GDT: 9-16-14: Nationals @ Braves

[Dalyn]

The sad part about this stupidity with Stella! is that he could've fought through struggles this year and been better for it next. If he wins the 2B job, and I think if Fredi's fired HE WILL, it'll be a shame he didn't get to see more of the league his first year.

[gilesfan]

The Nats won this division by default. At one point I wasn't even sure they wanted to win it.

They have a run differential of 123 runs, which is the highest in the NL. The next highest run differential is the Dodgers at 64 runs, almost half.

[gilesfan]

The sad part about this stupidity with Stella! is that he could've fought through struggles this year and been better for it next. If he wins the 2B job, and I think if Fredi's fired HE WILL, it'll be a shame he didn't get to see more of the league his first year.

Im not sure we fans aren't just too high on him. It clear the Braves did not want to call him up this year and gave Uggla way too much leash before trying other options. There could be reasons behind that. Yes, TLS will have a nice OBP, but he provides no pop and is a poor defender. So while he may be the best option (Gos hasn't been worse than him), I think people are making too big of a deal about him not starting.

[Dalyn]

Im not sure we fans aren't just too high on him. It clear the Braves did not want to call him up this year and gave Uggla way too much leash before trying other options. There could be reasons behind that. Yes, TLS will have a nice OBP, but he provides no pop and is a poor defender. So while he may be the best option (Gos hasn't been worse than him), I think people are making too big of a deal about him not starting.

You could be right, of course, and I'm sure that plays a part. The principle of how it all happened, however, is a sign of what's wrong with this team, in my opinion. Also highlighted in Freeman's "positive" statements about Fredi that really revealed that them feeling like he supports them is something NEW, which I think is just a product of his ass being on the line and him finally giving a ****.

[jason27nc]

They have a run differential of 123 runs, which is the highest in the NL. The next highest run differential is the Dodgers at 64 runs, almost half.

You do know what division they play in right?

[zitothebrave]

You could be right, of course, and I'm sure that plays a part. The principle of how it all happened, however, is a sign of what's wrong with this team, in my opinion. Also highlighted in Freeman's "positive" statements about Fredi that really revealed that them feeling like he supports them is something NEW, which I think is just a product of his ass being on the line and him finally giving a ****.

That's my biggest gripe as well. He took someone who was performing and then benched him.

[gilesfan]

You could be right, of course, and I'm sure that plays a part. The principle of how it all happened, however, is a sign of what's wrong with this team, in my opinion. Also highlighted in Freeman's "positive" statements about Fredi that really revealed that them feeling like he supports them is something NEW, which I think is just a product of his ass being on the line and him finally giving a ****.

Fredi not supporting his players has been one of my biggest gripes with him.

[gilesfan]

You do know what division they play in right?

Have you seen the NL West? AL East?

a run differential 60 runs higher than another team isn't simply "the division they play in"

[bravesnumberone]

If you look at it, the Nationals aren't just a product of their division. They're 36-28 against the East, mostly because of a 13-3 mark against the Mets. 8-10 vs. Braves, 9-10 vs. Phillies, 6-5 vs. Marlins

17-16 vs. the NL Central, 24-9 against the NL West, including 9-4 against the Dodgers and Giants (as opposed to the Braves 2-11 mark against those teams). 10-10 Interleague (as opposed to our 7-13 mark.

They're a pretty darn good team.