8-11-2013 Marlins at Braves

[BlackwaterPark]

Braves lineup:

Heyward 9
JUpton 7
Freeman 3
Gattis 2
CJohnson 5
Uggla 4
Simmons 6
Schafer 8
Minor 1


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[Bravesfan205]

Glad to see Freddi left the top of the order the same even with Schafer back

[BlackwaterPark]

McCann with another day off with knee soreness.

[parkvadawg]

Glad to see Freddi left the top of the order the same even with Schafer back

100% agree

[Tapate50]

Lets take the series. C'mon Bravos!

[Tapate50]

Heyward is just trying to wear down the second basemen of the NL so they are exhausted by the time the playoffs roll around

[thethe]

Everyone they have throws hard.

[TURBO]

well that sucked

[Lville21]

Terrible jump by Justin, but the previous play should've been caught, and this should be a 1-0 game in the bottom of the 2nd.

[jason27nc]

Were awful. They should all be sent down to the minors.

[jsebe10]

Terrible jump by Justin, but the previous play should've been caught, and this should be a 1-0 game in the bottom of the 2nd.

Agreed. Yea, you won 14 in a row and all, but teams aren't going to be scared. Gotta do more than just show up...Bj, Dan, Gattis,

[NinersSBChamps]

A losing streak is expected. Or a 3-7 type stretch.

[tvsportscaster]

Not good early, it looks like the Braves are just kind of sleep walking through things right now. We don't need to go into a funk now.

[weso1]

Well, that wasn't a very fun inning to watch.

[Lville21]

Atlanta has lost only two home series all year:

3 out of 5 to New York
2 out of 3 to Miami


Let's not make this a trend to lose at home to the lowly (yet young and improving) Fishies.

[weso1]

Good start to our comeback. A little ABC baseball.

[weso1]

Too bad for Minor that he's going to be charged for 3 earned runs in the third. Really should only be one earned run, but that's the way it goes sometimes.

[bravesnumberone]

Pretty lame if we lose another home series to the freaking Marlins.

[Gary82]

Don't expect the team to keep up its torrid pace. There'll probably be a cool down phase.

After the Braves won 15 in a row in 2000, they went 4-6 in their next 10 games.
After winning 13 in a row in 1992, 5-5
And after starting the year winning 13 in a row in 1982, 4-6

[tiger2vette2]

Did Chip just say Joe Girardi should be manager of the year?

wtf?

[sentenza]

Time to score!
Come on CJ!

[sentenza]

No GDT on Scout? Ugh!!!

[jsebe10]

100$ says Simmons pops out to short left and Freddie can't tag

[TURBO]

pop up

[Five]

Terrible AB

[bravesnumberone]

****ing garbage is what that was. Right back to the bull****.

[emk418]

So frustrating

[thethe]

This would be horrible if no runs were put on. Come on Jordan!

[holden]

This ump blows.

[Lville21]

CJ needs a couple of days off -- he is now 3-20 this week.

[TURBO]

Johnson AB was the killer

[AUTiger7222]

Typical Braves BS!

[Lville21]

That inning was definitely reminiscent of the pre-streak Braves.

[holden]

CJ needs a couple of days off -- he is now 3-20 this week.

He gave himself a day off yesterday.

[jsebe10]

This would be horrible if no runs were put on. Come on Jordan!

Agreed. But I don't know why anyone would be surprised. Simmons is not a good hitter. Can glove it like a beast, but he sucks ass at the plate. He may run into a few here and there, but he's not a guy you want up there in pressure situations.

[mfree80]

Johnson AB was the killer

This! Gotta at least put it in play in that situation.

[jpack1]

Looked like the pre streak braves there. Bad inning.

[holden]

Typical Braves BS!

lol

[TURBO]

Why do we get notification and emails when people quote one of our post.

[Lville21]

Andrelton's OPS with men on base is embarrassing

[Heyward]

Runners on first and third, no outs, don't score at all, quite pathetic.

Could of at least cut the lead to 1.

[AUTiger7222]

Why do we get notification and emails when people quote one of our post.

I was just about to ask the same question. It's annoying!

[thethe]

This ump is killing me right now.

[stpeteirish]

This ump is killing me right now.

same crap as last night, outside corner extended for Marlins pitchers.

[jsebe10]

Damn good swing JHey

[thethe]

I was just about to ask the same question. It's annoying!

Easy tiger. Lockhart is doing what he can do consistently improve the board. Post your questions or concerns in the tech section please.

[Five]

Why the F would you bunt there

[thethe]

Dont do that. You are the hottest hitter in baseball.

[Gary82]

Somebody tell me WHY IN GODS GREEN EARTH WAS JUP BUNTING!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?

[Gary82]

If Justin bunted on his own, he is a fawkin moron. If Fredi made him bunt, he should be fired.

[thethe]

Stupid play that ends in an injury. Wow.

[jsebe10]

If Justin bunted on his own, he is a fawkin moron. If Fredi made him bunt, he should be fired.

Fredi is an idiot....but even he would never do that.

[bravesnumberone]

Unbe****inglievable. I just don't even....

[TURBO]

boooom time

[thethe]

Freddie is the tits!

[jsebe10]

MVP MVP MVP MVP MVP

[Five]

Another reason why you don't bunt

[Gary82]

Thank you Freddie. Thank you for swinging.

[cajunrevenge]

Another reason why you don't bunt

Well he could have hit into a double play.

[TURBO]

I dont agree with the bunt, but the third basemen was super deep. A few more feet down the line and the bases would have been loaded for one of our best hitters.

[Five]

I know JUP was 0 for his last 6, you still don't bunt in that situation.

[TURBO]

He got injured becuase he was hustling. you cant get upset about that. Had nothing to do with the bunt. You guys are unreal. Get on his case all the time for not hustling then get upset when he does it.

[thethe]

I dont agree with the bunt, but the third basemen was super deep. A few more feet down the line and the bases would have been loaded for one of our best hitters.

Yeah, it looked like UPton did that on his own. Still dont' like it but he pushes it a little more and you're right...the bases are juiced.

[bravesnumberone]

He's been absolutely on fire lately. Swing the bat. Nice job, Freddie.

[sentenza]

Nice to see Alvarez pitch count is going high now!
He will be out soon!
We will hit the bullpen more!

[jpack1]

Thank you Freddie.

[sentenza]

btw:
First homer Alvarez gives up all season!

[jsebe10]

That Marlins SS is nasty. He's going to be a beast.

[jsebe10]

Hey CJ....swing at everything.

[AUTiger7222]

Easy tiger. Lockhart is doing what he can do consistently improve the board. Post your questions or concerns in the tech section please.

Why did you single me out? I didn't even post the question.

[bravesnumberone]

Well I guess we got Schafer back just in time. BJ needs to freaking step it up now.

[stpeteirish]

CJ suddendly sucks and he's all we got at 3b

[sentenza]

Please don't give up these three runs, we scored last inning!
Come on Minor!

[bravesnumberone]

Well there went that lead. Now let's get it back. It's the Marlins.....

[sentenza]

I hope it's really only a cramp for Justin!
ANother injury will be horrible!

[Five]

I hope it's really only a cramp for Justin!
ANother injury will be horrible!

DOB tweeted that it was just a left hamstring cramp. Let's hope that's it.

[Dalyn]

CJ suddendly sucks and he's all we got at 3b

Seriously? He just needs a day or two off. He's almost played longer than any time in his past, and he is doing an excellent job.

[bravesnumberone]

DOB tweeted that it was just a left hamstring cramp. Let's hope that's it.

If so, that's two games in a row we've gotten exceptionally lucky.

[bravesnumberone]

Seriously? He just needs a day or two off. He's almost played longer than any time in his past, and he is doing an excellent job.

He needs a day or three off, but we can't really give that to him until we get another infielder with a bat.

[Dalyn]

He needs a day or three off, but we can't really give that to him until we get another infielder with a bat.


Sure we can. Janish is fine with this kind of lead in the division.

[sentenza]

Why did I now get mails, when somebody qouted a post of mine?
Has it to do with this "mentioned" and "tagged" thing?

[thethe]

Good 7 innings Mike.

[Dalyn]

Why did I now get mails, when somebody qouted a post of mine?
Has it to do with this "mentioned" and "tagged" thing?

Just turn it off in the settings.

[bravesnumberone]

Sure we can. Janish is fine with this kind of lead in the division.

And that would leave us without a backup IF unless we just have to bring CJ back in.

[stpeteirish]

Good 7 innings Mike.

yeah, he's set to leadoff I think we have to hit for him. Joey T, Janish and 2 injured catchers is all we've got left.

[bravesnumberone]

Solid work from Minor today. He got screwed a bit in that second inning. We need to win this game.

[stpeteirish]

Ruggiano is now 0 for 42 he's closing in on the all time mark. I guess most guys get DFA'd before they can go 0 for 46.

[Dalyn]

And that would leave us without a backup IF unless we just have to bring CJ back in.


He just needs rest. He wouldn't be 'unavailable.' This started when he got sick. Imagine that weakened him some.

[sentenza]

Just turn it off in the settings.

Where can I find this setting? It's not under E-Mail general settings!

[Dalyn]

Good at-bat.

[stpeteirish]

Sure we can. Janish is fine with this kind of lead in the division.

we already have three #8 hitters in the everyday lineup, Janish would give us four.

[thethe]

Terdo!

[sentenza]

I like walks to start an inning!

[Dalyn]

Where can I find this setting? It' not und E-Mail general settings!

Turn off emails from admin.

[thethe]

Please don't bunt Jason. PLEASE!

[Dalyn]

Very nice! Closer than I thought it was going to be. Good slide.

[thethe]

That was close. Heyward is really hitting the ball HARD now.

Great slide!

[Five]

Please don't bunt Jason. PLEASE!

Exactly, then he rips one into right.

[sentenza]

Great AB, Jason!
Now win it!

Will they pitch to BJ?

[bravesnumberone]

Oh Lord, BJ up. Need that behind the couch emoticon.

[Five]

Will they pitch to BJ?

I would.

[cajunrevenge]

Terd Burglar stole third with that great slide. Thought he was gonna be out.

[thethe]

Nice, BJ hit that hard.

Good baserunning by Terdo.

[Dalyn]

Just missed a triple, but I will take it.

[david55]

Jason is some lead off hitter .....:tchop:

[Dalyn]

Sure looked like he left third early.

[thethe]

Come on Gattis. Blow the game wide open please.

[nsacpi]

Looked like he left early.

[Dalyn]

:tchop:

[thethe]

YAY!!! Oso Blanco is back.

Hasn't hit with power in a while.

[nsacpi]

The Bear

[Five]

Bear Bear Bear

[bravesnumberone]

Da Bear.

[Dalyn]

Chris is still right on the ball, just a little slow.

[sentenza]

40% to score 2 more runs this inning!

After this long time, hit a homer, Evan!

[thethe]

Gattis had some really nice plate appearances today. Don't like the first pitch swing there but as long as he is showing the abilitily to go center/right field thats a good sign.

[thethe]

Time for another 14 game winning streak!

[Dalyn]

Slow worked! Got around late and doubled to right. How about that?

[cajunrevenge]

Marlins outfield defense is waffling.

[Five]

Thanks for playing so shallow Gian.

[sentenza]

2-run double for CJ!
THe right time for his 1st hit today!

8-4! I think we will win it now! And we don't need Craig!

[Dalyn]

The streak is over. We need to start resting people/getting bench players some playing time.

[parkvadawg]

Great poise. This team makes me smile.

[weso1]

So nice to see this offense like this after that long stretch of crappiness.

[Dalyn]

Like running for Chris.

[Five]

The streak is over. We need to start resting people/getting bench players some playing time.

I couldn't agree more.

[bravesnumberone]

First and foremost, Uggla needs a day off before anyone.

[thethe]

I hope we get to keep both Mac and Evan next year.

[Dalyn]

First and foremost, Uggla needs a day off before anyone.

Yeah. Enough getting THAT bench player playing time.

[parkvadawg]

I couldn't agree more.

To a extent. Get folks rested but a want the number 1 seed

[thethe]

Uggla is a real issue. If he continues this horrible stretch, which honestly does anyone doubt, he is going to be impossible to unload in the offseason. He just can't be back next year IMO. Need to go in a different direction. Even if it saves 3-5 million per year Wren has to trade him.

[Five]

To a extent. Get folks rested but a want the number 1 seed

Right. My only concern is the same thing happening that happened before the AS break.

[bravesnumberone]

To a extent. Get folks rested but a want the number 1 seed

This. Getting homefield is essential to our hopes of reaching the WS. Rest the guys once a week, Mac twice a week maybe. But keep the focus on winning series. I've had enough in past years of us coasting into the playoffs. Keep the edge.

[cajunrevenge]

The streak is over. We need to start resting people/getting bench players some playing time.

Should wait till September for that when we have expanded rosters. Even with the division over we are still in a race for home field advantage which is a big deal for this team.

[Garmel]

****ing Uggla.

[thethe]

Ugh, can't stand watching Uggla anymore.

[Gary82]

Sit Uggla. Jesus.

[cajunrevenge]

Hard to blame Freeman for that it bounced way higher than it looked like it would.

[Five]

It's getting to the point where it's almost comical he's still playing everday.

[bravesnumberone]

I mean how hard is it to throw the ball to first base?

[cajunrevenge]

I dont understand why Fredi doesnt put Janish in the game for Uggla when its late and we are up by a few runs. We dont need to score more, just keep them from scoring. What other reason is there for Janish being on the roster other than being a defensive replacement.

[bravesnumberone]

From now on, if Fredi insists on putting Janish in late, it needs to be for Uggla, not Johnson.

[Five]

Kid in the stands has a better glove than Uggla.

[sentenza]

Mariano gave up 2 HRs to blow a save!
Time to retire! :winking0016::winking0016:

[bravesnumberone]

Good job by Avilan there.

[Gary82]

I can't get over how awesome our bullpen is. Even without EOF and Venters (though I was trusting him less and less). Avilan and Walden have stepped up big time.

[sentenza]

Wow!
3-run error by Goldsmith!
Zeke Spruill is pitching for Arizona!

[jsebe10]

I don't get why Uggla is in there either.

I've never seen a more irrelevant player than Paul Janish

[thethe]

Multi-hit game twice over!

[parkvadawg]

Jason obviously needed to be traded for middle relief

[Gary82]

I have my doubts that Heyward doesn't even not love baseball.

[jsebe10]

I am very proud of Jason for turning his season and possibly his Braves career around. Very happy for him.

[cajunrevenge]

Heyward about to get to .250. Amazing considering where he was at the all star break.

[Garmel]

*sigh* BJ being BJ.

[bravesnumberone]

Nice to see the offense coming back around today.

[parkvadawg]

I am very proud of Jason for turning his season and possibly his Braves career around. Very happy for him.

Lol. His career was never in jeopardy with the braves. Cooler heads realized that

[JusticeForAll23]

I have my doubts that Heyward doesn't even not love baseball.
Meh...4/5 isn't anything special. If he truly loved baseball, he'd have gone 5/5.

[jsebe10]

Lol. His career was never in jeopardy with the braves. Cooler heads realized that

I was being facetious.

[bravesnumberone]

No, if Heyward loved baseball, he would have already been doing this his entire career and on his way to being Ken Griffey Jr.

[Gary82]

No, if Heyward loved baseball, he would have already been doing this his entire career and on his way to being Ken Griffey Jr.

Yeah, Ken Griffey Jr. stopped loving baseball in the second half of his career. Not his first.

[TURBO]

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[sentenza]

This is a start for a new 14 game winning streak!

[sentenza]

Only 9 pages in ths GDT!
This site is fading fast! Will prob. be dead in a few weeks!
Has JS joint this forum?

:banana::cooter:

[cajunrevenge]

Despite losing the streak I cant say I am disappointing by winning 2/3. Thats the goal of every 3 game series, sweeps are just gravy on top.

[benchguy]

guess the party is over, the complainer are back after only one loss..


Fredi is an idiot....but even he would never do that.

[The Chosen One]

I'm gone for 1 day and you guys only make 9 pages GDT?

I'm going to fire you all and send you back to the motherland where you will be breastfed with rich nutrients and intellect by mother Patio and father Jerry.

[Mrs. Meta]

I'm gone for 1 day and you guys only make 9 pages GDT?

I'm going to fire you all and send you back to the motherland where you will be breastfed with rich nutrients and intellect by mother Patio and father Jerry.

Tbh, I've been on the road all day, figured I did the braves a favor by vacating the premises :Alone:

[yeezus]

I'm gone for 1 day and you guys only make 9 pages GDT?

I'm going to fire you all and send you back to the motherland where you will be breastfed with rich nutrients and intellect by mother Patio and father Jerry.

When you're not around we don't feel pressured to post here constantly. We're free to do what we want, so we went back to scout for the day and got their GDT to 20 pages.

[bravesnumberone]

I tried to remain limited today because honestly, I have a wife and a dog. I don't want Patio and/or Jerry hunting me down.

That and Uggla and BJ have got to be the two most frustrating players on this planet.

[Heyward]

Good win today.

I don't get on Fredi much but why use Avilan with a four run lead. Downs/Varvaro/Ayala can get the final six outs.

Especially with Walden out a few more days.

[Heyward]

Despite losing the streak I cant say I am disappointing by winning 2/3. Thats the goal of every 3 game series, sweeps are just gravy on top.

Not to mention Kimbrel got some much needed rest.

[BremanFan88]

I'm gone for 1 day and you guys only make 9 pages GDT?

I'm going to fire you all and send you back to the motherland where you will be breastfed with rich nutrients and intellect by mother Patio and father Jerry.

All the bots you created have a hard time interacting with each other when you're gone.

[BremanFan88]

Good win today.

I don't get on Fredi much but why use Avilan with a four run lead. Downs/Varvaro/Ayala can get the final six outs.

Especially with Walden out a few more days.

Fredi hasn't met a lefty reliever that he won't use everyday...even off days...

[Heyward]

Fredi hasn't met a lefty reliever that he won't use everyday...even off days...

Sadly true, was hoping with Downs he would lessen his workload, of course not...

[cajunrevenge]

Pirates lose, 1.5 games up on home field advantage.

[buck7580]

Uggla is "hitting" .059 in August.

[jpack1]

Hitting is a relative term with Uggla.

[Runnin]

LOL at the old veteran telling the story about the smell of burning skin during the game. You don't hear that everyday.

I'll bet everyone in his family watching was saying "Oh grandpa, please, not that story again!"

[pfiggy]

I'm gone for 1 day and you guys only make 9 pages GDT?

I'm going to fire you all and send you back to the motherland where you will be breastfed with rich nutrients and intellect by mother Patio and father Jerry.

Actually the site was unavailable to me all day yesterday, for some unknown reason. Much like Dish not broadcasting the game cuz they have their pants in a wad, even tho I'm paying the assholes to see the games.

[sentenza]

I'm gone for 1 day and you guys only make 9 pages GDT?

I'm going to fire you all and send you back to the motherland where you will be breastfed with rich nutrients and intellect by mother Patio and father Jerry.

I only say 211 user names by one person! Now everything is crystal clear! :cooter:

I did my best posting 17 times here! :-)

[BlackwaterPark]

Pretty sure we have won every time I made the GDT :)

[AUTiger7222]

Heyward about to get to .250. Amazing considering where he was at the all star break.

Since June 3rd Jason Heyward has just ripped it up.

.299/.380/.477 (.857) - 56 G, 243 PA, 214 AB, 37 R, 64 H, 12 2B, 1 3B, 8 HR, 25 RBI, 26 BB, 37 SO, 1 SB

[emk418]

I just don't understand how Uggla just continues to get a free pass with this team. He's one of the worst all around players in baseball right now and we are in the middle of a pennant race.

[Heyward]

I just don't understand how Uggla just continues to get a free pass with this team. He's one of the worst all around players in baseball right now and we are in the middle of a pennant race.

Who do you sit him for.

Janish, who is all glove and no bat?

[Braves1976]

I just don't understand how Uggla just continues to get a free pass with this team. He's one of the worst all around players in baseball right now and we are in the middle of a pennant race.

Keep in mind, Uggla and Fredi have a father and son type relationship. So as long as Fredi is here we might not even look to trade Uggla.

[AUTiger7222]

Who do you sit him for.

Janish, who is all glove and no bat?

Pastornicky!

[Heyward]

Pastornicky!

Don't disagree but not happening unfortunately.

[AUTiger7222]

Don't disagree but not happening unfortunately.

Unfortunately.

[57Brave]

Best record in baseball. If it's not broke, don't fix it

[emk418]

Who do you sit him for.

Janish, who is all glove and no bat?

I give Pastornicky a shot or pick someone up.

[PawPawMaxwell]

Keep in mind, Uggla and Fredi have a father and son type relationship. So as long as Fredi is here we might not even look to trade Uggla.

God, I certainly hope this was posted with sarcasm intent.

[Heyward]

God, I certainly hope this was posted with sarcasm intent.

Sadly, somewhat true.

But it's going to be near impossible to trade him.

Will be 34 next year, and 25 million owed. Worse contracts have been traded but Frank would have to eat a lot to move him. May not be worth it.

[Braves1976]

Sadly, somewhat true.

But it's going to be near impossible to trade him.

Will be 34 next year, and 25 million owed. Worse contracts have been traded but Frank would have to eat a lot to move him. May not be worth it.

There's nothing somewhat about what I stated, IMO. They are like father and son and I only stated that they "might not" look to move him. I didn't say it wasn't possible or totally rule it out. I simply don't see Fredi supporting trading Uggla given their relationship, etc. Plus there's the issue of contract that effects consideration.

[JCarbo76]

I just don't understand how Uggla just continues to get a free pass with this team. He's one of the worst all around players in baseball right now and we are in the middle of a pennant race.

95 National Leaguers have at least 300 plate appearances. 88 of them have fewer Home Runs than Dan Uggla. 91 of them have fewer walks. Translated: He is 7th in the NL in homers and 4th in walks. Those things have value.

Yeah, his batting average is horrendous, but it simply does not tell the whole story. Then you add the fact that he is a great base runner and plays solid defense (and yeah I know what the defensive metrics say), you have a player with value--not as much as his contract calls for certainly, but unless you can show me an available 2B who would contribute more to the Braves winning THIS season, I vote we roll with Uggla.

[AUTiger7222]

Keep in mind, Uggla and Fredi have a father and son type relationship. So as long as Fredi is here we might not even look to trade Uggla.

Yep. Goes back to their Florida days. Uggla was only going into his 2nd MLB season when Fredi got hired.

[Braves1976]

Uggla is actually having one of his worst seasons defensively. He's now equaled his worst at -15 DRS (defensive runs saved) on the year. But time and time again Simmons, Freeman and our great pitching picks him up. This last game is a perfect example of that, where he makes a two base error to start an inning. But thanks to great pitching the runner was stranded at second base.

Now Uggla did have a good season defensively last year. But when it counted in the Wild Card game he was bad fitting more his track record.

[emk418]

Sadly, somewhat true.

But it's going to be near impossible to trade him.

Will be 34 next year, and 25 million owed. Worse contracts have been traded but Frank would have to eat a lot to move him. May not be worth it.

I completely understand that he will be almost impossible to trade. All I'm asking is that come September, if/when he's still playing like this....we need to field our best team in a pennant race. Period. Wren needs to go and get a strong backup that can take over if needed.

[Heyward]

I completely understand that he will be almost impossible to trade. All I'm asking is that come September, if/when he's still playing like this....we need to field our best team in a pennant race. Period. Wren needs to go and get a strong backup that can take over if needed.

As posted above, he draws a lot walks, has power, plays decent defense, has value, not totally useless like you claim.

You can't have an All Star at every spot.

And who could we get that's better, I'd like to hear this.