Who will be the stud and who will be the dud?

I actually anticipated a lot of people picking Gattis as the dud. He does have his issues with quality starting pitching. Hopefully he can jump on some fastballs in the zone.
 
thethe said:
I actually anticipated a lot of people picking Gattis as the dud. He does have his issues with quality starting pitching. Hopefully he can jump on some fastballs in the zone.
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Gattis has shown an ability to rise to the occasion.
 
nsacpi said:
Gattis has shown an ability to rise to the occasion.
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We aren't talking about Alex here?

All kidding aside, I do agree. Gattis does seem to have that ability. Hopefully it will come through. If we can get production for someone other than Jason/Freddie I think we are going to win a bunch of games this postseason. I just expect Jason/Freddie to do well.
 
thethe said:
Yes he turned it on towards the end of the month and had a big game against Philly but I just don't think he is what people think he is. He has that potential but he hasn't shown it to the Braves yet on a consistent basis.
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That's because he's a shiftless negro who tends to get on his high horse.
 
I guarantee over reactions based on a tiny sample size(4 games). All this stuff is a crapshoot and the timing of it most fans don't understand.

That said ill be pissed if we don't win
 
thethe said:
I actually anticipated a lot of people picking Gattis as the dud. He does have his issues with quality starting pitching. Hopefully he can jump on some fastballs in the zone.
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That's the problem as I see it tho...

I can't imagine Gattis getting ANY fastballs in the zone against the Dodgers starters. All 3 of them have good enough offspeed stuff that there is no reason to challenge him with a fastball...not even once.

I think the more likely scenario is that he ambushes a get-me-over offspeed pitch early in a count because he went up there looking for it knowing he won't see anything straight and hittable.
 
Enscheff said:
That's the problem as I see it tho...

I can't imagine Gattis getting ANY fastballs in the zone against the Dodgers starters. All 3 of them have good enough offspeed stuff that there is no reason to challenge him with a fastball...not even once.

I think the more likely scenario is that he ambushes a get-me-over offspeed pitch early in a count because he went up there looking for it knowing he won't see anything straight and hittable.
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Gattis will get a pitch or three to hit. It just sucks that his other at-bats will also take place batting fourth. :mad0182:
 
As long as that pitch to hit happens with a copule of runners on I think we will be happy. I still have faith in him long term but as of now I worry that he won't be able to do anything against a tough pitching staff.
 
Pitching stud - Medlen - He is a damn good pitcher who is peaking at the right time. He pitched pretty good in the play-in game last year. I think he can be and will be an ace this post season.
Hitting stud - Freeman -

Pitching Dud - The whole pen - I have a bad feeling they are going to blow 1-2 games this series. I am going to **** bricks if I see Ayala or Downs this series.
Hittind Dud - McCann -
 
Stud: Jason Heyward
When he has been healthy, he's shown he can be a guy to carry this team on offense. I really think his time has come. He's ready to take the step we have been waiting for.

Dud: B.J. Upton
See 2013 stats for the reason
 
cajunrevenge said:
Pitching stud - Medlen - He is a damn good pitcher who is peaking at the right time. He pitched pretty good in the play-in game last year. I think he can be and will be an ace this post season.
Hitting stud - Freeman -

Pitching Dud - The whole pen - I have a bad feeling they are going to blow 1-2 games this series. I am going to **** bricks if I see Ayala or Downs this series.
Hittind Dud - McCann -
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Yeah, if that Chipper error never happened Medlen probably pitches a complete game and the Braves win. Really sucked that Chipper went out like that.
 
CrimsonCowboy said:
Stud: Jason Heyward

When he has been healthy, he's shown he can be a guy to carry this team on offense. I really think his time has come. He's ready to take the step we have been waiting for.

Dud: B.J. Upton

See 2013 stats for the reason
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I would be surprised if BJ gets more than a single AB this postseason. My guess is he will PR for Gattis and take over defensively in the OF.
 
thethe said:
Yeah, if that Chipper error never happened Medlen probably pitches a complete game and the Braves win. Really sucked that Chipper went out like that.
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I doubt it would have been a complete game, when you have the best closer in the game you dont let him sit with the season on the line. Maybe any game other than an elimination game. I have so much faith in Medlen right now its crazy. In my mind if we win game 1 vs Kershaw the series is ours.
 
thethe said:
Why is that first comment even necessary? If you don't like what I said then just provide details as opposed to just attacking the poster.
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somebody already posted his batting average since sept 16th, that's a little more substantive than "I am not happy with his swing right now".
 
Stud: Elliot Johnson. Not stud like numbers, but he will do some things at the plate that will really help this team out. His solid defense will continue and he will be a pest on the base paths.

Dud: Evan Gattis because it just makes sense. I am just hoping his defense doesn't cost us a game.
 
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