6/30 GDT: Atlanta Braves (37-41) vs. Oakland Athletics (35-44)

[sturg33]

For those wondering why Folty was given more chances than Wisler, this game is why.

A few brilliant quotes from clv, the blogger/editor, a few months ago:

"Pitcher A: 24 years, 177 days
15-21, 265.2 IP, 4.88 ERA, 4.88 FIP, 1.38 WHIP, 2.10 K/BB, 1.4 HR/9

Pitcher B: 25 years, 152 days
13-12, 228.2 IP, 4.92 ERA, 4.60 FIP, 1.45 WHIP, 2.85 K/BB, 1.5 HR/9

Not sure what either has shown to demonstrate that he's better than the other thus far."

and then his brilliant summation of his entire Wisler = Folty argument:

"Again, other than the K/BB Rate they've essentially been the exact same Pitcher - and Wisler is 1/2 year younger."

As I've said many times, I'm really glad clv isn't the gm

 

[nsacpi]

Sure looked like he got squeezed. Did the ump choke? I can never figure why they don't show the 'box' after a pitch like that, so if it was indeed a ball, fans don't feel quite as frustrated.

They showed it on the A's broadcast. It was a ball.

 

[CrimsonCowboy]

 

[msstate7]

JJ has 42 k in 34.2 ip

 

[Enscheff]

Anyone that watched this game should have seen just how much Kemp's defense in LF has hurt the Braves.

 

[Enscheff]

As I've said many times, I'm really glad clv isn't the gm

He and thethe have literally never been right...about anything.

It's almost like they have to try to be wrong that often.

 

[CrimsonCowboy]

Have to say as well, very classy of the A's fans to give Folty a standing ovation when he left the game.

 

[mfree80]

Anyone that watched this game should have seen just how much Kemp's defense in LF has hurt the Braves.

The bad Hammy ought to eliminate any temptation to play him anywhere other than DH this weekend.

 

[msstate7]

Anyone that watched this game should have seen just how much Kemp's defense in LF has hurt the Braves.

He also had a big RBI.

 

[Enscheff]

He also had a big RBI.

LOL ok

 

[bravesfanMatt]

He also had a big RBI.

This.

 

[bravesnumberone]

Hell of a game by Folty. He is going to be a stud.

 

[msstate7]

The bad Hammy ought to eliminate any temptation to play him anywhere other than DH this weekend.

Should go ahead and put him on dl. He should be good to go after AS break

 

[EstebanBugatti]

Folty did better when I was watching the game on my phone while driving on I-16 in pouring Thunderstorms. The second I stop for safety to watch the homer happens.

Its all my fault. The only two ABs I watched him pitch were when he gave up the first walk and the homer to break it up. I should just stop watching.

 

[msstate7]

LOL ok

You probably right. We could throw Santana out there and as long as our starter throws 8 no-hit ip, we would win a lot. We wouldn't miss Kemp's ~.875 ops

 

[jimsnores]

They showed it on the A's broadcast. It was a ball.

Thanks.

 

[Enscheff]

You probably right. We could throw Santana out there and as long as our starter throws 8 no-hit ip, we would win a lot. We wouldn't miss Kemp's ~.875 ops

Yes, because that's the discussion we've had all year...Kemp vs Danny Santana.

 

[CrimeDog247]

Anyone that watched this game should have seen just how much Kemp's defense in LF has hurt the Braves.

Yeah, but his bat has definitely helped so keep complaining about the obvious. Do you regret trading for him?

 

[bravesfanMatt]

Think I am too tired to add my snark. Good feelings guys. Check y'all tomorrow.

 

[Enscheff]

Yeah, but his bat has definitely helped so keep complaining about the obvious. Do you regret trading for him?

He has produced 0.1 WAR this year and his contract is preventing the Braves from adding a LFer that is actually good.

Of course I wish the Braves didn't trade for him. Only derptards still think Kemp is a positive for this team.