Around The Majors 2019

[clvclv]

Hopefully this the start of them fixing the bullpen internally by converting some of these starters.

From many mouths to AA's ears.

[clvclv]

Yep because every single starting pitcher makes a seamless transition to a different role.
If you really want to fix the bullpen you actually need to address it. Maybe Touki can pitch out of the bullpen or maybe he can’t. If haphazard answers like this is the Braves plan to fix a legit problem then the front office should update their resumes.

You're aware we can't find this out if he's pitching in Gwinnett's rotation, right?

[bravesfanMatt]

It should be noted that almost every good reliever was at one point a starter. Most of the time they transition in the minors but sometimes they click in the majors.

[Jaw]

It won't happen but I would love for them to try Touki at closer immediately. Gives everyone else a chance at relaxing a bit in lower leverage roles, and Touki should be absolutely filthy when he only has to pitch a single inning.

[AerchAngel]

Yep because every single starting pitcher makes a seamless transition to a different role.
If you really want to fix the bullpen you actually need to address it. Maybe Touki can pitch out of the bullpen or maybe he can’t. If haphazard answers like this is the Braves plan to fix a legit problem then the front office should update their resumes.

Now I know why you win those bad awards.

Dude.

Really?

[NinersSBChamps]

Please show me where I implied anything of the sort. Go ahead, I'm not going anywhere.

Maybe you haven't been paying attention (and considering that you clearly can't read, you probably weren't) I, and many others on this board, have been proponents of them moving some of the lesser starting pitching options to the bullpen because that's where they'll likely ultimately end up anyway. You probably won't grasp this concept, but using pieces to help fix the bullpen internally as much as possible is much smarter than spending a bunch of assets on external options. And, since you weren't paying attention, you probably also missed me voicing my belief that they should sign Kimbrel and should have signed at least one quality veteran arm in the offseason.

This is probably a waste of my time, because that paragraph is probably too many words for you to read. Unfortunately for you, I'm not going to add any racist remarks to make it easier for you to follow along.

Toughest guy on the message board. ^^^
Some guy in his middle 30s or older hurling insults at a stranger online. Why do you continue to try and bring up something you construed as racist that was posted years ago? Your obsession with me is also, peculiar to say the least.

[NinersSBChamps]

Now I know why you win those bad awards.

Dude.

Really?

Why settle for being something besides the best/worst. All or nothing.

[CyYoung31]

Toughest guy on the message board. ^^^
Some guy in his middle 30s or older hurling insults at a stranger online. Why do you continue to try and bring up something you construed as racist that was posted years ago? Your obsession with me is also, peculiar to say the least.

Wow. This post displays such a lack of awareness and astounding amount of projecting that I don’t know how to respond.

You continue to show your lack of intelligence. Allow me to assist your poor recall, and point you to the beginning of this conversation, where you decided to bait me and deride my perfectly reasonable post with a bunch of nonsense. This isn’t the first time you’ve done such a thing either. Who’s obsessed with who?

Aggressively stupid is the worst kind of idiocy.

[NinersSBChamps]

Wow. This post displays such a lack of awareness and astounding amount of projecting that I don’t know how to respond.

You continue to show your lack of intelligence. Allow me to assist your poor recall, and point you to the beginning of this conversation, where you decided to bait me and deride my perfectly reasonable post with a bunch of nonsense. This isn’t the first time you’ve done such a thing either. Who’s obsessed with who?

Aggressively stupid is the worst kind of idiocy.

Your inbox is full. Would you mind clearing some space?

[NinersSBChamps]

So Mike Minor. Wow.

[UNCBlue012]

So Mike Minor. Wow.

I’ve always been a big fan so I’m super excited about him this year! I’m guessing he will traded at the deadline for a haul. At least if he keeps this up.

[NinersSBChamps]

I’ve always been a big fan so I’m super excited about him this year! I’m guessing he will traded at the deadline for a haul. At least if he keeps this up.

I have always thought he was bad and never liked him. Shocking. I know.
Any idea what is the cause of this mid career turnaround?

[Carp]

I’ve always been a big fan so I’m super excited about him this year! I’m guessing he will traded at the deadline for a haul. At least if he keeps this up.

He won't. .231 BABIP. 85% LOB. 4.03 xFIP.

[nsacpi]

Corresponding move to Carle option=

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#Braves recalled Touki Toussaint from Triple A today after optioning Shane Carle Thursday.

In retrospect calling up Touki was a hint the team didn't expect Gausman to pitch past the third inning.

[thewupk]

I have always thought he was bad and never liked him. Shocking. I know.
Any idea what is the cause of this mid career turnaround?

He got healthy. He was good in 2013. Hurt and injured for the next 3 years. And has pitched well since coming back from surgery. Good for him.

[salmagundy]

LOL

Per a team release, the Reds have released outfielder Matt Kemp, who’d been nursing a broken rib on the 10-Day IL.

Kemp, 34, was off to a dreadful .200/.210/.283 start in 62 plate appearances after an offensive rebound in 2018.

[salmagundy]

Newk up, Toujki down


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#Braves recalled Sean Newcomb from Triple-A Gwinnett and optioned Touki Toussaint to Gwinnett.

[thewupk]

Newk up, Toujki down


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#Braves recalled Sean Newcomb from Triple-A Gwinnett and optioned Touki Toussaint to Gwinnett.

Who do the Braves plan on hitting tonight?

[50PoundHead]

LOL

Per a team release, the Reds have released outfielder Matt Kemp, who’d been nursing a broken rib on the 10-Day IL.

Kemp, 34, was off to a dreadful .200/.210/.283 start in 62 plate appearances after an offensive rebound in 2018.

Looks like Matt Joyce will be losing sleep.

[Acuña’s Bat Flip]

gNats and Phillies tied 3-3 in the 5th.