Braves at Cardinals 8-23-13

Can anyone explain what Elliot Johnson is doing on this team? He is absolutely awful. Meanwhile we have Tommy La Stella tearing it up in Mississippi.
 
skillet said:
Can anyone explain what Elliot Johnson is doing on this team? He is absolutely awful. Meanwhile we have Tommy La Stella tearing it up in Mississippi.
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I think the Braves signed him so that BJ isn't the worst hitter on the team to take the pressure off and hopefully get him going.
 
gtcway said:
I think the Braves signed him so that BJ isn't the worst hitter on the team to take the pressure off and hopefully get him going.
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As funny as that is, at least it is true that BJ hits better than he does, and BJ has been putrid. Why would we claim this guy? He is not even a decent minor league guy.
 
Tom Hart ‏@tom_hart 53s

Justin Upton was pulled away from the cage and taken off the field by Trainer Jeff Porter moments ago. There was no apparent injury.
 
The idiot that has his team in first place...

sturg33 said:
BJ Upton back on the bench in favor of TWO bench players. With the loss of Heyward, it is imperative we give BJ Upton every chance to get going and get some confidence back.

But instead, Fredi the idiot wants to start two bench players, who are just as cold at the plate and worse defenders, over him.
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There are times when you don't need any kind of stats. Schafer is a better defender than BJ, but Heyward is in the elite elite of the game. Top 5 at very worst. It isn't complicated.
 
Bdawg2309 said:
maholm is terrible vs the cards and terrible on the road this season...this should be fun
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I really don't understand having him start his comeback against a team he never does well (and on the road for that matter). But Fredi set up the rotation after the All-Star break where he pitched on the road vs White Sox too. I questioned that also and we all know how that turned out. I won't be expecting much better tonight to be honest. But I hope that I am wrong.

That said, I like Maholm I just don't trust him vs teams he's always struggled (namely the Brewers and Cardinals). And he's been terrible on the road this year as you note.
 
I like the lineup. About as good as it gets. I do agree with sturg that BJ should be in there as much as possible. But at the same time Gattis and Schafer need as many AB's as they can get as well if Heyward can't make it back by the playoffs.
 
rather bj play 2b than this waiver pick up

we need bj to fix it. if he cant play then they need to get him in minor games to hit.

schafer is not a good of. he takes awful routes. his speed makes up for mistakes and makes his game look more impressive. hell make a running catch where bourn would be camped under a ball
 
like it or not with Beachy out Maholm's our fifth starter. And if Justin's still hurt BJ plays.

We have impressive depth when you look at the # of injuries we've had.

Of course, there's always 2b. What mess. At least we don't have Janish to ***** about tonight, but we just replaced him with Eliot Johnson, not impressive.
 
Jim Powell ‏@Jim_Powell 2m

Justin is better and is on the field loosening up for the game. He will start in RF. Try to relax! #Braves
 
Braves1976 said:
Jim Powell ‏@Jim_Powell 2m

Justin is better and is on the field loosening up for the game. He will start in RF. Try to relax! #Braves
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That' sgood

We need at least 4 major league quality bats in the lineup, and a lineup without Justin, Dan and Jason doesn't really let that happen. Unless Gattis or Schafer can have a hot month again.
 
Atlanta Braves news

Beachy to have surgically repaired elbow checked by Dr. Andrews
Former Brave Otis Nixon indicted on drug charges
Heyward has broken jaw, is out 4-6 weeks
Jason Heyward out 4-6 weeks with broken jaw

What next?
 
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