will come out on top?

[thethe]

I think we should trade anyone with over 60 strikeouts.

Lowering the bar still based on last year. I'm thinking 20.

[Julio3000]

Hell of an AB by Bet.

[Dalyn]

Lowering the bar still based on last year. I'm thinking 20.

I meant for their career.

[mossy]

Wow, quite a play.

[Dalyn]

Still a very good at-bat. Nice to see. He saw more pitches than the whole team did for three or four innings yesterday.

[Braves1976]

CB with a very encouraging AB.

Christian is better vs lefties, it's really righties that he has more issues with. He still chases bad pitches either way but sees the lefties better and makes more consistent contact.

[Heyward]

I miss Odarp

[mossy]

Braves making Hand work.

[thethe]

Lots of full counts. Nobody can say this isn't more fun to watch.

[bravesnumberone]

Let the drought begin!

[Prikichi]

Braves making Hand work.

That's what happens when you have to face two Johnsons back to back.

[Dalyn]

Let the drought begin!

Nobody is going home dry with all this piss and vinegar around.

[Dalyn]

That's what happens when you have to face two Johnsons back to back.


Picking the old Georgia peach, as they say.

[mossy]

Why was Ciriaco sent down?

[Heyward]

Why was Ciriaco sent down?

Because he isnt good?

[Dalyn]

Why was Ciriaco sent down?

Maybin.

[jcc03004]

2nd day in a row the braves got out of a bases loaded no out situation :)

[Heyward]

Lots of full counts. Nobody can say this isn't more fun to watch.

Some will i'm sure

[mossy]

Strike zone is puzzling.

[NinersSBChamps]

:Sad:
Did he not clear the bases?

[Braves1976]

Wood has the DP thing going tonight.

[Hawk]

Nice pitching by Wood so far despite not appearing to have his best stuff.

[mossy]

Wood with back to back innings with DP's.

[Dalyn]

Wood with the DP. Those Miami boys and girls both dig it.

[nsacpi]

Is it too early to name Hart executive of the year

[WaitingFor2017]

Chris Johnson is back.

[Julio3000]

CJ's back.

[Prikichi]

Chris hasn't taken a pitch all season.

[Braves1976]

That there was the worst AB of the night, CJ is usually good vs lefties but he chased two no where near that strikeout.

[Dalyn]

Fredi yawning. Guess no one told him we have an exciting game going on.

[Heyward]

Did he not clear the bases?

Touche

[mossy]

Chipper makes that play.

[Julio3000]

It's a small thing, but I really appreciate Wood and Teheran's ability to get the bunt down.

[nsacpi]

Tremendous bunt by Wood. This team is so fundamentally sound.

[Dalyn]

3? Is that more than all of last year? Sure feels like it.

[mossy]

Wood looks funny with a helmet.

[Prikichi]

Chipper makes that play.

All day erryday

[Dalyn]

Wood looks funny with a helmet.

That's circumcised...er...I mean, subjective.

[sturg33]

Solid start. Latos had nothing. Let's not get ahead of ourselves with all the "so much more fun than the disaster last year!" posts. Don't turn this board into Chip and Joe

[Braves1976]

The Orioles are having ongoing trade discussions pertaining to relief pitchers Brian Matusz and Ryan Webb, reports Jon Morosi of FOX Sports (on Twitter).

I wonder if the O's might have any interest in Quentin and Jaime? If no one will give us salary relief (A's are signing Cody Ross so they're now out), then maybe just pay the difference and get a reliever back from a team that wants him.

[thethe]

Solid start. Latos had nothing. Let's not get ahead of ourselves with all the "so much more fun than the disaster last year!" posts. Don't turn this board into Chip and Joe

Its about the types of AB's we are having.

Nobody is expecting to win a bunch of games this year but last year was brutal.

[Braves1976]

Solid start. Latos had nothing. Let's not get ahead of ourselves with all the "so much more fun than the disaster last year!" posts. Don't turn this board into Chip and Joe

Yea, good point. Plus we actually had a very good first month last year record wise. We just didn't score much, but our pitching had an amazing month and that was fun to watch. So was some great defense, mostly by Heyward and Simmons. The most frustrating games for me last year seemed to be mostly Wood starts. He would usually pitch great and get no support. So it is fun to see him get support for a change. But I wouldn't bet on that continuing all season with this line-up.

[Heyward]

The Orioles are having ongoing trade discussions pertaining to relief pitchers Brian Matusz and Ryan Webb, reports Jon Morosi of FOX Sports (on Twitter).

I wonder if the O's might have any interest in Quentin and Jaime? If no one will give us salary relief (A's are signing Cody Ross so they're now out), then maybe just pay the difference and get a reliever back from a team that wants him.

I'd take a stab on Matusz.

[Heyward]

Yea, good point. Plus we actually had a very good first month last year record wise. We just didn't score much, but our pitching had an amazing month and that was fun to watch. So was some great defense, mostly by Heyward and Simmons. The most frustrating games for me last year seemed to be mostly Wood starts. He would usually pitch great and get no support. So it is fun to see him get support for a change. But I wouldn't bet on that continuing all season with this line-up.

Even with the good start, the team just didnt see that good.

We wont win a ton of games given lack of talent but the team is making solid, long AB's, for the most part.

Last year the team just seemed boring to watch.

[Dalyn]

Would like to see a few drag bunts.

[Braves1976]

I'd take a stab on Matusz.

Me too, I like him and Webb if salary isn't an issue such as a trade for Quentin and maybe throw in Jaime if they want. But I am not sure if they need another DH type.

[mossy]

Guys hustling on easy outs. Appreciate that.

[Dalyn]

I miss Kelly's eyeliner.

[sturg33]

Even with the good start, the team just didnt see that good.

We wont win a ton of games given lack of talent but the team is making solid, long AB's, for the most part.

Last year the team just seemed boring to watch.

I mean, the entire game yesterday, we saw 112 pitches, which averaged 3.2 pitches per plate appearance.

I think it's more likely that Latos had NOTHING and we took advantage. Good for us. But what has happened since Hand came in?

[AerchAngel]

Trolling, no.

Jerking us around? Perhaps.

Well you have to have wood and a couple of Johnson's you know?

[thethe]

I mean, the entire game yesterday, we saw 112 pitches, which averaged 3.2 pitches per plate appearance.

I think it's more likely that Latos had NOTHING and we took advantage. Good for us. But what has happened since Hand came in?

There still have been many long AB's.

[Heyward]

I mean, the entire game yesterday, we saw 112 pitches, which averaged 3.2 pitches per plate appearance.

I think it's more likely that Latos had NOTHING and we took advantage. Good for us. But what has happened since Hand came in?

Fair point, even still, as talented as last years team was, they just were dreadful to watch at the plate.

[Braves1976]

Morse hit that one a ton, thankfully to the wrong part of the park.

[Dalyn]

Wood got lucky there.

[Dalyn]

Sixteen-hopper Prado up. Look alive, infield.

[thethe]

Baseball is the same as its always been. If you have good starting pitching you are going to win games.

[Dalyn]

Here's a good question. Will we hit a HR or give one up first?

[bravesnumberone]

Wood slowing things down a little bit. Getting results.

[zbhargrove]

Solid start. Latos had nothing. Let's not get ahead of ourselves with all the "so much more fun than the disaster last year!" posts. Don't turn this board into Chip and Joe

#bestbravesteamalltime #grit #determination

[Dalyn]

#bestbravesteamalltime #grit #determination

The unintelligibles, as Fredi might say.

[Prikichi]

Here's a good question. Will we hit a HR or give one up first?

Give up first

[cajunrevenge]

Who cares how good Latos was, they still have to hit the ball. Last year's team couldn't hit fastballs down the middle of the plate.

[thethe]

Chipper Jones ‏@RealCJ10 5m5 minutes ago
This @braves team was made for Martin Prado! He's a perfect fit for this club. Why was he traded again???

[mossy]

People love to talk about our attendance, but the entire upper deck at at Marlins park appears empty. Nobody will notice.

[Dalyn]

Bethancourt beats that out if he starts running right away.

[thethe]

Its crazy how much Chipper loves Prado.

[mossy]

Chipper Jones ‏@RealCJ10 5m5 minutes ago
This @braves team was made for Martin Prado! He's a perfect fit for this club. Why was he traded again???

Lady year maybe, but I don't see it happening anytime soon.

[Dalyn]

Chipper Jones ‏@RealCJ10 5m5 minutes ago
This @braves team was made for Martin Prado! He's a perfect fit for this club. Why was he traded again???

I love Chipper, but that makes me physically ill.