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NinersSBChamps
09-07-2013, 09:37 PM
This isn't a jinx thread, so save that please.

What worries you most about the team going into October baseball? Obvious answer is the offense or lack of. However pitching usually prevails in the post season and a lot of low scoring games occur. Our pitching should keep us in ball games for a playoff series. I am most worried about our manager and his constant miscues that mainly stem with the usage of the bullpen. One mistake small or big will lose you a playoff game and Fredi is full of them.
yeezus
09-07-2013, 09:40 PM
I'm worried about the inconsistent offense. We could go stone cold or red hot for a good handful of games. Let's hope we aren't limping in offensively.
cajunrevenge
09-07-2013, 09:49 PM
The offense as well. I like our chances in any game we score 4-5 runs but I dont have much faith in seeing that very many times in the playoffs from this offense.
NinersSBChamps
09-07-2013, 09:53 PM
Don't get me wrong I am worried about the offense as well. I expect close games throughout a long playoff run. Close games means there is an onus on the manager to make the right call. That scares the hell out of me.
ChapelHillMatt
09-07-2013, 09:58 PM
I'm not worried

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Dalyn
09-07-2013, 10:15 PM
Fredi. No doubt.
CyYoung31
09-07-2013, 10:35 PM
Dumb luck and baseball gods.
Bdawg2309
09-07-2013, 10:42 PM
The team flopping at home like it has for the past 10 years
thethe
09-08-2013, 06:57 AM
I'm worried about the first round matchup. I think if the team got a series win under their belt they will be fine. I jsut don't want St Louis in the first round.
zitothebrave
09-08-2013, 09:24 AM
Who you face in round one doesn't really matter. By the time the season has shaken out you're playing a 90+ win team most likely, most teams that get that high do it for a reason. Personally I have little fear of the Cards or anyone. If we play our game we can beat anyone. If Jason isn't back I don't expect to beat anyone. Our success and our failure is our own. No team in the NL is better than us when we're at 100% and doing our thing.
The Chosen One
09-08-2013, 05:16 PM
Who you face in round one doesn't really matter. By the time the season has shaken out you're playing a 90+ win team most likely, most teams that get that high do it for a reason. Personally I have little fear of the Cards or anyone. If we play our game we can beat anyone. If Jason isn't back I don't expect to beat anyone. Our success and our failure is our own. No team in the NL is better than us when we're at 100% and doing our thing.

Nationals.
NinersSBChamps
09-28-2013, 07:21 PM
Looks like offense is going to be the worry factor heading into October.
Dalyn
09-28-2013, 07:32 PM
Looks like offense is going to be the worry factor heading into October.

Definitely.

My choice has also made his presence felt, naming Garcia #4 and all.
Heyward
09-28-2013, 07:35 PM
Hitting.

Not that worried about the pitching.

Have concerns about the offense in the playoffs, strikeouts, relying too much on the big fly, etc.
Dalyn
09-28-2013, 07:46 PM
Hitting.

Not that worried about the pitching.

Have concerns about the offense in the playoffs, strikeouts, relying too much on the big fly, etc.

I am worried about pitching (when you consider we can only count on 2-3 runs). Medlen will likely have to win two for us to advance.
NinersSBChamps
09-28-2013, 07:51 PM
I am worried about pitching (when you consider we can only count on 2-3 runs). Medlen will likely have to win two for us to advance.

Very true. Any runs our pitchers give up are huge and they know it's real tough to win then.
Heyward
09-28-2013, 07:52 PM
I am worried about pitching (when you consider we can only count on 2-3 runs). Medlen will likely have to win two for us to advance.

This is probably true but gotta score to win anyway.
NinersSBChamps
09-28-2013, 07:55 PM
I mean take tonight for example. Minor gives up two runs in the first inning and he already knew he wasn't going to get a win tonight. Just a very sad offense.
mfree80
09-28-2013, 07:58 PM
As near as I can tell it is only the 6th inning. This is one of those games where I expect the Braves to break through. When you keep getting guys on, eventually they score.
Heyward
09-28-2013, 08:00 PM
As near as I can tell it is only the 6th inning. This is one of those games where I expect the Braves to break through. When you keep getting guys on, eventually they score.

Fair but can only get so many chances to score.

Never know if anyone will get on again for all we know.
Dalyn
09-28-2013, 08:04 PM
Gattis being the anchor is destroying the lineup. Just another in a long line of horrible decisions. What does he have, a .285 OBP?

Our top four in OBP = Freeman, Johnson, Upton, and Heyward (in that order). The top four should be a combination of those guys. McCann, no surprise, is #5. Only BJ gets on base less than Gattis.
Dalyn
09-28-2013, 08:06 PM
I mean take tonight for example. Minor gives up two runs in the first inning and he already knew he wasn't going to get a win tonight. Just a very sad offense.

Yep.
Heyward
09-28-2013, 08:07 PM
Gattis being the anchor is destroying the lineup. Just another in a long line of horrible decisions. What does he have, a .285 OBP?

Our top four in OBP = Freeman, Johnson, Upton, and Heyward (in that order). The top four should be a combination of those guys. McCann, no surprise, is #5. Only BJ gets on base less than Gattis.

This is true.

Gattis should be 6th.

Top 5 should be JH, JUp, FF, Mac/CJ, then Gattis 6th.
NinersSBChamps
09-28-2013, 08:07 PM
Drop a bunt here Gerald.
50PoundHead
09-28-2013, 08:24 PM
The offense period.
bravesnumberone
09-28-2013, 09:06 PM
I'm open to suggestions for who is a better alternative in the lineup than Gattis. It isn't the two pieces of crap who are getting paid the most money.
Dalyn
09-28-2013, 09:09 PM
I'm open to suggestions for who is a better alternative in the lineup than Gattis. It isn't the two pieces of crap who are getting paid the most money.

Just bat him sixth or seventh and hope for a three-run shot. That's the only way he is helping.
Runnin
09-29-2013, 01:26 AM
Good pitchers just carve us up with our swing at everything that might be a strike approach.

The scouting report on us must be that you don't have to throw strikes to get us to swing.
bravesnumberone
09-29-2013, 02:06 AM
One more thought before signing off.

If we were still operating under the playoff rules from before last year, the Cardinals wouldn't be able to play the Reds/Pirates in the NLDS, which would have stuck them with the Dodgers.

So the new postseason format/rules could potentially screw us over two years in a row.

Thanks, Bud.
Bdawg2309
09-29-2013, 04:54 AM
One more thought before signing off.

If we were still operating under the playoff rules from before last year, the Cardinals wouldn't be able to play the Reds/Pirates in the NLDS, which would have stuck them with the Dodgers.

So the new postseason format/rules could potentially screw us over two years in a row.

Thanks, Bud.
Hahhahahaha
That's just making excuses.
cajunrevenge
09-29-2013, 09:56 AM
Whats the point of this thread. Didnt you hear the Braves have no chance to beat the Dodgers?
The Chosen One
09-29-2013, 11:54 AM
Whats the point of this thread. Didnt you hear the Braves have no chance to beat the Dodgers?

It's always fun to dream right? Kind of like one of those things where you'd wildly speculate on what you'd do if you won the mega millions. You don't play because you think you have a chance of winning, you just play for the what if fantasy. :cooter:
NinersSBChamps
09-29-2013, 12:01 PM
Not going to take the bait cajun. Have a good Sunday though!
cajunrevenge
09-29-2013, 12:16 PM
What bait. I have seen the light.... or well the darkness. You have convinced me that the Braves suck and have no chance. Its just a big weight off my shoulders knowing they have no chance to win.
NinersSBChamps
09-29-2013, 12:44 PM
What bait. I have seen the light.... or well the darkness. You have convinced me that the Braves suck and have no chance. Its just a big weight off my shoulders knowing they have no chance to win.

Keep prying, but it's a waste.
bravesnumberone
09-29-2013, 01:28 PM
Hahhahahaha
That's just making excuses.

What?
50PoundHead
09-29-2013, 01:55 PM
I'm open to suggestions for who is a better alternative in the lineup than Gattis. It isn't the two pieces of crap who are getting paid the most money.

Amen to that. I'll catch flak for saying this regarding Wren's decision-making, but it's not me who signed approximately $30 million to warm the bench.
ProbationDeac
09-29-2013, 04:24 PM
Whats the point of this thread. Didnt you hear the Braves have no chance to beat the Dodgers?

Yup get ready for 4 days of we have no chance against Kershaw and Greinke. I am not even sure why we should show up Thursday.
Braves1976
09-29-2013, 04:33 PM
I'll catch flak for saying this regarding Wren's decision-making, but it's not me who signed approximately $30 million to warm the bench.

That's pretty much my take too. Oh well.
O'Dandelo
10-01-2013, 09:47 AM
Really cool photo spread in the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2013/09/30/sports/baseball/Braves-In-Infrared.html?smid=tw-share&_r=1&
Julio3000
10-01-2013, 10:37 AM
Really cool photo spread in the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2013/09/30/sports/baseball/Braves-In-Infrared.html?smid=tw-share&_r=1&

I have doubts if Jason Heyward even loves infrared baseball.
Dalyn
10-01-2013, 11:42 AM
Really cool photo spread in the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2013/09/30/sports/baseball/Braves-In-Infrared.html?smid=tw-share&_r=1&


Awesome! Thanks for sharing.