7/23 GDT: Dodgers

nsacpi said:
Yeah. Once in a while they are good from the start but usually it takes a year or two to settle into a major league rotation. That's why I think we'll get a veteran pitcher to go with Teheran, Folty, Dickey and one of Newcomb/Sims in 2018. They are not likely to go with two unproven guys in the rotation unless injuries and so forth force their hand later in the year.
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I just don't see how Newk isn't in the rotation next year (assuming no trade or complete meltdown the remainder of the year). Sims also needs a shot. To me the interesting name is teheran. I could see teheran traded with verlander brought in. I believery both newk/Sims are in the roation next year.
 
thethe said:
I just don't see how Newk isn't in the rotation next year (assuming no trade or complete meltdown the remainder of the year). Sims also needs a shot. To me the interesting name is teheran. I could see teheran traded with verlander brought in. I believery both newk/Sims are in the roation next year.
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I'd be surprised if they are both in the opening day rotation (barring injury to someone else). I wouldn't be surprised to see Nook demoted at some point this year. He's got a great arm, but has a fair amount development ahead of him before he can be a reliable major league starting pitcher. Maybe it happens quickly, but I wouldn't bet on it. That 0-2 pitch that got hammered for the home run is something that is going to stay with me for a while. Missing over the middle of the plate like that bothers me a lot more than not throwing strikes. Btw you can tell Folty has better stuff because he still misses over the plate a fair amount but the hitters have had trouble squaring up on those pitches. His fastball is showing a lot of late life the last couple months.
 
nsacpi said:
I'd be surprised if they are both in the opening day rotation (barring injury to someone else). I wouldn't be surprised to see Nook demoted at some point this year. He's got a great arm, but has a fair amount development ahead of him before he can be a reliable major league starting pitcher. Maybe it happens quickly, but I wouldn't bet on it.
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If Garcia gone I think the Braves thoughts on making playoffs (don't think they thought about that to be honest) is zero. So with that I could definitely see them having Sims and Newk in same rotation for remainder of year.
 
Forever Fredi said:
If Garcia gone I think the Braves thoughts on making playoffs (don't think they thought about that to be honest) is zero. So with that I could definitely see them having Sims and Newk in same rotation for remainder of year.
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Well Medlen and Wisler are also out there and doing pretty well. The way the front office decides who gets the next shot doesn't always make sense to me. I have a feeling Medlen and/or Wisler will be given a look in the rotation before Sims.
 
Enscheff said:
Don't look now, but the Braves are once again on pace to win 78 games.
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Braves have the 2nd best record in the NL in the last 43 or so games.

But i wont be mad if we hit a big skid sometime, higher draft pick isnt bad.
 
msstate7 said:
Schedule bout to ease up. Braves have been very respectable since early season struggles
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We also finish with 3 at home against the Phillies, 4 on the road against the Mets and 4 on the road against the Marlins. Something to keep in mind if we are still hanging around on the periphery of the wild card race in September.
 
nsacpi said:
Well Medlen and Wisler are also out there and doing pretty well. The way the front office decides who gets the next shot doesn't always make sense to me. I have a feeling Medlen and/or Wisler will be given a look in the rotation before Sims.
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Unless Wisler's glimmer has something to do with developing a changeup, we don't need to go there. Has anybody seen him at Gwinnett?

If Garcia goes, I think Medlen comes up. Sims if they send Nook out for more work. Nook could make it if he loses 1 BB/9 and a change he can throw for strikes 5x/game.
 
this game day thread is AWESOME!!!

So what I got is that Newk sucks, but maybe he doesn't but he is definitely a reliever, maybe.. Also, Adams is a platoon player who started against a lefty..

Newk is having a worse rookie season over Folty because he doesn't throw as hard and walks more.. yet Folty WHiP suggests that he allows 1 more base runner per game at this point.. He doesn't strike guys out like Newk and he gives up more Home runs than Newk. interesting. I guess how hard you throw is the determining factor in success.

Newk might be a reliever.. he might completely bust. but to make any assertions at this point in his progression curve is comical. Thus far, Newk is doing better than Folty in his rookie campaign. It will be interesting to see how he progresses from here.
 
What I got is that there is a divide between the 'Newk' and the 'Nook' people.

I personally prefer 'Nuke'.
 
Hawk said:
What I got is that there is a divide between the 'Newk' and the 'Nook' people.

I personally prefer 'Nuke'.
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well we are clearly divided as a board and it seems there is no one out there who is capable of uniting us...very sad...makes me worried about the future of these boards
 
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