Game Day Thread: 7/9- Atlanta Braves (60-28) at Tampa Bay Rays (57-35)

Nick Anderson just placed on the 60 day DL, umm, bullpen just became a huge need.
 
Heyward said:
Nick Anderson just placed on the 60 day DL, umm, bullpen just became a huge need.
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Yikes. This is disappointing.

He was incredible the beginning of the year and it did seem like he was getting less swing and miss the last few weeks. Poor guy can’t seem to catch a break.
 
I have always hated the strategy of one inning reliever every night. I think it is better on a guy to come in and throw 3 innings every 3 days versus 1 inning 2-3 days in a row and then one day off. The warming up and everything is just as stressful on the body as actually pitching..This old school thought that relievers have roles is so dumb. If a guy is pitching well, then don't take him out because it is the 9th inning.
 
chop2chip said:
Yikes. This is disappointing.

He was incredible the beginning of the year and it did seem like he was getting less swing and miss the last few weeks. Poor guy can’t seem to catch a break.
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He'll be back for September if all goes well but we know what AA's gonna be shopping for at the deadline now. We still have options but it's risky down there.
 
striker42 said:
Shoulder strain for Anderson. Going to the 60 day DL so quick with a shoulder injury doesn't look great.
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Is he hurt, or are they just shutting him down before the playoffs/stretch run to keep him fresh? Same with Dylan Lee lol.
 
striker42 said:
Shoulder strain for Anderson. Going to the 60 day DL so quick with a shoulder injury doesn't look great.
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Obviously had time to get all of the imaging and tests done during the break with no media attention. So agreed, going straight to a 60 day IL stint is not ideal. Bullpen was already a need, but is a must now at the deadline.
 
Scott Barlow and several of the Cardinals are available. AA should be able to pick up a couple of good arms.
 
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