GDT#4, 4/4/'14: Braves (Hale) @ Nationals (Zimmerman) 1:05 PM

[benchguy]

check out who on the Nats had the best record last season

He out-pitched Strasburg?

 

[Heyward]

I disagree with you as usual, Hale may be a rookie but he's the better pitcher. But given Fredi favors veterans you are likely to get your wish.

Hale should continue to do well as long as he continues to throw a sinker with as much bite it had today (along with two decent to really good off-speed pitches).

I dont think it matters too much in the grand scheme of things, personally.

 

[Nerfherders]

18 2/3 strait IP of no-run ball from our starters. Not too shabby! The Braves have scored 8 runs this season and are 3-1. I am worried about the offense, but maybe some home-cookin and a Mets bullpen can snap them out of the funk next week.

 

[Heyward]

check out who on the Nats had the best record last season

Using W/L to judge pitchers?

 

[Braves1976]

Right they both pitched so bad.....makes sense

I don't think he meant his comments about the rotation as a shot at Hale or Harang. I think he was just saying how strong our rotation could be at full strength.

 

[50PoundHead]

Because you probably think Harang is our ACE.

He isn't?

 

[CyYoung31]

I don't think he meant his comments about the rotation as a shot at Hale or Harang. I think he was just saying how strong our rotation could be at full strength.

I'm pretty sure he was just being sarcastic.

 

[Russ2dollas]

didnt see game

mlb highlight package made hale look lucky. 3 guys down on the base paths and some good defensive plays.

Gattis hit the dong....but he is striking out more than BJ. Gattis, BJ, and Uggla worry me with the SO.

 

[Dalyn]

Harang to BP

Minor
Wood
Teheran
Santana
Hale

I think you are more likely to see Wood go to the bullpen than Harang (but Hale will be the one losing out, so it doesn't matter until/unless Floyd returns).

 

[The Tariff King]

I think you are more likely to see Wood go to the bullpen than Harang (but Hale will be the one losing out, so it doesn't matter until/unless Floyd returns).

I think you're more likely to see deez nutz.

 

[Dalyn]

I think you're more likely to see deez nutz.

Only if you let your Wood Harang out.

 

[jpx7]

I think you are more likely to see Wood go to the bullpen than Harang (but Hale will be the one losing out, so it doesn't matter until/unless Floyd returns).

I don't know: at this point, I don't think the Braves can afford to remove Wood from the rotation.

 

[Dalyn]

I don't know: at this point, I don't think the Braves can afford to remove Wood from the rotation.

I agree. That's how unlikely I think it is that Harang will go to the bullpen.

 

[zitothebrave]

I agree. That's how unlikely I think it is that Harang will go to the bullpen.

I see Harang to the pen and Hale to AAA when FLoyd comes back.

 

[Dalyn]

I see Harang to the pen and Hale to AAA when FLoyd comes back.

Certainly possible.

 

[Heyward]

I don't know: at this point, I don't think the Braves can afford to remove Wood from the rotation.

It's probably to just limit his innings.

 

[Dalyn]

It's probably to just limit his innings.

That would be ideal. But I agree that it is unlikely with the current lack of depth.

 

[Heyward]

That would be ideal. But I agree that it is unlikely with the current lack of depth.

Right, mainly meant skip him a start here or there when we have an off-day, etc.

 

[Dalyn]

Right, mainly meant skip him a start here or there when we have an off-day, etc.

Oh, okay. That's not removing him from the rotation, so I misunderstood. Yeah. He should be the #5 guy for that reason alone once/if everyone returns healthy.

 

[Tapate50]

We may need to ride Wood as hard and long as possible to get to the finish line.