GDT pt. 2 6-28-14 (Game 2 of DH): Braves (Hale) at Philadelphia (O'Sullivan)

[CJC]

1. Jordan Schafer CF (L)
2. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS
3. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
4. Justin Upton (R) LF
5. Ryan Doumit (S) RF
6. Chris Johnson (R) 3B
7. Tommy La Stella (L) 2B
8. Christian Bethancourt(R) C
9. David Hale (R) P

1. Ben Revere (L) CF
2. Jimmy Rollins (S) SS
3. Marlon Byrd (R) RF
4. Ryan Howard (L) 1B
5. John Mayberry Jr. (R) LF
6. Cody Asche (L) 3B
7. Cesar Hernandez (S) 2B
8. Cameron Rupp (R) C
9. Sean O'Sullivan (R) P

Gametime Forecast: 81°F • Partly Cloudy • 0% PoP

[bravesnumberone]

So much for BJ at leadoff.

[nsacpi]

Disappointed that Uggla and Laird are not in the lineup. It's almost as if Fredi has conceded the game.

[bravesnumberone]

Schafer at leadoff and Doumit hitting fifth and in RF not concession enough?

[CJC]

David O'Brien ‏@ajcbraves 7m
Saw Gattis walking out with #Braves trainer Jeff Porter, presumably for more evaluation. Not sure yet if DL move or Bethancourt is 26th man

[CJC]

Kevin McAlpin ‏@KevinMcAlpin 1m
In 63 games with Gwinnett this season, Bethancourt hit .273 (63x231) with 12 2B, 3 HR & 32 RBI. #Braves

[tvsportscaster]

David O'Brien ‏@ajcbraves 7m
Saw Gattis walking out with #Braves trainer Jeff Porter, presumably for more evaluation. Not sure yet if DL move or Bethancourt is 26th man

Bethancourt has to be a DL move, Schlosser was already designated the 26th man and rules dictate that can't change between games, so that means Bethancourt has to be taking someone's spot, my guess would be Gattis to DL

[CJC]

Bethancourt has to be a DL move, Schlosser was already designated the 26th man and rules dictate that can't change between games, so that means Bethancourt has to be taking someone's spot, my guess would be Gattis to DL

Unless they called up Bethancourt instead and it didn't get announced. Was Schlosser shown on TV the first game?

[CJC]

#Braves haven't announced another end of roster move for Bethancourt, whether Gattis will go to DL, but Schlosser was already active as 26th

Someone is going to DL or going down

[tvsportscaster]

Unless they called up Bethancourt instead and it didn't get announced. Was Schlosser shown on TV the first game?

Yes, it's already been announced the Schlosser was the designated 26th guy, just confirmed that on the radio as well. So Bethancourt is taking someone's spot on the 25-man roster.

[CJC]

Yes, it's already been announced the Schlosser was the designated 26th guy, just confirmed that on the radio as well. So Bethancourt is taking someone's spot on the 25-man roster.

Options:

1. Gattis to DL
2. Jaime down
3. Simmons down
4. Uggla DFA

[tvsportscaster]

Options:

1. Gattis to DL
2. Jaime down
3. Simmons down
4. Uggla DFA

Options 1 and 4 are the most likely in my opinion. However, the fact, that no move has been officially announced yet is curious.

[Garmel]

Options:

1. Gattis to DL
2. Jaime down
3. Simmons down
4. Uggla DFA

Number 4 would make me jump for joy.

[bravesnumberone]

If it was Gattis to DL, not sure why Porter would be going out to work with him or whatever.

[CJC]

I have to guess its Gattis to the DL. Otherwise we are carrying 4 Catchers.

[tvsportscaster]

If it was Gattis to DL, not sure why Porter would be going out to work with him or whatever.

Plus the roster move would have been announced already. The fact, they're waiting makes me think, they are testing Gattis before making a decision, and if he doesn't need a DL stint, maybe a pitcher does go down.

[nsacpi]

There are a number of possibilities. Jaime and Simmons have options. Or they could move a player through other means.

[CJC]

#Braves optioned RH Juan Jaime to Gwinnett in corresponding move. that makes room for Bethancourt and keeps them from having to DL Gattis

[bravesnumberone]

So are we just keeping CB up for a while?

[CJC]

We are officially carrying 4 catchers for 3 days or so.