Yea, hopefully the kid is fine as that was dangerous.Originally Posted by CrimsonCowboy
Yea, hopefully the kid is fine as that was dangerous.
Looks like it still should've been caught by Maybin.
CF always has priority there.
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Garmel (06-28-2015)
Wouldn't be a Grilli save without 20+ pitches.
CUT.GOMES.NOW.
Good win! Wood is awesome.
26 pitches for the save.
Very important W!
I am one of Maybin's bigger fans, but he's not getting it done so far in CF this year. His DRS is really bad this early at -11 and his range (-6.6 RngR) is the worst it's ever been too. Hopefully it's just a fluke thing from missing so much time. But whatever it is Maybin hasn't been the plus defender in CF as he had been for his career. If this keeps up we'll have to use him in RF/LF going forward if we don't trade him at some point.
That said, I have loved his improvements at the plate so far this year. And despite his issues on defense he has helped a lot thanks to being such a clutch hitter, etc.
Last edited by Braves1976; 06-28-2015 at 03:46 PM.
Guess not
Great game by Wood. Glad Grilli held on there but I would trade Grilli soon because I am not sold on him for next year. Plus Viz should be ready soon and either he or JJ can takeover closing games for us. Hopefully we can trade Grilli for a good return by the trade deadline.
Yeah. The Braves should be trying to get value for all of their short term/older options.
Braves1976 (06-28-2015)
BTW, the next time we start both Perez and Maybin I'd try Maybin in LF and Perez in CF. I think that improves our defense given Maybin's recent issues in CF, esp. the lack of range so far this year.
I just watched Vizcaino's last outing for Mississippi where he pitched two scoreless innings. Viz topped out at 101 mph in that game! Wow.
If y'all recall he was averaging 98 mph the game before I watched and topping out at 99 mph. If Viz can maintain this velocity or better he may end up our next closer. He is still only 24 years old.
PS: I am not saying averaging 98 mph is the only key for him, command and control also needs to be maintained of course. I am just saying with the extra velo he could really dominate.
Last edited by Braves1976; 06-28-2015 at 04:06 PM.
95-98 is hittable. 101 is not. Imagine throwing that consistently with control.
when is he eligible to pitch in the majors?
I think he has about a week to go on his suspension. I know it was ten days not long ago, so maybe 7 days or less now.
Viz hit 101 mph both innings including his only strikeout in his second inning of work. The 101 mph fastball for the strikeout was high but the batter chased it striking out swinging. I am not expecting him to hit that velo regularly as the previous game his high was 99 mph while averaging 98 mph. But if he can stay high 90's and locate his pitches for strikes, that will make his off-speed pitches even more effective.
If he is even 95-96 his curveball will be an out pitch at the major league level. Unless it has changed in the last couple of years but Viz has a really nice 12-6.
It could get fun when Freeman gets back and if Viz is effective. All of a sudden the Braves have some effective arms in the pen.
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CJ 2 hits and the Braves win. Nuff said.
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