GDT: Braves vs Cubs 9/2/17

GeorgiaGirl said:
Rest will help you heal. He should not be playing.
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If a doctor says his wrist will heal in a way that makes him better for 2018, then I agree that he should rest. But you don't have any evidence that that's actually true and this completely ignores Freddie's say in things. Your plan may go over well with noted rest lovers like JD Drew, but I highly doubt Freddie would want to be shutdown when he's been medically cleared to play.
 
chop2chip said:
If a doctor says his wrist will heal in a way that makes him better for 2018, then I agree that he should rest. But you don't have any evidence that that's actually true and this completely ignores Freddie's say in things. Your plan may go over well with noted rest lovers like JD Drew, but I highly doubt Freddie would want to be shutdown when he's been medically cleared to play.
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a case where "he doesn't love baseball" is actually true
 
thewupk said:
a case where "he doesn't love baseball" is actually true
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It's still incredible to me that his career high in plate appearances came in his one season with the Braves and all I can remember from that season is how amazing he was and how often he needed days off.
 
Enscheff said:
Sims simply isn't very good. No "if" scenarios can change that fact.

At least there are "if" scenarios where Newk and Folty become quality SPs.
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The same thing over been saying for four years. It is what it is. Agree with the if's of Newk but Folty needs Dr Llewellyn in the worst way.
 
Hopefully we've seen the last of Krol, That should be Sims last start as well. Guy just doesn't have the stuff to compete at all.
 
Braves front office has referenced the added financial flexibility as a reason they moved. If they don't pony up the money to extend Albies/Swanson/Acuna then they will feel the burn from a lot of fan's and justifiably so.
 
Nick is the most admirable below average I have ever watched. If he were an apple he would be a Red Delicious most certainly.
 
jpack1 said:
Hopefully we've seen the last of Krol, That should be Sims last start as well. Guy just doesn't have the stuff to compete at all.
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There are probably only 5-6 pitchers on the entire roster worth keeping. That's why the Braves have the 3rd worst pitching staff in MLB.
 
thethe said:
Braves front office has referenced the added financial flexibility as a reason they moved. If they don't pony up the money to extend Albies/Swanson/Acuna then they will feel the burn from a lot of fan's and justifiably so.
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The FO certainly has done their best to make them as expensive as possible to keep around.
 
Krol, Brothers and JJ should never pitch again for this team...Give Fried or Gohara Sims remaining starts he just isn't a MLB starter
 
chop2chip said:
If the doctors really did clear him to play with confidence that he isn't at risk for reinjury then I couldn't disagree with this sentiment more. What purpose are you serving by sitting him?
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Though this statement from Freeman is evidence enough to advocate shutting hind down. From Bowman:

Freeman said he's steadily losing more strength in his previously fractured wrist. He says, "It feels like I'm swinging a wet newspaper."
 
chop2chip said:
It's still incredible to me that his career high in plate appearances came in his one season with the Braves and all I can remember from that season is how amazing he was and how often he needed days off.
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I loved Drew that year. He was one of my favorites. Then in the playoffs he just sat on the bench when we hit a homerun. The rest of the players were on their feet crazy and jumping and cheering. He just sat there. Still really loved watching him that year.
 
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