GDT 8/24/14: wrapping up Reds with Harang vs. Simon

[Dalyn]

Simmons turns the double-play there. So ridiculous that he is out there.

 

[CrimsonCowboy]

Sigh.....................................

 

[NinersSBChamps]

Meh. No anger anymore. No emotion really at all.

 

[bravesnumberone]

Simmons turns the double-play there. So ridiculous that he is out there.

Our manager doesn't have time for silly pennant races.

 

[Dalyn]

That's 31 losses from just our current rotation. Half of our season losses.

Screw Frank Wren and his dumb offensive philosophy.

How many did we WIN?

Fourteen for Teheran.

Eleven for Harang.

Ten for Santana.

Six for Minor.

Six for Wood.

47-31 when getting a quality start. 60%

 

[Lville21]

CJ should've gone home with it knowing the pitcher was on deck and how fast Cozart is -- it didn't help that CJ hesitated.

 

[bravesnumberone]

Simon made the All-Star team, he's good.

Leake is a solid backend starter.

Reds have a pretty solid rotation 1-5.

You have to be able to hit good pitching. They aren't world beaters, either.

 

[Dalyn]

Rare non-quality start from Harang. He deserved better that inning.

 

[NinersSBChamps]

CJ should've gone home with it knowing the pitcher was on deck and how fast Cozart is -- it didn't help that CJ hesitated.

Possibly. It won't matter though. Braves aren't even getting a runner to third base the rest of the game.

 

[stpeteirish]

CJ should've gone home with it knowing the pitcher was on deck and how fast Cozart is -- it didn't help that CJ hesitated.

that's 3 runs in the last 31 innings for our boys. They were hot, and now they're not. And when they're not, they're really not.

 

[Dalyn]

that's 3 runs in the last 31 innings for our boys. They were hot, and now they're not. And when they're not, they're really not.

Yep.

Chunky, Choppy, and Crappy.

 

[bravesnumberone]

that's 3 runs in the last 31 innings for our boys. They were hot, and now they're not. And when they're not, they're really not.

Just the nature of the offense with a bunch of guys that strike out a lot. Just can't remain steady. Offense needs to be seriously reconstructed if we're ever going to compete for a championship.

 

[sturg33]

Same offense as last year, which was quite good

 

[bravesnumberone]

Like clockwork. Throw him that pitch, and he won't hit it.

 

[Dalyn]

Just the nature of the offense with a bunch of guys that strike out a lot. Just can't remain steady. Offense needs to be seriously reconstructed if we're every going to compete for a championship.

I would replace BJ as the starter and put him on the bench. Then grab someone who can play third and kill righties to spell CJ (and platoon with him if need be). That will improve the bench dramatically and improve the team in the two offensive areas they really CAN improve.

 

[NinersSBChamps]

Evan should just sit down on second base because he isn't going anywhere

 

[bravesnumberone]

Same offense as last year, which was quite good

They had some significant dry spells. We won a lot of games with a nearly untouchable bullpen.

CJ had a solid year last year as well. We also had McCann.

Lineup is at it's best when it's Heyward/Justin/Freddie in top 3.....but......

 

[Dalyn]

Like clockwork. Throw him that pitch, and he won't hit it.

You have to think Walker ****ed with him. We get him in a trade and he puts up a fantastic year. One off-season with Walker, and he is putting up his worst year.

 

[NinersSBChamps]

Same offense as last year, which was quite good

And this offense is terrible.

 

[stpeteirish]

Same offense as last year, which was quite good

Same players, way less production. Wha happened?