8-23-13 Braves at Cards

[Julio3000]

I sure hope we win tonight

Me, too. The team needs it. Well, I need it. I've been in a funk ever since Heyward got beaned. I just want to clinch the division and enjoy the playoffs. Anything beyond that will be cake.

 

[zbhargrove]

Beachy had a promising career. Hopefully he can be successful in life without baseball.

Classic niners.

 

[jsebe10]

Overreact much? It's common for a pitcher to have these issues coming back from TJ. There's a good chance he's dealing with inflammation and just needs rest. Not saying there isn't a chance it could be something major because it's possible but this is common if it ends up being inflammation.

I sure hope its inflammation. In the event that is it is, the front office should really consider shutting him down the rest of the season and just have him full strength and ready to go 2014.

 

[BlackwaterPark]

I have a feeling the Braves are going to get swept. Dont seem to have any life lately

 

[NinersSBChamps]

Awesome at bat from Freddie!

 

[nsacpi]

Awesome at bat from Freddie!

You crossed me up there with that enthusiasm and positivity. Don't do that.

 

[Braves1976]

KC up 3-0 early on Nats still batting in 1st vs Gio.

 

[Garmel]

Schafer looks lost at the plate ever since he's come back from the DL.

 

[Braves1976]

Schafer looks lost at the plate ever since he's come back from the DL.

We might be better off giving Cunningham a look in center soon if it keeps up. Whatever the case, I don't like starting both him and BJ at the same time. Gattis and Joey T should be playing in left, at least for most part.

 

[NinersSBChamps]

That was a generous strike three call.

 

[benchguy]

It has been awhile since Gattis has done anything..

We might be better off giving Cunningham a look in center soon if it keeps up. Whatever the case, I don't like starting both him and BJ at the same time. Gattis and Joey T should be playing in left, at least for most part.

 

[Bj1133]

Good for BJ - guy can still make a difference this year

 

[NinersSBChamps]

Cue the maybe this will get BJ going posts.

 

[Dalyn]

We better not give up any hits to Molina.

 

[emk418]

Schafer looks lost at the plate ever since he's come back from the DL.

Schafer just needs at bats too. He'll snap out of it.

 

[Braves1976]

It has been awhile since Gattis has done anything..

That can be said of all those that spent time of the DL not long ago. If Gattis is to get back on track he needs to play regularly. The two times a week stuff doesn't help matters (nor does being moved back and forth from catcher to outfield). He needs to just focus on left field and with regular play he should get back on track again. It's not like he's been striking out a ton like some of the others.

 

[Dalyn]

 

[drewdat]

Cue the maybe this will get BJ going posts.

We desperately need an energetic BJ.

 

[Dalyn]

Schafer just needs at bats too. He'll snap out of it.

What makes you say that? He had a hot period. Now he is playing like he always has.

 

[Braves1976]

Schafer just needs at bats too. He'll snap out of it.

Maybe, but in his case it could be more than that given his track record. Time will tell.