I think they should all bunt until Zimmerman's arm falls off.
If you think about it, it makes tons of sense.
McCann has 23 career stolen bases. I've been furious that Bobby and Freddy haven't let him run more... Uggla can walk so you know his OBP means he's going to get on base. If he K's, that's better than hitting into a double play. Simmons doesn't K that much, so he either hits a linedrive at someone, or hits a popup on the infield letting the runners advance on the infield fly. BJ can hit a bomb or drop a bomb. Pick your poison. Also has speed so that counts for something I guess. Heyward hitting 5th is like him hitting 2nd or leadoff because he can get on base in the 2nd inning as the leadoff man when BJ K's to end the inning. He can get on base for Hugs. CJ's BA is moot, so if Heyward and Hugs are on, he can make contact and hit a sac fly. Then you have Justin hitting 8th, 3-run homerun potential. With the pitcher hitting after, he's likely to see A LOT of pitches.
Forever Fredi
Simmons is in permanent "All-Range Mode".
NATIONAL NEW MOTTO: SATTITUDE
mossy (08-06-2013)
I heard Pendelton's nickname for Simmons is "The Reason" as in the "the reason" the team wins games.
David O'Brien @ajcbraves 2h
Billy Wagner just walked in the # Braves clubhouse here in DC
"Water seeks its own level, and that will be the case with Francoeur." ~50PoundHead
Dalyn (08-06-2013), The Chosen One (08-06-2013)
Holy crap, I'd sign Wagner today for the playoffs. Bet he could still throw 95.
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Mrs. Meta (08-06-2013)
Somebody's having an identity crisislol!
"Water seeks its own level, and that will be the case with Francoeur." ~50PoundHead
Where are the pictures of Bobby?
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jpx7 (08-06-2013)
It would make sense to play Gattis tonight and McCann tomorrow, but I guess Fredi's aversion to Gattis catching his fellow rookie overrides that.
thethe (08-06-2013)
Oh boy.
Take him out if he is hurting. No need to push him tonight.
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Worrisome.
"For all his tattooings he was on the whole a clean, comely looking cannibal."
thethe (08-06-2013)
Can't watch right now - what's the story with Heyward?