GDT 7/26- Soroka vs. the fightin' bone spurs......

[Hulavol]

1. Ronald Acuna Jr. (R) LF
2. Ozzie Albies (S) 2B
3. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
4. Josh Donaldson (R) 3B
5. Nick Markakis (L) RF
6. Brian McCann (L) C
7. Johan Camargo (S) SS
8. Ender Inciarte (L) CF
9. Mike Soroka (R) P

[UNCBlue012]

Swanson’s injury is worse than initially thought and an IL trip may be in the future, Snit says. This is exactly why it’s a luxury to have quality depth

[The Chosen One]

Swanson’s injury is worse than initially thought and an IL trip may be in the future, Snit says. This is exactly why it’s a luxury to have quality depth

Yeah if only that depth could give the starters a normal rest day to prevent something like this from flaring up.

That does not exist in Snitkersville.

[CyYoung31]

Yeah if only that depth could give the starters a normal rest day to prevent something like this from flaring up.

That does not exist in Snitkersville.

I like Snitker, but you’d think this would be common sense stuff.

[nsacpi]

Expecting a yuge game from Inciarte.

[The Chosen One]

I like Snitker, but you’d think this would be common sense stuff.

In fairness, he told us this weeks ago when asked about resting starters.

"If they're healthy they're gonna be out there everyday".

So I guess since Swanson is not healthy at the moment he isn't in there everyday. Snitker with 200 IQ play.

[salmagundy]

Acuna now with 30 game streak reaching base at least once each game. Sharp single to CF leading off 1st.

[CyYoung31]

Damn, though Albies had one.

[CyYoung31]

Gotta be out. Not enough to overturn.

[CyYoung31]

Gotta be out. Not enough to overturn.

Wow.

[salmagundy]

Freddie the man, RBI single

[CyYoung31]

“The Braves manufacture a run.”

Two singles and a stolen base is manufacturing a run?

[salmagundy]

I think we need a Chipism thread to cover all of his mistakes. It would end up being embarrassing!!

[salmagundy]

Soroka with impressive 1st, 15 pitches, 11 strikes. There were a couple of pitches called balls that were questionable.

[Garmel]

We need another OF.

[Hudson2]

Markakis needs to be done after this year with us.

[pfiggy]

Ender with a 62.7 ev on that sharp grounder.....

[bravesfanMatt]

Tell me if you have seen this movie. Offense has a great 1st. Scores a run. Pitch count over 20. ****s the bed the next 5 innings.

[thethe]

Brutal decision by Josh. Lets hope soroka picks him up.

[pfiggy]

More runs you bastages......

[BeanieAntics]

Soroka has been a godsend to this team.

[thethe]

Soroka has been a godsend to this team.

6 WAR pitchers are fun to watch

[CyYoung31]

WTF?

[TURBO]

looked like ball 4 to me

[msstate7]

This offense is not good right now

[UNCBlue012]

We've gotten royally screwed and found outs like hell during this skid. It should be two on, no outs. Ump screwed us badly.

[bravesfanMatt]

This offense is not good right now

That one more bat made a difference. Now we have ender. Catcher. And RF sucking ass.

[bravesfanMatt]

Soroka won’t pitch a complete game shut out. We won’t score for two innings at least.

[CyYoung31]

This offense is not good right now

Amazing what happens without Swanson, Riley’s surge, and Flowers’ balls.. We went from no holes to 2-3 holes depending on who is catching.

[BeanieAntics]

Soroka is getting BABIP'd to death.

[pfiggy]

DP ends the threat, runs you sons a bitches.......

[msstate7]

Get soroka another run offense, damn

[CyYoung31]

Amazing what happens without Swanson, Riley’s surge, and Flowers’ balls.. We went from no holes to 2-3 holes depending on who is catching.

And when I say holes, I mean pitch black abysses of suck.

[nsacpi]

Mac

[UNCBlue012]

Mac!

[pfiggy]

Atta Mac......

[CyYoung31]

Get soroka another run offense, damn

From your lips to Mac’s ears.

[UNCBlue012]

Ender with the eye! Two on, no out.

[pfiggy]

Jake walks the ever dangerous Inciarte...

[The Chosen One]

Riley can get 1 hit but can't walk and K 4 times.

Ender can walk, can't get a hit and will get bat on the ball the other at bats maybe K .

The paradox.

[UNCBlue012]

Great bunt.

[The Chosen One]

Jake walks the ever dangerous Inciarte...

Well well well...

What the p**** you doin here pfriend?

[UNCBlue012]

Arrieta is so bad. lol

[pfiggy]

Wtg Jr. we gots 4......

[CyYoung31]

Hahaha, that was a really entertaining call by Chip on the Ozzie double. Sounded like he was calling a horse race.

[UNCBlue012]

Dodgers up 1-0 on the Nuts in the top 5.

[The Chosen One]

Lol Ozz. It's like he and Ron try to one up each other with how much more hustle the other can do.

[CyYoung31]

Dodgers up 1-0 on the Nuts in the top 5.

Your mom was up 1-0 on my nuts last night.

[bravesfanMatt]

Ok. First. Sorry McCann. Didn’t mean to toss you in our black hole. Second. Why would you play infield in with a guy on second. Third. What the hell ozzie.

[The Chosen One]

Your mom was up 1-0 on my nuts last night.

Ceasefire in effect.

[msstate7]

Riley can get 1 hit but can't walk and K 4 times.

Ender can walk, can't get a hit and will get bat on the ball the other at bats maybe K .

The paradox.

If that's the case, you roll with ender... better defense. Hopefully Dickerson is on the way

[SJ24]

This is the 2003 Braves all over again.

Donaldson is Sheffield.

Fun bunch.

[pfiggy]

Well well well...

What the p**** you doin here pfriend?

Welp, sir, I don’t know actually, slumming I reckon.... how the pfark you doin’?

[The Chosen One]

If that's the case, you roll with ender... better defense. Hopefully Dickerson is on the way

Yep.

Ender's defense in CF far outweighs Riley's inability to get a bat on a pitch.

He hasn't homered since early July so it's not like you can just put him in on the chance he can run into one. Ender can get on base via BB and then steal to put himself in scoring position.

[CyYoung31]

This is the 2003 Braves all over again.

Donaldson is Sheffield.

Fun bunch.

That team had Robert Fick. They’re not comparable.

[The Chosen One]

Welp, sir, I don’t know actually, slumming I reckon.... how the pfark you doin’?

Oh nuthin. We've just been pfarkin around since the last time you were dippin your head in here. Sn0wman was here then disappeared.

[bravesfanforlife88]

Max Scherzer woke up today with more upper back stiffness

No word if he misses his next start or goes to DL

[Garmel]

If that's the case, you roll with ender... better defense. Hopefully Dickerson is on the way

The Pirate?

[The Chosen One]

That team had Robert Fick. They’re not comparable.

And Matt Franco.

The Fick, Franco/Franco platoon at first. Unreal.

[SJ24]

That team had Robert Fick. They’re not comparable.

Lol!

What a combo that was- Julio against lefties and Fick against righties.

[CyYoung31]

Max Scherzer woke up today with more upper back stiffness

No word if he misses his next start or goes to DL

He should probably take this time to rest. Don’t want to risk anything serious.

[nsacpi]

That team had Robert Fick. They’re not comparable.

That's what this team us missing. A good Fick.

[msstate7]

The Pirate?

Yeah, not exactly on my Christmas list, but he is a better hitter than ender and Riley (for now)

[msstate7]

He should probably take this time to rest. Don’t want to risk anything serious.

Skipping his next start is very important haha

[CyYoung31]

And Matt Franco.

The Fick, Franco/Franco platoon at first. Unreal.

Fick and Matt were the harder workers, while Julio was the more talented of the platoon.

[CyYoung31]

That's what this team us missing. A good Fick.

We need someone to hook-arm Hoskins.

[pfiggy]

Oh nuthin. We've just been pfarkin around since the last time you were dippin your head in here. Sn0wman was here then disappeared.

I think he’s pretty busy taking care of his folks. Last I heard he had moved from NC over to N. Alabama to tend to them.

[TheBravos]

Anyone else have dish and the game is blocked? Fox Sport South is blocked.

[Garmel]

Yeah, not exactly on my Christmas list, but he is a better hitter than ender and Riley (for now)

Not that bad of a suggestion though. He hits fairly well.

[thethe]

Some of these hits on soroka...

[pfiggy]

Home plate ump is pretty bad.....strike 3 missed wtf....

[msstate7]

Not that bad of a suggestion though. He hits fairly well.

On trade thread they said he's been pulled. Hopefully he's on the way

[GeorgiaGirl]

I've been told low ball hitting and weak hits don't exist lmao.

(not in this channel, but it another one)

[Freshmaker]

Gah...can't' figure out how to post the vid so i'll post the tweet instead

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[jpack1]

Soroka has some really crappy BABIP luck tonight.

[nsacpi]

Shoulda also had a righty--Sobotka--also warming up.

[Freshmaker]

Geeze...2nd game this year he's been pulled with 2 outs in the 5th

[mossy]

Nice work Newk.

[CyYoung31]

That was a good move by Snit.

[nsacpi]

Newk does his job

[BeanieAntics]

Oh no not Neck.

[CyYoung31]

Well, it’s not like we have anyone better to play in RF against RHP, so I hope Nick is okay.

[salmagundy]

Neck HBP on left hand(throwing hand) and is in a lot of pain. Stays in game!!

[Garmel]

False alarm. Groin strain for Dickerson. There has to be a joke here somewhere.

[Southcack77]

Not sure the Phillies even care any more.

[salmagundy]

Ender with RBI single. His 1st hit since being recalled.

Scorer has made it E-4, so he's still hittless since recall

[The Chosen One]

Ender with RBI single. His 1st hit since being recalled.

Changed to Error.

[TheBravos]

Ender with RBI single. His 1st hit since being recalled.

As bad as Riley has been....Ender’s bat has been even worse and that’s saying something.

[pfiggy]

Let’s go Jr. put ‘em away son...

[Garmel]

Not a bad plate appearance for Riley.

[UNCBlue012]

Your mom was up 1-0 on my nuts last night.

oh

[CyYoung31]

Riley pretty clearly sees LHP ALOT better than RHP (not that that should be surprising for a RHH). If Ender is healthy, a platoon might be all we need.

[UNCBlue012]

Love you Acuna

[bravesfanMatt]

Cole is the Phillies Allard. Well the last year Allard since we really don’t know 2019 Allard.

[pfiggy]

Be patient Oz, ffs......

[The Chosen One]

Phillies aren't even trying.

[WaitingFor2017]

Chip loves to **** on Gabe Kapler any chance he gets (and most deservedly so), but why won't he question the crap that Snitker does that brings Atlanta down?

[UNCBlue012]

LMAOOOOOO

[The Chosen One]

Lol!

What a combo that was- Julio against lefties and Fick against righties.

And Matt Franco against... everyone with his red/pink bat.

[buck75]

Kapler for manager of the year? No??

[UNCBlue012]

so erect rfn

[TheBravos]

We’re good again!!

[msstate7]

Chip loves to **** on Gabe Kapler any chance he gets (and most deservedly so), but why won't he question the crap that Snitker does that brings Atlanta down?

Maybe bc he works for the braves.

[drewdat]

Maybe bc he works for the braves.

I think the Cubs kicked him off the plane once. Never again.

[bravesfanMatt]

Kapler for manager of the year? No??

What was he supposed to do. Use up his better pen option down 5-1 in the 6th. Lose a battle to win a war. That said I still don’t understand him playing infield in against Acuna with runners on 2 and 3.

[USMA76]

Somebody tell Minter this isn't a save situation so he doesn't give up, like, four or five runs.

[bravesfanMatt]

Does minter think they are going to steal. What the hell

[CyYoung31]

Somebody tell Minter this isn't a save situation so he doesn't give up, like, four or five runs.

This is the perfect place to use Minter if you’re going to pitch him against RHH. I’d have a quick hook though.

[salmagundy]

I don't trust Minter in ANY situation.

Braves with 8 run lead and Minter nibbling,

[bravesfanMatt]

Now that was weird

[drewdat]

Kapler friends with Pete Rose, perhaps?

[UNCBlue012]

Minter will probably come into next season and dominate because baseball. But his season has surely been frustrating.

[USMA76]

This is the perfect place to use Minter if you’re going to pitch him against RHH. I’d have a quick hook though.

Oh, yeah, if you're looking for the very definition of "low leverage situation," this would pretty much be it.

[WaitingFor2017]

I hope Nick is okay, but maybe this forces Snit to actually rest him for a couple of days.

[msstate7]

I hope Nick is okay, but maybe this forces Snit to actually rest him for a couple of days.
What happened to nick?

[CrimeDog247]

Chip loves to **** on Gabe Kapler any chance he gets (and most deservedly so), but why won't he question the crap that Snitker does that brings Atlanta down?

Wants to keep his job I assume.

[buck75]

What happened to nick?

Hit by pitch on left wrist

[Heyward]

Justin Turner just hit a 3-run HR, 4-1 LAD, top 8th.

[salmagundy]

Post 83 of this thread.

Neck HBP on left hand(throwing hand) and is in a lot of pain. Stays in game!!

[Braves1976]

Turner 3-run homer, 4-1 Dodgers now.

[bravesfanforlife88]

We’re FINNISH

[salmagundy]

Turner 3-run homer, 4-1 Dodgers now.

Bot of 8th now.

[Heyward]

Lets not make this anymore interesting than it needs to be, guys.

[WaitingFor2017]

Hoping to see Walker in this game. Tomlin is still valuable to where you can use him tomorrow or Sunday and not burn him tonight.

[buck75]

Can any of you super statisticians tell us what the Braves’ record is this season when BMac is the primary catcher and when Flowers is the primary catcher? Just asking for a friend.

[thewupk]

Just checking in. Was Soroka hurt or just in trouble?

[pfiggy]

Trouble

[Heyward]

Just checking in. Was Soroka hurt or just in trouble?

He got in trouble in the 5th and Snit pulled him.

Some bad luck too though.

[CJ9]

This is why it’s not even worth getting excited about reliever prospects that get called up. They have zero shot to even get their feet wet because of how Snitker manages them.

Even Walker gets the ninth, why wasn’t he given multiple innings? Let him get some time to settle in.

[bravesfanMatt]

Is walker on the 25?

[buck75]

Yup

[Jaw]

Anyone else have dish and the game is blocked? Fox Sport South is blocked.

Contract dispute between the regional sports networks and Dish Network. No Fox Sports for you until they work it out.

[The Chosen One]

Walker gonna start walking.

[The Chosen One]

Walker does get some nice sink on that pitch. Just dives with that arm angle.

[BeanieAntics]

Dang Walker has a nice little sink-piece. After a couple of appearances I'd like to see some data from Enscheff. It'd be nice to have a sinkerballer with a great walk rate in the pen.

[The Chosen One]

Noice.

[TURBO]

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

[pfiggy]

Wtg kid, winnage....

[Jaw]

I really hope Walker can be solid. One more solid bullpen arm would be so nice. Great first appearance.

[Heyward]

Walker looked good. Good sink action on his FB.

[The Chosen One]

Dang Walker has a nice little sink-piece. After a couple of appearances I'd like to see some data from Enscheff. It'd be nice to have a sinkerballer with a great walk rate in the pen.

Gryboski had a nice sink but man did he get wild at times. Don't remember his walk rate but seemed like if he started an inning he was gonna walk someone. But came in with runners on and it was almost automatic double play.

[bravesfanMatt]

Damn. I missed walker pitch. Stupid Brewster’s for the kids. They will get nothing from me again. Stupid crumb snatchers.

[buck75]

Can any of you super statisticians tell us what the Braves’ record is this season when BMac is the primary catcher and when Flowers is the primary catcher? Just asking for a friend.

Anyone know where I can find these stats? Thanks!

[The Chosen One]

I really hope Walker can be solid. One more solid bullpen arm would be so nice. Great first appearance.

I really miss how solid and reliable Jacob Webb was.

[The Chosen One]

Anyone know where I can find these stats? Thanks!

Ask nsacpi

[Heyward]

1st/3rd, 2 outs for Nats, Rendon up. Jansen wild, oh boy.

[Hulavol]

Phuck Philly.
all I have to say about that.

[The Chosen One]

Soroka better be pissed and goes for a CGSO against the Nuts next week.

[Jaw]

Gryboski had a nice sink but man did he get wild at times. Don't remember his walk rate but seemed like if he started an inning he was gonna walk someone. But came in with runners on and it was almost automatic double play.

I always thought he was walking people on purpose in an effort to set some kind of double play record. If there wasn't someone on base when he came in, he immediately rectified the situation.

[Heyward]

Bases juiced for Soto, ump squeezing Jansen a bit too. Oh boy.

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

https://imgur.com/am04nW0.gif

[The Chosen One]

I always thought he was walking people on purpose in an effort to set some kind of double play record. If there wasn't someone on base when he came in, he immediately rectified the situation.

Was almost like clockwork. Remlinger or someone would get hit or put a runner on, Bobby signals the right arm and in comes Grybo. 2 pitches later and it's a double play lol.

[salmagundy]

4-1 Dodgers in Bot 9th. Jansen in but gives up 2 out single to Turner who moves to 2nd on DID, to 3rd on balk, Eaton HBP, steals 2nd, Rendon BBs to load bases with 2 outs. Soto coming to plate.

[Jaw]

Kelsey posing the 200 word long question to Acuna through the interpreter.

[The Chosen One]

Kelsey posing the 200 word long question to Acuna through the interpreter.

Definitely a rookie move. She should have known better. I would have felt bad for her but she did that to herself by not shortening those questions by removing filler. I felt bad for the translator because I think he cut her questions in half when asking Ronald.

[Heyward]

Jansen is off great.

[Jaw]

Also this interpreter is an all star. Dude uses tone and inflection to sound like he's the one answering the question. It really is helpful.

[Hulavol]

Serious question- the dude has been in America for a while now.. don’t you think he wouldn’t need the interpreter by now ?

[salmagundy]

Soto BBs. 4-2 Dodgers, Nats bases loaded, 2 outs, Kendrick AB, Ks swinging.

Final 4-2 Dodgers

[CyYoung31]

Gotta say: Chip’s hair is immaculate tonight.

[Jaw]

Serious question- the dude has been in America for a while now.. don’t you think he wouldn’t need the interpreter by now ?

I think he would be crazy not to use the interpreter. Too much damage can be done today by one misspoken word. I would also prefer he spend his time dominating baseball than learning media quality English.

[CyYoung31]

Also this interpreter is an all star. Dude uses tone and inflection to sound like he's the one answering the question. It really is helpful.

I bet he’s running through hoes too.

[CrimsonCowboy]

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

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

Jeremy Walker went to college like 15 minutes from where I live. I’m so happy for him! If you are from the Southeast the Braves scouts will find you!

[Heyward]

Never in doubt, Dodgers win, lead back to 5.5 games.

[UNCBlue012]

Gabe is saying Markakis will likely go on the IL with a wrist injury.

[Heyward]

Another bat is just as big of a need as pitching is now.

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

I read it’s not looking good for Neck.

[nsacpi]

Anyone know where I can find these stats? Thanks!
baseball reference has catchers era but I dont know of anyone that has won-loss by catcher

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

Maybe we’ll get Puig.

[BeanieAntics]

Anyone know where I can find these stats? Thanks!

There is probably an easier way to do it, but just look up both of their game logs this year and do a tally.

[UNCBlue012]

Give me Castellanos

[Jaw]

I think some combo of Joyce, Culberson, Camargo, Inciarte, Riley, and Duval can fill in fine for Markakis.

[TheBravos]

Contract dispute between the regional sports networks and Dish Network. No Fox Sports for you until they work it out.

Oh...perfect. One of the few things I ever watch.

[BeanieAntics]

I think I'd rather see us use that AAA depth we've been clamoring over to patch any injury holes we might have. Call up Duvall and/or Demeritte if we need them and see how they do.

[Heyward]

I'd guess Duval gets called up but gonna be some mixing/matching. Need another bat, lineup after the top 4 is pretty blah.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Duvall is probably getting the call now to report to Philly. AA may have another deal to make

[UNCBlue012]

I think I'd rather see us use that AAA depth we've been clamoring over to patch any injury holes we might have. Call up Duvall and/or Demeritte if we need them and see how they do. that’s likely what we do. I’d guess Duvall

[bravesfanMatt]

I am ready to see Duvall again. Never thought I would say that. But here we are

[Buzzworm]

I’d love to have Puig as our RF but not sure what he’d cost and if our old timers could handle his swag.
He makes Camargo and even JD look like a pencil pusher.
On another note, even though he would be an everyday player, doesn’t he have reverse splits?

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

I think he would be crazy not to use the interpreter. Too much damage can be done today by one misspoken word. I would also prefer he spend his time dominating baseball than learning media quality English.

Kels or Paul or somebody said within the last week or so that Camargo and pretty much the whole team can speak English but they (the players) don’t want to cause any confusion on the air and as was said already the interpreter is a rockstar now.

[CyYoung31]

I am here for the Joyce/Duvall platoon.

[nsacpi]

I am here for the Joyce/Duvall platoon.

This is what I've been waiting for all season.

[CyYoung31]

This is what I've been waiting for all season.

I thought you’ve been waiting for a good Fick?

[nsacpi]

"The guys really respect and admire Nick's veteran laidership. It's a yuge blow. We need to come together and take the neck's step."

-----Freddie Freeman

[nsacpi]

I thought you’ve been waiting for a good Fick?

a good Fick is kind of a 1990s thing

[bravesfanforlife88]

Wonder if this makes AA look into Castellanos in Detroit

[bravesfanMatt]

"The guys really respect and admire Nick's veteran laidership. It's a yuge blow. We need to come together and take the neck's step."

-----Freddie Freeman

I thought this was an AJ spoof post he became famous for.

[nsacpi]

I thought this was an AJ spoof post he became famous for.

It's pretty close to what Freddie said. I only took small poetic licenses.

[TheBravos]

I am here for the Joyce/Duvall platoon.

Sign me up

[Carp]

Gabe is saying Markakis will likely go on the IL with a wrist injury.

Hopefully not a serious injury. I know everyone wanted to see Neck rested against LHP, but he's a valuable player that we'll definitely miss. Hopefully Duvall is prepared to earn his job back and/or hopefully Ender can get back on track.

Either way, a trade for a starting caliber OFer may be in the cards.

[Hudson2]

If Dansby and Markakis are out for a few weeks or more then we could definitely use another bat. Who’s available besides Puig and Castleonus?

[Carp]

While not a good bat, Jose Iglesias is someone I'd be interested in if Dansby will be out awhile.

[zbhargrove]

Soler would be interesting but his defense is just atrocious

[cajunrevenge]

I just want to take this time to thank the Umpires for the wonderful job they did this game. They dont hear it enough. I want them to know that real fans from every team truly support and love our umpires. Its a very sad thing that many of todays players dont want to say that because its not trendy or think it might hurt them with the fans. I will say it and I will say it proudly. I am going to make it the personal priority of my posting to ensure that our umpires are treated fairly, with honor and the respect that they deserve.


To all fans reading this, next time you see an umpire, even a little league umpire, take a moment to say two wonderful words. Thank you. Thank you.



As you all know we are living in an era in which our umpires have been the subject of unfair defamation and vilification and, even worse, hostility and violence. More umpires were hurt in the course of games last year than in any year in more than two decades.

[BeanieAntics]

I just want to take this time to thank the Umpires for the wonderful job they did this game. They dont hear it enough. I want them to know that real fans from every team truly support and love our umpires. Its a very sad thing that many of todays players dont want to say that because its not trendy or think it might hurt them with the fans. I will say it and I will say it proudly. I am going to make it the personal priority of my posting to ensure that our umpires are treated fairly, with honor and the respect that they deserve.


To all fans reading this, next time you see an umpire, even a little league umpire, take a moment to say two wonderful words. Thank you. Thank you.



As you all know we are living in an era in which our umpires have been the subject of unfair defamation and vilification and, even worse, hostility and violence. More umpires were hurt in the course of games last year than in any year in more than two decades.

Clap clap clap clap clap clap

[UNCBlue012]

Wonder if this makes AA look into Castellanos in Detroit I would. His defense will cost us at times, but his bat would be incredible.

Acuna RF
Swanson SS (when he’s back)
Freeman 1B
Donaldson 3B
Castellanos LF
Albies 2B
Mac/Flowers C
Ender CF

Is an extremely deep lineup. Obviously it’ll change with Riley’s starts

[Bj1133]

Call up Duval and maybe swing a deal for a defense first middle infielder. Culberson/Camargo can split time at short until Dansby comes bac

[msstate7]

Let's just assume markakis has a wrist fracture. What's estimated recovery time on that? Could be too vague to determine

[salmagundy]

I would. His defense will cost us at times, but his bat would be incredible.

Acuna RF
Swanson SS (when he’s back)
Freeman 1B
Donaldson 3B
Castellanos LF
Albies 2B
Mac/Flowers C
Ender CF

Is an extremely deep lineup. Obviously it’ll change with Riley’s starts

I would look at Demeritte and save the picks used for Castelianos. Don't like the defensive ability of Castelianos(-.09 DWAR. Demeritte is hitting better than Castlianos and has far better defense.

[The Chosen One]

Let's just assume markakis has a wrist fracture. What's estimated recovery time on that? Could be too vague to determine

Considering it's his throwing hand probably a while.

[salmagundy]

Call up Duval and maybe swing a deal for a defense first middle infielder. Culberson/Camargo can split time at short until Dansby comes bac

Call up Kazmer to fill the IF spot vacated by Dansby IL.

[50PoundHead]

Let's just assume markakis has a wrist fracture. What's estimated recovery time on that? Could be too vague to determine

Depends on the fracture, but at least a month and probably more.

[msstate7]

Depends on the fracture, but at least a month and probably more.

Maybe if it is a serious injury, he'll still be back around middle of sept. Maybe the break would get us early season markakis for the playoffs

[Tapate50]

Considering it's his throwing hand probably a while.

They usually come back really weak in that wrist as well. Takes a while to return to full strength. He could become less of a power hitter if that’s possible

[UNCBlue012]

They usually come back really weak in that wrist as well. Takes a while to return to full strength. He could become less of a power hitter if that’s possible so no power at all?

[The Chosen One]

They usually come back really weak in that wrist as well. Takes a while to return to full strength. He could become less of a power hitter if that’s possible


so no power at all?

Would imagine it will be difficult for him to get in the gym and lift weights.

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

Let's just assume markakis has a wrist fracture. What's estimated recovery time on that? Could be too vague to determine

Freddie missed roughly 6 weeks with the same injury in 2017 but it wasn't his throwing hand.

[Enscheff]

Throwing hand is pretty inconsequential. The issue is wrist injuries sap power for a long time even after healed. He is unlikely to contribute meaningfully this year if it’s serious.

Markakis shouldnt be playing everyday, but this is a serious ding to the roster.

[Hudson2]

Throwing hand is pretty inconsequential. The issue is wrist injuries sap power for a long time even after healed. He is unlikely to contribute meaningfully this year if it’s serious.

Markakis shouldnt be playing everyday, but this is a serious ding to the roster.

That’s why I think AA gets more serious about an OFer before the deadline. I’m glad it happened now instead of a week from now.

[nsacpi]

Fried activated. Duvall promoted. Bae & Muk to IL.

[nsacpi]

It occurs to me that a Joyce/Duvall platoon could actually be more productive than Muk full-time in right.

[The Chosen One]

So, Joyce/Duvall/Culberson/Riley platoons in RF/LF?

Unless AA is looking for another outfielder

Then against lefties

CF - Acuna
LF - Riley/Culberson
RF - Duvall

Against righties
CF - Ender
LF - Acuna
RF - Joyce/Camargo?

[pfiggy]

Neck, a fractured left wrist.....

[The Chosen One]

It occurs to me that a Joyce/Duvall platoon could actually be more productive than Muk full-time in right.

I wonder if Snit will plug Camargo in everyday or give Charlie a few starts.

[PurpleBrave]

https://twitter.com/rynodennis19/status/1154895011386974215?s=21

[nsacpi]

I wonder if Snit will plug Camargo in everyday or give Charlie a few starts.

At short?...I'm guessing Camargo will get most of the games.

The key guy now in McCann. He now has to provide all that veteran laidership Muk was. #hardtoreplace

[Buzzworm]

Over under on how many lineup cards Snit uses tonight before he can fill one out without Neck in the 5 hole?
I’ll go 3

[Buzzworm]

At short?...I'm guessing Camargo will get most of the games.

The key guy now in McCann. He now has to provide all that veteran laidership Muk was. #hardtoreplace

That’s gonna be tough.
All that added pressure and weight on his shoulders may even make him slower if possible.

[nsacpi]

That’s gonna be tough.
All that added pressure and weight on his shoulders may even make him slower if possible.

the weight on his shoulders must be enormous...none of us can fully appreciate the gravity of the situation

[50PoundHead]

It occurs to me that a Joyce/Duvall platoon could actually be more productive than Muk full-time in right.

Could be, but I'll have to see it to believe it. Markakis has really slowed down after a fairly productive start to the season. Joyce has had a decent career, but I wonder if extended time will expose his weaknesses. Duvall is a complete mystery to me. I have no idea what to expect.

[nsacpi]

Over under on how many lineup cards Snit uses tonight before he can fill one out without Neck in the 5 hole?
I’ll go 3

the clubhouse attendant will have to put in overtime to clean up all the shredded pieces of paper in the visiting manager's office

I'm expecting Mac to bat 5th...which will add to the enormous burden on his shoulders

[nsacpi]

Could be, but I'll have to see it to believe it. Markakis has really slowed down after a fairly productive start to the season. Joyce has had a decent career, but I wonder if extended time will expose his weaknesses. Duvall is a complete mystery to me. I have no idea what to expect.

bizarre 2019 stat...Joyce with slightly higher fWAR than Muk

[thethe]

Laidership from markakis will onlu get stronger now. Great move.

[nsacpi]

Laidership from markakis will onlu get stronger now. Great move.

you are to be commended for checking the style manual for correct spelling of laidership...so many wrong versions

[Jaw]

It occurs to me that a Joyce/Duvall platoon could actually be more productive than Muk full-time in right.

I will be surprised if it's not more productive. Defense will improve and Duval should hit lefties much better. It just thins out the depth and pinch hitting options a bit, but Snitker doesn't like depth anyway.

[CyYoung31]

It occurs to me that a Joyce/Duvall platoon could actually be more productive than Muk full-time in right.

I was about to post this earlier.

[msstate7]

So vs rhp, we go Acuna, ender, Joyce
Vs lhp, Acuna, duvall, Riley?

Will Acuna play RF when ender plays?

[Hudson2]

AA has to put OF on his list

[The Chosen One]

AA has to put OF on his list

Don't think it's the biggest priority right now.

I think it's

1) Late Innings Reliever
2) Rotation Help
3) OF


I will say, I would be very inclined to let Sobotka try to close games. He's that good right now.

[thewupk]

Neck has put up 0.4 fWAR in 104 games. As stated above by a few people. I'd be shocked if Joyce/Duvall can't do better than that. Neck is a well below average player right now.

[Freshmaker]

Don't think it's the biggest priority right now.

I think it's

1) Late Innings Reliever
2) Rotation Help
3) OF


I will say, I would be very inclined to let Sobotka try to close games. He's that good right now.

Yeah, would have to be a rental OF right? Wonder who fits that that would be an upgrade. I think we're all rooting for a Acuna/Pache/Waters(or Riley) OF by the end of next season (tho that might be a bit early), so can't imagine we'd go for anything else

[nsacpi]

Don't think it's the biggest priority right now.

I think it's

1) Late Innings Reliever
2) Rotation Help
3) OF


I will say, I would be very inclined to let Sobotka try to close games. He's that good right now.

The pen has become a bigger area of concern with injuries to Webb and Dayton and ineffectiveness from Minter. Plus Swarzak will regress. Doesn't mean we wont upgrade other areas but I would be shocked if AA did not address the pen.

[The Chosen One]

The pen has become a bigger area of concern with injuries to Webb and Dayton and ineffectiveness from Minter. Plus Swarzak will regress. Doesn't mean we wont upgrade other areas but I would be shocked if AA did not address the pen.

Have to think Folty could be effective in pen like Newk, should we get someone like Thor.

[WaitingFor2017]

Snit already going with Duvall tonight in LF over Joyce against a righty. Does he receive little input on splits?

[Garmel]

Duvall's in the lineup batting 6th today. Acuna's in RF. Snitker just doesn't believe in platoons I guess.

[nsacpi]

Have to think Folty could be effective in pen like Newk, should we get someone like Thor.

Folty is like Duvall. The unused spare for the rotation. It seems like a waste until you need that spare. The chances the rotation will need that spare before the season is over are well over 50%.

[Enscheff]

Neck has put up 0.4 fWAR in 104 games. As stated above by a few people. I'd be shocked if Joyce/Duvall can't do better than that. Neck is a well below average player right now.

It’s not really his fault though. That .841 OPS (.379 OBP) vs RHP could make him a very useful part time player. Limit his exposure to LHP and get him out for a defensive sub as the situation warrants, and he could be a nice value player for what he’s being paid.

[50PoundHead]

bizarre 2019 stat...Joyce with slightly higher fWAR than Muk

I don't doubt it, but I wonder how much Joyce's defense, or lack thereof, will chip into his WAR with extended playing time. Maybe not. It is what it is and we'll have to roll the dice. Maybe Duvall comes back and plays well, but I just have a problem figuring out why he wasn't here sooner if they truly thought he could contribute, especially with Riley's falling off.

[Super]

This offense is not good right now

lol

[Super]

Serious question- the dude has been in America for a while now.. don’t you think he wouldn’t need the interpreter by now ?

learning a new language is hard. especially for a non-child. also he’s got that whole being one of the best baseball players in the world thing to focus on.

it also has nothing to do with “fear is saying the wrong word.” he’s presumably not a moron.