GDT 9/28/13: Phillies (Martin @ Braves (Minor) 7:10 PM

[NYCBrave]

Braves:

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

Phillies:


1. Cesar Hernandez (S) CF
2. Jimmy Rollins (S) SS
3. Chase Utley (L) 2B
4. Darin Ruf (R) 1B
5. Domonic Brown (L) LF
6. Cameron Rupp (R) C
7. Cody Asche (L) 3B
8. John Mayberry (R) RF
9. Ethan Martin (R) P

[Heyward]

Wish Mac could catch but don't wanna risk anything with him.

Probably the best we can do at this moment.

[goosecreekbrave]

Braves:

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

Phillies:

TBA

I'd rather try to get BJ going than play Laird. Have Gattis catch. Hopefully we will get out to a big lead and then maybe BJ can get an AB or something.

[nsacpi]

It seems pretty clear from the lineups of the past week or so that Fredi is going to go with Elliot Johnson over Uggla in the playoffs.

[NYCBrave]

I'd rather try to get BJ going than play Laird. Have Gattis catch. Hopefully we will get out to a big lead and then maybe BJ can get an AB or something.

BJ is 0 for his last 16 with 9 Ks. He had his chance to get it going earlier this month and failed. It's a lost season for him and he doesn't deserve any more chances. Plus, there are only 2 games left anyway.

[BlackwaterPark]

I'd rather try to get BJ going than play Laird. Have Gattis catch. Hopefully we will get out to a big lead and then maybe BJ can get an AB or something.

Was just about to say this.....

[benchguy]

He hasn't been going all season what makes u think he will in 2 games?????
see this post time after time about getting him going, he is not going anywhere..he had
his chance for most of the season time has run out..



Was just about to say this.....

[BlackwaterPark]

He hasn't been going all season what makes u think he will in 2 games?????
see this post time after time about getting him going, he is not going anywhere..he had
his chance for most of the season time has run out..

Fine, em I think Laird sucks just as bad as BJ, but BJs defense and speed on the bases heave forbid he gets on base, outweighs anything Laird brings to the table. I would rather see Bethancourt catch than Lard

[NYCBrave]

Fine, em I think Laird sucks just as bad as BJ, but BJs defense and speed on the bases heave forbid he gets on base, outweighs anything Laird brings to the table. I would rather see Bethancourt catch than Lard

Actually, nobody sucks as bad as BJ. Not sure if you haven't been watching the games or just don't know the stats, but BJ is hitting .106 in September with a .367 OPS! That's 5 hits in 47 ABs, with 21 strike outs. Now I'm not saying Laird is an amazing option, but BJ should not even be considered.

[BlackwaterPark]

Actually, nobody sucks as bad as BJ. Not sure if you haven't been watching the games or just don't know the stats, but BJ is hitting .106 in September with a .367 OPS! That's 5 hits in 47 ABs, with 21 strike outs. Now I'm not saying Laird is an amazing option, but BJ should not even be considered.

I just go by what I see, and I haven't seen Laird get a hit since July it seems

[nsacpi]

Laird second half OPS .498. BJ .537. Schafer .455. Terdoslavich .603. Reed .440

The choices are not pretty if McCann can't play.

Also the pinch hitting options for Fredi are not good at all. Our bench played way over its head in the first half, and has regressed way past its norm in the opposite direction. If you are an optimist, you might want to argue that they are overdue.

[gtcway]

Other than being the highest paid player and Justin's brother, does BJ deserve to be on the post season roster? As much as I want him to do well, he hasn't done anything this year.
He surely isn't deserving of a pinch hitting chance, late inning defensive replacement? If we went to the world series and he got an at-bat in every game, the chances of him getting a hit is about -27%

[BlackwaterPark]

BJ has been great in the post season from what I remember

[tvsportscaster]

BJ has been great in the post season from what I remember

He's not going to be great this post season because his ass will be on the bench.

[NYCBrave]

BJ has been great in the post season from what I remember

He's also hit over the mendoza line every season in the majors in the past, this year not even close. I can't believe you think he will suddenly just put it together because the post season started.

[The Chosen One]

Other than being the highest paid player and Justin's brother, does BJ deserve to be on the post season roster? As much as I want him to do well, he hasn't done anything this year.
He surely isn't deserving of a pinch hitting chance, late inning defensive replacement? If we went to the world series and he got an at-bat in every game, the chances of him getting a hit is about -27%

Would you really rather have Schafer?

[Lville21]

Cubs aren't giving Atlanta any help -- no surprise. Looks like the Braves need to sweep to get home field. I was hoping for the Braves to play 9 reserves tomorrow (knowing Fredi's tendencies, he will anyway with home field advantage on the line).

[zitothebrave]

Was just about to say this.....

I'm fine with it. More innings in LF may make Gattis slightly sharper come the post season. THe last 2 games of the season won't change the season BJ has been having. Even if he went 8-8 with 4 homers I dont' think he makes the post season starting roster. He'll be invaluable off the bench as a defensive replacement (cause Gattis isn't good in LF) but we have to let our starting OF play and gel as much as possible. Hopefully we win and St. Louis loses so we can just let them get 5 or 6 innings in tomorrow then rest them.

[BlackwaterPark]

At least we dont have to hope to STL to lose, if we win we countrol our own destiny

[Julio3000]

I'm at the game...my first one in far too long. Super stoked.

[NinersSBChamps]

Game looks like it will be on MLBN. First Braves game I will be able to see for a few weeks now. Go get em boys!

[gtcway]

Would you really rather have Schafer?

That's like asking if I would rather get shot in the foot or the shoulder. NO!

[braves31win]

Cubs aren't giving Atlanta any help -- no surprise. Looks like the Braves need to sweep to get home field. I was hoping for the Braves to play 9 reserves tomorrow (knowing Fredi's tendencies, he will anyway with home field advantage on the line).

Looks like the cards will throw Westbrook tomorrow instead of waino, that's a break for us and makes sense for them to have him gm 1 of NLDS

[NinersSBChamps]

What a crock of ****. Yankees-Astros is on instead.

[Julio3000]

They just gave out the MiL player of the year awards. Saw the rare avis Felix Falcon. Also, Josh Elander looks a lot like Lance Berkman...circa 2010 or so.

[NinersSBChamps]

Check that...Braves are on my television.

[braves31win]

They will never bypass Yankees or Red Sox on MLBN. Geez

[NinersSBChamps]

Minor is such a stud.

[thethe]

Minor is such a stud.

Minor is a damn good pitcher. This inning has been fluky. He isn't getting hit hard.

[Bj1133]

Looks like the cards will throw Westbrook tomorrow instead of waino, that's a break for us and makes sense for them to have him gm 1 of NLDS

Wainwright pitched today

[thethe]

Minor is still afraid to pitch to contact.

[drewdat]

Minor is still afraid to pitch to contact.

With 2 in scoring position?

[Bj1133]

Gonna need some offense tonight

[KayJayNZ]

Are we sure we don't want Teheran starting Game 2?

[thethe]

With 2 in scoring position?

Its hard to hit a baseball. But if you can't throw it in the zone it makes it that much easier to get on base.

[NinersSBChamps]

I take Medlen over Minor any day of the week. Especially in a must win game like this one is tonight.

[Heyward]

Nibble, nibble, nibble.

Gets out Utley and Ruf.

And can't get anyone else out so far.

Gives up a 2 out hit to a minor league scrub.

[NYCBrave]

This first inning problem from Minor is getting extremely tiring

[tvsportscaster]

Looks like the cards will throw Westbrook tomorrow instead of waino, that's a break for us and makes sense for them to have him gm 1 of NLDS

That's because they threw Wainwright today

[NinersSBChamps]

Good base running JaSON.

[Heyward]

Lucky that dropped, come on FF.

[NinersSBChamps]

I love this aggression on the base paths.

[Heyward]

That works, get him in, Gattis.

[Bj1133]

May have been out there

[Heyward]

May have been out there

He was safe, his knee stayed on 2nd.

[Bj1133]

He was safe, his knee stayed on 2nd.

Didn't look like it to me

[NinersSBChamps]

Throw Gattis another fastball if you want to give the lead back.

[NinersSBChamps]

Not sure what you were swinging at Evan.

[Heyward]

Got 1 back, freaking Minor and his first inning crap.

[NinersSBChamps]

There is no reason we can't hit this guy tonight.

[NYCBrave]

It's a bullpen game for them so if we can't score more than 2 we don't deserve to win anyway

[bravesnumberone]

If Mike Minor can't get through a first inning without stupid ****, then he needs to not start a playoff game.

[NinersSBChamps]

They gave Laird ass a hit. :happy0157:

[Heyward]

There is no reason we can't hit this guy tonight.

Not sure of his PC, they are calling it a bullpen game.

Need to keep em at 2, and add some more, who knows, getting shutdown the rest of this game wouldn't surprise me.

[Heyward]

Double play, of course.

[NinersSBChamps]

Nothing really needs to be said.

[Julio3000]

Incredible read by Jason on the pop fly. Laird's ball was an error all day.

[nsacpi]

Minor has good stuff tonight

[yeezus]

who the hell is cameron rupp

[NinersSBChamps]

Minor is trouble again.

[Heyward]

who the hell is cameron rupp

Catching prospect for Philly, 22nd overall in their system.

[Heyward]

Minor has good stuff tonight

Bullcrap he does.

[NinersSBChamps]

Catching prospect for Philly, 22nd overall in their system.

Has a basketball arena named after him too. :Bunchie1:

[Bj1133]

With those home/road splits, maybe Minor would be the better option in Game 3 on the road and give Julio the home start in Game 2

[Heyward]

Interesting, just popped up that MM has better road numbers than home.

3.5 or so at home, 2.7 on the road.

ERA wise.

[yeezus]

I said a while ago while dom brown was crushing the ball that they should have packaged him and paps or him and lee for a huge haul. i don't think dom is a great player at all. he had one good month and has been marginal the rest of the year. he also stinks defensively. very average player.

[Heyward]

Getting mowed down by a guy out of the bullpen, figures.

[Dalyn]

Minor needs to be moved to game three at this point.

[Bj1133]

Getting mowed down by a guy out of the bullpen, figures.

It is the 3rd inning

[NinersSBChamps]

Minor needs to be moved to game three at this point.

I do agree, but it wont matter with our offensive woes.

[Heyward]

Minor needs to be moved to game three at this point.

Hard to disagree given his road numbers are better than his home numbers.

[stpeteirish]

Has a basketball arena named after him too. :Bunchie1:

that's his dad.

[Dalyn]

I do agree, but it wont matter with our offensive woes.

Probably right, but it gives us a chance (like last night) to win on pitching.

[Dalyn]

Hard to disagree given his road numbers are better than his home numbers.

Yep. And his recent performance has been poor.

[Heyward]

Swung at Ball 4, up to Evan.

[NinersSBChamps]

Great. We have to rely on Gattis.

[Heyward]

Smh.

[Garmel]

We're making a bum look good.

[NinersSBChamps]

It makes me sick to think about what the Dodgers will do to this offense.

[bravesnumberone]

Sigh. Oh well.

[Heyward]

We're making a bum look good.

Knew that was over when FF swung at Ball 4.

[Heyward]

It makes me sick to think about what the Dodgers will do to this offense.

Gotta get HFA, Dodgers will smoke us.

[Dalyn]

We need Actober Justin.

[Julio3000]

Note to Elliot: let Andrelton get it.

[Heyward]

Another run would be cool or is that too much to ask?

[NinersSBChamps]

Laird with two "hits."

[NinersSBChamps]

Laird got wheelz.

[The Chosen One]

Gotta get HFA, Dodgers will smoke us.

The two biggest pessimists on here agreeing again. How surprising

[bravesnumberone]

I don't mean to be a dick, but that was an abortion of an at bat in that situation.

[NinersSBChamps]

Real awesome at bat from our 8th place hitter. Watches a pitch go by for strike 3.

[Heyward]

The two biggest pessimists on here agreeing again. How surprising

Just stating what I think, I'd love to be wrong but the Dodgers would toy with us.

It would not be pretty.

Pray I'm wrong if it happens though.

Awful AB from Johnson.

[Garmel]

Real awesome at bat from our 8th place hitter. Watches a pitch go by for strike 3.

Yet he swings at a pitch in the dirt on the first pitch.

[bravesnumberone]

Follow through on your pitches. Jesus.

[NinersSBChamps]

Hoping someone is loose in the bullpen. Minor leads off in the bottom and we need to score some runs.

[bravesnumberone]

For ****'S SAKE.

[NinersSBChamps]

You can tell October is near when the Braves defense starts playing like that.

[Julio3000]

That first pitch swing by Elliot looked for all the world like his eyes were closed.

[NinersSBChamps]

That first pitch swing by Elliot looked for all the world like his eyes were closed.

The pitch that traveled 58 feet.

[Dalyn]

That first pitch swing by Elliot looked for all the world like his eyes were closed.

Worth a try.

[NinersSBChamps]

Way to battle back Mike. Not an overly horrid start overall. Runs and Walden need to happen now.

[Heyward]

PH for MM.

Outside of the first, solid outing.

Not his fault this offense is MIA.

[bravesnumberone]

CAN WE SCORE SOME FREAKING RUNS?

[NinersSBChamps]

WTF! Why is Minor hitting here. Granted our bench is terrible as well, but this is a typical Fredi move.

[Heyward]

WTF! Why is Minor hitting here. Granted our bench is terrible as well, but this is a typical Fredi move.

Only at around 90 pitches but agreed.

[Heyward]

Swings at Ball 4, sigh.

[bravesnumberone]

Idk, but based on recent history, don't have a great deal of confidence in Walden.

[NinersSBChamps]

Idk, but based on recent history, don't have a great deal of confidence in Walden.

Doesn't matter who pitches. The Braves need offense to win this game. Leaving a pitcher to hit right now is asinine.

[bravesnumberone]

Doesn't matter who pitches. The Braves need offense to win this game. Leaving a pitcher to hit right now is asinine.

I agree with your statement, but honestly, half this lineup may as well be pitchers the way they're swinging.

[Heyward]

Struggling vs their bullpen, how typical.

[bravesnumberone]

Again, these are situations we'll have to produce once the playoffs come.

[Heyward]

Good signs from JUp.

[Heyward]

Odds Freeman gets anything to hit here?

[bravesnumberone]

Goddamnit Freeman, stop swinging at that ****.

[bravesnumberone]

And of course we don't come through.

[NinersSBChamps]

Remember the Phillies bullpen of scrubs is doing this to us.

[Heyward]

Of course, leaving runners on base, what else is new.

Might be our best shot to score again.

[KayJayNZ]

Team RISP: 0-for-7.

:facepalm:

[Garmel]

Unbelievable.

[bravesnumberone]

Of course, leaving runners on base, what else is new.

Might be our best shot to score again.

I agree. But I don't want you to ever tell me to stop complaining in a GDT again.

[Heyward]

I agree. But I don't want you to ever tell me to stop complaining in a GDT again.

Deal.

[stpeteirish]

Team RISP: 0-for-7.

:facepalm:

and two of them are Freddie K's, very unusual.

[nsacpi]

Decent start by Minor.

[bravesnumberone]

The fact remains if we can't manage a run or two agains this bullpen the next four innings, we're in for a rude awakening next week.

[Heyward]

Decent start by Minor.

Pretty good outside of the 1st.

Phillies basically giving us this game, and we can't do crap about it.

[bravesnumberone]

Come on.

[Heyward]

Gonna need a HR since no one can hit with RISP tonight.

[bravesnumberone]

Sure would be nice to have McCann in there.

[bravesnumberone]

When are we going to start staying back on pitches?

[NinersSBChamps]

Between Gattis and Simmons. Oh never mind. I will be quiet.

[Heyward]

Pathetic, pissing away home field.

No one but themselves to blame.

[NinersSBChamps]

When are we going to start staying back on pitches?

Probably work on it in the off season. Which starts in about ten days.

[NYCBrave]

Looks like we got all three negative nancies in here tonight. Misery loves company is true

[Lville21]

Will Philly homerless streak end against Walden?

[Dalyn]

Both hitting coaches need to go after the season. Pathetic. See if Chipper wants the job.

[bravesnumberone]

Looks like we got all three negative nancies in here tonight. Misery loves company is true

W/E.

[NinersSBChamps]

Looks like we got all three negative nancies in here tonight. Misery loves company is true

That's why the Braves roster was expanded for September.

[benchguy]

The same three as usual..


Looks like we got all three negative nancies in here tonight. Misery loves company is true

[BlackwaterPark]

We suck

[Dalyn]

That's why the Braves roster was expanded for September.

That's plunking hilarious.

[NinersSBChamps]

Ball game. Gattis is a pile of trash. Go back to janitor work.

[NYCBrave]

Ball game. Gattis is a pile of trash. Go back to janitor work.

Time for another banning....

[Lville21]

Walden :facepalm:

[Dalyn]

Constant negativity can be tiresome. So can someone constantly commenting about it. We all are tiresome at some point (even I get sick of harping on Fredi and the lineup), but that is the beautiful thing about the forum. It is unadulterated passion. Enjoy it. We lost it once and look what happened.

[Bdawg2309]

oh walden...

[Dalyn]

Time for another banning....

Oh, come on...

[NYCBrave]

Well Walden certainly answered the question of if he'll be on the post season roster. It sucks that our bullpen basically is all getting injured in September (Walden/Downs/Avilan?). At least Carpenter has stepped up.

[NYCBrave]

Constant negativity can be tiresome. So can someone constantly commenting about it. We all are tiresome at some point (even I get sick of harping on Fredi and the lineup), but that is the beautiful thing about the forum. It is unadulterated passion. Enjoy it. We lost it once and look what happened.

Totally disagree. To me it's like 3 people smoking in a room full of non smokers. Very unwelcome and just annoying to everyone else.

[bravesnumberone]

Well Walden certainly answered the question of if he'll be on the post season roster. It sucks that our bullpen basically is all getting injured in September (Walden/Downs/Avilan?). At least Carpenter has stepped up.

Stop being a negative nancy.

[Bdawg2309]

well on the bright side... no #1 seed in the NL has won the WS since '95

[stpeteirish]

Walden all over the place, not in a good way.

[Runnin]

Still have 3 innings to put some offense together. A team with any post season chance would find a way to make some noise.

[NinersSBChamps]

Time for another banning....

Let me guess I am a racist for this comment too. And who are you again? Get a life dude.

[BlackwaterPark]

well on the bright side... no #1 seed in the NL has won the WS since '95

This team has no chance to get out of the first round without homefield.

[NinersSBChamps]

Totally disagree. To me it's like 3 people smoking in a room full of non smokers. Very unwelcome and just annoying to everyone else.

So leave the room...

[NYCBrave]

Stop being a negative nancy.

Nice try, don't try to group me in as a whining complainer with you

[NinersSBChamps]

This team has no chance to get out of the first round without homefield.

We have HFA in NLDS no matter what.

[NYCBrave]

Let me guess I am a racist for this comment too. And who are you again? Get a life dude.

It was extremely disrespectful. Its obvious you have no control of your emotions. Seek help man

[Dalyn]

Totally disagree. To me it's like 3 people smoking in a room full of non smokers. Very unwelcome and just annoying to everyone else.

Most people annoy me. Guess I've learned to ignore it and enjoy them for what they are worth. You, for example, have soul (apparently). So when you annoy me I just start humming The Killers.

[NinersSBChamps]

It was extremely disrespectful. Its obvious you have no control of your emotions. Seek help man

You take everything so literal. Just sit back and drink beer. It will loosen you up some.

[stpeteirish]

Well Walden certainly answered the question of if he'll be on the post season roster. It sucks that our bullpen basically is all getting injured in September (Walden/Downs/Avilan?). At least Carpenter has stepped up.

Walden looks healthy, just rusty. Velocity is good, he's wild. Two bloop hits.

[Dalyn]

In case he is annoying other people:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dajn9Bk24CY






:cooter:

[NinersSBChamps]

Walden looks healthy, just rusty. Velocity is good, he's wild. Two bloop hits.

It's too bad he couldn't get some work in games where we didn't need him to be on.

[NYCBrave]

I'd be inclined to give Walden another shot tomorrow and then maybe the instructional league as planned. He looked good striking out those last two.

[bravesnumberone]

I don't really have a problem pitching Walden there. We're going to need him to be effective.

[NinersSBChamps]

I'd be inclined to give Walden another shot tomorrow and then maybe the instructional league as planned. He looked good striking out those last two.

Yeah he just needs more work in games to shake the rust off.

[bravesnumberone]

Can't put people away with two strikes.

[NinersSBChamps]

Well bring on the Dodgers I guess.

[NYCBrave]

Well bring on the Dodgers I guess.

Maybe we'll get a surprise out of the Cubs tomorrow. You never know.

[bravesnumberone]

Maybe we'll get a surprise out of the Cubs tomorrow. You never know.

Hopefully. Won't matter if our offense can't produce.

[NinersSBChamps]

Maybe we'll get a surprise out of the Cubs tomorrow. You never know.

Anything is possible, but I hate having to rely on another team to help us out. Tonight's game was very important.

[Garmel]

Well bring on the Dodgers I guess.

It might be for the best. The Dodgers are playing as bad as we are.

[bravesnumberone]

:facepalm:

[bravesnumberone]

It might be for the best. The Dodgers are playing as bad as we are.

We'll still have to face Kershaw/Greinke four times.

[ProbationDeac]

If score holds we will be 12-14 for the month. cardinals are 18-8.

[NinersSBChamps]

If score holds we will be 12-14 for the month. cardinals are 18-8.

Where have I seen the Cardinals overtake the Braves in September before?

[NinersSBChamps]

Maybe the Braves will find offense if I take a shower.

[ProbationDeac]

So frustrating. Hopefully Cards somehow lose tomorrow and we get a win.

[bravesnumberone]

That's 21 innings with 2 runs scored.

[NYCBrave]

It is really troubling that they can't even do anything against a bunch of crappy bullpen arms

[Dalyn]

Wouldn't bother me if the team fired the hitting coaches before the playoffs. Might send a message.

[ProbationDeac]

What a horrible night!

[BlackwaterPark]

Screw sports tonight. Between this garbage and the Gators im done

[tvsportscaster]

Here is this offense again. The Phillies are pitching a bullpen game and the Braves still have just one run, and we think they're going to do something against Kershaw and Greinke in the playoffs. If they play LA, they will be down 0-2 before they even hit LA.

[bravesnumberone]

**** happens. We needed the sweep, and barring a miracle, we're not going to get the job done. Just hope we can win tomorrow, and the Cubs come through.

[bravesnumberone]

Here is this offense again. The Phillies are pitching a bullpen game and the Braves still have just one run, and we think they're going to do something against Kershaw and Greinke in the playoffs. If they play LA, they will be down 0-2 before they even hit LA.

Our best hope is that Medlen tosses up another gem, and we somehow get 2 of the first 3.

[bravesnumberone]

Where was that when we had a runner on second and down just a run?

[Dalyn]

Here are some nice team stats:

.246 batting average before tonight. .319 OBP. .399 SLG

Runs = 4.2/game before tonight. Hits = 8/game before tonight. Walks = 3.3/game before tonight. About one steal every three games.

Only thing we've improved on during September is stealing. It is a little better than the average for the year. We have the fewest hits of any team in September. Just pathetic all around. Hard to believe, really.

[bravesnumberone]

For the love of God, even if we don't come back here, at least show that we can put up a competent effort and score runs with two on and no one out.

[bravesnumberone]

And once again, failure.

[Heyward]

Pathetic, don't wanna imagine what Kershaw and Greinke does to this lineup.

[NinersSBChamps]

At least there is some college football on still tonight.

[Heyward]

Maybe we'll get a surprise out of the Cubs tomorrow. You never know.

Meh, doesn't matter if they can't hit.

One run vs the Phils pen, Kershaw and Greinke must be dreaming of dominating this lineup.

[Heyward]

It might be for the best. The Dodgers are playing as bad as we are.

They've had some injuries, even still, facing Kershaw and Greinke three times is a nightmare waiting to happen.

[NinersSBChamps]

Well at least our season wont end at home again. Ending our season in Los Angeles will be good for the party animals of the team.

[Heyward]

Looks like we got all three negative nancies in here tonight. Misery loves company is true

Negative as in stating facts.

If they can't hit this Philly pen, what makes you think they'll do anything against Kershaw and Greinke three or four times in a series?

[NinersSBChamps]

Simmons had a terrific game.

[bravesnumberone]

Once again, runners on base.

[NinersSBChamps]

And it's Jason's turn to fail. At least the team shared in their failures tonight.

[bravesnumberone]

Too little too late.

[NinersSBChamps]

Meaningless home run.

[Julio3000]

KAPAYA!!

[bravesnumberone]

Now they want to torture us.

[NinersSBChamps]

This should be fun.

[Lville21]

pinch run for Freddie

[bravesnumberone]

If Gattis swings at a ball here, he needs to be fined.

[NinersSBChamps]

KAPAYA!!

Where are you sitting?

[Lville21]

Will Gattis strikeout, popout, or hit a game winning homer?

[bravesnumberone]

How do you not swing there?

[NinersSBChamps]

Will Gattis strikeout, popout, or hit a game winning homer?

Neither. A mind-boggling walk.

[Runnin]

Excellent at bat El Oso.

[NinersSBChamps]

Um why isn't BJ pinch running for Freddie?

[Lville21]

Chris "Gap" Johnson needs to come through.

[NinersSBChamps]

CJ in an 0-2 hole is bad news.

[bravesnumberone]

Just throw him low and outside.

[Lville21]

Just throw him one in the dirt.

[TXBravesFan]

Wow.

[TURBO]

Pathetic, don't wanna imagine what Kershaw and Greinke does to this lineup.


Meh, doesn't matter if they can't hit.

One run vs the Phils pen, Kershaw and Greinke must be dreaming of dominating this lineup.


They've had some injuries, even still, facing Kershaw and Greinke three times is a nightmare waiting to happen.




Negative as in stating facts.

If they can't hit this Philly pen, what makes you think they'll do anything against Kershaw and Greinke three or four times in a series?

Think Heyward is worried about us facing Kerhsaw and Grienke :cooter:

[bravesnumberone]

You're not going to beat a goddamn thing at first sliding head first. Great play by Rollins.

[Heyward]

That one stings.

Game should of been a win or into extras if they scored more than one run off their bullpen.

No one to blame but themselves.

[TURBO]

If we planned on getting to the world series we were going to have to beat good teams anyway. Lets just do it in the first round.

[NinersSBChamps]

Chris Johnson is faster than Gerald Laird at least. Hang your hat on that!

[Runnin]

Coach Pendleton is fired up about something. Sliding into 1B?

[AerchAngel]

Coach Pendleton is fired up about something. Sliding into 1B?

He jacked up CJ. I can't wait to hear what happened, but he wasn't happy.

[bravesnumberone]

Coach Pendleton is fired up about something. Sliding into 1B?

Looked like CJ was upset, and TP was trying to calm him down. Would be nice if we'd shown enough spark to manage more than one run before the ninth.

[The Chosen One]

Coach Pendleton is fired up about something. Sliding into 1B?

I think so. TP looked like he seriously was about to punch him.

[NinersSBChamps]

If we planned on getting to the world series we were going to have to beat good teams anyway. Lets just do it in the first round.

There is no way in h e double hockey sticks we beat the Dodgers.

[The Chosen One]

Just kind of rewound the CJ-TP thing in the dugout and there were f-bombs flying from TP's lips. I'm not master lip reader but it sure was.

[bravesnumberone]

I don't think the head first slide would have made the difference in his slow ass getting thrown out, but we do some of the dumbest **** on the base paths.

[tvsportscaster]

Yeah, I have no idea what that was about? Maybe CJ's temper again. I don't know but TP was pissed.

[Heyward]

There is no way in h e double hockey sticks we beat the Dodgers.

Yep, just an awful matchup.

Strangely matchup better with the Cards.

[AerchAngel]

There is no way in h e double hockey sticks we beat the Dodgers.

Sav, you saw this, you know what to do.

[TURBO]

There is no way in h e double hockey sticks we beat the Dodgers.

Just like Bud Norris was going to have an ERA under 4?

[Heyward]

Looked like it was gonna get through but good play from Rollins.

[Dalyn]

Just kind of rewound the CJ-TP thing in the dugout and there were f-bombs flying from TP's lips. I'm not master lip reader but it sure was.

Unbelievable. It is amazing what a few years without Cox has done to this team (or one year without Chipper...or a combo).

[NinersSBChamps]

Just like Bud Norris was going to have an ERA under 4?

I'll make another wager on Braves-Dodgers series if it happens.

[AerchAngel]

I'll make another wager on Braves-Dodgers series if it happens.

Then go root for the Doggers then, if you want to pick them to win and stay off this site.

[jsebe10]

Kinda looked like when CJ chunked his helmet it hit TP. Whatever it was, he was pissed and CJ wanted no part of him.

[AerchAngel]

Yeah, I have no idea what that was about? Maybe CJ's temper again. I don't know but TP was pissed.

Pendleton actually put hands on him like he was going to f*ck him up. He was incensed.

[bravesnumberone]

I guess we'll have to find out more. But I'm glad we're still good at showing emotion....

[nsacpi]

Laird is heating up. That should get us past the Dodgers.

[The Chosen One]

There is no way in h e double hockey sticks we beat the Dodgers.

Seriously. I'm getting kind of tired of this now.

Are you really a fan?

Do not answer and say "I'm a fan, I'm just being a realist."

You're clearly one of the worst fairweather bandwagon fans we've had here. Throughout the entire year you've done nothing but predict terrible outcomes, and then act surprised when they do good and say "I'm glad they shut me up."

There's always "I wouldn't be surprised if we get destroyed" or "This game is over (after the 1st inning and we give up 2 runs), or "I don't expect our team to do much." or "I doubt that happens, but ok."

Being a fan means being faithful that something good will happen. Even if it means we're down by 7-0, you are one of the WORST by far offenders of doom and gloom. I can really understand why many people here are annoyed by your schtick. I myself have become increasingly annoyed by reading you post this every few days.

[Heyward]

Then go root for the Doggers then, if you want to pick them to win and stay off this site.

Pretty much everyone is picking them to win, they have the best rotation in baseball lead by the best pitcher on the planet.

I hope we could upset them but it won't matter if the bats stay cold, seems Freeman is in a slump, wonderful.

Could we win, who knows, playoffs are a crapshoot but they better turn it around when the playoffs start.

[NinersSBChamps]

Pendleton actually put hands on him like he was going to f*ck him up. He was incensed.

You have video of this? MLBN cut out right after the out.

[Runnin]

Well sliding into 1B in this game in any situation is irresponsible. But I love seeing some fire from anyone in that dugout.

[Dalyn]

I think we will beat the Dodgers in five.

[Runnin]

You have video of this? MLBN cut out right after the out.
It was the last thing you saw before they cut the feed.

[Gary82]

nevermind. TP was grabbing CJ like he betrayed him.

[jsebe10]

Well sliding into 1B in this game in any situation is irresponsible. But I love seeing some fire from anyone in that dugout.

Lol it was more than a sliding head first into 1B. There was something personal there. TP hemmed his ass up

[bravesnumberone]

To put my happiest face on it.

Two facts.

1. We entered this home stand with the inside track to getting homefield and have gone 3-3. The Cardinals have won when they're supposed to, and we haven't.
2. HOWEVER, when the last out is made tomorrow, we'll still be in the playoffs with the same odds of winning as any other team. So let's hope that some time between now and Thursday, we find a way to be as productive at driving in runners on base as we are slamming helmets and playing homer police.

[The Chosen One]

Lol it was more than a sliding head first into 1B. There was something personal there. TP hemmed his ass up

Snitker, Fredi, and Tosca were just kind of like lol what.

TP was venting to Laird when he turned around and saw CJ and snapped on him.