4/28/15 MLB GDT Braves/Nats: Teheran on the bump(Julio Pic)/Some lineup consistency!

[thethe]

Markakis RF
Simmons SS
Freeman 1B
Pierzynski C
Callaspo 3B
K.Johnson LF
Peterson 2B
Maybin CF
Teheran P

[Braves1976]

JFYI, one of the two errors last night on Peterson was changed to an error on Callaspo for a missed catch.

[chop2chip]

JFYI, one of the two errors last night on Peterson was changed to an error on Callaspo for a missed catch.

Glad that happened. Callaspo plays 3rd like he's got a hole in his bucket.

[Anthony J. Pierzynski]

****, I'm tired. I thought Beth was supposed to catch the Mexicans.

[Braves1976]

Glad that happened. Callaspo plays 3rd like he's got a hole in his bucket.

I wouldn't go that far, Callaspo is very good at third compared to Chris Johnson out there. CJ hasn't even played regularly yet he has a -3 DRS at third. Callaspo had an even DRS at third before last night's missed catch, now he's -1. His track record at third is pretty good according to DRS, etc. Now Callaspo at second is another story, I don't like him there at all.

That said, I think KJ might be the best at third defensively on the team. He's also been good in LF so far too. I know he hasn't played third much for us but I liked him there in a small sample over last few seasons. So if he keeps hitting and gets on one of his crazy hot streaks. Then I'd start him at third some games to keep him in the line-up.

[Hawk]

Matthew Kaminski
@bravesorganist
#Braves vs #Nats - Circus music for Harper

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Bryce Harper is literally my least favorite athlete of all-time.

[Julio3000]

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff511/poinsett/ksd95_zpsgft4vjtc.jpg

[stpeteirish]

I wouldn't go that far, Callaspo is very good at third compared to Chris Johnson out there. CJ hasn't even played regularly yet he has a -3 DRS at third. Callaspo had an even DRS at third before last night's missed catch, now he's -1. His track record at third is pretty good according to DRS, etc. Now Callaspo at second is another story, I don't like him there at all.

That said, I think KJ might be the best at third defensively on the team. He's also been good in LF so far too. I know he hasn't played third much for us but I liked him there in a small sample over last few seasons. So if he keeps hitting and gets on one of his crazy hot streaks. Then I'd start him at third some games to keep him in the line-up.

who would KJ replace if you played him at 3b vs RHP? Callapso or the peoples choice, Peterson? And doesn't it make more sense to just play him in left instead of EY?

[Tapate50]

AJ reminds me of a more refined and racist version of youtube's Kent Murphy


http://youtu.be/ctFf91EUUTw

[nsacpi]

I wouldn't go that far, Callaspo is very good at third compared to Chris Johnson out there. CJ hasn't even played regularly yet he has a -3 DRS at third. Callaspo had an even DRS at third before last night's missed catch, now he's -1. His track record at third is pretty good according to DRS, etc. Now Callaspo at second is another story, I don't like him there at all.

That said, I think KJ might be the best at third defensively on the team. He's also been good in LF so far too. I know he hasn't played third much for us but I liked him there in a small sample over last few seasons. So if he keeps hitting and gets on one of his crazy hot streaks. Then I'd start him at third some games to keep him in the line-up.

I've enjoyed watching KJ play for us both at the plate and in the field this year. The guy still has something in the tank.

[Braves1976]

who would KJ replace if you played him at 3b vs RHP? Callapso or the peoples choice, Peterson? And doesn't it make more sense to just play him in left instead of EY?

I was talking about playing KJ at third some games over Callaspo and CJ vs righties when he's hot. Further, EYJ would be on the bench and mostly used as a pinch runner and late defense if up to me.

[clvclv]

****, I'm tired. I thought Beth was supposed to catch the Mexicans.

Hilarious!!!

:eusa_clap::eusa_clap::eusa_clap::eusa_clap:

[clvclv]

JFYI, one of the two errors last night on Peterson was changed to an error on Callaspo for a missed catch.

As it should've been at the time.

[Hawk]

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[Braves1976]

As it should've been at the time.

Yea, I was surprised no one in the game thread seemed to catch it given how much Callaspo is disliked here. I am not saying I like Callaspo because his domestic violence history made me view him differently too. I just kind of expect folks to be looking for something with him, that's all.

[Hawk]

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[Braves1976]

@mlbbowman · 47m 47 minutes ago
Matt Wiliams: "If I'm trying to beat the ball, I try to beat the ball to (3B). If I'm trying to take the man out... I slide past the base."

[Braves1976]

Man, Markakis looked like he was running in quicksand after that fly ball by Werth. But he got there and caught it at least.

[Braves1976]

Poor frame job by AJ cost Teheran a strike to Harper. No comment by Simpson about that though. :)

[Dalyn]

Teheran up to 10 1/3 innings with 10 runs earned since the end of the infamous knee game.

[The Chosen One]

@mlbbowman · 47m 47 minutes ago
Matt Wiliams: "If I'm trying to beat the ball, I try to beat the ball to (3B). If I'm trying to take the man out... I slide past the base."

I didn't see the slide until now but it didn't look dirty to me.

The irony of it is Yunel at times would hustle just as hard as Andrelton did in that play And probably do the same thing given the situation. So I don't think Yunel minded the hard but Clean slide.

[Braves1976]

I didn't see the slide until now but it didn't look dirty to me.

The irony of it is Yunel at times would hustle just as hard as Andrelton did in that play And probably do the same thing given the situation. So I don't think Yunel minded the hard but Clean slide.

Escobar didn't appear to be angry about the slide so I think it was more his teammates reaction.

[Dalyn]

I didn't see the slide until now but it didn't look dirty to me.

The irony of it is Yunel at times would hustle just as hard as Andrelton did in that play And probably do the same thing given the situation. So I don't think Yunel minded the hard but Clean slide.

The replay on MLB.TV showed his foot off the ground and straight at the glove. It was dirty.

[thewupk]

The replay on MLB.TV showed his foot off the ground and straight at the glove. It was dirty.

So he should let himself get out? No different then lowering your shoulder at home imo

[Braves1976]

The replay on MLB.TV showed his foot off the ground and straight at the glove. It was dirty.

Not according to my playbook of rules for games vs the Nats. Plus I don't believe Simmons meant to hurt him, I do believe he wanted to jar the ball loose.

[CyYoung31]

The replay on MLB.TV showed his foot off the ground and straight at the glove. It was dirty.

You're dirty.

[Braves1976]

Good start by the offense again.

[thewupk]

assholes and slow guys are getting it done this inning

[Dalyn]

So he should let himself get out? No different then lowering your shoulder at home imo

I'm not complaining, but it was a dirty play. I don't care about it, but if it happened to the Braves, we would all hate him.

[Dalyn]

You're dirty.

Dirty good.

[The Chosen One]

The replay on MLB.TV showed his foot off the ground and straight at the glove. It was dirty.

I'd rather he do that than headfirst. Plus watching again Andrelton risked himself more than Escobar. It looked worse than it was because Escobar was crowding the base. But keep in mind if Andy puts his foot lower it collides with the base and possible hurts his ankle and if his leg gets jammed into the base it makes him pop-up and hit Yunel. At least he stayed down the entire time

[Braves1976]

I'm not complaining, but it was a dirty play. I don't care about it, but if it happened to the Braves, we would all hate him.

Nah, I could never hate Simmons. :)

[CyYoung31]

This pitcher makes me think of Will Cunnane.

[thewupk]

I'm not complaining, but it was a dirty play. I don't care about it, but if it happened to the Braves, we would all hate him.

Of course. That's what fandom is all about. It's why someone like AJ is less of an asshole as a Braves.

[50PoundHead]

This pitcher makes me think of Will Cunnane.

If that's the case, the Nats may want to back up the fences.

Another nice start.

[The Chosen One]

I'm not complaining, but it was a dirty play. I don't care about it, but if it happened to the Braves, we would all hate him.

Braves don't cry about things like that compared to the Nats. last time I remember other than the puny Harper stuff was Erstad-Estrada.

[CyYoung31]

If that's the case, the Nats may want to back up the fences.

Another nice start.

What for? The Braves aren't hitting it out.

[sturg33]

Another great crowd tonight... might break 15K

[50PoundHead]

How does Teheran look? Bad location?

[Garmel]

How does Teheran look? Bad location?

Not good. Yeah, pitches are elevated.

[Garmel]

Julio got lucky with that cement mixer to Uggla.

[CyYoung31]

****ing Chip...

[Braves1976]

Teheran hasn't looked the same and has looked quite bad since that knee situation. Thankfully he got out of the second with that DP hit into by the pitcher.

[CyYoung31]

Teheran hasn't looked the same and quite bad since that knee situation. Thankfully he got out of the second with that DP hit into by the pitcher.

Our entire rotation has been bad outside of Miller. Even Wood hasn't been sharp.

[50PoundHead]

What for? The Braves aren't hitting it out.

Don't know if you're kidding, but Braves are tied for 5th in the NL in HRs.

[50PoundHead]

Julio got lucky with that cement mixer to Uggla.

At least he's killing rallies for another team.

[Braves1976]

If they want to slide that far out to hit Simmons I hope he kicks them in the face again (see my avatar). :)

[Braves1976]

Good job by Peterson again, great AB, fouled off a tough 2-2 pitch, worked it to 3-2 and hard hit up the middle.

[Braves1976]

Good job by Maybin too, now Teheran needs to bunt them up.

Good bunt by Teheran.

[keithlaw]

Nats are punks

[bravesnumberone]

Good job JT.

[sturg33]

Carpentar (Nats announcer): "Maybin was kind of a throw in to the Miguel Cabrera deal - but the Marlins thought he might have been a hidden gem"

[keithlaw]

But not the kind that make good music

[bravesnumberone]

Great piece of hitting there.

[Braves1976]

Way to make 'em pay Simmons!

[50PoundHead]

Carpentar (Nats announcer): "Maybin was kind of a throw in to the Miguel Cabrera deal - but the Marlins thought he might have been a hidden gem"

He was the 10th overall pick in 2005.

[cajunrevenge]

This offense is so bad.......

[Tapate50]

JT ain't got it tonight so get as many as possible

[keithlaw]

lol Nats defense lol

[Braves1976]

LOL@Nats! :)

[Heyward]

LMAO NATS DEFENSE

[CyYoung31]

LMFAO

[bravesnumberone]

lollerskates

[Tapate50]

These guys are the NL favorites? What the Furk?

[Braves1976]

I can't stop laughing. :)

[keithlaw]

Gotta pull this guy soon

[Julio3000]

I'm out and not able to follow the game, but from what I can see...wow. Good times.

[thewupk]

lol Nats

[bravesnumberone]

Can't beat the Phillies, but the Nats remain our bitch.

[CyYoung31]

Don't know if you're kidding, but Braves are tied for 5th in the NL in HRs.

Yeah, I know. I was making a joke about Markakis' weak as grounders.

[keithlaw]

I <3 Jace

[bravesnumberone]

We are Matt Carpentering these guys to death now.

[CyYoung31]

This is pure comedy.

[thethe]

What happened to this team not being able to score any runs? How are we doing this without with the mighty homerun hitters!

[Braves1976]

Great job kid, stay hot Peterson!

[nsacpi]

mercy

[UNCBlue012]

Hahaha love it!

[thethe]

Jace Peterson should play every single damn day.

[keithlaw]

Great job kid, stay hot Peterson!

He's always hot.

[Russ2dollas]

What happened to this team not being able to score any runs? How are we doing this without with the mighty homerun hitters!

If the Nats are this bad the question should be, "what happened to last year's team having no shot at the playoffs"

Or "Look what having a keith law rated top 50 pitching prospect gets you......Cole letting the braves bat around in the second."

[bravesnumberone]

What happened to this team not being able to score any runs? How are we doing this without with the mighty homerun hitters!

We are really blistering King Felix out there.

[keithlaw]

Oh you meant with the bat

[CyYoung31]

Yeah, I know. I was making a joke about Markakis' weak as grounders.

And the way they've scored their runs in this game.

[50PoundHead]

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/KJ1u070SV7Y/hqdefault.jpg

[thethe]

If the Nats are this bad the question should be, "what happened to last year's team having no shot at the playoffs"

Or "Look what having a keith law rated top 50 pitching prospect gets you......Cole letting the braves bat around in the second."

I believe the Mets are in the start of a long run at the top of the NL. At least one of the teams. Our pitching isn't on that level yet and they will have crazy amounts of money to spend soon.

[thethe]

Julio...please go 8 tonight.

[Braves1976]

I believe the Mets are in the start of a long run at the top of the NL. At least one of the teams. Our pitching isn't on that level yet and they will have crazy amounts of money to spend soon.

If the Mets win the division it will be due to the Nats struggling and us rebuilding more than them being that good. The Phillies stinking and Miami not starting well is also a factor too. Just a bad division right now even if the Nats get it together.

[thethe]

If the Nats are this bad the question should be, "what happened to last year's team having no shot at the playoffs"

Or "Look what having a keith law rated top 50 pitching prospect gets you......Cole letting the braves bat around in the second."

I still think last years team had no shot. Look at who is doing well this year for the Braves. Markakis/AJ/Miller/Gomes. Are those guys brought in if the old guard is still here? I doubt it. Is there money to get those guys? Absolutely not.

Lets face it. Its early and it will most likely change but bbasically every single player that has been brought in this offseason has been a huge plus. Lets not act like we would have had this team plus Heyward/Upton/Gattis.


Edit: Cahil/Stults haven't been....yet.

[Garmel]

Cole isn't going to be a successful pitcher at this level. He has long arm action plus a delay in his windup that lets a batter know what's coming.

[thethe]

If the Mets win the division it will be due to the Nats struggling and us rebuilding more than them being that good.

Agree to disagree. I think hte Mets are loaded with young talent throughout the organization including the major league level.

[keithlaw]

Agree to disagree. I think hte Mets are loaded with young talent throughout the organization including the major league level.

Wilmer Flores will finally turn into the next Miggy Cabrera!

[JusticeForAll23]

Agree to disagree. I think the Mets are loaded with young talent throughout the organization including the major league level.
That may be, but I'm not sure they're as good as their record now and likely at the season will indicate. If the Nats really are this bad and, of course, with us being in rebuild mode, the division right now may just be flatout bad 2-5.

[Russ2dollas]

I believe the Mets are in the start of a long run at the top of the NL. At least one of the teams. Our pitching isn't on that level yet and they will have crazy amounts of money to spend soon.

IIRC Mets have a higher rated farm system than us too.....

maybe we should just quit.

[UNCBlue012]

What is wrong with Julio? Really.

[Russ2dollas]

Julio looks like he'd be lucky to go 5 at this rate.......I think we need to skip him a start.

[thethe]

IIRC Mets have a higher rated farm system than us too.....

maybe we should just quit.

Its not about that. I just think that with the Nats down I think its the Mets division to win even if we kept last years unwatchable but talented team.

[50PoundHead]

Harper hit the sh*t out of that pitch.

PS--Nats aren't that bad. If/When Rendon gets back, their line-up gets better. Pitching will be the key.

[Braves1976]

That may be, but I'm not sure they're as good as their record now and likely at the season will indicate. If the Nats really are this bad and, of course, with us being in rebuild mode, the division right now may just be flatout bad 2-5.

Right plus the Mets lost Wheeler, Wright for a time, key bullpen arms. That might not kill them now but if we weren't rebuilding and if Nats and others not struggling so bad it would. In other words, they'd be more at least a year away as expected in that case.

[thethe]

Right plus the Mets lost Wheeler, Wright, key bullpen arms. That might not kill them now but if we weren't rebuilding and if Nats and others not struggling so bad it would. In other words, they'd be more at least year away as expected in that case.

They can't replace Wright (even though he hasn't been the same in a while) but the Mets have pitching for days and their replacement for Darnaud is another top catching prospects. Legitimately, the Mets are loaded and have much more help on the way.

[Russ2dollas]

now the guy they should have started will come in and mow us down....

[Braves1976]

They can't replace Wright (even though he hasn't been the same in a while) but the Mets have pitching for days and their replacement for Darnaud is another top catching prospects. Legitimately, the Mets are loaded and have much more help on the way.

My point is that being in a division with us rebuilding and Nats struggling big time, while Philly is tanking and Miami having issues, is why the Mets have a better shot now despite those losses.

[chop2chip]

What is wrong with Julio? Really.
His velocity has been a tad off this year and his control has been consistently poor this year.

Something to monitor.

[Heyward]

The Mets are good.

Harvey, DeGrom is a legit 1-2.

And Colon, Gee, Niese is a solid 3-4-5 to fill out the rotation.

And the lineup is quite solid as well.

I still think the Nats get on a run eventually, too much talent not too.

But i was listening to the ESPN broadcast yesterday, they brought up an interesting point. Washington is already 8 back, not a huge gap.

But i think it was Mulder that said having Harvey and DeGrom will kill losing streaks.

I still agree with what the Braves did, and i'm not sure our record is that much better if we just kept the same team.

Dont have AJ, Gomes, Markakis, Miller, etc.

Rotation is probably a mess, without Miller.

Probably something like Julio, Wood, Martin, Hale, veteran stop gap.

[50PoundHead]

His velocity has been a tad off this year and his control has been consistently poor this year.

Something to monitor.

I'm watching on the mlb network and it looks like Teheran's outer-half stuff is kind of sitting there asking to be spanked.

http://www.quickmeme.com/img/06/0695e5971f1a29579fd98185b8a30966295bb2a5d330757da3 efcb8930dbe716.jpg

[Braves1976]

He is hurt.

Don't bring up the knee again or Fredi gonna get you. When he needs TJS it won't be his knee that's the issue. :)

[Heyward]

My point is that being in a division with us rebuilding and Nats struggling big time, while Philly is tanking and Miami having issues, is why the Mets have a better shot now despite those losses.

Mets are better than you think.

They're gonna be good for a long time.

Will have some money to spend this winter on a few bats.

[Braves1976]

Teheran hit him after he tried to take out Simmons! :)

[bravesnumberone]

I still think JT isn't quite right and hasn't been since injuring the knee.

[thethe]

Not good if Teheran isn't at near ace level. That was supposed to be one of the definites moving forward for the team.

[Braves1976]

Mets are better than you think.

They're gonna be good for a long time.

Will have some money to spend this winter on a few bats.

You can't read or comprehend much I say so piss off please. Thanks in advance. :)

[thethe]

My point is that being in a division with us rebuilding and Nats struggling big time, while Philly is tanking and Miami having issues, is why the Mets have a better shot now despite those losses.

I agree with your point. Things are really falling into place for them. As long as Harvey stays healthy I think the Mets are trending in the right direction though.

[50PoundHead]

Uggla never once made an adjustment like that during his time as a Brave.

[Braves1976]

I still think JT isn't quite right and hasn't been since injuring the knee.

Agreed.

[Braves1976]

I agree with your point. Things are really falling into place for them. As long as Harvey stays healthy I think the Mets are trending in the right direction though.

I agree, like I said I thought they were a year away otherwise so not far off. They have a great 1-2 punch in their starting rotation.

[JusticeForAll23]

With the way he's pitching lately (something has to be wrong), I guess not even an 8 run lead with 7 innings to go might not be safe with Julio on the mound.

[thethe]

Freeman has produced this year but I feel he hasn't really been all that great. If he can get going like we all know he can then maybe the Braves have a shot at playing 500 baseball.

[Heyward]

now the guy they should have started will come in and mow us down....

Just got that run back negative nancy.

[cajunrevenge]

now the guy they should have started will come in and mow us down....

:Bunchie1:

[thethe]

Too bad AJ isn't like 34 or something. This is probably his last good year.

[50PoundHead]

I agree, like I said I thought they were a year away otherwise so not far off. They have a great 1-2 punch in their starting rotation.

Flores is starting to look like a big league hitter (he's probably going have to move up SS at some point). Duda is a decent second-tier player and Campbell looks like he can play some. Lagares is our version of Simmons (whatever you get offensively is a bonus). Murphy can hit (isn't hitting now). It's an interesting line-up that can hurt you several ways, but admittedly could go really cold for an extended streak.

[Heyward]

Probably wont keep it up but AJ has been a big surprise this year at the plate.

Even if he's a dick.

[thethe]

Flores is starting to look like a big league hitter (he's probably going have to move up SS at some point). Duda is a decent second-tier player and Campbell looks like he can play some. Lagares is our version of Simmons (whatever you get offensively is a bonus). Murphy can hit (isn't hitting now). It's an interesting line-up that can hurt you several ways, but admittedly could go really cold for an extended streak.

Their two top hitting prospects, well three if you include Plaweki are all really close and ready to hit at the major league level.

[Heyward]

Still not against signing Wieters this winter.

[50PoundHead]

Still not against signing Wieters this winter.

Lifetime contract for Anthony J.

[chop2chip]

Freeman has produced this year but I feel he hasn't really been all that great. If he can get going like we all know he can then maybe the Braves have a shot at playing 500 baseball.
He's been good all year! He leads baseball in hard hit outs. If he had even average luck his average would be well over .300. He's been by far the most unlucky hitter in baseball.

[yeezus]

Freeman has produced this year but I feel he hasn't really been all that great. If he can get going like we all know he can then maybe the Braves have a shot at playing 500 baseball.

He can (and will) be better.
IF Simmons can keep it up, or show significant improvement from last year (shouldn't be too hard)
IF we can keep getting timely production from KJ, Gomes, AJ
IF Jace can hit a little better
and
IF Julio can turn it around along with Wood,

We can play better than .500 ball.

[Garmel]

This inning isn't on Julio. Defense has let him down this inning.

[Garmel]

I take back what I wrote above.

[CyYoung31]

Christ, our rotation has been a huge disappointment.

[50PoundHead]

Teheran is trying to live outside too much. That had "hit me" all over it.

[Braves1976]

I take back what I wrote above.

I take back my thanks, lol. :)

[Dalyn]

Pure **** from Teheran. Put his ass on the DL.

[Heyward]

Julio has nothing tonight, only the Braves could not cruise to victory with a 10-2 lead.

[thewupk]

Pure **** from Teheran. Put his ass on the DL.

This is the year to win. Got to play through the pain.

[50PoundHead]

Nice to see Uggla's still able to dive and not get the ball with the best of them.

[Dalyn]

14 1/3 innings from injured Teheran. 15 runs.

[bravesnumberone]

14 1/3 innings from injured Teheran. 15 runs.

An embarrassment that the powers who care so much about the future they were willing to punt a year or two don't see that he isn't right.

[Dalyn]

I wish Markakis was about 24.

[Dalyn]

An embarrassment that the powers who care so much about the future they were willing to punt a year or two don't see that he isn't right.

It boggles the mind.

[thethe]

I wish Markakis was about 24.

He's playing like it. Excellent signing and I believe he will still be productive in year 4.

[Dalyn]

An embarrassment that the powers who care so much about the future they were willing to punt a year or two don't see that he isn't right.

Oh, didn't you hear? He said he was fine.

[thethe]

Pure **** from Teheran. Put his ass on the DL.

Williams Perez should be making the start in 5 days.

[Dalyn]

He's playing like it. Excellent signing and I believe he will still be productive in year 4.

I hope it's for another team, and we get a great return for him after this year.

[thewupk]

He's playing like it. Excellent signing and I believe he will still be productive in year 4.

Zero power and zero range suggest he's not playing like he's 24. And that 390 BABIP will go down. His walk rate is very encouraging though.

[bravesnumberone]

And now in a game that should have been an easy blowout we have to depend on our bullpen to get us through. again.....

[50PoundHead]

The book on Teheran tonight is to take him the other way.

[Dalyn]

Zero power and zero range suggest he's not playing like he's 24. And that 390 BABIP will go down. His walk rate is very encouraging though.

He looks like he knows what the **** he's doing, but his body is breaking down. I think he has one or two good years left. Probably just one.

[Garmel]

Oh, ****.

[50PoundHead]

They've got to pull him.

[Dalyn]

And now in a game that should have been an easy blowout we have to depend on our bullpen to get us through. again.....

I just hope we get to see Jim.

[UNCBlue012]

Tell me that he's not hurt or something.

Take him out, now.

[thewupk]

JT just got Spanned.

[WaitingFor2017]

In what should've been an off night for Martin/Johnson/Grilli, it looks like they'll be used again. Fredi should've yanked Julio much earlier.

[thewupk]

I'm pretty sure JT will have TJ within the next calendar year

[Dalyn]

Tell me that he's not hurt or something.

Take him out, now.

His knee buckled the pitch before the HR and the HR pitch. It's not good.

[bravesnumberone]

Clown shoes for this organization's leadership. He needs to be on the DL tonight.

[Dalyn]

So Teheran ends his night at 15 innings since his injury and 16 runs. Nothing wrong with him. Nope.

[Braves1976]

Tell me that he's not hurt or something.

Take him out, now.

I still say this goes back to the knee situation, he changed how he was throwing after that and has looked awful since. Crazy we left him in that game, his knee may be fine now it could be just what he did then messed something else up. But we'll find out a year too late as usual whatever it is.

[bravesnumberone]

Is it so difficult to goddamn throw strikes?

[Dalyn]

We need the long Kohn tonight.

[bravesnumberone]

I still say this goes back to the knee situation, he changed how he was throwing after that and has looked awful since. Crazy we left him in that game, his knee may be fine now it could be just what he did then messed something else up. But we'll find out a year too late as usual whatever it is.

But you would be wrong because he said he was fine, and Fredi said he was fine. :FrediWut:

[Braves1976]

But you would be wrong because he said he was fine, and Fredi said he was fine. :FrediWut:

I cannot argue with that logic. Jonny Venters and JJ were fine back in the day too. :)

[chop2chip]

Two strikeouts for Kohn that inning.

I like his arm.

[Hawk]

Kkkkkkaaaaaahhhhhnnnn!!

[Braves1976]

Two strikeouts for Kohn that inning.

I like his arm.

I do too, that was a nice easy 95 mph.

[bravesnumberone]

At least Freddie's starting to play like a baseball player again.

[CyYoung31]

KOOOOOHHHHHNNNN!!!!!!

[CyYoung31]

Kkkkkkaaaaaahhhhhnnnn!!

**** you.

[Dalyn]

Kkkkkkaaaaaahhhhhnnnn!!

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/7e/1b/7e/7e1b7e3b590f4120f6b4e5ec766fd12f.jpg

[thewupk]

At least Freddie's starting to play like a baseball player again.

Facing the gNats always helps

[CyYoung31]

That is one hot Asshole.

[Garmel]

That asshole is on fire!!!

[CyYoung31]

That asshole is on fire!!!

**** you too.

[thethe]

LOL...Braves offense is good. Who would have thunk it?

I guess when you put your best OBP guy at the top of the lineup good things happen.

[Dalyn]

KOOOOOHHHHHNNNN!!!!!!

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

[dak]

This AJ situation is just crazy. That short swing looks like it could work for a while.

[bravesfanforlife88]

An AJ double is the most exciting 2 minutes in baseball

[Dalyn]

A lot of us might have to eat Asshole after this year.

[dak]

Extra runs would be huge for the pen. Martin and Johnson need a day off.

[thethe]

A lot of us might have to eat Asshole after this year.

Some of us have been practicing for years!

[Julio3000]

Sooooooo . . . can someone recap the first 5 1/2 innings of this one for me.

[CyYoung31]

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

Thanks.

[Dalyn]

Some of us have been practicing for years!

Truth.

[Dalyn]

Sooooooo . . . can someone recap the first 5 1/2 innings of this one for me.

Run. Error. Rinse. Repeat.

[Julio3000]

I see Awesome Jackass's All-Star bid is still in progress.

[Dalyn]

I see Awesome Jackass's All-Star bid is still in progress.

We're going to be able to trade him for Heyward at the deadline if this keeps up. Not that we would.

[CyYoung31]

The Braves have both Xfinity and Uverse ads at the park.

[thethe]

We're going to be able to trade him for Heyward at the deadline if this keeps up. Not that we would.

We would need a prospect back in that deal. Golden child already got moved down in the St. Louis lineup.

[Runnin]

This AJ situation is just crazy. That short swing looks like it could work for a while.
He's had 16 game hitting streaks twice in his career. The asshole can hit.

[Dalyn]

When the servants of God come for your devil left-handed child, they bring Gomes.

[Braves1976]

Fredi can't sit Peterson vs lefty starters and pinch hit for him so much to start the season and now leave him in vs a tougher bullpen lefty. That gives him no chance to be ready for them in such situations, it's called setting him up to fail.

[Dalyn]

Fredi can't sit Peterson vs lefty starters and pinch hit for him so much to start the season and now leave him in vs a tougher bullpen lefty. That gives him no chance to be ready for them in such situations, it's called setting him up to fail.

Yep.

[thethe]

Fredi can't sit Peterson vs lefty starters and pinch hit for him so much to start the season and now leave him in vs a tougher bullpen lefty. That gives him no chance to be ready for them in such situations, it's called setting him up to fail.

I wasn't on the bandwagon last year to fire Freddi or any years prior to that but if even a dult like me can see it then its definitely time.

[Braves1976]

I hope Cornely isn't too rusty by the time we see him, he is with us right?

[Braves1976]

I wasn't on the bandwagon last year to fire Freddi or any years prior to that but if even a dult like me can see it then its definitely time.

Welcome to the bandwagon, you can drive when me and Dalyn get tired. :)

[Dalyn]

I wasn't on the bandwagon last year to fire Freddi or any years prior to that but if even a dult like me can see it then its definitely time.

http://assets.diylol.com/hfs/57f/449/b7c/resized/twinperfect-thinks-you-re-a-retard-meme-generator-grape-soda-why-is-it-funny-ea580f.jpg

[50PoundHead]

Fredi can't sit Peterson vs lefty starters and pinch hit for him so much to start the season and now leave him in vs a tougher bullpen lefty. That gives him no chance to be ready for them in such situations, it's called setting him up to fail.

I think Peterson was left in there for defense.

[cajunrevenge]

You know what I love most about Freeman, its that our 2 main division rivals fans bases both believe their team is the only one that cant get Freeman out.

[Dalyn]

The Magic Merkin

[Dalyn]

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/55773520.jpg

[Braves1976]

Joe Simpson on Avilan: "This might be his first back-to-back outing... No it's not, it's his fourth!" :)

[jcc03004]

Are we sure there's nothing wrong with julios knee? The results since then say otherwise

[50PoundHead]

Fredi should have had the RH ready for Uggla.

[Dalyn]

Good thing we didn't waste Martin with a big lead recently.

[Braves1976]

Are we sure there's nothing wrong with julios knee? The results since then say otherwise

It could be that it was his knee then but that it's fine now and that he just messed something else up due to the knee issue. That is another reason he should've came out of that game, IMO.

[keithlaw]

Fredi should have had the RH ready for Uggla.

Fredi should have Gosselin ready for Uggla

[Garmel]

*sigh*

[CyYoung31]

I can't watch baseball anymore after that.

[UNCBlue012]

How...

[Braves1976]

If we lose this game...

[thewupk]

lol

[50PoundHead]

Looks like we've got the 2014 Avilan out there tonight.

PS--When did Uggla learn to go the opposite way?

[bravesnumberone]

Problem is it's too early to get Kimbrel up.

What a disgrace.

[jsebe10]

Alright man time to scower the fckn minors for pitchers who can throw God damn strikes.

[UNCBlue012]

Hahahah easiest win ever turned into this. Idiot team.

[Runnin]

Effing hilarious.

[Braves1976]

If we lose this game it will be worth it only if we lose Fredi in the process. If not then win the damn game Braves!

[thewupk]

This Nats offense is impressive

[jpx7]

:FrediPuzzled:

[TURBO]

Soon we are gonna see Giles post if this keeps up.

[UNCBlue012]

So... Don't we have a full bullpen?

[JusticeForAll23]

We may actually do it. We may blow a 9-1/10-2 lead.

[keithlaw]

Soon we are gonna see Giles post if this keeps up.

It'll take a while considering he can only type with one hand at the moment

[dak]

Poor bullpen choices in past couple days really hurting now.

[Dalyn]

Soon we are gonna see Giles post if this keeps up.

:happy0157:

[bravesnumberone]

Haven't seen that before. Clown shoes for the umps.

[jason27nc]

SMH

[Dalyn]

It'll take a while considering he can only type with one hand at the moment

He's using his mouth.

[WaitingFor2017]

No to Jim Johnson to the meat of their lineup in the 8th.

[thewupk]

So... Don't we have a full bullpen?

Yeah. And it's full of crap.

[CyYoung31]

WTF was that by the home plate umpire?

[bravesnumberone]

I don't know what's worse. Blowing it over a few innings or blowing it all in one inning like we did with the Mets about 10 years or so back.

[Braves1976]

I think Peterson was left in there for defense.

I don't buy that since Gomes pinch hit for KJ who's splits suggest not such a need and replaced him with Gomes defensively in LF. If a manager is thinking about defense he doesn't do that late IMO.

[Braves1976]

Am I the only one that has caught that Fredi's refusing to use Cornely since his recall has set up the bullpen to be worse like this?

[50PoundHead]

I don't buy that since Gomes pinch hit for KJ who's splits suggest not such a need and replaced him with Gomes defensively in LF. If a manager is thinking about defense he doesn't do that late IMO.

I found Gomes PH-ing odd as well.

[bravesnumberone]

This is a point where a home run would be great.

[Dalyn]

Am I the only one that has caught that Fredi's refusing to use Cornely since his recall has set up the bullpen to be worse like this?

No.

[Braves1976]

I found Gomes PH-ing odd as well.

Fair enough. There is no consistency with Fredi, that is the problem.

[dak]

Am I the only one that has caught that Fredi's refusing to use Cornely since his recall has set up the bullpen to be worse like this?

He missed multiple opportunities to use both Kohn and Cornely in recent games. Cornely might debut in extra innings tonight.

[Dalyn]

Fair enough. There is no consistency with Fredi, that is the problem.

I disagree. He's consistently bad.

[Hawk]

Hahaha ****ing ASSMAN.

[UNCBlue012]

Wow.

[bravesnumberone]

The biggest asshole is turning out to be our best move of the offseason.

Love the booty. :Bowman:







:HeywardWut:

[keithlaw]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrgpZ0fUixs

[Julio3000]

Asshole Juggernaut

[Braves1976]

He missed multiple opportunities to use both Kohn and Cornely in recent games. Cornely might debut in extra innings tonight.

Exactly my point. He has done this a ton with new recalls he doesn't know too. Nothing new with Fredi here.

[Braves1976]

I disagree. He's consistently bad.

Haha, you got me there. :)

[sturg33]

1. As predicted, all the hard contact Freeman has been hitting would come around.

2. AJ on fire.. can't sit him.

3. Nick Markakis has Derek Jeter-like range in right field

4. Fredi is the biggest liability to a winning squad I've ever seen

[CyYoung31]

3-run homerun by Gomes here.

[Braves1976]

No offense to Gomes, but I'd prefer KJ here vs the righty. Hopefully Gomes comes through anyway. :)

Oh well, Gomes shouldn't have had that AB anyway. Thanks Fredi...