GDT: 6/26/23 - Early Ass Game Thread

[zbhargrove]

The Strider emerging changeup could be huge

 

[Heyward]

Is Yates steadily becoming dominant again? Granted foul ball homer in this one, but the K rates for him going way up and the walk rates seem to be going down

When he has command of his splitter, he's pretty damn good. Snit has a ton of options at his disposal if we ever get healthy. Iggy, Minter, Anderson, Lee, McHugh, Yates, Tonk, Chavez, JoeJim, Heller even looks okay.

 

[Heyward]

Strider was fantastic tonight. Hope it's a sign of things to come.

 

[The Tariff King]

When he has command of his splitter, he's pretty damn good. Snit has a ton of options at his disposal if we ever get healthy. Iggy, Minter, Anderson, Lee, McHugh, Yates, Tonk, Chavez, JoeJim, Heller even looks okay.

Crazy that AA has given all these toys for Snit to play with.

 

[Runnin]

Glad to see Ozuna get some interview time.

"Are you having fun?" lol

 

[Heyward]

Crazy that AA has given all these toys for Snit to play with.

I'm not even sure what the move is at the deadline, could probably use a more reliable backup IF'er... Fried will be back soon, we're like 9-10 deep in the pen.

 

[UNCBlue012]

Mets lost again and are 16 games back in the division. Lawd

 

[CyYoung31]

Mets lost again and are 16 games back in the division. Lawd

Hate it for Buck, but he’s about to be the scapegoat again.

 

[Mad Dog Murph]

3-0. Time for me to retire while I’m ahead

 

[weso1]

Braves win again. Starting to get pretty boring.

 

[bravesfanMatt]

I am thinking Ronnie, Olson, and Ozuna go deep and Ronnie has another stolen base or two.

Was my glass half full or half empty.

 

[Hulavol]

3-0. Time for me to retire while I’m ahead

Sir, that is unacceptable, and your request has been summarily denied.

The games you have been responsible for bringing home have all been exceedingly challenging, and of a low probability of winning. Especially this one coming off of the physically and emotionally taxing road trip - (and you know how bad our boys can play when they get off the road and get to see their better halfs without a day off.)

You demonstrated extreme grit and extraordinary courage. Further, your uncanny leadership —spitting in the face of adversity against a very good pitcher in Gray —with the game day title of the year — is duly noted.

We welcome and encourage your desire for some much needed rest - but we have a very difficult slate of AL road games on the horizon. This is the best team we have fielded in many, many years and we will need our best and brightest at the ready to ensure we do not waste this rare opportunity - especially given that our WS winning ace and workhorse Slippy remains sidelined.

Thank you for your service and reconsideration.

We trust that you recognize the gravity of the situation and your greater responsibility to the entire Braves organization, our players, our loyal fans, and Cy’s Mom.

Sincerely,

Chop Country
(This post does not necessarily reflect the opinions of SAV, upper management, nor Cy’s Mom)

 

[thewupk]

Mets lost again and are 16 games back in the division. Lawd

Love to see it

 

[bravesfanforlife88]

Love to see it

Made my way over to the Mets fan forum. It’s just delightful

 

[Mad Dog Murph]

Sir, that is unacceptable, and your request has been summarily denied.

The games you have been responsible for bringing home have all been exceedingly challenging, and of a low probability of winning. Especially this one coming off of the physically and emotionally taxing road trip - (and you know how bad our boys can play when they get off the road and get to see their better halfs without a day off.)

You demonstrated extreme grit and extraordinary courage. Further, your uncanny leadership —spitting in the face of adversity against a very good pitcher in Gray —with the game day title of the year — is duly noted.

We welcome and encourage your desire for some much needed rest - but we have a very difficult slate of AL road games on the horizon. This is the best team we have fielded in many, many years and we will need our best and brightest at the ready to ensure we do not waste this rare opportunity - especially given that our WS winning ace and workhorse Slippy remains sidelined.

Thank you for your service and reconsideration.

We trust that you recognize the gravity of the situation and your greater responsibility to the entire Braves organization, our players, our loyal fans, and Cy’s Mom.

Sincerely,

Chop Country
(This post does not necessarily reflect the opinions of SAV, upper management, nor Cy’s Mom)

 

[thewupk]

Acuna up to 4 fWAR now. Carroll sits at 2nd in the NL at 3.5. Ronnie putting some distance up.

 

[thewupk]

Ozuna 119 WRC+. Would be the 3rd best mark of his career. His 385 xWOBA is the 2nd best of his career. As an Ozuna believer I didn't see this kind of resurgance coming.

 

[zbhargrove]

Acuna up to 4 fWAR now. Carroll sits at 2nd in the NL at 3.5. Ronnie putting some distance up.

The most absolutely ridiculous thing he’s done has cut his K rate to 12.5%… at this sample size, you have to think it’s real. I’ve never seen a player who can adjust like he can.

 

[zbhargrove]

Harris up to a .260 average is also crazy

 

[thewupk]

The most absolutely ridiculous thing he’s done has cut his K rate to 12.5%… at this sample size, you have to think it’s real. I’ve never seen a player who can adjust like he can.

I'd agree. His talent is just off the charts.