GDT #23, 4/26/'14: Reds (Leake) vs. Braves (Hale)

[UNCBlue012]

I'm going to go ahead and post this now since I'll be at the game tonight and I've got a decent drive ahead of me! Last night's win was huge, absolutely huge. To get the lead we did, see a SP struggle a bit and the BP hold onto it (well for the most part), was something I've needed to see all year. I don't know what it is going on with Avilan, but the rest of the BP have been nails as of lately, most notably Walden and Carp. Even with Kimbrel struggling a bit, he's done a great job of recording the save.

Offensively, I was pleased to see everyone put a little bit of work in for the team, well except for Uggla. Heyward has been making much better contact as of plate, BJ's swing has been much better, Freeman came back strong after he got his eye-situation figured out and JUP continues to look great.

Gotta keep moving! Tonight will be a tough one with the rookie on the mound. AS ALWAYS.... GO BRAVOS!

Projected lineup:
1. Heyward
2. BJ
3. Freeman
4. JUP
5. Gattis
6. Ugggghhla
7. CJoh
8. Simmons
9. (Da) Hale

[The Chosen One]

At least you're learning how to do the GDT titles. :p

Every now and then you can write the timestamp on there like 7pm EST, or if Fredi switches the lineup or rests guys you can just put Heyward out Schafer in.

[Millwood1Hitter]

Don't understand why we're going with Hale, he's gonna get his clock cleaned tonight by this Reds lineup. And I'm sure Uggla gonna make some stupid defensive miscue that will really cause the floodgates to open.

[UNCBlue012]

Don't understand why we're going with Hale, he's gonna get his clock cleaned tonight by this Reds lineup. And I'm sure Uggla gonna make some stupid defensive miscue that will really cause the floodgates to open.

Yeah, I'm a bit worried with Hale playing a hot-hitting team now as well. I pray the offense will be just as hot or the BP be ready if need be! Either way, baseball is an awesome game and you never know what will happen!

[Krovahn]

Don't understand why we're going with Hale, he's gonna get his clock cleaned tonight by this Reds lineup. And I'm sure Uggla gonna make some stupid defensive miscue that will really cause the floodgates to open.

Yeah, me either. We have a ton of other pitchers who are healthy, good, and ready to be put into this spot in the rotation today. ...Oh, wait.

[thethe]

I feel like Hale is being underrated around these parts.

[rico43]

Don't understand why we're going with Hale, he's gonna get his clock cleaned tonight by this Reds lineup. And I'm sure Uggla gonna make some stupid defensive miscue that will really cause the floodgates to open.

After this post, this thread has nowhere to go but up.

[rico43]

I feel like Hale is being underrated around these parts.

+1 (old school thanks)

[thethe]

I'm going to post this article in here again just to re-iterate the point but Hale has potential to be a solid major league pitcher. i think his absolute ceiling is a #3 but having him start while giving Minor/Floyd extra time to work out some kinds (Its still ST to them) is a great thing for this club to do.

http://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy/pot...-rate-surgers/

[bravesnumberone]

Even if Hale gets knocked around, it wouldn't kill our offense to score a lot of runs. The guy hasn't pitched that awful. He's kept us in games.

[Heyward]

Don't understand why we're going with Hale, he's gonna get his clock cleaned tonight by this Reds lineup. And I'm sure Uggla gonna make some stupid defensive miscue that will really cause the floodgates to open.

And who do you suggest pitch instead?

Minor/Floyd arent ready.

Beachy/Meds need TJ.

And there is no one left.

I can certainly see him get rocked tonight but we literally have no other options right now.

[MadduxFanII]

Looks like UNC's predicted lineup was spot on.

I'd really like to see Fredi get Pastornicky a start or two. If he's just going to be here to pinch hit against a lefty once every two weeks and pinch run for Gattis in the late innings he should really be back in Gwinnett getting regular at-bats.

[cajunrevenge]

Can we split the game threads? One for people to root for the braves and one for those just want to be buzz killington.

[Dalyn]

Can we split the game threads? One for people to root for the braves and one for those just want to be buzz killington.

We would need three. You forgot one for the people who complain about the complainers.

[cajunrevenge]

And who do you suggest pitch instead?

Minor/Floyd arent ready.

Beachy/Meds need TJ.

And there is no one left.

I can certainly see him get rocked tonight but we literally have no other options right now.

I think he would prefer to forfeit the game.

[cajunrevenge]

We would need three. You forgot one for the people who complain about the complainers.

You don't find it ridiculous to complain about a 5th starter who so far has an era under 3 while the team is 15-7? Milwood would complain if we win the world series in 6 games instead of 4.

[Heyward]

You don't find it ridiculous to complain about a 5th starter who so far has an era under 3 while the team is 15-7? Milwood would complain if we win the world series in 6 games instead of 4.

I know i cant be talking but jesus, he's always whining over something.

[Dalyn]

You don't find it ridiculous to complain about a 5th starter who so far has an era under 3 while the team is 15-7? Milwood would complain if we win the world series in 6 games instead of 4.

Sure. I was just saying...

[AerchAngel]

Standard response to those who complain about players playing or starting pitcher is:

Okay we forfeit the game because we can't win so you can't watch, are you happy?

[TURBO]

I want a GDT just for myself.