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    NLDS Rotation Announced

    Game 1 - nsacpi
    Game 2 - SJ24
    Game 3 - Hulavol
    Game 4 - (If Necessary) slippyjms/Freshmaker
    Game 5 - (If Necessary) nsacpi (on 3 days rest)


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    The Braves found out Thursday afternoon who their openers will be for next week's against their NL Central opponent (St. Louis Cardinals/Milwaukee Brewers) in Major League Baseball's first round of the postseason. Veteran Lairder nscapi was announced as the Game 1 Starter. nsacpi has quietly compiled a dominant Kris Medlenesque 6-1 record in the last two months. Braves fans will remember Medlen having a dominant 2012 second half which rightfully earned him the nod in the first ever National League Wild Card game. "We've been doing very well behind him. The record speaks for itself. He opened for us when we clinched the division against San Fran. Very YUGE. I'm expecting a big game from him. To have a guy that can give you a death blow early like that is special.", said The Chosen One.

    It was announced that SJ24, who was banned from the team just this past offseason for violating the team's personal code of conduct rules for betting, would be the GDT Opener in Game 2 of the LDS. ChopCountry manager The Chosen One said Thursday afternoon that SJ24's meticulous and thorough approach to being an opener was a big reason why he was chosen. "I mean if you look at what Taylor was able to do in a few starts, it's really special. The information, the numbers, the work ethic. It's all there. Not many people can bounce back from a lifetime ban and just bring the quality he's brought back. It really is something. ", said manager The Chosen One.

    The Chosen One also picked the reigning 2018 Comeback Poster of the Year, Hulavol, to open on the road in St. Louis. Vol is 8-6 in the final stretch of regular season. "You know I think having a guy like him being able to start a game 3 for you does wonders for the team. He's been doing it all year you know. And, I just think on the road you want a workhorse out there that's gonna give you 5 or 6 innings and give the team a chance to win. You know our staff really looked at all the scenarios and possibilities and we just really felt good about having him out there on the road", The Chosen One said.

    The Chosen One also announced rounding out the rest of the rotation would be either Freshmaker/slippyjms depending on the circumstances. He hinted that Freshmaker could start a game 4 if the Braves are behind 1-2 in the series. Should the series go the distance to Game 5, Chosen One has picked nsacpi to come back on 3-days rest if necessary.
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    Rookie SJ for game 2. What the hell. Hulo needs to be game 2. His home road splits agree with me.
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    As the Chosen One your powers are vast. But not unlimited. While I am honored by your nomination, I urge you to reconsider. Hulavol has been our ace all season. He should do game 1 and subsequent GDTs until he loses a couple. If you do not reverse this decision, I will have to file a complaint in accordance with the procedures outlined in 50 U.S.C. § 3033(k)(5)(A).

    You have to make these decisions according to the best interests of the boards, not your own personal interests.

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    Addendum: I do accept the nomination to start the GDT for game 5 should that prove necessary since this would be consistent with Hulavol having lost a couple games.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bravesfanMatt View Post
    Rookie SJ for game 2. What the hell. Hulo needs to be game 2. His home road splits agree with me.
    It was a strategic move. If we somehow lose yet another Game 1 by bad luck, SJ24 brings lots of information, analytics, etc. to the table. To beat the opponent, you have to know every single detail about them. Where they're from, what stadium they play in, their manager, GM, owner, etc. Top to bottom.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    As the Chosen One your powers are vast. But not unlimited. While I am honored by your nomination, I urge you to reconsider. Hulavol has been our ace all season. He should do game 1 and subsequent GDTs until he loses a couple. If you do not reverse this decision, I will have to file a complaint in accordance with the procedures outlined in 50 U.S.C. § 3033(k)(5)(A).

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    Addendum: I do accept the nomination to start the GDT for game 5 should that prove necessary since this would be consistent with Hulavol having lost a couple games.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    As the Chosen One your powers are vast. But not unlimited. While I am honored by your nomination, I urge you to reconsider. Hulavol has been our ace all season. He should do game 1 and subsequent GDTs until he loses a couple. If you do not reverse this decision, I will have to file a complaint in accordance with the procedures outlined in 50 U.S.C. § 3033(k)(5)(A).

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    Addendum: I do accept the nomination to start the GDT for game 5 should that prove necessary since this would be consistent with Hulavol having lost a couple games.
    As much as Hula doesn't want to admit it, he's 4-4 this month which is very Tehearnesque. I think having him in Game 3 works all sorts of potential ways. If we're up 2-0, his GDT horror movie homage titles could give us the magic juju. If we're 1-1, I have no doubts he's the guy you want to break the 1-1 split. If we're down 0-2, the thread title easily gets you back in the series with fear and his veteran lairdership. He's been overworked this year.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bravesfanMatt View Post
    Don’t be afraid to take the ball. You can battle their ace and if we win then we have our ace going for a 2-0 lead.
    Hulavol is rested and has been nails all season.
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Chosen One View Post
    As much as Hula doesn't want to admit it, he's 4-4 this month which is very Tehearnesque. I think having him in Game 3 works all sorts of potential ways. If we're up 2-0, his GDT horror movie homage titles could give us the magic juju. If we're 1-1, I have no doubts he's the guy you want to break the 1-1 split. If we're down 0-2, the thread title easily gets you back in the series with fear and his veteran lairdership. He's been overworked this year.
    Let's hear from Hula. He knows best how he's feeling. I really think he has earned game 1.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    Hulavol is rested and has been nails all season.
    August + September:

    nsacpi: 6-1
    Hulavol: 4-4

    I just looked at the expanded numbers. The run support, run differential, quality of opponent, etc. all lean in your favor.
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Chosen One View Post
    August + September:

    nsacpi: 6-1
    Hulavol: 4-4

    I just looked at the expanded numbers. The run support, run differential, quality of opponent, etc. all lean in your favor.
    that blisters thing...its flared up again
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    Is SJ even around lately. Will crazytrain at least be available in relief?
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    I can't believe I was left off the rotation. I better at least be due for some high leverage relief innings. I should match up well vs the Cardinal's righties.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BeanieAntics View Post
    I can't believe I was left off the rotation. I better at least be due for some high leverage relief innings. I should match up well vs the Cardinal's righties.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BeanieAntics View Post
    I can't believe I was left off the rotation. I better at least be due for some high leverage relief innings. I should match up well vs the Cardinal's righties.
    You haven't started a game all season... not since 2018.

    You're lucky you were even in the preliminary discussions. I gotta say after ROY last year, you've definitely hit the sophomore slump.
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Chosen One View Post
    You haven't started a game all season... not since 2018.

    You're lucky you were even in the preliminary discussions. I gotta say after ROY last year, you've definitely hit the sophomore slump.
    regression
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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    regression
    Yes but is it sustainable. Or will he regress back into his ROY form.
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Chosen One View Post
    Yes but is it sustainable. Or will he regress back into his ROY form.
    he's young enough to make me cautiously optimistic...but like a lot of young posters he's got to learn he can't get by on talent alone
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    So I’m starting game 4 if we’re up 2-1? Exciting!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    he's young enough to make me cautiously optimistic...but like a lot of young posters he's got to learn he can't get by on talent alone
    He likely just needs REST. A good 12 hours worth of shuteye.
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