7/11/15: GDT - Atlanta Braves @ Colorado Rockies

[Garmel]

Braves
1. Cameron Maybin (R) CF
2. Pedro Ciriaco (R) 2B
3. Nick Markakis (L) RF
4. Chris Johnson (R) 1B
5. Juan Uribe (R) 3B
6. Jonny Gomes (R) LF
7. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS
8. Ryan Lavarnway (R) C
9. Matt Wisler (R) P

Rockies
1. Charlie Blackmon (L) CF
2. Nolan Arenado (R) 3B
3. Troy Tulowitzki (R) SS
4. Carlos Gonzalez (L) RF
5. Michael McKenry (R) C
6. Ben Paulsen (L) 1B
7. DJ LeMahieu (R) 2B
8. Brandon Barnes (R) LF
9. Jorge De La Rosa (L) P

[nsacpi]

Expecting a huge game from Lavarnway.

[rico43]

In a way, I like the pressure that's being put on Wisler to actually be a stopper after our stumbles these first two games. It seems that eighth-inning homer in Milwaukee might have been the most damaging moment of the season so far.

But Wisler seems to have that bulldog composure that you want atop your rotation (while Folty does not). He and Williams Perez have given me hope that a formidable rotation (supplementing Miller) is going to be a reality by next year, much less 2017.

[Nerfherders]

Off to the game. I'm looking forward to seeing Wisler.

[striker42]

Off to the game. I'm looking forward to seeing Wisler.

Will they let someone as scruffy looking as you into the stadium?

[NinersSBChamps]

Expecting a lot of runs scored today.

[msstate7]

Expecting a lot of runs scored today.

6-3 Braves

[ATLBraves247]

Jonny Gomes is past due, maybe he can lift one out today.

[jpx7]

Jonny Gomes is past due, maybe he can lift one out today.

I think he's just past.

[NinersSBChamps]

6-3 Braves

Can't see Wisler not getting pounded today. If the Braves win they are gonna have to score at least 8 runs.

[msstate7]

Peterson's 2nd day off this week...
Could we see peraza soon?

[NinersSBChamps]

Peterson's 2nd day off this week...
Could we see peraza soon?

Hope so. Can't be worse.

[msstate7]

Hope so. Can't be worse.

We're bringing up all our pitching prospects it seems. Might as well bring up peraza and platoon at 2b

[cajunrevenge]

Praying Fredi doesn't bring in Brigham unless we are losing.

[msstate7]

Wisler, no pressure kid, but we need 8 shutout innings to have a chance

[NinersSBChamps]

Praying Fredi doesn't bring in Brigham unless we are losing.

Shouldn't be too much longer.

[NinersSBChamps]

Lethal Weapon is running on AMC all day. Just an FYI.

[Garmel]

That was a horrible top of the first.

[Garmel]

The Rockies killer BABIP continues.

[msstate7]

Lethal Weapon is running on AMC all day. Just an FYI.

Thanks. It might be the better viewing option pretty soon

[msstate7]

Why put ciriaco in the 2-hole? He swings at every pitch.

[Garmel]

Why put ciriaco in the 2-hole? :fredi:

Does this answer your question?

[msstate7]

:fredi:

Does this answer your question?

Sometimes you just have to tip your cap

[NinersSBChamps]

Wisler bringing it so far. Just hit 95 on that last pitch.

[NinersSBChamps]

So don't pitch to Cargo the rest of the series.

[msstate7]

At least there will be no confusion at the break... We're sellers. Get to selling, hart

[CrimsonCowboy]

This needs to be the sign when CarGo comes to bat the rest of the series:
http://www.brainlinemilitary.org/images/uploads/preview/2012/01121.jpg

[Garmel]

I'm so glad this is our one and only trip to Colorado. I'm ready to leave as of now.

[NinersSBChamps]

Perfect game alert.

[NinersSBChamps]

The Juan and only...

[CrimsonCowboy]

Perfect game alert.

Nicely done.:happy0157:

[msstate7]

Maybe we should offer uribe an extension.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Talk about feast or famine so far

[USMA76]

I'm so sick of getting pwned by a team that's 10 games under .500. I guess that tells us where we really stand.

[msstate7]

Still on pace for 27 k day

[CrimsonCowboy]

Kevin McAlpin ‏@KevinMcAlpin 1m1 minute ago
Since being acquired on May 27, Uribe is hitting .300 (39x130) with 5 2B, 7 HR and 15 RBI. He's hit safely in 11 of his last 14.

[NinersSBChamps]

Maybe we should offer uribe an extension.

That's alright. We could do worse, but also much better.

[Heyward]

Want the team to win, but making Hart realize the team needs to sell and not buy wouldnt be a bad thing, best for the team in the short and long-term of things.

[msstate7]

That's alright. We could do worse, but also much better.

Not so sure. Have you seen the 3b FA's this year? The terrible pool of FA 3b is why I think we should offer extension

[Heyward]

I'm so sick of getting pwned by a team that's 10 games under .500. I guess that tells us where we really stand.

The team over achieved, not sure why its that surprising.

It's a 70ish or so win team.

[msstate7]

Want the team to win, but making Hart realize the team needs to sell and not buy wouldnt be a bad thing, best for the team in the short and long-term of things.

I think hart secretly wants us to collapse. He's not stupid, so he knows we aren't gonna win anything this year. Losing allows hart to replace fredi this offseason and trade veterans without fans freaking out bc of false hope

[msstate7]

That's a double bc Gomes is slow

[NinersSBChamps]

Not so sure. Have you seen the 3b FA's this year? The terrible pool of FA 3b is why I think we should offer extension

He's 36 right now. Besides Aramis I believe he's the oldest out there at third base. He's fine for the remainder of the season, but I'd prefer someone younger starting next season.

[NinersSBChamps]

lol

[Julio3000]

Expecting a huge game from Lavarnway.

^^^

[striker42]

There's the right way, the wrong way, and the Lavernway.

[USMA76]

Not so sure. Have you seen the 3b FA's this year? The terrible pool of FA 3b is why I think we should offer extension

Agreed. Not sure who we could reasonably expect to acquire that'd be better than what we have.

[msstate7]

He's 36 right now. Besides Aramis I believe he's the oldest out there at third base. He's fine for the remainder of the season, but I'd prefer someone younger starting next season.

I'd prefer someone younger also. Just not sure we realistically can. Ruiz won't be ready and there's no FA's. Maybe we work out a trade, but I'd rather trade for a catcher bc I don't think weiters is leaving Baltimore

[ATLBraves247]

I'd prefer someone younger also. Just not sure we realistically can. Ruiz won't be ready and there's no FA's. Maybe we work out a trade, but I'd rather trade for a catcher bc I don't think weiters is leaving Baltimore

Might have a chance for Weiters, he's a GA Tech guy.

[striker42]

I want no part of Wieters. Catchers tend to age quickly when they hit 30.

[NinersSBChamps]

I think the Braves are going to have too holes to fill in order to adequately fill them. First, short stop, and right field. Center field could be if they hang onto to Maybin.

[Garmel]

Having Gomes out there in this massive outfield isn't working out.

[NinersSBChamps]

Here's an idea don't pitch Cargo away.

[USMA76]

Here's an idea don't pitch Cargo away.

Fredi's never been what you would call a "quick study."

[Julio3000]

Chip with a shout out to the dispensaries.

[jpx7]

Chip with a shout out to the dispensaries.

Dude loves LoDo.

[msstate7]

I'm shocked... Simmons with a good at bat

[ATLBraves247]

Just saw Brandon Beachy is pitching tonight against the Brewers. Good luck to him, I always liked him.

[NinersSBChamps]

Wisler surprising me today. Shown an ability to put away hitters. Didn't know his fastball was this lively. Don't believe he was throwing hard like this before.

[cajunrevenge]

Wisler surprising me today. Shown an ability to put away hitters. Didn't know his fastball was this lively. Don't believe he was throwing hard like this before.

Average FB velocity coming into this game was 92.7. He has gone as high as 95.

[NinersSBChamps]

Average FB velocity coming into this game was 92.7. He has gone as high as 95.

I've seen 96 against Tulo twice today. Either way it's a good sign for sure.

[USMA76]

...and we still can't get a lead in this series.

[NinersSBChamps]

Ciriaco sucks.

[msstate7]

Gomes is horrible covering lf, but he has a nice arm

[NinersSBChamps]

Give Wisler his credit. He's tough out there. Going after Tulo and challenging him. I love that mentality.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Nice pitch

[nsacpi]

^^^

Expecting more big things from Lavarnway today.

[WaitingFor2017]

For someone with quickness in the field like Simmons, he sure doesn't hustle down the line.

[ATLBraves247]

He's a solid utility guy.

[USMA76]

Simmons is batting, what, about .050 in the last week? His high point offensively in this series was a walk in his last at bat. When he goes into a slump, he doesn't mess around.

[Heyward]

He's a solid utility guy.

Simmons??????

..............

[USMA76]

Nice start by Wisler in this chamber of horrors ballpark.

[ATLBraves247]

Simmons??????
..............
Pedro

[msstate7]

Come on Maybin

[Heyward]

Pedro

Figured that

[USMA76]

Rockies hit a ball hard to the outfield, it finds a gap. We do it and it's right at an outfielder.

[Yeah, I know I'm whining.]

[NinersSBChamps]

Lol why isn't KJ pinch hitting right now.

[msstate7]

Lol why isn't KJ pinch hitting right now.
I was thinking Peterson

[USMA76]

Lol why isn't KJ pinch hitting right now.

Because Fredi wants to make sure Markakis leads off the eighth?

[Garmel]

Rockies hit a ball hard to the outfield, it finds a gap. We do it and it's right at an outfielder.

[Yeah, I know I'm whining.]

Yeah, it's frustrating.

[msstate7]

Whelp... Here comes the sweep

[NinersSBChamps]

Nick bobbled it, but Blackmon had third base anyway.

[jpx7]

Markakis is really not a very good defensive outfielder.

[msstate7]

Not sure about this move. Maybe it'll work out

[CyYoung31]

Avilan vs the lefty is not smart, Fredi.

[Braves1976]

No don't bring in Avilan, leave in Viz!

[msstate7]

Fredi thinks avilan owns lefties.

[NinersSBChamps]

Another brilliant move. Just walk Cargo and let Viz go after a lesser hitter. Who cares if you load bases. Avilan is pure yuck.

[CyYoung31]

lol. Joe clowning Fredi.

[ATLBraves247]

Markakis is really not a very good defensive outfielder.

That's a dumb statement

[USMA76]

Fredi's a genius.

[msstate7]

Wow. Fredi's ideas worked

[nsacpi]

Masterfully managed inning by Fredi. And a huge strikeout by Luis Avilan.

[nsacpi]

Careful research by Fredi has revealed to him that Avilan's reverse splits are a product of a flukey BABIP against him by lefties. His FIP against lefties is 2.56 as opposed to a FIP against righties of 4.08.

[nsacpi]

CJ spent a while in the batters box watching that one. smh

[ATLBraves247]

Chris Johnson watching the ball, not running what a dummy

[USMA76]

Very close play but I've not seen a definitive angle that would overturn the call.

If he's out, he's got nobody to blame but himself because he "hotdogged" it out of the batter's box.

[msstate7]

We have a new Charlie hustle

[CyYoung31]

Thanks, CJ.

[buck75]

Slow-poking CJ.

[NinersSBChamps]

Blown call. Tie goes to the runner.

[USMA76]

:facepalm:

[msstate7]

For the love of God, ph Kelly for Gomes

[msstate7]

Blown call. Tie goes to the runner.

There was a runner?

[nsacpi]

Hope someone gets into Johnson's grill over that one.

[USMA76]

Blown call. Tie goes to the runner.

This was a case where the initial call on the field is huge. Had he been called safe, that call wouldn't have been overturned either IMO.

[nsacpi]

For the love of God, ph Kelly for Gomes


Wow. Fredi makes the right move again. I'd rather have KJ against a left than Gomes against the righty.

[msstate7]

Hope someone gets into Johnson's grill over that one.

It won't be fredi. Fredi was too busy tipping his cap to the left fielder to see CJ watch, jog, then finally run

[nsacpi]

Tremendously well managed game by Fredi so far. One of his best.

[USMA76]

Hope someone gets into Johnson's grill over that one.

Something is very wrong in this organization's discipline if Chris Johnson doesn't pay a notable fine for that stupidity/laziness.

[ATLBraves247]

That was ridiculous, good job Nick

[NinersSBChamps]

This should get overturned...just because it's the Braves.

[msstate7]

Simmons up with DP in order. Not crazy about this

[USMA76]

That was ridiculous, good job Nick

Again, I saw nothing in any camera angle to lead me to believe the call on the field was incorrect.

[NinersSBChamps]

I'd like if Simmons wouldn't swing this at bat.

[USMA76]

I'd like if Simmons wouldn't swing this at bat.

Maybe he could hang out over the plate and get a HBP?

[ATLBraves247]

Again, I saw nothing in any camera angle to lead me to believe the call on the field was incorrect.

I didn't think he was out, just amazing two plays like this in a row.

[WaitingFor2017]

Here comes a patented Simmons 6-4-3 Double Play.

[msstate7]

Simmons is worthless at the plate. Geez dude... That ball was high on a 2-1 count

[thethe]

If albies c9ntinues to hit I'd see if a team is willing to overpay for Simmons.

[msstate7]

If albies c9ntinues to hit I'd see if a team is willing to overpay for Simmons.

When does Simmons' contract run out?

[ATLBraves247]

This is awful, we deserve to lose this game. We've had too many chances to win.

[USMA76]

Thanks, CJ.

[thethe]

When does Simmons' contract run out?

Think he has 6 more years.

[msstate7]

Hindsight I know, but we should've ph Peterson for Simmons. Move ciriaco to ss

[ATLBraves247]

Simmons was trying to hit a fly ball, Johnson is the one to blame for that inning.

[msstate7]

Think he has 6 more years.

We could really rack up in a Simmons trade 4 years from now assuming albies does turn into what we think he could

[msstate7]

Simmons was trying to hit a fly ball, Johnson is the one to blame for that inning.

Plenty of blame that inning... CJ, Kelly, and Simmons

[USMA76]

Does anyone else just hold their breath anytime one of the Rockies hits a ball hard to the outfield? Glad Kelly Johnson got to that one.

[Braves1976]

If albies c9ntinues to hit I'd see if a team is willing to overpay for Simmons.

I'm glad you don't run the Braves, you'd trade Simmons, Wood and have a team full of singles hitters. :)

[msstate7]

Nice play simmons

[nsacpi]

The 3 Johnson formation worked well that inning. Another splendid managerial move by Fredi.

[thethe]

I'm glad you don't run the Braves, you'd trade Simmons, Wood and have a team full of singles hitters. :)

Everyone but Freeman is tradeable if a team wants to overpay. Y8u could get that magical power hitter if you trade Simmons and insert a much better hitter in Albies in two years.

[USMA76]

Nice play simmons

Great glove--now if someone would just explain to him what a bat is.

[msstate7]

Great glove--now if someone would just explain to him what a bat is.

We just need to get our lineup upgraded to where he's not a liability offensively

[USMA76]

Too bad Hawkins isn't one of those right-handers that falls off to the left side after he delivers the pitch.

[gilesfan]

We could really rack up in a Simmons trade 4 years from now assuming albies does turn into what we think he could

You dont trade a guy like Simmons over an 18 year old in A ball

[ATLBraves247]

Everyone but Freeman is tradeable if a team wants to overpay. Y8u could get that magical power hitter if you trade Simmons and insert a much better hitter in Albies in two years.

You're crazy, Simmons is the best defender in baseball. Who will play SS until Albies is ready. He's hitting in the worst spot in the lineup and I feel like he is exactly what Hart wants on our team. Can his hitting improve? Of course it can, but it would be foolish to trade him.

[Braves1976]

Everyone but Freeman is tradeable if a team wants to overpay. Y8u could get that magical power hitter if you trade Simmons and insert a much better hitter in Albies in two years.

Simmons shouldn't be anymore tradeable than Freeman, Simmons is too special defensively to look to trade. Enough said.

[thethe]

You're crazy, Simmons is the best defender in baseball. Who will play SS until Albies is ready. He's hitting in the worst spot in the lineup and I feel like he is exactly what Hart wants.

Albies 0rojects to be a good SS. Just not all world like Simmons.

We are going to have to be creative to bring in another power bat since everyone is convinced that's the only way to win.

[thethe]

So you guys would say no to Sano for Simmons?

[ATLBraves247]

Forget about trading Grilli

[thethe]

There goes the trade. Wow, that's awful.

[msstate7]

You dont trade a guy like Simmons over an 18 year old in A ball

Notice the 4 years part of my post? Obviously I'm not saying trade Simmons at the break.

[ATLBraves247]

So you guys would say no to Sano for Simmons?

The twins aren't going to do that, come on that's not realistic.

[msstate7]

There goes the trade. Wow, that's awful.

Well hopefully he's good next year bc he'll be here

[USMA76]

...and the horror show in this @#$% ballpark continues.

[Garmel]

That's probably the end of the season for Grilli.

[thethe]

The twins aren't going to do that, come on that's not realistic.

That's what I said if a team wants to overpay. I didn't say to trade him for nothing.

[Braves1976]

Ouch, terrible to see Grilli go down. We just lost out on trading him too.

[Braves1976]

Well hopefully he's good next year bc he'll be here

I expect him to decline next year but either way he'll be here now. Oh well.

[buck75]

Hate it for Grilli.

[Krovahn]

Wow, all the posts about not being able to trade Grilli anymore instead of wondering if/when he will be okay to pitch again. Sad.

[DaneHill]

This make us more likely to be sellers now? Premature of course, but that certainly looks bad, like a torn achilles bad.

[msstate7]

That's probably the end of the season for Grilli.
Return to play after an acute Achilles tendon rupture may take 6-9 months in an active, healthy young athlete. Of course, as with other serious sports related injuries, recovery may take longer, and there is no guarantee that performance will recover to the pre-injury level despite aggressive and conscientious management and rehabilitation.
Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sportsdoc/Achilles-tears-rupture-recovery-and-rehabilitation.html#QBI1H7eh17f0eGtv.99

[Enscheff]

Looked like an Achilles injury. Sucks for Grilli

[ATLBraves247]

That's what I said if a team wants to overpay. I didn't say to trade him for nothing.

You just don't like Simmons, you aren't using logic saying everyone is tradeable except Freeman. Hell Freeman could get the best return of anyone. No I don't want to trade him!!!

[USMA76]

Wow, all the posts about not being able to trade Grilli anymore instead of wondering if/when he will be okay to pitch again. Sad.

Yep.

[thethe]

You just don't like Simmons, you aren't using logic saying everyone is tradeable except Freeman. Hell Freeman could get the best return of anyone. No I don't want to trade him!!!

This has nothing to do with liking Simmons. My signature is in tribute to him. You can like a player and think it's a smart idea to trade them.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Just got back home and saw Grilli on the ground. Dad gum it

[Braves1976]

Return to play after an acute Achilles tendon rupture may take 6-9 months in an active, healthy young athlete. Of course, as with other serious sports related injuries, recovery may take longer, and there is no guarantee that performance will recover to the pre-injury level despite aggressive and conscientious management and rehabilitation.
Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sportsdoc/Achilles-tears-rupture-recovery-and-rehabilitation.html#QBI1H7eh17f0eGtv.99

Plus Grilli is 38 so coming back will be tougher if that is his injury. Hopefully it looked a lot worse than it is.

[AerchAngel]

Fredi is not a Bob Cox clone. what CJ pulled, he would be out of the game instantly.

[USMA76]

Fredi is not a Bob Cox clone. what CJ pulled, he would be out of the game instantly.

He should've been yanked right after he was called out at second.

[Braves1976]

This has nothing to do with liking Simmons. My signature is in tribute to him. You can like a player and think it's a smart idea to trade them.

To be more accurate, you made a reactionary post on Simmons after his pop out. But the bottom line is it isn't easy to replace what Simmons brings on defense. He is that special.

[thethe]

To be more accurate, you made a reactionary post on Simmons after his pop out. But the bottom line is it isn't easy to replace what Simmons brings on defense. He is that special.

I'm not expecting to replace him. I'm trying to figure out how to get a power hitter since our top prospect is a SS and is c9nsidered one of the best prospects in baseball.

[msstate7]

A walk to end to it

[CrimsonCowboy]

Chip: "This will be fun"

For who?

[buck75]

Don't understand why the Rockies' mascot (Dinger) is allowed to be in the stands directly behind home plate when the Braves are pitching

[NinersSBChamps]

That's probably the end of the season for Grilli.
I'd say career.

[UNCBlue012]

What an awful last 2 hours this has been for me. Personal things aside, Grilli going down is about as bad as i could expect this already embarrassing series to go. Well, except if they walk off here.

[AerchAngel]

He should've been yanked right after he was called out at second.

This would piss Bobby off to no end. He wouldn't tolerate CJ sh*t all year with his disrespect for coach and coaches and being effing lazy.

[USMA76]

Snakebit.

[NinersSBChamps]

lol this team is God awful.

[thethe]

Lol...ok

[CrimsonCowboy]

Uh, what was that????????????????????????

[UNCBlue012]

Dumb team does more dumb things.

[msstate7]

Maybin's an idiot. Calling off Simmons smh

[CrimsonCowboy]

Joe Simpson summing it up for all of us

[buck75]

Rocky Mountain horror show

[DirkPiggler]

OK, f*ck this team.

This was lost by piss poor effort and stupidity. Plain and simple. I can watch bad baseball when the team is trying. When they quit, I quit watching.

[Braves1976]

I'm not expecting to replace him. I'm trying to figure out how to get a power hitter since our top prospect is a SS and is c9nsidered one of the best prospects in baseball.

Shortstop is a position you should care more about defense, esp. when you have the best in the game there. Plus it isn't a given Albies will stick at short, some see him as more likely at second in the Majors.

[NinersSBChamps]

Awful teams search for ways to lose. Braves are very good at doing this.

[UNCBlue012]

No reason to call the best defensive player in the world off there.

Also, it's hilarious that our best start, well of all starters, was Wisler.

Gotta win tomorrow. Absolutely NO momentum going into the break,

[dak]

Wow, Joe stopping just short of laying into Maybin there. What a poor choice by Cameron. Damn. Tough past half hour for the Braves.

[nsacpi]

no infield fly rule?

[thethe]

Shortstop is a position you should care more about defense, esp. when you have the best in the game there. Plus it isn't a given Albies will stick at short, some see him as more likely at second in the Majors.

And I'm not trading Simmons now. It would be in a couple of years until we know more about Albies. I think Hart considers all options and it's a creative way to get a power hitter

[Runnin]

http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/chipper-jones-headshake.gif

[AerchAngel]

CJ

Thanks bud, you freaking waste of sh*t.

It would be a positive releasing you and we pay your sorry ass to leave the team. We don't need your non hustle, your freaking bad attitude. Hell AJ has more positive than you, at least he hustles.

Seriously I can't stand his sorry ass.

[thethe]

no infield fly rule?

Well done.

[msstate7]

No reason to call the best defensive player in the world off there.

Also, it's hilarious that our best start, well of all starters, was Wisler.

Gotta win tomorrow. Absolutely NO momentum going into the break,

We're done. Best we can hope for is Johnson can close some games making him more attractive as a trade piece

[CrimsonCowboy]

Tom Hart ‏@tom_hart 18s18 seconds ago
What a craptastic loss today for the Braves. Ugh.

[Braves1976]

Maybin apparently called that ball too early, it would've been a tough play for Simmons but you don't call him off if you are not sure.

[ATLBraves247]

Pick up Jim Johnson on your fantasy team

[CrimsonCowboy]

What a horrible ninth inning. Bloop hit loses it and it looks as though the Braves have lost their closer for a significant amount of time.

[Braves1976]

Wow, Joe stopping just short of laying into Maybin there. What a poor choice by Cameron. Damn. Tough past half hour for the Braves.

No kidding, when it rains it pours. Hope Grilli is okay but either way his injury probably cost us a nice return in a trade.

[AerchAngel]

Can someone pay me to fly to Atlanta and beat the sh*t of Chris Johnson because I will? If you are a marginal player and hustle, play hard, treat your coaches with respect, I won't complain, but this piece of excrement I step on, be it cow, horse, pig, goat or sheep sh*t, when I visit the barns is the anti of what I've said.

I can see why no team want him. We saw it tonight.

[nsacpi]

No kidding, when it rains it pours. Hope Grilli is okay but either way his injury probably cost us a nice return in a trade.

The bright side is we get to pump up Johnson's trade value by using him in save situations.

[WaitingFor2017]

4-5 against the three last places teams in the NL since last Friday.

[dak]

I assume the worst case on Grilli is torn achilles. It took Ryan Howard about 9 months to recover from that injury.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Six extra base hits in three game at Coors Field. Not......getting.....it.....done

[ATLBraves247]

Six extra base hits in three game at Coors Field. Not......getting.....it.....done

I agree, we choked bad here

[NinersSBChamps]

Can someone pay me to fly to Atlanta and beat the sh*t of Chris Johnson because I will? If you are a marginal player and hustle, play hard, treat your coaches with respect, I won't complain, but this piece of excrement I step on, be it cow, horse, pig, goat or sheep sh*t, when I visit the barns is the anti of what I've said.

I can see why no team want him. We saw it tonight.

You'd be better off flying into Denver seeing as how the Braves aren't in Atlanta right now. :)

[mossy]

Coors baseball is not baseball. It's a joke.

Along with how this team is playing.

[gilesfan]

U fortunately that is a prime example of a reason to trade a 38 year old for a non competitive team.

[AerchAngel]

Six extra base hits in three game at Coors Field. Not......getting.....it.....done

CJ says hello!!!!

If I hustled I could had another and possibly win the game, but hey, I am getting paid, f*ck you Braves fans. To quote Dave Chapelle, I am rich bitc*!!!!

No lie, when I played Thursday in our softball league, we got 10 run ruled, but we could have kept it going, my comrade to the left at SS batted, hit a pop - up the first basemen dropped it and he didn't run, the eye I gave him, dude had his head down and was like man, I let the team down. Do you honestly think, Chris gives a rats ass about us fans, no he don't, he is getting paid, that is the bottom line. He knows the team suck so why should he hustle, no one want his sorry ass so he doesn't have to do a damn thing but receive his paycheck because he probably won't get a better one next time around.

No pride in your job is something I get very angry about.

[NinersSBChamps]

Please quit crying about Coors Field. Last time I checked there were two teams out there.

[Heyward]

Just saw the pic, not good.

Expecting hes done, only bright spot is to hope Jimmy Johns can handle the closer role and pump up his value

[Heyward]

U fortunately that is a prime example of a reason to trade a 38 year old for a non competitive team.

Yes we should trade him for a teams 24th best prospect.

[AerchAngel]

You'd be better off flying into Denver seeing as how the Braves aren't in Atlanta right now. :)

I need a few days for travel arrangements, pop a few steroid pills, lost a lot of weight on my 6'1" frame from 270 to 225. Still got the skills, but at 47 years old, I need to get some extra perks, you know. He is bigger and younger than me, but fight likes a pussy though. I would be scared to get in the octo with AJ or Gomes, because they are some crazy mother you know.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Dang..................

David O'Brien ‏@DOBrienAJC 48s49 seconds ago
Achilles seems likely with Grilli, but no word yet from #Braves. He was screaming and holding back of ankle in that area

[CrimsonCowboy]

David O'Brien ‏@DOBrienAJC 38s38 seconds ago
Chris Johnson said he wished he hadn't watched ball and tried to steer it fair, didn't run immediately out of box

:stupid:

[CrimsonCowboy]

OK, I haven't been Fredi's harshest critic, but he sounded clueless when he was asked about Johnson not running immediately out of the box. Said he didn't see it.

Come on.:FrediWut:

[GovClintonTyree]

OK, I haven't been Fredi's harshest critic, but he sounded clueless when he was asked about Johnson not running immediately out of the box. Said he didn't see it.

Come on.:FrediWut:

When you saw his sorry ass sliding into second fourteen seconds after contact, you knew he Cadillacked it. Or started for third, then realized he was going the wrong way.

[ATLBraves247]

You'd be better off flying into Denver seeing as how the Braves aren't in Atlanta right now. :)

He just wants to get a free trip to the Georgia Aquarium, LOL

[ATLBraves247]

When you saw his sorry ass sliding into second fourteen seconds after contact, you knew he Cadillacked it. Or started for third, then realized he was going the wrong way.

He saw it, he doesn't want to discuss his lazy player with the press. He thinks he is being noble.

[Julio3000]

OK, I haven't been Fredi's harshest critic, but he sounded clueless when he was asked about Johnson not running immediately out of the box. Said he didn't see it.

Come on.:FrediWut:

Didn't see Freddie Freeman arguing with the 3B ump and getting tossed. Didn't see Alex Wood arguing and getting tossed. What's he doing, looking at reports from the quarter million dollar super-computer?

[Braves1976]

Didn't see Freddie Freeman arguing with the 3B ump and getting tossed. Didn't see Alex Wood arguing and getting tossed. What's he doing, looking at reports from the quarter million dollar super-computer?

He also cost Peterson a hit by not seeing a bad call by ump earlier this year. Braves admitted that they found out too late the next day.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Well................

Atlanta Braves ‏@Braves 37s37 seconds ago
RHP Jason Grilli has a left Achilles rupture. He is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

[bravesnumberone]

Lol perfect.

[jsebe10]

Well................

Atlanta Braves ‏@Braves 37s37 seconds ago
RHP Jason Grilli has a left Achilles rupture. He is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

Damn that's unfortunate I sure hate it for Jason.

[TURBO]

Well................

Atlanta Braves ‏@Braves 37s37 seconds ago
RHP Jason Grilli has a left Achilles rupture. He is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

http://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/Sad+grilled+cheese+my+friend+made+her+last+grilled +cheese_bb8ad8_4303527.jpg

[Nerfherders]

A brutal ending to an otherwise entertaining game. Despite Johnon's blunder, Markakis needed to be brought in there, somehow. And the Grilli thing not only cost us our closer (and trade bait) but the winning run.

[dak]

Another reference point on torn achilles injuries . . . when Adam Wainwright tore his, the prognosis for recovery was 9-12 months.

[The Chosen One]

Damn that's unfortunate I sure hate it for Jason.

Hate it for our trade prospects.

[AerchAngel]

David O'Brien ‏@DOBrienAJC 38s38 seconds ago
Chris Johnson said he wished he hadn't watched ball and tried to steer it fair, didn't run immediately out of box

:stupid:

I hope this is a joke. You run you lazy piece of shat if it is even has a chance to be fair.

Steer it fair when you are running, what a freaking buffoon.

Bobby Cox clone, yeah right, not even in the same area code.

[thewupk]

Well................

Atlanta Braves ‏@Braves 37s37 seconds ago
RHP Jason Grilli has a left Achilles rupture. He is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

At least we have a cheap closer for next season

[msstate7]

For once, I wish fredi had stuck with his policy of save opportunities only for a closer

[Dalyn]

Unbelievable.

:facepalm:

[Dalyn]

Another reference point on torn achilles injuries . . . when Adam Wainwright tore his, the prognosis for recovery was 9-12 months.

And he wasn't 38. Wouldn't surprise me if Grilli never pitches for the Braves again.

[Hawk]

I really hate this for Jason, he's pitched like a baller this season and deserved a much better fate. Baseball gods are predictably heartless.

On the bright side, assuming that Grilli's contract was insured, the Braves should now have a couple extra million to play with that might come in handy in the future.

[steveAKAslick]

Another reference point on torn achilles injuries . . . when Adam Wainwright tore his, the prognosis for recovery was 9-12 months.

So I head to work with the game knotted up only to pull the game up on Yahoo app and see that CarGo won the game with a bloop single....

Come back in from break and just pull up Yahoo Sports in the office and see "Grilli ruptures Achilles"....you've got to be kidding me!!!!

Wainwright is a few years younger than Grilli and everybody's recovery isn't the same by no means...I wish him the best though in his surgery and rehab...and hate to say it, but no one is trading for him now and it could even be a career ender...I don't think I'm saying anything that anyone doesn't know though...the question is I guess is do you stick with him through the surgery and rehab or just cut him loose...

Also, who's next up to close? As much as I hate to say it and I'd rather see what he could do in the rotation but I think you give Folty every chance to be the closer for at least the rest of the year...maybe give "Baby Harang" a shot...I've got a feeling though that they are gonna hand it off to Johnson, but he should be traded if possible...this series to me is the nail in the coffin, imo we weren't really contenders anyway...please just get what you can out of the guys that are on the block...not Maybin though, we've got him at a good deal for a couple more years so why trade him...I read where post All-Star break that it's gonna be Teheran, ManBan, Wisler, Wood and Miller so that leaves Folty and Perez out of the rotation for now barring another freak injury

:JSIDK:

[Braves1976]

I really hate this for Jason, he's pitched like a baller this season and deserved a much better fate. Baseball gods are predictably heartless.

On the bright side, assuming that Grilli's contract was insured, the Braves should now have a couple extra million to play with that might come in handy in the future.

I hope so but I doubt his contract was insured. Also, part of the reason I didn't like him getting a multi-year deal was his age and with that more likely an injury or decline soon. That is also why I was in a hurry to trade him once we could. It's more likely we'll just be out what we owe him the rest of his contract if he cannot make it back sometime next year. Further, it is better to give 38 year old players like Grilli one year deals like Jim Johnson got IMO.

That said, Grilli seems like a decent fella and very good teammate so I wish him the best in trying to make it back.

[Braves1976]

Also, who's next up to close? As much as I hate to say it and I'd rather see what he could do in the rotation but I think you give Folty every chance to be the closer for at least the rest of the year...maybe give "Baby Harang" a shot...I've got a feeling though that they are gonna hand it off to Johnson, but he should be traded if possible...this series to me is the nail in the coffin, imo we weren't really contenders anyway...please just get what you can out of the guys that are on the block...not Maybin though, we've got him at a good deal for a couple more years so why trade him...I read where post All-Star break that it's gonna be Teheran, ManBan, Wisler, Wood and Miller so that leaves Folty and Perez out of the rotation for now barring another freak injury

:JSIDK:

I haven't seen anything from Folty suggesting he'd be any good closing for us. He wasn't good out of the bullpen last year and hasn't looked good with us starting or in relief overall. He can throw hard but rarely seems to know where it is going and has little to no consistency with his pitches. Plus the harder he throws the more straight his fastball seems to be. I am not impressed. Further, I'd expect Jim Johnson to step into the closer role till he's hopefully traded for a nice return at the deadline. Then after that maybe someone like Viz will get a shot. Vizcaino certainly has the stuff to be a closer and has been quite good so far returning to MLB after his suspension.

[steveAKAslick]

I haven't seen anything from Folty suggesting he'd be any good closing for us. He wasn't good out of the bullpen last year and hasn't looked good with us starting or in relief overall. He can throw hard but rarely seems to know where it is going and has little to no consistency with his pitches. Plus the harder he throws the more straight his fastball seems to be. I am not impressed. Further, I'd expect Jim Johnson to step into the closer role till he's hopefully traded for a nice return at the deadline. Then after that maybe someone like Viz will get a shot. Vizcaino certainly has the stuff to be a closer and has been quite good so far returning to MLB after his suspension.

Yeah I agree that Johnson will be given every chance to be the closer and not saying he would blow games left and right but there's no telling how long Fredi would leave him in that role if that happens... JJ had made 16 consecutive scoreless appearances (16.2 IP) going back to June 9 I think which is VERY solid so of course they will give the ball to him..I still think Folty has a bright future and with his pitch repertoire he should probably start but I still think he'd be an option...Viz had slipped my mind, but he does have more experience in the bigs albeit by a little and he does have the stuff and has never really been slotted as a starter

[Braves1976]

Yeah I agree that Johnson will be given every chance to be the closer and not saying he would blow games left and right but there's no telling how long Fredi would leave him in that role if that happens...I still think Folty has a bright future and with his pitch repertoire he should probably start but I still think he'd be an option...Viz had slipped my mind, but he does have more experience in the bigs albeit by a little and he does have the stuff and has never really been slotted as a starter

Folty might have a bright future, he just doesn't look close to being ready for that right now. So while they might like him to close after JJ is gone I don't see that working out this year if it's tried.

BTW, Man-Ban is a bulldog so part of me wouldn't mind trying him as closer if they move him to the bullpen to limit his innings as expected. Though I'd probably try Viz there first if he keeps pitching so well.

[GovClintonTyree]

Folty might have a bright future, he just doesn't look close to being ready for that right now. So while they might like him to close after JJ is gone I don't see that working out this year if it's tried.

BTW, Man-Ban is a bulldog so part of me wouldn't mind trying him as closer if they move him to the bullpen to limit his innings as expected. Though I'd probably try Viz there first if he keeps pitching so well.

Banuelos is a starter. With that change and a decent breaking ball, I put him in the rotation and leave him for the next six years. And the Yankees missed on this one.

Give him the last two weeks of September off if you need to.

[Braves1976]

Speaking of relievers, I'd like to see Carpenter used in a bigger role now. Maybe even get a shot at 8th inning duty on occasion. He has a very good slider and gets a lot of ground balls with his sinker. He may only throw it 88-90 mph but so far he looks pretty impressive.

[Braves1976]

Banuelos is a starter. Period.

Long-term I agree, but the Braves are said to be considering moving him to the bullpen soon due to his innings limit. Plus Perez will likely go back in the rotation after his two rehab starts in the minors.

@mlbbowman 10h10 hours ago
Banuelos is nearing his innings limit, but they want him to make at least one more start.

[steveAKAslick]

Long-term I agree, but the Braves are said to be considering moving him to the bullpen soon due to his innings limit. Plus Perez will likely go back in the rotation after his two rehab starts in the minors.

Per Rotoworld:

Julio Teheran will start Atlanta's first game out of the All-Star break on Friday against the Cubs.
He'll be followed, in order, by Manny Banuelos, Shelby Miller, Matt Wisler and Alex Wood. Williams Perez will return in a few weeks, but Atlanta hasn't decided if he'll be a starter or head to the bullpen upon his activation. That's a story for a different day, so don't change the channel. The 24-year-old Teheran is 6-4 with a 4.56 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and 86/39 K/BB ratio through 108 2/3 innings.

[Braves1976]

Per Rotoworld:

Julio Teheran will start Atlanta's first game out of the All-Star break on Friday against the Cubs.
He'll be followed, in order, by Manny Banuelos, Shelby Miller, Matt Wisler and Alex Wood. Williams Perez will return in a few weeks, but Atlanta hasn't decided if he'll be a starter or head to the bullpen upon his activation. That's a story for a different day, so don't change the channel. The 24-year-old Teheran is 6-4 with a 4.56 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and 86/39 K/BB ratio through 108 2/3 innings.

Yea, I saw the same from DOB and Bowman. I still expect Perez to re-join the rotation once his rehab is finished or at least soon after that.

[GovClintonTyree]

http://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/Sad+grilled+cheese+my+friend+made+her+last+grilled +cheese_bb8ad8_4303527.jpg

So, Grilled Cheese is Toast?

[GovClintonTyree]

I really hate this for Jason, he's pitched like a baller this season and deserved a much better fate. Baseball gods are predictably heartless.

On the bright side, assuming that Grilli's contract was insured, the Braves should now have a couple extra million to play with that might come in handy in the future.

I thought for sure he had the mind of a scientist, a cock like a python, and an arm like a ****ing thunderbolt.

Didn't think about the Achilles.

[Nerfherders]

Because I am a glutton for punishment, I am off to today's game now. This team is fried and looking forward to 4 days off. I don't expect much.

[NinersSBChamps]

Because I am a glutton for punishment, I am off to today's game now. This team is fried and looking forward to 4 days off. I don't expect much.

They have already had four days off in a row.