GDT 6/20/19: Saturday Soroka Special

[Slippyjms]

Acuna
Swanson
Freeman
Donaldson
Markakis
Albies
B-Mac
AR-27
Soroka

[Buzzworm]

Yuge games from Freeman and Albies.
Another YUGE day of managing from Dave Martinez.

[nsacpi]

expecting a yuge game from Riley

[thethe]

Ill put my yuge game odds on soroka

[Heyward]

Huge, huge game to at least guarantee a split and go into Sunday with house money.

[thewupk]

Huge, huge game to at least guarantee a split and go into Sunday with house money.

Season on the line

[Heyward]

Season on the line

Well if the Nats win the next 2, it's 4.5 game lead, if Braves win next 2, its 8.5, if they split, it's 6.5, i'd consider it pretty yuge.

[msstate7]

Well if the Nats win the next 2, it's 4.5 game lead, if Braves win next 2, its 8.5, if they split, it's 6.5, i'd consider it pretty yuge.

It is a big deal to earn at least a split.

[Heyward]

It is a big deal to earn at least a split.

I said coming in a split would be fine with me, 3/4 would be fine obviously but a split and knocking 4 games off the schedule is good too.

[zbhargrove]

Crap it’s popcorn storm Saturday in Atlanta... we should get the game in but I worry about a delay knocking Soroka out early

[The Chosen One]

Well if the Nats win the next 2, it's 4.5 game lead, if Braves win next 2, its 8.5, if they split, it's 6.5, i'd consider it pretty yuge.

We are currently like 8 games ahead of the Nats in the win column. 5 in the loss column. They still have games they need to make up. No guarantee they even win those.

[bravesfanMatt]

Screw the sand fleas. I just want to get back to .600.

[Heyward]

We are currently like 8 games ahead of the Nats in the win column. 5 in the loss column. They still have games they need to make up. No guarantee they even win those.

I look more at L column than W.

But they have a 4 game set at home vs Col who are in free fall mode, can easily get some of those back then after this series.

[Freshmaker]

expected a yuuuge game from the So-Ro-Ka

[nsacpi]

this is the night we squash the gnats into oblivion

[msstate7]

What are section 244-5? Has stools and a bar

[CyYoung31]

this is the night we squash the gnats into oblivion

I read that in Patrick Stewart’s voice.

[bravesfanMatt]

What are section 244-5? Has stools and a bar

You at the game?

[msstate7]

You at the game?

Yep

[bravesfanMatt]

Yep

Sweet. How long does it take to get to the stadium from Mississippi by horse and carriage?

[bravesfanMatt]

Yep

Seriously though. No idea about that section. But enjoy the Soroka domination.

[CyYoung31]

7 pitch inning.

[USMA76]

Doesn't Sanchez pitch way above his stat line against us?

[Braves1976]

Soroka's sinker was over 94 mph on those last two outs. Great start.

[msstate7]

Sweet. How long does it take to get to the stadium from Mississippi by horse and carriage?

I sold my trailer for a bus ticket... well, and some fried chicken

[bravesfanMatt]

Think Ronnie is going to stop hitting homers for more stolen bases. Kids these days.

[Slippyjms]

20/20 for Acuna

[Heyward]

Damn that ball jumped off Dansby's bat

[Freshmaker]

Such a shame that Acuna is stealing all these bases from the leadoff spot. Would be much more valuable down in the 4 hole stealing them in front of Neck

[USMA76]

ABC baseball for a run and the lead.

[Freshmaker]

Freddie shaking his head at Sanchez and waving his hand in frustration telling him to knock it off with the kickoff attempts lmfao

[Chipper]

this is the night we squash the gnats into oblivionI read that in Patrick Stewart’s voice.



https://media.giphy.com/media/VLoN2iW8ii3wA/giphy.gif

[msstate7]

Jeez ozzie

[USMA76]

Lame ending to the bottom of the first.

[salmagundy]

Jeez ozzie

After leaving 5 on base last night, 3 in scoring position, he continues again in 1ST AB tonight. 2 LOB, 1 in scoring position

[Braves1976]

Sanchez got lucky Albies did him a favor.

[TURBO]

Why does Chip love jam shots so much?

[Enscheff]

Soroka getting squeezed vs Soto a bit. Ump clearly has Soto on his fantasy team.

[Enscheff]

Sanchez got lucky Albies did him a favor.


By missing a middle/middle pitch? Sure did.

[USMA76]

Soroka getting squeezed vs Soto a bit. Ump clearly has Soto on his fantasy team.

Nah, he just hates the Braves.

[Heyward]

Sanchez got lucky Albies did him a favor.

That pitch was right down the middle, Ozzie just got under that. Not sure about that.

[GeorgiaGirl]

That changeup to Albies wasn't a good pitch, but he was probably timed for a fastball instead.

But anyway, it's pretty obvious that the Braves hitting philosophy isn't taking tons of pitches, it's swing at the first good strike you see. McCann made it fairly obvious, and Acuna's done it a lot (being VERY aggressive in favorable counts).

[USMA76]

Ump isn't giving the edges of the strike zone to either pitcher, it appears.

[USMA76]

Let's see if we can keep Robles from looking like Mike Trout this time.

[Heyward]

Good pitch Mike

[salmagundy]

Ump isn't giving the edges of the strike zone to either pitcher, it appears.

Got spoiled by the good game called by Timmons last night.

Someone said that Winters just hates the Braves. Didn't the Braves beat him on a challenge last night.

[Braves1976]

That pitch was right down the middle, Ozzie just got under that. Not sure about that.

It wasn't middle middle. It was a splitter for a strike though.

[nsacpi]

I read that in Patrick Stewart’s voice.

James Earl Jones

[salmagundy]

Kinda expected the high PC by Soroka in the 2nd. After 7 pitch 1st, he paced the dugout the whole time the Braves batted in the 1st.

[Heyward]

This ump good lord

[Enscheff]

It wasn't middle middle. It was a splitter for a strike though.

It was a change right down the middle. Are you watching the game?

[Enscheff]

It seems a little early in Riley’s career to peg him as a platoon hitter vs LHP, but in a playoff season it might be the correct move for the Braves. He pretty clearly can’t handle anything moving away from him right now.

[CyYoung31]

Chip: “That’s the first time I’ve seen Soroka wear that protector on his arm.”

He’s literally been wearing it since the game after he got hit.

[Slippyjms]

FP just said he thought Robles was approaching Acuña status lmao.

[salmagundy]

Chip: “That’s the first time I’ve seen Soroka wear that protector on his arm.”

He’s literally been wearing it since the game after he got hit.

That's akin to last night at the end of the Top 4th, "13 up, 13 down"

[Heyward]

Chip: “That’s the first time I’ve seen Soroka wear that protector on his arm.”

He’s literally been wearing it since the game after he got hit.

I dont think he wore it in SD, i dont totally remember for sure though.

[bravesfanMatt]

Man this is just like game one. Hope they don’t hang an eighter on Soroka next inning.

[Freshmaker]

Just can’t stop taking walks smh :facepalm:

[bravesfanMatt]

Shanks is pissed.

[Slippyjms]

Not the D I would have liked to see from Riley there

[CyYoung31]

I dont think he wore it in SD, i dont totally remember for sure though.

Pretty sure he did. Either way, he’s been wearing it since his last start against the Nationals.

[Heyward]

Didnt look like a bad pitch from Soroka to Adams and the ball just kept flying out.

Aka juiced ball homerun.

[bravesfanMatt]

I honestly think you would walk about 40% of the time if you never swung with Sanchez on the bump

[CyYoung31]

McCann, that was garbage.

[bravesfanMatt]

It would be nice if Riley would realize the situation and just take that walk.

[Slippyjms]

They’re saying on the Gnats broadcast that Sanchez only usually goes twice through the order. Things could start getting interesting.

[thewupk]

It would be nice if Riley would realize the situation and just take that walk.

He needs to be in AAA

[thewupk]

well that is unfortunate

[thewupk]

soroka is a bum

[UNCBlue012]

And that’s why you don’t walk or let the pitcher get on. Flat-out dumb. They’ll probably take a three run lead here, at least. Shame on you, Soroka.

[bravesfanMatt]

And that’s why you don’t walk or let the pitcher get on. Flat-out dumb. They’ll probably take a three run lead here, at least. Shame on you, Soroka.

How was that on Soroka. It was weak contact

[UNCBlue012]

What the hell? Why is throwing them down the middle?

[thewupk]

What the hell? Why is throwing them down the middle?

regression

[Slippyjms]

And that’s why you don’t walk or let the pitcher get on. Flat-out dumb. They’ll probably take a three run lead here, at least. Shame on you, Soroka.

Donaldson threw the ball into the dugout.

[UNCBlue012]

Seriously though, the Nats are insanely lucky.

Pitcher infield single and error
Double
Ball barely chopped off the plate for a single
Jam-shot RBI single to right

Pure luck.

[bravesfanMatt]

Bull**** inning.

[Enscheff]

And that’s why you don’t walk or let the pitcher get on. Flat-out dumb. They’ll probably take a three run lead here, at least. Shame on you, Soroka.

Oh that’s why? Because baserunners score?

Someone should alert the Braves tacticians that they should try not letting the opposing pitcher get on base. That tactical adjustment could lead to a championship since no other team has unlocked that secret yet!

[bravesfanMatt]

Like I said game one all over. Great 1st inning and then the offense sits on the pot for the next 5.

[UNCBlue012]

Oh that’s why? Because baserunners score?

Someone should alert the Braves tacticians that they should try not letting the opposing pitcher get on base. That tactical adjustment could lead to a championship since no other team has unlocked that secret yet! you fall for it every damn time. Dear God.

[TURBO]

Braves win this game.

[salmagundy]

Braves win this game.

Get Emma dolled up!!

[UNCBlue012]

We’ve done a good job of smoking the ball all over the place. Hopefully they start falling.

[Coach_Chris]

WTF

[msstate7]

Nice baserunning

[Enscheff]

Wow quite the buzz kill.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Gnats for all the luck in that inning

[UNCBlue012]

Holy hell. The Nats are absolute magicians. How?

[bravesfanMatt]

Well I am going to the makers after that. **** the sand fleas.

[Enscheff]

you fall for it every damn time. Dear God.

Lol nice defense mechanism. The “I’m not serious” schtick is tried and true.

While I have you here, are there any positions the Braves should not to get out? Or based on your tactical expertise, would you recommend trying to get out all opposing batters, regardless of position?

[UNCBlue012]

When you’re hot, you’re hot. The baseball gods just love you. Pretty insane.

[UNCBlue012]

Lol nice defense mechanism. The “I’m not serious” schtick is tried and true.

While I have you here, are there any positions the Braves should not to get out? Or based on your tactical expertise, would you recommend trying to get out all opposing batters, regardless of position?

Ah, if only it was a defense mechanism. You’re easy to troll and it’s fun. Nothing else to it, homie.

Also, rephrase that question, the grammar was atrocious.

[Jay212033]

We can't hit Sanchez smh! The last 5 games the hitting has game way downhill!

[striker42]

Holy hell. The Nats are absolute magicians. How?

I suspect a crossroads demon.

[UNCBlue012]

Mac!

[TURBO]

Bmac

[Enscheff]

Perfect example of why you don’t walk the second baseman. I can’t believe the Nats are so stupid that they would do that.

[Slippyjms]

Heap!!!

[cajunrevenge]

Nats up 1 going to the pen for 4 innings must feel like being down 2 runs.

[USMA76]

...and now the difference in the game is a home run that would've been caught by most major league left fielders.

[Enscheff]

We can't hit Sanchez smh! The last 5 games the hitting has game way downhill!


Hot take folks!

[Enscheff]

...and now the difference in the game is a home run that would've been caught by most major league left fielders.

I don’t think it’s fair to say most LFers, a position typically played by the worst defensive OFer on the team, could be counted on to rob a HR.

[Jay212033]

Hot take folks!

🖕🏾

[Enscheff]

Perfect example of why you don’t allow HRs to the opposing catcher. The Nats are such idiots.

[msstate7]

I think snit is gonna get a talking to over starting Riley vs a rhp

[Slippyjms]

That was a really bad AB by Riley

[Garmel]

That was one ugly at-bat for Riley.

[Enscheff]

I think snit is gonna get a talking to over starting Riley vs a rhp

At the very least the Braves need to see if Inciarte is going to show any signs of salvaging this season so they know if an OF is on the shopping list.

Snit just doesn’t seem to get it unless expressly told

[USMA76]

I don’t think it’s fair to say most LFers, a position typically played by the worst defensive OFer on the team, could be counted on to rob a HR.

I'm sure that's fair given the images of Matt Kemp now dancing in my head. I'd just think that most people with enough athleticism to get to the major leagues at a young age would be able to bring that one back. Granted, probably wishful thinking on my part.

[VirginiaBrave]

We can't hit Sanchez smh! The last 5 games the hitting has game way downhill!

Not downhill just back to earth.

[salmagundy]

I think snit is gonna get a talking to over starting Riley vs a rhp

Will the talk be enforced with a 2x4 or a ball bat. That's the only way it will sink in thru his thick, gut feeling skull.

[Slippyjms]

It’s really starting to look like we need in order of importance a SP an everyday OF and a RP

[thewupk]

It’s really starting to look like we need in order of importance a SP an everyday OF and a RP

A healthy Ender is the answer. We need to see if we have that.

[msstate7]

What a nice AB, albies. Swinging at balls helmet high is a good strategy

[thewupk]

What a nice AB, albies. Swinging at balls helmet high is a good strategy

#BravesWay

[Slippyjms]

A healthy Ender is the answer. We need to see if we have that.

Ender is not healthy. Seeing his D his first night back showed that.

[The Chosen One]

Ender is not healthy. Seeing his D his first night back showed that.

Made one bad play. Rest of it looked fine. Probably rust.

[nsacpi]

Newk does his job.

[GeorgiaGirl]

Ozzie was completely out of control in that at bat where he struck out. He did see one pitch to drill, a hanging curve first pitch, but he was way too loose.

[UNCBlue012]

Ozzie was completely out of control in that at bat where he struck out. He did see one pitch to drill, a hanging curve first pitch, but he was way too loose. he may need to be dropped to eighth again.

[thethe]

Newk does his job.

Seemingly everytime now.

I want him in the rotation so bad but after seeing what he could be in the pen im not so sure anymore.

[The Chosen One]

Rodney back in. After 2 innings and 30 pitches last night.

[cajunrevenge]

Nani..... wtf is Rodney in this game. Dave Martinez must be a Braves double agent.

[cajunrevenge]

Seemingly everytime now.

I want him in the rotation so bad but after seeing what he could be in the pen im not so sure anymore.

Use him as an opener for our RH starters so they cant stack LH hitters against them.

[UNCBlue012]

Seemingly everytime now.

I want him in the rotation so bad but after seeing what he could be in the pen im not so sure anymore. it’d be hard to move him. He’s so good.

[Slippyjms]

I want to see what Pache can do

[Enscheff]

How many more times do RHP have to abuse Riley before something changes?

His issues were identified 2 weeks into his career.

[msstate7]

So we used camargo vs rhp and saved Joyce who they promptly bring in lhp

[Enscheff]

Seemingly everytime now.

I want him in the rotation so bad but after seeing what he could be in the pen im not so sure anymore.

You’ve never been wrong before, so I’d say stick with your original assessment.

[Slippyjms]

Don’t know why we didn’t use Flowers to hit there

[UNCBlue012]

What a bad call lol

[Enscheff]

Trying to steal with Acuna at the plate is...not smart

[msstate7]

Trying to steal with Acuna at the plate is...not smart

And worst of all, he should've been out.

[Braves1976]

So we used camargo vs rhp and saved Joyce who they promptly bring in lhp

yea Joyce made sense in place of Camargo there, snit doing the little things poorly.

[UNCBlue012]

Minter pitching with Flowers catching. Yay

[cajunrevenge]

Doolittle was a pretty good hitter in college wasnt he? Pretty sure I remember him as a 1B/P coming out of the draft.

[The Chosen One]

Ender did not come into the game defensively.

[msstate7]

Splits on board for minter...
Lhh - .615 ops
Rhh - .960 ops

Yikes

[CyYoung31]

Ender did not come into the game defensively.

Idiotic.

[msstate7]

Aj minter is garbage

[CyYoung31]

Splits on board for minter...
Lhh - .615 ops
Rhh - .960 ops

Yikes

You understand why I say he should not be facing quality RHH in high leverage situations.

[salmagundy]

he may need to be dropped to eighth again.

Either he or Swanson

[UNCBlue012]

Minter just needs to freaking go.

[Braves1976]

thanks snit

[CrimsonCowboy]

Minter is just not good this season.

[bravesfanforlife88]

Imagine where we’d be with a competent closer and minter gone

[bravesfanMatt]

Makers neat makes this game much more enjoyable

[salmagundy]

Minter just needs to freaking go.

The sooner the better!!

[Enscheff]

Perfect example why you don’t give up 2 ground ball singles to the opposite field.

Minter is so stupid.

[drewdat]

I'm not sure why we just gave up with 2-3-4 coming up in the ninth.

[striker42]

Minter has zero command

[Enscheff]

Minter just needs to freaking go.


Yeah, those grounders the other way are inexcusably bad strategy.

[UNCBlue012]

Snit is seriously ok with giving this one away? Four good righties in a row. Lmao

[msstate7]

Perfect example why you don’t give up 2 ground ball singles to the opposite field.

Minter is so stupid.

Yeah, he's just unlucky. His 7.66 era and 2.03 whip is a mirage... he's really a stud

[UNCBlue012]

Yeah, those grounders the other way are inexcusably bad strategy. I’m about to hump you

[drewdat]

Can't always count on luck with grounders, that's why you have to occasionally not be irredeemable trash.

[striker42]

Yeah, those grounders the other way are inexcusably bad strategy.

Minter has good stuff and should overpower lefties. When you have no command and throw the ball right down the middle, you let guys get chances at hits.

Minter has been atrocious this year. No getting around that.

[msstate7]

Yeah, those grounders the other way are inexcusably bad strategy.

That walk was flukish too

[UNCBlue012]

Minter has good stuff and should overpower lefties. When you have no command and throw the ball right down the middle, you let guys get chances at hits.

Minter has been atrocious this year. No getting around that. just like Sobokta, he will get chances, but he’s been an awful option all year.

[Enscheff]

Walking Soto is so stupid. Why doesn’t anyone tell Minter not to walk guys?

Maybe the Braves can hire one of the resident tacticians here on the board?

[msstate7]

Parsons, take one for the team and drill Doolittle.

[Chipper]

Anyone else absolutely tired of hearing "IS THERE ANYTHING BELLINGER CAN'TTTT DDOOOOO!!!!!!"

[Enscheff]

Hopefully the Braves have someone reading these boards to pick up the new strategy of not allowing the opposing pitcher to reach base.

[Chipper]

Walking Soto is so stupid. Why doesn’t anyone tell Minter not to walk guys?

Maybe the Braves can hire one of the resident tacticians here on the board?

You must be insufferable in person.

[msstate7]

Why would Doolittle swing there?

[Enscheff]

Not only did they figure out not to let the opposing pitcher reach base, they figured out getting him to hit into a double play would be effective!!

Master tacticians!!

[Enscheff]

You must be insufferable in person.


I bet you’re a peach

[drewdat]

Going to be fun when Freddie homers and Minter's ****ty MLB pitcher cosplay costs us the game

[striker42]

You must be insufferable in person.

Pretty sure the Geneva Convention classifies personal interactions with him as a crime against humanity.

[Enscheff]

I’m no tactician like UNC, but I think the Braves should try to avoid outs right now

[Enscheff]

Nobody told Swanson to try avoiding outs.

Stupid

[Enscheff]

I figured at least Freeman was smart enough not to get out while losing in the 9th.

Stupid.

[sturg33]

The same joke gets even funnier on the 62nd read.

[Enscheff]

They need 2 runs and and they go down in order.

What a stupid team

[CrimsonCowboy]

Enough with the sarcastic posts

[CrimsonCowboy]

Go get em tomorrow

[Enscheff]

The same joke gets even funnier on the 62nd read.

What about when the comment the joke is referencing gets made 62 times?

[jpack1]

Breaks went the Gnats way tonight. 2 good teams battling.

Let’s hope Gausman throws a solid game and the bats break out tomorrow.

[VirginiaBrave]

Joe got his zing in before he left. telling everyone not to say anything "bad" on air. lol

[Jaw]

I'm excited to see Gausman tomorrow. I think he's our most likely option for a good pitcher behind Soroka and Keuchel.

[striker42]

Minter has to go to the DL (I refuse to bow to this IL nonsese) or AAA one. He's an absolute trash fire.

[zbhargrove]

I'm excited to see Gausman tomorrow. I think he's our most likely option for a good pitcher behind Soroka and Keuchel.

I’m excited to see the data on the new pitches he’s been working on. Minter needs to get off the team.

[msstate7]

I’m excited to see the data on the new pitches he’s been working on. Minter needs to get off the team.

I heard about adding pitches. Any idea what they are?

[Garmel]

I heard about adding pitches. Any idea what they are?

Slider and a cutter.

[zbhargrove]

Slider and a cutter.

No he gave up on the slider. Cutter and curve

[msstate7]

Slider and a cutter.

That's gonna be cool to track. Sorta wish we were letting him experiment against the royals though rather than the nats

[Garmel]

No he gave up on the slider. Cutter and curve

You look to be correct.

[zbhargrove]

That's gonna be cool to track. Sorta wish we were letting him experiment against the royals though rather than the nats

His rehab results have been very promising. He's going to be a boost even if he can just pitch like he was at the very beginning of the year and last year... he's not a bad pitcher.

[bravesfanMatt]

Makers mark makes the world a beautiful place.

[Slippyjms]

As frustrating as tonight was we can still get the split by winning tomorrow. I like our pitching matchup as I think we’ll see much better results from Gausman and our best relievers have a day of rest.

The Gnats meanwhile have Joe Ross and his 11+ ERA making a spot start. Suero and Rodney should be unavailable. Doolittle did a lot of work tonight as well and although he’ll probably be available I doubt they extend him the way they did tonight. With Ross pitching and the rest of the Gnats bullpen exposed I think the bats show up and we win big tomorrow.

If we can advance the schedule 4 games and not give any ground to the Gnats that would be a win for us.

[Buzzworm]

I’m loving all this optimism about Gaus and hope y’all are right.
Hopefully we can split tomorrow night!

[Slippyjms]

Holy crap I just saw the Gnats are starting Joe Ross tomorrow. Have no idea what they’re thinking considering his era is over 11

[bravesfanMatt]

Holy crap I just saw the Gnats are starting Joe Ross tomorrow. Have no idea what they’re thinking considering his era is over 11

Yeah. But gasman era is like 97. So we in trouble.

[Slippyjms]

Yeah. But gasman era is like 97. So we in trouble.

Gausman’s era was half that while he was injured unlucky and had 2 fewer pitches. Plus I like us tomorrow in a battle of the bullpens if it comes to that.

[CyYoung31]

Holy crap I just saw the Gnats are starting Joe Ross tomorrow. Have no idea what they’re thinking considering his era is over 11

Remember Ross Detwiler?

I thought they’d split this series from the beginning, and ironically lose Soroka’s start. We’ll see.

[cajunrevenge]

Ross wont even be the worst starter to pitch in this series.

[drewdat]

Holy crap I just saw the Gnats are starting Joe Ross tomorrow. Have no idea what they’re thinking considering his era is over 11

I'm thinking Nats and the under

[Enscheff]

Ok, the narrative is now that Gaus learned 2 pitches in a couple weeks and is going to be the savior? Come on...

Gaus threw a CU as recently as 2016. It wasn’t good then, and I have a hard time believing it will suddenly be good now after 2 whole weeks. A cutter is a harder thrown SL, so that’s a feasible addition.

Gausman is a solid #3 who was performing like a #3/4 while dealing with an injury and suffering some terrible batted ball luck. It was no coincidence Gaus hit the DL almost immediately after DK was signed and he no longer had to pitch through the issue.

If Gausman is healthy he should be expected to be the same #3 we are used to seeing him be.

[zbhargrove]

Ok, the narrative is now that Gaus learned 2 pitches in a couple weeks and is going to be the savior? Come on...

Gausman is a solid #3 who was performing like a #3/4 while dealing with an injury and suffering some terrible batted ball luck. It was no coincidence Gaus hit the DL almost immediately after DK was signed and he no longer had to pitch through the issue.

If Gausman is healthy he should be expected to be the same #3 we are used to seeing him be.

My narrative was never that he will be the savior... I'm just simply interested to see the pitch data for the new pitches and I'm looking forward to the potential for a solid #3 performance that is sorely needed from him.

[bravesfanMatt]

My narrative is that Gaus drives state back to siippi and makes sure he has a trailer to sleep in. Thus being my hero.

[50PoundHead]

Remember Ross Detwiler?

I thought they’d split this series from the beginning, and ironically lose Soroka’s start. We’ll see.

I do indeed. He's currently on the White Sox' 25-man roster. Sporting a 1.98 WHIP.

[msstate7]

My narrative is that Gaus drives state back to siippi and makes sure he has a trailer to sleep in. Thus being my hero.

I asked him on Twitter. He doesn't have time to go all the way to Mississippi, but he will take me to your place in Alabama. I'm gonna stay with you a month or 2.

Please pick up a few things for me at the grocery store today:

Shortening
Flour
Chitterlings
Pork chops
Krispy Kreme donuts
Natural lite

[nsacpi]

I asked him on Twitter. He doesn't have time to go all the way to Mississippi, but he will take me to your place in Alabama. I'm gonna stay with you a month or 2.

Please pick up a few things for me at the grocery store today:

Shortening
Flour
Chitterlings
Pork chops
Krispy Kreme donuts
Natural lite

No Wild Turkey?

[msstate7]

No Wild Turkey?

And use my whole disability check? Evan Williams, bro

[Slippyjms]

Ok, the narrative is now that Gaus learned 2 pitches in a couple weeks and is going to be the savior? Come on...

Gaus threw a CU as recently as 2016. It wasn’t good then, and I have a hard time believing it will suddenly be good now after 2 whole weeks. A cutter is a harder thrown SL, so that’s a feasible addition.

Gausman is a solid #3 who was performing like a #3/4 while dealing with an injury and suffering some terrible batted ball luck. It was no coincidence Gaus hit the DL almost immediately after DK was signed and he no longer had to pitch through the issue.

If Gausman is healthy he should be expected to be the same #3 we are used to seeing him be.

Well I guess it depends on what you mean by savior. Will he all of a sudden be a TOR? Very unlikely. Will he be able to bring some much needed stability to the rotation? I think that’s pretty likely. If he can pitch like a 2/3 the rest of the way he will make a huge difference for this team.

[Garmel]

Inciarte is in the Sunday lineup.