5/28/15: GDT - Atlanta Braves @ SF Giants *NOT Dodgers* (Cunningham gets a start!)

[thethe]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGIFECaUsAEZK9R.jpg

[jpx7]

Glad to see Gomes didn't make it into four in a row.

I think I'd like to see Cunningham hitting ninth, however, to turn over that lineup.

[DirkPiggler]

Giants.

[CyYoung31]

CB Bucknor. Should be a fun series.

[Dalyn]

Pretty close to our best possible lineup right now.

[MadduxFanII]

Pretty close to our best possible lineup right now.

Agreed.

Way to be largely unobjectionable, Fredi!

[keithlaw]

With Utley Lite out, Cleverpork should be getting the bulk of the playing time. I think he could be a good 4th OF/platoon guy.

[chop2chip]

Pretty close to our best possible lineup right now.
Not a huge gap between AJ and Beth these days so I am ready to see Beth catch 4 out of 5, but it's hard to argue for breaking up the Shelby/AJ battery.

[Dalyn]

Not a huge gap between AJ and Beth these days so I am ready to see Beth catch 4 out of 5, but it's hard to argue for breaking up the Shelby/AJ battery.

Yeah. I agree. Wish AJ could've kept his hot start boiling until the break.

[jpx7]

Not a huge gap between AJ and Beth these days so I am ready to see Beth catch 4 out of 5, but it's hard to argue for breaking up the Shelby/AJ battery.

Yeah. I agree. Wish AJ could've kept his hot start boiling until the break.

I'd agree if this were July, but I think—given his hot start—the team still needs to see if Ne Plus Ultra can rebound a bit and build back some value as a potential trade-chip. I'm still hoping he can string together another couple hot, bleary-eyed weeks and fashion himself into someone a team with real desperation at the backstop—say, the White Sox—feel it's worth chancing.

[nsacpi]

Expecting a huge game from the Todd

[jpx7]

Predicting a huge, settling-in game from this guy:

http://i.imgur.com/9198r9n.jpg

[Julio3000]

Now that I can come to chopcountry.com for weird boners, I'm not sure what the rest of the internet is for.

[Five]

Predicting a huge, settling-in game from this guy:


http://i.imgur.com/9198r9n.jpg

^^Hilarious

http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20150310124528/starwars/images/1/19/JabbaPromo.png

[MadduxFanII]

Now that I can come to chopcountry.com for weird boners, I'm not sure what the rest of the internet is for.

Baseball analysis?

[Julio3000]

Baseball analysis?

That's what my premium subscription to scout.com is for, no?

[MadduxFanII]

That's what my premium subscription to scout.com is for, no?

https://nbchardballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/jeff-francoeur-getty.png

[CyYoung31]

Chris Johnson wearing a Kimbrel t-shirt. Hmmm...

[jpx7]

Chris Johnson wearing a Kimbrel t-shirt. Hmmm...

Middlebrooks is hitting pretty poorly for the Padres; maybe Lord BABip is taking his talents to Mission Beach?

[CyYoung31]

Middlebrooks is hitting pretty poorly for the Padres; maybe Lord BABip is taking his talents to Mission Beach?

Middlebrooks is just a poor hitter. Didn't understand the hype.

[Braves1976]

Middlebrooks is hitting pretty poorly for the Padres; maybe Lord BABip is taking his talents to Mission Beach?

I hope so.

[jpx7]

Middlebrooks is just a poor hitter. Didn't understand the hype.

Homers + Boston.

[UNCBlue012]

There isn't ONE weak spot in the Giants lineup right now. All are close to .300. How does this team do it?

[weso1]

Middlebrooks is hitting pretty poorly for the Padres; maybe Lord BABip is taking his talents to Mission Beach?

I'm still waiting on him to bring his talents to Atlanta.

[jpx7]

I'm still waiting on him to bring his talents to Atlanta.

No beaches, brah.

[CyYoung31]

I'm still waiting on him to bring his talents to Atlanta.

Nice.

[CyYoung31]

Who is this Heston character, and does he know what planet he's on?

[jpx7]

Who is this Heston character, and does he know what planet he's on?

Methinks we'll have to pry runs from his cold, dead hands.

[thethe]

These shifts must be so frustrating for a hitter. Nick crushed that ball but right at a shifted infielder.

[jpx7]

These shifts must be so frustrating for a hitter. Nick crushed that ball but right at a shifted infielder.

I think that's literally the point of defensive shifts.

Meanwhile: hell yea, Uribilisque.

[UNCBlue012]

Good stuff Uribe!

[thethe]

Congrats Uribe. Hopefully many more to come!

[USMA76]

Urbe with his first Atlanta hit.

[UNCBlue012]

And AJ sucks. His last two outs have been on two pitches.

[thethe]

Thought AJ hit that harder.

[thethe]

Heston has some quality stuff. That ball is moving a lot.

[Braves1976]

Well, at least Uribe showed some life that inning.

[CyYoung31]

Remember when the Giants traded Joe Nathan and Francisco Liriano for AJ?

[jpx7]

Remember when the Giants traded Joe Nathan and Francisco Liriano for AJ?

... and they still have three World Series titles in the years since then. :Sad:

[thethe]

Remember when the Giants traded Joe Nathan and Francisco Liriano for AJ?

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/011/425/But_Pepperidge_Farm_aint_just_gonna_keep_it_to_Pep peridge__5c6a319f9b808bca3f929f02bc45f1b8.png

[Braves1976]

Remember when the Giants traded Joe Nathan and Francisco Liriano for AJ?

Has he been traded for anything worth mentioning since? If so I don't recall it. I just hope we trade him asap if we can.

[thethe]

AJ's glove moves so much when he receives a pitch. PLAY CB!

[USMA76]

Urbe with his first Atlanta hit.

If "there's no 'i' in team", then theres's "no 'i' in Urbe.

[thethe]

Maybe its just me but Maybin seems like he is going to drop every fly ball.

[jpx7]

"You might need a Howitzer to get it out tonight."

http://i.imgur.com/cCGM14f.gif

[CyYoung31]

Has he been traded for anything worth mentioning since? If so I don't recall it. I just hope we trade him asap if we can.

Sabean obviously loves him. Maybe we can flip AJ to them for Panik.

[jpx7]

Maybe its just me but Maybin seems like he is going to drop every fly ball.

The less popular defensive shiftless.

[Braves1976]

AJ's glove moves so much when he receives a pitch. PLAY CB!

What impresses me most about Miller is that he's had all this success with AJ catching him every game. Though he had some success initially with AJ in St. Louis I thought AJ hurt him some other losses late last year that he caught. But that isn't the case so far this year as Miller has been that good. Can you imagine how good he could do with a Lucroy catching him?

[cajunrevenge]

It's so weird seeing a 3b make plays moving to one side.

[Braves1976]

It's so weird seeing a 3b make plays moving to one side.

Uribe should be a great defensive third baseman when we are not playing the Dodgers. Seriously, he is a very good defensively normally. :)

[yeezus]

I really do not know why CB can't get a start. AJ is really bad.

[yeezus]

There isn't ONE weak spot in the Giants lineup right now. All are close to .300. How does this team do it?

Yeah, talk about over-achieving. A lot of them are, to a large degree.

[Braves1976]

Mallex Smith is a hitting machine for Mississippi, he started the season with a 7-game hitting streak, followed that up with a 14-game hitting streak. Now he's on a 8-game hitting streak after going 1-2 with two BB's tonight. He's hitting .347, Mississippi won 4-2 tonight behind Jenkins.

[Five]

Seismic activity just reported in San Fran.

[dak]

Uribe's range noticeably better than than CJ / Bert, but he really needs to let some of these balls go through to Simba. It's a problem we're not used to having.

[yeezus]

Simba's like, "I got that next time, k?"

[yeezus]

This game is flying by. Both pitchers sitting 'em down quick.

[jpx7]

Chip: "And boy Shelby continues to pitch EEEK-anomically for the Braves."

What's he tweakin' on now?

[yeezus]

Mallex Smith is a hitting machine for Mississippi, he started the season with a 7-game hitting streak, followed that up with a 14-game hitting streak. Now he's on a 8-game hitting streak after going 1-2 with two BB's tonight. He's hitting .347, Mississippi won 4-2 tonight behind Jenkins.

He is absolutely insane right now. Is there any chance he forces a call up this year? He's raking. He looks like a total steal.

[GovClintonTyree]

This game is flying by. Both pitchers sitting 'em down quick.

Fat Juan, flashing the leather.

[Braves1976]

Uribe's range noticeably better than than CJ / Bert, but he really needs to let some of these balls go through to Simba. It's a problem we're not used to having.

CJ had a -13 DRS last year at third while Uribe had a 17 DRS, so Uribe was 30 DRS better than Chris Johnson last year alone. That is how bad Chris Johnson is and how much better Uribe is than him.

[yeezus]

back-to-back nights with a "that didn't hit his foot!" claim?

[dak]

CJ had a -13 DRS last year at third while Uribe had a 17 DRS, so Uribe was 30 DRS better than Chris Johnson last year alone. That is how bad Chris Johnson is and how much better Uribe is than him.

To look at Uribe, you wouldn't guess he'd be that quick. Foot speed doesn't seem good, but his lateral quickness is eye-opening.

[jpx7]

I hate when Chip tries to do things his dad did.

[Braves1976]

He is absolutely insane right now. Is there any chance he forces a call up this year? He's raking. He looks like a total steal.

If he keeps it up I could see him being promoted to AAA at mid-season. And I expect him to be ready to start in CF in 2016 in Atlanta.

[CyYoung31]

Heston is parting our lineup like it's the Red Sea.

[chop2chip]

He is absolutely insane right now. Is there any chance he forces a call up this year? He's raking. He looks like a total steal.
That's just Mallex. The dude has always hit like this.

[thethe]

That's just Mallex. The dude has always hit like this.

It was only because he was in hitter friendly parks remember?

Guy has to be a top 100 prospect right now.

[Braves1976]

That's just Mallex. The dude has always hit like this.

Yea but the Padres didn't think he was for real when they made the trade. I mean they saw him as 4th outfielder material. I wonder if his success so far in AA is making them re-think that. If not then I just simply disagree with them.

[USMA76]

A great defender at first or third can make an infield defense nearly airtight. I think of how "bulletproof" the infield defenses were for the Mets when they had Keith Hernandez or John Olerud at first. I don't think Uribe's in that class but combine his added range to what we already have with Simba, Peterson, and Freeman and our infield defense could be pretty salty. Chip and Joe keep commenting that Uribe should leave those balls alone for Simmons. However, it's always been a baseball maxim that a third baseman should cut off any ball that he can (regardless how good the SS is) because he's got a better angle and a shorter throw to first base than does the shortstop.

[jpx7]

Chip: "And boy Shelby continues to pitch EEEK-anomically for the Braves."

What's he tweakin' on now?

Chip: "... the alliteration-trio for the Giants."

Ok, so he swallowed a handful of dexedrine last inning.

[yeezus]

It was only because he was in hitter friendly parks remember?

Guy has to be a top 100 prospect right now.

I'm sure we will hear 100 reasons he's not even a top-200 prospect from some people, but he's really gottabe top-100. dude can just hit.

[CyYoung31]

It was only because he was in hitter friendly parks remember?

Guy has to be a top 100 prospect right now.

Peraza and Smith should be a fun tandem at the top of our order.

[jpx7]

Heston is parting our lineup like it's the Red Sea.

http://www.wingclips.com/system/movie-clips/the-ten-commandments/parting-the-red-sea/images/the-ten-commandments-movie-clip-screenshot-parting-the-red-sea_large.jpg

[yeezus]

Shelby absolutely rolling again. Only 1 K, but plenty of grounders (again).
He's still young and improving.

[thethe]

Peraza and Smith should be a fun tandem at the top of our order.

Hopefully the organization loosens up on their baserunning philosophies. If they don't attempt 50 steals apiece next year then we are nerfing one of their top skills

[jpx7]

I'm sure we will hear 100 reasons he's not even a top-200 prospect from some people, but he's really gottabe top-100. dude can just hit.

Peraza and Smith should be a fun tandem at the top of our order.

If Smith keeps up this pace in AA, I'll have a lot more faith in his ability to stick offensively in MLB than Peraza's.

[nsacpi]

To look at Uribe, you wouldn't guess he'd be that quick. Foot speed doesn't seem good, but his lateral quickness is eye-opening.

Was a shortstop not so long ago

[yeezus]

David O'Brien ‏@DOBrienAJC 3m3 minutes ago
#Braves Fredi asked rhetorically, why keep Peraza, who's close to being ready, at 2B when Peterson has emerged as solid young player there?

[Braves1976]

Hopefully the organization loosens up on their baserunning philosophies. If they don't attempt 50 steals apiece next year then we are nerfing one of their top skills

Smith stole 88 last year so 50 should be easy for him.

[yeezus]

If Smith keeps up this pace in AA, I'll have a lot more faith in his ability to stick offensively in MLB than Peraza's.

Only major difference is Peraza is a 2B, which is huge. He can hit to a .650 OPS with 25 SB and be a good player.

[dak]

4.5 innings in 55 minutes.

[CyYoung31]

4.5 innings in 55 minutes.

That's almost 10 minutes per entire inning!

[USMA76]

Maybined!

[jpx7]

Only major difference is Peraza is a 2B, which is huge. He can hit to a .650 OPS with 25 SB and be a good player.

Disagree. To me, the major difference is Smith has shown much better on-base skills than Peraza. If Peraza doesn't hit for average, he'll be a liability at 2B—at least the very least, as long as Simmons doesn't improve substantially with the bat (and/or as long as the Braves have a no-homer hitter in RF).

[yeezus]

Maybined!

you're ahead of me.
almost look like he trapped it.

[yeezus]

Disagree. To me, the major difference is Smith has shown much better on-base skills than Peraza. If Peraza doesn't hit for average, he'll be a liability at 2B—at least the very least, as long as Simmons doesn't improve substantially with the bat (and/or as long as the Braves have a no-homer hitter in RF).

Mallex has also shown more power, and has even more speed.
I don't think either of us are wrong. It's clear Smith was underrated by a lot of people this past off-season. Glad we're the beneficiaries.

[USMA76]

you're ahead of me.
almost look like he trapped it.

Weird how that works. Last night, the board (as well as the ESPN play by play) were at 30-45 seconds ahead of my TV broadcast.

[Braves1976]

Disagree. To me, the major difference is Smith has shown much better on-base skills than Peraza. If Peraza doesn't hit for average, he'll be a liability at 2B—at least the very least, as long as Simmons doesn't improve substantially with the bat (and/or as long as the Braves have a no-homer hitter in RF).

I really hope we can trade Markakis at some point because I want to keep Peraza, Smith and Peterson but it will be harder to do with a no power corner outfielder starter in Markakis. I mean that is a lot of players with not much power, though Jace could end up a platoon player at third and back-up that plays all over either way.

Personally, I would be more interested in keeping Maybin and moving him to RF if we didn't have Markakis in the mix.

[yeezus]

SHELBY

[chop2chip]

Maddux alert for Shelby.

5 shutout innings in just 53 pitches.

Unjinx

[Braves1976]

Peterson needed that hit, esp. after the called his infield hit the other night an error in LA.

[WaitingFor2017]

Heston has put up some weird stats this year. He has had 9 starts this year. In 5 starts, he has allowed 0 or 1 ER. In the other 4, he has allowed 5 or 6 ER.

[smootness]

Disagree. To me, the major difference is Smith has shown much better on-base skills than Peraza. If Peraza doesn't hit for average, he'll be a liability at 2B—at least the very least, as long as Simmons doesn't improve substantially with the bat (and/or as long as the Braves have a no-homer hitter in RF).

While this is true, we can't forget that Mallex Smith is 22 and Peraza is already a level ahead of him at 21. Peraza showed fine on-base skills at Rome and is doing it again at Gwinnett.

Peraza's bat is supposed to be better than Smith's. We'll see if that holds true, but where Smith will probably have to get some walks to be effective since he'll probably hit .270 or below, Peraza has a legitimate chance to be a .300 major league hitter.

I love both guys and hope they both turn into studs. I'm just not sure why Braves fans are suddenly souring some on Peraza. The guy is a legit prospect. There's no one right now who is wondering if he can be a good major-league regular in the future.

I mean, good grief, we're calling a kid who is hitting well at AAA as a 21-year-old, who is a top 50 prospect, a potential liability at 2B? That's insane.

[yeezus]

Heston has put up some weird stats this year. He has had 9 starts this year. In 5 starts, he has allowed 0 or 1 ER. In the other 4, he has allowed 5 or 6 ER.

He's hot then he's cold, he's yes then he's no....

[Braves1976]

While this is true, we can't forget that Mallex Smith is 22 and Peraza is already a level ahead of him at 21. Peraza showed fine on-base skills at Rome and is doing it again at Gwinnett.

Peraza's bat is supposed to be better than Smith's. We'll see if that holds true, but where Smith will probably have to get some walks to be effective since he'll probably hit .270 or below, Peraza has a legitimate chance to be a .300 major league hitter.

I love both guys and hope they both turn into studs. I'm just not sure why Braves fans are suddenly souring some on Peraza. The guy is a legit prospect. There's no one right now who is wondering if he can be a good major-league regular in the future.

I'm not among those souring on him, I am just excited by what I am seeing by Smith so far this season. I am still very high on both though. In fact, I want to keep both along with Peterson too.

[yeezus]

Way to go 1st to 3rd Jace!

[WaitingFor2017]

This game has the feel of the bullpen blowing it late.

[USMA76]

Freeman goes the other way...finally!

[yeezus]

While this is true, we can't forget that Mallex Smith is 22 and Peraza is already a level ahead of him at 21. Peraza showed fine on-base skills at Rome and is doing it again at Gwinnett.

Peraza's bat is supposed to be better than Smith's. We'll see if that holds true, but where Smith will probably have to get some walks to be effective since he'll probably hit .270 or below, Peraza has a legitimate chance to be a .300 major league hitter.

I love both guys and hope they both turn into studs. I'm just not sure why Braves fans are suddenly souring some on Peraza. The guy is a legit prospect. There's no one right now who is wondering if he can be a good major-league regular in the future.

I mean, good grief, we're calling a kid who is hitting well at AAA as a 21-year-old, who is a top 50 prospect, a potential liability at 2B? That's insane.

I agree with a large majority of your post, but why will Mallex "probably" hit .270 or below?

[jpx7]

I'm just not sure why Braves fans are suddenly souring some on Peraza. The guy is a legit prospect. There's no one right now who is wondering if he can be a good major-league regular in the future.

I don't know that "Braves fans" are—I've just personally always been a bit skeptical of Peraza as a prospect, at least as far as offense is concerned. Empty averages scare me, especially from up-and-comers. So, yea, there is at least one person (me) "wondering if he can be a good major-league regular in the future", because a .296/.335/.384 (for instance) is a difficult line to carry at 2B if your team is offensively deficient at SS, C, and 3B as well (not to mention carrying a power-sapped RF).

[yeezus]

This game has the feel of the bullpen blowing it late.

well when the game is 0-0, unless both pitchers go 9 IP and one team wins in the 9th..yeah it has to.

[Braves1976]

I still think we might have to wait till Baltimore before Markakis hits his first homer, unless we play in Colorado first? That's another place he could find some homerun power.

[Braves1976]

I don't know that "Braves fans" are—I've just personally always been a bit skeptical of Peraza as a prospect, at least as far as offense is concerned. Empty averages scare me, especially from up-and-comers. So, yea, there is at least one person (me) "wondering if he can be a good major-league regular in the future", because a .296/.335/.384 (for instance) is a difficult line to carry at 2B if your team is offensively deficient at SS, C, and 3B as well (not to mention carrying a power-sapped RF).

Well, if you're right it's good to know we have Peterson for second base just in case. :)

[Braves1976]

Markakis is slow..

[jpx7]

Well, if you're right it's good to know we have Peterson for second base just in case. :)

It's definitely one of the many reasons why I think they shouldn't rush Peraza to Atlanta.

Which is not to say I don't think Peraza is a good prospect: I just have a few concerns that prevent me from thinking he's the slam-dunk a lot of posters view him as.

[jpx7]

Markakis is slow..

All that gold in the glove is heavy.

[yeezus]

I wonder where Peraza would rank right now on prospect lists. Some graduates + good season by Jose will bump him up. Some will consider him top-20, no? He has a really good bat and is 21.

[Braves1976]

It's definitely one of the many reasons why I think they shouldn't rush Peraza to Atlanta.

While I am higher on him, I agree totally with not rushing him to Atlanta.

[dak]

Not a good read by Markakis. Pulled up too soon when he really wasn't that close to hitting the wall.

[Garmel]

Can you believe this lucky bull****?

[Braves1976]

Not a good read by Markakis. Pulled up too soon when he really wasn't that close to hitting the wall.

Yea, he slowed up early there I thought. Plus at full speed he is slow enough.

We'd be better defensively if Cunningham or Maybin were in RF and Markakis was in LF.

[UNCBlue012]

These west coast teams get incredibly lucky hits. A lot.

[jsebe10]

Can you believe this lucky bull****?

No.

They don't win championships with talentless douchebags for nothing...they are one of the luckiest teams I've seen in years. I say that two or three times a year.

[USMA76]

Regarding Markakis lack of speed, I'm reminded of an old line that Markakis finished third in a race with a pregnant woman.

[dak]

Yea, he slowed up early there I thought. Plus at full speed he is slow enough.

Yep, if he was quicker he would have made it to the spot and been able to sneak a peak at the wall. Definitely another play where his range hurts us out there.

[yeezus]

It's definitely one of the many reasons why I think they shouldn't rush Peraza to Atlanta.

Which is not to say I don't think Peraza is a good prospect: I just have a few concerns that prevent me from thinking he's the slam-dunk a lot of posters view him as.

Letting him chill in the minors is good for everyone, really. Get a really good idea of what you have in Jace and let Peraza have a full upper-minor season because he's just 21.

[UNCBlue012]

Motherfreaking Shelby Miller. Wow. He can literally put the ball whenever he needs.

[Garmel]

Awesome work, Shelby.

[Braves1976]

Yep, if he was quicker he would have made it to the spot and been able to sneak a peak at the wall. Definitely another play where his range hurts us out there.

If we are going to be a playoff team next year, Markakis needs to move to LF if not traded.

[Braves1976]

Great job by Miller.

[jsebe10]

Great job by Miller.

+1

Need to get him 1 run

[cajunrevenge]

Uribe keeps stealing Andrelton ' s ball :/

[Braves1976]

Uribe keeps stealing Andrelton ' s ball :/

Simmons says Uribe is like having three Chris Johnson's on the infield plus a better arm too. :)

[WaitingFor2017]

6.5 innings in 90 minutes.

[jpx7]

Welp.

[USMA76]

Ballgame the way this one's going.

[UNCBlue012]

Really... And in the 7th inning of course.

[Braves1976]

That went out? Damn.

[Garmel]

That went out? Damn.

The wind died during that at-bat.

[jsebe10]

That went out? Damn.

3 championships with many talentless douchebags

[Julio3000]

You maniacs! You blew it up! Goddamn you! Goddamn you all to hell!

[jpx7]

Grab your glove and shut up, Pagan.

[CyYoung31]

You maniacs! You blew it up! Goddamn you! Goddamn you all to hell!

Welcome.

[jpx7]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VhZQsLqjyCA/Uhl3gZk293I/AAAAAAAAA9w/7m5dtG4EaIs/s1600/touch-of-evil-quinlan1.jpeg

[WaitingFor2017]

Pierzynski's OPS has dropped like a rock. It still has a ways to go to catch Bethancourt's.

[Braves1976]

Miller has pitched great despite that one costly mistake.

[CyYoung31]

"Gotta go for offense now," as Ciriaco walks to the plate.

[Julio3000]

Welcome.

Got here in just in time. :Sad:

Scanned the thread on my phone so I couldn't give thanks, but damn . . . we deserve to win this on the strength of the GDT alone. We can't let this effort go in vain.

[Garmel]

For once I'd like to see some lucky BS go our way for a change.

[Julio3000]

"Gotta go for offense now," as Ciriaco walks to the plate.

Ugh.

[jpx7]

"Gotta go for offense now," as Ciriaco walks to the plate.

#chortle

[jpx7]

Not ready to be removed.

http://www.movpins.com/big/MV5BMTgyMzIxNzEyMV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMzc5MDI2NQ/still-of-charlton-heston-in-touch-of-evil-%281958%29-large-picture.jpg

[USMA76]

Great hustle by Ciriaco as I thought that was a sure double play.

[Julio3000]

For once I'd like to see some lucky BS go our way for a change.

Talk to Neck Markakis's BABIP.

[CyYoung31]

Got here in just in time. :Sad:

Scanned the thread on my phone so I couldn't give thanks, but damn . . . we deserve to win this on the strength of the GDT alone. We can't let this effort go in vain.

West Coast, brah.

[jsebe10]

Another clown that got his season pitching back on track vs this anemic butt plugging offense.

[Julio3000]

West Coast, brah.

OG.

[jsebe10]

Please tell me this clown isn't hitting for JP!?!?

[jpx7]

West Coast, brah.

OG.

Is that why I've just heard a radio-whine whenever Joe Simpson talks?

[Braves1976]

Please tell me this clown isn't hitting for JP!?!?

What's funny is Fredi does this vs a lefty that has been hit harder by lefties than righties this year. But left Peterson in very lefties that have been tougher on lefties here lately. Personally, I'd pinch hit for him only vs the latter.

[jsebe10]

God Fredi is an idiot.

[jpx7]

Please tell me this clown isn't hitting for JP!?!?

I'm still here; don't fret: haven't been substituted yet.

[UNCBlue012]

Fredi is my least favorite person ever

[jsebe10]

What's funny is Fredi does this vs a lefty that has been hit harder by lefties than righties this year. But left Peterson in very lefties that have tougher on lefties here lately.

Affevldt has been getting his titts ripped by lefties this year. Read the GD scouting report Fredi!

[Braves1976]

Affevldt has been getting his titts ripped by lefties this year. Read the GD scouting report Fredi!

Yea, that was my point in part too.

[Julio3000]

Is that why I've just heard a radio-whine whenever Joe Simpson talks?

I heard a baby crying during the entire 7th inning and I assumed Joe was was in the process of exsanguinating it.

[UNCBlue012]

So you could bunt the runner over and have Jace AND maybin... Two guys with a high avg with RISP hit? But we PH two guys with an average under .200? There is no logic in that.

[Garmel]

Talk to Neck Markakis's BABIP.

Or look at half of the Giants' lineup's BABIP :icon_biggrin:. Seriously, some of the BS I saw in the Dodgers series and what I've seen here I'm getting frustrated.

[gilesfan]

Fredi is an idiot for sure, but pinch hitting gomes vs a lefty is not dumb. Jace isnt a good hitter at this point, Gomes can hit lefties.

[Julio3000]

I'm still here; don't fret: haven't been substituted yet.

Try going by "Julio" these days. It's no picnic.

[jpx7]

Affevldt has been getting his titts ripped by lefties this year. Read the GD scouting report Fredi!

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5129/5244759835_6d755b4f06_z.jpg

[WaitingFor2017]

I feel like Gomes has been crap since the Toronto series.

[Julio3000]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5129/5244759835_6d755b4f06_z.jpg

I don't get it. He's been wearing the reading glasses.

[AerchAngel]

Fredi is an idiot for sure, but pinch hitting gomes vs a lefty is not dumb. Jace isnt a good hitter at this point, Gomes can hit lefties.

Ummmm? You were saying? He swung at a ball 3 inches outside and high off the plate to strikeout.

[CyYoung31]

I feel like Gomes has been crap since the Toronto series.

Part of that is because Fredi has been starting him against righties in KJ's absence.

[jsebe10]

Fredi is an idiot for sure, but pinch hitting gomes vs a lefty is not dumb. Jace isnt a good hitter at this point, Gomes can hit lefties.

Then pinch hit him for Miller...not Peterson.

[gilesfan]

Ummmm? You were saying? He swung at a ball 3 inches outside and high off the plate to strikeout.

Ok

[CyYoung31]

Is EYJ still on the roster? Not that I care, just wondering.

[gilesfan]

Then pinch hit him for Miller...not Peterson.

Wasnt there a righty on the hill then? Why pinch hit Gomes vs a righty?

[Julio3000]

Part of that is because Fredi has been starting him against righties in KJ's absence.

White Gomez is fine if properly deployed. But :FrediConfident:

[jsebe10]

Ummmm? You were saying? He swung at a ball 3 inches outside and high off the plate to strikeout.

Because he's a fckn clown. Why haven't their been talks about his trade or DFA? He's a horrible baseball player. There's a reason he's played for 4 teams since 2011...if they admire his leadership and veteranship, then offer him a coaching position. This is embarrassing that Fredi keeps running him out there. It's humiliating. I feel like oeole are laughing at us.

[WaitingFor2017]

Peterson gets that ball and gets one out.

Nice call, FG.

[Julio3000]

Now we've pulled down our pants and shown our little Cunny to Matt and Gregor...

[CyYoung31]

This is about to get ugly...

[CrimsonCowboy]

Leadoff walks.....................................

[The Chosen One]

I wonder if Heyward would've caught that. He has a gold glove, but Slick Nick does as well. So probably not.

[jpx7]

http://i.imgur.com/gp6YB76.jpg

[AerchAngel]

I am going to bed, this is not worthy my time losing sleep over, we suck.

[CyYoung31]

Now we've pulled down our pants and shown our little Cunny to Matt and Gregor...

Does your wife ever read your posts?

[smootness]

I don't know that "Braves fans" are—I've just personally always been a bit skeptical of Peraza as a prospect, at least as far as offense is concerned. Empty averages scare me, especially from up-and-comers. So, yea, there is at least one person (me) "wondering if he can be a good major-league regular in the future", because a .296/.335/.384 (for instance) is a difficult line to carry at 2B if your team is offensively deficient at SS, C, and 3B as well (not to mention carrying a power-sapped RF).

But the issue then is the other positions. That line would be fantastic, especially when combined with good defense and great speed, at 2B. You don't toss aside a good 2B because you don't have power elsewhere. You find power at those spots, where it's much easier to do.

We wouldn't get rid of Simmons because our C and 3B can't hit. Because Simmons is a great SS. If Peraza is a good 2B, that's all that matters from his standpoint.

[Julio3000]

That escalated in a hurry.

[UNCBlue012]

I've never seen a team just quit trying quite like this Braves team though. Just randomly.

[CyYoung31]

http://i.imgur.com/gp6YB76.jpg

Joe may not be young, but he sure is stupid.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Is Cortez from the AT&T ads available?

[AerchAngel]

I wonder if Heyward would've caught that. He has a gold glove, but Slick Nick does as well. So probably not.

Heywood would have caught it, but his hitting, well, Mukakis is no better, no homers yet and we paying lot of cash for Norm Cash/Ken Oberkfell type hitter? so yeah, I rather have Heywood out there.

[jpx7]

Now we've pulled down our pants and shown our little Cunny to Matt and Gregor...

So not this one?

http://i.imgur.com/9198r9n.jpg

[Julio3000]

Does your wife ever read your posts?

My literary references are pearls before swine, apparently. And, well, er, no.

[Dalyn]

Does your wife ever read your posts?

http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/2014-10/30/17/enhanced/webdr06/anigif_enhanced-22246-1414705149-28_preview.gif

[CrimsonCowboy]

This inning
http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view7/4601513/dumpster-fire-o.gif

[Julio3000]

http://i.imgur.com/gp6YB76.jpg

So Joe did succesfully eat that baby?

[jsebe10]

My literary references are pearls before swine, apparently. And, well, er, no.

Can I see your cunny?

[jpx7]

Him?

[The Chosen One]

LOL. Bad News Braves in full effect.

[CyYoung31]

My literary references are pearls before swine, apparently. And, well, er, no.

I hope not, since you just called her a pig.

[Julio3000]

Can I see your cunny?

Dalyn first.

[The Chosen One]

"This year's team is so exciting to watch". - thethe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC_9MZl6dm8

[jpx7]

My literary references are pearls before swine, apparently. And, well, er, no.

Don't call it that.

[Runnin]

Well shoot.

[CyYoung31]

My literary references are pearls before swine, apparently. And, well, er, no.

I honestly thought you were talking about Gregor Blanco.

[jsebe10]

Dalyn first.

Dalyn makes you pay for his. He'll show you that balloon knot for free though.

[gilesfan]

I don't know that "Braves fans" are—I've just personally always been a bit skeptical of Peraza as a prospect, at least as far as offense is concerned. Empty averages scare me, especially from up-and-comers. So, yea, there is at least one person (me) "wondering if he can be a good major-league regular in the future", because a .296/.335/.384 (for instance) is a difficult line to carry at 2B if your team is offensively deficient at SS, C, and 3B as well (not to mention carrying a power-sapped RF).

Good points on Peraza JP. There are some knocks on him bc hes so batting average dependent. Hed be fine on a lot of teams but you can have all defense at every position up the middle unless you are really raking on the corners.

[Dalyn]

Can I see your cunny?

https://i0.wp.com/31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxnqbdXqHY1qh01r8o1_500.gif

[CyYoung31]

This bullpen outside of the Grilled Sausage Boys is a dumpster fire.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Veal getting cooked now

[The Chosen One]

Simmons just lost 5 DRS on that play.

[jsebe10]

Veal getting cooked now

I thought this butt bead was DFAd?

Nice simmons. Nice.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Well if that doesn't summarize this inning..................

[Dalyn]

COME ON, VEAL!

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/gS3IYeH5aJs/0.jpg

[jpx7]

Even Not Not's not not falling off a cliff.

[Julio3000]

Simmons just lost 5 DRS on that play.

Hechavarria and Iglesias are officially better now.

[jpx7]

Veal getting cooked now

Balled, breaded, and fried.

[gilesfan]

Even Not Not's not not falling off a cliff.

I heard him say if Nick doesnt have to play defense, neither do I.

[CyYoung31]

Hechavarria and Iglesias are officially better now.

I think even Desmond has surpassed him.

[Dalyn]

Dalyn first.

http://webodysseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/The-Good-the-Bad-and-the-Ugly-1966.gif

[jsebe10]

Freddie will hit a meaningless home run

[jpx7]

http://i.imgur.com/qNaluS9.png

[CrimsonCowboy]

Well, since I won't be posting the happy elephant, might as well work on the "Today in Baseball History" post.

[Julio3000]

I think even Desmond has surpassed him.

Ray Knight and FP endorse this message.

[jsebe10]

http://webodysseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/The-Good-the-Bad-and-the-Ugly-1966.gif

How I am when we win and that emma Watson vine gets posted

[CyYoung31]

FWIW I'm very surprised to find out that Donnie Veal isn't a white dude.

[Dalyn]

FWIW I'm very surprised to find out that Donnie Veal isn't a white dude.

http://media.giphy.com/media/jaXFhzYhLMRP2/giphy.gif

[jsebe10]

Someone post that Emma Watson dancing vine

[Julio3000]

FWIW I'm very surprised to find out that Donnie Veal isn't a white dude.

I had the exact same realization earlier this year.

[Julio3000]

[insert horrible insensitive Donnie Moore joke here]

[Julio3000]

Someone post that Emma Watson dancing vine

Coffee is for closers only.

[Dalyn]

[insert horrible insensitive Donnie Moore joke here]

http://www.si.com/longform/_main/images/donnie_tile.jpg

[Dalyn]

Someone post that Emma Watson dancing vine

http://tribwpix.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/qvdtgwjmldq4dfw8kier.gif?w=770

[jsebe10]

http://tribwpix.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/qvdtgwjmldq4dfw8kier.gif?w=770

FCK it. That'll do

[Dalyn]

Someone post that Emma Watson dancing vine

Here you go. Don't hurt yourself.

http://i.minus.com/ihNTfIgqnirfI.gif

[CyYoung31]

So, what we've learned tonight:

Shelby Miller is a boss.

Mukaki is slow.

Uribe is fat.

Not many people on this board watch Charleton Heston movies.

No one gets Julio's literary references.

Julio's wife may or may not read his posts.

Joe Simpson eats babies and is a teen pop savant.

Our Cunny is out there for the world to see.

Chip is still tweaking.

Did I miss anything?

[CyYoung31]

Coffee is for closers only.

It would be nice to have a good lead for once though.

[Julio3000]

So, what we've learned tonight:

Shelby Miller is a boss.

Mukaki is slow.

Uribe is fat.

Not many people on this board watch Charleton Heston movies.

No one gets Julio's literary references.

Julio's wife may or may not read his posts.

Joe Simpson eats babies and is a teen pop savant.

Our Cunny is out there for the world to see.

Chip is still tweaking.

Did I miss anything?

If we learned that much, the Mukaki rebuild is ahead of schedule.

/thethe

[Dalyn]

So, what we've learned tonight:

Shelby Miller is a boss.

Mukaki is slow.

Uribe is fat.

Not many people on this board watch Charleton Heston movies.

No one gets Julio's literary references.

Julio's wife may or may not read his posts.

Joe Simpson eats babies and is a teen pop savant.

Our Cunny is out there for the world to see.

Chip is still tweaking.

Did I miss anything?

http://thesportspost.com/content/blogs/pictures/Donnie_Moore_2.jpg

[Julio3000]

It would be nice to have a good lead for once though.

John and John paid good money for those leads.

[goldfly]

Someone post that Emma Watson dancing vine
How about killer mike dancing at the Athens run the jewels show?


https://vine.co/v/M6B1MeHjVe0

[jpx7]

Not many people on this board watch Charleton Heston movies.

That guy from the Bible?

/Charli XCX

[Dalyn]

That guy from the Bible?

/Charli XCX

http://cineleet.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/heston-pota.jpg

[CyYoung31]

That guy from the Bible?

/Charli XCX

The what?

[Dalyn]

The what?

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/attachments/off-topic/502711d1363622042-obama-devil-screen_shot_2013-03-18_at_10.06.59_am-1-.jpg

[jpx7]

The what?

Just some strange Joe's been pimping for the past week.

[Dalyn]

Just some strange Joe's been pimping for the past week.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/21/Whore-babylon-luther-bible-1534-saturated.jpg/800px-Whore-babylon-luther-bible-1534-saturated.jpg

[goldfly]

^^^^^ i want one ^^^^^^^

[Dalyn]

Coffee is for closers only.

http://cdn.emgn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/EMGN-4.gif

[gilesfan]

FWIW I'm very surprised to find out that Donnie Veal isn't a white dude.

holy ****, he's not white? Is he Italian?

[zitothebrave]

Coffee is for closers only.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gO2r4MN0O0

[sturg33]

At least I've been assured this offense will be fine

[thethe]

At least I've been assured this offense will be fine

You flipped flopped real quick there buddy.

[sturg33]

You flipped flopped real quick there buddy.

I'm pretty sure I was chastised just yesterday for saying we have over performed and will most likely not continue

[Hawk]

The Omega Man is my favorite movie of all time.