Its the type of lineup they have. No holes and really only one great hitter. Just a collection of guys that don't strike out and will battle every AB. Thats the key...and a crazy hot pitcher.
GDT: 5/31, Braves @ Giants; Day Off For Freeman
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Its the type of lineup they have. No holes and really only one great hitter. Just a collection of guys that don't strike out and will battle every AB. Thats the key...and a crazy hot pitcher.
Braves1976
It's OVER 5,000!
Bochy is a great manager and anyone that argues against that looks silly IMO. They either know nothing of his track record or they are just trying to spin to make Fredi look good. Bochy unlike Fredi is among the best, if not the best, at managing the bullpen. However, I did disagree with not bringing in Lopez today vs Peterson. But it's not Bochy's fault Crawford botched the DP ball setting that up. And I am not sure how much Lopez has been used lately or if Bochy was hoping to rest him today for some reason.
Most people thought this Braves team would lose 100 games and it looks like adding at the deadline is a legitimate option this season. Baseball is a strange game indeed.
No doubt about the crapshoot but winning three titles in five years is a magnificent accomplishment--one of which I, as a Braves fan, am honestly jealous.
I also agree that Fredi's not nearly the idiot he's portrayed to be on message boards.
stpeteirish
Called Up to the Major Leagues
With all the fretting about Teheran and his alleged injury, isn't it Roger's call? Easier to blame Fredi, because he is the source of everything bad that happens, but its the pitching coach's job to fix a pitchers mechanics and his call to recommend shutting him down if he feels it can't be done between starts.
(I have no idea what is wrong with Teheran)
(I have no idea what is wrong with Teheran)
CyYoung31
Shift Leader
Me too. I posted it in the first GDT.
HOpefully its just customary struggles from a young pitcher. Julio is still a baby and development doesn't end when you are called up to the major league level
Heyward
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cajunrevenge
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More than happy to get out of California at .500. I think we are a few reliable relievers away from a playoff spot. Never thought I would say this but maybe they should look at bringing back David Carpenter. He Went Javy Vazquez in New York, I think he would do better back in the NL. He might be DFA'd soon.
Braves1976
It's OVER 5,000!
I disagree, I don't think bringing back Carpenter is the answer. Now if they'll give us Shreve back for cheap that's another story.
Good diea since he won't have to face Uribe anymore
cajunrevenge
Well-known member
Wow the Brewers starter only went 3 innings in a 16+ inning game. They already brought in tommorrow starter Garza and he has pitched 4 innings already.
CrimsonCowboy
Moderator
Mark Bowman @mlbbowman 2m2 minutes ago
Fredi also finally admitted that he has not been comfortable with what he's seen from Teheran recently
Fredi also finally admitted that he has not been comfortable with what he's seen from Teheran recently
CrimsonCowboy
Moderator
David O'Brien @DOBrienAJC 3m3 minutes ago
#Braves Avilan wasn't available to pitch, Fredi said danger of wearing him out. Hence the Donnie Veal appearance in tied game. Yikes.
#Braves Avilan wasn't available to pitch, Fredi said danger of wearing him out. Hence the Donnie Veal appearance in tied game. Yikes.
Maybe its time to give Julio a 15 day DL vacation and call up Wisler or Banuelos to give them a taste of the big leagues.
Braves1976
It's OVER 5,000!
If Uribe keeps hitting like today and yesterday, might want to hit him 4th and see how that works. That would give us some power in the clean-up spot.
I agree with this. Plus, you know....TOP 50 PROSPECT!
nsacpi
Expects Yuge Games
That sounds....just like..................the 2015 Braves
It's so crazy.........it just might work.........