GDT 9/20/13: Braves (Maholm) @ Cubs (Baker) 2:20 PM - HEYWARD BACK!!!

[Braves1976]

Avilan and Kimbrel are the only ones not to join the team late or spend time on the DL (or hurt on the bench and unavailable).

As also has been noted before, it's not just how often they pitch it's how many days in a row Fredi has them warm up. We've already seen at least one reliever with Braves be forced to retire (Linebrink) after a season here. He said Fredi had warmed him almost a full month of days in a row when not pitching leading to his injury that he never fully recovered. Plus since then we've seen a lot of bullpen injuries to relievers (Venters, EOF, Martinez, Gearrin, etc).

Thankfully we've been able to find replacements via the farm, waiver wire and trades as fast as Fredi can eat 'em and spit 'em out. I am mostly joking on the last part, but you get the idea.

[bravesnumberone]

Like an off day yesterday?

Outside of Avilan and Kimbrel, none of our RP's are in the top 40 in GP, quit your complaining.

So it's just complaining because I'd like us to win one game that's not in doubt in the final couple innings?

[The Chosen One]

Fredi's smart. He knows Avilan's elbow will blow up next season, just in time for EOF and Venters to return.

[bravesnumberone]

[Dalyn]

And the countdown from (around) 100 begins.

[Dalyn]

3-0 and just missed tying it. Avilan is fine.

[bravesnumberone]

Is he still shaking his arm?

[Dalyn]

Is he still shaking his arm?

Doesn't look like it but his slot is lower like he is in pain. Reminds me of Smoltz.

Tied. No surprise. He is done.

[jsebe10]

Lol Navarro. What a lard ass

[Braves1976]

Avilan looks hurt to me, bad news for us come playoff time. Bad news now too, tie game.

[Runnin]

Avilan looks terrible but he's still hitting 93.

[bravesnumberone]

This team is unbelievable sometimes. Game should have been well in hand.

[The Chosen One]

Avilan's been throwing at that arm slot as long as I can remember.

[Dalyn]

Avilan's been throwing at that arm slot as long as I can remember.

He is clearly lower. He even changed during this at-bat. Second pitch was at his normal slot/angle.

[Braves1976]

That was the first homer he's allowed all year.

[Braves1976]

He is clearly lower. He even changed during this at-bat. Second pitch was at his normal slot/angle.

He has changed it at times in recent games too. That's also why I think he's hurting, but probably trying to pitch through it. Gearrin did the same and finally couldn't get anyone out (and hasn't pitched since even after his demotion to AAA).

[bravesnumberone]

On another note, it's been clockwork for as long as I remember in baseball that a team gives up the lead and then immediately gets out of the inning.

[Bdawg2309]

well, it happens.

looks like the offense should've given maholm a 10 run lead in order for it to be safe

[The Chosen One]

Avilan's been throwing from a 3 quarters since he got here. Everynow and then he goes somewhat sidearm.

[Dalyn]

well, it happens.

looks like the offense should've given maholm a 10 run lead in order for it to be safe

This one isn't on Maholm. Come on...