GDT 8/5/2013 Braves vs Nationals

[The Tariff King]

I hope Minor proves me wrong but I really dislike sending him out there for the 7th. Sucks we couldnt even get Stras out after 6 when he was at 75 pitches through 4.

Any other manager would've pulled out Strasburg after the last inning.

Fredi's never let any of our guys including Hudson or Maholm throw 120 pitches.

 

[jpx7]

Was hoping Heyward might try loving baseball for a second and knock Strasburg out of the game with a solo-shot.

 

[thewupk]

I dont think its a good idea. Hopefully Minor cab get through the 7th.

it's a great idea with how over used the bullpen has been lately. for the big picture that is more important than winning this game.

 

[Braves1976]

it's a great idea with how over used the bullpen has been lately. for the big picture that is more important than winning this game.

We have a number of off days this month, including after this series.

 

[jpx7]

Was Chip just doing a Ted Wassonasong impression there?

 

[The Tariff King]

Crazy that the guys who started out the season as our 4 and 5 are our 1 and 2.

 

[TURBO]

Can Minor finally get the leadoff man out?

 

[BlackwaterPark]

I wish every Hairston would test positive for PEDs

 

[tiger2vette2]

Ugh. Afraid leaving Minor in is going to bite us big time here.

 

[Gary82]

not a good start this inning.

 

[jpx7]

not a good start any inning.

Fixed.

 

[Dalyn]

No surprise. And people want to call Fredi a good in-game manager?

 

[Gary82]

Can Minor finally get the leadoff man out?

survey says! NO

 

[TURBO]

This is why you Pinch hit for Minor.

 

[atl717]

predictable. with the number of balls hit hard they should have like 8 runs.

whats the point in letting minor start the 7th and face a rhp if you pull him after 1 batter? fredi has poor logic.

 

[pfiggy]

Frediot just wanted Minor to have a chance to lose his own game.....

 

[nsacpi]

Fredi trying to get cute burns us. I'm guessing he was gonna bring in a righty all along to face Werth.

 

[jpx7]

No surprise. And people want to call Fredi a good in-game manager?

I also question choosing Carpenter to pitch here, but Fredi probably feels he absolutely must save Walden since he's the closer du jour.

 

[tiger2vette2]

predictable. with the number of balls hit hard they should have like 8 runs.

whats the point in letting minor start the 7th and face a rhp if you pull him after 1 batter? fredi has poor logic.

I think maybe the idea was he doesn't give up a double

 

[jpack1]

Absolutely no reason to send Minor back out there. Guy didn't have it and battled his butt off.