7/15 GDT: Arizona Diamondbacks (53-37) vs. Atlanta Braves (43-45)

thewupk said:
why?
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Because the WC is in reach. As much as I'd love to see at least one playoff game this year I'm not foolish enough to think a mid level acquisition (Verlander) actually gives us a realistic chance of winning anything this year.

I dont think we need to buy now to be on pace for a 85-88 win team next year. Just by upgrading BP/Markakis with Albies and Acuna is going to be worth 4-6 wins. Even if we can't get rid of Nick or Kemp I think playing them in a platoon role will help their production slightly so maybe you see .5 or 1 win more out of that platoon in LF. The team is shaped up great for next season and we may find out that we don't need any starting pitchers either. I just think now is the wrong time to buy. The needs are not clear for the future (1 year out).

I mean - It's possible that we don't have ANY NEEDS. Camargo may in fact prove to be a capable starter (2-3 WAR) at third base. Newcomb may be a 2-3 win starter. Teheran looks to be turning a corner now. Allard/Soroka could very easily be ready by June of next season. The options are endless. I don't want to trade long term talent for a 2 year player.
 
That crowd was loud last night as well. I wonder if this is what 91 felt like for the organization.

I think at this point people might have to admit that the move to Sun Trust was a great idea. I wonder the liklihood is of building on this years attendance in future years. Looks like max attendance for a year is around 3.4M. This year the Braves probably get to 2.7M. Could they be at 2.9 next year?

I would love to see what their cash flow statement looks like right now.
 
thethe said:
That crowd was loud last night as well. I wonder if this is what 91 felt like for the organization.

I think at this point people might have to admit that the move to Sun Trust was a great idea. I wonder the liklihood is of building on this years attendance in future years. Looks like max attendance for a year is around 3.4M. This year the Braves probably get to 2.7M. Could they be at 2.9 next year?

I would love to see what their cash flow statement looks like right now.
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It was always a good idea based on that was infograph the Braves posted a few years back about the majority of tickets or whatever being purchased from that area. If the DOB number is right and they are at 33% increased attendance from last year then that is up from the average ballpark bump of the high 20's. Good times.
 
Alright thewupk give it to me. I deserve it for drinking and betting. Pleased at the result. Hate I missed the game. I will only wear your collar for July.

Based on the thread it looked like Folty was descent but got unlucky and so so defense behind him.
 
bravesfanMatt said:
Alright thewupk give it to me. I deserve it for drinking and betting. Pleased at the result. Hate I missed the game. I will only wear your collar for July.

Based on the thread it looked like Folty was descent but got unlucky and so so defense behind him.
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Yeah, we need to get FF back to 3b
 
bravesfanMatt said:
Alright thewupk give it to me. I deserve it for drinking and betting. Pleased at the result. Hate I missed the game. I will only wear your collar for July.

Based on the thread it looked like Folty was descent but got unlucky and so so defense behind him.
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A simple "Mallex > Kemp" will work for me.
 
thewupk said:
A simple "Mallex > Kemp" will work for me.
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I'm probably one of the few who didn't like the Mallex trade. I can be proven wrong, but in the short term, Mallex could have been a pretty valuable part to the team. 4th OF who would likely get 350 ABs.
 
50PoundHead said:
I'm probably one of the few who didn't like the Mallex trade. I can be proven wrong, but in the short term, Mallex could have been a pretty valuable part to the team. 4th OF who would likely get 350 ABs.
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One thing that has become clear is it makes sense to rest Kemp and Markakis a game a week or something like that. We really haven't been able to do that because of a lack of suitable fourth outfielder on the roster. I thought Santana did well in the Oakland series when Kemp was DH and he could serve that kind of role when he gets back. Sean Rodriguez could also do it.
 
nsacpi said:
One thing that has become clear is it makes sense to rest Kemp and Markakis a game a week or something like that. We really haven't been able to do that because of a lack of suitable fourth outfielder on the roster. I thought Santana did well in the Oakland series when Kemp was DH and he could serve that kind of role when he gets back. Sean Rodriguez could also do it.
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Having seen Santana up here in Minnesota, I think he can be a contributor. I don't think he's as dynamic as Mallex, but he can play in the infield as well as the outfield. I think it is becoming apparent that Kemp and Markakis need to rest and Snitker should be replacing Kemp for defensive purposes late in games. Having Rodriguez available should help, but there's no reason Lane Adams couldn't replace Kemp late in games when we're leading. Snitker uses the bullpen like its Game 7, but rarely makes defensive changes when they are clearly in order.
 
nsacpi said:
One thing that has become clear is it makes sense to rest Kemp and Markakis a game a week or something like that. We really haven't been able to do that because of a lack of suitable fourth outfielder on the roster. I thought Santana did well in the Oakland series when Kemp was DH and he could serve that kind of role when he gets back. Sean Rodriguez could also do it.
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Santana was 5-5 last night at Gwinnett. I'd like to see him in the Atlanta lineup today
 
50PoundHead said:
Having seen Santana up here in Minnesota, I think he can be a contributor. I don't think he's as dynamic as Mallex, but he can play in the infield as well as the outfield. I think it is becoming apparent that Kemp and Markakis need to rest and Snitker should be replacing Kemp for defensive purposes late in games. Having Rodriguez available should help, but there's no reason Lane Adams couldn't replace Kemp late in games when we're leading. Snitker uses the bullpen like its Game 7, but rarely makes defensive changes when they are clearly in order.
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They aren't resting those guys because that's the way those guys like it. It's part of why they traded Mallex to begin with.
 
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