GDT 7/18/21: Braves @ Rays - New look lineup

[Slippyjms]

Pederson RF
Swanson SS
Freeman 1B
Albies 2B
Riley 3B
Arcia LF
Vogt C
Heredia CF
Smyly P

[msstate7]

This is a pretty big game with muller (most likely) and touki facing the Padres next 2 days.

[Bluedevilruss]

I can’t believe this team is 3 games back.

[thewupk]

John Nogowski is single handedly killing the Mets

[bravesfanforlife88]

John Nogowski is single handedly killing the Mets

Such a blunder on our end to blow game 1 this series

[msstate7]

John Nogowski is single handedly killing the Mets

Cardinal fans have to be questioning that move

[thethe]

So I’m guessing smyly will look like a good signing by year end for AA.

[Garmel]

Check this video out. Talk about Comedy Capers.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1416815568838086657

[msstate7]

Can we get albies in the 2-hole between joc and FF?

[jpx7]

So I’m guessing smyly will look like a good signing by year end for AA.

I’ve never wavered on that claim.

But we need to unjinx this quick.

[thethe]

I’ve never wavered on that claim.

There have been plenty of opportunities as well. AA is a solid GM and I feel like the farm system has remained strong despite many graduations. Been such a weird year and things could still break our way.

[Slippyjms]

Smyly needs to be done if he can get out of this inning

[thethe]

But we need to unjinx this quick.

Bunch of bad luck this inning. The runs count of course but I don't hold it against him in my mind.

[WaitingFor2017]

Brujan needs to be Smyly's last batter.

[thethe]

I’d leave Smyly in there if he gets this out.

He’s pitching well.

[WaitingFor2017]

I feel like Snit will throw Smyly out there in the 6th inning with righties up there because of pitch count, unfortunately. I will be pleasantly surprised and grateful if I'm wrong.

[Slippyjms]

I’d leave Smyly in there if he gets this out.

He’s pitching well.

No need to let him face the lineup a third time. Call it a day and bring in the bullpen.

[WaitingFor2017]

Kevin Cash pulled Rich Hill TTO, and he and Smyly were only 7 pitches apart in pitch count....Can Snit do the same?

[thethe]

No need to let him face the lineup a third time. Call it a day and bring in the bullpen.

With a tight score you're probably right.

[Deester11]

There have been plenty of opportunities as well. AA is a solid GM and I feel like the farm system has remained strong despite many graduations. Been such a weird year and things could still break our way.

What constitutes solid thethe? Not saying that's not correct because that's your opinion. I consider him average with a few strong points. In his defense he inherited a sanctioned farm system and has MAINTAINED it. I think there are a few strong pieces but whether it's gun shy from a previous bad trade or reluctance, there are diminished returns to be expected from some of what was once the Braves better prospects.