GDT 12/5/'19

[The Chosen One]

Happy Mom's Day to the Mother of this board, Lord Enscheff.

Fred scratched from lineup.

Ron
Dan
Necklas
Oz
Jo
Charles
Ty
Endy
Max

[bravesfanMatt]

FreeBird finally with a day off. Jo-gun with 3 bombs today.

[The Chosen One]

I really like Jerome Jurenovich's replacement in the studio.

[thewupk]

I thought that was gone

[The Chosen One]

I thought that was gone

Probably is with roof closed.

[USMA76]

I thought that was gone

I did too.

[thewupk]

lol Neck with the wheels

[Dalyn]

Freeman will never get his #3 spot back. :Alone:

[USMA76]

Nick Markakis triple--something you don't often hear.

[nsacpi]

expecting a yuge game from Culberson

[thewupk]

that was ugly

[Tapate50]

D Backs marketing dept needs a napalm fire through it for those uniforms

[The Chosen One]

Ron just doesn't have that good instincts in the outfield. Reminds me almost of Manny Ramirez. Looks so awkward out there.

[The Chosen One]

Has Fried peaked?

[USMA76]

Has Fried peaked?

Don't think he's peaked but after his LA experience, he just doesn't look very sure of himself right now.

[thewupk]

MAX BONER

[Dalyn]

:elefant:

[USMA76]

Brain fart by the Snakes to allow Ender to put the bat on the ball with the pitcher on deck.

[thewupk]

Brain fart by the Snakes to allow Ender to put the bat on the ball with the pitcher on deck.

Max has more power

[USMA76]

Max has more power

Apparently. He also goes from foul line to foul line.

[bravesfanMatt]

Brain fart by the Snakes to allow Ender to put the bat on the ball with the pitcher on deck.

The arrogance of managers or pitchers who think they can get a guy out when a much easier option is on deck astounds me. I understand ender has been bad but you don’t take that chance. Just IBB him and get the pitcher out. Now you are down a run and still had to face the pitcher.

[bravesfanMatt]

What happened to Godly. Not watching.

[The Chosen One]

What happened to Godly. Not watching.

Was he just their opener today?

[thewupk]

lol 104 mph EV for Greinke

[thewupk]

Was he just their opener today?

yes

[thewupk]

Manny couldn't make that catch

[The Chosen One]

Acuña made it look more difficult than it was lol.

Again, he makes it look awkward and adventurous like Manny.

[The Chosen One]

Manny couldn't make that catch

He would have caught it then jumped onto the fence to give a high five and the ball to a fan.

[nsacpi]

Acuña made it look more difficult than it was lol.

Again, he makes it look awkward and adventurous like Manny.

he's no Manny...Manny could also make it humorous

[USMA76]

With 46 pitches through two innings, Fried's not going to be in this game very long.

[thewupk]

good lord

[USMA76]

That's twice in this game that an Arizona pitcher has gone after the chin of one of our batters. Enough already.

[thewupk]

this park sucks

[CrimsonCowboy]

Anywhere else, that’s a homer

[BeanieAntics]

I saw this guy pitch in Hattiesburg in the C-USA championship. He was freaking filthy.

[mossy]

Sorry for asking as I’ve been away for awhile, but all the highlights I’ve found have Joe Simpson on TV. Where is Jeff? Is this a permanent change?

[thethe]

Dansby racked that ball. So unlucky this year.

[nsacpi]

With 46 pitches through two innings, Fried's not going to be in this game very long.

off day tomorrow...we can empty out the pen

[The Chosen One]

Sorry for asking as I’ve been away for awhile, but all the highlights I’ve found have Joe Simpson on TV. Where is Jeff? Is this a permanent change?
Some posters are saying the last few weeks Jeff was on, he and Chip's chemistry started to drop off.

[thethe]

Love Josh but it sucks that Camargo doesn't get to start anymore. He's good.

[nsacpi]

the la Camargue is heating up

[thewupk]

Some posters are saying the last few weeks Jeff was on, he and Chip's chemistry started to drop off.

Jeff said on twitter he will be back on Tuesday for 3 weeks. I guess he does this semi permanently?

[Garmel]

Camargo has sucked LH this season except for his last 3 LH at-bats.

[thewupk]

Love Josh but it sucks that Camargo doesn't get to start anymore. He's good.

He should be starting a few times a week. Not sure what's going on with that plan.

[The Chosen One]

he's no Manny...Manny could also make it humorous

I could see Ron doing this

https://youtu.be/SCdp-pSA8kc

[WaitingFor2017]

Jeff's contract states that he will do something like 105 games with Chip this year.

Joe is contracted to do 25 games, so he will have 15 games left this season to do with Chip.

As for Tom, I'm not sure if his number of games were ever stated.

[The Chosen One]

Well at least Flowers cleared Ender.

[thethe]

Well at least Flowers cleared Ender.

...

[The Chosen One]

Jeff's contract states that he will do something like 105 games with Chip this year.

Joe is contracted to do 25 games, so he will have 15 games left this season to do with Chip.

As for Tom, I'm not sure if his number of games were ever stated.

It's crazy Joe has done almost 50% of his workload for the season already.

[USMA76]

Flowers isn't fast enough to be cute on the base paths. Dumb.

[thewupk]

Well at least Flowers cleared Ender.

nope

[bravesfanMatt]

Freddie Josh WHO.

[The Chosen One]

...

Typed that because I thought it was only 1 out.

[thethe]

He should be starting a few times a week. Not sure what's going on with that plan.

Yeah - But I would suspect that he gets at minimum 1 start a week at third for the rest of the season. Whats really going to cause some 'problems' is when Riley gets the call and becomes the everyday left fielder. That's one less position that Johan gets a start at.

I just don't think you need to rest Dansby/Albies more than once every 2-3 weeks.

[nsacpi]

I could see Ron doing this

https://youtu.be/SCdp-pSA8kc

uncanny baseball instincts from manny

[thethe]

Typed that because I thought it was only 1 out.

I'm surprised that bum got 2 outs as well.

[bravesfanMatt]

Yeah - But I would suspect that he gets at minimum 1 start a week at third for the rest of the season. Whats really going to cause some 'problems' is when Riley gets the call and becomes the everyday left fielder. That's one less position that Johan gets a start at.

I just don't think you need to rest Dansby/Albies more than once every 2-3 weeks.

It is clear to me that we are better offensively without FF. So give him two days a week off.

[thethe]

It is clear to me that we are better offensively without FF. So give him two days a week off.

At least

[thewupk]

It is clear to me that we are better offensively without FF. So give him two days a week off.

Charlie and Johan > Freddie and JD

[thethe]

2 Pathetic hits against Fried this inning :(

[bravesfanMatt]

Was hoping Fried would get six in and get his quality start. But that is not looking so good.

[thethe]

Fried and Soroka are going to pitch a bunch of innings if they keep the ball on the ground like they have through the first month of the season.

The infield defense for the Braves is spectacular.

[nsacpi]

Was hoping Fried would get six in and get his quality start. But that is not looking so good.

I see what u keep doing there

[thethe]

Was hoping Fried would get six in and get his quality start. But that is not looking so good.

Keep the faith son....

[bravesfanMatt]

Was hoping Fried would get six in and get his quality start. But that is not looking so good.

Reason to believe. :Bowman:

[thewupk]

Reason to believe. :Bowman:

just what i needed on mothers day

[USMA76]

Back to back hitters with two strike hits...the second for an RBI, ugh.

[USMA76]

So much for that four run lead.

[thethe]

Fried is finnish

[UNCBlue012]

We are really getting punked by Adam Jones. Lmao

[nsacpi]

We are really getting punked by Adam Jones. Lmao

he looked so done last year

[msstate7]

Fun fact... Swanson ops is .831 and harper's is .826

[UNCBlue012]

he looked so done last year baseball is an incredible thing haha

[msstate7]

Ryu no-hitting nats through 6

[msstate7]

We hit and run with FF up and Donaldson on deck, but sit still when markakis at plate

[UNCBlue012]

My God, the Phillies play the easiest schedule lol

[The Chosen One]

The D'Backs do not need a new ballpark lol wtf.

This is even more outrageous than the Ted being replaced.

[thewupk]

Ryu no-hitting nats through 6

through 7 now

[thethe]

Is neck one of the best FA signings in braves history?

[Dalyn]

Is neck one of the best FA signings in braves history?

He is the face of the Mukaki Rebuild.

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

I really like Jerome Jurenovich's replacement in the studio.

She looks like she smells good!

[WaitingFor2017]

Why are the DBacks wasting an at-bat this late with a relief pitcher?

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

Is Freeman even available to pinch-hit?

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

I thought Rob Drake was going to call that ball four, he moves so slow!

[msstate7]

Well, I hope that doesn't cost us

[Braves1976]

The last two Braves hitters could have walked, but didn't have the patience. This pitcher is all over the place and low on most every pitch. He would walk the house if you let him.

[Braves1976]

Even the hit by Acuna was on a ball. That pitcher sucked but we beat ourselves chasing balls low and outside.

[msstate7]

Just knew the top inning fail would probably be huge

[Braves1976]

now watch us lose, wow that happened fast.

[UNCBlue012]

Ugh. Of course. We need to get out of this unscathed.

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

Where was the cutoff man?!?

[thewupk]

newk with the bases loaded. what could go wrong.

[Enscheff]

I'm a little unclear why Newk isn't being allowed to face the next RHH after being allowed to face Walker.

[Braves1976]

newk with the bases loaded. what could go wrong.

thankfully Walker was in chase mode as Newk could've of walked him otherwise.

[UNCBlue012]

Winkler has easily been our best BP arm. But Newk probably should have been able to finish there.

[msstate7]

Markakis gold Glover

[CrimsonCowboy]

Woooo. Thank you, Nick.

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

NECK! I can breathe again, for now!

[Braves1976]

whew. now some runs please!

[The Chosen One]

She looks like she smells good!

Weird flex.


But I just started following her on IG. Lots of creeps in her comments section on her pictures. Must be awful to be an attractive female on IG and having all these weirdos commenting in all your pictures "Hey check your DMs".

[USMA76]

MVNeck

[Braves1976]

two more balls chased low and outside for that first out, this pitcher is effectively wild.

[The Chosen One]

expecting a yuge game from Culberson

Unreal.

[The Chosen One]

Woooo. nice job Ty.

[Braves1976]

Even the hit there was outside, he did throw one over the plate out of five that ab at least.

[Braves1976]

Flowers got a strike and didnt miss it.

[UNCBlue012]

Markakis and Flowers with triples. Weird game 😂

[msstate7]

So most likely ender is headed back to Atlanta at .218 avg and .618 ops. fWAR at -0.1 entering game. Any chance we see Riley in LF Tuesday night?

[Braves1976]

Culberson is hitting .429 after his three hit day. He's been great off the bench again.

[50PoundHead]

So most likely ender is headed back to Atlanta at .218 avg and .618 ops. fWAR at -0.1 entering game. Any chance we see Riley in LF Tuesday night?

No.

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

Weird flex.


But I just started following her on IG. Lots of creeps in her comments section on her pictures. Must be awful to be an attractive female on IG and having all these weirdos commenting in all your pictures "Hey check your DMs".

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article223128430.html

[Braves1976]

Markakis and Flowers with triples. Weird game ��

yea this is a good hitters park for triples, even for slow players. Ender got a lot of them here in the past thanks to his speed too.

[UNCBlue012]

I think he will be fine and the transition is hard, but I’m really surprised at how awful Vlad Jr. has been at the plate.

[The Chosen One]

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nba/charlotte-hornets/article223128430.html

I would watch more Hawks games if she becomes part of the broadcast in some capacity.

[The Chosen One]

Bobby must be proud.

Snitker throws out a classic Bobby B-Team Sunday lineup and the boys are in good position to win it.

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

Markakis and Flowers with triples. Weird game 😂

It reminds me of the time Mac went flopping in for a triple a long time ago and nearly knocking a hole in the ground and Chipper giving him the business from the dugout!

[The Chosen One]

Jackson for 2-inning save?

[BeanieAntics]

Weird flex.


But I just started following her on IG. Lots of creeps in her comments section on her pictures. Must be awful to be an attractive female on IG and having all these weirdos commenting in all your pictures "Hey check your DMs".

Wait, so you're telling me that all those DMs I sent her asking if I could drink her toilet water was weird? My God what have I done.

[UNCBlue012]

Jackson for 2-inning save? I guess so! Or we give Webb another try? Though I’d love the two-inning save with an off day tomorrow

[The Chosen One]

Wait, so you're telling me that all those DMs I sent her asking if I could drink her toilet water was weird? My God what have I done.

Depends on if it was before or after she flushed.

[The Chosen One]

I guess so! Or we give Webb another try? Though I’d love the two-inning save with an off day tomorrow

Think we already used Webb in this game.

[UNCBlue012]

Jones is so good against us. Jeez. Come on, Luke.

[BeanieAntics]

Depends on if it was before or after she flushed.

Well obviously before. Duh. After would just be normal toilet water and that is disgusting.

[USMA76]

Camargo likes to show off his arm and it nearly cost us.

[UNCBlue012]

Think we already used Webb in this game. meant venters lol I thought about last night. But we will see if Luke can get out there

[Braves1976]

whew.

[Garmel]

I guess so! Or we give Webb another try? Though I’d love the two-inning save with an off day tomorrow

Webb already pitched. Might be a Venters-Jackson combo for the 9th.

[Braves1976]

maybe Luke to start the 9th and Venters against the lefty?

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

I guess so! Or we give Webb another try? Though I’d love the two-inning save with an off day tomorrow

Webb pitched the sixth.

[Braves1976]

The only righties left are Tomlin and Wright.

[BeanieAntics]

Man Acuna smoked that ball. Some of hits outs are more impressive than other's homers.

[BeanieAntics]

Okay Dansby, don't start doing that **** again.

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

Camargo likes to show off his arm and it nearly cost us.

The way Charlie turned so quick looking behind him I thought the ball got by him, it was a good deke if he meant to almost give me a heart attack!

[Braves1976]

We need this game with Folty going next game.

[nsacpi]

Jackson probably comes back out for the 9th...only threw 12 pitches

[msstate7]

We need this game with Folty going next game.

Lol, sad that I too have no confidence in him

[TheBravos]

Jackson probably comes back out for the 9th...only threw 12 pitches

Goes to show how one year can change things lol. I still think he is in spring training mode though.

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

Lol, sad that I too have no confidence in him

I remember the days we’d be saying that meaning we could string together an even longer winning streak. :Sad:

[CrimsonCowboy]

http://i.imgur.com/P6x0U.gif

[USMA76]

Snakes have to be sick about their missed opportunities in this game and series. Better them than us...schadenfreude.

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

Extent Luke Jackson.

[CrazyTrain]

Luke Jackson is painting at 96+ and has a filthy slider.

[UNCBlue012]

Love #MyCloser!

[thewupk]

Luke Jackson has arrived folks

[TURBO]

https://media.giphy.com/media/vzuqin231fC92/giphy.gif

[The Chosen One]

Luke Jackson the Save-ior.

[msstate7]

Nice road trip.

[Heyward]

Luke Jackson is our best reliever, gotta love baseball.

[mossy]

Luke freaking Jackson. I can’t......

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

Should have been a sweep if we’d have been proactive on Minter but taking three out of four in Phoenix two years in a row is hard to complain about.

[Braves1976]

Should have been a sweep if we’d have been proactive on Minter but taking three out of four in Phoenix two years in a row is hard to complain about.

i'd sent Minter down weeks before we finally did, we allowed him to blow too many games.

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

I had a healthy respect for David Peralta in the off-season when his name kept coming up in hypothetical trade talks but after these seven games with Arizona that respect went up times 100!

[The Chosen One]

i'd sent Minter down weeks before we finally did, we allowed him to blow too many games.

Well, it was unfortunate Viz got hurt all the sudden.

And Minter was only one with closer experience. Venters was rehabbing.

[zbhargrove]

I swear... Luke Jackson going to come out of nowhere to become the next dominant closer... lol at baseball. The guy who was most on the hot seat is now our most valuable 'pen asset for the time being.

[thewupk]

Freeman and JD with a day off and still win. That's always nice

[Nerfherders]

I wanted 3-4 on that west coast trip and the boys pulled it off. Great late inning play in AZ this weekend. The offense picked up the pitching and vice versa.

[Russ2dollas]

Honest question, would you extend Culberson? I would not spend much as we control him through 32.

That said the guy has shown he can excel in this role. It’s a tough role. Some say comargo is coming back to true talent but I’m not sure. It’s hard to play part time and multiple spots.

I don’t know how the extensions work but would it make sense to do 3/6million with a team option on the end?

[Russ2dollas]

Swanson taging balls and still bad luck. Hit was probably on his worst contact.

Anyone have a suggestion of a team who would want ender? Every time we sign someone to a bargain contract I swear it comes back to not be a bargain. Hopefully Ozzie and acuna break that trend

[CyYoung31]

Honest question, would you extend Culberson? I would not spend much as we control him through 32.

That said the guy has shown he can excel in this role. It’s a tough role. Some say comargo is coming back to true talent but I’m not sure. It’s hard to play part time and multiple spots.

I don’t know how the extensions work but would it make sense to do 3/6million with a team option on the end?

Why would we extend a bench player, especially when we already have him through his prime years? It’s not like he’s going to become to expensive to keep.

[CyYoung31]

Swanson taging balls and still bad luck. Hit was probably on his worst contact.

Anyone have a suggestion of a team who would want ender? Every time we sign someone to a bargain contract I swear it comes back to not be a bargain. Hopefully Ozzie and acuna break that trend

Ender has been worth his contract up to this point.

[bravesfanMatt]

Not a basketball fan. But suck it Philly.

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

Not a basketball fan. But suck it Philly.

That was great. :elefant:

1127749831043289088

[Tapate50]

Not a basketball fan. But suck it Philly.

This. Always this.

[Super]

Not a basketball fan. But suck it Philly.

there's a thread for this...

[Carp]

I had a healthy respect for David Peralta in the off-season when his name kept coming up in hypothetical trade talks but after these seven games with Arizona that respect went up times 100!

Yeah it stinks we couldn't work out a trade considering he's having a career year. But Neck is continuing his late career resurgence so it evens out. I'm just super impressed at quality of work Neck has given us the last 2 years.

[Carp]

Honest question, would you extend Culberson? I would not spend much as we control him through 32.

That said the guy has shown he can excel in this role. It’s a tough role. Some say comargo is coming back to true talent but I’m not sure. It’s hard to play part time and multiple spots.

I don’t know how the extensions work but would it make sense to do 3/6million with a team option on the end?

I would not. I don't suspect he'll ever make more than 5 million annually, so there is really no reason to give him guaranteed money.

[Carp]

Ender has been worth his contract up to this point.

Yup Ender has been super valuable. Even last year he was a 3 WAR player. He's struggled a good bit this year, but he's also had some super crappy luck. And he's always been a way better 2nd half hitter.

[bravesfanMatt]

there's a thread for this...

I only know one place on the interweb and it is this sub. Telling me there are other portals of information on this site only scares me. Keep it simple on the web is my motto. Plus dial up connection take to long to load new areas.

[50PoundHead]

Yeah it stinks we couldn't work out a trade considering he's having a career year. But Neck is continuing his late career resurgence so it evens out. I'm just super impressed at quality of work Neck has given us the last 2 years.

I wanted an upgrade at cOF, but I can't argue with Markakis' performance in 2018 and thus far in 2019. He is who he is. He doesn't give away many ABs. Limited value at this point in his career, but he doesn't out and out hurt the team.

[BeanieAntics]

Honest question, would you extend Culberson? I would not spend much as we control him through 32.

That said the guy has shown he can excel in this role. It’s a tough role. Some say comargo is coming back to true talent but I’m not sure. It’s hard to play part time and multiple spots.

I don’t know how the extensions work but would it make sense to do 3/6million with a team option on the end?

We control Culberson for two more years and he'll be 33 entering free agency. At that point we probably won't want him, but if we do it we can almost definitely take it on a year by year basis. No reason to guarantee him money.

[Super]

not a single walk from Newk since the move to the BP. keep throwing him out there.

[msstate7]

not a single walk from Newk since the move to the BP. keep throwing him out there.

Add 2 starts at AAA to that too. Newcomb now has 70 grade control.

ETA... on a serious note about newcomb, I thought after the 2 straight hits to start his inning he'd get to sweating bullets and get wild. He didn't... stayed poised and responded

[thewupk]

Add 2 starts at AAA to that too. Newcomb now has 70 grade control.

thethe was right