GDT--3/8/18--Astros

[salmagundy]

Close to OD lineup.

Inciarte--CF
Albies-- 2B
Freddie-- 1B
Suzuki-- C
Markakis-- RF
Acuna, Jr-- 7
Camargo-- 3B
Schimpf-- DH
Swanson-- SS


Kazmir-- throwing

[Tapate50]

Kazmir gonna be YUGE

[jpx7]

But can you OD on Schimpf? Asking for a friend.

[thethe]

But can you OD on Schimpf? Asking for a friend.

I'd use a lifeline and call Bubba

[4maddux_cy's]

I really wish they would put Markakis in LF and Acuna Jr in RF.

[Russ2dollas]

I really wish they would put Markakis in LF and Acuna Jr in RF.

A lot of ppl think you should put your second best of in lf in suntrust. Iirc in the last kiley chat he alluded to that when saying Riley could be in rf next yr

[4maddux_cy's]

A lot of ppl think you should put your second best of in lf in suntrust. Iirc in the last kiley chat he alluded to that when saying Riley could be in rf next yr

Interesting. So then flip them on the road maybe?

[bravesfanforlife88]

Great to hear Don Sutton on the call...we have something great in him and Jim Powell

[msstate7]

I’m worried about kazmir. He let a retired basketball player take him deep

[Enscheff]

Kazmir will probably be the 5th SP behind Teheran/McCarthy/Folty/Newk and/or the long man in the BP until Gohara is ready.

Hopefully he doesn't pitch any meaningful innings.

[nsacpi]

Kazmir will probably be the 5th SP behind Teheran/McCarthy/Folty/Newk and/or the long man in the BP until Gohara is ready.



I don't think he is even that. Probably won't make the team.

[salmagundy]

After 3---

Astros 2-0, Braves 2 hits(both by Inciarte), 0 Es, 2 LOB, 0-1 w/RISP

Kazmir 3 IP, 4 hits, 2 ER, 1 BBs, 2 Ks

Sims in to start the 4th

[salmagundy]

Sims had a rough time

1st batter --GO 5-3
Next HR
Next DBL
Next HBP
Next single sharply to LF to load the bases
Ks the pitcher
Fisher with bases loaded--- LO 7

3-0 Astros mid 4th

[CJ9]

Are we sure Fried is good? I keep seeing him ranked him in our system, but I've never really understood why. The only place he has been good in his minor league career is at Low A and a 26-inning stint in the Arizona Fall League.

[Enscheff]

I don't think he is even that. Probably won't make the team.

I'm going to guess he is the long man out of the BP most of the year as long as he's healthy. The other options like Sims and Fried have options and will be stashed in AAA.

[bravesfanforlife88]

Just curious what a few former braves are doing this spring

Matt Kemp 19AB .316 avg 3 HR 6 RBI 1.192 ops
Alex Wood 2-0 10.80 ERA 3.1 IP 4K 2.10 WHIP

Matt Adams 11AB .455 avg 0HR 1 RBI 1.227 OPS

Jim Johnson 0-0 2.25 ERA 4IP 2K 0.75 WHIP
Andrelton Simmons 7AB .000 AVG 0HR 1RBI .111OPS (must be hurt?)

[Enscheff]

Are we sure Fried is good? I keep seeing him ranked him in our system, but I've never really understood why. The only place he has been good in his minor league career is at Low A and a 26-inning stint in the Arizona Fall League.

I don't think I've ever called Fried good. I've detailed why I think he gets hammered despite throwing 93 with a plus curve and average change, but it doesn't seem like he's going to alter that fastball at all.

One poster here thinks "Fried emerges as a potential TOR candidate" this season though.

I'm skeptical.

[Tapate50]

Just curious what a few former braves are doing this spring

Matt Kemp 19AB .316 avg 3 HR 6 RBI 1.192 ops
Alex Wood 2-0 10.80 ERA 3.1 IP 4K 2.10 WHIP

Matt Adams 11AB .455 avg 0HR 1 RBI 1.227 OPS

Jim Johnson 0-0 2.25 ERA 4IP 2K 0.75 WHIP
Andrelton Simmons 7AB .000 AVG 0HR 1RBI .111OPS (must be hurt?)

If he and Melvin Upton go on for a career resurgence, it is proof God hates the Braves.

[bravesfanMatt]

Are we sure Fried is good? I keep seeing him ranked him in our system, but I've never really understood why. The only place he has been good in his minor league career is at Low A and a 26-inning stint in the Arizona Fall League.

He has a good curve and a descent enough change to be effective. His problem is his fastball gets killed. He needs to do something to move. Toss his change enough to keep guys honest. I agree with scheff that a sinker could be lethal. He could still use the four seamer but just way less frequently.

[Tapate50]

Luiz Gohara (groin) could make his Grapefruit League debut on Sunday.

Gohara has been bothered by a groin strain for the past couple of weeks, but he pitched a pain-free live batting practice session on Thursday morning in Braves camp. "It felt really good, and my stuff was working really well, too," Gohara said after the workout. "I think after this, I'm just ready to go out and pitch in games." The big left-hander should be good to go when the Braves first need a fifth starter on April 11.

[nsacpi]

One poster here thinks "Fried emerges as a potential TOR candidate" this season though.


whowho?

[thethe]

I haven't wavered on Fried at all. Kid needs to pitch. Crazy how you guys expect instant results.

[CJ9]

I haven't wavered on Fried at all. Kid needs to pitch. Crazy how you guys expect instant results.

I’m not expecting instant results. I’d just like to see any positive results from him outside of Low A ball or a short AFL stint.

[thethe]

I’m not expecting instant results. I’d just like to see any positive results from him outside of Low A ball or a short AFL stint.

There were positives last year when he pitched. If after 30 starts we aren't seeing more consistency then I'll be right with you.

[BeanieAntics]

There were positives last year when he pitched. If after 30 starts we aren't seeing more consistency then I'll be right with you.

There has also been a good bit of data provided that suggests Fried needs to make some serious changes to his fastball to even be major league caliber.

[nsacpi]

I've long felt Fried's future was likely in the pen

[Enscheff]

I haven't wavered on Fried at all. Kid needs to pitch. Crazy how you guys expect instant results.

Do you also still think Allard will be a Top 20 guy by the end of this season?

How about Newk? Is he sill going to produce 5+ wins in a single season?

Still think Pache is going to be so good the Braves trade Inciarte in the next year?

[Oklahomabrave]

Do you also still think Allard will be a Top 20 guy by the end of this season?

How about Newk? Is he sill going to produce 5+ wins in a single season?

Still think Pache is going to be so good the Braves trade Inciarte in the next year?

Man I was never super high on Newk, but I was on Allard. I wasn’t that high on Soroka though, and I’m glad to be looking wrong so far.

[nsacpi]

I think the pendulum has swung too far on Allard...i think he'll be a useful major league starter

[msstate7]

I think the pendulum has swung too far on Allard...i think he'll be a useful major league starter

I think so too. Our fanbase looks at him like he has herpes now. He has been successful at every stop, so I’m not giving up on him until he gives me a reason to

[TheBravos]

I think the pendulum has swung too far on Allard...i think he'll be a useful major league starter

Trade bait....

[TheBravos]

If he and Melvin Upton go on for a career resurgence, it is proof God hates the Braves.

Yes

[msstate7]

If he and Melvin Upton go on for a career resurgence, it is proof God hates the Braves.

KEMvP was unbelievable to start the season last year. After he suffered that hamstring, he was never the same

[TheBravos]

Kazmir will probably be the 5th SP behind Teheran/McCarthy/Folty/Newk and/or the long man in the BP until Gohara is ready.

Hopefully he doesn't pitch any meaningful innings.

AA has mentioned more than once about opening day starters being “best for that moment” and not a few months down the road. If they think Kazmir has ANY value...they will showcase him somehow. Could be a long man...not sure he could start.

I am really liking McCarthy and if he stays healthy and does his thing...they should be picking up his option next year.

[TheBravos]

KEMvP was unbelievable to start the season last year. After he suffered that hamstring, he was never the same

Oh...you know he will do well and the Dodgers will be able to flip him for something or he will lead them to a championship. You know...that would be our speed. Still glad he’s gone either way.

[jpx7]

I think so too. Our fanbase looks at him like he has herpes now. He has been successful at every stop, so I’m not giving up on him until he gives me a reason to

Yea, but you still haven’t answered the herpes question.

[msstate7]

Yea, but you still haven’t answered the herpes question.

I’m not discussing mine and allard’s personal life haha

[Braves1976]

Kazmir insists he has more velocity in the tank, he stated in the AJC: “But I feel like with my delivery and everything, it’s just not completely in synch,” the veteran left-hander said. “That’s more the concern I’m working towards. I know the velo’s going to be there once that’s kind of synched up.”

[Southcack77]

Oh...you know he will do well and the Dodgers will be able to flip him for something or he will lead them to a championship. You know...that would be our speed. Still glad he’s gone either way.


If Kemp had any value he wouldn't be with the Dodgers.

I think he can start the season raking, he's still a good hitter, but odds are he will get hurt at some point and his hitting numbers will fall down. And he'll be bad to unplayable in the field.