*OPENING DAY* 4/6/'15: Atlanta Braves (Teheran) @ Miami Marlins

[Julio3000]

Bethancourt hit that ball pretty well, for those of you not watching.

[Dalyn]

Just saw the Markakis hit and RBI, and I want to post something excited, but it sucks that I am so far behind. Afraid to read posts because of spoilers. Sucks. Hope it catches up.

[The Chosen One]

way to move him over for Bethancourt, FREDDI!

You can really see the fight in the team this year already. Doing the little things like moving the runners over.

[Julio3000]

thethe should apply to be a Braves broadcaster

The last 30 minutes has been like living in his brain.

[gilesfan]

The last 30 minutes has been like living in his brain.

I lol'd out loud.

[The Chosen One]

The Sportsouth teasers for tomorrow's game at 6:30, really trying to get the ratings up as high as they can before it gets bad. Not even through the first inning yet and they're teasing tomorrow's game.

[Dalyn]

Terrible at-bat from Freeman with Bethancourt behind him.

[jpx7]

Joe: "... but the three guys ahead of Freddie, all high on-base percentage guys [pause for punctuation; then whisper as afterthought] they're hoping."

[nsacpi]

Offense looks very potent so far.

[CrimsonCowboy]

Mark Bowman @mlbbowman · 2h 2 hours ago
Nick Markakis was the veteran who took charge in today's pregame meeting and stressed the need to look beyond last night's trade.

[The Chosen One]

This thread has been on point so far. I hope the tone can stay like this all year to help us get through November.

[The Chosen One]

Mark Bowman @mlbbowman · 2h 2 hours ago
Nick Markakis was the veteran who took charge in today's pregame meeting and stressed the need to look beyond last night's trade.

Why didn't Freddie do this? Or Heyward? No leadership.

[gilesfan]

This thread has been on point so far. I hope the tone can stay like this all year to help us get through November.

Yeah, even asking a guy to steal third and home is considered being negative.

[Braves78]

I admittedly don't pay much attention to prospects too much and rely on this board for most of my info. I am curious though what has CB ever done to male anyone think he will even be an average MLB catcher. With that being said with how productive AJ was this spring why isn't he our starting catcher. Not trying to be negative on opening day I'm honestly curious.

[Garmel]

This year is gonna be Joe Simpson hell.

Every year is Joe Simpson hell.

[jpx7]

Just saw the Markakis hit and RBI, and I want to post something excited, but it sucks that I am so far behind. Afraid to read posts because of spoilers. Sucks. Hope it catches up.

[Dalyn]

Just saw the Simmons play. How far behind am I?

[Braves1976]

If Teheran can keep the ball on the ground we do have our best infield defense playing. Strong up the middle and third is good too as Callaspo is much better than CJ defensively (Callaspo is bad at second and good at third).

[The Chosen One]

I never had a problem with Joe, until he started getting partnered with Chip on the move to Sportssouth/Fox.

I actually liked Joe-Boog.

I think Chip brings out the worst in guys.

[Dalyn]

I admittedly don't pay much attention to prospects too much and rely on this board for most of my info. I am curious though what has CB ever done to male anyone think he will even be an average MLB catcher. With that being said with how productive AJ was this spring why isn't he our starting catcher. Not trying to be negative on opening day I'm honestly curious.

He showed some really good defense in the minors.