GDT: 8-3-13 Braves at Phillies (BJ Activated, Jason Sits)

[CyYoung31]

I don't understand the issue people are taking with saying Johnson is not a very good defensive 3rd baseman. I don't really see how it's up for debate. Oh, he made a good reactionary play, big whoop.

[bravesnumberone]

Again, it's going to his left that's the problem. Big problem for most third basemen.

[JohnAdcox]

I will be at The Bank for today's game courtesy of my lovely girlfriend (finally cashing in my valentines day gift). Pretty pissed Heywood is sitting, as I'll be wearing his shirt.

That's why he's not playing. Because you have his shirt.

[TURBO]

Can Beachy go 7?

[thethe]

Beachy change up looks amazing. Once he gets command of his fastball back he is going to be a good pitcher like he was prior to getting hurt.

[NinersSBChamps]

Defensive stats my left testicle. They are not to a level of precision where anything of great value can be ascertained.

Zito must be working or something. Because that couldn't be further from the truth. lol

[Dalyn]

Very nice six innings from Beachy. Nice to see.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Very encouraging outing today for Brandon Beachy

[Heyward]

I'd probably call it a day for Beachy.

But I can understand having him go 1 more.

[bravesnumberone]

Would really like to add on some runs here, so Beachy can have some wiggle room in the 7th.

[Lville21]

Do you send Beachy out there for the 7th? Bottom of the order up for the Phillies at that point, and Beachy is only at 91 pitches.

[thethe]

I don't understand the issue people are taking with saying Johnson is not a very good defensive 3rd baseman. I don't really see how it's up for debate. Oh, he made a good reactionary play, big whoop.

CY, its not fair to say this backlash is in response to one nice play. CJ has made several excellent plays in just the last two weeks.

[NinersSBChamps]

Can Beachy go 7?

Right around 90 pitches. As much as I would want to see him go another one, I'd turn it over to the pen.

[stpeteirish]

Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Defensive Player.

Yeah right.

that's what they keep telling us, I wonder if they watch the games. He's improved markedly in the past few months.

[thethe]

Do you send Beachy out there for the 7th? Bottom of the order up for the Phillies at that point, and Beachy is only at 91 pitches.

I would. He went six a couple of times in AAA. His arm is fresh.

[Heyward]

Can Beachy go 7?

Can, yes.

But in a one run game with a fresh pen, I'm not sure you bring him back out unless we add some more runs here.

[The Chosen One]

Right around 90 pitches. As much as I would want to see him go another one, I'd turn it over to the pen.

Bottom of the order. Let him go 6 2/3 if it gets worse take him out.

[Dalyn]

No way would I push Beachy to go 7.

[thethe]

that's what they keep telling us, I wonder if they watch the games. He's improved markedly in the past few months.

I'm sure everyone watches the games but some just can't admit that defensive stats aren't where they need to be at this point.

[CyYoung31]

CY, its not fair to say this backlash is in response to one nice play. CJ has made several excellent plays in just the last two weeks.

Again, it's all about RANGE. He doesn't have it. It doesn't take the Hubble Space Telescope to see that.

[NinersSBChamps]

Beachy's arm is probably strong enough to at least start the 7th, but I'd hand the game over to the bullpen now. Keep Beachy inline for the win.

[The Chosen One]

I know it's only a 1-run game but we're in a stretch of 20 days without an off day, and our bullpen other than Kimbrel have been pretty active the past week and a half.

I'd let Beachy go one more if he can.

[CyYoung31]

Beachy's arm is probably strong enough to at least start the 7th, but I'd hand the game over to the bullpen now. Keep Beachy inline for the win.

Why were we excited about Beachy coming back again?

[stpeteirish]

Do you send Beachy out there for the 7th? Bottom of the order up for the Phillies at that point, and Beachy is only at 91 pitches.

yep, but Avilan at the first sign of trouble.

[thethe]

Again, it's all about RANGE. He doesn't have it. It doesn't take the Hubble Space Telescope to see that.

Nobody is going to say that CJ has even good range. The differences between teh two crowds is just how bad it is.

[atl717]

Beachy's change has gotten better each inning.

[bravesnumberone]

LOL Young.

[thethe]

Wow, Delmon Young must be the worst outfielder in baseball.

Aside from J-upt.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Thanks Delmon

[Heyward]

I know it's only a 1-run game but we're in a stretch of 20 days without an off day, and our bullpen other than Kimbrel have been pretty active the past week and a half.

I'd let Beachy go one more if he can.

We are off next Thursday actually.

And our pen is very fresh for the most part.

[CyYoung31]

Give him a double.

[TURBO]

Well we can all agree that we are happy we dont have Delmon Young playing defense for us.

[NinersSBChamps]

Delmon Young hates white people.

[Russ2dollas]

CY, its not fair to say this backlash is in response to one nice play. CJ has made several excellent plays in just the last two weeks.

nobody is saying he is good. but his rep is that he is a liability. I donot see liability. I see below avg but serviceable

[Heyward]

Just got under it.

[NinersSBChamps]

I guess Delmon hates Joos.

[Dalyn]

Gattis certainly doesn't look like a starter.

[CyYoung31]

Lame.

[bravesnumberone]

The hell, Gattis? Sigh.

[Heyward]

Gattis certainly doesn't look like a starter.

One of the few things I'm glad BJ is back.

Gattis needs some rest.

[thethe]

Gattis just isn't the same guy since coming back from injury at all. The league has adjusted but you have to wonder if its a combination of both.

[Dalyn]

Gattis just isn't the same guy since coming back from injury at all. The league has adjusted but you have to wonder if its a combination of both.

I think he is being asked to do too much.

[CyYoung31]

nobody is saying he is good. but his rep is that he is a liability. I donot see liability. I see below avg but serviceable

Lack of range can be a liability. And as far as errors go, he hasn't really been a liability this year but he has in past years.

[thethe]

I think he is being asked to do too much.

I know learning a new position is tough but he just looks really bad at the plate. Can't square up many balls anymore.

[TURBO]

I like Beachy going for 7. Hopefully someone is up in the pen though just in case.

[Heyward]

Beachy stays in.

Would of gone with Avilan.

Bad feeling they at least tie it here.

[CrimsonCowboy]

That could've been dangerous

[bravesnumberone]

Heyward gets that.

[Dalyn]

Robinson gets that.

[thethe]

RANGE!

[Heyward]

Pull him.

[atl717]

Take him out now.

[bravesnumberone]

Brave killer Carlos Ruiz.

[Dalyn]

Wake Fredi! Hurry!

[TURBO]

Time to get him Fredi

[NinersSBChamps]

Why is he still out there?

[atl717]

LOL @ the Phils bunting. How dumb are they?

[bravesnumberone]

Smart decision here. Good job, Beachy.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Outstanding job

[TURBO]

Outstanding job

Agreed. Great day for Beachy. Very encouraging.

[Julio3000]

LOL @ the Phils bunting. How dumb are they?

Plunked up move for sure.

[Heyward]

LOL @ the Phils bunting. How dumb are they?

Move the runner to 2nd.

Is it dumb if they score here?

[Heyward]

Great job by Beachy.

Should of pulled him after 6.

Hopefully the pen can hold it here.

[sentenza]

Come on Ayala!
Only two outs here!

[bravesnumberone]

WTF.

[Heyward]

Ayala, what the hell?

Is Avilan hurt?

[atl717]

Dont like Ayala. Whatever we cant use Avilan every day.

[bravesnumberone]

Great play.

[TURBO]

One more

[Heyward]

Dont like Ayala. Whatever we cant use Avilan every day.

He got the night off yesterday.

[sentenza]

Important out! Nice!
One more!

[CyYoung31]

****.

[bravesnumberone]

****ing stupid.

[TURBO]

terrible. Why not Acilan

[Heyward]

Unbelievable.

Why not Downs or Avilan vs Rollins.

[atl717]

Ayala is soooo bad. O's fans were so happy when he was traded. Guy throws junk.

[Bdawg2309]

Why Ayala?

[NinersSBChamps]

Avilan was being saved for Utley.

[Heyward]

Ayala, what the hell?

Is Avilan hurt?

Unreal.

[CrimsonCowboy]

OUT!

[TURBO]

Looked out to me

[skidlee]

We need another arm in the pen.

Downs had pitched 2 nights in a row I think and DOB seems to wonder if something is wrong with Avilan.

[Heyward]

He was out.

[Heyward]

Avilan was being saved for Utley.

Why not Downs then?

[CyYoung31]

Let's get the lead here. Don't want to take the chance of a walk-off in this park.

[bravesnumberone]

What is the point in arguing that if we're not gonna have replay? I wish someone would argue with Fredi about Ayala coming in there with Downs and Avilan not pitching last night.

[thethe]

Lame.

[NinersSBChamps]

That's on both Fredi and Beachy.

[sentenza]

I smell a Jason PH-Homerun is coming!

and Chris! Take your average high! I would like to see a lead-off hit!

[Heyward]

We need another arm in the pen.

Downs had pitched 2 nights in a row I think and DOB seems to wonder if something is wrong with Avilan.

Downs didn't pitch last night or even the night before.

He was warming up, no idea why Ayala was pitching there.

Or at least pitching to Rollins.

[NinersSBChamps]

Why not Downs then?

Idk. Rollins is a switch hitter, yes?

[bravesnumberone]

It's indefensible with Rollins hitting there.

[TURBO]

Braves just want game to go to extras to get Johnson some more ABs to continue streak.

[Heyward]

Idk. Rollins is a switch hitter, yes?

Yes.

Downs or Avilan should of pitched to Rollins.

Inexcusable.

[Lville21]

Fredi playing CJ while he has flu-like symptoms? CJ is a gamer though it has probably messed with his offense today.

[bravesnumberone]

WHY ARE YOU SWINGING AT THAT ON 2-0?

[thewupk]

Downs didn't pitch last night or even the night before.

He was warming up, no idea why Ayala was pitching there.

You don't want Downs pitching to righties at all.

[bravesnumberone]

You don't want Downs pitching to righties at all.

Then something has to be wrong with Avilan.

[bravesnumberone]

Just sit down Uggla. So awful.

[Heyward]

You don't want Downs pitching to righties at all.

I'll take my chances with Downs over Ayala everyday.

Ayala should only pitch when the game is out of hand.

[jsebe10]

Great game Dan. Jesus

[TURBO]

BJ is going yard

[Heyward]

BJ is going yard

Progress.

[Lville21]

This would be a good time for Terd's 1st home run.

[NinersSBChamps]

When can Jordan comeback?

[thethe]

Nice solid contact there for BJ.

1 for 3 with a walk is a solid debut.

[bravesnumberone]

Heyward or McCann needs to be pinch hitting next.

[thewupk]

I'll take my chances with Downs over Ayala everyday.

Ayala should only pitch when the game is out of hand.

Maybe so but Downs is pretty much a loogy these days. That's all he should be used for.

[Heyward]

When can Jordan comeback?

He's starting a rehab game tonight.

So maybe a week or so.

[skidlee]

Heyward or McCann needs to be pinch hitting next.

with no laird I doubt McCann is going to bat

[Heyward]

Maybe so but Downs is pretty much a loogy these days. That's all he should be used for.

Eh, he's ok righties.

Even still, I'll take my chances with Downs.

Ugh, Terd..

[bravesnumberone]

Come on, be smarter than that.

[parkvadawg]

Hot mess of a Terd

[CyYoung31]

Heyward should be back in the lead-off spot next inning.

[atl717]

Terd has some bad plate discipline. His numbers in the minors reflect that as well.

[sentenza]

6 Balls but struck out! Horrible!

[bravesnumberone]

Fredi should bring Varvaro in here....

[Bdawg2309]

Also don't want downs pitching on the road

[sentenza]

Papelbon vs. Heyward to start the 9th?

[NinersSBChamps]

Downs to Utley I am guessing with Walden coming in after.

[stpeteirish]

Heyward should be back in the lead-off spot next inning.

agree, lets put the starters in and try to win this thing!

[Heyward]

Why not hit Heyward for Terdo?

[jsebe10]

Hot mess of a Terd

Every time that Garcia was going to throw his skider , he'd flap his glove when he came set to get a tighter grip...you'd think someone would have caught onto that...

Now I am afraid we will lose on a Chase Utley 331ft HR

[NinersSBChamps]

Why is Downs not in right now.

[bravesnumberone]

Why not hit Heyward for Terdo?

I was thinking the same. Maybe he didn't want to risk burning another hitter. Having to pinch hit for the pitcher in the 9th if Heyward didn't get on.

[TURBO]

Why is Downs not in right now.

Because Walden is better.

[sentenza]

Now I am afraid we will lose on a Chase Utley 331ft HR

a 35 feet homer! :eusa_dance:

[NinersSBChamps]

Because Walden is better.

Downs against Utley is a much more favorable match up for the Braves.

[TURBO]

Walden bringing the heat today.

[Heyward]

Wow thought that was gone...

[bravesnumberone]

Don't do that again, Walden. My God.

[TURBO]

That scare anybody else too?

[skidlee]

Downs against Utley is a much more favorable match up for the Braves.

Can't burn downs vs just 1 batter with a tie game

[NinersSBChamps]

Justin Upton dives for that ball.

[jsebe10]

That scare anybody else too?

I made poopi

[NinersSBChamps]

Can burn downs vs just 1 batter with a tie game

Well Fredi already screwed up leaving Beachy in to start the 7th, so why not mess up again.

[TURBO]

Walden has been money for us.

[bravesnumberone]

Show some plate discipline and score some freaking runs here.

[sentenza]

Nice inning, Jordan!
Now win it!

[Heyward]

Why is Downs not in right now.

Saving him for extras if it gets there maybe?

[NinersSBChamps]

I made poopi

Like "Big Poopi?" David Ortiz.

[skidlee]

Well Fredi already screwed up leaving Beachy in to start the 7th, so why not mess up again.

no he didn't

[bravesnumberone]

Well Fredi already screwed up leaving Beachy in to start the 7th, so why not mess up again.

I would rather Beachy have started that inning than Ayala trying to get all three outs.

[jsebe10]

JHey leads off with a double here and Fredi says to himself, I should be fired...

[Heyward]

Well Fredi already screwed up leaving Beachy in to start the 7th, so why not mess up again.

Should of used him vs JRoll.

[TURBO]

Papelblown time.

[Bdawg2309]

Hope papelbon throws the game

[NinersSBChamps]

I would rather Beachy have started that inning than Ayala trying to get all three outs.

Let the former Angels go 7 and 8. Beachy shouldn't have been out there for the inning and he showed why.

[Heyward]

Walden only threw 13 pitches -- you could possibly use him in the 9th if the Braves don't score.

Eh, maybe if he didn't pitch last night.

[jsebe10]

Like "Big Poopi?" David Ortiz.

Nah...wet poopi.... like Poopi Reese

[sentenza]

6 of 13 save opportunities closer in!
Rock him!

[Lville21]

Papelbon instead of Bastard-o

[skidlee]

Should of used him vs JRoll.

No J-Roll should have basicly been walked. He should not have been thrown a strike then you have a better matchup (all be it a crappy one) of Michael Young

[bravesnumberone]

Let the former Angels go 7 and 8. Beachy shouldn't have been out there for the inning and he showed why.

It's a fair point, but it's clear Fredi intended on bringing Ayala in next. I'll take my chances with Beachy.

[Heyward]

Let the former Angels go 7 and 8. Beachy shouldn't have been out there for the inning and he showed why.

Said the same thing.

Ugh, that was Ball 3.

[bravesnumberone]

Come on Heyward. Stop swinging at that crap.

[Heyward]

No J-Roll should have basicly been walked. He should not have been thrown a strike then you have a better matchup (all be it a crappy one) of Michael Young

Fair point.

Ayala shouldn't of been pitching.

If they went with a righty, just use Carpenter.

[skidlee]

Let the former Angels go 7 and 8. Beachy shouldn't have been out there for the inning and he showed why.

He gave up a single and a sac bunt

What exactly did he show he should have not started the 7th?

[Lville21]

J-Hey saw one strike in that at-bat

[Heyward]

Be patient Simba.

[bravesnumberone]

How can we continue to be so dumb on a 3-1?

[TURBO]

Simmons swinging for the fences..

[NinersSBChamps]

He gave up a single and a sac bunt

What exactly did he show he should have not started the 7th?

90 pitches and a homer to Mayberry. The same guy who singled off of him and scored the tying run.

[Ampere]

That last pitch to Heyward was fouled and hit the ground. Hard for the umpire to see that though.

[Heyward]

Be patient Simba.

Of course, pops up next pitch.

[skidlee]

Look we don't know who can and can't pitch out of the pen today. Carp and Avilan might not be able to go.

All 7 guys can't pitch everyday

[CyYoung31]

That was just terrible.

[skidlee]

90 pitches and a homer to Mayberry. The same guy who singled off of him and scored the tying run.

And he had given up all but 2 hits since the Mayberry HR.

Nothing wrong with him starting the inning

[Heyward]

He gave up a single and a sac bunt

What exactly did he show he should have not started the 7th?

Gave up a single to Mayberry.

Second start after TJ in the bigs.

Let the pen hold it.

[thethe]

Ruiz is a horrible defensive catcher. His glove is so loud.

[TURBO]

And he had given up all but 2 hits since the Mayberry HR.

Nothing wrong with him starting the inning

agreed

[NinersSBChamps]

And he had given up all but 2 hits since the Mayberry HR.

Nothing wrong with him starting the inning

That's your opinion. I disagree. Let's just leave it at that.

[bravesnumberone]

And of course Papelbon mowes us down like it's nothing.

[pfiggy]

Ach, the curse of the pfarkin' BJ resumes............pfree BB

[Heyward]

Great pitch..

[jsebe10]

John Sploogeberry will be the 1 to end this dog and pony show.

[skidlee]

That's your opinion. I disagree. Let's just leave it at that.

Maybe Fredi thought odds are better Beachy gets out of the inning vs having Ayala.

Who knows who can pitch out of the pen today.

[jsebe10]

I bet Fredi and Wren stayed on the phone all night like two daisy dignified little drinks in middle school who just got their first period, talking about how happy they are BJ is back...teehheee

[bravesnumberone]

Oh, so Carpenter is available? The same one who mowed them down last night and could have been brought in in the 7th?

[thethe]

Freddi trying to get a lot of mileage out of Carpenter.

[Heyward]

Oh, so Carpenter is available? The same one who mowed them down last night and could have been brought in in the 7th?

Yep, I have no words for how Ayala was pitching there.

[Heyward]

Bad feeling Mayberry ends it here.

[jsebe10]

I made poopi Reese again...

[jsebe10]

Come on you pill head...get urself out.

[bravesnumberone]

We could have had that in the 7th and just won this game. God bless America.

[Lville21]

Carp easily can go another inning if Atlanta doesn't score.

[sentenza]

Man, 1 am here and of course we go to extra innings!

[Heyward]

Onto extras.

Looks like we have Varvaro, Downs and Kimbrel available.

Carpenter couldn't of pitched the 7th?

[TURBO]

Man, 1 am here and of course we go to extra innings!

The only logical answer is move to America :cooter:

[sentenza]

We could have had that in the 7th and just won this game. God bless America.

ans now we have probably to use all others too! Hope it will not go so long!
PH Brian for Evan?

[jsebe10]

I dunno what it is man, but I really want this 9 in a row here...

I say Gattis rocks Bastardos snatch hole here...

[NinersSBChamps]

As soon as we saw the lineup Fredi went with today, we all should have expected some bullpen blunders.

[bravesnumberone]

ans now we have probably to use all others too! Hope it will not go so long!
PH Brian for Evan?

No because Gattis might get hurt. So we'll just have to leave our best hitter on the bench.

[Lville21]

Bastardo is the last reliable Phillies pitcher, and they didn't double switch, so he is due up in the bottom of the 10th. Phils have Valdes, De Frautus, and Diekman left.

[cajunrevenge]

Obviously this game is going to go until CJ gets his 2 hits.

[NinersSBChamps]

This guy dominates us it seems like.

[Russ2dollas]

ans now we have probably to use all others too! Hope it will not go so long!
PH Brian for Evan?

No....but if we get to the pitcher in the next inning I would and use McCann and sit Gattis...10+ innings is a lot.

[Heyward]

Bastardo is the last reliable Phillies pitcher, and they didn't double switch, so he is due up in the bottom of the 10th. Phils have Valdes, De Frautus, and Diekman left.

Well, not like we have a lot left.

All we got is Varvaro, Downs and Kimbrel.

[TURBO]

Well, not like we have a lot left.

All we got is Varvaro, Downs and Kimbrel.

So Avilan isnt available?

[bravesnumberone]

Well, not like we have a lot left.

All we got is Varvaro, Downs and Kimbrel.

And we really haven't done anything against their pen this series.

[bravesnumberone]

He should have dominated that pitch.

[Heyward]

So Avilan isnt available?

If he was, he would of pitched in the 7th.

If he pitches in extras, I'm lost.

[CyYoung31]

Damn, just missed that.

[TURBO]

Thought Gattis got that one.

[Heyward]

Ugh, just got under it.

[skidlee]

Gattis is not producing when he starts

Not sure about him being an everyday player

[thethe]

Gattis is not producing when given the abs

He isn't producing for the last 3 weeks. That can easily change with more AB's even though they will be harder to come by now.

[jsebe10]

I'd walk Chris and pitch to Uggla

[Heyward]

Good AB.

[TURBO]

Its time for the power of the Owl.

[Lville21]

CJ 0-3 today but has drawn 2 walks.

[jsebe10]

I'd walk Chris and pitch to Uggla

Well there ya go

[thethe]

Why would you take out Chris? We need his defense!

[Dalyn]

Unbelievable.

[Lville21]

CJ's streak is over.

[TURBO]

Dont really like pinch running for Johnson here. Maybe George will be running

[NinersSBChamps]

So Jan will come in and play 3rd base?

[bravesnumberone]

Dont really like pinch running for Johnson here. Maybe George will be running

If he isn't running, it's completely pointless.

[Dalyn]

Dont really like pinch running for Johnson here. Maybe George will be running

It is definitely not the move a manager like Bobby would make. I hate it.

[Heyward]

I'd be surprised if he got a fastball this AB.

[sentenza]

because Dan can only drew walks or hit homer!
We can't score on a single here!

[skidlee]

He isn't producing for the last 3 weeks. That can easily change with more AB's even though they will be harder to come by now.

He has been playing everyday since the break not sure he deserves many more abs at this point

He is better at PH. He can be used in the right situations and see more fastballs.

[NinersSBChamps]

Poke one to the right.

[Heyward]

Great AB.

Come on BJ!

[bravesnumberone]

That is when you should have run him if you were going to. When Johnson got in scoring position.

[TURBO]

Time for BJ to come through.

[NinersSBChamps]

Pop out or strikeout?

[bravesnumberone]

Just walked a guy, and you're hacking away at a low pitch on the first pitch.

[bravesnumberone]

Followed by taking a pitch right over the plate.

[Heyward]

That was the pitch to hit.

Strikeout incoming..

[CyYoung31]

Terrible call.

[Lville21]

At least Uggla and Upton were cleared.

[thethe]

Not a strike. Beej has a beef.

[Heyward]

Questionable call.

[bravesnumberone]

Please go back to Gwinnett, you worthless hack. Offense is dead since taking the lead in the fifth.

[TURBO]

blah, another bad call.

[jsebe10]

Waist high. shut ur mouth and get in CF...

[bravesnumberone]

Not a strike. Beej has a beef.

It's been a strike all day. You can't not swing there.

[NinersSBChamps]

Get your stupid ass thrown out you pathetic **** bag.

[Lville21]

Constanza was extremely wasted in this inning -- not a good thing when you're in extra innings and running out of players.

[Heyward]

Please go back to Gwinnett, you worthless hack. Offense is dead since taking the lead in the fifth.

That was a ball, BJ has been pretty decent today.

[tvsportscaster]

Now there's a shock. BJ stands their looking with runners on. He is just awful.

[Russ2dollas]

belt high........strike unless inside.

[jsebe10]

Not a strike. Beej has a beef.

Yes it was. That was a great pitch. Bosslady Jr was sitting on an off speed pitch...waist high right on the inner half....

[bravesnumberone]

That was a ball, BJ has been pretty decent today.

How was that a ball, exactly. It was just above his waist, but it's been a strike all day. If he would actually swing at better pitches before falling behind 0-2, he wouldn't have to spend so much time *****ing at umpires.

[CyYoung31]

We need a long man.

[TURBO]

Dear god dont do that again.

[Heyward]

How was that a ball, exactly. It was just above his waist, but it's been a strike all day. If he would actually swing at better pitches before falling behind 0-2, he wouldn't have to spend so much time *****ing at umpires.

Quit complaining.

[Heyward]

Now Downs comes in...

[stpeteirish]

Constanza was extremely wasted in this inning -- not a good thing when you're in extra innings and running out of players.

either CJ's "flu like symptoms" got to him or else the time honored "Fredi is an idiot" explanation