GDT: July 9th, 2013 - Braves @ Marlins 7:10 EST

[jsebe10]

1. Simmons
2. Heyward
3. J Up
4. Freeman
5. McCann
6. STRuggla
7. BJ Upton
8. Johnodon
9. Tehran

Some things never change.

**Line up per Mark Bowman via twitter**

 

[BlackwaterPark]

I just wish a reporter would have the balls to ask Fredi how he can justify running the same guys out there when they are beyond bad..

 

[The Tariff King]

Fredi is still a new manager.

Bobby didn't figure it out for a few years... we forget this is only Fredi's 3rd full season of coaching (he only had half in FLA).

If he learned anything about patience and stubbornness, it's from his mentor Bobby Cox.

Cox trotted out Francouer everyday for 2 years. lol

 

[Bravesfan205]

I just wish a reporter would have the balls to ask Fredi how he can justify running the same guys out there when they are beyond bad..

Fredi would probably say that this lineup has given us a 5 game lead in the division and if it ain't broke don't fix it. I'm not saying that I agree with the lineup but right now our bench isn't that great with Gattis and Schafer out. Plus Uggla and both Upton's have shown some signs of life lately so maybe they can bust out of it soon.

 

[Bdawg2309]

i'd like to see terdo get a start, maybe tomorrow with the early game? we'll also see lard and pastor

 

[stpeteirish]

those guys played 14 innings last night, except BJ, shouldn't someone get a rest today rather than tomorrow?

Simmons went 0-7 last night, I'dve given him a day, and MCCann too. Oh well. At least they got a look at Alvarez just a few days ago and might have a clue how to work him.

 

[stpeteirish]

I wonder who's available to pitch in relief, on either team. A lot of innings logged last night. Almost have to use Alyala, which Fredi seems to be avoiding.

Wonder who will close for the fish.

 

[NinersSBChamps]

Some things never change...a poster who didn't read the game day thread.

 

[ChapelHillMatt]

It amazes me he won't at least try someone else at leadoff. Simmons was what, 0-7 last night?

 

[parkvadawg]

One thing I liked about Bobby is when he called a decent prospect up, he would get starts. Jason can play center and put the Terd in left for a game. Also for the love of God please put Simmons in the 8 spot!

 

[ChapelHillMatt]

He doesn't even have to change it up that much, this lineup would be fine.

Heyward
Johnson
Upton
Freeman
McCann
Uggla
BJ
Simmons

 

[parkvadawg]

He doesn't even have to change it up that much, this lineup would be fine.

Heyward
Johnson
Upton
Freeman
McCann
Uggla
BJ
Simmons

I don't want any one replaced, just "rested"

 

[parkvadawg]

That's is how I'd do the lineup on normal days fwiw

 

[jsebe10]

I'm beginning to think, and I may be waayyy off here, that this is a Billy Beane money ball situation here....maybe wren or leadership is dictating this lineup construction more than we know...

 

[parkvadawg]

Simmons leading off doesn't fit Moneyball.

 

[Gary82]

Simmons leading off doesn't fit anyball.

 

[Mrs. Meta]

Simmons leading off doesn't fit Moneyball.

If this were football, I'd call it the "prevent offense."

 

[thethe]

Where is the expert scout who said that Teheran can't miss bats?

 

[Mrs. Meta]

Where is the expert scout who said that Teheran can't miss bats?

He misses them so much, he sleeps with one under his pillow at night.

 

[parkvadawg]

Where is the expert scout who said that Teheran can't miss bats?

Heads are still spinning from Minor and Freeman being very good players.