5/25/'15: GDT - Atlanta Braves @ L.A. Dodgers

[Garmel]

Braves
1. Jace Peterson (L) 2B
2. Cameron Maybin (R) CF
3. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
4. Nick Markakis (L) RF
5. Jonny Gomes (R) LF
6. Alberto Callaspo (S) 3B
7. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS
8. Christian Bethancourt (R) C
9. Williams Perez (R) P

Dodgers
1. Joc Pederson (L) CF
2. Jimmy Rollins (S) SS
3. Howie Kendrick (R) 2B
4. Adrian Gonzalez (L) 1B
5. Justin Turner (R) 3B
6. Andre Ethier (L) RF
7. Scott Van Slyke (R) LF
8. A.J. Ellis (R) C
9. Brett Anderson (L) P

[weso1]

This is the day folks. The day Markakis will hit his first homerun. I predicted it in Julio's thread. It will happen.

[cajunrevenge]

I don't see this game or series ending well.

[jpx7]

I don't see this game or series ending well.

At least Fredi can't fail to use Kimbrel in a key spot.

[Heyward]

This is probably our best shot at a win this series given Kershaw/Greinke loom the next 2 games.

[nsacpi]

Baby Harang gonna be huge tonight

[Garmel]

I don't see this game or series ending well.

This is the best time to play them with Carl Crawford and Puig out for the series.

[jpx7]

This is the day folks. The day Markakis will hit his first homerun. I predicted it in Julio's thread. It will happen.

Baby Harang gonna be huge tonight

Two walks for Maybin, two RBI for Callaspo, a pickoff at first for Bethancourt, and all sorts of grit and tat from Gomes.

[AerchAngel]

At least Fredi can't fail to use Kimbrel in a key spot.

This post speak of total awesomeness....of.........what if?

[jpx7]

This post speak of total awesomeness....of.........what if?

Yep; alas.

Never registered you were in Eau Claire, for some reason. I once had morning-beers and breakfast at Northwoods Brewery after a soggy night of camping near Black River Falls.

[The Chosen One]

I didn't get to watch Perez pitch the first time, but seeing the highlights of his first start, he is the definitive Harang-Peavy hybrid. That Peavyesque delivery is great.

[jsebe10]

Why is Markakis batting 4th...this is so embarassing.

[The Chosen One]

Mediocre defense by Bethancourt. hehe

[dak]

Nice decision by Betty. Had him by several steps.

[Heyward]

Why is Markakis batting 4th...this is so embarassing.

To be fair, who else do you prefer given what we have?

[WaitingFor2017]

Throw strikes, kid.

[jsebe10]

Bad call by CB there.

[Braves1976]

That was a strike! Well, at least he got out of it with only a run. High pitch count early though.

[WaitingFor2017]

Jace bails out blue there.

[Heyward]

Could have been worse.

[The Chosen One]

Thank god Jace got that because no way Markakis gets that.

Should be 2 DRS for Peterson on that play. :HeywardWut:

[jsebe10]

That was a strike!

The "human element" man!!! Only umpires are against replay because it exposes how shi##y they really are and they have a job similar to a weatherman.

[UNCBlue012]

I feel as though walking in a run is not smart. Just my opinion though.

[chop2chip]

Jace has arguably been the best defensive second baseman in baseball. Only Dee and Kinsler have provided more defensive value, but Jace has less playing time, obviously.

[UNCBlue012]

Jace has arguably been the best defensive second baseman in baseball. Only Dee and Kinsler have provided more defensive value, but Jace has less playing time, obviously. He's been awesome! I'm so glad he was given the opportunity in ST. He's been a huge blessing to this team and a true surprise for me. I knew he was solid but he's been all we could ask for.

[Braves1976]

Jace has arguably been the best defensive second baseman in baseball. Only Dee and Kinsler have provided more defensive value, but Jace has less playing time, obviously.

The last I checked he was second in DRS behind only Gordon among second basemen.

[UNCBlue012]

@mlbbowman: Sounds like Callaspo's days (or hours) with the #Braves might be numbered. But Daniel Castro is not coming up from Gwinnett.

[Garmel]

@mlbbowman: Sounds like Callaspo's days (or hours) with the #Braves might be numbered. But Daniel Castro is not coming up from Gwinnett.

Could it mean who I think it is?

[Braves1976]

Could it mean who I think it is?

Are you thinking Peraza is coming up? I doubt it with CJ about to be activated. I am not saying CJ would in anyway block Peraza though. I just don't see them bringing up Peraza and moving Peterson right now.

[nsacpi]

@mlbbowman: Sounds like Callaspo's days (or hours) with the #Braves might be numbered. But Daniel Castro is not coming up from Gwinnett.

Callaspo was in the lineup tonight. Did I miss something?

[jsebe10]

@mlbbowman: Sounds like Callaspo's days (or hours) with the #Braves might be numbered. But Daniel Castro is not coming up from Gwinnett.

Pretty much what I figured. With Johnson coming off the DL soon and Callaspo just being a horrible hitter

[WaitingFor2017]

Are you thinking Peraza is coming up? I doubt it with CJ about to be activated. I am not saying CJ would in anyway block Peraza though. I just don't see them bringing up Peraza and moving Peterson right now.

I thought CJ being reactivated meant that one of the extra pitchers would go down or be DFA'ed.

[jpx7]

Callaspo was in the lineup tonight. Did I miss something?

Yes, I think, because now he isn't?

[Braves1976]

Callaspo was in the lineup tonight. Did I miss something?

He was a late scratch.

[Garmel]

Are you thinking Peraza is coming up? I doubt it with CJ about to be activated. I am not saying CJ would in anyway block Peraza though. I just don't see them bringing up Peraza and moving Peterson right now.

Yeah, probably wishful thinking on my part.

[Braves1976]

I thought CJ being reactivated meant that one of the extra pitchers would go down or be DFA'ed.

They'll probably do that too, I just don't expect Peraza to be coming soon.

[Braves1976]

I wouldn't think anyone would want Callaspo in a trade, even with someone making similar amount coming back. So if he's gone it's likely a DFA and then released.

[jsebe10]

Folks, go get a beer and watch the kids in the backyard, we aren't scoring on this soft tossing retard tonight.

[dak]

@mlbbowman: Sounds like Callaspo's days (or hours) with the #Braves might be numbered. But Daniel Castro is not coming up from Gwinnett.

The late scratch aspect of this whole thing is what's intriguing since we have a shorthanded bench. If it's not injury related, the circumstances seem more like a trade. Fat chance someone would want to trade for Bert though.

[jpx7]

Folks, go get a beer and watch the kids in the backyard, we aren't scoring on this soft tossing retard tonight.

Got the beer, ain't got the kids: so I'll keep invigilating the game, at least until the chicken's brined enough for grilling.

[Braves1976]

The late scratch aspect of this whole thing is what's intriguing since we have a shorthanded bench. If it's not injury related, the circumstances seem more like a trade. Fat chance someone would want to trade for Bert though.

Yea, that was my thinking too. But I guess maybe someone might take Callaspo if it's a trade that includes another player coming to them with him. A trade where he's a throw in basically and salary probably the same with us taking back someone that makes similar. That is the only way I see him traded.

[jpx7]

Jace, yo.

A little élan even from the LA fans for that.

[nsacpi]

Jace

[Julio3000]

Holy ****, Jace !

[Braves1976]

Wow, that kid Peterson is great defensively.

[The Chosen One]

Holy Jace.

[dak]

Web gem, folks. Wow, looks even better in slo-mo replay!

[USMA76]

You know, we may have a decent defensive combination up the middle.

[nsacpi]

We need to give Callaspo a chance to rebuild his trade value.

[thethe]

Maybe we should consider moving Peraza off second.

[UNCBlue012]

Jace, man.

[Russ2dollas]

Peterson may not be this good at the plate...but I don't see how we get better production out of 2B from Peraza.

Maybe it gets better with Peterson at 3B and Peraza at 2B given how bad our 3B have been......

[Braves1976]

You know, we may have a decent defensive combination up the middle.

Haha, yea you could say they're pretty good (Simmons-Peterson combo). :)

[The Chosen One]

We're getting BABIPed

[jpx7]

Maybe we should consider moving Peraza off second.

Peterson may not be this good at the plate...but I don't see how we get better production out of 2B from Peraza.

Maybe it gets better with Peterson at 3B and Peraza at 2B given how bad our 3B have been......

This is why I see little wisdom in rushing Peraza to Atlanta. Give him all the PAs necessary to prove beyond a shadow he's ready for the bigs, while giving Peterson the whole 2015 season to prove his bat can allow his glove to stick full-time at 2B.

[Braves1976]

Peterson may not be this good at the plate...but I don't see how we get better production out of 2B from Peraza.

Maybe it gets better with Peterson at 3B and Peraza at 2B given how bad our 3B have been......

Someone asked me recently who's better defensively at second, Peraza or Peterson. I told them it's a tough call but that so far this year Peterson has been better than Peraza from what I've seen watching them both a lot. I believe both can give us plus defense at second though. So I am not knocking Peraza's defense I am more praising Peterson's.

[UNCBlue012]

Perez needs to stop giving up these hits.

[The Chosen One]

This umpire is squeezing the zone. Jeez.

[The Chosen One]

Yay.

[jpx7]

Perez needs to stop giving up these hits.

That'd help.

[nsacpi]

Baby Harang toyin with em

[Braves1976]

This ump isn't doing Perez any favors not calling clear strikes. Nice comeback getting the DP to get out of it. Peterson's great play set up getting out of that inning.

[dak]

Baby Harang toyin with em

The only bad thing about the DP is that it wasn't him covering first so he could spike the ball.

[Millwood1Hitter]

I like Perez's future, although with his repertoire I see him being in the mold of Rich Garces.

[Julio3000]

Fredi: "It's a better game when you call strikes"

[jpx7]

Baby Harang toyin with em

Not mobile, but playing them like one.

http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=2590827

[Julio3000]

Not mobile, but playing them like one.

Don't let Cahill see. He'll get distracted.

[Braves1976]

Fredi: "It's a better game when you call strikes"

I'm no Fredi fan but he's right in this case. This ump is refusing (or too blind) to call clear strikes.

[jpx7]

Fredi: "It's a better game when you call strikes"

http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Fredi+Gonzalez+Atlanta+Braves+v+Cincinnati+jNeaVdW 9htdl.jpg

[nsacpi]

Pedro

[Julio3000]

Skeletor with the RBI knock.

[jpx7]

Skeletor with the RBI knock.

Driving in Beastman, no less.

[Braves1976]

Great job by Ciriaco, not just the RBI hit but the hustle to take second. Now that clears the pitcher this inning too.

[nsacpi]

Baby Harang lookin hungry at the plate

[The Chosen One]

Excellent work Curacao.

[Julio3000]

Driving in Beastman, no less.

^^^^^^^

[nsacpi]

Ciriaco could be the new Constanza

[jsebe10]

Baby Harang lookin hungry at the plate

Lol. Yea and Anderson cowardly strikes him out with a hook bc he's scared to throw his meatball. Fckn bully

[Braves1976]

Ciriaco could be the new Constanza

Did Constanza teach him his bat licking technique in ST before we let him go? :)

[jpx7]

"Patriotiseum".

Also, I nailed at least one prediction:


and all sorts of grit and tat from Gomes.

[jsebe10]

Whatever happened to that sexy tall blonde from last year who did the on field commentary? I can't remember her name.

[UNCBlue012]

I miss Beth Keener. Jesus lord.

[nsacpi]

Strong inning by Baby Harang

[Braves1976]

I really like Perez when he mixes his pitches like he did that inning. He threw almost all sinkers in the early going, I don't know why he doesn't mix his pitches more. He needs to improve on that IMO.

[nsacpi]

I really like Perez when he mixes his pitches like he did that inning. He threw almost all sinkers in the early going, I don't know why he doesn't mix his pitches more. He needs to improve on that IMO.

I don't understand why CB keeps setting up for the high fastball. It is going against his pitcher's strength.

[Braves1976]

Good start to the inning by Jace, nice job staying back on the big slow curve.

Well, Jace got picked off. Damn. Good AB by Maybin walking though.

[USMA76]

Boy am I glad that didn't hit Freeman in the head.

[nsacpi]

Thanks Howie. I guess that is a negative one runs saved.

[UNCBlue012]

Freeman!

[Braves1976]

That'll work, RBI hit for Freeman. Maybin scores, Braves lead 2-1.

[jpx7]

Thanks Howie. I guess that is a negative one runs saved.

Despite that slick double-play, Kendrick and Rollins are not quite Peterson and Simmons.

[Braves1976]

Thanks Howie. I guess that is a negative one runs saved.

He should've had it for sure, I thought he would too. But Freeman will send him a nice Christmas or Birthday card if he keeps that up. :)

[The Chosen One]

Could've been 3-1. Darn.

[Braves1976]

Despite that slick double-play, Kendrick and Rollins are not quite Peterson and Simmons.

Haha, ain't that the truth. :)

[dak]

DOB on Callaspo. This would make sense (pulled for arriving late).

@DOBrienAJC David O'Brien retweeted Dave Williams
Team hasn't made announcement, and he's sitting in dugout. I did see him arriving later to ballpark than others FWIW

[Braves1976]

Nice finish by the kid Perez, he is right at his pitch limit so that's probably all for tonight.

[chop2chip]

Williams "Jorge Sosa" Perez

[nsacpi]

Stout performance by Baby Harang

[cajunrevenge]

Wtf is wrong with their uniforms?

[Julio3000]

DOB on Callaspo. This would make sense (pulled for arriving late).

@DOBrienAJC David O'Brien retweeted Dave Williams
Team hasn't made announcement, and he's sitting in dugout. I did see him arriving later to ballpark than others FWIW

So read Bowman's tweet as reason to believe the axe is gonna fall soon, but tonight's scratch was not because of an incipient move?

[jpx7]

There's little in life that makes me feel more awkward than Joe and Chip pimping Charlie XCX.

[Julio3000]

Wtf is wrong with their uniforms?

GI Joe vomited on them.

[sturg33]

Vin Scully has taught me more about these new Braves in 5 innings than Chip and Joe have done all year

[The Chosen One]

Braves are not interested in making ANderson work.

[jpx7]

Wtf is wrong with their uniforms?

I think the cleaners spilled some patriotiseum on the whole batch.

[Garmel]

Stout performance by Baby Harang

He came up huge for us tonight.

[Julio3000]

Little makes me feel more awkward than Joe and Chip pimping Charlie XCX.

She a little old for Chip's stable?

[Millwood1Hitter]

So read Bowman's tweet as reason to believe the axe is gonna fall soon, but tonight's scratch was not because of an incipient move?

I have reason to believe Bert stole Bowmans meal ticket for the pregame buffet, therefore he will have to be shipped out to prevent possible explosions and ruptures in the clubhouse in the near future.

[jpx7]

She a little old for Chip's stable?

Plus molly never gets him up enough.

[chop2chip]

Vin Scully has taught me more about these new Braves in 5 innings than Chip and Joe have done all year

Jonny Gomes getting attacked by a wolf was pretty insane.

[Braves1976]

Perez is still out there and dominating the longer he goes. Perez gets through six innings, great job after that first inning.

[The Chosen One]

Huge start by Perez. Big way to come back after that heavy first inning.

[The Chosen One]

Perez is still out there and dominating the longer he goes.

Hungry for the win.

[Julio3000]

Big Williams Style

[UNCBlue012]

Man, huge effort today by Perez!

[nsacpi]

He came up huge for us tonight.

Enormous really

[Braves1976]

Hungry for the win.

Yep, hopefully the kid gets his first MLB win tonight.

[cajunrevenge]

I can't believe Perez is doing this good.

[jpx7]

Hungry for the win.

http://www.viceland.com/int/v13n3/htdocs/fish/1.jpg

[Julio3000]

Man, huge effort today by Perez!

I hope someone buys dinner for Perez. One of the guys who has already signed an extension, preferably.

[Millwood1Hitter]

Vin Scully has taught me more about these new Braves in 5 innings than Chip and Joe have done all year


That generation of broadcasters (Vin, Ernie, Skip, Pete, Chick, Howard) actually took pride in their jobs, and did the research necessary to convey the game and the stories behind it to the public and fans. It's a lost art.

[Russ2dollas]

That generation of broadcasters (Vin, Ernie, Skip, Pete, Chick, Howard) actually took pride in their jobs, and did the research necessary to convey the game and the stories behind it to the public and fans. It's a lost art.

dodger fans should be forced to watch braves' broadcast to appreciate what they have from Scully

[nsacpi]

I hope someone buys dinner for Perez. One of the guys who has already signed an extension, preferably.

don't think the pre-arb guys could afford it

[jpx7]

Couldn't Fredi have deployed EYJr to break Uribe's ankle?

[The Chosen One]

SOmething is wrong with LA radar. Says Avilan hit 95mph.

[The Chosen One]

We're getting BABIPed again

[jpx7]

SOmething is wrong with LA radar. Says Avilan hit 95mph.

Am I the only one that's never comfortable these days when Avilan comes into the game?

[DirkPiggler]

I hope someone buys dinner for Perez. One of the guys who has already signed an extension, preferably.

Might be cheaper just to go ahead and extent him.

[The Chosen One]

Wow.

[WaitingFor2017]

That shot of J-Roll could easily be turned into a meme.

[thethe]

What a pick by ciriaco

[Braves1976]

Wow, Ciriaco just made a great defensive play. If CJ is at third on that throw no way that's an out. The ball probably goes down the line.

[UNCBlue012]

Really? Uribe? And seriously, Joc is a BABIP machine.

[KB21]

Great play all the way around there!!

[The Chosen One]

This is where Beth needs to prove he's growing up here. Pitches he calls.

[Julio3000]

Hell of a pick.

[jpx7]

Hell of a prick.

Actually Bethancourt is catching this game.

[WaitingFor2017]

2014 Avilan is in LA tonight.

[jsebe10]

Inexcusable walks there.

[UNCBlue012]

STOP WALKING THE BASES LOADED.

[Braves1976]

Well, so much for Perez effort leading to his first MLB win.

[jsebe10]

Lmao. Fckn figures.

[The Chosen One]

Seriously this BABIPing going on today by the Dodgers is really getting out of hand.

[jsebe10]

Go eat a dck Avilan

[UNCBlue012]

Wait, what.

[Julio3000]

What a ****ty rally.

[UNCBlue012]

Awful play and decisions all around. Avilan...

[Julio3000]

Seriously this BABIPing going on today by the Dodgers is really getting out of hand.

Uribe juju.

[Braves1976]

Avilan was throwing harder than usual, 95-96 mph on most fastballs. But he couldn't command it hardly at all. What good is the extra velo without command?

[WaitingFor2017]

2 walks and a bloop have tied it up. This sport can be so cruel.

[jsebe10]

2 walks and a bloop have tied it up. This sport can be so cruel.

Walked two hitters that have been stuggling mightily lately too. I mean, those guys would give BJs in exchanges for hits right now and he does them a favor by throwing that 96 mph fastball in the LH Batters box.

[jsebe10]

And right on que a lefty with a low ERA to mowe through the heart of our lineup.

[Braves1976]

I hate it the big fella Perez cannot win it now, he deserved to get his first MLB win tonight.

[The Chosen One]

Am I the only one that's never comfortable these days when Avilan comes into the game?

*slowly raises hand*

[The Chosen One]

I hate it the big fella Perez cannot win it now, he deserved to win tonight.

He's a tough guy, I doubt this is eating him up. I think he just wants the team to win.

He'll get more chances to take a cut at his first win.

[Braves1976]

I guess it's time for that first homer by Nick someone called for tonight?

Nope, maybe in extras? :)

[jpx7]

Walked two hitters that have been stuggling mightily lately too. I mean, those guys would give BJs in exchanges for hits right now and he does them a favor by throwing that 96 mph fastball in the LH Batters box.

But they'd have to take Carlos Quention back ...

[jsebe10]

Good game Markakis. Thanks for all your help and production out of the 4th spot.

[sturg33]

I guess it's time for that first homer by Nick someone called for tonight?

Nope, maybe in extras? :)

I'm starting to doubt it will ever come.

$44M well spent

[jpx7]

This is going to be one of those annoying games where the Braves eventually lose, isn't it?

[jsebe10]

This is going to be one of those annoying games where the Braves eventually lose, isn't it?

Like that?

[WaitingFor2017]

This is going to be one of those annoying games where the Braves eventually lose, isn't it?

Yup.

[The Chosen One]

This is going to be one of those annoying games where the Braves eventually lose, isn't it?

:JSIDK:

[Braves1976]

I'm starting to doubt it will ever come.

$44M well spent

Maybe when we face Baltimore in Baltimore one will carry out?

Damn, speaking of homers there she goes. Wrong team!

[NinersSBChamps]

El oh el

[UNCBlue012]

Stupid. Perez should beat the hell out of this team.

[jpx7]

I'm starting to doubt it will ever come.

$44M well spent

Well, let's see: going to the calculator, 44,000,000 dollars divided by 0 homeruns equals ... oh no...

[Julio3000]

Masset panic.

[Braves1976]

Well, at least it wasn't Uribe or a playoff game this time..

[jsebe10]

I don't care what you do to rebuild, you fckn NEVER dismantle your team completely of power hitters...there's reason we lose close games like these when you God damn 4 hole hitter has zero power and can't hit the ball hard.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Putting the "bull" in bullpen once again.

[Braves1976]

Well, let's see: going to the calculator, 44,000,000 dollars divided by 0 homeruns equals ... oh no...

Hahaha, you crack me up. :)

[Russ2dollas]

is that why HRs are good?

we're lucky to be in the game.......no trust in the bottom of our lineup.

4 years for Markakis is still stupid.

[Braves1976]

Stupid. Perez should beat the hell out of this team.

Perez is going to eat all their lunches as payback! :)

[sturg33]

Well, let's see: going to the calculator, 44,000,000 dollars divided by 0 homeruns equals ... oh no...

We're paying him $44M for every HR he doesn't hit

[sturg33]

thehe thinks a 25 year old Heyward will have trouble getting $15m per year while 31 year old Markakis got $11...

OK then

[Julio3000]

JUp/Gattis are creeping up on the Braves in the HR race.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Don't worry. The Braves will get their payback against Kershaw tomorrow night.
























Disclaimer: I could be joking

[WaitingFor2017]

Fredi's gotta PH Cunningham for Gomes in the 9th.

[Russ2dollas]

braves walk themselves into a L........so HS baseball

[jsebe10]

thehe thinks a 25 year old Heyward will have trouble getting $15m per year while 31 year old Markakis got $11...

OK then

The signing was just so fckn random and senseless...like, why?

[Braves1976]

I haven't been impressed with Masset so far, I can see why the Marlins let him go. He looks okay for a mop up man but not someone I'd use in a key situation.

Scratch that, DFA him I've seen enough..

[jsebe10]

Fredi's gotta PH Cunningham for Gomes in the 9th.

No way dude! .217 career batting avg vs righties is legit enough to be in there.

[The Chosen One]

This is all Fredi's fault.

[CrimsonCowboy]

I really can't stand the Dodgers

[jsebe10]

Get off your fat wet cuban fckn ass and go get him you moron!!

[jpx7]

Speaking of hard hits: I'm pretty sure Chip was doing whip-its under the cover of that crowd noise.

[UNCBlue012]

STOP GIVING UP HOMERS. JEEZ. We're up an inning ago. If Avilan makes a smart decision and Jim goes here, we are probably up.

[The Chosen One]

We don't need no stinkin homeruns. Braves will cut down the deficit by scoring a run per inning for the next 3 innings. Errr **** the 9th inning is next.

[Braves1976]

My updated DFA pitchers list for our bullpen:

1. Cahill
2. Masset
3. Stults

[sturg33]

Easy to say now, but once again Fredi doesn't know what's he doing.

Assuming he's available, these next two innings should have gone to Jim Johnson and Jason Grili.

But because it wasn't a save situation - Fredi goes to the end of the bullpen while we wait to get a lead

[The Chosen One]

Masset looking like he's surprised he sucks.

[Garmel]

This is all Fredi's fault.

Usually it is.

[UNCBlue012]

FREDI IS AN IDIOT. I'm irrationally angry. How is someone this stupid? This game shows he truly does not care about winning. Seriously.

[jpx7]

Masset looking like he's surprised he sucks.

Typical Masset let-down.

[bravesnumberone]

Who the **** is this pitching?

Jesus, are we ever going to win another game in LA?

[Julio3000]

This is going to be one of those annoying games where the Braves eventually lose, isn't it?

No. Well, yes. Just not "eventually."

[AerchAngel]

I hope he is released tomorrow.

[Braves1976]

Masset might want to stay clear of Perez after that..

[CrimsonCowboy]

http://richpnifong.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/GoodGrief.jpg

[jsebe10]

Masset looking like he's surprised he sucks.

Yea it's bad when the Fox Sports doesn't even go to a commercial for the pitching change.

[Julio3000]

Speaking of hard hits: I'm pretty sure Chip was doing whip-its under the cover of that crowd noise.

He's in LA and that's the best he could do?

[Braves1976]

Can we release Masset and tell him to take Cahill with him? Thanks in advance.

[bravesnumberone]

So, Fredi leaves him in to give up three homers and piss the game away THEN takes him out. Fredi's about amusing as a scrotum infection.

[jsebe10]

God damn we have an embarassing team. Zero power, inconsistent hitting, poor bullpen...just an all around **** show that's now on the road coming to a town near you.

[Braves1976]

We went from being excited about Perez potentially winning his first MLB game to getting blown out late. This series is going to be ugly. Maybe this whole week.

[jsebe10]

So, Fredi leaves him in to give up three homers and piss the game away THEN takes him out. Fredi's about amusing as a scrotum infection.

Hate him dude. Hate when camera skowers to the duggout and shows his fat ass face.

[The Chosen One]

Easy to say now, but once again Fredi doesn't know what's he doing.

Assuming he's available, these next two innings should have gone to Jim Johnson and Jason Grili.

But because it wasn't a save situation - Fredi goes to the end of the bullpen while we wait to get a lead

I don't mind him going to someone other than Johnson or Grilli in this situation. We're not due to get another off day until June 4th. He has to be selective when to burn JJ and Grilli. And JJ and Grilli already pitched Saturday and Sunday respectively I think.

He was planning on Avilan-JJ-Grilli to finish the game but Avilan obviously screwed it up.

It just sucks that he has to use Masset.

[jpx7]

No. Well, yes. Just not "eventually."

A real reverse reverse-jinx there.

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[NinersSBChamps]

lol who was that pile of junk that pitched in the bottom of the 8th?

[The Chosen One]

So, Fredi leaves him in to give up three homers and piss the game away THEN takes him out. Fredi's about amusing as a scrotum infection.

I don't think Fredi wanted to burn anymore pitchers for the night. We don't have an off day until June 4th.

[jpx7]

He's in LA and that's the best he could do?

Nights in Koreatown always end weirdly ...

[Julio3000]

Nights in Koreatown always end weirdly ...

That sound was actually him spraying topical anti-inflammatory on the ligature marks.

[The Chosen One]

Woooo. Going to BABIP them right back.

[bravesnumberone]

I don't think Fredi wanted to burn anymore pitchers for the night. We don't have an off day until June 4th.

So he did exactly that by bringing in Cahill. Hell, the guy gave up three bombs. Let him get that last out. Zero use in bringing in Cahill. Now you face a situation where if we by some freaking miracle rally and send it to extra innings, you've wasted another pitcher.....when we don't have a day off until June 4.

[The Chosen One]

Ciriaco going to be the hero here.

[Julio3000]

I don't think Fredi wanted to burn anymore pitchers for the night. We don't have an off day until June 4th.

Fredi's not exactly a wizard with a good bullpen. He doesn't have a lot to work with.

/halfhearted defense

[CyYoung31]

Anyone who thought we were going to do better than 3-4 on this road trip was kidding themselves.

[jsebe10]

Ciriaco going to be the hero here.

Not against Gattis' btch. Throws to hard. Gattis owns that MFer though.

[jpx7]

That sound was actually him spraying topical anti-inflammatory on the ligature marks.

Next time, we can only hope ...

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[Julio3000]

Just get it back to Markakis so he can deliver the HR pool for Weso.

[Braves1976]

Not against Gattis' btch. Throws to hard. Gattis owns that MFer though.

Haha, Gattis does own him. We could use him here.

[Buzzworm]

you would think Hart would know that our offense wasn't gonna be the best so we should have a fair amount of relievers to go along with our solid starting pitchers..is their not someone in our triple- A better then Nick "scrap heap" Masset??

[The Chosen One]

So he did exactly that by bringing in Cahill. Hell, the guy gave up three bombs. Let him get that last out. Zero use in bringing in Cahill. Now you face a situation where if we by some freaking miracle rally and send it to extra innings, you've wasted another pitcher.....when we don't have a day off until June 4.

Like I said... I think Fredi was holding out as long as he was without having to bring in Cahill.

[The Chosen One]

you would think Hart would know that our offense wasn't gonna be the best so we should have a fair amount of relievers to go along with our solid starting pitchers..is their not someone in our triple- A better then Nick "scrap heap" Masset??

I don't know if you've been paying attention but we've had quite a carousel of AAA guys come up in the bullpen this year.

[Julio3000]

I don't know if you've been paying attention but we've had quite a carousel of AAA guys come up in the bullpen this year.

Remember that we're also down two guys to the needle and the damage done.

[The Chosen One]

Remember that we're also down two guys to the needle and the damage done.

And technically one to the knife as well (Simbrel).

[The Chosen One]

Yucks.

[Buzzworm]

I don't know if you've been paying attention but we've had quite a carousel of AAA guys come up in the bullpen this year.

No ive been paying attention, just find it hard to believe you can't find a decent young arm that Atleast is inconsistent instead of just consistly bad like a retread like Masset.i understand Simmons getting hurt kinda of screwed us this year but I'd rather see a young arm with potential I guess..

[Braves1976]

If one of Masset or Cahill isn't DFA'd after tonight we're just not trying. I'd DFA both of them.

[Julio3000]

And technically one to the knife as well (Simbrel).

It's easy to forget that at one point the bullpen looked like it was going to be a strength—Kimbrel, Shea, Grilli, Johnson, Viz, etc.

[Julio3000]

If one of Masset or Cahill isn't DFA'd after tonight we're just not trying. I'd DFA both of them.

I'm convinced it's Uribe juju. Let's sacrifice a pudgy Latino infielder to placate the baseball gods.

Bert?

[Braves1976]

I'm convinced it's Uribe juju. Let's sacrifice a pudgy Latino infielder to placate the baseball gods.

Bert?

If Bowman is right sounds like we will, but I am not sure that will be enough. :)

[jsebe10]

If Bowman is right sounds like we will, but I am not sure that will be enough. :)

I hope not! We need Callaspo to bat 5th tomorrow night

[jpx7]

I'm convinced it's Uribe juju. Let's sacrifice a pudgy Latino infielder to placate the baseball gods.

Bert?

Switch-hitters usually have too much gristle.

[CrimsonCowboy]

David O'Brien ‏@DOBrienAJC 47s48 seconds ago
#Braves working on possible trade of Callaspo, why he was scratched

[VirginiaBrave]

What is Bowman saying about Alberto?

[The Chosen One]

David O'Brien ‏@DOBrienAJC 47s48 seconds ago
#Braves working on possible trade of Callaspo, why he was scratched

LOL. And so it begins...

[CrimsonCowboy]

LOL. And so it begins...

I was thinking the exact same thing

[Hawk]

Callaspo is getting flipped the **** out of Atlanta.

[NinersSBChamps]

El oh el

[VirginiaBrave]

EY shouldn't be far behind...

[Julio3000]

Callaspo is getting flipped the **** out of Atlanta.

For a serviceable RP, or am I asking too much?

[Hawk]

For a serviceable RP, or am I asking too much?

Hell, I would be happy with a team just being willing to take on his salary.

[The Chosen One]

Let's see which team can beat the other to the punch in getting Callaspo first.

:icwudt:

[DirkPiggler]

Top 50 prospect en route.

[Oklahomabrave]

Maybe we flipped him to the Brewers for Lucroy.

[DirkPiggler]

Maybe we flipped him to the Brewers for Lucroy.

Only if they'll pay all of Lucroy's salary as well.

[bravesnumberone]

When this gets done, can we put Alberto in the random Brave thread?

[thethe]

Its really just unfair that some teams have such unequal revenue streams. I can't stand it.