Midseason Decisions

Super said:
I think some of that is just the fact that the team has, so far, exceeded expectations. Is there any measure of how many games a manager costs their team with their in-game decision and lineup construction? I think the argument could be made that managing personalities and the locker room means a lot. I'm far from thrilled with Snitker, but if the players really like him and the team isn't ****ting the bed then what do you do?
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there is no doubt the team plays looser under him....under fredi the team always played tight and afraid
 
Super said:
I think some of that is just the fact that the team has, so far, exceeded expectations. Is there any measure of how many games a manager costs their team with their in-game decision and lineup construction? I think the argument could be made that managing personalities and the locker room means a lot. I'm far from thrilled with Snitker, but if the players really like him and the team isn't ****ting the bed then what do you do?
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It's not like Bobby Cox was some kind of strategic genius, so your point has to have some merit.
 
nsacpi said:
there is no doubt the team plays looser under him....under fredi the team always played tight and afraid
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I wonder how much of Melvin's problems stem from Fredi's handling? Don't get me wrong. I hated the signing and I thought Melvin was a piece of work, but I think Fredi kind of rubbed Melvin's nose in it. I seem to remember a bit of problem when Fredi didn't stick up for Alex Wood as well.

I've always thought that managers who weren't good players fall into two categories: (1) guys who worship physical talent and let guys play until they've proven they can't (Bobby Cox) and (2) guys who resent talented players who don't have to scrap for everything. I think Fredi is with the latter. Bobby had a penchant from throwing a Lockhart out there, but he gave all his stars very long leashes.
 
50PoundHead said:
I wonder how much of Melvin's problems stem from Fredi's handling? Don't get me wrong. I hated the signing and I thought Melvin was a piece of work, but I think Fredi kind of rubbed Melvin's nose in it. I seem to remember a bit of problem when Fredi didn't stick up for Alex Wood as well.

I've always thought that managers who weren't good players fall into two categories: (1) guys who worship physical talent and let guys play until they've proven they can't (Bobby Cox) and (2) guys who resent talented players who don't have to scrap for everything. I think Fredi is with the latter. Bobby had a penchant from throwing a Lockhart out there, but he gave all his stars very long leashes.
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Very insightful... seriously. Makes sense and I agree.
 
jpx7 said:
1. Sell.

2. Anyone over 30.

3. Absolutely not.

4. Unsure, but lean towards no.

5. Next May.

6. Extent Flowers.

7. For 2017? Sims, just to see; and Medlen, amongst the retread pipeline.
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7. Just to see Lucas Sims give up 15 homers in his first 30 innings? I can't think of a worse fit for this ballpark.
 
WaitingFor2017 said:
Seeing as how the Atlanta Braves are 42-45 at the All-Star Break (9.5 GB in Division, 8 GB 2nd Wild Card Spot), how you would answer the following questions based on what you have seen so far of the club, front office, etc. of this season?

1. Would you buy for future years at the trade deadline or sell our pieces?

2. Who would you try to trade by July 31 or the August Waiver deadline?

3. Would you re-sign Brian Snitker to manage this club in 2018 and beyond?

4. Would you retain Chuck Hernandez as pitching coach?

5. When would you call up Ozhaino Albies?

6. What young players would you be willing to buy out Arb years/first year or two of FA for (if any)?

7. Who is the next SP in the pipeline that you would call up to the big club?
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1. Yes.

2. Phillips, Garcia, Adams, Johnson, Markakis. I'd really like to keep Suzuki and Flowers.

3. I know this is a lonely opinion, but yes.

4. Who is available to replace him? Seriously?

5. After Phillips is traded and Swanson moves to second to cover his defensive shortcomings.

6. Folty for sure, After that, anyone willing to make a team-friendly deal.

7. I'm posting before I read the thread. Is anyone not saying Sims?
 
Super said:
Not sure if you're being facetious, but there is a human element to this stuff.
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i was being serious...some of Snit's in-game moves frustrate me (my pet peeves are the pinch hitting appearances against right handed pitching given to Lane Adams and Bonifacio), but I think he does a very good job getting in terms of getting the players to play hard and relaxed. As opposed to tight and scared and demoralized, which I thought happened a lot under Fredi.
 
nsacpi said:
i was being serious...some of Snit's in-game moves frustrate me (my pet peeves are the pinch hitting appearances against right handed pitching given to Lane Adams and Bonifacio), but I think he does a very good job getting in terms of getting the players to play hard and relaxed. As opposed to tight and scared and demoralized, which I thought happened a lot under Fredi.
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As I fan, I don't ask a whole lot. I just want a team that looks like it's ready to compete and plays the game with some sense of order and ardor. Snitker at least has them doing that.

There are some things I wish he'd do, like remove Kemp when we have a late lead or not go through three pitchers in an inning, but he's a bit hamstrung given the limits of the players.

All that said, I don't think he's the long term answer.
 
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