8-27-14: GDT: Braves (Julio) @ Mets (Wheeler)
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NinersSBChamps
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Oh I am not saying he's a bad pitcher at all. He's still one of the best closers in the game. He has been spotty all year long. When he's on, he lights out. However he's been in a situations more often this season than ever before.
I am not advocating he be traded, but if a team called and asked Wren definitely should hear what they say.
bravesnumberone
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I only trade Kimbrel for surefire serious MLB talent that can step in from day one and impact this team significantly. Even if he has lost a step this season, he's right up there at the top. I'm not giving him away for prospects, no matter how great they are considered.
If you notice the nights he has walks are coming off multiple days off. He has only 10 appearances in the last month. Also this was only his 2nd appearance in the last 11 days.
Date Opp. Score Dec IP H R ER HR BB K W L SV BS HLD IP ERA
Aug 27 @NYM W 3-2 SV 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 39 5 0 52.0 1.73
Aug 22 @Cin W 3-1 SV 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 3 38 4 0 51.0 1.76
Aug 17 Oak W 4-3 SV 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 37 4 0 50.0 1.80
Aug 16 Oak W 4-3 SV 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 36 4 0 49.0 1.84
Aug 13 LAD W 3-2 SV 1.0 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 35 4 0 48.0 1.88
Aug 10 Was W 3-1 SV 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 34 4 0 47.0 1.91
Aug 9 Was L 1-4 - 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 33 4 0 46.0 1.96
Aug 8 Was W 7-6 SV 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 33 4 0 45.0 2.00
Aug 2 @SD L 2-3 L 1.1 2 1 1 0 3 1 0 3 32 4 0 44.0 2.05
Jul 28 SD W 2-0 SV 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 32 4 0 42.2 1.90
bravesnumberone
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Well, per Brian Jordan, Simmons has made it into Derek Jeter territory.
Lulz. I like Jeter, but I've seen Simmons make several dozen plays as good as any Jeter has made.
Lulz. I like Jeter, but I've seen Simmons make several dozen plays as good as any Jeter has made.
I laughed when he said that. Jeter wouldn't have even attempted the throw and probably wouldn't have fielded the ball. Maybe he would have gotten to it in his heyday. Even then, no way he throws the guy out. He was pretty good at making similar looking plays, but he often did the jump throw on balls Simba plants and throws ropes on.
Heyward
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braves31win
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They play their next 6 on the road against Seattle and LA after a 3 game sweep by Philly. Perfect time for them to hit the skids against Felix, Kershaw, Iwakuma. IF we play okay we could make up 2 games or so in that span (I'm hoping for 6
).We still have 6 games head-to-head as well so you never know.
bravesnumberone
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If they do stumble against the Mariners and Dodgers, and we actually play up to our damn capability and beat up on teams worse than us, we can get right back in it quickly.
Heyward
<B>Voted Worst Poster <br>'13, '14, '15 (Co-Winner
I will do that as soon as you repeat after me,
Fredi needs to be fired.
I dont think the manager makes a big deal in the grand scheme of things, so sure why not.
FIRE FREDI NOW!!!!!!!!!!
bravesnumberone
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Heyward
<B>Voted Worst Poster <br>'13, '14, '15 (Co-Winner
They play their next 6 on the road against Seattle and LA after a 3 game sweep by Philly. Perfect time for them to hit the skids against Felix, Kershaw, Iwakuma. IF we play okay we could make up 2 games or so in that span (I'm hoping for 6
We still have 6 games head-to-head as well so you never know.
I mean, technically not impossible but they'd have to lose 5 of 6 and we'd have to hit a hot streak to gain ground.
Guess we'll see, still banking on WC or bust.
UNCBlue012
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I didn't see anything until late, but Simmons man. His defense is amazing. If he could hit anywhere close to .280 with 10-15 homer power and a decent OBP, he'd be the best SS in baseball and it's not even close. Yes, over even Tulo.
Simmons pulled a Jeter. He knew darn well he didn't have to go to the outfield and do the Jeter reverse jump and throw to get the guy out. He's losing range out there, and may only win a gold glove based on popularity like Jeter.
NinersSBChamps
<B>Voted Worst Poster <br> 2015 (Co-Winner)</BR>20
I have a couple things to say about trading Kimbrel. A picture is worth a thousand words, so I'll save us all some time.
All I am saying is that there would be internal options to take over the closer role. If Wren were able to get back a decent package I think they should consider it.
Anyway it won't happen because a top player at a position doesn't get traded very often.
