GDT 8-9: Marlins at Braves Doubleheader Thread

[CrimsonCowboy]

 

[USMA76]

Been awhile since we won three of four.

 

[DaneHill]

Swept the double-header

 

[Hulavol]

When’s the last time we swept a double header ?

Gameballs: Waldrep and Ozuna

And Drake gets the UNC Erection Award for today’s rookie porn.

And as posted earlier- Lara may be the most exciting prospect we have - been waiting on the next Kimbrel to come through the farm !
A free closer is just HUGE.

 

[Hudson2]

Drake is trying his best to lock up the ROY now. He keeps this up it won't even be close. Waldrep could really be something if his changes are real. He isn't throwing as hard so that's probably helping his control.

 

[CyYoung31]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1954316660535660976

You can pry this man from my cold, dead hands.

 

[Hudson2]

I mean, there are scenarios where the Braves don’t have much money to spend and running Ozuna back as the primary DH makes sense at a certain price point. Especially if Murphy is traded for a SS.

Iggy is still a decent arm that fits at the right price.

I wouldn't bring back Ozuna under any scenario. A DH only really limits us going forward with Acuna so no thanks. Just keep Murphy and use the 2 C system we have going. I don't see how they don't have a lot of money to spend in the offseason. I think that's why they pushed deals like Bummers back loaded to next year bc they knew they were gonna have plenty to spend. If AA runs this same team back with just a SS upgrade next year then I agree with State and Matt to just can AA.

 

[bravesnumberone]

All we have to do is go 42-3 and that should be enough to get in. Should be lined up to go into the postseason with a healthy rotation.

 

[msstate7]

I wouldn't bring back Ozuna under any scenario. A DH only really limits us going forward with Acuna so no thanks. Just keep Murphy and use the 2 C system we have going. I don't see how they don't have a lot of money to spend in the offseason. I think that's why they pushed deals like Bummers back loaded to next year bc they knew they were gonna have plenty to spend. If AA runs this same team back with just a SS upgrade next year then I agree with State and Matt to just can AA.

I want acuna as the primary DH (60% of the time), so I certainly wanna move on from Ozuna. With that said, he is an unbelievable bat when healthy, so I can why they would bring him back on a good deal. And I just don't see them sitting acuna 2-3 times a week as DH.

 

[Tapate50]

Nick Allen flirting with one, but alas

Get this kid on a Profar cycle or two.

 

[Tapate50]

I get major McCann vibes from Drake.

Came here to post the same.

Lotta contact, good pop, some walk skills, and defensively needs a step or two forward.

Plus baseball name is 60 grade

 

[Hudson2]

I want acuna as the primary DH (60% of the time), so I certainly wanna move on from Ozuna. With that said, he is an unbelievable bat when healthy, so I can why they would bring him back on a good deal. And I just don't see them sitting acuna 2-3 times a week as DH.

If they don't let him DH a few times a week then you were right and AA is an idiot.

 

[Deester11]

Jhancarlos Lara is the one to watch, for me. I'm 300% sure he will be an elite reliever, and could likely be one in the majors soon. But it sounds like there's a shot they look at him to start. If it translates, he's going to be unbelievable.

Dude is not a starter unless he magically finds consistency in the zone. His slider is deadly and his FB explosive. Build up his arm...sure. Starter...eh.

And as for Waldrep, it's almost like a few experts began watching this week and noticed his leg kick and adjustments. Lmao...

 

[msstate7]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1954519180268458400

 

[Carp]

Stuff+ on Waldreps splitter is registering at 151 after 2 starts .

Not deadly though....


Actually 4 of his pitches are rating at least average right now on stuff+. If keeps this up with the improved command, he's definitely a starting caliber pitcher.

 

[Enscheff]

Here’s a link to the movement numbers on the 28 splitters Waldrep threw yesterday. I’ll leave it to the reader to decide how many of them were “deadly”.

https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/statcast_search?hfPT=FS%7C&hfAB=&hfGT=R%7C&hfPR=&hfZ=&hfStadium=&hfBBL=&hfNewZones=&hfPull=&hfC=&hfSea=2025%7C&hfSit=&player_type=pitcher&hfOuts=&hfOpponent=&pitcher_throws=&batter_stands=&hfSA=&game_date_gt=2025-08-09&game_date_lt=&hfMo=&hfTeam=&home_road=&hfRO=&position=&hfInfield=&hfOutfield=&hfInn=&hfBBT=&hfFlag=&pitchers_lookup%5B%5D=694462&metric_1=&group_by=name-event&min_pitches=0&min_results=0&min_pas=0&sort_col=pitches&player_event_sort=api_p_release_speed&sort_order=desc&chk_event_release_speed=on&chk_event_api_break_x_arm=on&chk_event_api_break_z_induced=on#results

 

[Carp]

Here’s a link to the movement numbers on the 28 splitters Waldrep threw yesterday. I’ll leave it to the reader to decide how many of them were “deadly”.

https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/statcast_search?hfPT=FS%7C&hfAB=&hfGT=R%7C&hfPR=&hfZ=&hfStadium=&hfBBL=&hfNewZones=&hfPull=&hfC=&hfSea=2025%7C&hfSit=&player_type=pitcher&hfOuts=&hfOpponent=&pitcher_throws=&batter_stands=&hfSA=&game_date_gt=2025-08-09&game_date_lt=&hfMo=&hfTeam=&home_road=&hfRO=&position=&hfInfield=&hfOutfield=&hfInn=&hfBBT=&hfFlag=&pitchers_lookup%5B%5D=694462&metric_1=&group_by=name-event&min_pitches=0&min_results=0&min_pas=0&sort_col=pitches&player_event_sort=api_p_release_speed&sort_order=desc&chk_event_release_speed=on&chk_event_api_break_x_arm=on&chk_event_api_break_z_induced=on#results

https://twitter.com/x/status/1954248274451509298

Or you could listen to people that actually understand baseball.

 

[Deester11]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1954248274451509298

Or you could listen to people that actually understand baseball.

I'm not going to get into any stat vs eye vs reality vs results argument, but I've noted his changes months ago. I've said his splitter is good when he had command of his other pitches and is ahead in the count. At the end of the day, he got major league hitters to look foolish on the pitch.

There are times we need to just celebrate the results. Fk dem stats..fk the"if's" and if he can continue to get mlb hitters out, he's certainly an mlb pitcher.