4/14/17 Home Opener GDT

[bravesfanforlife88]

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Teheran gets the ball for our home opener with Hank Aaron throwing out the 1st pitch.

Expecting pictures from the people attending the game!

[UNCBlue012]

Go Braves! I wish I could be there but I'm on my honeymoon! (Yes, I'm actually on this message board during my honeymoon!)

[Enscheff]

Go Braves! I wish I could be there but I'm on my honeymoon! (Yes, I'm actually on this message board during my honeymoon!)

He's one lucky guy!

[nsacpi]

Expecting a yuge game from Flowers.

[Dalyn]

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[CrimsonCowboy]

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[bravesfanforlife88]

Love it!

[The Chosen One]

There isn't a bad seat in this house.

[CrimsonCowboy]

On TV, looks and sounds awesome

[USMA76]

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Five Hall of Famers and one who should be.

[BlackwaterPark]

Was there a first pitch from someone?

[Julio3000]

Was there a first pitch from someone?

Hank short-tossed it to Bobby.

[BlackwaterPark]

Hank short-tossed it to Bobby.

Just a question, I know Hanks old, but is it that hard to still throw a baseball? Seems like you would always be able to do it relatively well

[Julio3000]

Just a question, I know Hanks old, but is it that hard to still throw a baseball? Seems like you would always be able to do it relatively well

Dunno. You tell me when you're 83.

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

Padres have a whole lot of players I've never heard of.

[Julio3000]

Padres have a whole lot of players I've never heard of.

I've never heard of this Aybar fellow.

/repressed trauma

[thewupk]

hit and run worked for freddie there

[thewupk]

neck for cleanup!

[Julio3000]

Good swing by the Neck.

[msstate7]

Garcia, come on mane... I like you, but you killing us

[Julio3000]

This is 3 starts' worth of runs for Teheran.

[USMA76]

Nice turn of the double play by Brandon Phillips with a runner trying to bury him.

[thewupk]

purpose pitch for sucking?

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

Teheran is my fave

[bravesfanMatt]

purpose pitch for sucking?

came to say this.

[Julio3000]

came to say this.

^^^

[Garmel]

For those who are there how bad was traffic to get to the game?

[msstate7]

Dammit. Hit aybar and it leads to run. Put fricking aybar on

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

Dangit. Revenge pitches are prolly not a good idea even though I like them. Sigh Markakis.

[msstate7]

Way to go, Julio

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

Should have hit Chacin too

[Julio3000]

One decent swing all inning.

[Julio3000]

Dangit. Revenge pitches are prolly not a good idea even though I like them. Sigh Markakis.

Worth it.

[thewupk]

JT has been off so far

[UNCBlue012]

Seriously JT? That's why you don't drill a horrible hitter as it is. Just dumb.

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

Worth it.
Agreed, two runs ain't bad. I thought it would be worse.

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

That K literally had me yell "What!?" This ump is really inconsistent so far on sliders/changeups/everything Chacin throws.

[msstate7]

Way to suck tonight so far, Julio

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

Good thing Chacin threw over to first. Flowers was about to steal.

[msstate7]

Julio, get it in gear

[Ozzie Swanson]

Teheran is really struggling tonight.

[msstate7]

Get the pen going

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

Maybe the HBP was unintentional. I mean dang.

[msstate7]

And of course Teheran doesn't retouch base

[USMA76]

I'm betting this double play is overturned.

[thethe]

DissapointING start here for Julio

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

I'm betting this double play is overturned.

First base was out, second base maybe safe. (Jk, both out)

[USMA76]

First base was out, second base maybe safe. (Jk, both out)

I saw it the other way but, thankfully, we caught a break IMO.

[Ozzie Swanson]

This umpire has a massive zone (at least according to Fox Trax) and yet Teheran is somehow unable to hit it consistently. He is just off tonight. He seems to have these games every once in awhile where he can't seem to figure out his command.

[jsebe10]

Lmao. Solarte was safe...this replay sh*t is a joke.

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

This umpire has a massive zone (at least according to Fox Trax) and yet Teheran is somehow unable to hit it consistently. He is just off tonight. He seems to have these games every once in awhile where he can't seem to figure out his command.

And/or Chacin's delivery gives a giant zone for him.

[Julio3000]

DissapointING start here for Julio

Everyone's a critic.

[thethe]

Everyone's a critic.

Get it together man. It's the opener!

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

Man this ump loves Chacin.

[Freshmaker]

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I thought STP was supposed to be finished? :roll: Looks like some window panes and crown molding sitting behind them lol

[Prikichi]

Will Tommy be doing any games this year?

I miss him

[msstate7]

Rio, Rio, Rio!

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

Adonis either got robbed or 3B are better than I thought they were at defense.

[thethe]

Rio, Rio, Rio!

Adonis is real close to getting the boot.

[bravesfanforlife88]

Garcia sucks!

[Prikichi]

Not impressed by Dansby so far this year. Looks overmatched in the box and on the field

[CrimsonCowboy]

Put the ball in paly and who knows what can happen.

[thewupk]

Adonis is real close to getting the boot.

Should of never been on the team to start the year.

[Ozzie Swanson]

This just isn't Julio's night. He's lucky he's facing the Padres.

[USMA76]

Is it just me or is this game progressing at a snail's pace?

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

Janikowski the new Barry Bonds?

Knew I posted that too early, but Julio was really pitching around him.

Agree, game is going slow. Lotta hits and walks plus the replay that took forever.

[USMA76]

Agree with the earlier comment about Dansby who looks lost in every conceivable way.

[Ozzie Swanson]

Would love it if Dansby took at least one pitch per at bat. He's swinging at everything right now.

[msstate7]

At what point do we send Swanson down?

[Freshmaker]

At what point do we send Swanson down?

I'd have to think he's gonna have a long leash - end of the month at a minimum

[The Chosen One]

Sam Holbrooke is umping left field third base. When we flied out to end the inning I shouted Infield Fly and then others did it with me and I said "Holbrooke you killed Chipper's last season!" He turned and looked at our section.

[Freshmaker]

dadgummit Brandon

[Ozzie Swanson]

Swings at the first pitch after two walks. Unreal.

[Ozzie Swanson]

He has also proven to be ridiculously unclutch whenever anyone is on base.

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

We should sit Garcia against everyone with sliders

[msstate7]

Swanson and Adonis to Gwinnett for Rio and ??

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

Swings at the first pitch after two walks. Unreal. Dat Dude doesn't believe in walking.

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

Swanson and Adonis to Gwinnett for Rio and ??

Nah, Garcia should be on the team above d'Arnaud or Bonifacio. At least he can hit .100 with mild power.

[Ozzie Swanson]

Anyone concerned that Julio is throwing 86-87 the last few innings?

[USMA76]

It's unfortunate but I think we're playing the best guys we have right now at third and shortstop...smh

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

Anyone concerned that Julio is throwing 86-87 the last few innings?

I'm more concerned with the way he nibbles at terrible players and gives up hits to pitchers. 6 walks is tragic.

Snitker should have pulled him after that walk.

Edit: welp, that worked out.

[thewupk]

At what point do we send Swanson down?

Guess all those arguments about service will be for nothing if we send him down

[USMA76]

Lucky to get Julio through six innings only giving up two runs on a high pitch count and his spot being third in the bottom of the inning.

[Hawk]

Way to finish strong JT.

[Bluedevilruss]

I'm sure someone mentioned the walk up guy playing the chicken dance song on the organ for Aybar?

[Hawk]

I ridiculed the carbon fiber helmets in another thread, but they actually look pretty good.

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

That was a really quick pitching change. I guess I would have changed him too, but prolly after another batter. Not like our 8-9 is a murderer's row.

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

What the heck. That was a four pitch walk

[CrimsonCowboy]

Horrible strike zone tonight

[msstate7]

What the heck. That was a four pitch walk

And he waited till 10 seconds to call strike

[USMA76]

And he waited till 10 seconds to call strike

Ridiculous

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

InciaHRte!!!!

[CrimsonCowboy]

First SunTrust Oark homer to Ender Inciarte

[UNCBlue012]

WHO IS THIS ENDER

[msstate7]

Ender, FF, and KEMvP are murderers row

[Hawk]

There you go buddy

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

I wish Holbrook was at first. He likes calling check swings safe.

[Hawk]

Didn't really look like he went there ...

[bravesfanforlife88]

Inciarte with the first hit run scored and homer in suntrust....not a bad night

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

Opinion poll: should number be retired and honored like the other braves legends? Yay or nay

Replace number with Bonifacio and I would take it so he'll stop being our first pinch hitter.

[striker42]

Swanson getting no breaks. I don't think he came close to going around

[Prikichi]

Opinion poll: should number 25 be retired and honored like the other braves legends? Yay or nay

[USMA76]

After seeing Julio hit 88-91 on the radar gun, you'd think our BP arms are going to look like freight trains.

[bravesfanMatt]

Rameriz is throwing heat.

[msstate7]

Opinion poll: should number 25 be retired and honored like the other braves legends? Yay or nay

Yes

[striker42]

Jose Ramirez looks unhittable. 98 and 99 with nasty movement. All he has to do is be around the plate and he'll dominate.

[USMA76]

Opinion poll: should number 25 be retired and honored like the other braves legends? Yay or nay

Abso-freakin'-lutely

[Hawk]

Opinion poll: should number 25 be retired and honored like the other braves legends? Yay or nay

no doubt

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

Opinion poll: should number 25 be retired and honored like the other braves legends? Yay or nay

Seriously though, definitely

[bravesfanMatt]

Can you imagine if mo Cabrera could harness his stuff. Mo, Jose, viz and Minter would be nasty.

[Freshmaker]

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[msstate7]

We should try flipping Garcia and Swanson tomorrow. Might not amount to anything, but both hit well last season down the stretch like that

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

First pitch was both low and outside. Dang

[thewupk]

Opinion poll: should number 25 be retired and honored like the other braves legends? Yay or nay

of course. he should be in the HOF

[Prikichi]

So why has the braves not given him the recognition he clearly deserves?

[msstate7]

So why has the braves not give him the recognition he clearly deserves?

Loafing after that ball at wrigley.

[CrimsonCowboy]

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Ender Inciarte Field at SunTrust Park

[bravesfanMatt]

Nasty.

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

Ramirez and Vizcaíno were both lights out.

[Hawk]

Quack en Bush

[CrimsonCowboy]

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[Freshmaker]

Cue the duck! :tchop:

[mossy]

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[msstate7]

Winning streak engaged #wildcardin17

[bravesfanMatt]

Winning streak engaged #wildcardin17

Wait till KeMVP and his 24 WAR get back this week. #Division17

[msstate7]

Wait till KeMVP and his 24 WAR get back this week. #Division17

Good point. Ender is gonna be a 30 hr guy too

[cajunrevenge]

Winning streak! Now let's get out first series win.... then first sweep!

[bravesfanMatt]

Um this thread is still missing something. Please don't make me ask for it. Ok.

[bravesnumberone]

Ender Inciarte Field at SunTrust Park

He'll be one of the Braves legends in attendance when we open the next stadium in 2037.

[JusticeForAll23]

Two in a row mother f***ers!

We're unstoppable!

[Braves1976]

Great game by Ender, good start at the new park too!

[VirginiaBrave]

Opinion poll: should number 25 be retired and honored like the other braves legends? Yay or nay

no...too many have worn it since and Druw good as he was, left a lot on the table with the bat.

[The Chosen One]

Druw is greatest defensive centerfielder of all time which by default means he's the greatest defensive outfielder of all time.

So yes his number deserves to be retired.

[thewupk]

no...too many have worn it since and Druw good as he was, left a lot on the table with the bat.

still HOF numbers

[smootness]

Opinion poll: should number 25 be retired and honored like the other braves legends? Yay or nay

Yes, of course.

[thethe]

Inciartes quick swing might make him a 10-14 HR guy as he ages into his prime years. Power spikes sometime come out of nowhere.

[thethe]

With Inciarte back into the swing of things we just need Kemp to get back and Dansby to settle down.

The offsense is going to be good (better than average). Bullpen is settling in but now the starting rotation is a worry. If that happens that would be a big shame because of the money and assets used to bolster that aspect of the team.

[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

With Inciarte back into the swing of things we just need Kemp to get back and Dansby to settle down.

The offsense is going to be good (better than average). Bullpen is settling in but now the starting rotation is a worry. If that happens that would be a big shame because of the money and assets used to bolster that aspect of the team.

Out of the people that play frequently, starting pitching was always my concern. Lotta variability in outcomes even with better track records.

[Julio3000]

The big fella drops some knowledge:

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[Managuarantano's Volunteers]

Admittedly one of those was a delayed steal, but that's still impressive change. Kinda like Ender already matching season HR totals from last year.

[Julio3000]

Opinion poll: should number 25 be retired and honored like the other braves legends? Yay or nay

Certainly should.

[drewdat]

Always felt that Troy Glaus was criminally underappreciated by the Braves, good to see he's still got a lot of support.

[clvclv]

Just a question, I know Hanks old, but is it that hard to still throw a baseball? Seems like you would always be able to do it relatively well

Guy has to have help walking - damn. Cut him a break!

[clvclv]

Sav and sturg have probably given some descriptions (and others who went to the Saturday/Sunday games), so I won't try to expound on them other than to say the pictures everyone's seen don't do it justice. The entire place is an experience everyone should have soon. I'm not kidding when I say that I can't imagine going to a game in any other park comes close to what a trip to SunTrust Park is. I know it's still a sore spot for a lot of people, but the partnership with Cobb County delivered EXACTLY what the city of Atlanta promised the Braves they were going to turn the area around The Ted into all those years ago - but didn't.

It really is a place that reflects what a franchise that was able to deliver an amazing accomplishment like winning 14 straight Division Titles SHOULD be able to give its fans - a place to go see their favorite team play that I promise you those fans will NEVER forget.

[smootness]

Sav and sturg have probably given some descriptions (and others who went to the Saturday/Sunday games), so I won't try to expound on them other than to say the pictures everyone's seen don't do it justice. The entire place is an experience everyone should have soon. I'm not kidding when I say that I can't imagine going to a game in any other park comes close to what a trip to SunTrust Park is. I know it's still a sore spot for a lot of people, but the partnership with Cobb County delivered EXACTLY what the city of Atlanta promised the Braves they were going to turn the area around The Ted into all those years ago - but didn't.

It really is a place that reflects what a franchise that was able to deliver an amazing accomplishment like winning 14 straight Division Titles SHOULD be able to give its fans - a place to go see their favorite team play that I promise you those fans will NEVER forget.

It is an incredible place. It is absolutely true that you can't appreciate it until you go.

The Battery alone would be an incredible place even if the stadium didn't exist.