GDT 8/14/2013: Phillies @ Braves

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[Braves1976]

Not me, still really don't want to lose this game and leaving Carpenter in is the exact kind of move that leads to losing this game.

Agreed. I didn't want the tying run to come to plate before bringing in Kimbrel.

 

[Braves1976]

Good job, just keep winning series boys!

 

[AUTiger7222]

Calling on Uncle Craig to put these little sweet titties to bed...

Hey Fredi, take it easy on Carpenter...Jesus

He has. Tonight was only the 3rd time Carpenter has pitched in the last 7 days.

 

[Heyward]

Don't mind using Kimbrel there.

Another base runner gets on, one swing ties it, gotta secure wins while you can.

He's well rested, off day tommorow.

Only threw 7-8 pitches.

 

[AUTiger7222]

Not me, still really don't want to lose this game and leaving Carpenter in is the exact kind of move that leads to losing this game.

Agreed. Fredi made the right move at the right time.

 

[Krovahn]

Man, I love me some Kimbrel. We gotta sign him long term... can't let a closer like him go.

 

[bravesnumberone]

Another series win. Just keep doing that. Though it would be great to sweep the Nats again this weekend.

 

[tvsportscaster]

I wonder if (1) Mike Aviles would clear waivers, and (2) Cleveland would be interested in trading him if he did.

Cleveland is in the wildcard, it's highly doubtful.

 

[AUTiger7222]

I was worried about the Braves even reaching 60 wins before getting their 50th loss and here we are 3 weeks later and the Braves now have 74 wins and just 47 losses and the best record in baseball. That's what happens when you win 17 of 19 games.

 

[cajunrevenge]

Kimbrel has given up 1 run since May 9th. Thats 33 innings with a 0.27 ERA.

 

[zitothebrave]

Man, I love me some Kimbrel. We gotta sign him long term... can't let a closer like him go.

We need better ownership period. No reason we shouldn't be able to keep 7 key players (Heyward, Justin, Freddie, Simmons, Minor, Julio, and Kimbrel)

Sadly we won't but I'm gonna enjoy Kimbrel while he's here.

 

[50PoundHead]

Cleveland is in the wildcard, it's highly doubtful.

True. I don't see how they get there, but they are in the hunt. Scanning other teams' rosters, Aviles would be a perfect fit. But he does have value, both for Cleveland and other teams who would claim him.

 

[yeezus]

We need better ownership period. No reason we shouldn't be able to keep 7 key players (Heyward, Justin, Freddie, Simmons, Minor, Julio, and Kimbrel)

Sadly we won't but I'm gonna enjoy Kimbrel while he's here.

I think there is a reason though. At some point they will all be making money at the same time. They're on average making 12 mil/each that's 84 mil right there with 3 rotation spots, 4 starters, and a whole bullpen left to fill. Is 12 mil each in 3-4 years reasonable?

 

[50PoundHead]

I doubt Simmons will ever be making $12 M per year. If his offense takes a big step forward, maybe.

 

[Braves1976]

Mark Bowman ‏@mlbbowman

Pastornicky will undergo an MRI exam tomorrow. He stood as he talked to reporters. #Braves are hoping it's a day-to-day deal.

David O'Brien ‏@ajcbraves

Pastornicky said initial feedback from medical staff re:knee was good but he'll have an MRI tomorrow to be sure.For now take it day to day

 

[zbhargrove]

Offense. And when Pastornicky hits 21 hrs in a season i'll buy that he's "much better" than Uggla offensively. You people put so much stock in batting average. It's cute.

Awww... You put so much stock on meaningless game not on the line homers, it's cute. That's what Uggla brings and that's all he brings.

 

[zbhargrove]

Lol. Is this where someone tells me about "situational baseball" again? That's quaint, like when my grandma used to take the phone off the hook during lightning storms so the house wouldn't get hit. Situational baseball does not exist over the course of 162 games, and people that advocate one player over another because of their ability to "put it in play" miss the point. I don't dispute that uggla's been hit & miss this year, but scratch singles don't impress me, regardless of situation. Mickey Mantle once said about Pete Rose that "if he (Mantle) had gone to work every day trying to hit scratch singles, he'd have worn a skirt." Don't confuse "contact" with production.

Actually your Grandmom was right. You shouldn't talk on the phone during a lightning storm if it was a land line. I doubt she thought it would keep the house from getting hit, I think it's more likely the fact that you were too young to understand what she was really protecting you from. I am a meteorologist and yes it is physically possible for you to die if your house is hit while you're on the phone (land line) or taking a bath/shower.

 

[zbhargrove]

If you think my point was only about situational hitting (or contact for that matter), then you missed part of it. I noted that Pastornicky wouldn't need to hit 21 homers to put up a similar OPS as Uggla too. And Pastornicky also brings speed to steal bases.

Funny how baseball fandom works. Strongly opposed on one topic and strongly agree on another.