GDT: 8-4-13 Braves at Phillies (Brooms Ready)

[tvsportscaster]

Braves
Jason Heyward RF
Justin Upton LF
Freddie Freeman 1B
Brian McCann C
Chris Johnson 3B
Dan Uggla 2B
BJ Upton CF
Andrelton Simmons SS
Alex Wood P

[thewupk]

It's nice to finally have our 5 best hitters at the top of the lineup.

[parkvadawg]

It's nice to finally have our 5 best hitters at the top of the lineup.

You could extend that to top 6 hitters. Hit Simba ahead of BJ

[CyYoung31]

Hopefully this is the coming out party for Wood on national television.

[bravebonebook]

Why oh why bat BJ after Uggla? Think Simmons ought be in between them. (Of course, BJ hitting in front of the pitcher means he'll see hardly any fast balls which may be the only pitch he can hit...)

[parkvadawg]

Gnats lose

[weso1]

I tried to figure out a way to type this without any kind of innuendo, but it's just impossible. We need Wood to give us a lot of innings tonight.

[buck7580]

Gnats lose

Good deal.

[thethe]

This game is complete house money. I hope Wood just goes out there and throws strikes.

Its so odd for me to even say this but the Braves don't need to win tonight. Innings from Wood is more important than a win.

[parkvadawg]

Until I see us lose I'm convinced we can beat the crap out of any team vs any pitcher right now

[Heyward]

This game is complete house money. I hope Wood just goes out there and throws strikes.

Its so odd for me to even say this but the Braves don't need to win tonight. Innings from Wood is more important than a win.

Same, especially with Washington losing.

Could live with a loss if it means resting Walden, Kimbrel and Avilan.

It won't happen but I'd only have Ayala, Varvaro, Downs available tonight.

I'd assume Carpenter is unavailable.

[Heyward]

Until see us lose I'm convinced we can beat the crap out of any team vs any pitcher right now

Well, these next 4 games will tell me a lot.

Lee, Stras, Gio and JZimm the next 4.

[tululush]

Just need to take 1 from the nats. Them taking 2 of 3 does them very little.

[parkvadawg]

Well, these next 4 games will tell me a lot.

Lee, Stras, Gio and JZimm the next 4.

Tough test however the Phil's and gnats offense both are offensive. Like our chances

[BravesBlock]

Just need to take 1 from the nats. Them taking 2 of 3 does them very little.
I am ok with a loss tonight if it happens but it would be nice to see Wood dominate. If we do lose tonight I hope the Braves go sweep the Nationals to put a period on this season. The quicker we eliminate them the faster we can begin concentrating and preparing for the post season. Still hope we can get a veteran pitcher via waiver claim. I am just not comfortable having so much inexperience in the playoffs. We are really going to miss Hudson. Hope he gets well soon so he can at least get back to tutor these young pitchers.

[Heyward]

Just need to take 1 from the nats. Them taking 2 of 3 does them very little.

Been saying the same thing.

Find a way for one, anymore is gravy.

[Dalyn]

"Cliff Lee is 0-2 with a 6.23 ERA in his last two starts with all nine of his runs allowed coming on seven homers. He gave up three longballs in a 5-0 loss to the New York Mets on July 21 and had to skip a scheduled start July 27 due to neck stiffness."

Wood. Stiffness. This bodes well.

[thethe]

I am ok with a loss tonight if it happens but it would be nice to see Wood dominate. If we do lose tonight I hope the Braves go sweep the Nationals to put a period on this season. The quicker we eliminate them the faster we can begin concentrating and preparing for the post season. Still hope we can get a veteran pitcher via waiver claim. I am just not comfortable having so much inexperience in the playoffs. We are really going to miss Hudson. Hope he gets well soon so he can at least get back to tutor these young pitchers.

Assuming Beachy builds on his most recent performance our playoff rotation will be good. Expereience is a nice plus but there is nobody that we are going to get on waivers that is even half as good as the pitchers in place.

[parkvadawg]

Been saying the same thing.

Find a way for one, anymore is gravy.

I would be disappointed if we just took 1

[Heyward]

I would be disappointed if we just took 1

Eh, would be nice to win the series.

But given they are throwing it's top 3, will be tough to win the series. Can't win every series. I could live with just getting one.

[Heyward]

I am ok with a loss tonight if it happens but it would be nice to see Wood dominate. If we do lose tonight I hope the Braves go sweep the Nationals to put a period on this season. The quicker we eliminate them the faster we can begin concentrating and preparing for the post season. Still hope we can get a veteran pitcher via waiver claim. I am just not comfortable having so much inexperience in the playoffs. We are really going to miss Hudson. Hope he gets well soon so he can at least get back to tutor these young pitchers.

Well, with the exception of Burnett and Waino, no one else in the NL playoffs has a ton of playoff experience either. We will just cross that bridge if we get there.

[Dalyn]

Hopefully this is the coming out party for Wood on national television.


I don't really think baseball is ready for that.

[tiger2vette2]

We could virtually end the Phillies' season tonight and put the Nationals yet another game out of reach. A loss is no big deal but a win imo is very big... which means this game is nothing but fun

[bravesnumberone]

Like I said, main thing I'm hoping for tonight is that Wood can go 7-8 innings and keep our bullpen rested.

Also, we're throwing Minor and Teheran in that Nats series, and we'll be coming in red hot. We should be expecting to win that series too.

[parkvadawg]

Eh, would be nice to win the series.

But given they are throwing it's top 3, will be tough to win the series. Can't win every series. I could live with just getting one.

Agree we can't win them all. However we are also throwing our top three and the Nats are below average this year. We should expect 2

[stpeteirish]

NIce match up tonight, our best lineup vs their best pitcher, a guy we've had not luck vs lately. And like the man says, house money. But we have a winning streak to protect!

ESPN pimping Freddie pretty hard today. That's a new idea for them. Surprised they didn't feature Ryan Howard.

[CyYoung31]

I tried to figure out a way to type this without any kind of innuendo, but it's just impossible. We need Wood to give us a lot of innings tonight.

Yeah, hopefully Wood goes deep.

[Dalyn]

5 stats to know: Braves at Phillies (http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/69672/5-stats-to-know-braves-at-phillies)

[thethe]

Alex Wood is good. If that pitchign motion allows him to hold up in the rotation we are going to have another league minimum well above average major league pitcher.

[CyYoung31]

Alex Wood is good. If that pitchign motion allows him to hold up in the rotation we are going to have another league minimum well above average major league pitcher.

So, it's not about the size of Wood, it's about his motion on the mound?

[Heyward]

Agree we can't win them all. However we are also throwing our top three and the Nats are below average this year. We should expect 2

Maybe so but they are throwing their top 3.

I've said before, I would be fine if we just got one from them.

[The Chosen One]

So, it's not about the size of Wood, it's about his motion on the mound?

I thought it was about how hard he gives it to opposing hitters.

[CyYoung31]

I thought it was about how hard he gives it to opposing hitters.

The problem with bringing at 100% every night is it can tire you out easily, and makes you more susceptible to injury.

[The Chosen One]

Kruk is in the booth tonight. Phuck.

[BravesBlock]

John Kruk looks huge. Another impartial announcing crew offered up by ESPN. lol

[The Chosen One]

Excellent work Heyward.

Time for April to step it up.

[The Chosen One]

BABIP BEAST

[thethe]

BABIP. Laughing in the face of statheads all over!

[zitothebrave]

Way to go BABIP!!

[gtcway]

Yay!!! Chris :tchop:

[Bravesfan]

Hell of a hit by CJ there

[Bye Week]

Unreal

[The Chosen One]

Great job clearing Uggla, CJ.

[The Chosen One]

Uggla's struggling greatly since the St. Louis series.

[CyYoung31]

Uggla's struggling greatly since the St. Louis series.

Yeah, he was starting to put together a pretty solid season up until that point. He's not even really walking now like he normally does.

[mossy]

I hate being blacked out of games. I hate ESPN games too. Just give us our own station and announcers please.

[The Chosen One]

Yeah, he was starting to put together a pretty solid season up until that point. He's not even really walking now like he normally does.

Still taking pitches (leading to K's) lol.

[The Chosen One]

Lee got that call against Mac.

[The Chosen One]

WOW.

That's two strike he got hosed on.

[thethe]

NO RANGE!

[The Chosen One]

Excellent work BABIP boy.

[Bravesfan]

Well that was surprising to say the least

[Frek21]

The man can do it all now!

[CyYoung31]

Well, then.

[skidlee]

ok some of you guys are wrong

[zitothebrave]

Good inning for Wood.

[gtcway]

Look at that statue at 3rd

[thethe]

ok some of you guys are wrong

Yup.

[gtcway]

Quick, lets sign him to a multiyear deal before he gets too expensive!

[mossy]

Love throw ins.

[CyYoung31]

Quick, lets sign him to a multiyear deal before he gets too expensive!

lol, no.

[thethe]

Good job BJ!

[zitothebrave]

ok some of you guys are wrong

Nope. Even Derek Jeter makes some excellent plays, doesn't mean he's not horrible. There are just about 3400 innings of play from chris Johnson and he has a -15.7 UZR/150.

[thethe]

Nope. Even Derek Jeter makes some excellent plays, doesn't mean he's not horrible. There are just about 3400 innings of play from chris Johnson and he has a -15.7 UZR/150.

And defensive stats aren't the gospel. Watch what he is doing.

[gtcway]

Nope. Even Derek Jeter makes some excellent plays, doesn't mean he's not horrible. There are just about 3400 innings of play from chris Johnson and he has a -15.7 UZR/150.

But everyone said he has no range. That was range right there.

[CyYoung31]

That was an incredible at bat by Simmons.

[ChadWC]

Help yourself Wood.

[thethe]

Ruiz is just a horrible catcher.

[ChadWC]

Heybeast time.

[zitothebrave]

But everyone said he has no range. That was range right there.

One play does not make him Mike Schmidt. If he did it more than once or twice a season, then you'd have a point.

Again watch truly great 3B play then watch Johnson and dare tell me he's average.

[thethe]

That was an incredible at bat by Simmons.

The whole team is making him work. Thats impressive and even moreso against a guy like Lee.

[thethe]

One play does not make him Mike Schmidt. If he did it more than once or twice a season, then you'd have a point.

Again watch truly great 3B play then watch Johnson and dare tell me he's average.

Nobody is saying Johnson is great. We are refuting you saying he is horrible.

[gtcway]

Let's go, base hit Heyward or Justin

[zitothebrave]

Ruiz is just a horrible cheater.

FIFY

[thethe]

Heyward, you needed to work hima little more.

[BlackwaterPark]

Wtf

[tiger2vette2]

Why didn't Heyward go to second? Looked like BJ was trying to get him to

[thethe]

I like the 3-0 greenlight there.

[gtcway]

One play does not make him Mike Schmidt. If he did it more than once or twice a season, then you'd have a point.

Again watch truly great 3B play then watch Johnson and dare tell me he's average.

I'm not saying he's great. He's just not Gattis in LF bad like some are trying to say.

[BlackwaterPark]

I hate BJ

[zitothebrave]

Damn we should have scored there. DAMN

[thethe]

I hate BJ

It was a contact play. That is called from the dugout.

[mossy]

Lee is a good pitcher.

[zitothebrave]

I'm not saying he's great. He's just not Gattis in LF bad like some are trying to say.

He is that bad, maybe worse. Don't know cause we don't have enough of a sample of Gattis in LF.

[BlackwaterPark]

It was a contact play. That is called from the dugout.

he was jogging.....

[The Chosen One]

He is that bad, maybe worse. Don't know cause we don't have enough of a sample of Gattis in LF.

I've watched enough of Gattis to know he's not a good defensive LF.

The chances of him improving that big to make a difference, very unlikely.

[The Chosen One]

he was jogging.....

He knew he was going to be out... he was jogging to give Heyward enough time to advance possibly.

[thethe]

he was jogging.....

There was no way he was scoring. He was jogging because he was trying to get Heyward to second. Man, the hate for BJ is out of control.

[The Chosen One]

Wood's delivery is so awkward, he has to constantly re-adjust his cup after every pitch.

[thethe]

Pitch to contact a little more Alex. The bottom of the order is weak.

[TURBO]

There was no way he was scoring. He was jogging because he was trying to get Heyward to second. Man, the hate for BJ is out of control.

agreed. He had the only hit of the inning.

[The Chosen One]

All this Philly talk, hopefully Wood gives Orel something to excited about.

[Dalyn]

All this Philly talk, hopefully Wood gives Orel something to excited about.


B for effort. J for joke.

[BlackwaterPark]

Selig is a pussy

[thethe]

No first pitch swinging guys. Lets get Lee out of this game early...his control is not as good as it normally is.

[thethe]

This is just getting silly now.

[ChapelHillMatt]

lol, this is hilarious

The guy is a hitting machine

[gtcway]

Okay, I'm done, can't go anywhere but down now.

[thethe]

lol, this is hilarious

The guy is a hitting machine

Its obviously all luck Matt.

[BlackwaterPark]

The suspended guys should be done all year

[thethe]

Good AB, horrible ending.

Owl needs some new contacts.

[ChapelHillMatt]

Nope. Even Derek Jeter makes some excellent plays, doesn't mean he's not horrible. There are just about 3400 innings of play from chris Johnson and he has a -15.7 UZR/150.

This is why I hate statheads, stats is the only thing they look at. The guy is out there making good plays that is helping us win and people still think he's a terrible defender. Is he really any worse than Chipper's been over there in past years? I don't think so. Nobody is saying he's gonna win a gold glove.

[ChapelHillMatt]

Its obviously all luck Matt.

Yeah I know, has nothing to do with him having a good approach at the plate, lol

[gtcway]

This is why I hate statheads, stats is the only thing they look at. The guy is out there making good plays that is helping us win and people still think he's a terrible defender. Is he really any worse than Chipper's been over there in past years? I don't think so. Nobody is saying he's gonna win a gold glove.

Just wait until he has an o'fer night or botches a play. We won't hear the end of it!

[Yogi44]

This is why I hate statheads, stats is the only thing they look at. The guy is out there making good plays that is helping us win and people still think he's a terrible defender. Is he really any worse than Chipper's been over there in past years? I don't think so. Nobody is saying he's gonna win a gold glove.

Absolutely. Watch what he is doing, not stats only.

[The Chosen One]

Zito's in love more with stats than he should be. Needs to go back to the minors.

[jsebe10]

Absolutely. Watch what he is doing, not stats only.

It really pisses me off actually....I don't even know wtf a UZR is

[Dalyn]

:roll: Catchers.

[zitothebrave]

This is why I hate statheads, stats is the only thing they look at. The guy is out there making good plays that is helping us win and people still think he's a terrible defender. Is he really any worse than Chipper's been over there in past years? I don't think so. Nobody is saying he's gonna win a gold glove.

Is he worse than Chipper, maybe not,but should that be our standard? Being not worse than a 40 year old with bad knees who wasn't spectacular when he was healthy and young. Martin Prado isn't a spectacular defensive 3B and he's way better than Johnson can dream of being.

[bravebonebook]

Hate this Little League ballpark!

[zitothebrave]

Absolutely. Watch what he is doing, not stats only.

Or use both. Novel idea.

[JusticeForAll23]

Thinking, with Wood pitching for us and Lee for them, it's going to take more than 2 runs to win this one. Of course the last time I said that in a game thread, when we were at 2 or 3 runs, we didn't score the rest of the game and still won.

[gtcway]

TIL advanced stats don't allow a player to get better. Their past is an absolute predictor of their future.

[thethe]

Or use both. Novel idea.

Come on Zito. You always say there is no way to judge the plays he doesn't make so how much are you really using whats actually happening. Even Sickels scouting report of Johnson said he was a good defensive player. now, I don't buy that he is a good one but I think he is average.

[Dalyn]

:Gasp:

[thethe]

BJ! He has looked good so far.

[ChapelHillMatt]

BJ!!!!!

[Frek21]

I hate that guy!

[JusticeForAll23]

Alright, let's see how people spin this to hate on B.J.

[The Chosen One]

BOSSMAN 2-2

[Dalyn]

All I want to know is whether he hustled around the bases or not.

[weso1]

That's a good sign. Two good swings from BJ tonight.

[Yogi44]

Miracles do happen!!!

[zitothebrave]

Come on Zito. You always say there is no way to judge the plays he doesn't make so how much are you really using whats actually happening. Even Sickels scouting report of Johnson said he was a good defensive player. now, I don't buy that he is a good one but I think he is average.

No he said Solid. And as I've stated before Minor league reports are hard to judge on. Johnson is a decent player, but he is terrible with the glove. Yes you're right it's impossible to fully judge how he is but when I watch him play I see a guy who doesn't read thet ball well off the bat, and that's a big flaw. I can't count the number of times I"ve seen him be flatfooted on a ball hit to him.

[jpack1]

Alright BJ.

[Five]

I can't believe what I just saw.

[tiger2vette2]

Fan interference outs are the biggest BS

Edit: Before anyone says anything I know this wouldn't be an out. Just speaking in general

[weso1]

Shouldn't over turn that.

[zitothebrave]

BJ! He has looked good so far.

But he was jogging home there :Gasp:

[buck7580]

Looked like a home run to this Braves fan.

[thethe]

Thats a homer. BJ deserves it!!!

[gtcway]

You just know they will overturn it "to be fair"

[Dalyn]

Poor BJ.

[ChapelHillMatt]

Is he worse than Chipper, maybe not,but should that be our standard? Being not worse than a 40 year old with bad knees who wasn't spectacular when he was healthy and young. Martin Prado isn't a spectacular defensive 3B and he's way better than Johnson can dream of being.

When people like you act like he's the worst defender in all of baseball and use those stupid advanced stats as your reasoning then yeah I think it's not a bad standard to use. Chipper wasn't a horrible defender either, he made a lot of good plays for us. If Johnson is as good as Chipper was defensively then I'm ok with that. I don't care what his UZJFKEIDKEIE is.

[JusticeForAll23]

This is like football, right? Because there's not conclusive evidence to overturn that in my opinion. The ump, saying the ball would've landed in front of the fencing, would be guessing at best.

[The Chosen One]

You just know they will overturn it "to be fair"

Fair?

Phillies media guide states it has to be over the plants...the screen is an extension of the fence.

[gtcway]

What dumbass designed that where it's so easy for a fan to interfere?

[thethe]

No he said Solid. And as I've stated before Minor league reports are hard to judge on. Johnson is a decent player, but he is terrible with the glove. Yes you're right it's impossible to fully judge how he is but when I watch him play I see a guy who doesn't read thet ball well off the bat, and that's a big flaw. I can't count the number of times I"ve seen him be flatfooted on a ball hit to him.

Problem is that you are going into your viewing with the preconceived notion that he is a bad defensive player so you will interpret most things as negatives. Just my opinion.

Agree to disagree my friend.

[gtcway]

Fair?

Phillies media guide states it has to be over the plants...the screen is an extension of the fence.

It's close so they will give it to the phillies to be fair since they overturned Ruiz's homerun

[Dalyn]

****ing ridiculous.

[thethe]

Oh man, that sucks. Wehre was replay in the 96 ALCS.

[JusticeForAll23]

That's bull****. First Washington and now Philly. Surprise, surprise.

[skidlee]

BS call

[tiger2vette2]

BS. That was a home run. Fan caught it going down, he didn't reach over. They're gonna throw that guy out now, right?

[jpack1]

My god these umps suck. How could they tell that. Mlb umps suck.

[bravebonebook]

Hate this Little League ballpark!

Still hate this Little League ballpark! Still was a double, so a solid hit. It's ridiculous to have to instant replay every wall-scraper! That would have been caught on the warning track in most ballparks!

[chipchildress]

this is precisely why replay suck. huge delay only to blatantly get the call wrong. ****ing horrible. i'd go nuts if i were fredi.

[Orphan Black]

That was ridiculous...they already told the Braves on Utley's homer that the person hand has to come in front of the rail to count as a reach over. That fans hand never went below the rail.

[Dalyn]

Terrible at-bat.

[JusticeForAll23]

It's close so they will give it to the phillies to be fair since they overturned Ruiz's homerun
Ruiz's hit clearly bounced in front of the screen. B.J.'s was interfered with in the air and looked like it could, at the very least, bounce on the railing at the top of the screen. The call on the field was HR, there wasn't conclusive enough evidence in my opinion to overturn, but they did.

[weso1]

Didn't look definitive from the angle we saw, but maybe the umps had a better replay angle.

[jpack1]

How the heck could you determine that crap. Terrible.

[chipchildress]

there's your instant replay people. just like in other sports...it doesn't ****ing work. yay for more next year.

[zitothebrave]

When people like you act like he's the worst defender in all of baseball and use those stupid advanced stats as your reasoning then yeah I think it's not a bad standard to use. Chipper wasn't a horrible defender either, he made a lot of good plays for us. If Johnson is as good as Chipper was defensively then I'm ok with that. I don't care what his UZJFKEIDKEIE is.

Chipper was a below average at best defender when his career came to a close. He did things well like charging choppers, but he had little range. But Chipper was a total HOF caliber amazing hitter, Chris Johnson isn't that level of hitter so he doesn't get the pass that Chipper did. Again, watch the best make plays. Chris JOhnson can't do that.

[gtcway]

Ruiz's hit clearly bounced in front of the screen. B.J.'s was interfered with in the air and looked like it could, at the very least, bounce on the railing at the top of the screen. The call on the field was HR, there wasn't conclusive enough evidence in my opinion to overturn, but they did.

Exactly what I'm trying to say. It was so close, the call went against the Braves, as usual on close calls.

[jason27nc]

I thought it was the right call. You could tell the fan was in front of the fence and it only went over after it hit the fans hand. Would have liked it to have been a HR but can't be mad at the call.

[Yogi44]

MLB should mandate a minimum distance between fence and fans. No more questions then. I know some ballparks would have to be grandfathered in.

[ChapelHillMatt]

Chipper was a below average at best defender when his career came to a close. He did things well like charging choppers, but he had little range. But Chipper was a total HOF caliber amazing hitter, Chris Johnson isn't that level of hitter so he doesn't get the pass that Chipper did. Again, watch the best make plays. Chris JOhnson can't do that.

Why compare him to gold glove caliber players? Nobody is saying he's that caliber a defender.

Everyone knows his range is limited but he still fields the balls he can get to. There is nothing he can do about his lack of range.

[gtcway]

MLB should mandate a minimum distance between fence and fans. No more questions then. I know some ballparks would have to be grandfathered in.

Exactly. Fans shouldn't be close enough to the line to interfere with the play.

[Orphan Black]

I thought it was the right call. You could tell the fan was in front of the fence and it only went over after it hit the fans hand. Would have liked it to have been a HR but can't be mad at the call.

You my friend should get your eyes checked. If Upton's wasn't a homer tonight, Utley's wasn't on Friday.

[tiger2vette2]

Doesn't matter, had sex

[chipchildress]

I thought it was the right call. You could tell the fan was in front of the fence and it only went over after it hit the fans hand. Would have liked it to have been a HR but can't be mad at the call.

LOL!

[thethe]

HeyBEAST!

[Dalyn]

That works. Nice at-bat.

[ChapelHillMatt]

Scored anyway

Good job Jason!

[Orphan Black]

At least the run scored anyway.

[Yogi44]

Got the run anyway.

[Dalyn]

You my friend should get your eyes checked. If Upton's wasn't a homer tonight, Utley's wasn't on Friday.


Yes. Near clones.


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[Coredor]

The thing is that the guys hand was over the barrier, but I'm pretty sure the ball would have been out if he hadn't touched it. His hand was several feet higher than the rail and the ball was not on a steep descent. I'm not sure what the rule is though in that situation. The guy did reach over, but I don't think it would have mattered.

[tiger2vette2]

hahahahahahahaha

[thethe]

BEAUTIFUL DAMN SWING!

[The Chosen One]

Justin going oppo field!

[ChapelHillMatt]

Watching Heyward run the bases is a beautiful thing

[Orphan Black]

Nice...three balls crushed this inning

[Bravesfan]

An absolute machine right now

[Dalyn]

Very nice. Very.

[bravebonebook]

F!ck your instant replay, dumba$$e$!

[thethe]

Now Wood needs to keep PUMPING the sweet zone.

[gtcway]

Nice to see Jason and Justin driving in runs!

[JusticeForAll23]

Kruk: "Braves caught a break there..."

Good, it makes-up for wrongly haven a homer taken away.

[Pugfan]

Caught a break. I.thought is was going bounce over.

[zitothebrave]

Why compare him to gold glove caliber players? Nobody is saying he's that caliber a defender.

Everyone knows his range is limited but he still fields the balls he can get to. There is nothing he can do about his lack of range.

Because when you see how much worse he is then them you'll realize what is excepted out of average 3B. Watch Sandoval. Johnson is not even on his level. And he's at best average.

[The Chosen One]

Now Wood needs to keep PUMPING the sweet zone.

I'd rather he take it slow...

[ChadWC]

Both of the Uptons doing work tonight and JHey is officially the man at leadoff.

[Dalyn]

Now Wood needs to keep PUMPING the sweet zone.


Just hope Wood isn't pulled out too late. Don't want any surprises later.

[tiger2vette2]

Any chance that we can keep all of these guys for the next 6-8 years at least?

Freddie Freeman
Jason Heyward
Justin Upton
Andrelton Simmons
Craig Kimbrel
Mike Minor
Julio Teheran

[Dalyn]

Any chance that we can keep all of these guys for the next 6-8 years at least?

Freddie Freeman
Jason Heyward
Justin Upton
Andrelton Simmons
Craig Kimbrel
Mike Minor
Julio Teheran

No.

[bravebonebook]

Utley's was a homer because they're playing in Philadelphia. 'Someone' don't like the Braves running away with thing. I can hardly wait for the BS calls coming up in Washington to help them out!!

[zitothebrave]

Any chance that we can keep all of these guys for the next 6-8 years at least?

Freddie Freeman
Jason Heyward
Justin Upton
Andrelton Simmons
Craig Kimbrel
Mike Minor
Julio Teheran

I think that one will have to go.

I think it will be Kimbrel. I can pray we get more money from ownership cause we need all those guys.

[thethe]

Just hope Wood isn't pulled out too late. Don't want any surprises later.

I like that one.

[JusticeForAll23]

I'd rather he take it slow...
Yeah, don't want him finishing too quickly. The longer Wood lasts, the better.

[The Chosen One]

Yeah, don't want him finishing too quickly. The longer Wood lasts, the better.

I think the guys in the pen are hoping he lasts the entire game, that way they don't have to come and clean up any of his messes.

[gtcway]

Gold glover right there!

[chipchildress]

nice by play johnson to his left.

[The Chosen One]

I love how Fredi answers questions. As soon as the question is asked he gives a BRUTE RESPONSE right off the bat.

[Dalyn]

I like that one.


Impregnated with innuendo.

[The Chosen One]

Hate that blue is giving Lee everything close, and squeezing Wood too hard.

[Dalyn]

Hate that blue is giving Lee everything close, and squeezing Wood too hard.

Definitely a blue balls joke in there.

[The Chosen One]

Definitely a blue balls joke in there.
:icwudt:

[skidlee]

I think that one will have to go.

I think it will be Kimbrel. I can pray we get more money from ownership cause we need all those guys.

Off that list I would want Kimbrel be the one that goes if need be

[Tapate50]

Wood sticking it in the doubters faces .

[ChadWC]

Alex Wood is figuring this thing out boys. He keeps this up and what do you do with Maholm?

[Yogi44]

Definitely liking what Wood is doing tonight.

[The Chosen One]

Wood sticking it in the doubters faces .

There was never doubts of talent, it was more so could Wood sustain the endurance needed to give it us every 5th day.

[Dalyn]

Wood sticking it in the doubters faces .

A good BJ helps.

[The Chosen One]

Alex Wood is figuring this thing out boys. He keeps this up and what do you do with Maholm?

Bullpen. Have guys whisper rumors around the clubhouse Ayala will be the one getting cut, he hears about it and has a nervous breakdown and huge anxiety attack and we can just DL him until September.

[bbnyd]

Just tuning in. How did FF score in the first? Gamecast shows he scored from first on a single?

[The Chosen One]

A good BJ helps.

BJ sure hitting the spot tonight.

[zitothebrave]

There was never doubts of talent, it was more so could Wood sustain the endurance needed to give it us every 5th day.

SAV your wood jokes are flaccid at best.

[The Chosen One]

Just tuning in. How did FF score in the first? Gamecast shows he scored from first on a single?

BABIP single plated two after a wild pitch from Lee.

[thethe]

Just tuning in. How did FF score in the first? Gamecast shows he scored from first on a single?

Freeman was on second and scored on CJ's single.

[Pugfan]

I doubt is can his arm last as a starter with that motion

[The Chosen One]

I doubt is can his arm last as a starter with that motion

If the Wood's good, he can last for a long time, no matter how unorthdox his positioning is during the motion.

[thethe]

I doubt is can his arm last as a starter with that motion

Thats the big knock that you hear. I don't really understand the biology of a windup. What does he do wrong exactly?

[Dalyn]

If the Wood's good, he can last for a long time, no matter how unorthdox his positioning is during the motion.

I'm afraid he is going to slip and end up stinking.

[The Chosen One]

SAV your wood jokes are flaccid at best.

I don't care what you say, my UBR (Ultimate Board Rating) is Top 10 on the board right now.

[jsebe10]

Can anyone tell me when Uggla's last hit was?

[The Chosen One]

Thats the big knock that you hear. I don't really understand the biology of a windup. What does he do wrong exactly?

Ask Tommy Hanson. Going from point a to point b with all the effort he uses isn't good long term.

[Frek21]

Things are starting to get out of hand with Wood and BJ playing the same game.

[The Chosen One]

BJ K was inevitable. I guess he felt it was OK to strike out since Johnson did too.

[tiger2vette2]

So, right now, who pitches Game 1 of the NLDS?

[thethe]

Ask Tommy Hanson. Going from point a to point b with all the effort he uses isn't good long term.

Isn't it all about where the elbow is when your lower half starts towards the plate? I really have no clue.

[thethe]

So, right now, who pitches Game 1 of the NLDS?

Minor...easy choice.

[The Chosen One]

So, right now, who pitches Game 1 of the NLDS?

Minor no question.

Games 2 and 3 are going to be decided by how well Teheran can hold up, if Medlen improves, Beachy progresses, and Wood goes.

[jsebe10]

So, right now, who pitches Game 1 of the NLDS?

That's easy...Scott Proctor...

Jk...Mike Minor. no doubt.

[thethe]

Assuming Tehearn holds up and Beachy continues to improve:

Minor
Tehearn
Medlen
Beachy

[thethe]

Uh oh....Chris Johnson sucks!

[tiger2vette2]

Hahahaha I can hear zito yelling at the screen all the way in Myrtle Beach

[The Chosen One]

Great CJ. Now you give Zito a reason to post "WHO SAID IT, THIS GUY" again.

[Pugfan]

Come on Johnson.

[Russ2dollas]

Thats the big knock that you hear. I don't really understand the biology of a windup. What does he do wrong exactly?

Already had TJ once. The thought is that his motion makes him more likely. Dragging his arm a little. Keith Law says his motion means he has no chance. I'd like to get the sports science guys on it, esp for an ESPN game. To me it looks funny but he seems to release it in a decent spot. Either way he's going to prove to be a stud draft pick.

[jsebe10]

Come on. double up this pill head... aderol boy.

[Pugfan]

Uh oh....Chris Johnson sucks!

With the glove he's awful.

[The Chosen One]

Already had TJ once. The thought is that his motion makes him more likely. Dragging his arm a little. Keith Law says his motion means he has no chance. I'd like to get the sports science guys on it, esp for an ESPN game. To me it looks funny but he seems to release it in a decent spot. Either way he's going to prove to be a stud draft pick.

When did Wood have TJ? In college?

[Heyward]

Damn bad play by CJ.

Limit the damage.

[thethe]

Woods getting a little soft right now. Mac out their to give him some encouragement.

[tiger2vette2]

Here's a desperate move...

[Heyward]

Ugh, try to give up 1 at most.

Lee is done, not sure if that's a good thing though. We've struggle with their bullpen.

[tiger2vette2]

Woods getting a little soft right now. Mac out their to give him some encouragement.

He'll stroke his ego a bit and Wood will get right back up again.

[Russ2dollas]

BJ has 2 hits staying back and going up the middle/other way. Gets his HR taken back and the next at bat he's swinging open again. Got to buy into the approach BJ. We need BJ hitting the other way like CJ. He can do it.

[Dalyn]

Woods getting a little soft right now. Mac out their to give him some encouragement.

Fluffer.

[Julio3000]

Impregnated with innuendo.

Well, if you do it innuendo, you don't have to worry about that.

[sturg33]

I'll ask the CJ defense defenders again - which major league third basement are WORSE? If he is average - then that means 10-15 third basement are worse defenders. I want to know who they are...

[The Chosen One]

No gamethread on Scout.

Means Jerry is out drinking. If someone has a username, make a GDT and post "GDT is over at www.chopcountry.com

[thethe]

Our pitchers are amazing!

[thethe]

Simmons is just the best SS I have ever seen. He just knows how to play baseball.

[Dalyn]

Well, if you do it innuendo, you don't have to worry about that.

:icwudt:

[ChadWC]

Wood! Great job Andrelton too.

[weso1]

Great play by Simmons. He just blocked the crap out of that bag.

[The Chosen One]

Our pitchers are amazing!

WOOD SURE MADE A FOOL OF MAYBERRY.

(That sounds nasty even if there is no innuendo)