GDT #47: 5/23/14 Rockies @ Braves (Floyd)

[NinersSBChamps]

Now now now, don't question Fredi.

No reason not to have him bunt.

I get it that Simmons is generally a very good contact hitter. However in that situation it's a no brainier that you sacrifice the runner to third. The Braves took theses in spite if Fredi.

 

[mossy]

Haha. I knew you'd have a retort.

Sorry, sometimes I'm just a prick.

 

[mossy]

Uggla better have tried to shield the good players with his body on that errant bat...

 

[CyYoung31]

I get it that Simmons is generally a very good contact hitter. However in that situation it's a no brainier that you sacrifice the runner to third. The Braves took theses in spite if Fredi.

Yeah, let's lessen our chances to score a run there.

 

[jsebe10]

I get it that Simmons is generally a very good contact hitter. However in that situation it's a no brainier that you sacrifice the runner to third. The Braves took theses in spite if Fredi.

The book says to, yes, you are right. But I think he was more concerned about who was on deck...ya dig?

 

[mossy]

I get it that Simmons is generally a very good contact hitter. However in that situation it's a no brainier that you sacrifice the runner to third. The Braves took theses in spite if Fredi.

If Fredi seriously told him to swing away instead of bunt, I'll agree on this. Guess we'll never know, but that could have been big. Glad Laird of all people bailed the Braves out for the time being.

 

[mossy]

Gattis still sick? I've been away for awhile, assuming he's not injured?

 

[USMA76]

Gattis still sick? I've been away for awhile, assuming he's not injured?

He's still recovering, evidently, from his flu bug. Reports say he's lost a lot of fluids, weight, and is getting his strength back. I expect him back in the lineup tomorrow.

 

[TURBO]

 

[CrimsonCowboy]

 

[thethe]

Geez, Kimbrel really has straightened himself out. His K/IP numbers are insane yet again. More than 2 at this point.

 

[mossy]

HEAT.

BRAVES WIN!!!!!!

 

[bravesnumberone]

BJ and the scrubs came through tonight. Will be interesting to hear what Fredi says about CJ.

 

[USMA76]

BJ and the scrubs came through tonight. Will be interesting to hear what Fredi says about CJ.

Can't wait to hear Fredi's comments on CJ. Replacing him with Pena was a significant reason we won this game between Pena's defense and leadoff double in the eighth inning.

 

[mossy]

Can't wait to hear Fredi's comments on CJ. Replacing him with Pena was a significant reason we won this game between Pena's defense and leadoff double in the eighth inning.

What inning did the meltdown occur?

 

[Julio3000]

hee hee. this team is HORRIBLE.

 

[bravesnumberone]

Fredi Laird bout to Wally Pipp Gattis' ass.

 

[AerchAngel]

Fredi Laird bout to Wally Pipp Gattis' ass.

In your fvcking dreams.

 

[bravesnumberone]

In your fvcking dreams.

 

[Braves1976]

Good win tonight, a lot like last year vs Colorado so far. We won a lot of close games against them the last few years in fact. Floyd with another good game and quality start vs a good hitting team. Pena with a big double and Laird with his best game of the year at the plate. He was sitting on that slider wisely and got a hanger and nailed it for the game winning RBI hit. Kimbrel was great again and it seems the rest has really helped him. He has his velocity back here lately and that's great.

Good to hear the Nats and Miami Marlins lost too. Though I don't see the Marlins as a real threat after they lost their ace. The Nats should only get better once they get their full line-up back though. So we need to build a nice lead like last year if we want a good shot to repeat.