GDT: 7-30-13 Rockies at Braves, Wood pitching, JHey lead-off

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Rockies lineup:

CF Dexter Fowler
2B DJ Mahieu
LF Carlos Gonzalez
SS Troy Tulowitzki
RF Michael Cuddyer
C Wilin Rosario
1B Todd Helton
3B Nolan Arenado
P Juan Nicasio


remember yesterday:
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[NYCBrave]

I wouldn't mind seeing Johnson in the 4 hole and moving Gattis down in the lineup for right now

[Heyward]

Avilan and maybe Walden are both unavailable IMO.

Hopefully we can get around 6 from Wood.

[BlackwaterPark]

I would like to see Freddie/Upton rest for a few days and let Terdo play

[Dalyn]

Surprised Gattis is out there. He needs to take some time off.

[The Chosen One]

Hopefully Wood rises to the occasion.

[Dalyn]

Avilan and maybe Walden are both unavailable IMO.

Hopefully we can get around 6 from Wood.


I will be happy if we can get 5 out of him.

[Dalyn]

Hopefully Wood rises to the occasion.

I guess when Wren told Fredi to have Gattis ride the pine for a day, he COMPLETELY misunderstood.

[thethe]

Eh, would have liked to see Terdo in LF tonight.

[Dalyn]

Eh, would have liked to see Terdo in LF tonight.


Yep.

[nsacpi]

Eh, would have liked to see Terdo in LF tonight.

Yeah. He's looked better than Gattis lately.

[Dalyn]

Yeah. He's looked better than Gattis lately.

And Gattis is a monster off the bench.

[nsacpi]

And Gattis is a monster off the bench.

And Terdo is a better defensive outfielder.

[BlackwaterPark]

And Terdo is a better defensive outfielder.

And Terdo is a cooler name :tchop:

[sentenza]

Yeah. He's looked better than Gattis lately.

But where is his AAA power gone?
He hits bombs in Gwinnett. In the Majors he made it only out of the infield!

[sentenza]

And Terdo is a cooler name :tchop:

I will call him Jack Parkman (he looks like the younger version of this guy from "Major League" (Die Indianer von Cleveland in german). I think "Major League" was the original title, right?

[nsacpi]

And Terdo is a cooler name :tchop:

And Gattis is so passé.

[benchguy]

Surprised Gattis is out there. He needs to take some time off.

not sure why he is out there so much. maybe for Experience but he looks worn out..not sure
he is an everyday player guess we will see.

[Dalyn]

not sure why he is out there so much. maybe for Experience but he looks worn out..not sure
he is an everyday player guess we will see.


There is a clear reason, but...

[Dunit24]

Gattis is just going through a tough stretch as does everyone else during a season. Hes thinking too much right now and confusing himself at the plate. He will be fine and im glad Fredi is sticking with him. Hes a guy that can go out there tonight and carry us to a win. Id like to see Terdo in there as well, but I also want to win and there is no reason to rest Upton, Freeman, or Heyward.

[nsacpi]

Gattis is just going through a tough stretch as does everyone else during a season. Hes thinking too much right now and confusing himself at the plate. He will be fine and im glad Fredi is sticking with him. Hes a guy that can go out there tonight and carry us to a win. Id like to see Terdo in there as well, but I also want to win and there is no reason to rest Upton, Freeman, or Heyward.

If you want to win you should want Terdo in there. N'est ce pas?

[bravesnumberone]

Good lineup. Would like for Gattis and Freddie to get the day off at some point. I don't know if Freeman is cooling down some or if that thumb is lingering, but he hasn't looked very sharp lately.

[Dunit24]

If you want to win you should want Terdo in there. N'est ce pas?

Well I aint playing him over McCann, Gattis, Freeman, Heyward, or Upton. Can he play 2b? :)

[Dalyn]

Well I aint playing him over McCann, Gattis, Freeman, Heyward, or Upton. Can he play 2b? :)


So you would let him play over one of our hottest hitters?

[nsacpi]

Well I aint playing him over McCann, Gattis, Freeman, Heyward, or Upton. Can he play 2b? :)

He doesn't want to play second. He thinks Uggla would hurt him.

[nsacpi]

Uggla's had a weird July .193/.280/.477

Well...kinda normal for him.

[Dalyn]

Uggla's had a weird July .193/.280/.477


.292 .393 .583 .976 in his last seven games.

[nsacpi]

Freeman's stopped hitting. We need to trade him before he loses all value. Terdo can take over at first.

[Bdawg2309]

"@mlbbowman: Gerald Laird is here today, but it's highly doubtful he'll be available. He's spent the past 4 days in pain, trying to pass a kidney stone."

[sentenza]

btw:
from Bowman


Gerald Laird is here today, but it's highly doubtful he'll be available. He's spent the past 4 days in pain, trying to pass a kidney stone.

and from O'Brien


BJ Upton set to begin rehab assignment tomorrow with GWI. Scheduled for 3 games. Schafer likely to go out maybe Saturday, GWI

[nsacpi]

It's been the Perils of Pauline lately.

[Dalyn]

btw:
from Bowman



and from O'Brien

Makes it even crazier that Gattis is starting.

[stpeteirish]

check out our #'s vs Nicasio, they're sick. Guys in lineup tonight almost .500 vs him, OBP over .500.

Overall 3 starts, 0-2 14.1 IP 20hits .333 BA

Freddie 4-6, 2 HR, 2.167 SLG
Heyward 3-6, 2 walks, .667 SLG
CJ 3-6
JUp 1-2, 3 walks

CJ and Justin vs him with Ariz.

[Dalyn]

Bored. So here is what I would've done today.

Heyward
Uggla
McCann
Johnson
Freeman
Justin
Simmons
Joey
P

[Heyward]

check out our #'s vs Nicasio, they're sick. Guys in lineup tonight almost .500 vs him, OBP over .500.

Overall 3 starts, 0-2 14.1 IP 20hits .333 BA

Freddie 4-6, 2 HR, 2.167 SLG
Heyward 3-6, 2 walks, .667 SLG
CJ 3-6
JUp 1-2, 3 walks

CJ and Justin vs him with Ariz.

He's been great his past couple starts.

Only gave up 1-2 runs in last 19 innings, hope we can get some runs off him though.

[Heyward]

I would of done.

Heyward
Johnson
Justin
Freddie
Mac
Uggla
Simba
Terd
Wood

[nsacpi]

I would bench/release/trade Freddie and go with this lineup

Heyward
Justin
Mac
Gattis
Johnson
Uggla
Simmons
Terdo
Wood

[Nerfherders]

I was kind of hoping they'd give BJ the entire 20 days in rehab to figure out what's wrong with his swing

[Hulavol]

Per DOB: Cargo has a sore finger.....

Says here Gattis goes yard tonight. Simmons too.

Looking forward to seeing Wood tonight. I think he can get hard for at least seven innings....

[The Chosen One]

Looking forward to seeing Wood tonight. I think he can get hard for at least seven innings....

Ok thats just not even trying to be subliminal.

[Heyward]

Per DOB: Cargo has a sore finger.....
..

Yet he went 5-5 last night...

Most on here would be happy with 6 from Wood tonight.

[NinersSBChamps]

Cargo has had a sore finger for weeks now. It's why he opted out of the home run derby.

[tvsportscaster]

Avilan and maybe Walden are both unavailable IMO.

Hopefully we can get around 6 from Wood.

Add Carpenter to that list as well.

[The Chosen One]

Yet he went 5-5 last night...

Most on here would be happy with 6 from Wood tonight.

6 STRONG

[NinersSBChamps]

Another game I will miss completely. Happy postings all.

[MadduxFanII]

I'm tired of this "six inning" BS for Wood. You have to set high expectations for these people or you'll never get their full potential.

Wood will throw 15 innings for us tonight, even though we'll win 5-0 in nine innings.

[NinersSBChamps]

I'm tired of this "six inning" BS for Wood. You have to set high expectations for these people or you'll never get their full potential.

Wood will throw 15 innings for us tonight, even though we'll win 5-0 in nine innings.

15 innings is nearly four starts for him.

[Dalyn]

Another game I will miss completely. Happy postings all.


:Sad:

[bravesnumberone]

Need Wood to be strong. Can't afford any flopping.

[Dalyn]

Need Wood to be strong. Can't afford any flopping.

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[The Chosen One]

Lineups have been updated and posted on the original post.

[bravesnumberone]

Next time Freddie and Mac help us win a game, the headline needs to be "Bailout."

K, I'm done now.

[sentenza]

Eyyyy!
Ironman manipulated my starting post!

Kick his a** out of here and force him to withdraw!!! :catfight:

[The Chosen One]

Eyyyy!
Ironman manipulated my starting post!

Kick his a** out of here and force him to withdraw!!! :catfight:

:Sad:

[The Chosen One]

I miss HACK ATTACK.

[sentenza]

Ok! I have no problem with this! :tchop:

[jpx7]

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[Unsatisfactory upon review.]

[The Chosen One]

My nuts are itching.

[Julio3000]

I'm tired of this "six inning" BS for Wood. You have to set high expectations for these people or you'll never get their full potential.

Wood will throw 15 innings for us tonight, even though we'll win 5-0 in nine innings.

Kids these days don't know how easy they have it.

#MAKEUP

[Heyward]

My nuts are itching.

Put some powder down there.

[jpx7]

Put some powder down there.

That's a Chip answer, bro.

[Julio3000]

Put some powder down there.

That could lead to some awkward misunderstandings at Chip's post game party.

[elmonthc]

Need Wood to be strong. Can't afford any flopping.

Yup, hopefully wood is strong but doesnt let anyone go balls deep.

[Dalyn]

Might be premature, but Wood looks stiff in the bullpen. Don't think he will last long.

[The Chosen One]

Might be premature, but Wood looks stiff in the bullpen. Don't think he will last long.

Not a big fan of Fairweather fans. The game hasn't even started yet.

[parkvadawg]

5 in a row sounds nice

[Dalyn]

Not a big fan of Fairweather fans. The game hasn't even started yet.

http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4841773542802645&pid=15.1

[CrimsonCowboy]

DirecTV having troubles right now with SportSouth

[elmonthc]

Not a big fan of Fairweather fans. The game hasn't even started yet.

In your end dohs

[Dalyn]

Play ball!

[thethe]

Oh come on that was a strike

[elmonthc]

5 in a row sounds nice

Is wood running a train on the rockies.

[Dalyn]

How did he get back there?

[parkvadawg]

Lord they all have great pickoff moves

[Dalyn]

Oh come on that was a strike

I was going to disagree, but then he threw the same pitch and it was called a strike.

[parkvadawg]

Is wood running a train on the rockies.

Make sure we pull out a victory

[thethe]

Geez, not good already.

[thethe]

I was going to disagree, but then he threw the same pitch and it was called a strike.

Exactly.

[Dalyn]

Not a good throw. But even a good one doesn't get him.

[parkvadawg]

Just finish with one

[thethe]

Not a good throw. But even a good one doesn't get him.

He shouldn't have even been at third base. Stupid umps.

[thethe]

I don't like how this ump calls balls and strikes.

Wood is nasty.

[elmonthc]

I was going to disagree, but then he threw the same pitch and it was called a strike.

Mlb umpiring at its best.

[Bdawg2309]

Seems like he goes from 3-0 to out too many times

[stpeteirish]

same question as last night:what the hell is going on with Justin Upton?

[Mrs. Meta]

Justin Upton Ked looking?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1dnqKGuezo

[TURBO]

booooooooooooom

[thethe]

That left like a rocket.

[parkvadawg]

Thumb is fine

[Dalyn]

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqqv4pM7331qk8vbb.gif

[thethe]

same question as last night:what the hell is going on with Justin Upton?

Everyone is just ignoring it. But its a HUGE problem.

[Mrs. Meta]

His poor back's gonna give out :Sad:

[Mrs. Meta]

OMG, thethe, Gattis roids leads to groundout omg. :Gasp:

[Gary82]

same question as last night:what the hell is going on with Justin Upton?

4 homers since April. 4

[Dalyn]

What a flaccid performance so far.

[elmonthc]

Everyone is just ignoring it. But its a HUGE problem.

Maybe arizona was right about him. Hes just too black to play baseball.

[thethe]

Maybe arizona was right about him. Hes just too black to play baseball.

Thats the obvious answer.

[Mrs. Meta]

4 homers since April. 4

I try not think about what kinda year he coulda had if he had been able to continue (or at least be in the same...ballpark...hah!) his April production.

...April did make the dbacks bullpen forum entertaining reading for awhile, though.

[Mrs. Meta]

Maybe arizona was right about him. Hes just too black to play baseball.

Oh, Bill, you rogue!

[Dalyn]

Nice of him.

[Gary82]

I just wish Justin loved baseball. Heyward has been a bad influence on him.

[thethe]

Man, just so many pitches thrown.

[parkvadawg]

Nice

[Dalyn]

If this sponge monkey gets a strike, I will be mad.

[Dalyn]

PLUNK!

I knew it. I knew it. I knew it.

[thethe]

That wasn't even a bad pitch. That was a good piece of hitting

[Mrs. Meta]

sigh

[Gary82]

GARRBLALEBLIBLEBLEEJELHEELHE:BLE

[zitothebrave]

Wood just isn't quite ready. Can't stay in there long enough to get the results.

[parkvadawg]

Really mesh. Guess I'm going to have to predict 6 runs again to keep us in the game

[CrimsonCowboy]

Looks like Alex has a pretty bad blister issue

[Mrs. Meta]

Looks like Alex has a pretty bad blister issue

He bloody well does!

[jsebe10]

Alright man this whole using guys that's not ready and sending them down to extend them ain't working.

Go out and get a damn starter. Good god! We've got money to spend.

[Gary82]

If Wood has a blister, he won't be able to keep it up all night long.

[Bdawg2309]

He's nibbled with his fingers in all 3 starts

[thethe]

Looks like Alex has a pretty bad blister issue

Its probably just chafed from too much usage.

[Bdawg2309]

Alright man this whole using guys that's not ready and sending them down to extend them ain't working.

Go out and get a damn starter. Good god! We've got money to spend.

Yup, cause Maholm won't cut it either

[NYCBrave]

Get well soon Maholm....

[Heyward]

Why not pitch around Arenado with the pitcher on deck?

[skidlee]

I hope Wren can find a SP. Heck I would take lower tier guys right now. With the question marks of Beachy and Wood and Maholm we just don't have enough.

[jsebe10]

I literally timed it. Macc spent 36 seconds in the batters box. 36 seconds.

[Dalyn]

Nice to see the respect.

[Heyward]

I hope Wren can find a SP. Heck I would take lower tier guys right now. With the question marks of Beachy and Wood and Maholm we just don't have enough.

I hope so too but not much out there.

[skidlee]

I hope so too but not much out there.


True but we don't have enough.

2 of Beachy, Wood, and Maholm we won't win alot of 8-9 games

[stpeteirish]

back to Upton-seriously-is something going on? Why is is not swinging? Is he pulling a Yunel on us?

[Julio3000]

Just tuned in for a minute.

"Sheeeeeit" kinda says it all.

[Dalyn]

Nice!

[Dalyn]

Can we just hit for Wood?

[Dalyn]

Helton is so good. That was a very tough play.

[jsebe10]

back to Upton-seriously-is something going on? Why is is not swinging? Is he pulling a Yunel on us?

Huh?

[NYCBrave]

True but we don't have enough.

2 of Beachy, Wood, and Maholm we won't win alot of 8-9 games

What upgrades are really available out there that will significantly upgrade this team in the long term?

[Dalyn]

Wood doesn't bother covering. Glad Freeman made a clean play.

[Dalyn]

By 'several' I guess Chip meant two.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Wonder what Frank was just looking at his phone for.......

Probably nothing, but thought I'd bring it up.

[thethe]

Woods good...just have patience with him.

[Dalyn]

Wonder what Frank was just looking at his phone for.......

Probably nothing, but thought I'd bring it up.

Probably playing Candy Crush.

[BlackwaterPark]

Wood looked nasty there

[skidlee]

What upgrades are really available out there that will significantly upgrade this team in the long term?

So you think its going to be hard to find anyone that could do better then what Beachy and Wood have done? Yes I know Beachy just had 1 start but don't expect him to have a great year IMO.

I don't care about the long term. Not in terms of prospects traded but to finish this year out.

Eric Bedard would not be a bad 4th/5th for the rest of the year. Won't cost alot in prospects.

[BlackwaterPark]

Jason is like WTF

[skidlee]

Woods good...just have patience with him.

yep he is but we need better then what he can give us the rest of the year IMO

[superfreaky]

I would never have thought of Heyward as a leadoff man. I must be dreaming!

[Heyward]

True but we don't have enough.

2 of Beachy, Wood, and Maholm we won't win alot of 8-9 games


The only ones out there are Peavy and Norris.

Upgrades, yes, significant ones, no.

Still say another righty from the pen is more needed.

[BlackwaterPark]

HOLY ****ING ****!

[thethe]

YEAH UPTON!!!! Get that swing back PLEASE!

[CrimsonCowboy]

There we go.........

[Gary82]

Yay Justin!!!!

[parkvadawg]

I hate Juston

[thethe]

yep he is but we need better then what he can give us the rest of the year IMO

I don't think we do honestly. The difference between him and a reasonable piece that we can upgrade is at most what benefit? 2 wins?

[Mrs. Meta]

That was neat.

[thethe]

Please Gattis. Be patient. Its getting ugly lately.

[Gary82]

Alright Gattis. Sac Fly time

[CrimsonCowboy]

Gattis is even dangerous to umpire gear

[zitothebrave]

Upton and Heyward don't like baseball

[skidlee]

I don't think we do honestly. The difference between him and a reasonable piece that we can upgrade is at most what benefit? 2 wins?

2 wins or kill the pen every time he starts?

[Dalyn]

I don't think we do honestly. The difference between him and a reasonable piece that we can upgrade is at most what benefit? 2 wins?

You also have to count all the extra innings on the bullpen if Wood stays in the rotation. This isn't just about winning the division.

[thethe]

2 wins or kill the pen every time he starts?

That won't happen every time he starts. Braves have been rewarded in showing faith to some of their other young arms.

[thethe]

You also have to count all the extra innings on the bullpen if Wood stays in the rotation. This isn't just about winning the division.

Innings on the bullpen doesn't matter in September.

[Mrs. Meta]

Lol, this ab is cracking me up.

[thethe]

Gattis struggling a lot right now. But that was a decent AB.

[Dalyn]

That won't happen every time he starts. Braves have been rewarded in showing faith to some of their other young arms.

We will be lucky to get five out of him on a regular basis.


Selfish at-bat from Gattis with a runner at third.

[stpeteirish]

Gattis looking more like Uggla every day.

[datdude12]

gattis has been bad the last few games..get it together!

[skidlee]

Innings on the bullpen doesn't matter in September.

LOLOLOLOLOLOL

An inning in september counts just as much

I have no faith in any arm that we might bring up from AAA to help in meaning full innings out of the pen

Oh and its not august yet

[zitothebrave]

Gattis #shellofhisformerself

[superfreaky]

Seriously, why is Gattis playing?

[Dalyn]

Gattis looking more like Uggla every day.

Hardly. Uggla has a good eye.

[CrimsonCowboy]

DirecTV decides to have problems with the feed again:eusa_naughty:

[parkvadawg]

Get it done CJ

[jpx7]

Walking McCann to pitch to the league-leader in batting-average, huh?

[skidlee]

Seriously, why is Gattis playing?

Who else should be? George? If Schafer was healthy he would be. I wouldn't mind Terdo being out there though.

[Gary82]

Come on BABIP

[emk418]

That won't happen every time he starts. Braves have been rewarded in showing faith to some of their other young arms.

Seriously. Wood is building back up to be a starter. You guys need a little patience with young SP's. Haven't you learned anything from Minor and Teheran?

[parkvadawg]

Hardly. Uggla has a good eye.

Stop with facts please

[Dalyn]

Who else should be? George? If Schafer was healthy he would be. I wouldn't mind Terdo being out there though.

There's your answer.

[Bdawg2309]

What a terrible inning

[BlackwaterPark]

Game just died on Directv

[TDlxANDER]

DirecTV decides to have problems with the feed again:eusa_naughty:

Maybe it'll come back on in time for us to see some more FoxSports1 commercials.

[Dalyn]

Stop with facts please

Sorry. It's a habit.

[thethe]

LOLOLOLOLOLOL

An inning in september counts just as much

I have no faith in any arm that we might bring up from AAA to help in meaning full innings out of the pen

Oh and its not august yet

The regular arms won't need to pitch that much in September when you have blowouts. That trickles down to the whole bullpen.

Everyone is just so quick to "get another guy". The Braves have proven they know what they are doing with young pitching. I'll take my chances with our guy.

[skidlee]

Seriously. Wood is building back up to be a starter. You guys need a little patience with young SP's. Haven't you learned anything from Minor and Teheran?

I don't see anyone saying he will never be a good starter

[Dalyn]

The regular arms won't need to pitch that much in September when you have blowouts. That trickles down to the whole bullpen.

Everyone is just so quick to "get another guy". The Braves have proven they know what they are doing with young pitching. I'll take my chances with our guy.

Wood is being used out of necessity, not because of some grand plan.

[BlackwaterPark]

Will Myers is the real deal

[skidlee]

The regular arms won't need to pitch that much in September when you have blowouts. That trickles down to the whole bullpen.

Everyone is just so quick to "get another guy". The Braves have proven they know what they are doing with young pitching. I'll take my chances with our guy.

We don't have blow outs. Even when we score 9 runs the other teams scores 8. Kimbrel, Walden, Avilan, and Downs will still pitch 2 out of every 3 days no matter what the score is.

I am not saying go get Peavy or Norris or the BIG name guy.

[thethe]

I don't see anyone saying he will never be a good starter

He absolutely destroyed the minor leagues. He earned a shot and it would behoove the Braves to give that to him. He has great stuff. He can pitch in the big leagues.

[thethe]

We don't have blow outs. Even when we score 9 runs the other teams scores 8. Kimbrel, Walden, Avilan, and Downs will still pitch 2 out of every 3 days no matter what the score is.

I am not saying go get Peavy or Norris or the BIG name guy.

The lesser known guy will not be that much better than Wood.

[skidlee]

He absolutely destroyed the minor leagues. He earned a shot and it would behoove the Braves to give that to him. He has great stuff. He can pitch in the big leagues.


again not saying he can't

But right now with how this rotation is set up I think we need more then what wood can bring at this point in his career.

[stpeteirish]

Gattis struggling a lot right now. But that was a decent AB.

It was? He yanked an inside pitch foul, clubbed a pitch over his head foul and fanned on the only pitch he saw that was a strike. With a man on third, and the infield in in a one run game. That's a terrible at bat. But it's true that others do the same stuff.

Put the damn bat on the ball. Situational hitting. It'd be nice if the team grasped the concept.

[Dalyn]

Now THAT was a good pitch.

[thethe]

again not saying he can't

But right now with how this rotation is set up I think we need more then what wood can bring at this point in his career.

Well Wood is a guy that could develop into a 2 or a 3 and that could happen as early as this year. The guy we get is going to be a back end guy. No thanks. I don't care if that guy can throw 1 more innning a start on average. I'll roll the dice with Wood,.

[Gary82]

Wood has settled in.

[Heyward]

We don't have blow outs. Even when we score 9 runs the other teams scores 8. Kimbrel, Walden, Avilan, and Downs will still pitch 2 out of every 3 days no matter what the score is.

I am not saying go get Peavy or Norris or the BIG name guy.

So who do we get then?

You guys ever heard of patience, Julio and Minor struggled. Now they are both doing well. A backed starter isnt a massive upgrade to Wood.

[thethe]

Now THAT was a good pitch.

Wood is nasty. To make an assessment on whether or not he can pitch in the majors after two starts is not a smart idea.

[skidlee]

Well Wood is a guy that could develop into a 2 or a 3 and that could happen as early as this year. The guy we get is going to be a back end guy. No thanks. I don't care if that guy can throw 1 more innning a start on average. I'll roll the dice with Wood,.


If we still had Hudson I would be fine with it but we don't and I think it could become an issue

[BlackwaterPark]

Still technical difficulties

[skidlee]

So who do we get then?

Bedard is one guy that could be decent back end guy that won't cost a lot in terms of prospects.

[thethe]

If we still had Hudson I would be fine with it but we don't and I think it could become an issue

I get your angle but I just don't see anyone available for a price I would be willing to pay that would be a big upgrade over Wood.

[Dalyn]

Well Wood is a guy that could develop into a 2 or a 3 and that could happen as early as this year. The guy we get is going to be a back end guy. No thanks. I don't care if that guy can throw 1 more innning a start on average. I'll roll the dice with Wood,.

Oh, for plunk's sake, thethe. There is no way Wood could develop into a 2 or a 3 THIS YEAR. That is just silly.

[skidlee]

Wood is nasty. To make an assessment on whether or not he can pitch in the majors after two starts is not a smart idea.

Where has anyone said that? No one has said he can't pitch in the majors. NO ONE.

[Gary82]

So who do we get then?

Cliff Lee is the only pitcher I would be interested in. I'm not sure any of the other names floated out there are any significant upgrade over Medlen.

[Dalyn]

Nice!

[NYCBrave]

2 wins or kill the pen every time he starts?

I bet you were one of the ones crying like a baby in Teheran's first 4 starts this year and during Minor's first half last year....

[Gary82]

Come on Simba! Drive Owl in.

[thethe]

Oh, for plunk's sake, thethe. There is no way Wood could develop into a 2 or a 3 THIS YEAR. That is just silly.

I don't see why he can't. To say he has a zero percent chance just isn't fair. I didn't say it was likely. I just said it was possible.

[Tapate50]

Thought Simba got it. Uggla still having eye issues in the daytime?
What's his avg since the lenses were prescribed?

[Heyward]

Bedard is one guy that could be decent back end guy that won't cost a lot in terms of prospects.

Wood/Beachy/Maholm is just as good or better.

Another bullpen arm is more needed than a starter who isn't that big of a upgrade if any.

[skidlee]

I bet you were one of the ones crying like a baby in Teheran's first 4 starts this year and during Minor's first half last year....

No I was not

[skidlee]

Wood/Beachy/Maholm is just as good or better.

Another bullpen arm is more needed than a starter who isn't that big of a upgrade if any.

Disagree with all 3. Bedard has pitched very well for a guy in the AL in a bad ball park.

[NYCBrave]

No I was not

I don't understand how there's a difference....

[yeezus]

Disagree with all 3. Bedard has pitched very well for a guy in the AL in a bad ball park.

Does the ballpark make him walk all those guys?
Figures skid is complaining about our rotation, what else is new?

[Dalyn]

Good at-bat for a pitcher.

[emk418]

Unless we go after a guy like Lohse, Lincecum etc.... I just want a bench piece and one more bullpen arm.

[Dalyn]

Need a big hit here.

[skidlee]

Alteast I am not complaing about Fredi which is a board fav pastime

[emk418]

Alteast I am not complaing about Fredi which is a board fav pastime

But justified.

[jpx7]

Good at-bat for a pitcher.

Made him throw seven pitches, and put it in play to move Uggla over; can't expect much better.

[BlackwaterPark]

Going to jinx the hitter now

[skidlee]

I don't understand how there's a difference....

Teheran had nothing more to prove in AAA and we needed a 5th starter

At someone point you have to let a pitcher pitch in the majors and let him learn

So I am a bad guy for wanting another SP? WOW you guys are amazing.

[Dalyn]

:rock:

[TURBO]

Big hit Jason. Tie game

[The Chosen One]

I like the leader hitting leadoff.

[thethe]

Did Heyward all of a sudden go Michael Jackson on us?

[BlackwaterPark]

HEY HEY HEY!

[zitothebrave]

HEYBEAST!!!!

[Gary82]

Heyward! The leadoff man comes through

[Mrs. Meta]

Captain Blackman!

[thethe]

Teheran had nothing more to prove in AAA and we needed a 5th starter

At someone point you have to let a pitcher pitch in the majors and let him learn

So I am a bad guy for wanting another SP? WOW you guys are amazing.

I don't see what Wood needs to do in the Minors. It was a joke how much he dominated.

[jason27nc]

Why do we even have Heyward on the roster. He sucks soooooooo bad.

[The Chosen One]

Stupid Fredi. If he had CJ hitting 8th instead of Simmons, Uggla would've scored earlier.

[Gary82]

Teheran had nothing more to prove in AAA and we needed a 5th starter

At someone point you have to let a pitcher pitch in the majors and let him learn

So I am a bad guy for wanting another SP? WOW you guys are amazing.

You're not a bad guy for wanting a SP, but there just isn't anyone out there. If we do trade for one, I would want a BIG impact kind of pitcher. We should be focused on winning playoff series.

[thethe]

Oh boy...if Upton can get that swing back!

[BlackwaterPark]

Son of a *****!

[Dalyn]

Cost us a run. Hate that rule.

[CrimsonCowboy]

If ever a double is disappointing................

[TURBO]

Jason would have scored easily. That seems to happen a ton to us.

[Garmel]

The BABIP gods are liking Heyward better of late.

[Mrs. Meta]

Dos Negros!

[Gary82]

tough luck there.

[parkvadawg]

Boom

[Dalyn]

Hit for Gattis.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Did you all see Pendleton's reaction?

[skidlee]

I don't see what Wood needs to do in the Minors. It was a joke how much he dominated.

IMO its a different situation but you want to let the kids play over getting someone that isn't a "true brave" most of the time

[Gary82]

Oh boy...if Upton can get that swing back!

You'll like him again?

[zitothebrave]

Gattis better come through here or he will have to go to the bench.

[jpx7]

Did Heyward all of a sudden go Michael Jackson on us?

http://0.tqn.com/d/montreal/1/0/R/4/0/-/dave-chappelle-montreak-just-for-laughs-2013.jpg

[Mrs. Meta]

Walking Freeman to face Gattis?

http://replygif.net/i/1049.gif

[BlackwaterPark]

Cost us a run. Hate that rule.

When you have atheltes like we do, you hate it, when your fat and slow, its no bigige

[bravesnumberone]

Great job by Justin.

[jason27nc]

Jason would have scored easily. That seems to happen a ton to us.

No way, Jason would not have scored. He is mediocre at best and needs to be traded according to some people.

[thethe]

You'll like him again?

Its possible!

[thethe]

THERE YOU GO GATTIS!