GDT: 07/22/2013: Braves at Mets Jason Playing in CF

[Julio3000]

Gee spotting his stuff tonight.

It can sometimes be elusive for him.

 

[ChapelHillMatt]

BJ will get better offensively and is a really good defensive centerfielder. Upton is a liability in the field and we don't know if he will reach his peaks offensively.

He is bad defensively but I'm still very much on his bandwagon offensively.

Fact of the matter is a lot of hitters in baseball are inconsistent, he's just one of many.

 

[stpeteirish]

wonder if we hit for Julio here, I say no, he can hit

 

[Julio3000]

JT gon break up the no-no.

 

[parkvadawg]

We are clearly making too much contact. only 1 k and no hits.

I laughed. I honestly think the media and fans making so much of the strikeouts got in their heads. HRS and walks worked well for us however leading to more strikeouts

 

[Grayson Dawg]

No doubt. He could be in trouble if they limp into a playoff spot and lose first round.

I'm a huge Braves fan and I am glad they are in first place, but I have to admit I really hate this team. Thye do nothing to get a baseball fan excited or something like that.

If the Braves don't win a playoff series this year I think Freddi loses his job.

 

[thethe]

He is bad defensively but I'm still very much on his bandwagon offensively.

Fact of the matter is a lot of hitters in baseball are inconsistent, he's just one of many.

He definitely still has the potential to be one of the best offensively. I just don't like that he came to the Braves a little heavy. Thats what really irked me about him. In a perfect world he would stay here for 10 years and win two mvps.

 

[Mrs. Meta]

Sigh.

 

[ChapelHillMatt]

Shouldn't Wren lose his job too? He put this team together.

 

[stpeteirish]

Prado with his .308 would be our savior. Hey he doesn't strike out though........... Sarcasm

You don't think he'll return to his career norms? You certainly think Heyward will.

 

[ChapelHillMatt]

He definitely still has the potential to be one of the best offensively. I just don't like that he came to the Braves a little heavy. Thats what really irked me about him. In a perfect world he would stay here for 10 years and win two mvps.

Have you seen him run the bases? His weight is not a problem.

 

[thethe]

Shouldn't Wren lose his job too? He put this team together.

I have always been a HUGE supporter of Wren but the contracts for Uggla/Upton alone should put him on questionable ground.

Ultimately though the farm is on the upswing and there were a lot of other acquisitions that were smart moves. He will stay.

 

[Bdawg2309]

IF the braves lose today, I hope they're no hit

 

[emk418]

IF the braves lose today, I hope they're no hit

Same here. Then maybe we'll see some changes. It amazes me that Fredi just refuses to change the lineup.

 

[weso1]

J Upton needs to totally redeem himself here.

 

[stpeteirish]

Shouldn't Wren lose his job too? He put this team together.

yeah but you know the drill the mgr always goes first.

 

[ChapelHillMatt]

I have always been a HUGE supporter of Wren but the contracts for Uggla/Upton alone should put him on questionable ground.

Ultimately though the farm is on the upswing and there were a lot of other acquisitions that were smart moves. He will stay.

For the record I don't think either man should lose their job, I just think it's silly to suggest firing Fredi but not Wren. He gave Fredi this team to work with.

 

[thethe]

Wait till two strikes. Gee does not have his normal control tonight.

 

[thethe]

For the record I don't think either man should lose their job, I just think it's silly to suggest firing Fredi but not Wren. He gave Fredi this team to work with.

I'm as patient of a guy as it gets but I think its time to move in another direction from Freddi.

 

[Grayson Dawg]

SHould, but will not

Shouldn't Wren lose his job too? He put this team together.