Can anyone explain what Elliot Johnson is doing on this team? He is absolutely awful. Meanwhile we have Tommy La Stella tearing it up in Mississippi.
Can anyone explain what Elliot Johnson is doing on this team? He is absolutely awful. Meanwhile we have Tommy La Stella tearing it up in Mississippi.
I think the Braves signed him so that BJ isn't the worst hitter on the team to take the pressure off and hopefully get him going.Originally Posted by skillet
As funny as that is, at least it is true that BJ hits better than he does, and BJ has been putrid. Why would we claim this guy? He is not even a decent minor league guy.
Tom Hart @tom_hart 53s
Justin Upton was pulled away from the cage and taken off the field by Trainer Jeff Porter moments ago. There was no apparent injury.
The idiot that has his team in first place...
Wow
Natural Immunity Croc
That is not true.
Stockholm, more densely populated than NYC - sturg
If Justin Upton is really hurt or hurt worse now, whoever let him take swings in the cage needs to be fined.
There are times when you don't need any kind of stats. Schafer is a better defender than BJ, but Heyward is in the elite elite of the game. Top 5 at very worst. It isn't complicated.
If my choice is to try to right BJ or hope Schafer starts hitting, I'd gladly bet on the first one.
Stockholm, more densely populated than NYC - sturg
So the AAA team in the playoff's? Trying to figure out what baseball god I pissed off in my life.
maholm is terrible vs the cards and terrible on the road this season...this should be fun
We have no expectations so we'll rock haha.
Stockholm, more densely populated than NYC - sturg
I really don't understand having him start his comeback against a team he never does well (and on the road for that matter). But Fredi set up the rotation after the All-Star break where he pitched on the road vs White Sox too. I questioned that also and we all know how that turned out. I won't be expecting much better tonight to be honest. But I hope that I am wrong.
That said, I like Maholm I just don't trust him vs teams he's always struggled (namely the Brewers and Cardinals). And he's been terrible on the road this year as you note.
I like the lineup. About as good as it gets. I do agree with sturg that BJ should be in there as much as possible. But at the same time Gattis and Schafer need as many AB's as they can get as well if Heyward can't make it back by the playoffs.
thank you weso1!
rather bj play 2b than this waiver pick up
we need bj to fix it. if he cant play then they need to get him in minor games to hit.
schafer is not a good of. he takes awful routes. his speed makes up for mistakes and makes his game look more impressive. hell make a running catch where bourn would be camped under a ball
like it or not with Beachy out Maholm's our fifth starter. And if Justin's still hurt BJ plays.
We have impressive depth when you look at the # of injuries we've had.
Of course, there's always 2b. What mess. At least we don't have Janish to ***** about tonight, but we just replaced him with Eliot Johnson, not impressive.
Jim Powell @Jim_Powell 2m
Justin is better and is on the field loosening up for the game. He will start in RF. Try to relax! #Braves
That' sgood
We need at least 4 major league quality bats in the lineup, and a lineup without Justin, Dan and Jason doesn't really let that happen. Unless Gattis or Schafer can have a hot month again.
Stockholm, more densely populated than NYC - sturg
Atlanta Braves news
Beachy to have surgically repaired elbow checked by Dr. Andrews
Former Brave Otis Nixon indicted on drug charges
Heyward has broken jaw, is out 4-6 weeks
Jason Heyward out 4-6 weeks with broken jaw
What next?
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