5/24/15 Brewers @ Braves

Good win, now the test will come against the Dodgers and Giants. If we could play the Marlins in Miami and Brewers a lot more, I could see us making the playoffs. Can we set-up our schedule that way? :)
 
Not enough has been said about the job Grilli has done this year. He came in filling some of the biggest shoes in closer history, on short notice. He's done nothing but impress and you have to love his emotion.
 
Not very often you see a team win 3 out of a 4-game series and come away with a 0 RD for the series. Stupid 11-0 game. Still, can't complain about winning 3 of 4, especially this year.
 
Braves1976 said:
Good win, now the test will come against the Dodgers and Giants. If we could play the Marlins in Miami and Brewers a lot more, I could see us making the playoffs. Can we set-up our schedule that way? :)
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Yeah, I like that. Play the Marlins on the road for a series and then the Brewers at home and keep alternating.:rock:
 
I wasn't all that high on Folty when we traded for him but even before today he has impressed me. I thought he would end up a closer but he is definitely a starter.
 
Braves1976 said:
Good win, now the test will come against the Dodgers and Giants. If we could play the Marlins in Miami and Brewers a lot more, I could see us making the playoffs. Can we set-up our schedule that way? :)
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We face Kershaw and Greinke :(

Believe we'll get Bumgarner in SF also.

Tough sledding.
 
so far Folty has impressed me, he has gotten better every time out and he is certainly a power pitcher, along with Miller is something our rotation has been missing for a some time. I am also starting to like Maybin, he seems to have embraced the hitting coach's philosophy and knows what he does wrong and wants to fix it. The upcoming road trip looks to be a tough one, will be interesting to see how they fare.
 
I've been pleasantly surprised by the team. I predicted 71 wins and I still think we'll end up in the low-70s for a win total. But the team has played pretty smart and outside of his bullpen management--which has been inconsistent--I think Gonzalez has managed better than he did last year. When you consider that we've had a few injuries and Stults and Cahill haven't performed well, I would have never expected us to be near .500 at this point (even with the 5-0 start).
 
Ok, so serious discussion here. If Miller/Folty keep pitching well into late July then what? I think the plans have to change slightly if you are getting this type of dominant pitching. Again, it has to happen first but I think the whole mindset needs to be adjusted. Two power arms like this may only last for 2-3 years until their arms blows. What if this is one of the rare years where they stay healthy all season? Can you pass up that opportunity?

I'm not asking for a "win-now" deal but a deal that would impact multiple seasons could be an option.
 
Looks like CJ will be back for the Giants series. Right now we are carrying 13 pitchers. My guess is Stults will be DFAed.
 
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