GDT: Braves @ Dodgers (NLDS Game 4, October 7, 2013)

[goldfly]

I hope Fredi doesn't look like a total fool tomorrow. .

hahahaha

[Dalyn]

bench mccann now that nolasco isn't pitching?

Absolutely. Need the best defense possible in the outfield.

[Hawk]

Can't believe they are throwing Kershaw out there again. Just doesn't seem smart all things considered.

[weso1]

This move could end Mattingly's stint as Dodgers manager. The Braves beat Greinke, and throwing Kershaw at us on three days rest could go wrong.


But they're playing against the Braves. Nothing will go wrong.

It's just a pretty big risk that I don't think the Dodgers need to take. What if Kershaw just isn't as good on 3 days rest? You've essentially wasted your best weapon if that happens.

[Dalyn]

Dumb decision by Mattingly, imo. Nolasco is not bad at all as a #4 guy. No reason to make this move when you're up a game.

I honestly like our chances better facing Kershaw on short rest and Greinke rather than Nolasco and then a fully rested Kershaw.

Not saying that our chances are good now, but I personally think this is better.

I agree. It is an unnecessary risk. If we had won yesterday, it would be the right move.

[The Chosen One]

Can't believe they are throwing Kershaw out there again. Just doesn't seem smart all things considered.

With as hittable as our pitching has been, Kershaw could probably give up 2-3 runs and it'd be safe.

[jcc03004]

Ah hell freddi should definitely start meds but he won't ugh

[jcc03004]

So I assume Garcia has a short hook just how short is it though woods not avaliable so hale or Medlen? I'd ask Garcia to get through 4 and turn it over to Medlen

[weso1]

With as hittable as our pitching has been, Kershaw could probably give up 2-3 runs and it'd be safe.

Another reason not to throw Kershaw tonight. It's not like the Dodger's aren't favored to win tonight.

[Dalyn]

[Braves1976]

Garcia vs Kershaw? are you kidding me? Oh man, this is a nightmare. This is exactly why I complained so much about throwing games away by starting Loe in Sept. Of course we only missed first overall by a single win too. What a nightmare.

[jcc03004]

I want minor in game 5 if it gets that far and then let Medlen start game 1 against stl/pit if we beat Kershaw and grienke but imagine the egg on the medias face If we pull it off

[bravebonebook]

This move could end Mattingly's stint as Dodgers manager. The Braves beat Greinke, and throwing Kershaw at us on three days rest could go wrong.


But they're playing against the Braves. [B]Nothing will go wrong[/B].

I'm afraid the baseball gods hate the Braves. Maybe Ted Turner p!ssed them off somehow. Mattingly will come out looking like a genius after tonight...

[weso1]

The media will be ripping the crap out of Mattingly if the Dodgers lose tonight.

[Pugfan]

He just threw 124 his last start. Now he's pitching on short rest? Pretty stupid if you ask me.

[jcc03004]

Reminds me of when bochy brought Kevin brown out of the pen when there was no need to and we beat brown that night fun fact Maddux got the save that day. Anyway anythings possible here's to hoping for a game 5 I just hope Freddi's stubbornness doesn't come back to bite us. Medlen should be starting this game not Garcia

[weso1]

I'm afraid the baseball gods hate the Braves. Maybe Ted Turner p!ssed them off somehow. Mattingly will come out looking like a genius after tonight...

Probably because he gave all that money to the UN instead of the Braves. Imagine where we'd be if Turner gave a billion dollars to the Braves instead of the stupid UN. That selfish bastard.

[jdunn]

Mac actually had good swings against Kershaw. He'll be in there.

[nsacpi]

I'm afraid the baseball gods hate the Braves. Maybe Ted Turner p!ssed them off somehow. Mattingly will come out looking like a genius after tonight...

The thing that pissed off the baseball gods was cutting Buddy Hernandez at the end of spring training 2005.

[Dalyn]

The chess game continues. That's all I can say.