6/9/15: GDT - San Diego Padres @ Atlanta Braves

[Garmel]

Padres
1. Will Venable (L) CF
2. Derek Norris (R) C
3. Justin Upton (R) LF
4. Matt Kemp (R) RF
5. Yonder Alonso (L) 1B
6. Yangervis Solarte (S) 3B
7. Cory Spangenberg (L) 2B
8. Clint Barmes (R) SS
9. James Shields (R) P

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

[Garmel]

What inning does the bullpen blow it tonight?

[Julio3000]

Gomes vs the RHP.

[nsacpi]

Expecting a huge game from the Bethancourt.

[clvclv]

Expecting a huge game from the Bethancourt.

Somebody strangle Fredi the next time A. J. catches anyone other than Miller please!!!

[Enscheff]

Gomes vs the RHP.

Gomes hasn't started since the 6th, Cunningham just went 0-5 with 3 Ks, and Shields doesn't have a huge platoon advantage over RHHs (actually a slightly higher career OPS vs RHHs).

This is exactly the time to start Gomes vs a RHed pitcher if the goal is to keep him as sharp as possible.

[Julio3000]

Gomes hasn't started since the 6th, Cunningham just went 0-5 with 3 Ks, and Shields doesn't have a huge platoon advantage over RHHs (actually a slightly higher career OPS vs RHHs).

This is exactly the time to start Gomes vs a RHed pitcher if the goal is to keep him as sharp as possible.

The 6th? That was exactly 3 games ago. Is he going to get rusty in that short a period?

We'll see, I suppose.

[jpx7]

Gomes vs the RHP.

Have to have either Grit or Gonad in at all times.

[Oklahomabrave]

Anyone know when this should start?

[mfree80]

Any word on a start time?

[weso1]

8

[Julio3000]

Gomes hasn't started since the 6th, Cunningham just went 0-5 with 3 Ks, and Shields doesn't have a huge platoon advantage over RHHs (actually a slightly higher career OPS vs RHHs).

This is exactly the time to start Gomes vs a RHed pitcher if the goal is to keep him as sharp as possible.

His OPS is .499 against RHP this season. I understand that he needs a start occasionally to stay sharp, but it's more important for this team to see what Cunningham or Joe T can do with regular PAs. Jonny has started 15 games against RHP this year. He got several starts last week. "As sharp as possible" may be irrelevant.

[stpeteirish]

His OPS is .499 against RHP this season. I understand that he needs a start occasionally to stay sharp, but it's more important for this team to see what Cunningham or Joe T can do with regular PAs. Jonny has started 15 games against RHP this year. He got several starts last week. "As sharp as possible" may be irrelevant.

I'd go with Terdo for a while. Lord know he can't pinch hit worth a damn (look at what he did in 2013), play him every day for a while. Cunningham's not much with the bat, just a singles guy at best. Let him play the late innings for defense.
Gomes vs LHP, nothing else.

[goldfly]

I know, I know

But it's June and this still doesn't feel/look right to me

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n579/goldfly66/9BA8571E-520E-4D51-9C4A-CA5A255C8B43_zpswv2ydho6.jpg

[jpx7]

Gomes is molasses.

[UNCBlue012]

Well. More stupid baseball, I see.

[jpx7]

Folty seems venable to the long-ball recently.

[sturg33]

Gotta love the nightly commentators ensuring us that Upton could not have been re-signed

[Braves1976]

Good thing that hit Markakis or that would've went to the wall.

[Braves1976]

Folty got a break there, that was a bad pitch that barely stayed in the park.

[Braves1976]

Nice play by Peterson to get out of that, ball looked like it came out of his glove and he reached and caught it before throwing to first for the out.

[dak]

There have been a lot of painful booth interviews with former players over the years, but I've got to say, David Justice is a great interview.

[jpx7]

There have been a lot of painful booth interviews with former players over the years, but I've got to say, David Justice is a great interview.

It's night-and-day: dude just has that on-camera charisma and a clear, conversational ease.

I honestly wouldn't have been sad in the slightest if he'd have been the one to stick around, with Chip & Joe exiting the booth instead.

[dak]

It's night-and-day: dude just has that on-camera charisma and a clear, conversational ease.

Guy is captivating. He could get a TV gig on MLB network no questions asked.

One of the toughest ones here recently was Javy Lopez on his bobblehead night earlier this year. I was begging for it to be over it was so uncomfortable.

[WaitingFor2017]

Well, this game sucks.

[CyYoung31]

Gotta love the nightly commentators ensuring us that Upton could not have been re-signed

Joe actually said last night that there was no guarantee that Justin would have had a good enough year to warrant a long-term contract.

[JohnAdcox]

Well, this game sucks.

Baseball? Wow are you in the wrong forum.

[Braves1976]

Joe actually said last night that there was no guarantee that Justin would have had a good enough year to warrant a long-term contract.

Sounds like Joe was drinking again. :)

[CyYoung31]

Guy is captivating. He could get a TV gig on MLB network no questions asked.

One of the toughest ones here recently was Javy Lopez on his bobblehead night earlier this year. I was begging for it to be over it was so uncomfortable.

He was an analyst on ESPN for a couple years. Called one of our playoff games actually.

[Julio3000]

Joe actually said last night that there was no guarantee that Justin would have had a good enough year to warrant a long-term contract.

He (and some posters here) must have been confusing him with another Upton last year.

[WaitingFor2017]

Starting Gomes is working out. Fails to get the runner to 2nd as well as allowing the 3rd run to score. I doubt Todd lets that ball drop to score Norris in the 5th.

[jsebe10]

So was Gomes expected to get a hit tonight? I'm curious.

[Braves1976]

So was Gomes expected to get a hit tonight? I'm curious.

I don't expect anything out of him vs most righties. But who knows what Fredi is thinking.

[Julio3000]

Gomes out there...whew.

[jpx7]

Gomes is a joke.

[jsebe10]

Gomes is a joke.

Been saying it all year. He's embarrasing.

[jpack1]

Starting Gomes vs a RH. Brilliant because when he drops a 0 for 4 he still plays brutal D. Win all around.

[Braves1976]

Why did Gomes dive for a ball he had no shot at? He wasn't even close even with that dive.

[Julio3000]

Gomes is a joke.


https://youtu.be/DXYXGg3QFME

[Julio3000]

Why did Gomes dive for a ball he had no shot at? He wasn't even close even with that dive.

Veteran leadership.

[Garmel]

Folty hasn't pitched as nearly bad as the official line says. A couple of Gomes miscues and the Padres have hit some really good pitches.

[Garmel]

With KJ coming back tomorrow I hope we see a lot less of Gomes.

[Braves1976]

Folty hasn't pitched as nearly bad as the official line says. A couple of Gomes miscues and the Padres have hit some really good pitches.

I don't know about that, his secondary pitches haven't been good and too many fastballs right down the middle. That Kemp flyout and a few others could've been homeruns, they were that bad of pitches.

[NinersSBChamps]

We don't need Evan Gattis anyway.

[jsebe10]

No way we get out of this inning without hitting into a DP

[Braves1976]

Well, at least we won't be shutout tonight.

[Braves1976]

Good AB by Uribe, a grandslam by Simmons would be timely.

[NinersSBChamps]

Good AB by Uribe, a grandslam by Simmons would be timely.

Yeah I hate those untimely grand slams. :)

[Braves1976]

Yeah I hate those untimely grand slams. :)

Haha, me too. :)

[Braves1976]

Uribe was safe! Great job by Simmons!

Terrible call by ump at home, Uribe was safe.

[WaitingFor2017]

Chris Heston with an odd no-hitter against the Mets. No walks but he hit 3 batters.

[dak]

Looked safe, but not sure if it's clear and convincing evidence.

[CyYoung31]

They better over turn this.

[Garmel]

We better not get screwed.

[jpx7]

Veteran leadership.

I was made to understand there were grilled-cheese sandwiches here.

[CyYoung31]

White Gomez!!

[Braves1976]

Tie game. Did Simmons hurt their catcher?

Simmons was safe but he sure took out their catcher and clearly hurt him. Tag was late.

[thethe]

That's another close play.

[jpx7]

"Andrelton might be the worst slider I've ever seen."

Joe's obviously never been to a Guy Fieri restaurant.

[thethe]

Based on what I've seen this year the Braves need more pitching

[jpack1]

And Gomes making Fredi look like a genius. Very hard to do.

[Braves1976]

Simmons both kneed him and did an elbow drop on his head, ouch.

[57Brave]

I was just thinking this team has given up.
No intensity or focus.

Starts with the manager

[Braves1976]

I was just thinking this team has given up.
No intensity or focus.

Starts with the manager

Thanks again Fredi, it's always good to see you here. :)

[57Brave]

Big Game James

[Garmel]

Bad luck for Bethancourt there.

[WaitingFor2017]

.....and it's a bullpen game.

Fantastic.

We also lost Aardsma after 3 pitches.

[Garmel]

I don't know about that, his secondary pitches haven't been good and too many fastballs right down the middle. That Kemp flyout and a few others could've been homeruns, they were that bad of pitches.

We'll just have to agree to disagree.

[Garmel]

Our bullpen vs their bullpen isn't really in our favor.

[Braves1976]

Our bullpen vs their bullpen isn't really in our favor.

Yea, they have a much better bullpen no doubt.

[Braves1976]

Fredi at least left Cunningham in left replacing Gomes after Cunningham pinch hit this time.

[jpx7]

Fredi at least left Cunningham in left replacing Gomes after Cunningham pinch hit this time.

Good move. :FrediGreen:

Unlike Simmons' error ... :HeywardWut:

[thethe]

we need more pitching

[Braves1976]

Good move.

Unlike Simmons' error ...

Yea, looked like Simmons had an issue planting his foot on the grass that time.

[nsacpi]

Cunniff

[jpx7]

Massive of Cunny to snap things shut like that.

[Braves1976]

Good job Maybin

[nsacpi]

Steal a base Maybin

[zbhargrove]

I understand it would be smart to trade Maybin if he keeps it up and snd if someone gives a big package for him. But selfishly I hope he's really figured it out... Stays healthy and remains a Brave for a long time. He's very exciting to watch. He has a ton of energy... Seems like he loves playing for us... Really looks to have fun.

[thethe]

I understand it would be smart to trade Maybin if he keeps it up and snd if someone gives a big package for him. But selfishly I hope he's really figured it out... Stays healthy and remains a Brave for a long time. He's very exciting to watch. He has a ton of energy... Seems like he loves playing for us... Really looks to have fun.

I think the key is that he seems to love being here and has turned his career around. Braves have struggled with bringing in hitters who forgot how to hit. lets keep the guy we brought in here that found himself.

[thethe]

Markakis filling the hole.

[Braves1976]

That worked perfect with the shortstop covering second.

[zbhargrove]

The Markakichise

[zbhargrove]

Markakis filling the hole.

Usually Markakis fills the hole when Wood is in there

[Braves1976]

Good AB again by Uribe. Can Simmons do it again?

[sturg33]

we need more pitching

is this what we have to look forward to for the rest of the year?

[thethe]

Good AB again by Uribe. Can Simmons do it again?

Love Seitzer. We finally have a htiting coach that the players are responding to.

[thethe]

is this what we have to look forward to for the rest of the year?

Well, since there won't be a playoff race...probably.

[Five]

Good AB.

[thethe]

Hard to argue about swining at a pitch in the zone but man I wish Simmons would have let Maurer sweat a bit.

[CrimsonCowboy]

I..........

hate......

swinging.

at.........

the.......

first.......

pitch.......

[Braves1976]

Love Seitzer. We finally have a htiting coach that the players are responding to.

He does seems like a very good hitting coach, I liked what he was preaching straight away.

[Braves1976]

If this goes to extras we will only have Cahill and Masset..

[thethe]

If this goes to extras we will only have Cahill and Masset..

So, you're saying we are going to lose then...

[Garmel]

BJ's mechanics at the plate are still crap.

[Braves1976]

So, you're saying we are going to lose then...

I am saying we better win in 9 innings or we'll be screwed. :)

[Five]

Lmao....are you kidding me....

[CrimsonCowboy]

Good grief, Johnson. You just walked the worst hitter in the majors

[Julio3000]

He does seems like a very good hitting coach, I liked what he was preaching straight away.

He's good for this club, stacked as it is with guys who are losing if they're swinging for the fences. I appreciated his quote from the preseason interview where he said that he recognized that most of his job is psychological. I think it's fair to credit him with a lot of Maybin's and Tron's success, at the very least.

[Garmel]

Jim Johnson got lucky there.

[Braves1976]

BJ's mechanics at the plate are still crap.

Since JJ walked him it matters not, now let's see if he tries to steal on Bethancourt. That would be an interesting match-up. It would be funny if he did, beat the throw, then popped up and Simmons tagged him as he comes off the bag.

OK screw that bad throw..

[Braves1976]

He's good for this club, stacked as it is with guys who are losing if they're swinging for the fences. I appreciated his quote from the preseason interview where he said that he recognized that most of his job is psychological. I think it's fair to credit him with a lot of Maybin's and Tron's success, at the very least.

Agreed.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Good grief

[Five]

That's what happens when you walk the pitcher or in this case a guy who hits like a pitcher.

[Garmel]

BJ's out.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Good grief, ump? What were you looking at????????

[Julio3000]

Ha, Melvin's out.

[Braves1976]

Haha we got him, bad call again but he's out. Look at that slide, foot stopped.

[jpack1]

Jerry Meals is a terrible terrible umpire

[jpx7]

I praised Fredi a couple times this evening, but I can't understand why—in a tie game—he pulled Cunniff, who'd just recorded a huge out and looked pretty good doing it, for Jimmy Johns, who hasn't exactly been quenching fires lately.

[Braves1976]

Good grief, ump? What were you looking at????????

That mother****er is blind.

[thethe]

What a damn play by Uribe. That transfer was lighting quick and threw an absolute dart.

[Braves1976]

I praised Fredi a couple times this evening, but I can't understand why—in a tie game—he pulled Cunniff, who'd just recorded a huge out and looked pretty good doing it, for Jimmy Johns, who hasn't exactly been quenching fires lately.

I agreed with your last post doing so too, and yet again we agree.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Tonight's home plate umpire:
http://www.animationmagazine.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/mr-magoo-post-21.jpg

[Braves1976]

What a damn play by Uribe. That transfer was lighting quick and threw an absolute dart.

Don't you just love watching him instead of CJ stumbling and bumbling at third? I sure do, night and day difference.

[Garmel]

Jim Johnson didn't have good stuff at all that inning but he got out of it.

[thethe]

Don't you just love watching him instead of CJ stumbling and bumbling at third? I sure do, night and day difference.

Its really the only reason I want to extent a 36 year old position player. Its basically Markakis in the opposite direction in comparison to what preceded him.

[Braves1976]

BTW, the more I see Uribe the more I like him. I did really dislike him over you know, but now I am leaning towards wanting him extended through next season. Good at the plate, good defense. That is hard to find at third these days.

[jpx7]

What a damn play by Uribe. That transfer was lighting quick and threw an absolute dart.

The obsolescence of Lord BABip has been effected at a breathless pace. Uribe came in straight regicidal.

[Garmel]

TERD!!!!

[Five]

Joey T

[thethe]

The obsolescence of Lord BABip has been effected at a breathless pace. Uribe came in straight regicidal.

Today's word of the day I've learned from you.

Thank you.

[jpx7]

Talk about explosive ...

[CrimsonCowboy]

Welcome back, Joey T!

[Braves1976]

Joey T with a pinch hit homer! Wow, his first MLB homer. Now can we start him tomorrow instead of Gomes?!

[thethe]

Terdo is a guy I would like to see get some regular AB's. The man can hit.

[jpack1]

That ball was crushed.

[cajunrevenge]

THE TERD BURGLAR STRIKES AGAIN!

[thethe]

Talk about explosive ...

That was a Gattis-esque sound.

[nsacpi]

Joey T!!

[Braves1976]

Peterson with another two hit game. Might want to try stealing here to set-up Maybin.

[thethe]

Hit em where de aint

[Julio3000]

Terd all up in the Padres' punchbowl.

[WaitingFor2017]

Who goes tomorrow when KJ is activated? Ciriaco or Gomes?

I'll go with Pedro since he doesn't have any

http://larrybrownsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/cerrano-marbles.jpg

[CrimsonCowboy]

Need about ten more runs to feel comfortable

[thethe]

Who goes tomorrow when KJ is activated? Ciriaco or Gomes?

I'll go with Pedro since he doesn't have any

http://larrybrownsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/cerrano-marbles.jpg

The right decision would be to send Gomes packing but it will probably be Ciriaco or Terdo with peterson playing CF maybe in a dire need situation.

[thethe]

Need about ten more runs to feel comfortable

Thats all?

[CyYoung31]

It better be Sriracha. Gomes makes up a strong platoon in left.

[thethe]

It better be Sriracha. Gomes makes up a strong platoon in left.

Yeah, you're right.

[Braves1976]

The right decision would be to send Gomes packing but it will probably be Ciriaco or Terdo with peterson playing CF maybe in a dire need situation.

No way they release Gomes, if he goes it will be via trade. It might be Cunningham that goes back down, time will tell.

[WaitingFor2017]

This division truly is s***. Every team has a negative run differential right now except the Mets who are dead even.

[Runnin]

I'd go with Terdo for a while. Lord know he can't pinch hit worth a damn (look at what he did in 2013).
Joey and I thank you.

[Braves1976]

Oh no..

[CrimsonCowboy]

Somebody pass it to me..................
http://www.prestoimages.net/graphics08/648_pd195169_1.jpg

[Runnin]

You never know what you have until it's gone.

[thethe]

You never know what you have until it's gone.

It took a long time to replace Smoltz. I fear it will take even longer with Craig.

[WaitingFor2017]

Grilli innings take forever.

[CrimsonCowboy]

http://i.imgur.com/P6x0U.gif

[NinersSBChamps]

You never know what you have until it's gone.

We had the best closer in baseball and decided we didn't need him anymore.

[thethe]

FINALLY! The bullpen holds a lead.

If we had an even avearge bullpen the rebuild Braves are in first place.

[WaitingFor2017]

Thanks to Melvin for running into an out.

[thethe]

We had the best closer in baseball and decided we didn't need him anymore.

Yup, that is exactly what the Braves decided.

[Braves1976]

Whew, Grilli made it interesting but held on. Great comeback win, rally started by a Peterson double, Simmons big hit scored three, Gomes tied it and Joey T won it. Congrats to Joey on his first MLB homer.

[Julio3000]

We had the best closer in baseball and decided we didn't need him anymore.

With the exception of the Jays getting Donaldson, that was arguably the best move by any club of the off-season.

[buck75]

Good to see that bouncing elephant!

[Braves1976]

Thanks to Melvin for running into an out.

He is terrible at sliding, he stops a lot and when stealing second he pops up off the bag too much (costing himself stolen bases occasionally).

[Runnin]

Love it when I turn it on just in time to catch a WIN. Fredi's bullpen management a thing of beauty.

:FrediGreen:

[CyYoung31]

Good to see the Braves turn around and win this one after last night.

[WaitingFor2017]

Love it when I turn it on just in time to catch a WIN. Fredi's bullpen management a thing of beauty.

:FrediGreen:

Bait taken.

Considering if that runner from 3rd scored, we'd be going to extras with Cahill and Masset. Yikes.

He practically wasted Cunniff and Aardsma tonight -- especially Cunniff. At least with Aardsma, the Braves had their big inning and had to pinch hit for him. Relievers can go multiple innings.

[nsacpi]

Fredi did well tonight.

[Julio3000]

Good to see the Braves turn around and win this one after last night.

A comeback from 5-0 is no joke. Great win.

[50PoundHead]

I'm glad that f*ckin' little smurf Barmes struck out to end the game. Seems he has had his share of big hits against us.

[CyYoung31]

I'm glad that f*ckin' little smurf Barmes struck out to end the game. Seems he has had his share of big hits against us.

Whoa. This is a side of 50 I don't see much of.

[thethe]

Whoa. This is a side of 50 I don't see much of.

Thinking the same exact thing. Love the passion!

[Braves1976]

We sure needed replay tonight, what a blind umpire on those calls at the plate.

[WaitingFor2017]

We sure needed replay tonight, what a blind umpire on those calls at the plate.

He is the infamous home plate ump in the Julio Lugo play at the plate in the 19th inning vs. Pittsburgh on Scott Proctor's infield hit.

[Braves1976]

He is the infamous home plate ump in the Julio Lugo play at the plate in the 19th inning vs. Pittsburgh on Scott Proctor's infield hit.

Oh yea? I didn't even notice. I miss that little girl Pirates fan screaming "Let's go Pirates!" all night. I thought she was adorable, I know others were annoyed by her. But not me, I like seeing kids get so into the game like that. However, I much rather they be Braves fans. :)

[WaitingFor2017]

Oh yea? I didn't even notice. I miss that little girl Pirates fan screaming "Let's go Pirates!" all night. I thought she was adorable, I know others were annoyed by her. But not me, I like seeing kids get so into the game like that. However, I much rather they be Braves fans. :)

I miss the ginormous stack of cups two dudes were creating in the wee hours of the night while the crowd was nonexistent.

http://38.media.tumblr.com/52b615f0e5ab1581ab1e7312747f85a6/tumblr_mh1thzD2w31rvt5wko1_r1_500.gif

Jerry Meals called this safe:

http://d13beo3f7vpmvd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/JiMyv.jpg

[Braves1976]

I miss the ginormous stack of cups two dudes were creating in the wee hours of the night while the crowd was nonexistent.

http://38.media.tumblr.com/52b615f0e5ab1581ab1e7312747f85a6/tumblr_mh1thzD2w31rvt5wko1_r1_500.gif

Haha, that was good too. :)

[CyYoung31]

He is the infamous home plate ump in the Julio Lugo play at the plate in the 19th inning vs. Pittsburgh on Scott Proctor's infield hit.

One of my fondest recent Braves memories.

[cajunrevenge]

It took a long time to replace Smoltz. I fear it will take even longer with Craig.

We replaced Smoltz? That's news to me.

[VirginiaBrave]

We replaced Smoltz? That's news to me.

Replaced Smoltz??? We haven't even replaced Glavine....

[goldfly]

crazy/fun game to be at

honestly can't believe we won. we really tried to piss it away

here is a picture i took of the sunset at the game:

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/11391400_863463870372_1389351755734801671_n.jpg?oh =7c9fc3ae5d7e6d7f686baad4aaf28f80&oe=56049559

[CyYoung31]

Does Fredi even know what year it is?


"I wasn't in on [the instant replay] when it first started. … But one game is important, as we found out last year in that play-in game. Today [replay] helped us, and it's all about getting the play right. That's why the replay system got into effect. It's a good system." -- Gonzalez, on the team's success with instant replay Tuesday night.

[cajunrevenge]

Cant believe we are only 2.5 out of first place. Sadly we might remember the Banuelos trade as the trade that cost us a division title, or atleast a wild card spot.

[goldfly]

Cant believe we are only 2.5 out of first place. Sadly we might remember the Banuelos trade as the trade that cost us a division title, or atleast a wild card spot.

the Yanks DFA'd Carpenter just a couple days ago

[thethe]

Cant believe we are only 2.5 out of first place. Sadly we might remember the Banuelos trade as the trade that cost us a division title, or atleast a wild card spot.

Doesn't matter...Banuelos is going to be part of a bright future.

[The Chosen One]

We might need to flip Banuelos before his elbow flips on us.

[Dalyn]

We might need to flip Banuelos before his elbow flips on us.

I thought about making a knee/need joke here, but it's too early in the morning.

[GovClintonTyree]

We sure needed replay tonight, what a blind umpire on those calls at the plate.
Geez, why did that guy make calls? Why not just make peetch and then go look at the replay?

He was C. B. Bucknor bad.

[bravesnumberone]

Been swamped with work, but nice to see we came back last night. With a better bullpen, we might be in first place. That's pretty sad.

[Tapate50]

I know it was probably discussed during the GDT, but how about Juan Uribe and gunning Mel down at home? Was that a big play or what?

Guy has been ROCK solid for us. Well, a little jiggly but otherwise kinda solid.

[thethe]

I know it was probably discussed during the GDT, but how about Juan Uribe and gunning Mel down at home? Was that a big play or what?

Guy has been ROCK solid for us. Well, a little jiggly but otherwise kinda solid.

The transfer to me was the most impressive part. The ball was basically never in his glove.

[Braves1976]

The transfer to me was the most impressive part. The ball was basically never in his glove.

No chance CJ makes that play as CJ barely has enough arm for third and cannot pull off a transfer like that either. Uribe has a very good arm, that is probably why he stayed at shortstop even after he got fat for so long.

BTW, speaking of CJ's arm. Have you or anyone else caught the bull from Bowman saying both Peraza and Peterson lack the arm for third? While that can be argued for Peraza, that is hardly the case for Peterson. I watched him play third for the Padres last year and his arm looked fine at third (and I'd argue it's better than CJ's arm also). I am not saying this to promote moving Peterson off second though, I am just tired of reading bull**** from Bowman.

[nsacpi]

No chance CJ makes that play as CJ barely has enough arm for third and cannot pull off a transfer like that either. Uribe has a very good arm, that is probably why he stayed at shortstop even after he got fat for so long.

BTW, speaking of CJ's arm. Have you or anyone else caught the bull from Bowman saying both Peraza and Peterson lack the arm for third? While that can be argued for Peraza, that is hardly the case for Peterson. I watched him play third for the Padres last year and his arm looked fine at third (and I'd argue it's better than CJ's arm also). I am not saying this to promote moving Peterson off second though, I am just tired of reading bull**** from Bowman.

Uribe is a very good athlete. The slide at home last night was another demonstration of that.

[UNCBlue012]

I am all about some Juan Uribe! I'm more than happy having him around on this team. I love his grit, his hard play and he seems to constantly come up 'huge.'

[jimsnores]

Been swamped with work, but nice to see we came back last night. With a better bullpen, we might be in first place. That's pretty sad.

MIGHT be? Clearly, would be.