GDT 8/28/13: Indians (Masterson) @ Braves (Maholm) 7:10 PM

I actually agree. Gattis needs to drastically change his approach. Its not going to work anymore.
 
bravesnumberone said:
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The Braves' playoff hopes were dealt another serious blow when first baseman and team MVP Freddie Freeman was placed on the 15-day disabled list with severe lacerations to his left index finger, which required surgical reattachment owing to injuries sustained after a failed hug attempt during the team's celebration of their walkoff win over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday. A dejected-looking Freeman was seen leaving a local hospital where he received stitches, a rabies vaccination, and a tetanus shot.
 
Julio3000 said:
The Braves' playoff hopes were dealt another serious blow when first baseman and team MVP Freddie Freeman was placed on the 15-day disabled list with severe lacerations to his left index finger, which required surgical reattachment owing to injuries sustained after a failed hug attempt during the team's celebration of their walkoff win over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday. A dejected-looking Freeman was seen leaving a local hospital where he received stitches, a rabies vaccination, and a tetanus shot.
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So basically, Freddie's finger is the Nathan's hot dog, CJ is Chestnutt/Kobiyashi, and Medlen is supplying the beast with his water.
 
skidlee said:
Compared to the alternatives I don't see anyone who should be the leadoff hitter over schafer
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Yep...until hopefully Heyward comes back for the playoffs, Schafer needs to be leading off every day. Even if he comes back, Schafer should start over BJ in CF in the playoffs if he keeps playing like this.
 
Teheran_49 said:
Oh you mean the three years where Schafer had less than 200 AB's and was constantly in BC's dog house because of his immaturity? Are you a new fan to the Braves or did you just not know this? How about how immature Schafer was and how he got into a home run frenzy and got away from his game. We know what B.J is and how do you know Schafer hasn't turned the corner? I think he's finally matured and becoming the player the Braves were so high on. Please don't even bring up the Houston stats because I'd be depressed if I had to play for Houston as well. Losing night in and night out will make anyone throw in the towel.

If Schafer was given 550-600 AB's I don't think it would be absurd to think he would hit .250-.270 with close to 50 XBH and an OBP .340-.350 and steal over 40 with ease. He will K 100-120 times but I think his defense may be better than Upton's but I'm sure some stat head will show some stats that say other wise but I don't go by that I go by what I see and BJ isn't on Schafer's level as far as range goes. Ok say I give BJ the benefit of the doubt and he hits what he did in 2011 which was .246/23/81 with an OBP of .330(which happened to be the highest since 2008) and he stole 36 bags but k'd 160 times. So would BJ's 2011 season be worth 13 million more than a guy who hits lead-off that would hit no worse than .250 with an OBP of .330+ and swipe well over 40 bases and manufacture runs at the top of the order? If you truly think that then I'm done discussing anything with you.
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LMAO at 50 XBH and 40 SB for Schafer. He'd be one of the better players in the game with those numbers.

Now I KNOW you're insane.
 
I think the next month is going to determine who plays CF for the Braves in the postseason. Fredi has the chance to play BJ and Schafer side by side every day (or almost every day) to see who earns the right to play in October.

When the playoffs start we will see Heyward and Justin in the corners, and the winner of the Schafer/BJ battle in CF. At that point it won't matter who did what 2 years ago, or even 2 months ago. Whomever is hitting better on Oct 1 will be the starter in CF, so there really isn't any point in arguing about it right now.

Both guys are going to get their shot this month, so it's up to each of them to prove themselves.
 
bravesnumberone said:
Gattis not getting enough starts has absolutely nothing to do with the fact he can't take a few pitches to save his life.
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Exactly, I don't believe in swinging your way out of a slump or even shooting your way out of a slump in basketball. If you are failing at what you are doing, you have to change something. Especially in baseball where small mechanics can keep you from making good contact. Sitting on the bench while you figure them out is not the worse thing in the world either. It gives you a chance to figure it out and then when you do get in there it will show. Gattis has not figured it out and should not be getting more playing time.
 
Dunit24 said:
Im cool with the starting lineup Fredi used in this game. We should roll w/that one until JHey gets back.
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except Schafer really isn't any good vs LHP. No easy solution to who plays instead because the last thing I'd want is Simmons going back to leadoff. And if Schafer doesn't play we have no one who is remotely close to a good leadoff man.

Fortunately, there doesn't seem to be any lefties on the horizon. vs RHP play Schafer, BJ and an occasional Terd.
 
jpack1 said:
BJ has been the biggest failure in history of FA signings.
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Dalyn said:
History? Hardly. Vaughn comes to mind. Hampton. Bonilla. The list goes on and on. BJ has several seasons to make it to the top of the list--or to bounce back and get off it altogether.
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Yea, I think people are often a little too quick to invoke the totality of history.
 
gilesfan said:
The Braves are playing the better player right now in Schafer, it's not hard to understand. If Upton showed signs of changing his swing, then maybe he would get some ABs.

As far as Gattis, what has he done in the past 3 months to deserve playing?
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+1. Once we officially or are damn near close to locking up the division then let Gattis,Upton and BJ get all the playing time they need.
 
I wish there was a higher league of message boards we could send Julio too. He's conquered this level and needs to be promoted.
 
Temo said:
I wish there was a higher league of message boards we could send Julio too. He's conquered this level and needs to be promoted.
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SAV should just give Julio a cut of all that internet-money he's raking from this site.
 
jpx7 said:
SAV should just give Julio a cut of all that internet-money he's raking from this site.
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Greedy bastard. It's not enough for him to have his cut of royalties from turning a television into a watch. Now he's raking in the bucks from this joint.
 
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