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    GDT 8-5: THE THING FROM CANADA ATTACKS...

    1. R. Acuna (R) RF
    2. Ozzie Albies (S) 2B
    3. F. Freeman (L) 1B
    4. Josh Donaldson (R) 3B
    5. Brian McCann (L) C
    6. Adam Duvall (R) LF
    7. Matt Joyce (L) DH
    8. Johan Camargo (S) SS
    9. Ender Inciarte (L) CF

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    Poor clutch. Show that you are good at pinch hitting and that is all our boy twitner will use you as.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bravesfanMatt View Post
    Poor clutch. Show that you are good at pinch hitting and that is all our boy twitner will use you as.
    Yep, id like to see him at Short.
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    expecting a yuge game from Donaldson.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tapate50 View Post
    Yep, id like to see him at Short.
    But all Camargo needs is playing time... oh wait

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    Duvall appears to be the same low-OBP hitter (30% Ks, single digit BB rate) that runs into enough HRs to be useful exactly as he's always been, currently riding a .500 BABIP and 38.5% HR/FB rate to a decidedly unsustainable 1.300 OPS over 38 PAs. His 2018 was a bit flukey due to a .238 BABIP, but we've seen this story play out already this year with a AAA call up.

    While the Braves probably have enough arms to cobble together an acceptable rotation, they only have 1.5 healthy and competent MLB OFers currently on the roster. I think we are going to wish AA had acquired another one, especially if Markakis can't come back all the way from the wrist injury in time for the post season.

    I do wonder if Pache is going to figure into the September/October OF at some point...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enscheff View Post
    Duvall appears to be the same low-OBP hitter (30% Ks, single digit BB rate) that runs into enough HRs to be useful exactly as he's always been, currently riding a .500 BABIP and 38.5% HR/FB rate to a decidedly unsustainable 1.300 OPS over 38 PAs. His 2018 was a bit flukey due to a .238 BABIP, but we've seen this story play out already this year with a AAA call up.

    While the Braves probably have enough arms to cobble together an acceptable rotation, they only have 1.5 healthy and competent MLB OFers currently on the roster. I think we are going to wish AA had acquired another one, especially if Markakis can't come back all the way from the wrist injury in time for the post season.

    I do wonder if Pache is going to figure into the September/October OF at some point...
    I'm more open to it.

    I think Corey Dickerson went for bonus pool money essentially, which I guess the Braves had none of. Wronghanded for you, but I actually would have preferred the stronger platoon side and would have lived with one of the Braves' many all or nothing righties on the short side.

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    My main interest with a possible Pache callup this season, is the fact that if you brought him up at the roster deadline I don’t believe teams would have enough time to adjust and find his weakness before he helped us in a big way and you know his defense will be a plus.
    I kinda feel the same way about Anderson.
    We’ve saw first hand with Frenchy back in the day and recently with Dansby,Ozzie and this year with Riley that it takes about a month for people to find a weakness to exploit, why not take advantage of that fact with Pache?
    Of course he could struggle big time like most prospects but it may be worth a shot since we don’t have any other better options.
    I wish we would wait till next year for he and Anderson but if they think it can help them win a few games in the playoffs then why not?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Southcack77 View Post
    I'm more open to it.

    I think Corey Dickerson went for bonus pool money essentially, which I guess the Braves had none of. Wronghanded for you, but I actually would have preferred the stronger platoon side and would have lived with one of the Braves' many all or nothing righties on the short side.
    My preference was for a RHH 4th OFer who could serve as a decent option in an everyday role, like Pence or Puig. The idea being that if/when Markakis is healthy the Braves need a RHH to platoon with Ender/Markakis, and with Joyce on the roster already there would be little to no room for another LHH OFer on the bench.

    The Braves have needed a RHH OFer since the season started, as evidenced by the looks Camargo, Riley, and Duvall have gotten in that role.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Enscheff View Post
    Duvall appears to be the same low-OBP hitter (30% Ks, single digit BB rate) that runs into enough HRs to be useful exactly as he's always been, currently riding a .500 BABIP and 38.5% HR/FB rate to a decidedly unsustainable 1.300 OPS over 38 PAs. His 2018 was a bit flukey due to a .238 BABIP, but we've seen this story play out already this year with a AAA call up.

    While the Braves probably have enough arms to cobble together an acceptable rotation, they only have 1.5 healthy and competent MLB OFers currently on the roster. I think we are going to wish AA had acquired another one, especially if Markakis can't come back all the way from the wrist injury in time for the post season.

    I do wonder if Pache is going to figure into the September/October OF at some point...
    Wait- I thought you were convinced Inciarte was back to his old 3 WAR self? Is he the .5 ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Buzzworm View Post
    My main interest with a possible Pache callup this season, is the fact that if you brought him up at the roster deadline I don’t believe teams would have enough time to adjust and find his weakness before he helped us in a big way and you know his defense will be a plus.
    I kinda feel the same way about Anderson.
    We’ve saw first hand with Frenchy back in the day and recently with Dansby,Ozzie and this year with Riley that it takes about a month for people to find a weakness to exploit, why not take advantage of that fact with Pache?
    Of course he could struggle big time like most prospects but it may be worth a shot since we don’t have any other better options.
    I wish we would wait till next year for he and Anderson but if they think it can help them win a few games in the playoffs then why not?
    How will it affect their clock?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tapate50 View Post
    Wait- I thought you were convinced Inciarte was back to his old 3 WAR self? Is he the .5 ?
    Yes. He is borderline unplayable vs LHP...so maybe he's .75 of an OFer?

    Point being the Braves have Acuna and 2 guys in Markakis/Ender who should only face RHP. Even if Duvall succeeds in a platoon role vs LHP, the Braves still need 1 more RHH OFer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Enscheff View Post
    Yes. He is borderline unplayable vs LHP...so maybe he's .75 of an OFer?

    Point being the Braves have Acuna and 2 guys in Markakis/Ender who should only face RHP. Even if Duvall succeeds in a platoon role vs LHP, the Braves still need 1 more RHH OFer.
    I feel like Pache could at least match Enders numbers vs lefties

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    Quote Originally Posted by TURBO View Post
    I feel like Pache could at least match Enders numbers vs lefties
    Not sure just matching it is justification to call him up...If he was an average or better MLB hitter vs LHP, then it probably would be worth it.

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    FWIW--

    Ronald, Ozzie, Ender, Camargo, Charlei and Riley have never faced Odorizzi.

    Vs Odorizzi

    Josh has 25 ABs with a .240 Avg
    Duvall 5 Abs, .400 Avg
    Flowers 2 ABs, .500 Avg
    McCann 31 ABs, .419 Avg
    Freddie 3 ABs, .333 Avg
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    I'm not sure why the Braves never pulled the trigger on that obvious Odorizzi for Matt Adams deal.

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    The Mets are up 2-0 on the Marlins. They’re playing great ball. With a win, they’d be a game over .500.

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    Quote Originally Posted by UNCBlue012 View Post
    The Mets are up 2-0 on the Marlins. They’re playing great ball. With a win, they’d be a game over .500.
    Nats and phillies should be worried

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