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

[tvsportscaster]

Gerald Laird Placed on the 15-day DL to make room for BJ's return.

Braves
Andrelton Simmons SS
Justin Upton RF
Freddie Freeman 1B
Evan Gattis C
Chris Johnson 3B
Dan Uggla 2B
BJ Upton CF
Joey Terdoslavic LF
Brandon Beachy P

[Dalyn]

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[thethe]

Why in the hell would you sit Jason now. So obscenely stupid.

[BedellBrave]

Oh this ought to be "interesting!" :mad0182:

[nsacpi]

Jason 1 for 11 against Lannan.

Day game after night game. Long stretch of games without an off day.

I'm not bothered by this.

[thethe]

Jason 1 for 11 against Lannan.

Day game after night game. Long stretch of games without an off day.

I'm not bothered by this.

The lead makes it more palatable but I just would love to see Heyward everyday while he is in this type of groove.

[Bye Week]

Doesn't matter

[Garmel]

Bad thing is if Simmons goes 4 for 5 today and we score a lot of runs I'm afraid Fredi is going to start Simba at the top of the lineup forever. *sigh*

[Heyward]

Yeah, not fan of Heyward sitting while he's in a hot streak.

[Heyward]

Jason 1 for 11 against Lannan.

Day game after night game. Long stretch of games without an off day.

I'm not bothered by this.

We are off next Thursday, I wouldn't sit him now.

[NinersSBChamps]

WTFredi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dalyn]

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[Heyward]

And if he was gonna sit anyone, would of done it on Thursday before this road trip.

Don't get on Fredi much, but smh.

[NinersSBChamps]

This is on FOX right? Blackout time for me.

[yeezus]

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.

[mfree80]

Yeah. Blackout for me too. Hardly ever get to seethe Braves on Saturday anymore (last week being the exception).

At least I have radio and AtBat.

[stpeteirish]

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.

wonder how they spelled it on the shirt.

[tvsportscaster]

Yeah. Blackout for me too. Hardly ever get to seethe Braves on Saturday anymore (last week being the exception).

At least I have radio and AtBat.

No need to worry, unless Fox adds a game later in the season. This is the last scheduled Saturday game on Fox the Braves have the rest of the year.

[Lville21]

Yeah. Blackout for me too. Hardly ever get to seethe Braves on Saturday anymore (last week being the exception).

At least I have radio and AtBat.


Yep. My FOX affiliate thinks I want to watch Los Angeles and the hapless Cubs.

[The Chosen One]

Yeah. Blackout for me too. Hardly ever get to seethe Braves on Saturday anymore (last week being the exception).

At least I have radio and AtBat.

Www.Atdhe.tv

[Lville21]

If you're going to use those players, at least bat Chris Johnson 2nd to get him more at-bats. He will have protection behind him unlike what he has now with BJ and Dan.

[mfree80]

Yep. My FOX affiliate thinks I want to watch Los Angeles and the hapless Cubs.

My biggest complaint about the Fox Exclusive is that they choose for me who I get to watch.... I really don't care about the Yankees and Red Sox!!!

[stpeteirish]

Lannan has to be the worst pitcher in modern baseball (since mid 90's) to have 10 career wins vs Atlanta. Wouldn't have sat Jason either, but we are seeing LHP in 3 of the next fout games so it makes some sense to sit him here. And I like the continuing use of Terdo and the DL of Laird since he hasn't played all week anyway.

[Gary82]

Gerald Laird Placed on the 15-day DL to make room for BJ's return.

Braves
Andrelton Simmons SS
Justin Upton RF
Freddie Freeman 1B
Evan Gattis C
Chris Johnson 3B
Dan Uggla 2B
BJ Upton CF
Joey Terdoslavic LF
Brandon Beachy P

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[Garmel]

Www.Atdhe.tv

This is one that I didn't know about. Thanks.

[Gary82]

No, I'm not Patio Daddio, but


David O'Brien ‏@ajcbraves 2h
#Braves Kimbrel's past 28 appearances: 0.32 ERA, .129 opp average, 12 hits, 1 run, 12 BB, 43 K in 28 IP. Converted 22-of-22 saves

Remember when everyone was worried about Kimbrel for about four days? Ha!

[Lville21]

I'm happy to see that the Braves have the 3rd best league in the majors (tied with St. Louis) and are only .5 game behind Major League leaders Pittsburgh and Boston. St. Louis had a 6.5 game lead on Atlanta prior to last Friday night.

[bravesnumberone]

May be just me, but wouldn't you put your best lineup out there to try to win the series today with Lee pitching tomorrow?

[BravesBlock]

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LOL

[thewupk]

May be just me, but wouldn't you put your best lineup out there to try to win the series today with Lee pitching tomorrow?

no you but your best lineup out there to try and beat Lee

[bravesnumberone]

no you but your best lineup out there to try and beat Lee

But it gives you a better chance of winning today too. I'm fine with Mac taking a day but honestly don't care if Heyward is 1-11 against Lannan; he's been scorching the ball lately, and this offense is finally clicking.

[chopdrew]

Heyward's probably pretty gassed. Playing CF for the last week, a more demanding position. Give him a day off. We don't need him pulling a Boobie Miles. And Chris Johnson hasn't done too well in the 2-hole this year, if I remember right. I might be wrong though...

[thewupk]

But it gives you a better chance of winning today too. I'm fine with Mac taking a day but honestly don't care if Heyward is 1-11 against Lannan; he's been scorching the ball lately, and this offense is finally clicking.

The offense is good enough to win regardless. And let's be honest. The goal of this team now is to make sure players are healthy and rested for the playoffs.

[bravesnumberone]

Oh well. Still should be able to score plenty. Hopefully Beachy can improve.

[Gary82]

DOB post: B.J. Upton to Fredi G, upon returning to streaking Braves lineup today: "I just hope I don't (bleep) it up."

Yes, BJ, don't (bleep) it up.

[parkvadawg]

OK with Jason out. Simba leading off just drives me mad

[chipchildress]

why not have johnson lead off?

[Dalyn]

why not have johnson lead off?

He isn't good enough defensively.

[Dalyn]

Johnson has the best (starter) numbers against left-handed pitchers. Gattis and Justin are close.

[Dalyn]

We need to knock him out quick, so I would've gone with:

Justin
Johnson
Gattis
Freeman
Uggla
Joey
Simmons
P
BJ

[NinersSBChamps]

Good start.

[NinersSBChamps]

2 on for Mr. Gattis

[NinersSBChamps]

Gattis was robbed.

[Dalyn]

Very nice play.

[NinersSBChamps]

Missing with his secondary pitches again early on.

[bravesnumberone]

Nice hitting by Rollins.

[bravesnumberone]

Fail.

[Julio3000]

I get that there are legit reasons to sit Jason today. And I still hate it.

[bravesnumberone]

Well he could have gotten out of that without any runs. Let's hit.

[Dalyn]

I get that there are legit reasons to sit Jason today. And I still hate it.

Right? Why start considering legit reasons NOW, Fredi?

[NinersSBChamps]

****ing piece of ****.

[bravesnumberone]

Haven't missed that.

[Lville21]

Not able to watch -- Was Gattis' throw way off or too high for Simmons in the 1st leading to the run?

[bravesnumberone]

It was too high.

[Dalyn]

Spending time learning different positions isn't helping Gattis' defense behind the plate.

[bravesnumberone]

Beachy does not have it.

[NinersSBChamps]

Beachy will save the rotation. lulz. we need at least one more starter.

[Dalyn]

Hate that we rushed Beachy.

[weso1]

He just has poor command right now.

[CyYoung31]

So glad FOX decided to put the Phillies' broadcaster on this game. That's impartiality for you!

[thethe]

Man, Beachy just does not have his control at all. This is tough to watch.

[NinersSBChamps]

Tell me again why we were all so excited to have Beachy comeback?

[Bdawg2309]

With CY Lannan pitching
This one should be over

[CyYoung31]

Tell me again why we were all so excited to have Beachy comeback?

Don't be a moron.

[bravesnumberone]

I guess it's just unheard of to use a veteran catcher to get him through a game. Probably doesn't matter though. He's throwing batting practice.

[tvsportscaster]

I realize it's early yet, but my goodness Brandon Beachy is just throwing batting practice. They might have to make a decision before long.

[Yogi44]

I still would have liked Beachy to pitch out of the pen like Medlen did. I know injuries dictated we try it, but that is why we should have picked up something at the trade deadline.

[stpeteirish]

Hate that we rushed Beachy.

he had NINE rehab starts

[Dalyn]

This is exactly what I was talking about when everyone was jumping on me for suggesting that we needed another starter.

[Dalyn]

he had NINE rehab starts

He was not going to pitch for another two or three starts before Hudson's injury. Fact.

[thethe]

This is exactly what I was talking about when everyone was jumping on me for suggesting that we needed another starter.

I still don't see a need and there was nobody out there worth getting for the price. I'm going to give someone with the track record of Beachy more than 2 starts to figure it out.

[stpeteirish]

With CY Lannan pitching
This one should be over

c'mon, half our wins in this streak have been come from behind.

But we never do a damned thing with Lannan.

[Lville21]

Come on, Beach. Swinging at a borderline 2-1 pitch?

[bravesnumberone]

I still don't see a need and there was nobody out there worth getting for the price. I'm going to give someone with the track record of Beachy more than 2 starts to figure it out.

Luckily we've got a big lead, and if he doesn't figure it out when Maholm gets back, then we can make a decision. Just means the other guys will have to keep pitching well in the meantime.

[Dalyn]

I still don't see a need and there was nobody out there worth getting for the price. I'm going to give someone with the track record of Beachy more than 2 starts to figure it out.

Of course you do. You just don't do it while also having Wood pitch and no one behind him if another starter goes down.

[NinersSBChamps]

Putting all this stock into a guy coming off TJ surgery was a bad idea. Even more so with Hudson being done for the season. We have two quality starters with Medlen on the cusp. The rotation needed an upgrade.

[CyYoung31]

Putting all this stock into a guy coming off TJ surgery was a bad idea. Even more so with Hudson being done for the season. We have two quality starters with Medlen on the cusp. The rotation needed an upgrade.

Yeah, because that's what we're doing.

[thethe]

Of course you do. You just don't do it while also having Wood pitch and no one behind him if another starter goes down.

We are just going to have to disagree on Wood. I think he is ready. He just needs his shot.

[Dalyn]

Putting all this stock into a guy coming off TJ surgery was a bad idea. Even more so with Hudson being done for the season. We have two quality starters with Medlen on the cusp. The rotation needed an upgrade.


The playoffs are going to be rough.

Minor
Medlen (only other one you can trust on short rest)
Teheran (will be pushing high innings)
Maholm/Beachy/Wood

[thethe]

BOOM!

[Dalyn]

:tchop:

Nice to see the power returning.

[Julio3000]

Road Splits.

Feels good to type that again.

[bravebonebook]

I won't necessarily blame Gattis but, so far, I don't like the Gattis-Beachy battery at all. When the Philthies do get a big hit, the "wild pitch", throwing error, etc. help put too many guys on base.

Hope they come back again. But I'm out; just cannot enjoy watching Beachy and Gattis struggle right now. Still way early but hope Beachy is the answer within the next month...!

[Lville21]

His name is Justin Upton.

[Bama9507]

Way too many negative twats in this thread.

[NinersSBChamps]

Yeah, because that's what we're doing.

Everyone thought he would come in and really help the rotation out. He is a risk, but it was worth it before injuries. We had options and now we are going to have to rely on Maholm or Beachy.

[Dalyn]

Way too many negative twats in this thread.


It is called a discussion. We do it a lot. It is fun.

[bravesnumberone]

Come on Beachy, give us a chance now.

[thethe]

Everyone thought he would come in and really help the rotation out. He is a risk, but it was worth it before injuries. We had options and now we are going to have to rely on Maholm or Beachy.

Braves are up 11.5 games. Beachy has plenty of time to rediscover his old form.

You are being way to reactionary right now. Let the season play out.

[Dalyn]

Braves are up 11.5 games. Beachy has plenty of time to rediscover his old form.

You are being way to reactionary right now. Let the season play out.

I agree about Beachy. But the bullpen is going to feel it. That isn't a good thing.

[CyYoung31]

Everyone thought he would come in and really help the rotation out. He is a risk, but it was worth it before injuries. We had options and now we are going to have to rely on Maholm or Beachy.

No, it sounds like YOU set your expectations too high. And what thethe said, this is the perfect time to introduce him back into the rotation.

[thethe]

I agree about Beachy. But the bullpen is going to feel it. That isn't a good thing.

That is certainly a risk. I'm an overly optimistic person when it comes to the Braves. But, with the big lead Gonzalez will have more room to stick with these guys even if they let up runs. I don't think its going to be as much of a drain as you think.

[Lville21]

Beachy's 1st 1-2-3 inning of the year!

[bravesnumberone]

So glad FOX decided to put the Phillies' broadcaster on this game. That's impartiality for you!

At least we don't have Joe Buck. Insufferable.

[bravesnumberone]

Good work there.

[Bdawg2309]

c'mon, half our wins in this streak have been come from behind.

But we never do a damned thing with Lannan.
Thats the only bad thing, of course if Lannan is out before the 7th, it'd be fine

[stpeteirish]

As long as Beachy is OK physically I'm OK with letting him pitch his way back. He'll get it together.

[Dalyn]

That is certainly a risk. I'm an overly optimistic person when it comes to the Braves. But, with the big lead Gonzalez will have more room to stick with these guys even if they let up runs. I don't think its going to be as much of a drain as you think.

You can throw Wood out there and push him, even if he is getting hit around a bit. You can't do that to Beachy (please don't!). And we are still a couple starting pitchers under the total used last year (and the league average). At this point, we can certainly limp into the playoffs, but I would like to see the team compete once they get there.

[thethe]

Gattis needs to adjust tot he league again.

[NinersSBChamps]

No, it sounds like YOU set your expectations too high. And what thethe said, this is the perfect time to introduce him back into the rotation.

Um no. I was one of the people who wanted to add a starter before the deadline. Try again.

[Dalyn]

I demand a Johnson hit.

[bravesnumberone]

He cannot lay off that pitch to save his damn life.

[Dalyn]

I'll take it. This time. :pimp:

[bravesnumberone]

SOS. No balance. Just nothing.

[thethe]

BJ certainly doesn't look any different.

[Dalyn]

BJ certainly doesn't look any different.

He got to a 3-2 pitch. How often did that happen before?

[tvsportscaster]

Nice to see the same ole BJ. Pathetic.

[bravesnumberone]

He got to a 3-2 pitch. How often did that happen before?

And still managed to pop up a pitch he should have hit a long way.

[Lville21]

He got to a 3-2 pitch. How often did that happen before?

He is now 4-31 on the year on a 3-2 count with 15 walks.

[Dalyn]

Nice recovery.

[Bdawg2309]

Why'd he only get 3 rehab games, should've left him down till he found a groove

[Dalyn]

He is now 4-31 on the year on a 3-2 count with 15 walks.

More than I thought.

[thethe]

Beachy just can't put these hitters away.

[Dalyn]

Exact opposite of the nice recovery.

[bravesnumberone]

Beachy is not following through. Leaving everything up mostly.

[Dalyn]

Beachy just can't put these hitters away.

He had that problem a lot when he first came up. Hope it results in the same outcome.

[Russ2dollas]

sitting heyward and mccan is beyond bad. lose today and the narrative is all about bj ruining the streak and team.

Beachy does not have beachy stuff now.


Gattis looking like kieth law's version vs thethe's version lately, hard hit ball but d cost us a run and a couple of bases

uggla has to hit a 3 run dinger for us to win

[CyYoung31]

Um no. I was one of the people who wanted to add a starter before the deadline. Try again.

You set your expectations too high.

[tvsportscaster]

Beachy just can't put these hitters away.

Yeah, that's been Beachy's biggest problem since returning. Stuff wise he's okay, he's just having trouble locating.

[Dalyn]

Another solid play.

[bravesnumberone]

sitting heyward and mccan is beyond bad. lose today and the narrative is all about bj ruining the streak and team.

Beachy does not have beachy stuff now.


Gattis looking like kieth law's version vs thethe's version lately, hard hit ball but d cost us a run and a couple of bases

uggla has to hit a 3 run dinger for us to win

Yeah, I wouldn't count on Uggla to be the one to win it for us. He's been slumping.

Beachy is getting through innings now. Maybe we can get 6 from him today.

[Dalyn]

You set your expectations too high.


Try one more time. :icwudt:

[thethe]

He had that problem a lot when he first came up. Hope it results in the same outcome.

Yeah, I believe it will come back its just hard to watch him struggle after what he showed at the start of last year.

[thethe]

Yeah, that's been Beachy's biggest problem since returning. Stuff wise he's okay, he's just having trouble locating.

Yeah, his curve location and break are just all over the place. Sometimes it just flattens out completely right over the plate.

[NinersSBChamps]

You set your expectations too high.

Just keep saying the same thing over and over. Maybe you'll change my mind.

[bravesnumberone]

Yeah, that's been Beachy's biggest problem since returning. Stuff wise he's okay, he's just having trouble locating.

Hopefully these last two innings will give him more confidence and get him rolling.

[NinersSBChamps]

Yeah, I believe it will come back its just hard to watch him struggle after what he showed at the start of last year.

It's okay because the Braves have a lead. So he can pitch badly.

[thethe]

TERDO!

[Lville21]

Terd continues to impress. He'll be a nice bench piece later on.

[CyYoung31]

Just keep saying the same thing over and over. Maybe you'll change my mind.

It's just fact. I'm like the anti-thesis of you.

[bravesnumberone]

This is the inning we need to get Lannan.

[thethe]

It's okay because the Braves have a lead. So he can pitch badly.

So he can return to form.

[bravesnumberone]

Well he got a bunt down. So he's ahead of our staff in that respect.

[Dalyn]

Nice bunt.

[Dalyn]

Well he got a bunt down. So he's ahead of our staff in that respect.


Hasn't worked on it enough with them.

[bravesnumberone]

Terdo must have stolen that on his own.

[Dalyn]

Wow. Did not expect that. Lucky (for him) that it worked.

[CyYoung31]

Terdo = 5 tool playa.

[TURBO]

Garza gave up 3 runs in the first for Texas. Lets be patient with Beachy.

[thethe]

That looks like that was Terdo's call there. Nice awareness.

[NinersSBChamps]

Beachy should be able to pinch bunt for all of our hitters. But still keep the pitcher in the game.

[thethe]

Ouch.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Ow

[NinersSBChamps]

Terdo = 5 tool playa.

a 5 STOOL player.

[Dalyn]

Surprised they aren't walking Justin.

[sentenza]

Time for a 5-run inning for the 6th consec. game!

[bravesnumberone]

Put Simmons in motion here.

[sentenza]

This was never a strike! :eusa_naughty:

[TURBO]

Pittch 2 wasnt a strike

[NinersSBChamps]

Nothing on the ground here. Lift one to the outfield Justin.

[NinersSBChamps]

Put Simmons in motion here.

THIS.

[CyYoung31]

Let's not **** this up.

[thethe]

Good job Justin. Didn't get too aggressive after that horrible strike call.

[bravesnumberone]

Keep it off the ground. Something deep and in the air Freddie. Or a base hit.

[Julio3000]

Can we call Joey a Terd burglar now?

[Lville21]

It's time for a Freeman gapped 3-run double into left center.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Big chance here

[NinersSBChamps]

Make them pay Freddie~~~~~!!!

[thethe]

Great baserunning Justin!

Freddie is the tits!

[bravesnumberone]

Freddie mother****ing Freeman!

And look at Fatty going first to third!

[Julio3000]

This offense is just balling.

[thethe]

Can we call Joey a Terd burglar now?

Thank some more damn peopel for their posts so I can thank you again.

[Dalyn]

:tchop:

[TURBO]

Cant believe some of you were already giving up on this team. They are some hitting fools

[CrimsonCowboy]

Freddie! Why are you swinging at the first pit..................................

Oh. Never mind

[NinersSBChamps]

Way to go Freddie.

[sentenza]

and they take Lennan out? Interesting!
Now a homer and we have our 5-run inning!

[bravesnumberone]

Freddie! Why are you swinging at the first pit..................................

Oh. Never mind

Hah. Lannan is one of those guys that it isn't a bad idea to swing early if you get a fast ball.

[Lville21]

Need a White Bear 3-run homer to continue the 5-run inning streak.

[Julio3000]

Thank some more damn peopel for their posts so I can thank you again.

Hard to do from the mobile site.

[Heyward]

Come on Gattis, just put the ball in the outfield somewhere.

[parkvadawg]

Great job thus far. Beachy deserves a chance. We have the luxury of allowing him to get better. Wren not overreacting and depleting prospects to get a average starter will prove to be another great move.

[thethe]

LACED IT GATTIS!

[bravesnumberone]

Ugly, but I'll take it.

[NinersSBChamps]

Hard to do from the mobile site.

Not too hard to use the quote feature though.

[TURBO]

Gattis crushed that ball

[Bdawg2309]

Good thing this will be gattis' last start for a while

[Dalyn]

I demand a Johnson hit.

[NinersSBChamps]

Keep it going CJ23.

[Dalyn]

Blah. :Sad:

[Heyward]

This is exactly what I was talking about when everyone was jumping on me for suggesting that we needed another starter.

Who would you trade for then?

Or traded for.

Traded our 5th and 7th best prospects for Norris?

[NinersSBChamps]

Don't hand it back now Brandon.

[Heyward]

Just keep saying the same thing over and over. Maybe you'll change my mind.

What were you expecting, him to toss a shutout?

[bravesnumberone]

What were you expecting, him to toss a shutout?

I was expecting a perfect game. Beachy himself said he expected to be dominant. :icwudt:

[CyYoung31]

Am I really going to be the first to say it? Zach Miner sighting.

[NinersSBChamps]

Who would you trade for then?

Or traded for.

Traded our 5th and 7th best prospects for Norris?

Maholm isn't coming back next season. Hudson could be finished for his career. Norris wouldn't have just been a rental in my opinion. He could have been in the rotation moving forward.

[Dalyn]

Who would you trade for then?

Or traded for.

Traded our 5th and 7th best prospects for Norris?

Don't particularly care for Norris. Wanted Lohse before the season started. Shame we could've had him for as cheap as 11 per. But yeah, all things considered, I would've traded Hursh and Martin for Norris.

[NinersSBChamps]

What were you expecting, him to toss a shutout?

I expected him to make the Phillies have negative runs.

[TURBO]

Maholm isn't coming back next season. Hudson could be finished for his career. Norris wouldn't have just been a rental in my opinion. He could have been in the rotation moving forward.

I just dont think Norris is that good.

[sentenza]

Am I really going to be the first to say it? Zach Miner sighting.

Who? :happy0157:

We traded him away in 2005? Time is running fast! :panic:

[bravesnumberone]

Mickey freaking Morandini.

[CyYoung31]

Schilling looks like he wants Todd Pratt to lean in for a kiss.

[thethe]

Don't particularly care for Norris. Wanted Lohse before the season started. Shame we could've had him for as cheap as 11 per. But yeah, all things considered, I would've traded Hursh and Martin for Norris.

I'm sorry Dalyn..>I know I overrate our prospects but I don't see how thats a good trade for us at all. Hursh was basically in the same spot as Wood was last year.

[Heyward]

Ugh, had him 1-2.

Think Utley goes deep here...

[Russ2dollas]

no on norris

if the guy wasnt a no doubt playoff starter we should pass....and we did

norris would be a solid pen arm but price too high for that

[bravesnumberone]

Damnit Beachy. Trying to outdo Medlen on letting guys off the hook ahead with two strikes.

[CyYoung31]

Bad walk there.

[Dalyn]

Schilling looks like he wants Todd Pratt to lean in for a kiss.

For the right price, Schilling is probably open to anything after his disaster in the video game industry.

[thethe]

Beachy starting to get in control of the game. Outside chance for seven innings out of him.

[Heyward]

Maholm isn't coming back next season. Hudson could be finished for his career. Norris wouldn't have just been a rental in my opinion. He could have been in the rotation moving forward.

Well, this is his second start after TJ.

A bit ridiculous to expect to him dominate right after coming back.

[NinersSBChamps]

I just dont think Norris is that good.

Norris has been stuck on one of the worst teams in baseball in recent years. He's managed to still be a better than average starter. With him on Baltimore his numbers are only going to get better. I fully expect him to win at least six games, strikeout 70, and have a 3.50 ERA.

[Russ2dollas]

i think hursch is kimbrell too expensive insurance..........no way he goes for a 5 like norris

[CyYoung31]

For the right price, Schilling is probably open to anything after his disaster in the video game industry.

Yeah, I heard it was a good game though. Still, it was a absolute boneheaded move on his part.

[TURBO]

beachy looking better. Just doesnt quite have the control of his offspeed pitches.

[Heyward]

Maholm isn't coming back next season. Hudson could be finished for his career. Norris wouldn't have just been a rental in my opinion. He could have been in the rotation moving forward.

Well, next year we could have Minor, Julio, Wood, Beachy.

If Mac gets a huge deal elsewhere, we could dip into the FA market for a starter.

Beachy prior to getting hurt was pitching like a 2-3.

I wanted Lohse of the pitchers out there but that didn't happen. Norris isn't much of an upgrade over our current starters.

[atl717]

Beachy's stuff and command hasnt come all the way back yet, not even close. That happens after TJ surgery sometimes., I just hope it does come back and this is not the stuff he has going forward. Would be a huge boost.

[TURBO]

Norris has been stuck on one of the worst teams in baseball in recent years. He's managed to still be a better than average starter. With him on Baltimore his numbers are only going to get better. I fully expect him to win at least six games, strikeout 70, and have a 3.50 ERA.

I dont . his K rate is down. I dont expect him to be under 4 the Baltimore.

[bravesnumberone]

Ughla.

And here's RK (Rally Killer) Upton.

[atl717]

Bud Norris is not a good pitcher. No reason to give up assets for him.

[Heyward]

Don't particularly care for Norris. Wanted Lohse before the season started. Shame we could've had him for as cheap as 11 per. But yeah, all things considered, I would've traded Hursh and Martin for Norris.

Except we didn't have 11 million to spend.

And there is no way I give up Martin and Hursh for Norris who isn't much of an upgrade over our current starters.

[NinersSBChamps]

Well, next year we could have Minor, Julio, Wood, Beachy.

If Mac gets a huge deal elsewhere, we could dip into the FA market for a starter.

Beachy prior to getting hurt was pitching like a 2-3.

I wanted Lohse of the pitchers out there but that didn't happen. Norris isn't much of an upgrade over our current starters.

That's fair. I agree there weren't any huge difference makers who were "available," but I would have rather had another option this season and going into next season.

[Heyward]

Good AB from BJ.

[CrimsonCowboy]

I can't wait for Fox Sports 1................................................. ...Then these promos will end

[NinersSBChamps]

I dont . his K rate is down. I dont expect him to be under 4 the Baltimore.

What do you care to wager? I'll see you in the WWW forum.

[thethe]

BEEEJ needs to do that more often.

[bravesnumberone]

TWO stolen bases in one game for us???

[TURBO]

Thats good see.

[Lville21]

Strike 1 to Joey T looks way outside on game day.

[Heyward]

That's fair. I agree there weren't any huge difference makers who were "available," but I would have rather had another option this season and going into next season.

I would too but outside of Garza, none of the starters are huge difference makers.

[sentenza]

Wow, just wow on this first called strike!
This is hilarious!

[Heyward]

What do you care to wager? I'll see you in the WWW forum.

I'll take that bet too.

[bravesnumberone]

Dang needed Terd to get a hit there.

[sentenza]

Swinging on ball 4 is never good!

[Dalyn]

That pitch happened.

[Heyward]

Looked like strike three there.

[The Chosen One]

Justin Upton (http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/28841/justin-upton)
's 379-foot home run on Saturday was his only home run this year that DIDN'T travel 400 feet. Each of his 17 previous home runs had a calculated distance of at least 400 feet.

[Dalyn]

Good at-bat.

[Russ2dollas]

why is the zone from the waist to the ankles?

I hate MLB umps. Time to embrace technology for balls and strikes

[CyYoung31]

Beachy needs to be our go to pinch-hitter in extra-inning games when we run out of position players.

[Lville21]

Beachy made him throw 10 pitches to get Miner's total to 30 pitches through 1 2/3 innings. We'll probably see him another inning with the top of the order coming up.

[TURBO]

Impressive AB for a pitcher,

[thethe]

Beachy needs to be our go to pinch-hitter in extra-inning games when we run out of position players.

Teheran first.

[bravesnumberone]

Teheran first.

Wouldn't mind using Julio as a pinch runner in certain situations.

[Heyward]

Wouldn't mind using Julio as a pinch runner in certain situations.

No chance you risk that.

[TURBO]

If Beach can get through this inning unscathed I thnik it has been a successful outing. ONly 2 earned runs allowed. Basically made one big mistake.

[thethe]

Keep it up Beachy!

[bravesnumberone]

No chance you risk that.

If you needed a win late in a playoff/WS game and had nobody else. It's baseball. He could get hurt any other way too.

[Dalyn]

:YDS:

[thethe]

Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Defensive Player.

Yeah right.

[bravesnumberone]

WOAH CJ

[CrimsonCowboy]

Great play CJ

[TURBO]

That was impressive.

[The Chosen One]

Excellent Work BABIP

[NinersSBChamps]

If Beach can get through this inning unscathed I thnik it has been a successful outing. ONly 2 earned runs allowed. Basically made one big mistake.

Yeah absolutely. It would be huge for him going forward if he could end up making this a good start. He could have easily folded and had a similar start today as his first one.

[Heyward]

Johnson is a terrible defensive player.

Get out of here.

[CyYoung31]

Horrible Horrible Horrible Horrible Defensive Player.

Yeah right.

Range.

[Russ2dollas]

worst defender ever........klaw, uzr, baseball reference, gilesfan....

[thethe]

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

[Heyward]

If you needed a win late in a playoff/WS game and had nobody else. It's baseball. He could get hurt any other way too.

If we run out of players, sure.

But unlikely.

[stpeteirish]

I can't wait for Fox Sports 1................................................. ...Then these promos will end

nope, they'll intersify