GDT #25, 2/29/'14: Braves (Wood) vs. Marlins (Fernandez)

[nsacpi]

Fredi going rad on us. I approve. Fernandez has held righties to a .462 OPS in his career. He has held lefties to a .576 OPS. He's tough on everyone, but a .100+ point OPS difference is significant and I'm glad Fredi is loading up on lefty hitters.

Furthermore, Justin Upton has a .000 career OPS against Fernandez, Johnson is at .222, BJ at .200, Uggla at .200.

Additionally, he is putting our best infield defense out there for Alex Wood, who gets a lot of ground balls.

Finally, the regulars who are playing (Freeman, Gattis, Simmons, Heyward) have had some success against Fernandez in their careers.

I say well done Fredi. We may not win tonight, but it is not because our manager pulled a bunch of names out of the hat. His player selections tonight are extremely well thought out.

[Heyward]

Other than JUp out, i like it.

[jsebe10]

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Death in the Upton family?

[nsacpi]

Having seen the lineup I'm expecting an even bigger game from Uggla now.

[thethe]

I like the lineup. I just wish Upton was in there aside from Doumit. Regardless of the splits I think Justin is more likely to get a hit off of Fernandez than Doumit.

[gilesfan]

Death in the Upton family?

BJs game

[jpx7]

Is it Sunday?

No, but—according to the thread title—it is February, and a leap-year no less, so maybe that has something to do with it.

[NYCBrave]

FYI, Justin Upton is 0-7 with 4 Ks against Fernandez.

[nsacpi]

No, but—according to the thread title—it is February, and a leap-year no less, so maybe that has something to do with it.

Actually it is February 29 in a non-leap year. That's even more remarkable. Something special will be happening.

[jpx7]

Actually it is February 29 in a non-leap year. That's even more remarkable.

Indeed.

In light of that, I'm expecting an historic, career-defining day from Uggla.

[MadduxFanII]

Results of seven at-bats notwithstanding, I still think you need to start your red hot .330/.406/.625 left fielder against one of the best pitchers in the game.

Little harder to get worked up over sitting CJ, BJ and Uggla.

[Dalyn]

[TDlxANDER]

At the end of the game....we'll all be saying this to Fredi

[Dalyn]

This would be a good time for Wood to pitch his first perfect game.

[Millwood1Hitter]

Fredi on lineup: "let's see what they got."

[nsacpi]

Results of seven at-bats notwithstanding, I still think you need to start your red hot .330/.406/.625 left fielder against one of the best pitchers in the game.

Little harder to get worked up over sitting CJ, BJ and Uggla.

You misunderestimate Fredi's psychological shrewdness. By giving Justin a night off too, Fredi provides reassurance to the other three that they aren't being benched for lack of performance. His management of the egos on this team is nothing short of masterful.

[nsacpi]

Fredi on lineup: "let's see what they got."

Guiding with a light touch. Like Angel Cordero riding Bold Forbes.

[Hawk]

So, over/under on 13Ks for Fernandez tonight?

[gilesfan]

So, over/under on 13Ks for Fernandez tonight?

Is that first 5 or full game?

[Hawk]

Is that first 5 or full game?

Hah, I might actually bet on first 5 given the decrepit state of tonight's lineup.