GDT 9/22/13: Braves (Teheran) @ Cubs (Jackson) 2:20 PM

[NYCBrave]

Braves:


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

Cubs:

1. Starlin Castro (R) SS
2. Luis Valbuena (L) 3B
3. Anthony Rizzo (L) 1B
4. Dioner Navarro (S) C
5. Nate Schierholtz (L) RF
6. Brian Bogusevic (L) CF
7. Junior Lake (R) LF
8. Darwin Barney (R) 2B
9. Edwin Jackson (R) P

[PawPawMaxwell]

Braves:


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

Cubs:

1. Starlin Castro (R) SS
2. Luis Valbuena (L) 3B
3. Anthony Rizzo (L) 1B
4. Dioner Navarro (S) C
5. Nate Schierholtz (L) RF
6. Brian Bogusevic (L) CF
7. Junior Lake (R) LF
8. Darwin Barney (R) 2B
9. Edwin Jackson (R) P
Best lineup possible IMO. Wonder if JS, Wren, McQuirk told Fredi to quit putzing around and get it done.

[Dalyn]

THIS is a good lineup.

[thethe]

THIS is a good lineup.

Only because of Tehearn.

[NYCBrave]

Best lineup possible IMO. Wonder if JS, Wren, McQuirk told Fredi to quit putzing around and get it done.

100 percent agree. After seeing that Uggla strikeout watching a pitch right down the middle, I'm no longer willing to wait for him to try and get it going. Its embarrassing at this point. I had been calling for Johnson to move to the 4th spot so I'm glad the move was made.

[Dalyn]

Only because of Tehearn.

Yeah. I would switch Teheran and EJ.

[jsebe10]

Best lineup and best chance to win. Thanks Fredi.

[Nerfherders]

Three chances to clinch today. Let's make it happen!

[stpeteirish]

no BJ no Uggla bet we don't strike out a lot.

[The Chosen One]

We're racing against the clock.

Marlins already winning 3-0 in the 3rd in their game.

Miami could win before we finish our game...

[cajunrevenge]

We're racing against the clock.

Marlins already winning 3-0 in the 3rd in their game.

Miami could win before we finish our game...

What is that sarcasm? The Nats wont lose to the Marlins, thats unpossible.

[Nerfherders]

Freeman! Boom!

[stpeteirish]

this guy is really bad, we should score plenty.

[stpeteirish]

one for the pundits, Braves can rake bad pitching, but come the playoffs...

[Nerfherders]

These WGN announcers are actually not annoying. Reminds me of the TBS announcers - they root for the home team but understand they are on national television.

[Garmel]

WTF?

[Lville21]

Why do I feel like Justin put nothing on that throw to 2nd when they had a legit shot to throw out Rizzo?

[stpeteirish]

really bad play. Wind is a bull**** excuse.

[Garmel]

Great defense, guys.

[stpeteirish]

another bad play, jeez, knock it down at least.

[Lville21]

EJ and especially Justin need to make up for that run with a good 2nd inning.

[jsebe10]

Why do I feel like Justin put nothing on that throw to 2nd when they had a legit shot to throw out Rizzo?

Lol bc he didn't.

[jpx7]

Beautiful day here. Less-than-beautiful glove-work by Justin and E Johnson.

[bravesnumberone]

While I want a Gattis/Heyward/Justin OF for the playoffs, Justin in RF is a liability.

Nats are catching up to the Marlins.

[The Chosen One]

Beautiful day here. Less-than-beautiful glove-work by Justin and E Johnson.

Where are you sitting?

[jpx7]

Where are you sitting?

Section 528, Row 2. It's the middle if the upper-deck; I went with cheapies because I thought they'd clench yesterday.

[Nerfherders]

Andy showing some power!

[Bj1133]

Should be 2 homers for Simmons today

[bravesnumberone]

We need more of those type swings from Simmons.

EJ with a base hit.

[TURBO]

16 HRs for Simba

[Nerfherders]

I wouldn't have guessed he'd even have 10 HR right now. Sneaky power.

[Dalyn]

I wouldn't have guessed he'd even have 10 HR right now. Sneaky power.

He swings for one just about every at-bat. That has a lot to do with it.

[The Chosen One]

I was asked by a nice hot madame to go and have a late lunch/early dinner with her around 5 o'clock... and I had to decline and lie and say I'm at work... when really I want to see us clinch.

The things I do for this team. Fredi doesn't give a crap.

[jpx7]

He swings for one just about every at-bat. That has a lot to do with it.

I wouldn't mind seeing him swing out of his shoes a little less.

[Dalyn]

I was asked by a nice hot madame to go and have a late lunch/early dinner with her around 5 o'clock... and I had to decline and lie and say I'm at work... when really I want to see us clinch.

The things I do for this team. Fredi doesn't give a crap.

Fredi has his Uggla. He doesn't care if you find yours or not.

[bravesnumberone]

Goddamn, could we maybe start playing some defense?

[stpeteirish]

really don't like Justin's defense.

[bravesnumberone]

Great battling by Julio. Shame he had to throw so many pitches to get out of that inning. Let's score more.

[Bj1133]

Terrific battle there by Julio

[bravesnumberone]

They begin the bottom of the ninth in Washington. Nats down 4-2.

[jpack1]

Teheran is so money with that fastball.

[The Chosen One]

Marlins on verge of winning.

[stpeteirish]

bottom of ninth, Marlins goofy closer on the mound.

[bravesnumberone]

2 outs.

[Braves1976]

Yep, one out away in DC from a Braves division title.

[bravesnumberone]

Division champs!

[Braves1976]

Braves are the NL East Division champions!

[stpeteirish]

division is ours!

[Nerfherders]

The Braves are your 2013 NL East Champions!

[TURBO]

wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooo

[bravesnumberone]

Now for ****'s sake, let's hold the damn lead and celebrate on the field.

[NYCBrave]

I just watched the end of the Nationals broadcast as they lost, and they didn't even mention the Braves as new division champs. Didn't expect anything less from those smug pricks.

[The Chosen One]

Can't believe we're division champs.

It's been so long. All those years it was pretty much expected and automatic, and wow.

[The Chosen One]

Fredi is crying in the dugout. Wow.

[jsebe10]

Fredi in tears in the duggout. Can really see how much this meant to him. Very happy right now.

[Braves1976]

I just watched the end of the Nationals broadcast as they lost, and they didn't even mention the Braves as new division champs. Didn't expect anything less from those smug pricks.

That's why I didn't even watch their broadcast, I turned to the Miami feed.

[The Chosen One]

21 players on DL (Leads NL)
DL days combined are 4th most in Majors
Projected starting 8 have only started 28 games together all season.

Well done job Fredi.

[bravesnumberone]

Given the adversity they've faced this season, they all deserve this 100 percent.

[bravesnumberone]

21 players on DL (Leads NL)
DL days combined are 4th most in Majors
Projected starting 8 have only started 28 games together all season.

Well done job Fredi.

Plus two opening day starters have played awfully most of the year. Like I've said before, Fredi has his questionable decision making, but you have to salute him for keeping this team together and focused.

[VirginiaBrave]

I told y'all back in March we were going to win this thing! What I didn't count on were the injuries. Congrats to the Braves and to us too, 2005 was a long time ago. Now, ready for a trip to the NLCS?

[Braves1976]

21 players on DL (Leads NL)


It goes to show how impressive our organizational depth.

[bravesnumberone]

Julio done for the day. Solid job again. Can we avoid using Downs today?

[Nerfherders]

It's a testament to the depth of this team, both hitting and pitching.

[jsebe10]

Given the adversity they've faced this season, they all deserve this 100 percent.

Man, given the sh*t that the players and fans have been through since 05', we all deserve it. Feels good winning the division and leaving the Nats to slomber

[CyYoung31]

Was Fredi really crying? Didn't see that. Poor guy.

[bravesnumberone]

Was Fredi really crying? Didn't see that. Poor guy.

He was crying because Avilan told him to **** off because he wasn't pitching today.

[jsebe10]

Was Fredi really crying? Didn't see that. Poor guy.

Lol sure was....he catches a lot of hell. Probably all that stress relieving itself.

[Krovahn]

Woo! Congrats! Been awhile since we took the East. Feels good.

[bravesnumberone]

The best part is we actually get to play a whole playoff series again.

[VirginiaBrave]

I shed a tear or two myself. There are a couple folks who were big Braves fans who are no longer here that I'm thinking of too.

[jsebe10]

I shed a tear or two myself. There are a couple folks who were big Braves fans who are no longer here that I'm thinking of too.

I hear that brother. My grand folks.

[JusticeForAll23]

So we won, right? I take it ESPN's website saying the game is still in the 7th inning is wrong? Was wondering why they still had the game in just the 7th inning 4+ hours after it started.

[waraueagle]

Well done Bravos! I don't post much. 'Mostly just read the craziness on here, (which I Iove!) Ha! 'Had to chime in today and celebrate with you guys, though. Thanks again for starting this site and to those who invited me over!

[bravesnumberone]

So we won, right? I take it ESPN's website saying the game is still in the 7th inning is wrong? Was wondering why they still had the game in just the 7th inning 4+ hours after it started.

Still going. Marlins just beat us to the punch.

[CyYoung31]

Apparently, Heyward was crying too, because that's means there's more baseball he has to play.

[waraueagle]

Also thinking of granparents and great grand parents who are no longer with us to celebrate!

[bravesnumberone]

I thought of Skip and Ernie.

[JusticeForAll23]

Still going. Marlins just beat us to the punch.
Ah, ok, nevermind. So the game is just taking this long? I may have been off on the start time, too. I don't know...some stuff has happened this afternoon and I'm all thrown out of whack today so just ignore me.

[bravesnumberone]

Ah, ok, nevermind. So the game is just taking this long? I may have been off on the start time, too. I don't know...some stuff has happened this afternoon and I'm all thrown out of whack today so just ignore me.

Yea it started about 2.5 hours ago. Hopefully we hold the lead and have a chance to celebrate on the field, too.

[Braves1976]

I want to add that Teheran really pitched great today, if not for the wind and Justin Upton's ill-advised dive he'd not given up any runs. I know it's the Cubs but it was good to see both he and Medlen yesterday pitch so well.

Hopefully we hold on and win for Teheran and clinch in style.

[bravesnumberone]

Great play, Avilan!

[Bj1133]

Pretty nifty/dangerous play by Avilan there

[bravesnumberone]

Good inning there. Score runs, please.

[Bj1133]

Beautiful curve by Avilan there

[cajunrevenge]

Nice inning for Everyday Avilan.

[Dalyn]

Clinching on my birthday. Not bad. :eusa_dance: Hope Oakland can clinch, too!

[Nerfherders]

CJ a rare 0-fer today.

[bravesnumberone]

Fatty beats the shift.

[The Chosen One]

Have yourself a day Simba.

[bravesnumberone]

SIMMONS

[TURBO]

number 17 for Simba

[Bj1133]

Have a game young man!

[Nerfherders]

woohoo Andy #2!

[Braves1976]

Simmons has been on fire today, both on offense and defense. If not for wind blowing in he'd have three homers easy.

[TURBO]

He has outside shot chance at 20 bombs

[The Chosen One]

Things are looking like the good ole days of a few months ago.

All runs coming via homeruns, good starting pitching, and good bullpen work. Oh yeah, and Heyward hitting leadoff.

[Braves1976]

He has outside shot chance at 20 bombs

Yep, if he doesn't hit 20 this year I'd expect him to next year.

[NYCBrave]

Things are looking like the good ole days of a few months ago.

All runs coming via homeruns, good starting pitching, and good bullpen work. Oh yeah, and Heyward hitting leadoff.

All runs coming via homeruns terrifies me come playoff time lol

[CyYoung31]

Is something wrong with CJ? I figured Fredi would keep him out there for the celebration.

[Braves1976]

So will Kimbrel finish this or maybe let the kid Wood after he fired the team up in DC? It's not a save situation at this point, but never know with Ayala pitching again.

[The Chosen One]

PLEASE. FOR THE LOVE OF GOD JUST HAVE A GOOD REST OF THE GAME.

[bravesnumberone]

Are you freaking kidding me? That's three freaking days in a row they've had a hit to the same spot.

[Braves1976]

Ayala showing why I don't want him pitching in playoffs. I don't even like having him on the roster but I figure he'll be there.

[Lville21]

New pitcher please -- the Braves still have to hold St. Louis and Los Angeles off for the next week.

[bravesnumberone]

Just get a groundball DP for the love of God.

[The Chosen One]

Good guy Ayala, makes it a 3 run game to let Kimbrel get the save.

[bravesnumberone]

Charge the ball.

[Braves1976]

Now it's a save situation.

[Bj1133]

Just what the doctor ordered

[CyYoung31]

So, no Wood for the playoff rotation?

[Braves1976]

Good job by Wood and nice turn of DP by Janish and co.

[Braves1976]

So, no Wood for the playoff rotation?

If so, I disagree.

[Dalyn]

So, no Wood for the playoff rotation?

Heard Fredi is putting Garcia in. :facepalm:

[Braves1976]

Heard Fredi is putting Garcia in. :facepalm:

That's not funny man.

[Dalyn]

That's not funny man.

I'm not laughing.

[NYCBrave]

I'm praying that MLB.tv doesn't cut away as soon as the game ends and I can watch some of the celebration.

[bravesnumberone]

We may need Wood to be a reliever for the playoffs, honestly. If nothing else, in the NLDS.

[bravesnumberone]

Alright, three outs and celebration time. I got a Sam Adams Octoberfest ready to open.

[Dalyn]

Would like to see Kimbrel get 50 this year.

[Braves1976]

I'm praying that MLB.tv doesn't cut away as soon as the game ends and I can watch some of the celebration.

They didn't last year, so you should get to follow it. I mean if they'll cover us celebrating the WC then they should even more a division title.

[Garmel]

Upton trapped it.

[Lville21]

JUp totally trapped that.

[bravesnumberone]

Damnit Sveum.

[CyYoung31]

Come on Navarro, get your ass in that dugout.

[jsebe10]

Big fat ass cry baby. Teams should know when they are conquered

[bravesnumberone]

You've got to be ****ing kidding me.

[Dalyn]

:Gasp:

[CyYoung31]

Errrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[Braves1976]

Simmons would've had that, man.

[Yogi44]

Nothing comes easy lately.

[Dalyn]

Kimbrel just wants to end it with a K.

[bravesnumberone]

Please just get this last out. We've been waiting all fcking weekend.

[TURBO]

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[Braves1976]

Braves win, celebration time!

[bravesnumberone]

Now I start crying. Don't get to see the Braves celebrate like this often.

Here's to another long streak of titles.

[Nerfherders]

Nice to see the celebration on the field, and WGN lingered to show it, which was nice.

[bravesnumberone]

Did Fredi just say F*** yeah? lolol

[Yogi44]

Love this scene!!!

[Dalyn]

Uggla makes me nervous slinging a bottle around. He is going to drop it and kill someone.

[AerchAngel]

Finally.....the Braves have come back to their rightful place atop the NL East.

Do you smell what the Braves.......are cooking?

[TURBO]

Jason said screw wasting this stuff, im drinking.

[AerchAngel]

Uggla makes me nervous slinging a bottle around. He is going to drop it and kill someone.

Just like a down the middle fastballs, he would miss.

[BamaBruise]

Did Fredi just say F*** yeah? lolol
Haha yeah someone definitely did! Go Braves! This is awesome!!!

[TXBravesFan]

Glad MLB.tv didn't cut away from the post-game.

[bravesnumberone]

Chip's all like.."I brought the cocaine!!!!!!!"

[Dalyn]

Wish Chipper was there. :Sad:

[thethe]

I think we need to start including Teheran in the conversation for best young pitcher in baseball. We have ourselves a stud.

[bravesnumberone]

I think we need to start including Teheran in the conversation for best young pitcher in baseball. We have ourselves a stud.

I hope he establishes himself as that on the big stage next month. Would be sweet.

[Yogi44]

7 season ending injuries out of the original "envisioned" 25 man roster. Makes this even more amazing.

[The Chosen One]

With Downs struggling and Avilan a ?, Wood in the pen during the NLDS might not be a bad idea. He definitely would be in NLCS

[bravesnumberone]

With Downs struggling and Avilan a ?, Wood in the pen during the NLDS might not be a bad idea. He definitely would be in NLCS

I'm assuming that Medlen/Minor/Julio will be the first three in some order. Question is would Fredi go 3-man rotation for that series? If Not, it's either Wood, Maholm, or Freddie for game 4.

Anyhow, I'll think about it tomorrow. Today is for CELEBRATION! WOOOHOOOO

[BlackwaterPark]

Any report on how far Freddys homerun went?

[bravesnumberone]

Lol Freeman. Chris Johnson is a damn hellian up in there.

[Lville21]

The Braves will miss Yovani Gallardo in the Brewers series and will miss Cole Hamels in the Phillies series.

[BlackwaterPark]

MLB extra innings cut the celebration off about two minutes into it. I wish there was somewhere I could watch it all online later.

[CyYoung31]

MLB extra innings cut the celebration off about two minutes into it. I wish there was somewhere I could watch it all online later.

There will be.

[Braves1976]

MLB extra innings cut the celebration off about two minutes into it. I wish there was somewhere I could watch it all online later.

Don't worry bud, I am sure someone will post it online later (last year WC celebration even made YouTube). I am not even recording it because I am confident it will be available online later.

[Braves1976]

LOL at Mac, he said he's going to punch whoever just sprayed him in the face. It got him in the eye pretty good so I think he's serious.

[bravesnumberone]

McCann: "I want to punch whoever just did that."

[bravesnumberone]

Here's OWL.

[bravesnumberone]

I want that picture they just took.

[Braves1976]

Here's OWL.

It looks like he was late to the group photo, lol.

[The Chosen One]

LOL at Mac, he said he's going to punch whoever just sprayed him in the face. It got him in the eye pretty good so I think he's serious.

Laird desperate for playing time.

[mossy]

Haven't been around much lately. Working two jobs has killed my free time. But I've lurked and enjoyed all everyone has contributed this year.

Been a weird year. This Braves team is young and at times it show's. But we've lost many guys and we still won. Think about it, we OWNED the Nats. We should get a trophy just for that.

[bravesnumberone]

Also, the Nats are essentially already eliminated since Cincy and Pitt still have to play each other next weekend.

Just couldn't resist taking one more shot at those assholes.

[Braves1976]

Also, the Nats are essentially already eliminated since Cincy and Pitt still have to play each other next weekend.


Yep, it must sting to be finished off by lowly Miami and one of their worst pitchers too.

[bravesnumberone]

Of course we will need to become Nats fans this week as they take on the Cardinals next.

[Braves1976]

Of course we will need to become Nats fans this week as they take on the Cardinals next.

True, but I already did that Friday (Well, hoped they won that is, my heart wasn't in it). So I guess I've prepared myself for the Cardinal series, lol. Plus now that they're totally done it should be easier to do so.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Just got home. The Atlanta Braves: National League Eastern Division Champions.

Man, that sounds so good to hear again. Congratulations to OUR team. Well done!

[BlackwaterPark]

Of course we will need to become Nats fans this week as they take on the Cardinals next.

Why is that

[The Chosen One]

Why is that

So we can clinch the homefield throughout the Senior Circuit.

[Braves1976]

To be honest, I doubt the Nats help us. They're already losing game two against Miami. I wouldn't surprised if Cardinals sweep them since the Nats don't have anymore WC hopes left.

That said, I am still hoping I'm wrong and that the Nats finish strong.

[BlackwaterPark]

So we can clinch the homefield throughout the Senior Circuit.

Makes sense. They prolly will get swept. We just need to win and do it on our own....

[Bj1133]

Roark, Gio, and Zimmermann go for the Nats, so the pitching is there

[Braves1976]

Roark, Gio, and Zimmermann go for the Nats, so the pitching is there

Strasburg is pitching against Miami tonight, already 2-0 Marlins. But at least with those three going they shouldn't get swept (assuming they don't change the rotation after tonight). I just wouldn't put it past them to lay down just to stick it us. I remember the Phillies basically did that against the Cardinals the year they caught us.

[Heyward]

NL East champs, feels good.

Get home field now.

[MadduxFanII]

Is Bryce Harper waiting for the super delegates to weigh in before admitting it's over?

[thethe]

It seems fitting to me that Teheran is the one that closes it. He is going to anchor our staff for many years to come.

[Lville21]

2-0 Brewers

[Braves1976]

Nats had bases load no outs vs Flynn and failed to score. Brewers up 2-0 early on Cardinals, hopefully that holds.

[zitothebrave]

Just got back in, so glad that we won. Also glad that we won the division and can now set our team up for the post season.

[Runnin]

The next big celebration will be win the Nats are eliminated from the WC race.

[Braves1976]

The next big celebration will be win the Nats are eliminated from the WC race.

As noted earlier, that basically happened today too since the Reds and Pirates have three more games against each other. But from a Braves perspective it would be better that not be the case. Nats are more likely to play hard against Cardinals if they had something to play for.

[Runnin]

A shower of Bud Light? Really???

[Braves1976]

4-0 Brewers after Kelly threw away a bunt with two outs. A run scored on it and runner all the way to second. A good throw ends the inning, that's good news.

Let's go Brewers tonight!

[drewdat]

Lol sure was....he catches a lot of hell. Probably all that stress relieving itself.

From who that would matter? Braves org./media is a soft touch IMO. Maybe org. less so after the Larry Parrish firing.

[Braves1976]

Brewers blowing it with bad pitching and stupid throws on defense, 4-3 now Cardinals still batting in 6th.

[VirginiaBrave]

Of course we will need to become Nats fans this week as they take on the Cardinals next.

Durned if I will. We'll take care of our own business.

[Heyward]

Durned if I will. We'll take care of our own business.

Nats are all but done, gotta pull for the Nats vs Stl.

[Braves1976]

6-3 Brewers now, hopefully they can hold on. They have six outs to go. If they hold on it would be big for us because we'd be two up for home field (at least in loss column) and we own all the tiebreakers. Plus finishing first overall in NL means we face the wild card winner who can't set their rotation.

[thewupk]

6-3 Brewers now, hopefully they can hold on. They have six outs to go. If they hold on it would be big for us because we'd be two up for home field (at least in loss column) and we own all the tiebreakers.

Yeah two up with 7 to go seems legit.

[jpx7]

I have to say: both Cubs fans and the Cubs organization were right classy today: lots of congratulations after the final out, from persons as well as on the scoreboards.

[Braves1976]

Brewers beat the Cardinals, so Braves go up a game and half (two in loss column) for homefield and best record in NL.

Big day all around for the Braves!

[CyYoung31]

The lead is actually 2 1/2 due to the tiebreaker. We should be able to close this out.

[VirginiaBrave]

Nats are all but done, gotta pull for the Nats vs Stl.

They have no respect for us. I don't want any help from them.

[The Chosen One]

Dodgers have struggled worse than us recently.

They may have peaked using up all that energy to go on that amazing run they did. Might fall flat in the playoffs.

St. Louis scares me more than LAD, just because they've been there plenty recently.

[The Chosen One]

David O'Brien ‏@ajcbraves (https://twitter.com/ajcbraves)7h (https://twitter.com/ajcbraves/status/381913587553271808)
#Braves (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Braves&src=hash) Fredi G just took stroll out to center field, smoking a cigar, took a photo of the scoreboard "L" flag flying for Cubs loss.

[bravesnumberone]

Yeah, the Nats have nothing to live for. Their only hope is that they win out, and the Pirates or Reds lose out. So I'm sure they'll lie down against the Cardinals.

Braves have the Brewers and Phillies at home. They should be able to seal homefield.

[Runnin]

That HR Freeman hit was not only up but up and in. He's pretty good.

[Dunit24]

Freddie Freeman should be the MVP. Through all the injuries, hes been the biggest threat all year long(minus one DL stint).

I can understand McCutchen as well, but since the Braves have the better record, Freeman deserves the frigging MVP.

[thethe]

Freddie Freeman should be the MVP. Through all the injuries, hes been the biggest threat all year long(minus one DL stint).

I can understand McCutchen as well, but since the Braves have the better record, Freeman deserves the frigging MVP.

He is an absolute must re-sign. He should be the Braves #1 priority. Amazing how good he is considering how young he is.

[50PoundHead]

Freddie Freeman should be the MVP. Through all the injuries, hes been the biggest threat all year long(minus one DL stint).

I can understand McCutchen as well, but since the Braves have the better record, Freeman deserves the frigging MVP.

Followed the game on my phone and there was once again all that angst that goes with following, but not actually watching a game. Did Varvaro run over Fredi's dog or something. Seems he should at least be given an audition for Ayala's role. We have to hope Walden is healthy for the playoffs and the bridge to Kimbrel is getting a little shaky.

Freeman had that trip to the DL early, but other than that, he has been the constant in the season. I think an argument can be made for Justin Upton due to his being key to our early success, but I think Freeman is the Braves' MVP. As far as league MVP goes, he'll get some votes, but my guess is he won't get enough. I see a Top 10 finish. The kid just has great hitting fundamentals and when you are as big as he is, those fundamentals translate to 20+ HRs by just having 500 ABs. Don't know if he'll ever be a big power guy, because that isn't his approach (at least right now).

Glad we won. I didn't see us winning the division but we played a lot better than the Nats and like Bobby always said, "They let you play 162 games." Lots of guys stepped up. I never expected this out of Gattis and while I thought Teheran would be a decent back-end guy, I didn't see him pitching this well. He, like Freeman, really has "it" (as does Heyward).

[bravebonebook]

I thought Teheran would be a decent back-end guy, I didn't see him pitching this well. He, like Freeman, really has "it" (as does Heyward).

I like that Teheran seems to have a mean streak in him also! After the Cub (I believe Lake) called and was granted timeout to mess up Julio's delivery, the very next pitch was a "bit" high and inside, not at his head but close saying 'don't call timeout like that again, OK'! About time we get some players not afraid to fight for what's right! (I loved Alex Wood's reaction the other night as well).

[50PoundHead]

I like that Teheran seems to have a mean streak in him also! After the Cub (I believe Lake) called and was granted timeout to mess up Julio's delivery, the very next pitch was a "bit" high and inside, not at his head but close saying 'don't call timeout like that again, OK'! About time we get some players not afraid to fight for what's right! (I loved Alex Wood's reaction the other night as well).

Absolutely. Guy seems to have that Maddux "edge" although they are totally different types of pitchers. I wouldn't screw around in the box with Teheran on the mound.

[nsacpi]

Teheran, Wood, Gattis. Another great year for the farm system. After Simmons last year, Freeman, Kimbrel, Beachy, Minor in 2011 and Heyward in 2010. It has been a fabulous run.

The next year or two things will dry up a little. But I have high hopes for Sims and Peraza.

[Heyward]

They have no respect for us. I don't want any help from them.

Honestly don't care, I still hope they beat the Cards, whatever helps us, the better.

[Dalyn]

So, no Wood for the playoff rotation?


Heard Fredi is putting Garcia in. :facepalm:

Was really hoping I had a hearing problem.