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    So updates. O’Day seems to be doing well in his rehab, Culberson has started to fall off, Minter didn’t even get a call up while Sobotka and Walker both did and Camargo is looking better both while he was in AAA and since his call up. Will be interesting to see what happens at the end of Gwinnett’s season.

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    If the roster had to be put together tomorrow I would go with something like this:

    Bench of: Cervelli, Flowers, Hamilton, Joyce, Camargo

    This assumes the return of Muk and Ender.

    Starting pitchers: Soroka, Keuchel, Teheran, Fried

    Bullpen: Melancon, Greene, Jackson, Martin, Folty, Tomlin, Newk, Blevins

    Some key decisions:

    1) Do we carry Hamilton? I think the answer is yes given his value as a pinch runner and defensive replacement in a high leverage situation.

    2) Do we carry 3 catchers? I think the answer is yes given the increased flexibility this gives Snit to pinch run for them and also use them as pinch hitters.

    3) Who do we carry of Hech, Culberson and Camargo? I think we carry just one. You need a backup infielder. But you don't need more than one given the strength of our regular infield crew. You carry the one who can help you most as a pinch hitter.

    4) Do we carry Duvall and/or Riley. I think the choice is between one of those two versus the catchers. Going with two catchers reduces your flexibility. But if one of Duvall or Riley is swinging a hot bat, I could see a case for carrying one of them over carrying three catchers.

    5) As far as the relievers go, I think Swarzak, Sobotka, O'Day, Minter and Dayton (and maybe others) still have a chance to make their cases. The guys on the bubble in the pen are Tomlin and Blevins. Ideally, we would carry 3 lefties against an opponent with good lefty hitters (such as the Dodgers or Cubs). But if there are only 2 lefty relievers we have confidence in, so be it.
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    I have doubts that Markakis and Inciarte make it back in time—especially the former.
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    Duvall should be used in any series where the other team has big time lefties we need to counter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jpx7 View Post
    I have doubts that Markakis and Inciarte make it back in time—especially the former.
    Muk is ahead of schedule and is already playing catch. I think Inciarte is the bigger doubt.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jpx7 View Post
    I have doubts that Markakis and Inciarte make it back in time—especially the former.
    Nick's already playing catch and the cast is off, more worried about Ender being ready.

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    If O'Day returns to form all of a sudden the bullpen looks quite formidable. Well done AA.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    If the roster had to be put together tomorrow I would go with something like this:

    Bench of: Cervelli, Flowers, Hamilton, Joyce, Camargo

    This assumes the return of Muk and Ender.

    Starting pitchers: Soroka, Keuchel, Teheran, Fried

    Bullpen: Melancon, Greene, Jackson, Martin, Folty, Tomlin, Newk, Blevins

    Some key decisions:

    1) Do we carry Hamilton? I think the answer is yes given his value as a pinch runner and defensive replacement in a high leverage situation.

    2) Do we carry 3 catchers? I think the answer is yes given the increased flexibility this gives Snit to pinch run for them and also use them as pinch hitters.

    3) Who do we carry of Hech, Culberson and Camargo? I think we carry just one. You need a backup infielder. But you don't need more than one given the strength of our regular infield crew. You carry the one who can help you most as a pinch hitter.

    4) Do we carry Duvall and/or Riley. I think the choice is between one of those two versus the catchers. Going with two catchers reduces your flexibility. But if one of Duvall or Riley is swinging a hot bat, I could see a case for carrying one of them over carrying three catchers.

    5) As far as the relievers go, I think Swarzak, Sobotka, O'Day, Minter and Dayton (and maybe others) still have a chance to make their cases. The guys on the bubble in the pen are Tomlin and Blevins. Ideally, we would carry 3 lefties against an opponent with good lefty hitters (such as the Dodgers or Cubs). But if there are only 2 lefty relievers we have confidence in, so be it.
    I don't see why a team would need eight relievers in a playoff situation. I'd carry one more position player...either Culberson or one of Riley or Duvall...and leave Tomlin at home. Let the extra starter handle mop up duties if necessary.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DirkPiggler View Post
    I don't see why a team would need eight relievers in a playoff situation. I'd carry one more position player...either Culberson or one of Riley or Duvall...and leave Tomlin at home. Let the extra starter handle mop up duties if necessary.
    Teams use their bullpens alot more in the playoffs. 4-5 innings is all some SP's go.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    If the roster had to be put together tomorrow I would go with something like this:

    Bench of: Cervelli, Flowers, Hamilton, Joyce, Camargo

    This assumes the return of Muk and Ender.

    Starting pitchers: Soroka, Keuchel, Teheran, Fried

    Bullpen: Melancon, Greene, Jackson, Martin, Folty, Tomlin, Newk, Blevins

    Some key decisions:

    1) Do we carry Hamilton? I think the answer is yes given his value as a pinch runner and defensive replacement in a high leverage situation.

    2) Do we carry 3 catchers? I think the answer is yes given the increased flexibility this gives Snit to pinch run for them and also use them as pinch hitters.

    3) Who do we carry of Hech, Culberson and Camargo? I think we carry just one. You need a backup infielder. But you don't need more than one given the strength of our regular infield crew. You carry the one who can help you most as a pinch hitter.

    4) Do we carry Duvall and/or Riley. I think the choice is between one of those two versus the catchers. Going with two catchers reduces your flexibility. But if one of Duvall or Riley is swinging a hot bat, I could see a case for carrying one of them over carrying three catchers.

    5) As far as the relievers go, I think Swarzak, Sobotka, O'Day, Minter and Dayton (and maybe others) still have a chance to make their cases. The guys on the bubble in the pen are Tomlin and Blevins. Ideally, we would carry 3 lefties against an opponent with good lefty hitters (such as the Dodgers or Cubs). But if there are only 2 lefty relievers we have confidence in, so be it.
    This roster shows just how badly the Braves needed another RHH OFer at the deadline.

    The SPs will likely be Soroka, Fried and DK going 18-20 batters, and a BP game with Teheran and/or Folty going 9-12 batters with Newk sandwiched between them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Enscheff View Post
    This roster shows just how badly the Braves needed another RHH OFer at the deadline.

    The SPs will likely be Soroka, Fried and DK going 18-20 batters, and a BP game with Teheran and/or Folty going 9-12 batters with Newk sandwiched between them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Enscheff View Post
    This roster shows just how badly the Braves needed another RHH OFer at the deadline.

    The SPs will likely be Soroka, Fried and DK going 18-20 batters, and a BP game with Teheran and/or Folty going 9-12 batters with Newk sandwiched between them.
    Well you have to prioritize needs. You need a good lefty bat on the bench. Joyce checks that box.

    If we had a good RHH option there is room for him on the roster. We would leave out that third catcher. As things currently stand we might be relying on one of Camargo, Flowers or Cervelli if we have to pinch hit against a lefty pitcher in a high leverage situation. Camargo and Flowers have gone through long stretches this year where they have looked like garbage. But they are giving signs of life lately. Sometimes a little luck and good timing makes the difference. I hope the team recognizes that Flowers and Camargo are better options than Culberson and Hechavarria.

    Duvall is another matter. I hope we keep him in Gwinnett through the playoffs and then give him some games after that. A hot Duvall (or even Riley) is someone I would have interest in for the post-season roster.

    I do worry about potentially facing Lester, Hamels and Quintana in a short series with both Ender and Muk in the lineup. Against the Cardinals and even Dodgers not so much.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    Well you have to prioritize needs. You need a good lefty bat on the bench. Joyce checks that box.

    If we had a good RHH option there is room for him on the roster. We would leave out that third catcher. As things currently stand we might be relying on one of Camargo, Flowers or Cervelli if we have to pinch hit against a lefty pitcher in a high leverage situation. Camargo and Flowers have gone through long stretches this year where they have looked like garbage. But they are giving signs of life lately. Sometimes a little luck and good timing makes the difference.
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    Quote Originally Posted by thethe View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    I do worry about potentially facing Lester, Hamels and Quintana in a short series with both Ender and Muk in the lineup. Against the Cardinals and even Dodgers not so much.
    Have to carry both Camargo and one of Duvall/Riley is the Cubs are the matchup, which likely means only one of Inciarte and Markakis.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jpx7 View Post
    Have to carry both Camargo and one of Duvall/Riley is the Cubs are the matchup, which likely means only one of Inciarte and Markakis.
    Or dropping one of the 3 catchers. Which is the option I would favor if we face the Cubs. We could go with an outfield of Duvall, Acuna, Camargo against a lefty. But I wonder if Snitker would be so bold. It's of some importance we find ways to keep Duvall and Camargo sharp over the course of September.
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    I don’t see Culberson being left off.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jpx7 View Post
    Have to carry both Camargo and one of Duvall/Riley is the Cubs are the matchup, which likely means only one of Inciarte and Markakis.
    I just don't see any way Inciarte doesn't make the playoff roster in any series if he is healthy. Effectively its either him or Hamilton at that point if you aren't even planning on starting Ender. Its just not a smart idea to go into any playoff series with one guy that can play CF.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hudson2 View Post
    I don’t see Culberson being left off.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nsacpi View Post
    u being sentimental
    Culberson just isn’t a starter imo and I think it threw him off. He’s better coming off the bench imo. He’ll get hot again.

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