4/25 GDT vs Red Sox: LOL Freddy

[sturg33]

#Braves lineup: Markakis 9, Castro 6, Garcia 5, Pierzynski 2, Francoeur 7. Freeman 3, Peterson 4, Smith 8, Teheran

Freeman 6th? Sheesh

[Freshmaker]

Someone give Fredi a breathalyzer please goodness gracious

[sturg33]

It'd be one thing if this was the Cubs lineup... but he's seriously batting AJP and Francour ahead of Freddie Freeman

[CrimsonCowboy]

I don't care if he is struggling or not, Freeman is still the biggest threat in this offense. That is absurd.

[Millwood1Hitter]

"You see, they always told me, that sometimes, your best hitter doesn't always have to bat in the top 3 spots, so I'd thought I'd try it. Bobby was masterful at this, he always took a struggling hitter and put him in the 2 spot, to get some fastballs and stuff to get going. Freddie always hit 3rd, it's not going to do anything to move him up a spot or down a spot, we needed to do more, we will see what happens."

[UNCBlue012]

OMG. ARE YOU KIDDING ME. hahaha

[Julio3000]

Jeez, that's just silly.

We'll probably score 12 and get Freddie hitting sixth for the rest of the week.

[UNCBlue012]

Jeez, that's just silly.

We'll probably score 12 and get Freddie hitting sixth for the rest of the week.

Or Freddie will stop pressing and go 15-32 over the next two weeks. Wouldn't that be lovely?

[The Chosen One]

Can't blame Fredi. Freddie is trash right now.

Maybe this will get him focused on fixing something instead of trying to be a run producer.

[clvclv]

I don't care if he is struggling or not, Freeman is still the biggest threat in this offense. That is absurd.

Not so much about the fact he's struggling IMO. Was just talking with someone yesterday about the WAY he's struggling - not only does he look completely lost at the plate (and hasn't come close to catching up with any fastball over 92 MPH) right now, he literally just looks like he's "going through the motions" because the team's so bad. The only player in the lineup tonight with a lower batting average is Mallex.

Moving him down is more than likely just a stunt to try to get his attention, but I find it funny that lots of people want Fredi held accountable (and fired) for his actions yet they also want him to leave one of our worst hitters at the moment in a run-producing spot when we're getting plenty of hits but not scoring runs. Freeman's OPS+ currently stands at 56 (!) and he's slugging .258. Which of those numbers are you going to point to that screams he's NOT a huge part of the reason the team's not scoring runs?

Can't have it both ways folks - if you want everyone to be accountable, Freeman's part of everyone and he's REALLY bad right now.

[mossy]

Can't blame Fredi. Freddie is trash right now.

Maybe this will get him focused on fixing something instead of trying to be a run producer.

Exactly. What we have right now just ain't working. I'm not sure why we should be surprised by a lineup shakeup.

[bravesfanforlife88]

Our lineup in general sucks.....it is weird to see Freeman lower than 3rd....almost like seeing Chipper batting somewhere other than 3rd

[UNCBlue012]

Our lineup in general sucks.....it is weird to see Freeman lower than 3rd....almost like seeing Chipper batting somewhere other than 3rd

That's why I hope it's all figured out. He was supposed to be our Chipper...

[Enscheff]

Not so much about the fact he's struggling IMO. Was just talking with someone yesterday about the WAY he's struggling - not only does he look completely lost at the plate (and hasn't come close to catching up with any fastball over 92 MPH) right now, he literally just looks like he's "going through the motions" because the team's so bad. The only player in the lineup tonight with a lower batting average is Mallex.

Moving him down is more than likely just a stunt to try to get his attention, but I find it funny that lots of people want Fredi held accountable (and fired) for his actions yet they also want him to leave one of our worst hitters at the moment in a run-producing spot when we're getting plenty of hits but not scoring runs. Freeman's OPS+ currently stands at 56 (!) and he's slugging .258. Which of those numbers are you going to point to that screams he's NOT a huge part of the reason the team's not scoring runs?

Can't have it both ways folks - if you want everyone to be accountable, Freeman's part of everyone and he's REALLY bad right now.

Seriously, where do you come up with this stuff? FYI, the team ranks #29 in hits, so they are most definitely NOT getting plenty of hits.

[mossy]

That's why I hope it's all figured out. He was supposed to be our Chipper...

We will never have anything close to Chipper ever again. We can't expect anyone to even be a comparison.

[smootness]

We will never have anything close to Chipper ever again. We can't expect anyone to even be a comparison.

Well then.

[chop2chip]

We will never have anything close to Chipper ever again. We can't expect anyone to even be a comparison.

Man. It sucks to read that, but it's probably true.

The late 90's teams are probably the most talented team I will ever get to watch in my lifetime.

[The Chosen One]

Andruw 2005 was pretty damn entertaining.

[NinersSBChamps]

Freddie has been dreadful this season. Without looking it up I am guessing he's near the bottom in most offensive categories for regular hitters batting third.

[cajunrevenge]

Well there goes our playoff chances!