GDT 8/14/2013: Phillies @ Braves

[thethe]

So glad we have another 6 weeks for Beachy to get in shape. I still would not want him starting a playoff game right now.

 

[Braves1976]

That was a bad pitch, three fastballs in a row too. None of them very good either. He should've mixed in an off-speed there.

 

[parkvadawg]

Heyward has a shot at leading the team in WAR again. Amazing considering where he was offensively after the first two months.

Doesn't matter only hitting .257 which means he stinks.

Sarcasm

 

[chipchildress]

That was a bad pitch, three fastballs in a row too. None of them very good either. He should've mixed in an off-speed there.

he missed his target by two feet.

 

[yeezus]

It's not that big of a deal as long as he can walk 200 times a year!

It wouldn't be a big deal if he walked 200 times.

 

[Braves1976]

Good finish, Beachy mixed in his off-speed there and that keeps them from sitting fastball.

 

[Braves1976]

he missed his target by two feet.

They all miss on mistakes like that, but I still question three straight fastballs. I'd mixed in an off-speed before hand. That's what he had been doing before that a lot. Good start by Beachy though, only two runs in six innings.

 

[bravesnumberone]

Fredi G with the hit!

 

[AUTiger7222]

So glad we have another 6 weeks for Beachy to get in shape. I still would not want him starting a playoff game right now.

Why? Beachy looks good. What more do you want from him?

 

[yeezus]

Why? Beachy looks good. What more do you want from him?

He still needs more time obviously, but he's been fine as far as I'm concerned. It's his 4th start back.

 

[parkvadawg]

Why? Beachy looks good. What more do you want from him?

0.00 era

 

[thethe]

This team is fun to watch when Heyward/Justin have it going on.

They are the key. If they are doing there thing in October I think we win the world series.

 

[Braves1976]

He still needs more time obviously, but he's been fine as far as I'm concerned. It's his 4th start back.

Agreed. One bad start and three quality starts including one 8 inning shutout.

 

[bravesnumberone]

How the hell did that stay in?

 

[parkvadawg]

Seriously with the top spin. Getting ridiculous

 

[Braves1976]

Are you kidding me? I thought that was gone and it was caught to boot? Grrr...

 

[thethe]

Why? Beachy looks good. What more do you want from him?

For one, I want his control to be a little better. Soemtimes walks aren't the best indicator of control. I see him missing his spots way too often.

I also want to see his velocity be consistently in the low 90's.

I'm fine with where he is RIGHT NOW. That doesn't mean I am comfortable with him in a postseason game yet.

 

[AUTiger7222]

0.00 era

Apparently so. I guess that would mean he wouldn't feel comfortable with no pitcher in the playoffs. I have more faith in Beachy in the playoffs than I do Medlen and I'm a huge Meds fan.

 

[AUTiger7222]

For one, I want his control to be a little better. Soemtimes walks aren't the best indicator of control. I see him missing his spots way too often.

I also want to see his velocity be consistently in the low 90's.

I'm fine with where he is RIGHT NOW. That doesn't mean I am comfortable with him in a postseason game yet.

Beachy's average fastball velocity this season is 90.6. Beachy's average fastball velocity in 2012 was 90.9. His velocity is fine.

 

[thethe]

Beachy's average fastball velocity this season is 90.6. Beachy's average fastball velocity in 2012 was 90.9. His velocity is fine.

I'd suspect that average velocity will go down after tonight.

Listen, I'm ecstatic he is doing this well. But having the faith in someone to start a postseason game is different. We gave him a big lead in his two good starts. Life is easier that way.