GDT 9/3/13: Mets (Torres) @ Braves (Medlen) 7:10 PM

[NYCBrave]

Braves:

1. B.J. Upton (R) CF
2. Justin Upton (R) RF
3. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
4. Brian McCann (L) C
5. Chris Johnson (R) 3B
6. Evan Gattis (R) LF
7. Dan Uggla (R) 2B
8. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS
9. Kris Medlen (S) P

Mets:

TBA

[NYCBrave]

This was also announced earlier today, via Rotoworld:



Astros acquired C Matt Pagnozzi from the Braves in exchange for cash considerations.

Jason Castro's strained knee forced Houston's hand. Already playing without concussed backup catchers Carlos Corporan and Max Stassi, the Astros' only other healthy catcher is 31-year-old rookie Cody Clark. Pagnozzi is en route to Houston and will be active for Tuesday's game.

[MadduxFanII]

Fredi's just trolling us at this point. He's up 15 games, has the division just about locked up and he's thinking, "Let's screw around with the jerks over at ChopCountry. Get me Shanks in here, I'm going to give some anonymous quotes trashing Heyward's approach to recovering from his broken jaw."

[Heyward]

Actually like it, except for Uggla...

[NinersSBChamps]

Need Elliot. More Elliot please.

[NinersSBChamps]

Jordan goes 4-5 with 3 SB and gets benched the next game.

[Heyward]

Jordan goes 4-5 with 3 SB and gets benched the next game.

Umm, you know he hurt his back, right?

He's day to day, just giving him some rest.

[Braves1976]

This was also announced earlier today, via Rotoworld:



Astros acquired C Matt Pagnozzi from the Braves in exchange for cash considerations.

Jason Castro's strained knee forced Houston's hand. Already playing without concussed backup catchers Carlos Corporan and Max Stassi, the Astros' only other healthy catcher is 31-year-old rookie Cody Clark. Pagnozzi is en route to Houston and will be active for Tuesday's game.

I am happy for Matt, hopefully he does well with the Astros and stays in the Majors.

[NYCBrave]

Jordan goes 4-5 with 3 SB and gets benched the next game.

I'm guessing you just read the box score and didn't watch the game or read any recaps.

[Dalyn]

Looks nice! Great to see BJ at the top.

Need Uggla to step up.

https://sphotos-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/q71/s720x720/1235549_333582486779346_1472841267_n.jpg

[NinersSBChamps]

I'm guessing you just read the box score and didn't watch the game or read any recaps.

Good guess. I am finished paying for Braves games.

[stpeteirish]

I am happy for Matt, hopefully he does well with the Astros and stays in the Majors.

So how much money do you get for a minor league catcher from a team 40 games under .500? Can't be much.

[cajunrevenge]

There are other ways to watch them.

[thethe]

Rooting for Gattis to get hot again!

[Braves1976]

So how much money do you get for a minor league catcher from a team 40 games under .500? Can't be much.

Very little for a Major league team, but Matt would've been a minor league free agent again anyway. Plus Matt has already played in the Majors and did well as a back-up. So he was a good choice for Houston given their injuries. Further, Matt came here expecting a Major league job. If you recall a lot of media talk early pretty much called him a lock to make our team. But Gattis changed all that so in the end it didn't happen. Good job by the Braves doing right by him. We just didn't have room for him here.

[NinersSBChamps]

There are other ways to watch them.
I have only found choppy and pretty much awful streams online. Littered with ads makes it even more frustrating. I can wait until the playoffs or a national game if we have any left.

[Julio3000]

Fredi's just trolling us at this point. He's up 15 games, has the division just about locked up and he's thinking, "Let's screw around with the jerks over at ChopCountry. Get me Shanks in here, I'm going to give some anonymous quotes trashing Heyward's approach to recovering from his broken jaw."

Anonymous source was quoted as saying that if you can't eat through a straw AND still hit major league pitching from a painkiller haze, you probably don't love baseball.

[Lville21]

Need this win to get the series because I have no hope tomorrow (Gee vs. Loe).

[stpeteirish]

I have only found choppy and pretty much awful streams online. Littered with ads makes it even more frustrating. I can wait until the playoffs or a national game if we have any left.

wouldn't be surprised if there are no more national games; they like pennat races and we really aren't in one.

[NinersSBChamps]

wouldn't be surprised if there are no more national games; they like pennat races and we really aren't in one.

Yeah that's true. Maybe I could catch a game on MLBN sometime.

[bravebonebook]

wouldn't be surprised if there are no more national games; they like pennat races and we really aren't in one.

But, but I thought the Nats were starting a historic run to make it close...?

[Orphan Black]

Haha...yep...the Nats have to go 21-4 just to get to 90 wins. That would be miraculous if they did given how poorly they've played.

[Orphan Black]

It will be funny if the Nats lose tonight against the Phils as they have Kevin Frandsen batting 3rd tonight...you read that right Kevin Frandsen is batting third for the Phils.

[cajunrevenge]

It will be funny if the Nats lose tonight against the Phils as they have Kevin Frandsen batting 3rd tonight...you read that right Kevin Frandsen is batting third for the Phils.

Who are you to doubt Kevin Frandsen

[stpeteirish]

Who are you to doubt Kevin Frandsen

Ryne Sandberg trying to lock down that job. Actually, I kind of wonder if he wouldn't be better off not getting it.

[thethe]

Meds control has progressively gotten better each month it seems.

[thethe]

Great sign. Gattis took something off his swing and went the other way.

[Julio3000]

Well, he went the other way.

[Braves1976]

Man, Gattis has a double there if not for Lagares who is a great defender. Great play by him or that's a double.

[thethe]

WE WANT LASTELLA!

[thethe]

And the bear pounced on that opportunity.

[Braves1976]

Uggla is still terrible, if he doesn't turn it around soon I'd bench him come playoff time.

Gattis takes second base, nice!

[thethe]

Uggla is still terrible, if he doesn't turn it around soon I'd bench him come playoff time.

Gattis takes second base, nice!

BJ at second base. That is all.

[Julio3000]

Uggla is still terrible, if he doesn't turn it around soon I'd bench him come playoff time.

Gattis takes second base, nice!

For whom? Elliot? Janish?

[stpeteirish]

It doesn't appear that LASIK has made any difference whatsoever with the Owl.

[cajunrevenge]

BJ at second base. That is all.

I dont think you know what you are asking for. Last time BJ played 2B he was Brooks Conrad in the playoffs kind of bad.

[jsebe10]

For whom? Elliot? Janish?

It doesn't matter. Preferably for LaStella but yea, Johnson will do. He's not going to turn anything around. Period. He blows. We need to cut our loses and move on.

[thethe]

I dont think you know what you are asking for. Last time BJ played 2B he was Brooks Conrad in the playoffs kind of bad.

I'm sorry but I do not believe that BJ can be worse than Uggla defensively. Sure, he probably won't be any good but I just can't stand seeing Uggla at bat anymore.

[Julio3000]

BJ at second base.

You can campaign for that all you want, but it will be about as successful as asking your wife for the same thing.

[Braves1976]

For whom? Elliot? Janish?

Probably EJ, I know he isn't much with the bat but he saves runs at second. He has 11 DRS in not even 400 innings at second base this year (including a few runs saved for us). Uggla is the opposite and one of the worst at second, -15 DRS or something this year. So if neither is hitting much I'll go with the great defense at second base (sorta like we did with Lemke in the past). If EJ somehow gets a hit he can steal second too.

That said, I wanted La Stella and Pastornicky before that of course. But that's not happening so our options are very slim.

[Julio3000]

It doesn't matter. Preferably for LaStella but yea, Johnson will do. He's not going to turn anything around. Period. He blows. We need to cut our loses and move on.

And he's worse than Elliot Johnson?

[thethe]

BJ is looking better everyday.

[Julio3000]

Elliot Johnson has a .573 OPS in 600+ big league PAs. He can steal a base, sure, but you can grow an Evan Gattis-esque beard in between his appearances on base.

[Braves1976]

And he's worse than Elliot Johnson?

Are you asking if Uggla is worse than EJ? If you factor in defense and how both are hitting right now, yes. But if Uggla turns it on before the playoffs that could change. So it depends on how that goes I reckon. Either way, I'd still bring in EJ for defense at second late in games the playoffs.

[jsebe10]

And he's worse than Elliot Johnson?

I'm not going to sit here and have a pissing contest....Get that homeless guy on Hank Aaron Blvd right outside the stadium who offers to give you directions then once you make the mistake of giving him some spare change bc he runs off and buys smack with it, a chance at 2nd for all I give a damn. We can't take another year of Dan's horse ****. Look like Tarzan, play like Jane.

[thethe]

Please lets have this Medlen in the postseason. Pretty please.....

[cajunrevenge]

I'm sorry but I do not believe that BJ can be worse than Uggla defensively. Sure, he probably won't be any good but I just can't stand seeing Uggla at bat anymore.

He made 172 errors in 4 minor league seasons. He fielding % in the majors at 2B was .952. Uggla's career worse is .976. Now factor in that BJ would probably do worse than that .952 because he hasnt played the position in 6 years. Uggla is not the worst fielding 2B in the game, not even close to it.

[Braves1976]

Anyone notice that how often Medlen gives up extra base hits after TheThe praises him in posts (game threads)? It's been going on a lot this year. Thankfully I am not superstitious, lol.

[Julio3000]

I'm not going to sit here and have a pissing contest....Get that homeless guy on Hank Aaron Blvd right outside the stadium who offers to give you directions then once you make the mistake of giving him some spare change bc he runs off and buys smack with it, a chance at 2nd for all I give a damn. We can't take another year of Dan's horse ****. Look like Tarzan, play like Jane.

I, also, prefer to conduct pissing contests while standing up.

[Garmel]

Medlen's curve, changeup, and two seamer have a lot of bite tonight.

[stpeteirish]

He made 172 errors in 4 minor league seasons. He fielding % in the majors at 2B was .952. Uggla's career worse is .976. Now factor in that BJ would probably do worse than that .952 because he hasnt played the position in 6 years. Uggla is not the worst fielding 2B in the game, not even close to it.

BJ actually played 2b? When?

[weso1]

Medlen's curve, changeup, and two seamer have a lot of bite tonight.

I was about to post the same thing. He looks like the dominant Medlen tonight. How big of a boost would it be if we got that guy heading into the playoffs?

[Braves1976]

BJ actually played 2b? When?

Yep, I remember when he was still a second baseman. But they are not moving him back now, so I am not sure why it's worth debating.

[thethe]

I was about to post the same thing. He looks like the dominant Medlen tonight. How big of a boost would it be if we got that guy heading into the playoffs?

Warm feelings emerging...can't control them.

[Braves1976]

I, also, prefer to conduct pissing contests while standing up.

I appreciate your humor and I'm not sure why he took offense to your fair questions. I had no issue answering them, we might even end up agreeing if Uggla turns things around. But right now he looks really lost at the plate, IMO.

[thethe]

The results are nice but I can't stand how often he swings at the first pitch.

[Braves1976]

Gattis is now 2-2, welcome back!

[thethe]

uggla is straight garbage right now. I'd rather any of our other options out there. He bring NOTHING to the plate anymore.

[jsebe10]

I appreciate your humor and I'm not sure why he took offense to your fair questions. I had no issue answering them, we might even end up agreeing if Uggla turns things around. But right now he looks really lost at the plate, IMO.

I didn't take any offense to anything that was said. I'm just tired of people trying to defend this over payed clown. It's September into his 3rd year of his 5 year deal and he's never cracked .250 hitting since he's been here. He needs to leave or renegotiate that bull sht contract.

[cajunrevenge]

BJ actually played 2b? When?

2007 he had 48 games at 2B. He was like the anti-Andrelton when playing the infield. In 04 they actually let him play 16 games at SS. He had a brutal .901 fielding %. Gattis could probably play 2B just as well as BJ.

[thethe]

2007 he had 48 games at 2B. He was like the anti-Andrelton when playing the infield. In 04 they actually let him play 16 games at SS. He had a brutal .901 fielding %. Gattis could probably play 2B just as well as BJ.

Huge sample size there. I don't expect him to be good at second base. I don't care what the numbers say...Uggla is a horrible second baseman and is now even worse at the plate.

[Braves1976]

I didn't take any offense to anything that was said. I'm just tired of people trying to defend this over payed clown. It's September into his 3rd year of his 5 year deal and he's never cracked .250 hitting since he's been here. He needs to leave or renegotiate that bull sht contract.

What I find interesting is how many defend him or BJ Upton, etc. While the Gattis bashing on this forum gets crazy bad if he does anything wrong.

[thethe]

What I find interesting is how many defend him or BJ Upton, etc. While the Gattis bashing on this forum gets crazy bad if he does anything wrong.

There aren't many Gattis bashers. Its just a couple of people who looked bad early on and "dissapeared" but now are trying to get some talk in now that he is struggling.

[Julio3000]

I appreciate your humor and I'm not sure why he took offense to your fair questions. I had no issue answering them, we might even end up agreeing if Uggla turns things around. But right now he looks really lost at the plate, IMO.

Uggla is turrible right now, for sure. I just don't see how replacing him with any generic scrappy white dude (tm) is any improvement.

That said, I could be swayed by the defense argument if things stay as they are.

[Garmel]

uggla is straight garbage right now. I'd rather any of our other options out there. He bring NOTHING to the plate anymore.

Yep. I want to see what La Stella can do. Has anybody seen La Stella's stats for his last ten games? We've gotta give him a try.

[thethe]

Why can't we hit Carlos Torres?

[thethe]

Yep. I want to see what La Stella can do. Has anybody seen La Stella's stats for his last ten games? We've gotta give him a try.

He wouldn't even be eligible for the postseason right?

[Braves1976]

There aren't many Gattis bashers. Its just a couple of people who looked bad early on and "dissapeared" but now are trying to get some talk in now that he is struggling.

Call it what you will, but I saw a lot of nonsense posted regarding Gattis in game threads for a while.

[Julio3000]

Gee-Loe was a southern rapper who caught a murder beef, no?

[stpeteirish]

Why can't we hit Carlos Torres?

Beats me, but he's not striking anyone out so we should break thru eventually.

[Garmel]

He wouldn't even be eligible for the postseason right?

That I don't know. Don't you just have to be in the organization to qualify?

[Braves1976]

Uggla is turrible right now, for sure. I just don't see how replacing him with any generic scrappy white dude (tm) is any improvement.

That said, I could be swayed by the defense argument if things stay as they are.

Fair enough. Just so you know, I usually agree with you so when you and I disagree, then I do consider if I am overreacting. So like you I could be swayed depending on how Uggla and his potential replacements do the rest of this month.

That said, I didn't realize how great EJ was defensively till I watched him play for us (and looked more at his numbers at second). He really seems to be great defensively at second. If he could only hit more than he does.

[thethe]

That I don't know. Don't you just have to be in the organization to qualify?

I think he needs to be on the 40 man but someone can correct me if I am wrong.

[Julio3000]

Yep. I want to see what La Stella can do. Has anybody seen La Stella's stats for his last ten games? We've gotta give him a try.

I think we're all eager to get a look at The Star, but I can't fathom wanting to see any more of the Johnson.

[thethe]

Thats an awful play by Gattis.

[Dalyn]

Is that a catcher in left?

[Dalyn]

More accurate throw from Simmons gets him.

[Braves1976]

Bad tag by CJ or we had him at third.

[Braves1976]

More accurate throw from Simmons gets him.

Maybe, but the tag wasn't good either.

[Julio3000]

Why can't we hit Carlos Torres?

We don't need another beanball war. The Mets have already broken enough of our guys.

[jsebe10]

Come on Mac, really....

[Dalyn]

Maybe, but the tag wasn't good either.

Because of where the throw came in (in my opinion).

[Julio3000]

Fair enough. Just so you know, I usually agree with you so when you and I disagree, then I do consider if I am overreacting. So like you I could be swayed depending on how Uggla and his potential replacements do the rest of this month.

That said, I didn't realize how great EJ was defensively till I watched him play for us (and looked more at his numbers at second). He really seems to be great defensively at second. If he could only hit more than he does.

No argument.

[Dalyn]

No more, Medlen. No more.

[Dalyn]

No argument.

:icwudt:

[thethe]

Thats a real crappy way to let up a run. Can we please hit Carlos freaken Torres?

[Julio3000]

Thats a real crappy way to let up a run. Can we please hit Carlos freaken Torres?

In the ass.

[BlackwaterPark]

Had a feeling our offense would lay an egg tonight

[Braves1976]

Terrible AB's by Justin and Freeman, both chased balls way outside (one in dirt and one really high).

[Braves1976]

If the offense doesn't wake up we'll likely lose this series with Loe going tomorrow. When was the last time we beat the Mets in a series?

[tululush]

I seriously hate the Mets.

[Dalyn]

I seriously hate the Mets.

More than any other team. By far.

[Dalyn]

I will say one thing, Medlen speaking out obviously got Fredi's attention (at least for Medlen). Glad Medlen has responded with success.

[Braves1976]

CJ just struck out on ball four well outside and in the dirt.

[Dalyn]

Gattis is either going to tie this one or go down swinging.

[The Chosen One]

YAY GATTIS

[thethe]

What a failure!

[Dalyn]

Glad he went with the tie! :tchop:

[Krovahn]

:D

[Braves1976]

Tie game, Gattis does it! What a return to Atlanta!

[Tapate50]

What a failure!

Right!?

[thethe]

Right!?

I'm sure him performing better tonight had nothing to do with getting regular AB's down in Gwinett. He should be able to hit like this while getting 5-6 AB's per week.

[Braves1976]

Hey Gilesfan, keep calling Gattis a failure okay? LOL!

[Julio3000]

http://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff511/poinsett/d16d41c2-7c26-4d7b-8e12-d7d5177006d4_zps8ac934e6.jpg

[thethe]

I wish I was as much of a failure as Gattis.

[Garmel]

That was one hell of a good at bat by Uggla.

[Braves1976]

I'm sure him performing better tonight had nothing to do with getting regular AB's down in Gwinett. He should be able to hit like this while getting 5-6 AB's per week.

I have been saying that even before his injury. I said he needs more than a game or two a week. If not Gattis or pretty much anyone will eventually stop hitting.

[The Chosen One]

yEAAAAAA BOYYYYYYY

[Dalyn]

:tchop:

[Krovahn]

:D x2

[thethe]

TRON! Should be a top 10 MVP guy. This guy is going to hit at some point. EXTEND HIM NOW!

[Braves1976]

Simmons! Yes!

[parkvadawg]

Lol this team is awesome

[Dalyn]

I have been saying that even before his injury. I said he needs more than a game or two a week. If not Gattis or pretty much anyone will eventually stop hitting.


I agree. And it was exactly why a few of us were irritated by BJ not starting.

[thethe]

I have been saying that even before his injury. I said he needs more than a game or two a week. If not Gattis or pretty much anyone will eventually stop hitting.

And I always agreed BUT you couldn't bat him ahead of Mac or Justin. Thats why he should have been sent down to AAA in July. Hopefully he is back to getting hot because we could sure use him come postseason time.

[The Chosen One]

Just imagine how good we'll be again when our leader returns from the Jaws of Injury.

[Julio3000]

I just Schoenfielded.

[thethe]

And Medlen is rightfully in line for a win now!!!

[Dalyn]

Just imagine how good we'll be again when our leader returns from the Jaws of Injury.

Chipper is coming back!? :elefant:

[The Chosen One]

Wooo BJ! Gonna go on a 2 month hot streak.

[Heyward]

More than any other team. By far.

Hate the Nats and Phils way more.

[Dalyn]

B




J

[Garmel]

I love a good BJ.

[jpack1]

If Heyward gets back we could be on to something boys. Guys coming around.

[Dalyn]

Hate the Nats and Phils way more.

You must be a somewhat new fan of the team.

[Heyward]

BJ over the Mendoza now.

[Heyward]

You must be a somewhat new fan of the team.

No sir.

[jpack1]

Gotta get J Up rolling at the right time as well.

[Dalyn]

No sir.

Bad memory? :Alone:

[jsebe10]

Love the dugout reaction to the HRs. Hurry up Oct

[thethe]

You must be a somewhat new fan of the team.

We beat around the Mets so bad in the 90's and early 2000's that it was just fun to play them.

[The Chosen One]

lol Medlen wearing two hats. Highlight of the night.

[thethe]

Who thinks GF was pissed when Gattis hit that homerun?

[Dalyn]

We beat around the Mets so bad in the 90's and early 2000's that it was just fun to play them.

Yep. And every loss felt horrible (and still does).

[cajunrevenge]

BJ over the Mendoza now.

Exactly on the line. It should be renamed the BJ line.

[Dalyn]

Exactly on the line. It should be renamed the BJ line.

:snort:

[Lville21]

Should've let that drop to get the speedy Young off the basepaths.

[ESP47]

Medlen looks like a lesbian.

[Braves1976]

Fredi breaking the never bring in Ayala with runners on base rule. This is was the first thing Baltimore folks said about him. They pointed out that he gave up a lot of runs that were not charged to him. But was okay if given a clean inning, not really good but not too bad.

[stpeteirish]

Fredi seems to have made Ayala into a high leverage guy lately. Hope its not permenent.

[thethe]

Fredi seems to have made Ayala into a high leverage guy lately. Hope its not permenent.

I think its just to give the regular guys a rest. This will be Walden's inning in the postseason.

[Braves1976]

Duda is a lefty and on deck, so Fredi should've kept Downs in to face him (if needed).

[Braves1976]

Whew, we got out of it but that was playing with fire. Thankfully we didn't get burned. That first 3-2 pitch Ayala really got away with one too.

I hope Walden is back soon, we need a healthy Walden to help in the 8th.

[Julio3000]

Fredi: Ay, Luis! You good tonight? [pauses] Luis?
Avilan: [hides]

[Heyward]

Fredi seems to have made Ayala into a high leverage guy lately. Hope its not permenent.

With Walden out another week at least no choice. Cant throw Carp/Avilan every game in tight games.

[stpeteirish]

bring on CK. At least we have the 9th on lockdown. The rest of the pen is pretty patchwork right now.

[Braves1976]

With Walden out another week at least no choice. Cant throw Carp/Avilan every game in tight games.

We could've called up help such as Obispo, Hale, etc. I am not convinced Ayala is better than them, he's just old and experienced.

[Braves1976]

This game reminds me of the game vs Dodgers, Gattis ties it late and Simmons goes yard same inning to win it. It wasn't back-to-back this game but pretty close.

[bravesnumberone]

Good win. Great effort by Medlen, and more promising signs from BJ.

[Heyward]

Good win.

Loe tommorow should be umm interesting.

[cajunrevenge]

24 games left, just need 15-9 to get to 100 games.

[Braves1976]

Good job Kimbrel, great win and return of El Oso Blanco! We needed this one with the Dodgers staying hot (winning again tonight) and Loe going for us tomorrow.

Good to see Medlen pitching well again and BJ Upton getting some hits too. Plus Simmons was great defensively as always and hit the big two run shot proving the difference.

[Lville21]

Braves win the season series over the Mets with 1 to play.

[The Chosen One]

Lost in all of this is we still have a legitimate chance to get 100 wins.

[zitothebrave]

Lost in all of this is we still have a legitimate chance to get 100 wins.

Just imagine where we'd be with J-Hey

[zitothebrave]

10 WOOOOOOOO

[TURBO]

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[BlackwaterPark]

Awesome win tonight boys!

[BlackwaterPark]

Very curious to why Jordan was even used today......

[drewdat]

Gee-Loe was a southern rapper who caught a murder beef, no?

Gee-Loe Green, Soul Machine

Doesn't have a patch on Gee-Lee IMO.

[thethe]

Wonder who will be catching tomorrow. Need to try and keep Gattis bat hot.

[Heyward]

24 games left, just need 15-9 to get to 100 games.

Since the Dodgers never lose, may need more to get the top spot.

[The Chosen One]

I will say this, our team has the makings of being an extremely heartbreaking team, or a really fun one come October.

We're either going to go extremely cold and strike out 15 plus times, or we're going to start raking (if BJ's bat stays hot, Heyward comes back and doesn't miss a beat).

I love that these guys don't just sit back and take it in stride, they want to win every game.

The guys who have the most heart out there (Simba, Heyward, Freeman, McCann) are pushing the guys like Uggla, BJ, Justin and CJ to get lift.

Our starters are pushing each other as well. Just hope our bullpen doesn't collapse from overuse by October.

[CyYoung31]

24 games left, just need 15-9 to get to 100 games.

You mean we need to go 15-9 from here on out just so the Nats won't catch us.

[Heyward]

We could've called up help such as Obispo, Hale, etc. I am not convinced Ayala is better than them, he's just old and experienced.

Not saying I disagree, not sure why more bullpen arms weren't brought up yet.

But fact remains especially with Walden out at least until the end of this week.

[Heyward]

Wonder who will be catching tomorrow. Need to try and keep Gattis bat hot.

Won't happen, I'd do..

Gattis
FF
EJ
Simba
CJ
Terdo
BJ
Justin
Loe

From C to P.

[Braves1976]

Not saying I disagree, not sure why more bullpen arms weren't brought up yet.

But fact remains especially with Walden out at least until the end of this week.

Fair enough.

[Runnin]

I hope everyone is enjoying this.

[thethe]

2013 Braves > 2012 Nationals

[Gary82]

2013 Braves > 2012 Nationals

2012 Nats = 85 and 53
2013 Braves = 85 and 53

[thethe]

2012 Nats = 85 and 53
2013 Braves = 85 and 53

Did the Nationals have anything go wrong last year?

Feels like so much has gone wrong this year for the Braves.

[Gary82]

Did the Nationals have anything go wrong last year?

Feels like so much has gone wrong this year for the Braves.

Yeah, they shut down Stras. Haha.

I will say this for the Nats, they had a second place team win 94 games.

[cajunrevenge]

You mean we need to go 15-9 from here on out just so the Nats won't catch us.

More like 25-0 in the next 24 games.

[Heyward]

Fredi said he's gonna rest some guys so they have two days off.

Laird
Terdo
Uggla
Janish
EJ
Gattis
BJ
Constanza

[Braves1976]

I'd say CJ and Simmons probably need a rest the most. Simmons most recent rest day he had to play part of the game. I also noted that Fredi said Gattis is scheduled to start again tomorrow (and against both lefties over the weekend).

BTW, we have three straight lefties going against Philly. I don't like that, I prefer to split up the lefties. It's been a long time since I've seen three lefties in a row start a series.

[Runnin]

BJ be lookin' good at the plate.

[Runnin]

Fredi said he's gonna rest some guys so they have two days off.

Laird
Terdo
Uggla
Janish
EJ
Gattis
BJ
Constanza
It'd be nice to rest some bullpen guys too.

[Carp]

I will say this, our team has the makings of being an extremely heartbreaking team, or a really fun one come October.

We're either going to go extremely cold and strike out 15 plus times, or we're going to start raking (if BJ's bat stays hot, Heyward comes back and doesn't miss a beat).

I love that these guys don't just sit back and take it in stride, they want to win every game.

The guys who have the most heart out there (Simba, Heyward, Freeman, McCann) are pushing the guys like Uggla, BJ, Justin and CJ to get lift.

Our starters are pushing each other as well. Just hope our bullpen doesn't collapse from overuse by October.

Just imagine how much sicker our BP would be if we still a healthy C-Mart, and the other two components of O'Ventrible

[Julio3000]

It'd be nice to rest some bullpen guys too.

^^^

Yes. Not sure why we didn't bring up at least one more BP arm.

[benchguy]

is there anything u do like...????? constant complaining..


I'd say CJ and Simmons probably need a rest the most. Simmons most recent rest day he had to play part of the game. I also noted that Fredi said Gattis is scheduled to start again tomorrow (and against both lefties over the weekend).

BTW, we have three straight lefties going against Philly. I don't like that, I prefer to split up the lefties. It's been a long time since I've seen three lefties in a row start a series.