Braves1976
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Yea, I was thinking about that after you told me where you ranked him.
6/7/15: GDT - Pittsburgh Pirates @ Atlanta Braves (Peterson back at 2B)
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Yea, I was thinking about that after you told me where you ranked him.
Braves1976
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Wood apparently just asked a few questions about location and that was enough to get him thrown out. Sounds like the ump had quick trigger. Wood didn't even know he was thrown out till he was in the clubhouse.
Wood also cited some strike calls Cole got his AB that he didn't get when pitching to Cole.
Wood also cited some strike calls Cole got his AB that he didn't get when pitching to Cole.
jpx7
Very Flirtatious, but Doubts What Love Is.
Me either, but I agreed with them in this case. However, if Folty were pitching it seems you'd probably look at things differently.
That said, maybe the pitch was just outside (it was very close and hard to say 100% for sure just looking at replay given how AJ caught it). Regardless, I had more issue with how he set-up and his target. I also didn't like some pitch calls later in the inning. Plus if you had blamed both Wood and AJ I wouldn't even be taking issue here.
It was a poorly-located and poorly-framed pitch, to be honest. Ne Plus didn't do young Wood any favors, but ultimately the pitcher missed his spot.
jpx7
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Don't know about Willis, but I'm pretty sure Cabrera was.
Heyward
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And we're replacing him with who?
We arent gettin Jason, Justin or Cespedes.
And dont know what outfielders are available via trade.
You dont trade him just to trade him, makes zero sense.
Maybin has been solid. I don't think we would get that great of a haul (ie top 50 prospect) because of 2 months of decent play. Lets not get carried away. He could potentially be a longer term option at a position of scarcity. .750 OPS with decent defense is fine for CF.
Braves1976
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Since you posted basically the same thing in both threads, I'll post my take in response here too:
I don't see him traded just to trade him, that would be stupid. I expect they could trade him due to a number of factors. They may try to bundle him with CJ if someone has a need in CF and a lefty masher off the bench. How soon they bring up not just Smith, but even Peraza (unless he's traded) could also factor into play since Peraza may play a lot in CF. Plus they then could use that extra cash on a power hitter for outfield, 3B or catcher. If they bundle him with CJ too then maybe spread it around to fill multiple positions or get one big name player for at least one position. The point is there is a number of ways they could go here. Do I want them to trade him? No, I like his character and he's basically a local player being so close to home. He seems to work well with Seitzer so I have hopes he can stay successful this time around. However, he has to prove he can stay healthy too so that may be my one concern.
To sum it up, I'd do all in my power to trade Markakis before considering moving Maybin. But I do think one of them will have to go by 2017 if not earlier. And my best guess is that will be trading Maybin at some point.
PS: Obviously, my take is different than atl717 as I actually could see Maybin staying successful here if he sticks with his approach and continues to listen to Seitzer.
WaitingFor2017
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Today's game reminded me of a 2014 game -- Lots of chances and bad strikeouts when only contact is needed.
Heyward
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Eh, money isnt a huge issue.
I can get packaging him with CJ to get his deal off the books but given we're a mid-market team, i'd rather just keep him for another year.
If Maybin is legit, at his contract, thats quite valuable.
Braves1976
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I didn't say money was a huge issue, I said it could be used for other needs (esp. if he was moved in a package trade with CJ dumping more salary). Plus I am not ruling out that he could be back to start next year. I really doubt he's with us come 2017 though.
Braves1976
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Fredi also didn't even bother to ask him what he said or anything before doing so. Fredi said he had no idea what was said etc but still went on to throw Wood under the bus. That was bad.
Heyward
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What if they move Markakis to a 4th outfielder role in 2017.
Depending how some of the guys on the farm develop but alas, you're probably right.
What did he say?
Braves1976
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BTW, it seems the ump really overreacted throwing out Wood and I think it was because he couldn't hear what he said. He had to ask Wood twice and seemed he assumed Wood cussed at him when he didn't. But hey if you're Fredi don't bother finding that out, just blame your player and kiss the umps ass and throw your player under the bus.
dak
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@KevinMcAlpin 57m57 minutes ago
Fredi: "Woody cant get thrown out of that game. He's got to keep his composure a little bit. He cant get thrown out of the game there"
Braves1976
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chop2chip
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I didn't agree with Sturg when he said Fredi threw Teheran under the bus, but I definitely agree with him here.
I wish Fredi would have been like Girardi today. CC got thrown out in a very similar fashion and Girardi stormed out of the dug out to defend CC (who was much worse than Wood).
The post game comments are unnecessary. Stand by your guy, Fredi.
I wish Fredi would have been like Girardi today. CC got thrown out in a very similar fashion and Girardi stormed out of the dug out to defend CC (who was much worse than Wood).
The post game comments are unnecessary. Stand by your guy, Fredi.