If you're going to use those players, at least bat Chris Johnson 2nd to get him more at-bats. He will have protection behind him unlike what he has now with BJ and Dan.
If you're going to use those players, at least bat Chris Johnson 2nd to get him more at-bats. He will have protection behind him unlike what he has now with BJ and Dan.
My biggest complaint about the Fox Exclusive is that they choose for me who I get to watch.... I really don't care about the Yankees and Red Sox!!!Originally Posted by Lville21
Lannan has to be the worst pitcher in modern baseball (since mid 90's) to have 10 career wins vs Atlanta. Wouldn't have sat Jason either, but we are seeing LHP in 3 of the next fout games so it makes some sense to sit him here. And I like the continuing use of Terdo and the DL of Laird since he hasn't played all week anyway.
JohnAdcox (08-03-2013)
This is one that I didn't know about. Thanks.
No, I'm not Patio Daddio, but
Remember when everyone was worried about Kimbrel for about four days? Ha!David O'Brien @ajcbraves 2h
#Braves Kimbrel's past 28 appearances: 0.32 ERA, .129 opp average, 12 hits, 1 run, 12 BB, 43 K in 28 IP. Converted 22-of-22 saves
I'm happy to see that the Braves have the 3rd best league in the majors (tied with St. Louis) and are only .5 game behind Major League leaders Pittsburgh and Boston. St. Louis had a 6.5 game lead on Atlanta prior to last Friday night.
May be just me, but wouldn't you put your best lineup out there to try to win the series today with Lee pitching tomorrow?
LOL
no you but your best lineup out there to try and beat Lee
But it gives you a better chance of winning today too. I'm fine with Mac taking a day but honestly don't care if Heyward is 1-11 against Lannan; he's been scorching the ball lately, and this offense is finally clicking.
Heyward's probably pretty gassed. Playing CF for the last week, a more demanding position. Give him a day off. We don't need him pulling a Boobie Miles. And Chris Johnson hasn't done too well in the 2-hole this year, if I remember right. I might be wrong though...
The offense is good enough to win regardless. And let's be honest. The goal of this team now is to make sure players are healthy and rested for the playoffs.
thethe (08-03-2013)
Oh well. Still should be able to score plenty. Hopefully Beachy can improve.
Yes, BJ, don't (bleep) it up.DOB post: B.J. Upton to Fredi G, upon returning to streaking Braves lineup today: "I just hope I don't (bleep) it up."
bravesnumberone (08-03-2013)
OK with Jason out. Simba leading off just drives me mad
why not have johnson lead off?
He isn't good enough defensively.
bravesnumberone (08-03-2013), chipchildress (08-03-2013), Heyward (08-03-2013), holden (08-03-2013), thethe (08-03-2013)
Johnson has the best (starter) numbers against left-handed pitchers. Gattis and Justin are close.
We need to knock him out quick, so I would've gone with:
Justin
Johnson
Gattis
Freeman
Uggla
Joey
Simmons
P
BJ
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