tvsportscaster
Approaching Buddy Hernandez Territory
Well, the Braves plan of sending Gattis to AAA is apparently working well. So far, he's 4 for 6, with 3 extra base hits, including a homerun tonight.
Gattis tearing it up at AAA
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Braves1976
It's OVER 5,000!
He also showed off his arm throwing out a runner at second too. That said, I still disagree with how the situation was handled. But I am happy to see him finally getting some AB's, even if it's at AAA.
rico43
<B>Director of Minor League Reports</B>
It's pretty clear they need that threat on their bench right now. It's marginal how long Reed Johnson would be available, if at all, and Pastornicky would have been that other RH bat.
Runnin
Well-known member
Not sure who you're talking about but Gattis knows how to hit. He just needs to learn how to not hit, or rather not swing at pitches meant to make him chase.
Teheran_49
Danville Rookie
He'll always be a free swinger and he's never really walked a ton in the minors. We've still got a division pennant to win and even though it looks good right now it's still not a done deal. he needs everyday AB's which he won't get here and he's still a liability in LF. He is best suited at catcher and with Mac healthy he wouldn't see much time there and Laird hasn't done anything to say he's not a decent back up at catcher. I agree with thethe in that this should of been done quite some time ago. There's a very strong possibility that we may need Gattis to be our everyday C next year.
Dalyn
Fredi Gonzalez Supporter
I also think it hurts him to play multiple positions.
Agreed. He need to just be a catcher. He is good at it.
Not sure whats going to happen with Mac honestly but Heyward/Upton/Freeman should be made a priority over Mac. You just have to hope that Gattis can be more productive in a semi-everyday role at catcher.
It was two but yeah agreed. Braves have mishandled Gattis all year. He has a part to play in that because of how hot he started but he needed to see more breaking balls in the minor leagues.
Dalyn
Fredi Gonzalez Supporter
I think a Bethancourt/Gattis combo would work well enough, though McCann/anyone would obviously work a lot better. Wouldn't even mind keeping Laird if it meant Fredi would utilize Gattis off the bench.
I think thats the way they are going to go. YOu are going to have to alot approximately 54 million a year soon for Freeman/Heyward/Upton. That should be the priority.
How have they mishandled?
stpeteirish
Called Up to the Major Leagues
Think we're stuck with Laird, he's on a two year deal. And he's OK in the role he was signed for, back up catcher. If you carry Gattis you can carry three catchers since Gattis can play in the field. So Bethancourt could conceivable be the #1 catcher with Gattis and Laird in reserve.
He should have always been getting everyday AB's so he can see more pitches. That obviously wasn't going to happen at the major league level so he should have been in AAA. He is a catcher (and by observation a good one), he should not have been in LF. I know you don't think he is a major leaguer but he was rushed to the major leagues because of how he started. HOpefully they find a way to get him more AB's next year.
Gattis should be the everyday catcher in that scenario. You could find a taker for Laird IMO or you just cut bait with him. I think CB will start the year in AAA personally.
It sure is a downgrade from Mac but you have to sign Freeman/Heyward/Justin and its not even a question to consider.
Tapate50
Well-known member
I don't think Gattis has seen the last of Atlanta this year. We will need that thunder threat off the bench. If he can get right (2-4 last game) then he will be a huge weapon to have.
I honestly thought with Heywards injury, we would have seen him a little more in the OF.
I honestly thought with Heywards injury, we would have seen him a little more in the OF.
Expect to see Gattis back today and Hale added by Thursday or Friday.
They gave him a chance and he failed. Instead of blaming the organization, why not blame the player?