GDT: 7-29-13 Rockies at Braves, Feeling a little Beachy.

Here we go. First, Beachy is back but I'm still worried what he can contribute this year. He is a great pitcher but will he be able to pitch well over the next 2 months? Second, why start the rookie catcher over the veteran catcher(s) who might have been better "nursing" Beachy through this first start? Third, getting Downs was great but I hope Wren doesn't avoid another trade. This team can really use another terrific reliever since Carpenter is showing his true ability. Fourth, I've got to believe there's a good starting pitcher out there not named Peavy that some team won't abuse us to trade; hope Wren can find him.

PS: Gattis is just not hitting like he was before the DL trip. Disappointing.
 
bravebonebook said:
Here we go. First, Beachy is back but I'm still worried what he can contribute this year. He is a great pitcher but will he be able to pitch well over the next 2 months? Second, why start the rookie catcher over the veteran catcher(s) who might have been better "nursing" Beachy through this first start? Third, getting Downs was great but I hope Wren doesn't avoid another trade. This team can really use another terrific reliever since Carpenter is showing his true ability. Fourth, I've got to believe there's a good starting pitcher out there not named Peavy that some team won't abuse us to trade; hope Wren can find him.

PS: Gattis is just not hitting like he was before the DL trip. Disappointing.
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Gattis had stretches like this before he went to the DL when he got occasional extended playing time. That's why I'm not sold on him as a regular yet
 
bravebonebook said:
Here we go. First, Beachy is back but I'm still worried what he can contribute this year. He is a great pitcher but will he be able to pitch well over the next 2 months? Second, why start the rookie catcher over the veteran catcher(s) who might have been better "nursing" Beachy through this first start? Third, getting Downs was great but I hope Wren doesn't avoid another trade. This team can really use another terrific reliever since Carpenter is showing his true ability. Fourth, I've got to believe there's a good starting pitcher out there not named Peavy that some team won't abuse us to trade; hope Wren can find him.

PS: Gattis is just not hitting like he was before the DL trip. Disappointing.
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This part right here is what really irritates me.
 
At least the Braves' pitchers are doing a good job depressing the averages of Chris Johnson's batting-title competitors.
 
bravebonebook said:
Here we go. First, Beachy is back but I'm still worried what he can contribute this year. He is a great pitcher but will he be able to pitch well over the next 2 months? Second, why start the rookie catcher over the veteran catcher(s) who might have been better "nursing" Beachy through this first start? Third, getting Downs was great but I hope Wren doesn't avoid another trade. This team can really use another terrific reliever since Carpenter is showing his true ability. Fourth, I've got to believe there's a good starting pitcher out there not named Peavy that some team won't abuse us to trade; hope Wren can find him.

PS: Gattis is just not hitting like he was before the DL trip. Disappointing.
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I propose a trade for Tim Lincecum.

And since Gattis came off the DL he's hitting .286/302/.381 (.683). So he's not hitting for power but he's carrying a much better average. But still not getting on base enough.
 
the way I see it we should trade for a starter if we can get one better than Maholm for "for value". Don't know if there's a deal there or not. Peavy's better than Maholm but what's the price? If its just "pay him" I'd do it. Sox might too if nobody offers anything better.
 
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