GDT: 7/31/13 Rockies at Braves

[BremanFan88]

On base percentage should reflect how many times you actually get on base. Is that out of line?

 

[Dalyn]

On base percentage should reflect how many times you actually get on base. Is that out of line?

Absolutely. Even errors are often made because of the hitter's speed. That should count for something.

 

[mossy]

 

[BremanFan88]

Again, we can make the same argument based on Uggla's contract. Would you also defend it? Just trying to see how consistent you'll be here. Further, my point regarding the free agent market isn't less valid. BJ didn't have offers anywhere near ours, so Wren basically bid against himself just like he has in the past (namely the Lowe signing). In fact, Wren's arguments for doing so for Lowe and BJ were basically the same. I am not saying this to bash Wren, I just don't see this as one of his strengths (Wren is much better at trades, etc).

Why wouldn't I defend it? If Uggla has typical Uggla years his contract is fine. You can't say a GM shouldn't sign a guy after the player gets signed and fails to play like he's capable of. It happens. Unless you can tell the future it's something all GM's experience. You can say he bid against himself but at the end of the day it was a perfectly fine contract and wasn't close to an overpay unless you knew exactly that BJ was going to struggle so much.

Fun fact about Dan Uggla: His first two years we got the appropriate value out of him based on his salary.

 

[mossy]

 

[mossy]

Gotta step out, be back in a bit.

 

[Dalyn]

Nice play.

 

[parkvadawg]

Fun game. Good guys doing what good guys do. Very impressive stretch.

 

[BremanFan88]

Did Mac ever say why he went back to the old mask?

 

[bravesnumberone]

LOL Chip.

 

[Braves1976]

Why wouldn't I defend it? If Uggla has typical Uggla years his contract is fine. You can't say a GM shouldn't sign a guy after the player gets signed and fails to play like he's capable of. It happens. Unless you can tell the future it's something all GM's experience. You can say he bid against himself but at the end of the day it was a perfectly fine contract and wasn't close to an overpay unless you knew exactly that BJ was going to struggle so much.

I'll give you credit for being consistent, but I think you understand my arguments too. I don't think we're enough like Tampa Bay, who IMO does it best. Given our budget, I don't think we can afford to make such mistakes unlike some big budget teams. Plus we could've no doubt spent the money better elsewhere.

 

[Dalyn]

Run for him.

 

[BremanFan88]

Freddie would like a Rockies pitcher to actually impress him one of these days...

 

[Dalyn]

What is going on with that great SS out there?

 

[Braves1976]

Did Mac ever say why he went back to the old mask?

The other one was damaged on a foul ball I think. I remember it chipping on the side and him removing it the next inning.

 

[BremanFan88]

I'll give you credit for being consistent, but I think you understand my arguments too. I don't think we're enough like Tampa Bay, who IMO does it best. Given our budget, I don't think we can afford to make such mistakes unlike some big budget teams. Plus we could've no doubt spent the money better elsewhere.

Well according to the sites that keep up with the salary/production ratio. The Braves are one of the leaders in getting the most bang for their buck even with BJ's struggles.

 

[BremanFan88]

The other one was damaged on a foul ball I think. I remember it chipping on the side and him removing it the next inning.

Good. I hate that mask.

 

[Braves1976]

Why not run for both Freeman and Gattis here? Or at least one of them? Let the kid Cunningham or Joey T play. Let Janish finish at short too. We don't have any off days till after Philly and Nats series.

 

[Dalyn]

Why not run for both Freeman and Gattis here? Or at least one of them? Let the kid Cunningham or Joey T play. Let Janish finish at short too. We don't have any off days till after Philly and Nats series.

 

[Dalyn]

Owl.