GDT 10/12/22: Braves vs Philthies - NLDS Game 2

[NYCBrave]

I have faith in Strider to get us more than 4.

I really think the issue with Strider, which has already been hinted at by the beat writers last week, is he won't be able to go more than maybe 2 innings. That's what they'd be limiting him to. So that's also probably a factor in the decision making here.

 

[msstate7]

Charlie vs Phillies overall in 2022...
6.75 era
1.97 whip

At Philadelphia 2022...
7.05 era
1.83 whip

I don't think we can start him in game 3.

Digging in a little on these starts... in his last 4 starts vs Philly:

1 er thru 5 ip
0 er thru 4 ip, 5 er in 5th
0 er thru 5 ip
5 er thru 5 ip (3 er in 3 ip)

This makes me feel a little better. If we make sure to take him out at first sign of trouble after 4 ip, he should be ok.

 

[AJonesATL]

If Strider can only go 2 innings and may only pitch once this series, than we really mis-managed the situation - he either should have just been in the pen or we should have done his rehab 2 days earlier and thrown him in a simulated game 4 days ago and he'd still be on full rest for a start.

 

[Heyward]

If Strider can only go 2 innings and may only pitch once this series, than we really mis-managed the situation - he either should have just been in the pen or we should have done his rehab 2 days earlier and thrown him in a simulated game 4 days ago and he'd still be on full rest for a start.

Find it hard to believe he only goes 2 innings. I think he'll be on a pitch count but 2 innings would be a stunner.

 

[Russ2dollas]

Digging in a little on these starts... in his last 4 starts vs Philly:

1 er thru 5 ip
0 er thru 4 ip, 5 er in 5th
0 er thru 5 ip
5 er thru 5 ip (3 er in 3 ip)

This makes me feel a little better. If we make sure to take him out at first sign of trouble after 4 ip, he should be ok.

That is helpful. Does make me feel better.

Honestly i'd prefer to go opener with Morton given the LH at the top of the line up.

 

[thewupk]

We still got any non Wright believers?

 

[Nerfherders]

Last night was the 30th playoff game for this team since the start of the 2020 playoffs and they are 20-10 in those games. In the previous 30 playoff games before that, the Braves were 9-21, which dates back to 2003. Ironically the last Braves team to win 100+ games. The Braves playoff record is 73-67 in the wildcard era.

 

[AJonesATL]

Snit said strider was available out of pen last night which tells me he's probably not starting game 3. Frankly has me wondering if he is starting period. Really hating this potential usage of him. Feels like too big of a risk he just never gets stretched out this postseason if we start picking and choosing where to use him

 

[cajunrevenge]

We still got any non Wright believers?

Yes, gonna take more than 1 season to wash the stink off his career for me. I would trade him when his value is highest this offseason like we should have done with Folty.

 

[cajunrevenge]

Last night was the 30th playoff game for this team since the start of the 2020 playoffs and they are 20-10 in those games. In the previous 30 playoff games before that, the Braves were 9-21, which dates back to 2003. Ironically the last Braves team to win 100+ games. The Braves playoff record is 73-67 in the wildcard era.

I dont believe in superstitions but I swear the Braves have lost every playoff game I have watched the past 4 years or so. That one series with the Cardinals I didnt watch until it looked like we were going to win game 4. Turn on the game and we promptly blow it. I tune in for game 5 and we gave up 10 runs in the first..... once we made it out of the NLDS I thought I was safe. Braves lost every game I watched in the NLCS. So last year I just refused to watch and you know how that turned out. I watched 1 game of the WS which we won but only highlights after the game other than that. I watched game 1 of NLDS this year.... dont watch game 2...... so needless to say not watching anything the rest of this NLDS.

 

[bravesfanMatt]

Yes, gonna take more than 1 season to wash the stink off his career for me. I would trade him when his value is highest this offseason like we should have done with Folty.

Yikes man. This isn’t fool me Folty with issues. His numbers are real. A very solid #3 starter with potential to grow. No one is claiming Ace. But I am not trading that value when we are in our window to win.

 

[Russ2dollas]

Yes, gonna take more than 1 season to wash the stink off his career for me. I would trade him when his value is highest this offseason like we should have done with Folty.

For what? A cost controlled starter with impact stuff. I'd be willing to move him, but you'd have to get a stud or studs back. Is there some impact SS or LF you think is available and has 2+ years of control? And if we did move him, we'd need to get a Rodon or someone like that to replace him.

Wright has 4 more years of control. Up to age 30. Isn't even in Arb yet. 3.75 WAR. Even if he's a 2.5 WAR guy moving forward you'd want him on the team. And his improvement has been linked to real changes in his approach and pitch mix, it's not luck. His FIP is 3.6 vs an ERA of 3.19. I don't think he's a fluke. I'm not sure he's this good, but you wouldn't get him from me unless I was trading in for a STUD with contractual control.

 

[chop2chip]

I’m not onboard with trading Wright, but the comparison to Folty isn’t without merit. Folty’s 2018 season was really impressive. In some ways more impressive than Wright’s season this year. He lost a couple miles on his fastball the next year and he was done.

 

[NYCBrave]

Snit said strider was available out of pen last night which tells me he's probably not starting game 3. Frankly has me wondering if he is starting period. Really hating this potential usage of him. Feels like too big of a risk he just never gets stretched out this postseason if we start picking and choosing where to use him

In Bowman's latest blog out today, he references the use of Strider only being as an opener for 2-3 innings. Also that they're still deciding between game 3 or 4 for him.

 

[msstate7]

Wonder if 2 ip on Friday and 2 ip on Sunday would be possible for strider?

 

[bravesfanMatt]

I drank 4 coors in gold can last night while watching game. And boy I had the craps all freaking day today. Maybe it was the sushi. But I am blaming the beer. However, I am drinking more Friday too.

 

[Tapate50]

Banquets ? A fine beer

 

[msstate7]

If it's good enough for Johnny Lawrence, it's good enough for me

 

[zbhargrove]

I’m not onboard with trading Wright, but the comparison to Folty isn’t without merit. Folty’s 2018 season was really impressive. In some ways more impressive than Wright’s season this year. He lost a couple miles on his fastball the next year and he was done.

I think it is completely without merit. Folty relied on velocity to be successful… Kyle does not.

 

[Russ2dollas]

I’m not onboard with trading Wright, but the comparison to Folty isn’t without merit. Folty’s 2018 season was really impressive. In some ways more impressive than Wright’s season this year. He lost a couple miles on his fastball the next year and he was done.

Folty also looked like he lost 25 pounds and his off the field life went crazy.

I can't predict the future. I'm not calling Wright an Ace. But he is a guy that seems to universally be considered to have great stuff, despite not having a crazy velocity FB. He has real prospect pedigree. And he's controlled for a LONG time. That is an amazing asset. Plus you've got a team that has been in the post season for years trying to figure out who to start in game 3 or 4. Plus you have a team who has guys locked down at most major positions. So who are you trading him for?