GDT 6/4/19: Braves @ Pirates

[thewupk]

Nats making a push. They're 6.5 out now, but only 1 game back from mets. They're 8-2 in last 10

Closer to last than 1st

 

[msstate7]

Closer to last than 1st

Yep. They were practically in last a couple weeks ago though. I just want them to go back to that level

 

[thewupk]

Albies isn't even on pace for 2 WAR. I guess that deal isn't such a bargain anymore.

 

[bravesfanMatt]

Albies isn't even on pace for 2 WAR. I guess that deal isn't such a bargain anymore.

Ozzie and Josh are going to heat up just in time for Riley and Dansby to cool off.

 

[Carp]

It was inevitable. They're lucky the rest of the division has been meh thus far. That said, the bullpen is a legit issue and will continue to screw them without a few moves. That offense and start pitching though...

The offense isn't really that great. They are being carried by Rendon, Soto, and Kendrick. No one else with significant AB's is really doing that well. The rotation, also, has a strong front 3, but they are aren't getting much from their 4th and 5th starters. Anibal is league I guess so he's doing about as well as expected. Not sure how they are doing defensively, but we know that Soto and Adams are huge liabilities. Eaton appears to have lost a step as well. BP is obviously their main weakness and will likely be their undoing unless addressed.

 

[CyYoung31]

Albies isn't even on pace for 2 WAR. I guess that deal isn't such a bargain anymore.

I’m willing to bet he finishes the year with a WAR over 2.

 

[Super]

I’m willing to bet he finishes the year with a WAR over 2.

defense and bat have both been much worse. can defense rebound like offense can?

 

[CyYoung31]

defense and bat have both been much worse. can defense rebound like offense can?

Yes. I’m not buying he suddenly declined defensively at 22.

 

[Super]

Yes. I’m not buying he suddenly declined defensively at 22.

sure, but with offense you can sometimes see where it's been bad luck and whatnot. not really the same with defense. let's hope he's super strong in the 2nd half.

 

[AerchAngel]

We have a young team.

 

[TURBO]

Im curious what Ozzie and Acunas numbers since they signed their contracts.

 

[bravesfanMatt]

Im curious what Ozzie and Acunas numbers since they signed their contracts.

Neither contract kicks in this year really. So they are both pouting until money starts to flow.