GDT 8/5/2013 Braves vs Nationals

[BlackwaterPark]

#Braves lineup:

1. Heyward RF
2. J. Upton LF
3. Freeman 1B
4. McCann C
5. C. Johnson 3B
6. Uggla 2B
7. B. Upton CF
8. Simmons SS
9. Minor P


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[Braves1976]

I don't like no Gattis vs Strasburg, his two run bomb off him earlier this year won us a game. I also don't like that Fredi is back to the Uggla and BJ Upton back-to-back line-ups.

[Dalyn]

Either today is the 5th, or I need to quit drinking tequila altogether.

[gilesfan]

I don't like no Gattis vs Strasburg, his two run bomb off him earlier this year won us a game. I also don't like that Fredi is back to the Uggla and BJ Upton back-to-back line-ups.

You gotta go with the hot hand and Gattis hasn't hit a lick recently. Under .300 OBP now.

[Heyward]

I don't like no Gattis vs Strasburg, his two run bomb off him earlier this year won us a game. I also don't like that Fredi is back to the Uggla and BJ Upton back-to-back line-ups.

That homer was a little fluky.

And save Gattis late in the game off the bench if need be. Gattis has been struggling lately, this should be our top 8. BJ had a nice game last night, he's not gonna get in any rhythm sitting on the bench, BJ that is.

Last time he faced Stras, he didn't do much. Uggla ironically has decent numbers vs Stras, probably nothing tonight though.. I'd split up BJ/Uggla as well. But the 6-8 is what it is.

[Braves1976]

You gotta go with the hot hand and Gattis hasn't hit a lick recently. Under .300 OBP now.

Gattis hit well his first 7 after the All-Star break, then slumped the last 9 or so games. Everyone slumps and he's sat the last few games. Besides, BJ hasn't had any success vs Strasburg.

[gilesfan]

Split PA BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS
April/March 84 6 19 .250 .310 .566 .875
May 63 3 17 .317 .362 .683 1.045
June 30 5 5 .083 .233 .333 .567
July 58 1 12 .263 .276 .333 .609
August 10 1 0 .000 .100 .000 .100

[Braves1976]

That homer was a little fluky.


Gattis deserves credit for getting on top of that high fastball.

[NYCBrave]

Simmons has shown some life as of late in the 8th spot so I wouldn't move him. Hitting 8th is tough because of the pitcher on deck, and don't think that's the spot for BJ right now.

[stpeteirish]

I'd certainly rather have McCann in there tonight than Gattis. Maybe tomorrow, vs Gonzalez, you should find a spot for Gattis.

[jpx7]

Either today is the 5th, or I need to quit drinking tequila altogether.

Little Lost Monday scenario.

[nsacpi]

Neither Upton has hit well against Strasburg, so it would have made some sense to put Gattis in left. Tomorrow I expect him to catch with lefty going for the Gnats.

[Heyward]

Gattis hit well his first 7 after the All-Star break, then slumped the last 9 or so games. Everyone slumps and he's sat the last few games. Besides, BJ hasn't had any success vs Strasburg.

Yet Gattis hitting one homer over above his head means he has success vs Stras?

[Heyward]

Neither Upton has hit well against Strasburg, so it would have made some sense to put Gattis in left. Tomorrow I expect him to catch with lefty going for the Gnats.

No.

Mac should catch Julio everytime.

They seem to work well together. Mac loves to catch Julio when he pitches, his favorite to call games for on the staff he's said in fact.

[BlackwaterPark]

Either today is the 5th, or I need to quit drinking tequila altogether.


Sorry, tomorrow is my birthday so my brain took over

[Braves1976]

Yet Gattis hitting one homer over above his head means he has success vs Stras?

It means that he has had success vs him (and won us a game), yes. Obviously, it's a small sample size (only 4 AB's total).

[Heyward]

It means that he has had success vs him (and won us a game), yes. Obviously, it's a small sample size (only 4 AB's total).

Gattis has been slumping lately.

Not even sure thethe would defend Gattis and saying he should catch tonight over Mac.

[Braves1976]

Gattis has been slumping lately.

Not even sure thethe would defend Gattis and saying he should catch tonight over Mac.

I never suggested Gattis catch tonight, I wanted him over BJ tonight. He cannot break a slump sitting on the bench.

[Bdawg2309]

playing the nats... guess we know who will be present in the thread today.

[Braves1976]

playing the nats... guess we know who will be present in the thread today.

Yep, hehe.

[Heyward]

I never suggested Gattis catch tonight, I wanted him over BJ tonight. He cannot break a slump sitting on the bench.

Neither can BJ.

BJ also improves the defense.

Heyward cannot, I repeat cannot play CF full time. It wears on him.

[BlackwaterPark]

Neither can BJ.

BJ also improves the defense.

Heyward cannot, I repeat cannot play CF full time. It wears on him.

Everyone saying all this crap about CF wearing on Jason, where is there proof of this?

[GovClintonTyree]

Gnats, prepare your anuses.

[Heyward]

Everyone saying all this crap about CF wearing on Jason, where is there proof of this?

Simple logic.

He's 6-5/6-6, 240+

He cannot play CF full time. And with what BJ makes, he has to play. And is a pretty solid defender. How many players are his size that play CF full time, maybe Kemp?

[Dalyn]

Gattis can't break a slump on the bench? Have you looked at his stats off the bench? That is where he is most valuable, by far. And, regardless, BJ is in a slump of his own. More important to get him out of it.

[Heyward]

Nats lineup.

Harper
Desmond
Zimmerman
Werth
LaRoche
Ramos
Rendon
Hairston
Strasburg

[Braves1976]

Neither can BJ.

BJ also improves the defense.

Heyward cannot, I repeat cannot play CF full time. It wears on him.

Actually, Heyward is probably better at any outfield position. BJ has a -35 DRS for his career in centerfield, including -3 DRS this year. He's nothing special out there even with his arm. Heyward would probably be on the plus side or at least even playing centerfield. Further, I don't buy your assertion that Heyward cannot continue to play centerfield. He should be fine to do so, just as Hamilton did for a while in Texas for example.

That said, I do agree that it's probably safer not to keep Heyward in center long term. But there's no real substance to arguing that he cannot play center semi-regularly now.

[parkvadawg]

As much as it drives me insane we have to ride the BJ train. Maybe he can finally rise up after all the time of not performing

[Braves1976]

Everyone saying all this crap about CF wearing on Jason, where is there proof of this?

It's overstated. However, I can understand not wanting him there long term or more than semi-regularly now.

[Bama9507]

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2619775/harperhit2.gif

Never forget

[Heyward]

It's overstated. However, I can understand not wanting him there long term or more than semi-regularly now.

If you're talking like a pinch, or a couple weeks, sure.

But for a whole season or 2-3 months, it would wear on him.

We have to play BJ, good or bad.

[stpeteirish]

Nats lineup.

Harper
Desmond
Zimmerman
Werth
LaRoche
Ramos
Rendon
Hairston
Strasburg

the one on MLB.com has Lombardozzi instead of Werth, with Hairston in RF and Ramos hitting 4th.

[Braves1976]

If you're talking like a pinch, or a couple weeks, sure.

But for a whole season or 2-3 months, it would wear on him.

We have to play BJ, good or bad.

I don't buy that playing Heyward semi-regular in center would be a problem. If that's what you believe, we disagree. But I do understand and pretty much agree with the long term argument. Further, I know BJ is here to stay of course. Also, I am not saying sit BJ every game, but I certainly don't want to go back to Gattis playing as little as he did the weeks before his injury.

[Hulavol]

BJ is going to have a big August fellas. Trust 'ol Hula on this one.

I am looking forward to burying these buttwaste Nats for good this series. Just blow them right off the back of the WC train.

One big key is going to be running Strasburg's pitch count up early. Get into their pen, and wear it out. And by Wednesday, have that pen just drained.

[Heyward]

BJ is going to have a big August fellas. Trust 'ol Hula on this one.

I am looking forward to burying these buttwaste Nats for good this series. Just blow them right off the back of the WC train.

One big key is going to be running Strasburg's pitch count up early. Get into their pen, and wear it out. And by Wednesday, have that pen just drained.

More like the middle of it.

Clippard and Soriano is pretty solid.

After that, you can get to them a little bit.

Krol is impressive from the left side though.

[zbhargrove]

I still say BJ turns it up also... I think he was pressing being on a new team, trying to impress and then he just got completely out of whack. I still say he ends up playing about how we originally thought he would when he signed the contract. Nothing spectacular like his first couple of years but nothing as terrible as we have seen thus far. I think fans will end up being a BJ fan when its all said and done. IMO, I hate people saying on other boards mentioning he's a cancer... from what I've seen he's been trying to work hard and he's been saying all the right things. He obviously knows he's been terrible and you can tell he feels terrible about it. He will snap out of this.

[Hulavol]

Werth just scratched.....

[Braves1976]

Werth just scratched.....

I recall him almost missing yesterday's game due to an injury.

[bravesnumberone]

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2619775/harperhit2.gif

Never forget

Hopefully this will be a metaphor for the series.

[The Chosen One]

Heyward scratched with hand injury from HBP yesterday.

[CyYoung31]

Time to tear the Nats' eyes out and suck their ****ing skulls.

[CyYoung31]

Heyward scratched with hand injury from HBP yesterday.

errrrrrrrrrrrr

[The Chosen One]

errrrrrrrrrrrr

:cooter:

[Dalyn]

Tell me he didn't replace him at the top with Simmons...

[Diesel]

Geeeez......man we are really being tested with all these injuries this season. Hopefully it won't be something that lingers.

[The Chosen One]

Geeeez......man we are really being tested with all these injuries this season. Hopefully it won't be something that lingers.

Couldn't be as bad as 2005 when we had to call up everyone, or 2008 when we lost everyone...

[Krovahn]

Tell me he didn't replace him at the top with Simmons...
He did. BJ is also now batting second after his good day at the plate yesterday.

[jpx7]

Tell me he didn't replace him at the top with Simmons...

Well, I can tell you he didn't, but then you'll be even more disappointed when you realize he did.

[stpeteirish]

Well, I can tell you he didn't, but then you'll be even more disappointed when you realize he did.

who's playing RF? Terdo?

[The Chosen One]

who's playing RF? Terdo?

Haywood

[jpx7]

Haywood

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/93/Wizard_troll_doll-low_res.jpg/220px-Wizard_troll_doll-low_res.jpg

[Braves1976]

Haywood

OK Brian. :happy0157:

[Hulavol]

OK...now I am pissed. For the first time in my life, I just got banned from a website.

All I did was go over there and tell david55 "to come see everybody at chop country.com"
After he started a GDT.

What the hell?

PD can go suck himself.

[yeezus]

PD can go suck himself.

Pretty sure he already does that.

[The Chosen One]

OK...now I am pissed. For the first time in my life, I just got banned from a website.

All I did was go over there and tell david55 "to come see everybody at chop country.com"
After he started a GDT.

What the hell?

PD can go suck himself.

That's a waste cause David is a member here already. Like olehickory, he still finds redeeming quality in posting there.

[Braves1976]

Pretty sure he already does that.

Ewww. Actually, he apparently lets JerryStarke do that. :happy0157:

[Dalyn]

Well, I can tell you he didn't, but then you'll be even more disappointed when you realize he did.


Just tell me. It will help. :Sad:

[Braves1976]

BTW, I would bat Simmons higher vs Gio tomorrow. Simmons pretty much owns Gio so I'd want him getting as many AB's against him as possible.

I would probably bat Simmons second vs Gio.

[jpx7]

Just tell me. It will help. :Sad:

What if I told you that I'm pretty sure SAV was just trolling us?

[Dalyn]

What if I told you that I'm pretty sure SAV was just trolling us?

:Gasp:













:YDS:













:banana:

[parkvadawg]

Today starts the official end of the 2013 gnats

[The Chosen One]

What if I told you that I'm pretty sure SAV was just trolling us?

:eusa_naughty:

[jpx7]

Damn: Simmons is suddenly much taller, now bats left-handed, and clearly loves baseball a lot less.

[Dalyn]

Damn: Simmons is suddenly a lot taller, now bats left-handed, and clearly loves baseball a lot less.

But still popped the first pitch up.

[jpx7]

LaRoche seemingly suffering from a severe deficit of attention so far this evening.

[Dalyn]

Yikes.

[jpx7]

I'm sure the umpire loved that bit of, shall we be generous and say, "confidence" out of Strasburg.

[Gary82]

Well at least they made him throw 20 plus pitches.

[Dalyn]

"Ermahgerd. Strasburg has all the Ks."

[Enscheff]

Stras looks very good tonight. The Braves will either have to connect on a couple mistakes for longballs, or wear him down and get into the BP. I don't see them stringing much together tonight off him.

[jsebe10]

I'm telling you right now, with that hook Stras has going tonight, Dan is screwed. he might as well hit the showers.

[jpx7]

I'm telling you right now, with that hook Stras has going tonight, Dan is screwed. he might as well hit the showers.

He's pretty much guaranteed to stumble into a big homerun now.

[Dalyn]

Belted.

[cajunrevenge]

I'm telling you right now, with that hook Stras has going tonight, Dan is screwed. he might as well hit the showers.

I am calling it now Dan is going deep tonight.

[The Chosen One]

Second time in a week a Heyward-Andrelton-McCann rally has saved Minor a run.

[jpx7]

Minor not looking great so far; the Braves' very own defensive demigod really bailed him out on that play at the plate.

[pfiggy]

Simmons is a golden Buddha.....

[Braves1976]

LOL @ dumbarss running on Simmons. That said, the fluky pop up hit by Ramos cost us a run. Not that Minor handled it well, but still.

Now let's get that run back and more boys!

[Dalyn]

The Madonna zone. Loose.

[Dalyn]

Throw him out!

[Dalyn]

Damn. The Madonna zone went all 'Like a Virgin' suddenly.

[The Chosen One]

North Myrtle Beach commercial is like an 80's produced informercial. Corny music, corny happy people, etc.

I know i've said it before, but it needs to be said again.

[BlackwaterPark]

Is anyone gonna change my date on the thread title :(

[CyYoung31]

North Myrtle Beach commercial is like an 80's produced informercial. Corny music, corny happy people, etc.

I know i've said it before, but it needs to be said again.

Right? And you would think if they were trying to get people there they wouldn't show pictures of it in dead Fall.

[bravesnumberone]

Couple early thoughts:

1. Does Bryce Harper even realize how much of a tool he looks like?
2. Strasburg is going to be very tough to hit tonight.
3. I sincerely hope our hitting coaches have at least tried to get Simba to quit swinging out of his shoes.

[The Chosen One]

Is anyone gonna change my date on the thread title :(

Why didn't you do it? lol

[The Chosen One]

It may be questionable that Furcal had a stronger arm than Andrelton... but I will say this. Andrelton throws right on the money. If Furcal threw that relay, I'm sure it'd sail a few feet over Brian for sure.

[Dalyn]

Couple early thoughts:

1. Does Bryce Harper even realize how much of a tool he looks like?
2. Strasburg is going to be very tough to hit tonight.
3. I sincerely hope our hitting coaches have at least tried to get Simba to quit swinging out of his shoes.

Word out of the locker room is that they did what they could; they tightened his shoelaces.

[jpx7]

My feed just switched mid-inning from the Chip Show to the Nationals announcers. Legitimately not sure how I feel about that.

[bravesnumberone]

Come on Mike, get it together. Needed to get that out.

[BlackwaterPark]

Why didn't you do it? lol

How bouts I did but the site isn't updating it...

[The Chosen One]

How bouts I did but the site isn't updating it...

Looks fine to me? It is August 5th right? :confused:

[Dalyn]

Solid.

[tiger2vette2]

Strasburg is on it tonight.

[pfiggy]

Minor's wood is weak tonight.....

[cajunrevenge]

I think its time Heyward or Justin waffle one out of the park.

[jpx7]

"When you see an umpire take off his mask, something is happening." — Words of wisdom from the Nationals crew.

[bravesnumberone]

Take advantage here.

[parkvadawg]

Lol at Zims arm

[tiger2vette2]

Zimmerman's lucky that didn't end up in the dugout

[Dalyn]

:tchop:

[The Chosen One]

Heyward running the bases is beautiful. only thing more beautiful is Simmons playing defense.

[tiger2vette2]

Maybe Stras isn't as on as I thought... is Freeman the best first pitch hitter in the game?

[Braves1976]

There we go boys, now let's get the lead!

[parkvadawg]

Freeman's wedge game is impeccable

[bravesnumberone]

Good job Freddie. We're even on the cheap ass hits now.

[pfiggy]

And just like that....all square.

[jpx7]

Haywood run good.

[Julio3000]

Jason is a motherplunker on the bases.

[tiger2vette2]

Seems like B-Mac hits more warning track fly balls than anyone else I know of

[Krovahn]

Woo! Got home and got gameday up, as soon as I did, 3 singles in a row!

[bravesnumberone]

Jason is a motherplunker on the bases.

And Justin is not lol.

[pfiggy]

pfark Mac a tad under that sucker......

[Julio3000]

Harper even looks like a plunkhole catching a routine fly ball.

[The Chosen One]

Alright Minor. Shut em down now.

[bravesnumberone]

Darn, would have liked to get the lead there. Minor better keep throwing up zeros.

[jpx7]

Heyward even looks like a plunkhole catching a routine fly ball.

Think you've confused your phenoms. Harper is the tool who clearly loves the hell out of baseball.

[jsebe10]

I dunno why Stras is shaking his head for. If I had a dollar for every time that bloop sh*t happened to the last year, I'd be a millionaire.

[jpx7]

pfark Mac a tad under that sucker......

He's a damn strong young man; off the bat, I thought he'd popped up to shallow right-center.

[bravesnumberone]

Damnit Minor. Of all nights...

[Braves1976]

Bad lead-off walk by Minor, he doesn't look sharp tonight.

[tiger2vette2]

Nats fans are already calling game hahaha

http://www.wnff.net/index.php?topic=29709.225

[Krovahn]

Two of those balls to Harper were in the zone on gameday...

[Dalyn]

Be the ball, Mike. Be the ball.

[The Chosen One]

I love the Chop Country contingency in the ballpark.

[parkvadawg]

Off with his control. Uggs bails him out. Hope he settles down

[Dalyn]

http://www.clipartsupply.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/6da9ce8dbc7c5c2d8d17692c03fd4140/O/W/OWL-FULL0515.png

[parkvadawg]

Nats fans are already calling game hahaha

http://www.wnff.net/index.php?topic=29709.225

Sadly that was our fans saying the same thing 2 weeks ago

[Jay212033]

So why is Strasburg getting those calls and not Minor?!

[The Chosen One]

Sadly that was our fans saying the same thing 2 weeks ago

Reading that board though, it looks like 15-18 year olds are posting.

[bravesnumberone]

Heading out for a while. Let's get it done, Braves.

[Braves1976]

Nice comeback by Minor after the walk. Hat tip to Uggla for the rare great diving catch too.

[parkvadawg]

Reading that board though, it looks like 15-18 year olds are posting.

Haven't seen anything but greatness on this board thus far. Seem s to be a great balance on both sides. Scout got every bit as bad as that for a while.

[TURBO]

Minor better get those calls too.

[tiger2vette2]

That breaking ball is killing us tonight. We need to work Stras some and get him out of the game.

[thewupk]

That breaking ball is killing us tonight. We need to work Stras some and get him out of the game.

As it is he likely won't go past 6 innings tonight.

[TURBO]

That pitch was eye level

[parkvadawg]

Simma down Simba

[pfiggy]

A two post game thread over at the defunct place, same guy who's a member here. And I see the pfilthies lost another bastard today, lol.....may he rot with A-Rod.

[Braves1976]

Great, bottom of order couldn't even clear Minor again. Anyone notice how bad Uggla has been at the plate lately? His average will be under .190 soon at this rate.

[cajunrevenge]

If we can get 20-25 pitches next inning Stras will be out after 5.

[jsebe10]

That breaking ball is killing us tonight. We need to work Stras some and get him out of the game.

No. We need Mac or Upton to sit on that bich and hit it about 540ft

[TURBO]

A two post game thread over at the defunct place, same guy who's a member here. And I see the pfilthies lost another bastard today, lol.....may he rot with A-Rod.

David55 is a member here?

[jpx7]

That pitch was eye level

Yea, that was not Simmons' best swing — and it's a shame, too, because if he takes that pitch he'd have put himself in good position to work a walk and ensure that Minor wouldn't be leading off the next inning.

[thewupk]

Great, bottom of order couldn't even clear Minor again. Anyone notice how bad Uggla has been at the plate lately? His average will be under .190 soon at this rate.

maybe he needs new contacts?

[parkvadawg]

Stras already has 75 pitches? Masn blows.

[TURBO]

Got to stop letting the leadoff man get on.

[thewupk]

No. We need Mac or Upton to sit on that bich and hit it about 540ft

only if he gets it up

[atl717]

Minor is off this game. Stuff isnt crisp and command way off. Hope the nats don't take advantage.

[parkvadawg]

Minor is off this game. Stuff isnt crisp and command way off. Hope the nats don't take advantage.

They won't if they play like have all year

[CyYoung31]

Sam Holbrook and Joe West. All we're missing is Bucknor and Hernandez.

[pfiggy]

David55 is a member here?

6 posts......

[TURBO]

Man watching Simba is so much fun.

[atl717]

DPs are saving Minor today.

[Braves1976]

Sweet DP there after just missing one the pitch before.

[tiger2vette2]

Andrelton's like lemme show you how to turn a DP and Dan's like alright here you go and Andrelton's like thats how its done

[Krovahn]

DPs are saving Minor today.

DPs are Minor's best friend... I just fear the start where DPs become Wood's best friend.

[jpx7]

I was worried about Minor's pitch-count after LaRoche reached again to leadoff, but he really salvaged things quickly and (hopefully) may make it through six now.

[Braves1976]

Andrelton's like lemme show you how to turn a DP and Dan's like alright here you go and Andrelton's like thats how its done

Yea, you knew that once Dan got that ball to him that was an easy DP.

[thethe]

Nats have a horrible offense. They are going to need to figure something out this offseason or they are going to be right back in the same position next year. Zimmerman is almost done being an elite player if he isn't already. Harper will be great but thats all they have.

[CyYoung31]

Chip talking about how high the press box is.

[Dalyn]

Nice! He looks a lot better batting #2.

[Dalyn]

Chip talking about how high the press box is.


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[zitothebrave]

Something about these A months and Justin

Need to tell him the next 2 months are Asemptember and Actober.

[Dalyn]

What a steal.

[Mrs. Meta]

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High, Dalyn!

[thethe]

YAY JUSTIN!! My favorite Brave!

[parkvadawg]

Good lord Freeman. What a year sir

[Dalyn]

Something about these A months and Justin

Need to tell him the next 2 months are Asemptember and Actober.

Abonics, if you will.

[Mrs. Meta]

Run to Canada, Justin!

[pfiggy]

atta pFreddy.....

[Braves1976]

Freeman is an RBI machine! Braves lead 2-1.

[jpx7]

Fatty making plays with his legs.

[The Chosen One]

May have to start calling April Justin.

[Dalyn]

May have to start calling April Justin.

Don't get carried away.

[parkvadawg]

Two f bombs back to back Mac is trying to prove me right SAV

[The Chosen One]

Don't get carried away.

I'm sorry, did you need your cup of coffee?

[jpx7]

YAY JUSTIN!! My favorite Brave!

THE KISS OF DEATH.

[The Chosen One]

Two f bombs back to back Mac is trying to prove me right SAV

He's got a ways to go.

B.J. and Uggla are leading the team, and majors right now. Mac sitting at a cool 3rd on the team, with April slightly behind him.

[Mrs. Meta]

THE KISS OF DEATH.

...just wait until the new avatar. :Sad:

[Dalyn]

I'm sorry, did you need your cup of coffee?

I meant with April. Let's see if he keeps it up before we adjust in response.

[Dalyn]

He's got a ways to go.

B.J. and Uggla are leading the team, and majors right now. Mac sitting at a cool 3rd on the team, with April slightly behind him.

They aren't going to touch Greg's record.

[parkvadawg]

Focus Mike

[TURBO]

Has the lead off man been on every inning? seems like it

[jpx7]

Has the lead off man been on every inning? seems like it

Every inning but the first; Harper grounded-out to leadoff the game for Washington.

[TURBO]

Post from Nats Board.

"Boy is stras gutless or what? Zero fire or intensity. I dont think he loves baseball."

[parkvadawg]

Post from Nats Board.

"Boy is stras gutless or what? Zero fire or intensity. I dont think he loves baseball."

Awesome

[Mrs. Meta]

Post from Nats Board.

"Boy is stras gutless or what? Zero fire or intensity. I dont think he loves baseball."

This almost seems like a running joke...:Gasp:

[Jay212033]

Post from Nats Board.

"Boy is stras gutless or what? Zero fire or intensity. I dont think he loves baseball."

For some it's a job just a way to make ends meet!

[Dalyn]

This almost seems like a running joke...:Gasp:

Why bring up BJ?

[parkvadawg]

Great freaking job Mike

[jpx7]

Minor isn't really "effectively wild" right now, but he has been both fairly effective and fairly wild.

[Braves1976]

Great pitch by Minor to strikeout Desmond and pull out a shutdown inning after the walk. Let's build on the lead here boys!

[Mrs. Meta]

Minor isn't really "effectively wild" right now, but he has been both fairly effective and fairly wild.

Do you really think that's :icwudt: fair :icwudt: to say?

[The Chosen One]

I meant with April. Let's see if he keeps it up before we adjust in response.

If April gets hot this month, we shall call her Augustus instead. A homage to the Willy Wonka movie.

http://oi39.tinypic.com/29qhb1g.jpg

[Gary82]

Stras at 97 pitches.

[Mrs. Meta]

Chris with the good SOPIP there.

[Dalyn]

I meant with April. Let's see if he keeps it up before we adjust in response.


If April gets hot this month, we shall call her Augustus instead. A homage to the Willy Wonka movie.

http://oi39.tinypic.com/29qhb1g.jpg

The D is silent.

[Braves1976]

CJ and Uggla didn't work the count at all, so Strasburg may get another inning.

[Jay212033]

Not a strike

[Mrs. Meta]

Strasburg > Minor? :Gasp:

[Gary82]

He's already over 100 pitches, but it's not out of the question he goes into the 7th. We need to get him out of there and work their bullpen.

[Braves1976]

Well, at least BJ took some pitches. I wish we'd started Gattis over him tonight. Oh well.

[zitothebrave]

CJ and Uggla didn't work the count at all, so Strasburg may get another inning.

Nats can't be that dumb can they? To trot him out there over 100 pitches with the top of the order around the corner. Not to mention a PH for Minor.

[jsebe10]

I hate how he just stands there with that stupid look on his face like the world is out to get him. He fouled off a biscuit fastball and took two strikes like a moron.

[TURBO]

Not having Kimbrel tonight might make things a little exciting.

[The Chosen One]

Strasburg > Minor? :Gasp:
http://oi39.tinypic.com/11ty5a8.jpg

[CyYoung31]

Well, at least BJ took some pitches. I wish we'd started Gattis over him tonight. Oh well.

BJ has had a pretty good game tonight.

[thethe]

I'm sure the CJ haters would say that a great 3B would have gotten that ball.

[jpx7]

If April gets hot this month, we shall call her Augustus instead. A homage to the Willy Wonka movie.

http://oi39.tinypic.com/29qhb1g.jpg

Every night I see the tube.

[Dalyn]

Get him out of there.

[zitothebrave]

DAMNIT MINOR GET SOME OUTS

[Braves1976]

Minor playing with fire looks like he's about to get burned this inning.

[Mrs. Meta]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK0P1Bk8Cx4

[Dalyn]

Not a good decision to leave him in.

[Dalyn]

Yes! Thank you, Adam.

[Mrs. Meta]

LaStrikeout

[Braves1976]

Big strikeout if he can follow it with a DP here.

[pfiggy]

well pfart......

[tiger2vette2]

Let's get out of this inning at 2-2

[Braves1976]

Well, there goes the lead. But hopefully Mike can get out of it here.

[ChadWC]

Good job Mike. Now let's get some runs for that man.

[Dalyn]

About the best you could hope for.

[Mrs. Meta]

Well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1dnqKGuezo might as well leave Mikey in for 9 now! :Sad:

[Braves1976]

If that's it for Mike, pretty solid all things considered. He didn't have his best stuff tonight.

Let's get him the lead back here and a win boys!

[nsacpi]

Minor's been off his feed tonight, but he kept us in the game. I'm guessing Fredi pinch hits for him in the 7th.

[cajunrevenge]

Considering Minor hasnt been very sharp tonight I think its a win just to be tied after 6.

[The Chosen One]

Gutsy for Fredi to leave Minor in there.

Probably realizes we're short Kimbrel and Ayala today.

[TURBO]

Why is Minor hitting?

[Mrs. Meta]

Zimmerman throws like Jeff Bagwellol

[Braves1976]

Fredi is leaving Minor in to hit.

[Mrs. Meta]

Gutsy for Fredi to leave Minor in there.

Probably realizes we're short Kimbrel and Ayala today.

This is gonna go down to the wire...


...sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeit

[nsacpi]

Should have pinch hit for him.

[Dalyn]

:confused:

[thewupk]

Why is Minor hitting?

trying to save the bullpen an inning.

[Braves1976]

Why is Minor hitting?

Probably Fredi trying to get another inning out of him. I was afraid he might do that given the bullpen overusage.

[cajunrevenge]

I hope Minor proves me wrong but I really dislike sending him out there for the 7th. Sucks we couldnt even get Stras out after 6 when he was at 75 pitches through 4.

[atl717]

I dont like leaving Minor in for another inning. He hasn't looked good today. Gotta save his arm when you can.

[TURBO]

trying to save the bullpen an innings.

I dont think its a good idea. Hopefully Minor cab get through the 7th.

[nsacpi]

We have five relievers available.

[The Chosen One]

I hope Minor proves me wrong but I really dislike sending him out there for the 7th. Sucks we couldnt even get Stras out after 6 when he was at 75 pitches through 4.

Any other manager would've pulled out Strasburg after the last inning.

Fredi's never let any of our guys including Hudson or Maholm throw 120 pitches.

[jpx7]

Was hoping Heyward might try loving baseball for a second and knock Strasburg out of the game with a solo-shot.

[thewupk]

I dont think its a good idea. Hopefully Minor cab get through the 7th.

it's a great idea with how over used the bullpen has been lately. for the big picture that is more important than winning this game.

[Braves1976]

it's a great idea with how over used the bullpen has been lately. for the big picture that is more important than winning this game.

We have a number of off days this month, including after this series.

[jpx7]

Was Chip just doing a Ted Wassonasong impression there?

[The Chosen One]

Crazy that the guys who started out the season as our 4 and 5 are our 1 and 2.

[TURBO]

Can Minor finally get the leadoff man out?

[BlackwaterPark]

I wish every Hairston would test positive for PEDs

[tiger2vette2]

Ugh. Afraid leaving Minor in is going to bite us big time here.

[Gary82]

not a good start this inning.