GDT 8/6/13: Braves (Teheran) @ Nationals (Gonzalez) 7:05 PM

[NYCBrave]

Braves:

1. Jason Heyward (L) RF
2. Justin Upton (R) LF
3. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
4. Brian McCann (L) C
5. Chris Johnson (R) 3B
6. Dan Uggla (R) 2B
7. B.J. Upton (R) CF
8. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS
9. Julio Teheran (R) P

Nationals:


1. Bryce Harper (L) LF
2. Ryan Zimmerman (R) 3B
3. Jayson Werth (R) RF
4. Adam LaRoche (L) 1B
5. Ian Desmond (R) SS
6. Wilson Ramos (R) C
7. Denard Span (L) CF
8. Anthony Rendon (R) 2B
9. Gio Gonzalez (R) P

[Mrs. Meta]

Braves:

1. Jason Heyward (L) RF
2. Justin Upton (R) LF
3. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
4. Brian McCann (L) C
5. Chris Johnson (R) 3B
6. Dan Uggla (R) 2B
7. B.J. Upton (R) CF
8. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS
9. Julio Teheran (R) P

Nationals:

Doesn't matter

There ya go!

[Slippyjms]

I'm gonna be at the game tonight!!! I am psyched to see Teheran pitch and the new look Braves for the first time. I'm bringing my tomahawk :tchop::tchop: :tchop:

[Heyward]

Wish Uggla would get a day off.

But not a huge surprise with the lineup.

Keep it going.

Could maybe see Gattis catch tommorow.

[Hulavol]

I'm gonna be at the game tonight!!! I am psyched to see Teheran pitch and the new look Braves for the first time. I'm bringing my tomahawk :tchop::tchop: :tchop:

Give 'em hell Slippy!!!

[GovClintonTyree]

Wish Uggla would get a day off.

But not a huge surprise with the lineup.

Keep it going.

Could maybe see Gattis catch tommorow.

Play Gattis at second.

[Mrs. Meta]

Give 'em hell Slippy!!!

And Peppy's coming with him!

StarFox64referenceslol

[Heyward]

Play Gattis at second.

That would be entertaining.

[CyYoung31]

Fredi is an insane fool.

[CyYoung31]

Nationals:

1. Bryce Harper (L) LF
2. Ryan Zimmerman (R) 3B
3. Jayson Werth (R) RF
4. Adam LaRoche (L) 1B
5. Ian Desmond (R) SS
6. Wilson Ramos (R) C
7. Denard Span (L) CF
8. Anthony Rendon (R) 2B
9. Gio Gonzalez (R) P

This is the enemy bio-weapon?

[jpx7]

And Peppy's coming with him!

StarFox64referenceslol

That reward's as good as mine!

[GovClintonTyree]

Play Gattis at second.

I'm kidding, of course, but I'll bet he'd be OK. Seems real adaptable. I think he's a really good catcher. Great arm.

[Mrs. Meta]

That reward's as good as mine!

Why don't you come down here, Falco?

[zitothebrave]

That reward's as good as mine!

Only I have the brains to rule Lylat!

[Mrs. Meta]

Only I have the brains to rule Lylat!

So, Andross, you show your true form.

[zitothebrave]

So, Andross, you show your true form.

Hey, Einstein! I'm on your side!

[The Chosen One]

Is Fredi insane? We only scored 3 runs with this offense last night.

We need to spice it up a little bit.

McCann
Uggla
Simmons
BJ
Heyward
Freeman
CJ
Justin

McCann's got speed and can take pitches. Uggla can walk. Simmons can hit line drives in the gap or popup on the infield and force an infield fly to advance the runners. BJ can drop a bomb or hit a bomb, and if he K's it's irrelevant because the runners will still be on base. Heyward doesn't care about baseball so I doubt he cares where in the lineup he is. Freeman is there after him to give him a hug after he homers, CJ is there because he doens't want to be in the 8 spot, and Justin will see a lot of fastballs with the pitcher behind him.

[zitothebrave]

Is Fredi insane? We only scored 3 runs with this offense last night.

We need to spice it up a little bit.

McCann
Uggla
Simmons
BJ
Heyward
Freeman
CJ
Justin

McCann's got speed and can take pitches. Uggla can walk. Simmons can hit line drives in the gap or popup on the infield and force an infield fly to advance the runners. BJ can drop a bomb or hit a bomb, and if he K's it's irrelevant because the runners will still be on base. Heyward doesn't care about baseball so I doubt he cares where in the lineup he is. Freeman is there after him to give him a hug after he homers, CJ is there because he doens't want to be in the 8 spot, and Justin will see a lot of fastballs with the pitcher behind him.

I want to add an infraction to this post.

[Hulavol]

That made me laugh. Nicely done.

[parkvadawg]

Is Fredi insane? We only scored 3 runs with this offense last night.

We need to spice it up a little bit.

McCann
Uggla
Simmons
BJ
Heyward
Freeman
CJ
Justin

McCann's got speed and can take pitches. Uggla can walk. Simmons can hit line drives in the gap or popup on the infield and force an infield fly to advance the runners. BJ can drop a bomb or hit a bomb, and if he K's it's irrelevant because the runners will still be on base. Heyward doesn't care about baseball so I doubt he cares where in the lineup he is. Freeman is there after him to give him a hug after he homers, CJ is there because he doens't want to be in the 8 spot, and Justin will see a lot of fastballs with the pitcher behind him.

Underrated approach

[Mrs. Meta]

Hey, Einstein! I'm on your side!

I guess I should be thankful.

[bravesnumberone]

I think they should all bunt until Zimmerman's arm falls off. :icwudt:

[The Chosen One]

Underrated approach
If you think about it, it makes tons of sense.

McCann has 23 career stolen bases. I've been furious that Bobby and Freddy haven't let him run more... Uggla can walk so you know his OBP means he's going to get on base. If he K's, that's better than hitting into a double play. Simmons doesn't K that much, so he either hits a linedrive at someone, or hits a popup on the infield letting the runners advance on the infield fly. BJ can hit a bomb or drop a bomb. Pick your poison. Also has speed so that counts for something I guess. Heyward hitting 5th is like him hitting 2nd or leadoff because he can get on base in the 2nd inning as the leadoff man when BJ K's to end the inning. He can get on base for Hugs. CJ's BA is moot, so if Heyward and Hugs are on, he can make contact and hit a sac fly. Then you have Justin hitting 8th, 3-run homerun potential. With the pitcher hitting after, he's likely to see A LOT of pitches.

[CyYoung31]

Simmons is in permanent "All-Range Mode".

[benchguy]

NATIONAL NEW MOTTO: SATTITUDE

[cajunrevenge]

I heard Pendelton's nickname for Simmons is "The Reason" as in the "the reason" the team wins games.

[Mrs. Meta]

David O'Brien ‏@ajcbraves 2h

Billy Wagner just walked in the # Braves clubhouse here in DC

:Gasp:

:YDS:

[thethe]

Holy crap, I'd sign Wagner today for the playoffs. Bet he could still throw 95.

[The Chosen One]

:Gasp:

:YDS:

See if he has anything left to be the other left out of hte pen. SICK!!!

[Mrs. Meta]

Somebody's having an identity crisislol!

[thethe]

Where are the pictures of Bobby?

[nsacpi]

It would make sense to play Gattis tonight and McCann tomorrow, but I guess Fredi's aversion to Gattis catching his fellow rookie overrides that.

[The Chosen One]

Where are the pictures of Bobby?

I gave them to that kid from Curacao. Didn't ask why he wanted to buy them, just said something about leader leadership leading leading off idk whatever it was.

[mossy]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/capital_zps8daa8e96.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/capital_zps8daa8e96.png.html)

[thethe]

Oh boy.

Take him out if he is hurting. No need to push him tonight.

[jpx7]

Worrisome.

[TURBO]

Oh boy.

Take him out if he is hurting. No need to push him tonight.

agreed. pull him

[mossy]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/jhey1_zps0e9c82e2.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/jhey1_zps0e9c82e2.png.html)

[mossy]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/jup_zps7b63ac18.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/jup_zps7b63ac18.png.html)

[bbnyd]

Can't watch right now - what's the story with Heyward?

[parkvadawg]

Any idea what that could be?

[mossy]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/cross_zps78e84eb0.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/cross_zps78e84eb0.png.html)

Gio's cross.

[parkvadawg]

Can't watch right now - what's the story with Heyward?

Not sure anyone knows. He is still in for now

[mossy]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/defense_zps0b1edac5.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/defense_zps0b1edac5.png.html)

[thethe]

Can't watch right now - what's the story with Heyward?

Neck tweaked on a swing. Looks like a stinger. They should take him out.

[mossy]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/LF_zps371e142a.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/LF_zps371e142a.png.html)

[bravesnumberone]

Wise decision. Hope he won't miss much time.

[mossy]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/STARTERS_zpse3b16965.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/STARTERS_zpse3b16965.png.html)

[thethe]

Hysterial.

Teheran anesthetized Bryce Harpers bat.

[mossy]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/werth_zps22f8858d.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/werth_zps22f8858d.png.html)

[mossy]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/NATS_zps273d724f.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/NATS_zps273d724f.png.html)

[thethe]

Attack the hitters with your fastball Julio. Stop trying to paint all the time!

[jpx7]

Gattis to leadoff — very interesting Fredi.

[thethe]

Gattis to leadoff — very interesting Fredi.

He obviously should be bunting.

[Dalyn]

Gattis to leadoff — very interesting Fredi.


We are lucky this didn't happen before the game.


Simmons. :Gasp:

[cajunrevenge]

I now predict Gattis to hit 3 homers this game.

[thethe]

Killing me Julio. ATTACK!

[Dalyn]

I now predict Gattis to hit 3 homers this game.

Sounds good.

[mossy]

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b171/JamieSanders/pick_zpsf4a4c845.png (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/JamieSanders/media/pick_zpsf4a4c845.png.html)

[jpx7]

Attack the hitters with your fastball Julio. Stop trying to paint all the time!

Two straight PAs in which Teheran worked the hitter into a favorable position quickly before promptly losing the battle. Not good for his pitch-count, obviously.

[stpeteirish]

Attack the hitters with your fastball Julio. Stop trying to paint all the time!

Looked like he pitched around Werth (hot hitter, 2 out nobody on) and didn't want to throw a fastball strike to LaRoche (good strategy). But he better not pussyfoot around with the bottom half of their lineup or it'll be another one of those 5 innings starts.

[jpx7]

Johnson has had some seriously ugly PAs the past couple days. I really don't want to see that average dip back below .340.

[thethe]

Guys don't look too interested tonight.

[Mrs. Meta]

Guys don't look too interested tonight.

September/first-round collapse imminent :Gasp:

[jpx7]

Guys don't look too interested tonight.

Tepid feelings.

[Mrs. Meta]

Tepid feelings.

Stupid feelings.

[thethe]

Lack of killer instinct.

[Mrs. Meta]

Lack of killer instinct.

Wrong opinion.

[Dalyn]

Here it comes.

[parkvadawg]

Lack of killer instinct.

I thought we had it. F$%# season over

[cajunrevenge]

Teams love of baseball % at 20 and falling.

[jpx7]

Strasburg and now Gonzalez killing the Braves hitters with curve-balls the past two nights.

[thethe]

Simmons is oddly striking out a bit more lately.

[Dalyn]

:YDS:

[yeezus]

Julioooo

[thethe]

LOL....Julio showing how its done.

Gattis up with a runner in scoring position? Freddi is a genious!

[Mrs. Meta]

Just start him everyday.

[cajunrevenge]

Time to move Julio up in the batting order.

[parkvadawg]

Teams love of baseball % at 20 and falling.

I ready to just give up. I'm excited about the Falcons however not sure if they even love football

[jpx7]

Teheran's all, Only I threaten no-hitters on the night's I'm pitching.

[thethe]

Geez, Gattis hits into a lot of bad luck.

[Dalyn]

:Sad:

[yeezus]

LOL Bryce made that look difficult. Washington announcers call it a great catch.

[Mrs. Meta]

Nice Edmonds impression there.

[jpx7]

LOL Bryce made that look difficult. Washington announcers call it a great catch.

Yea I'm already fiending for some Chipisms listening to these jejune-ass clowns.

[cajunrevenge]

I ready to just give up. I'm excited about the Falcons however not sure if they even love football

I am excited about the Falcons too, but for a completely different reason.

[JusticeForAll23]

And it's 1-0 and Teheran is already at 42 pitches with just one out in the 3rd.

[yeezus]

womp

[thethe]

Ugh

[Dalyn]

:panic:

[thethe]

And it's 1-0 and Teheran is already at 42 pitches with just one out in the 3rd.

Is that a big deal?

[jpx7]

http://cdn-images.hollywood.com/cms/300x375/7765343.jpg

[jsebe10]

Nice bat flip c@ck sucker. I can't stand that guy.

[parkvadawg]

I am excited about the Falcons too, but for a completely different reason.

It's nice the hold they have on the division :)

[JusticeForAll23]

Is that a big deal?
Not really, but the pitch count was sort of creeping up. He got the next two batters in 7 pitches, so he's fine, but he wasn't exactly breezing through innings up until and through the Harper HR. The 1-0 deficit is fine.

[cajunrevenge]

It's nice the hold they have on the division :)

I cant tell you how happy I am they locked up Ryan.

[parkvadawg]

I cant tell you how happy I am they locked up Ryan.

I don't want to hijack the thread. Guess we shall see. I tend to like consistently winning

[Julio3000]

Yea I'm already fiending for some Chipisms listening to these jejune-ass clowns.

That is class.

[yeezus]

UGH CJ sucks

[thethe]

Oh come on CJ. This is not a pitcher you attack early. When he gets runners on he gets antzy I feel.

[JusticeForAll23]

Well that was a real buzzkill CJ...one pitch, inning ending DP.

[jpx7]

BABIPimping ain't easy.

[yeezus]

Oh come on CJ. This is not a pitcher you attack early. When he gets runners on he gets antzy I feel.

Meh that's CJ for the most part though.

[bravesnumberone]

Well this is uninspired so far. Keep it at 1.

[JusticeForAll23]

Is it just me or is Julio getting squeezed more than Gio?

[jsebe10]

Is it just me or is Julio getting squeezed more than Gio?


He is. I'm having an hard time reading this ump.

[Jay212033]

Is it just me or is Julio getting squeezed more than Gio?

Nope not just you! It happened to Minor yesterday too!

[parkvadawg]

He is. I'm having an hard time reading this ump.

Its impossible to read Joe West

[yeezus]

Is it just me or is Julio getting squeezed more than Gio?

No one got squeezed more than Wood the other night.

[jpx7]

Shark Week has jumped its own shark and then some.

[jsebe10]

Dan is beginning to slomber again....

[parkvadawg]

BJ, it is time

[Gary82]

Uh, what is this from?

http://31.media.tumblr.com/355c35f134f5422b05ad9ea6563b6d19/tumblr_mq23z2z3bo1r1r6p7o2_250.gif

:eusa_naughty:

[The Chosen One]

Shark Week has jumped its own shark and then some.

Haven't watched in years. What are they up to now.

[parkvadawg]

BJ getting on base more would be nice

[jpx7]

Haven't watched in years. What are they up to now.

Not sure, since I also haven't watched it in years; I'm mostly referring to the fact that somehow everyone else seems to know when it is and promote the hell out of it. It's taking on a real zeitgeist of its own.

[BravesBlock]

Will BJ's batting average pass Uggla's tonight?

[parkvadawg]

Let him swing!

[parkvadawg]

Gatticus

[jsebe10]

Come Big man.

[cajunrevenge]

Got our best hitter up with 2 on base!

[parkvadawg]

Delivers

[thethe]

El OSO!

[The Chosen One]

Excellent work.

[jsebe10]

Yes sir!!!! Damn good piece of hitting.

[cajunrevenge]

I knew El Oso Blanco would come up big tonight.

[chopdrew]

The. Bear. That was nice.

[Gary82]

Gattis for leadoff! lulz

[TURBO]

http://tomahawktalkin.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/20130611-175512.jpg

[bravesnumberone]

I knew Fredi hated Heyward, but using voodoo to hurt the guy so Gattis could lead off?

Brilliant, really.

[thethe]

I've got to say...Freddi ensuring Jason got hurt today was a managing stroke of brilliance. I will not criticize his managerial abilities anymore.

[mfree80]

El OSO!

Blanco!

[chopdrew]

I wonder when the last time Evan Gattis hit lead-off was...

[jpx7]

El OSO!

Going to go buy and drink this (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/22072/69192) after the game tonight in his honor.

[thethe]

Look at the bear speeding around the bases. Thats a nice first to third take.

[The Chosen One]

I knew Fredi hated Heyward, but using voodoo to hurt the guy so Gattis could lead off?

Brilliant, really.

He took my idea of putting Mac in leadoff and made it better. Guess he read the thread before the game.

[thethe]

I'm a little concerned that Gattis could not be an everyday catcher. Maybe his endurance will improve with more work but he seemed tired when he was out in LF everyday. The rest obviously pepped up his bat. Two hard hit balls tonight.

[chopdrew]

Look at the bear speeding around the bases. Thats a nice first to third take.

"I don't have to outrun the bear, Danny, I just have to outrun you...."

[parkvadawg]

Can someone post the gnats gdt link again? I want to laugh

[Runnin]

Going to go buy and drink this (http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/22072/69192) after the game tonight in his honor.
Don't forget to tip your server. :icwudt:

[cajunrevenge]

Lets not forget rally was started by BJ. Now 5 for 14 since coming off the DL.

[chopdrew]

I'm a little concerned that Gattis could not be an everyday catcher. Maybe his endurance will improve with more work but he seemed tired when he was out in LF everyday. The rest obviously pepped up his bat. Two hard hit balls tonight.
He'll get more days off as a catcher.

[jpx7]

He took my idea of putting Mac in leadoff and made it better. Guess he read the thread before the game.

Further evincing Dalyn's thethe Gonzalez theory.

[TURBO]

Important inning for Julio coming up

[bravesnumberone]

Lets not forget rally was started by BJ. Now 5 for 14 since coming off the DL.

Really hope he and Justin can go nuts for the rest of the year.

[TURBO]

Can someone post the gnats gdt link again? I want to laugh

http://www.wnff.net/index.php?topic=29721.100

[thethe]

He'll get more days off as a catcher.

Yeah. Braves would really have the perfect team for the DH. Mac/Gattis would make the best C/DH combo in baseball. If for only that reason I wouldn't mind the DH being adopted.

[Runnin]

Damn FF usually delivers there.

[TURBO]

http://www.wnff.net/index.php?topic=29721.100

"I'm actually looking forward to playing crappy teams again that are more on our level. We are no competition for this Braves team. It's not even a fair fight."

[thethe]

Damn FF usually delivers there.

Yeah, I was shocked that he didn't get Gattis home. He is probably afraid of bears.

[yeezus]

http://www.wnff.net/index.php?topic=29721.100

This is insanely fun to read.

[TURBO]

Not a good start

[Runnin]

Lets not forget rally was started by BJ. Now 5 for 14 since coming off the DL.
I need stolen bases on my fantasy team. Should I pick up BJ?

[thethe]

Being effectively wild is great!

[jsebe10]

http://www.wnff.net/index.php?topic=29721.100

God that's sooo funny. It literally sounds like our fans when we struggle. Lmao...

[bravesnumberone]

As much as I like our pitching, I feel like we constantly give up leadoff hits or walks immediately after we get a lead.

[thethe]

I love Julio.

[JusticeForAll23]

Pretty sure that drew a "f*** you!" from Bryce.

[jpx7]

Harper is such a damn massive lump of fetid douche-drainage.

[thethe]

Julio looks as cool as cucumber. He wasn't intimidated by Harper at all.

[The Chosen One]

I actually think that was intentional after Harpers home run trot.

[jsebe10]

Hahaha. That's my boy Julio.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Shut up, Harper

[Dalyn]

Well.

[JusticeForAll23]

Yeah, I'm no lip-reader, but I thought I caught a "**** you!" and a "that's bull****!"

[Dalyn]

I actually think that was intentional after Harpers home run trot.

Yeah. It was a spot to walk him, so I definitely think he just decided to smack him one.

[The Chosen One]

Lol Freeman talking trash to Harper.

[jsebe10]

Y'all read julio's lips? "WTF you gonna do?". Brian wanted his ass bad

[bravesnumberone]

Bryce Harper is what, 20? I'll feel cheated if he goes his entire career without charging the mound against us and getting his ass lit up.

Douchepickle.

[Lville21]

Odds that Gio will hit McCann?

[Slippyjms]

Teheran just made me so proud :tchop:

[thethe]

I absolutely believe that was intentional. He did not like the bat flip. Tehearn is an absolute bulldog. ACE MENTALITY!

[ChadWC]

Boys and girls, we are under their skin so bad its not even funny.

[TURBO]

Love how Mac wasnt going to let Harper near Julio.

[Runnin]

Nice job Julio.

[The Chosen One]

Yeah. It was a spot to walk him, so I definitely think he just decided to smack him one.

I didn't see Freeman HBP but I imagine that's also pay back.

Glad to see Julio sticks up for his guys. And McCann.

[JusticeForAll23]

:eusa_naughty:

The hell was Gattis doing? Tonight, everything from the 3B bag to the 2B bag, and 50 feet out into LF should be for Simmons.

[cajunrevenge]

I need stolen bases on my fantasy team. Should I pick up BJ?

Pick up Jonathan Villar if your desperate. He hits like crap but atleast its at a low offensive position. I either target 20/20 hitters or just abandon stolen bases all together.

[parkvadawg]

Just like the gnats to choke after they got fired up

[jsebe10]

I actually think that was intentional after Harpers home run trot.

look at the replay of the HR. The ass flipped his bat half way down the line. That's why I called him a c@ck sucker.

[nsacpi]

Julio has a little edge to him. Remember what he did to Gerardo Parra?

[The Chosen One]

Bryce Harper is what, 20? I'll feel cheated if he goes his entire career without charging the mound against us and getting his ass lit up.

Douchepickle.

I would've preferred he charged Cameron Loe...

Or Tim Hudson. Huddy seems like a guy you'd want in a bar fight.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Boys and girls, we are under their skin so bad its not even funny.

Yes sir

[tvsportscaster]

Harper better be glad McCann got held back, because he was ready to hurt him. I, however, don't believe it was intentional, that wasn't the spot for it.

[jsebe10]

Gio isnt that kinda pitcher I don't think, but it could get ugly.

[jpx7]

Julio looks as cool as cucumber. He wasn't intimidated by Harper at all.


Love how Mac wasnt going to let Harper near Julio.

I liked the demeanor of each during that whole operation.

[parkvadawg]

Harper better be glad McCann got held back, because he was ready to hurt him. I, however, don't believe it was intentional, that wasn't the spot for it.

I 200% believe it was intentional

[Dalyn]

Harper better be glad McCann got held back, because he was ready to hurt him. I, however, don't believe it was intentional, that wasn't the spot for it.

It was the perfect spot for it. You don't face Harper there.

[Julio3000]

Es instinto, es asesino.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Bryce, you're a clown, bro

[Julio3000]

I liked the demeanor of each during that whole operation.

This.

[bravesnumberone]

I would've preferred he charged Cameron Loe...

Or Tim Hudson. Huddy seems like a guy you'd want in a bar fight.

I've always wanted to keep John Rocker on hand for such occasions. Will never forget seeing him sprint out of the bullpen in a brawl against the Phillies.

[nsacpi]

Retaliation might come tomorrow since both teams have been warned.

[Orphan Black]

The replays show Teheran saying "What chu gonna do?" to Harper...pretty funny stuff...it may have been on purpose cuz I'm sure Teheran would have pitched Harper carefully there, and rather than make a lot of pitches to walk him he just hit him.

[Runnin]

That used to be a hit for CJ.

[Dalyn]

Looks like Johnson needs a day off.

[DirkPiggler]

Of course it was intentional. It was textbook message sending - hit the guy with a good fastball on the ass. Glad to see Julio isn't a weeping gash.

[Russ2dollas]

I don't think gattis tired as much when he was the starting catcher. Yes it was earlier in the year, but I think he tires fast at LF b/c it's not his position. He has to run so much more and he has to concentrate so much more.

Gattis will likely be in better shape next year now that he is a mlb player.

I more worried about his overall game as a starting catcher than I am about his stamina.

[The Chosen One]

Gio is the child of Jorge Posada and Ted Lilly

[Julio3000]

I liked how JT was all suave but still giving Harper ****. That was pretty funny all around.

[tvsportscaster]

I take back what I said, I didn't even see the original stuff on the homerun, and Chipper thinks it was on purpose so that's enough for me.

[The Chosen One]

Retaliation might come tomorrow since both teams have been warned.

Let's get Medlen to throw a curveball at Harper's nuts.

[chopdrew]

I like how every Brave rallied around Julio, and none of the Gnats crossed the foul line. And why would Bryce Harper want to fight a team with Evan Gattis, Justin Upton, Jason Heyward, Dan Uggla, Freddie Freeman, and Brian McCann on it? That's not smart.

[sturg33]

Harper should get hit everytime with that toolbag pedophile mustache

[Russ2dollas]

awful mlb blackout rules so I can't see the game....just saw the harper bean....

we did that on purpose.

I have never seen McCann mad.....and he was Pissed.......He must hate Harper

[Julio3000]

Retaliation might come tomorrow since both teams have been warned.

I guess this **** AIN'T over.

Well, this ****. The **** he was talking about? Over.

[The Chosen One]

I take back what I said, I didn't even see the original stuff on the homerun, and Chipper thinks it was on purpose so that's enough for me.

It was Juan Francisco like.

[jsebe10]

Man...y'all got to go read the Nats board after all that...those fans are freakn nuttier than squirrel turds.

[Julio3000]

Paul Janish will cut you.

[thethe]

I don't think gattis tired as much when he was the starting catcher. Yes it was earlier in the year, but I think he tires fast at LF b/c it's not his position. He has to run so much more and he has to concentrate so much more.

Gattis will likely be in better shape next year now that he is a mlb player.

I more worried about his overall game as a starting catcher than I am about his stamina.

You aren't impressed with his catching ability? Not elite obviously but its workable for sure.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Twitter war!

Atlanta Braves ‏@Braves 7m

Clown move bro
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Washington Nationals ‏@Nationals 4m

@Braves Which part, giving up the home run, or drilling the 20-year-old on the first pitch his next time up?

[rniki10]

I didn't like seeing Jason out in the middle of that after being taken out of the game, but that was kinda awesome. I just hate that kid, such a douche. Mac looked like he was gonna kill him.

[NYCBrave]

Twitter war!

Atlanta Braves ‏@Braves 7m

Clown move bro
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Washington Nationals ‏@Nationals 4m

@Braves Which part, giving up the home run, or drilling the 20-year-old on the first pitch his next time up?

LoL! Looks like the Nats deleted the Tweet

[bravesnumberone]

I'm not saying we have to win this game, but it would be nice to keep them from coming back and catching any momentum off of it.

[Runnin]

Truconfidence from Nats GDT says "I'm serious if Gio doesnt hit Tehran, seriously, I'm done with him as a person." :eusa_dance:

[jpx7]

Truconfidence from Nats GDT says "I'm serious if Gio doesnt hit Tehran, seriously, I'm done with him as a person." :eusa_dance:

AS. A. PERSON.

[CrimsonCowboy]

LoL! Looks like the Nats deleted the Tweet

They did. LOL! Cowards

[sturg33]

I'm guessing they will hit JUpton

[bravesnumberone]

BAHAHAHAH Eat **** Desmond.

[Dalyn]

Wow. Glad he ran.

[nsacpi]

Simba

[JusticeForAll23]

You're not going to short-hop Simba.

[CrimsonCowboy]

If that was last season, that would have found a hole

[TURBO]

I bet they dont hit anybody.

[ChadWC]

Runs please.

[jpx7]

Simmons is just a straight-up numinous being.

[bravesnumberone]

We really need to beat these ****s so bad to the point attendance dwindles and they have to move the club to Montreal.

[Orphan Black]

Simmons is pretty good

[pfiggy]

Dere's dat pfarkin' Simmons kid again.......

[Gary82]

Teheran, soon to be leader of this starting rotation.

[Dalyn]

If that was last season, that would have found a hole

http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4699515652801768&pid=15.1

[rniki10]

I bet they dont hit anybody.

They really can't afford to.

[Russ2dollas]

You aren't impressed with his catching ability? Not elite obviously but its workable for sure.

Ok Catcher....more worried about his bat when has to hit every day. Not sure how he'll hit vs starters. I think he'll always crush 2 power pitch relievers.

That opposite field shot vs Gio is what I'd want to see more of to really buy in.......

[TURBO]

BJ looking better.

[The Chosen One]

You can't stop the BJ, can only hope to contain.

[thethe]

Teheran, soon to be leader of this starting rotation.

I'm using my proclamation tonight on this.

Tehearn will be a top 10 starting pitcher in baseball for the next 10 years.

[parkvadawg]

BJavious

[Dalyn]

BJ looking better.

Much.

[CrimsonCowboy]

How cool would it be if Julio hit for himself and homered. With a nice little bat flip of his own

[Dalyn]

:rock:

[thethe]

Man, if we get BJ going. WATCH OUT!

[The Chosen One]

Upton should have been out twice on two good throws.

[parkvadawg]

What a freaking jump

[yeezus]

Love that we're freaking stealing bases! Awesome BJ.

[Dalyn]

How cool would it be if Julio hit for himself and homered. With a nice little bat flip of his own

He should hit the HR and lower his head and dash around the bases, showing how it should be done.

[jpx7]

I'm using my proclamation tonight on this.

Tehearn will be a top 10 starting pitcher in baseball for the next 10 years.

KISS OF DEATH deployed.

[DirkPiggler]

You can't stop the BJ, can only hope to contain.

You're obviously not married.

[bravesnumberone]

Stupid.

[thethe]

STUPID STUPID STUPID.

[Dalyn]

You guys are going to take that well.