GDT 8/20/15 @Cubs Folty vs Arrieta
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UNCBlue012
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I am completely fine with giving Folty the opportunities to work through everything. I mean, he's young.
But the dude doesn't look like he's learning ANYTHING from his mistakes. Heck, he's getting worse.
But the dude doesn't look like he's learning ANYTHING from his mistakes. Heck, he's getting worse.
msstate7
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Michael Foltynewicz was tagged for seven runs in 4 2/3 innings by the Cubs on Thursday. We should start calling him by his full name: Future Closer Michael Foltynewicz. Even though his control has been better than expected, he hasn't looked very promising in his 14 starts for the Braves this season. It sounds like he'll stay in the rotation for now, but he's likely best suited for relief work. (Rotoworld)
I like the approach by Hart and Fredi. Let him get tagged and figure it out. If he doesn't have it, we'll know soon enough. We have enough pitching to where we don't need to use him as trade bait if needed.
Anyone concerned he's going to lose confidence or whatever needs to realize the kid needs to grow a pair and learn how to pitch. Also interested to see how Roger handles this moving forward.
Anyone concerned he's going to lose confidence or whatever needs to realize the kid needs to grow a pair and learn how to pitch. Also interested to see how Roger handles this moving forward.
msstate7
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Wish we'd give Bethancourt the same amount of rope that folty gets
I haven't heard anything bad about Folty off the field like Bethancourt.
msstate7
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Maybe so. Folty certainly isn't any better on the field though.
Runnin
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That HR in the 3rd was a pretty darn good pitch that Rizzo was sitting on and just beat him. I'm actually gaining confidence the Folty is gonna come around. I didn't see the 5th but as long as he doesn't get mopey out there he's doing what he has to do to learn.
Julio3000
<B>A Chip Off the Old Rock</B>
Nah, they dumped on Folty pretty hard when he was sent down after his first run in the rotation. Said he didn't take his work between starts seriously enough and implied that Roger wasn't happy with his mentality and work ethic. A lot like Bet, actually.
The guy that defined the Braves Way the most (hard work, hustle, leadership, and quiet demeanor, & professional attitude) is for some odd reason wearing a uniform with a red bird on it, not a tomahawk.
CyYoung31
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So pissed we traded Wainwright.
JohnAdcox
Brian Jordan's New BFF
He apparently wasn’t wearing his makeup. But I imagine he’ll get a makeup test.
(I actually sold a script that was full of makeup puns.)
Julio3000
<B>A Chip Off the Old Rock</B>
At first blush, it may seem like we've gotten away from it, but we're actually building a solid foundation.
This season, though? We put lipstick on a pig.
What I really find hilarious with that whole situation is that certain posters told us that the players the Braves need to try and get are those that don't strike out and play good defense. Because that's how the Royals do it and that's the way the game is headed. Yet we have such a player who also has those qualities that have long been apart of 'the Braves Way' that you alluded to. Yet he's not worth the money he will command on the open market. He's essentially the ideal player you are looking for. I don't think your going to be able to find those kind of players on the scrap heap.
sturg33
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Don't forget... Heyward's offense was "a joke" and we're a better offense after getting rid of the stench from last year's team
thethe'd
Ta Ta.
Also funny is some of those same posters said "I wouldn't give Heyward 18 million let alone 25". Now given how inflated the market is and how much we're paying Markakis the tone has changed to "I would give Jason 18-20 but not 25".
That is funny considering the amount of praise he has put on other hitters who aren't even at the level that Jason was last year.