GDT 04/16/21: Braves Set To Win Bigly At Wrigley

[50PoundHead]

He doesn't have to. Chris Martin injury was tough though

A healthy Martin would really make a stronger and more predictable pecking order.

[50PoundHead]

How bad was it to Ozzie that Panda is PR? Sweet Jesus

I looked at the box score after the game and saw that Sandoval pinch-ran for Albies. I immediately checked the skies to see if it was raining blood or if there were swarms of locusts on the horizon.

Hope Albies is okay.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Glad it ended well. Was following the ninth inning while at a local steakhouse. Would have hated to have Smith ruin dinner

[CyYoung31]

[Super]

that’s it?
feels like 80.

[Runnin]

I'd just like to say that the Cubs are hilariously bad.

[CyYoung31]

DOB confirmed this in an article, but it’s locked behind a paywall.

[goldfly]

I still can't believe Acuña scored from 2nd on an infield single to short lol

[Dalyn]

I still can't believe Acuña scored from 2nd on an infield single to short lol

His hustle has been out of this world so far this year.

[bravesfanforlife88]

I still can't believe Acuña scored from 2nd on an infield single to short lol

granted he should have been out by a mile had the catcher caught the throw from Baez....still, it puts pressure on the defense to make a play and in this case, Baez damn near **** his pants when he saw Acuna going

[Dalyn]

granted he should have been out by a mile had the catcher caught the throw from Baez....still, it puts pressure on the defense to make a play and in this case, Baez damn near **** his pants when he saw Acuna going

The catcher missed the tag, so there is a chance he would've been safe. Definitely not out by a mile.

[bravesfanforlife88]

The catcher missed the tag, so there is a chance he would've been safe. Definitely not out by a mile.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1383145852257120259

He missed the tag because he dropped the ball....Acuna also missed home plate and had to go back to get it.

[bravesfanMatt]

Watch the play. Acuna missed the plate because Contreras was blocking the plate before he got the ball. If there was any time they could have called it was then. But mlb never calls that rule. If Contreras moved up to a legal position, Acuna has a more direct line and maybe scores even if caught cleanly.

[Dalyn]

https://twitter.com/i/status/1383145852257120259

He missed the tag because he dropped the ball....Acuna also missed home plate and had to go back to get it.

Find a clip of the replay where it is slowed down. He misses that tag with or without the ball. After that, it would be a play right at the plate to see who could get back there first. Either way, not out by a mile.

[bravesfanMatt]

Kazbar getting called up.

[50PoundHead]

Kazbar getting called up.

It's kinda cool. He hasn't been in the majors since a stint with the Padres in 2008. You usually don't see guys hang around this long, but he obviously loves the game and he's been a handy guy to have around in Gwinnett since 2013. Welcome back!

Wouldn't be a comprehensive post if I didn't include this:

[Enscheff]

That was reckless base running by Acuna, and the only reason people are applauding that play was because Baez botched it. Baez literally triple pumped between 2 bases because he couldn’t believe Acuna was running. Had Acuna been thrown out like he should have been, folks would be chastising him for the boneheaded play. Word is about to get out about his aggressiveness on the bases, and teams will quickly stop being surprised by it.

As usual, casual fans are thinking casually about events on the field.

[clvclv]

It's kinda cool. He hasn't been in the majors since a stint with the Padres in 2008. You usually don't see guys hang around this long, but he obviously loves the game and he's been a handy guy to have around in Gwinnett since 2013. Welcome back!

Wouldn't be a comprehensive post if I didn't include this:

Love the story, but this sure makes me wonder if there's something wrong with Arcia. Not sure I understand calling up the career minor leaguer who doesn't fill a need instead of the guy you just traded two Pitchers for when he plays the same positions.

Bit of a head-scratcher IMO.

[msstate7]

Kazbar getting called up.

So is albies gonna DL?

[clvclv]

That was reckless base running by Acuna, and the only reason people are applauding that play was because Baez botched it. Baez literally triple pumped between 2 bases because he couldn’t believe Acuna was running. Had Acuna been thrown out like he should have been, folks would be chastising him for the boneheaded play. Word is about to get out about his aggressiveness on the bases, and teams will quickly stop being surprised by it.

As usual, casual fans are thinking casually about events on the field.

No question - but they sure seem to have one *elluva lot more fun watching the games than some folks around here.

Have a beer and a smile - it'll do wonders for your disposition AND your blood pressure.