Braves

[msstate7]

Snit still dumb. He double switched in the 8th after Swanson double. He could have just ph Culberson for viz in 9th, and Swanson would still be in game

[Bulldog1]

Snit still dumb. He double switched in the 8th after Swanson double. He could have just ph Culberson for viz in 9th, and Swanson would still be in game

Yep. Crazy.

[Bulldog1]

I think that hit the bat

[msstate7]

I think that hit the bat

Yep.

Inciarte being so impatient is very frustrating at times

[Bulldog1]

Yep.

Inciarte being so impatient is very frustrating at times

I’m still furious at Borjous for that baserunning blunder.

[msstate7]

I’m still furious at Borjous for that baserunning blunder.

I would cut him and bring up Santana. I like Santana though

[Bulldog1]

I would cut him and bring up Santana. I like Santana though

That was his one job- slide in correctly. He failed, and serves no purpose to this team if he can’t do any better than that.

[Really Clark?]

That was his one job- tag up successfully. He failed, and serves no purpose to this team if he can’t do any better than that.

He was trying to score from first, he wasn’t tagging up. He got unlucky on the slide but where he messed up was the sliding straight at the plate instead of going to the back of the plate.

[msstate7]

He was trying to score from first, he wasn’t tagging up. He got unlucky on the slide but where he messed up was the sliding straight at the plate instead of going to the back of the plate.

Going feet first too. I know it is safer, but legs bounce and crap like that happens

[Bulldog1]

He was trying to score from first, he wasn’t tagging up. He got unlucky on the slide but where he messed up was the sliding straight at the plate instead of going to the back of the plate.

Yea you right. I was confused. I don’t know why I thought he tagged up.

[msstate7]

I think the Braves can be a .500 team this year, but this is danger zone right now. Most likely Suzuki will go on dL tomorrow. We really need 1 of Suzuki and flowers back soon. Need gohara and camargo too. Cannot go on extended losing streak waiting on acuna and guys to get healthy

[Bulldog1]

I think the Braves can be a .500 team this year, but this is danger zone right now. Most likely Suzuki will go on dL tomorrow. We really need 1 of Suzuki and flowers back soon. Need gohara and camargo too. Cannot go on extended losing streak waiting on acuna and guys to get healthy

I see around .500 also. I think it’ll be a fun team to watch this year, just need to find a way to make it until Suzuki or Flowers get back.

[parabrave]

I think the Braves can be a .500 team this year, but this is danger zone right now. Most likely Suzuki will go on dL tomorrow. We really need 1 of Suzuki and flowers back soon. Need gohara and camargo too. Cannot go on extended losing streak waiting on acuna and guys to get healthy

If Scruffy keeps on doing what he did tonite I give them above 500.

[msstate7]

If Scruffy keeps on doing what he did tonite I give them above 500.

We are about to be miss state bad at catcher though. Flowers heard a pop, so no telling how long he is out. No idea on Suzuki

[msstate7]

Maybe we sign Cameron rupp. He is not that good, but a heck of a lot better than kade Scivicque

[Bulldog1]

Maybe we sign Cameron rupp. He is not that good, but a heck of a lot better than kade Scivicque

Who’s catching at Gwinnett?

[msstate7]

Who’s catching at Gwinnett?

Scivicque and brantly (not sure if he was optioned or cut though)

[Bulldog1]

Scivicque and brantly (not sure if he was optioned or cut though)

Sounds like bad options either way, but I admit I know nothing about either of them

[msstate7]

Sounds like bad options either way, but I admit I know nothing about either of them

Scivicque was a good player at LSU. Unfortunately mlb is not sec ball. Brantly has actually played mlb before with Miami

[msstate7]

I posted this on brave board...

Looking over a FA list, here are the catchers available and their ops and fWAR last season.

Carlos Ruiz - .665 0.5 (54 games)
Geovany Soto - .676 0.0 (48 games)
Ryan hanigan - .671 -0.1 (33 games)
Hank conger - Arizona AAA
Chris herrman - .618 -0.6 (106 games)
Cameron Rupp - .716 0.8 (88 games)
Michael ohlman - .462 0.0 (7 games)
Tony Sanchez - AAA and 1 game for braves
Taylor Davis - .539 -0.1 (8 games)
Michael mchenry - rays AAA
Josh thole - .474 -0.5 (50 games)
Derek Norris - .638 0.1 (53 games)


Without looking at framing stats, I would call Ruiz, rupp, or Norris

[Bulldog1]

I posted this on brave board...

Looking over a FA list, here are the catchers available and their ops and fWAR last season.

Carlos Ruiz - .665 0.5 (54 games)
Geovany Soto - .676 0.0 (48 games)
Ryan hanigan - .671 -0.1 (33 games)
Hank conger - Arizona AAA
Chris herrman - .618 -0.6 (106 games)
Cameron Rupp - .716 0.8 (88 games)
Michael ohlman - .462 0.0 (7 games)
Tony Sanchez - AAA and 1 game for braves
Taylor Davis - .539 -0.1 (8 games)
Michael mchenry - rays AAA
Josh thole - .474 -0.5 (50 games)
Derek Norris - .638 0.1 (53 games)


Without looking at framing stats, I would call Ruiz, rupp, or Norris
Of that list, I think Ruiz would be my first call.

[Bulldog1]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DZo9sHbX0AI90sy?format=jpg
Tucker moves up to 5 hole and Dansby moves up to #6. Stewart catching, batting 8th.

[msstate7]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DZo9sHbX0AI90sy?format=jpg
Tucker moves up to 5 hole and Dansby moves up to #6. Stewart catching, batting 8th.

Wish they would tell deal with Suzuki

[Bulldog1]

Wish they would tell deal with Suzuki

https://twitter.com/680TheFan/status/980169223170412547?s=20

[Bulldog1]

This is really great news.

[msstate7]

https://twitter.com/680TheFan/status/980169223170412547?s=20

Thanks

[Bully13]

Hijack. Braves reporters suffers bad injury. hit by foul ball right in the eye.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/braves-reporter-kelsey-wingert-has-broken-eye-socket-after-being-hit-by-foul-ball/ar-AAvjswV?ocid=spartanntp

[Bulldog1]

https://twitter.com/Braves/status/980169754467061762?s=20
More good news. Brothers optioned to Gwinnett

[parabrave]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DZo9sHbX0AI90sy?format=jpg
Tucker moves up to 5 hole and Dansby moves up to #6. Stewart catching, batting 8th.

I would've kept scruffy right where he was.

[msstate7]

I would've kept scruffy right where he was.

Need to keep him between tucker and Flaherty to break up the 2 lh hitters

[Bulldog1]

We need McCarthy to have a strong start today. I feel like we can score 3 or 4 runs, just need to shut them down

[msstate7]

Dansby a double

[Bulldog1]

Snitker had a right to be mad

[Bulldog1]

Kapler won’t make it to the all-star break

[msstate7]

Kapler won’t make it to the all-star break

Might not

[Bulldog1]

Might not

We play them 6 more times this month. I already can’t stand that dude, but he’ll give us some wins.

[Bulldog1]

Preston Tucker can flat out hit.

[parabrave]

Can we play the Phillies everygame?

[msstate7]

Can we play the Phillies everygame?

Unfortunately, Nats up next. Hopefully Newcomb brings it Monday

[Bulldog1]

Offensive Juggernaut *

[Bulldog1]

Braves take 2 out of 3, Nats come to town for 3 games starting Monday. Let’s go!

[msstate7]

In 9 sec games, State has scored 17 runs. The braves scored 15 tonight

[Bulldog1]

In 9 sec games, State has scored 17 runs. The braves scored 15 tonight

That is absolutely heartbreaking.

[Bulldog1]

Braves trade Schimpf for Perez

MLBRosterMoves
@MLBRosterMoves
.@Angels acquire INF Ryan Schimpf from @Braves for catcher Carlos Perez; option him to Triple-A Salt Lake.
10:20 PM ? Mar 31, 2018

[parabrave]

Someone on DOB Twitter just posted that Walt Weiss has now managed more games this year than Snikter.

[Bulldog1]

Nats sweep Reds. Reds are trash though, so we’ll see how they fare against us tomorrow. Want to see a strong start from Newcomb. Also, Suzuki may be back tomorrow.

[Bulldog1]

Braves select the contract of Anibal Sanchez and designate Miguel Socolovich.

[Commercecomet24]

This Braves team may not be the best in baseball but it looks like their gonna be fun to watch! I say we finish at .500.

[parabrave]

Nats sweep Reds. Reds are trash though, so we’ll see how they fare against us tomorrow. Want to see a strong start from Newcomb. Also, Suzuki may be back tomorrow.

Maybe the Phillies were really trash. Dam Newcomb, 5 runs in 3 innings. And our bats finally going against good pitching/

[shoeless joe]

I'm in show me mode with newcomb. Great stuff but can't put it together. He's thrown his change this past inning and looked good.

[Bulldog1]

Maybe the Phillies were really trash. Dam Newcomb, 5 runs in 3 innings. And our bats finally going against good pitching/

Phillies and Gabe Kapler both haha. We’ve hurt ourselves tonight.

[msstate7]

I'm in show me mode with newcomb. Great stuff but can't put it together. He's thrown his change this past inning and looked good.

1st inning was bad. His location has been pretty good since... well except ball to Harper.

[Bulldog1]

2nd and 3rd no outs and can’t even score- pathetic.

[msstate7]

2nd and 3rd no outs and can’t even score- pathetic.

Bad night. Hopefully Sanchez gives us a few good innings so this night is not a complete loss

[Bulldog1]

Bad night. Hopefully Sanchez gives us a few good innings so this night is not a complete loss

Freddie’s error started the game and it went down hill from there. That first inning was like watching a little league team on the field. But I expect us to look better tomorrow.

[parabrave]

Well Terhen getting off to a spectacular start/

[Bulldog1]

Well Terhen getting off to a spectacular start/

I’ll be glad when he goes somewhere else.

[parabrave]

I’ll be glad when he goes somewhere else.

Remember he is our stud pitcher.

[Bulldog1]

Remember he is our stud pitcher.

Speaks volumes doesn’t it.

[parabrave]

Way to go Tucker.

[Bulldog1]

Way to go Tucker.

Bottom part of the order is really looking good these first 5 games.

[parabrave]

Bottom part of the order is really looking good these first 5 games.

I know you need to break up the righty lefty order but DS needs to hit 7 or 8. He just does better in that hole.

[parabrave]

And there goes FF.

[Bulldog1]

Atlanta Bombers are hitting well, Rotation and bullpen steps up and we have a solid team.

[Bulldog1]

Nice job by Carle to come in and clean up Julio’s disaster in 2 pitches.

[parabrave]

Dam where is MSSTATE7. Thought he would be enjoying this.

[msstate7]

Dam where is MSSTATE7. Thought he would be enjoying this.

I am enjoying it, but cannot get too excited with Julio looking terrible. Need him

[parabrave]

I am enjoying it, but cannot get too excited with Julio looking terrible. Need him

They did name Sanchez to be our 5th starter.

[msstate7]

What a play by Albies

[Bulldog1]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DZ8Xy1oXUAAfaxn?format=jpg
We get to see Carlos Perez for the first time Today.
And Culberson subs for Swanson at SS.

[msstate7]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DZ8Xy1oXUAAfaxn?format=jpg
We get to see Carlos Perez for the first time Today.
And Culberson subs for Swanson at SS.

Weird. Swanson hit a HR off MS in ST. Oh well

[Bulldog1]

Weird. Swanson hit a HR off MS in ST. Oh well

I wonder if it was just a planned off day?

[msstate7]

I wonder if it was just a planned off day?

Probably a good thing. MS was not gonna challenge Swanson up and in with another fastball... would have been sliders

[Bulldog1]

Probably a good thing. MS was not gonna challenge Swanson up and in with another fastball... would have been sliders

He smashed that slider last night, granted it was off AJ Cole, but still.

[msstate7]

He smashed that slider last night, granted it was off AJ Cole, but still.

That was nice. I still wanna see him hit some non-hung sliders. I like where he is so far though, except for no walks

[Bulldog1]

To me, Albies plate discipline is equivalent to Mangum’s. But it was good to see him battle in that last AB last night and get a double.

[Tbonewannabe]

That lineup isn't too bad. Braves just need some pitchers to get it together and they could make the Wildcard maybe especially if you add Acuna to the lineup.

[msstate7]

That lineup isn't too bad. Braves just need some pitchers to get it together and they could make the Wildcard maybe especially if you add Acuna to the lineup.

Hopefully we can continue to get production from Flaherty and Stewart till camargo and Suzuki/flowers are healthy. I am getting interested in what we do once acuna is up with Markakis and tucker. Really wish one of them were RH

[parabrave]

Probably a good thing. MS was not gonna challenge Swanson up and in with another fastball... would have been sliders

Thats the only pitch he has been hitting granted they were at ribcage level on the outer edge of the plate. He has struckout on every other pitch.

[msstate7]

Thats the only pitch he has been hitting granted they were at ribcage level on the outer edge of the plate. He has struckout on every other pitch.

Here is his contact % vs sliders this season...

https://s31.postimg.org/a5xo5tm9n/AAF54_A59-_EBF3-43_D3-_AB8_D-_E319_D2_DC40_B1.png (https://postimg.org/image/f4l6kcq2f/)

https://www.fangraphs.com/zonegrid.aspx?playerid=18314&position=SS&ss=2018-03-29&se=2018-04-03&type=3&hand=all&count=all&blur=1&grid=10&view=bat&pitch=SL&season=all&data=pi

[Bulldog1]

Hopefully we can continue to get production from Flaherty and Stewart till camargo and Suzuki/flowers are healthy. I am getting interested in what we do once acuna is up with Markakis and tucker. Really wish one of them were RH

We need to push for the NL to have a DH. It needs to happen.

[shoeless joe]

We need to push for the NL to have a DH. It needs to happen.

Negative

[Bulldog1]

Negative

Why?

[parabrave]

We need to push for the NL to have a DH. It needs to happen.

Like I stated he is killing it with those high outside pitches. What I like that he is doing is with his swing. It is a more level swing. On his popups he goes back to his golf swing. Oh Yeah the Starters better start eating up more innings otherwise we won't have a Bullpen by May.

[Tbonewannabe]

Why?

On one side, I like having a different managing style for each league. On the other hand, I don't like having an inning where runs are at a premium so you might pull Kershaw in the 5th or 6th. That actually almost happened the other day. Kershaw had 80ish pitches after the 5th and was batting. If the hitter in front of him had reached then they would have had 2 men on with 1 out down by 1. Kershaw ended up getting a hit and tying the game but most pitchers look like I would trying to hit MLB pitching.

[Bulldog1]

From Braves twitter:

The #Braves today selected the contract of Luke Jackson from Triple-A Gwinnett and designated C Chris Stewart for assignment. Jackson will wear No. 64.

[Bulldog1]

On one side, I like having a different managing style for each league. On the other hand, I don't like having an inning where runs are at a premium so you might pull Kershaw in the 5th or 6th. That actually almost happened the other day. Kershaw had 80ish pitches after the 5th and was batting. If the hitter in front of him had reached then they would have had 2 men on with 1 out down by 1. Kershaw ended up getting a hit and tying the game but most pitchers look like I would trying to hit MLB pitching.

I would rather have the DH because: What if the pitcher gets HBP and gets seriously hurt?
What if he trips running to first base and breaks a bone? How about he slides into home and collides with the catcher? I would just rather get rid of the pitcher hitting all together.

[shoeless joe]

Why?

I enjoy the NL style of play way more than AL. Much more goes into strategy and making changes/adjustments. A deeper bench and pen is more important in the NL and therefore I think it takes a more complete team to sustain success.

I have no problem with the DH in AL as it differentiates the leagues.

[msstate7]

From Braves twitter:

Not sure about this

[Bulldog1]

Tucker is killing the baseball

[Tbonewannabe]

I would rather have the DH because: What if the pitcher gets HBP and gets seriously hurt?
What if he trips running to first base and breaks a bone? How about he slides into home and collides with the catcher? I would just rather get rid of the pitcher hitting all together.

It is all part of the game. Every other player has those same possibilities. It is similar to saying you can only 2 hand touch the QB in football.

[Commercecomet24]

Braves playing good ball right now. Hitting well and playing hard. Fun to watch. Took the series from the Nats.

[msstate7]

Soroka is Gwinnett opening day starter
Fried is Mississippi opening day starter

[Bulldog1]

I’m interested in following Alex Jackson this year and see how he progresses.

[parabrave]

I’m interested in following Alex Jackson this year and see how he progresses.

I'm going with Pache

[msstate7]

I'm going with Pache

Gonna have a crazy good year.

I am gonna keep my eye on riley.

[Bulldog1]

Watching the Rockies right now, we’re goong to have our hands full this weekend. Good news is Teheran generally pitches pretty good there. Maybe he can get back on track.

[ScoobaDawg]

Who all is active from MSU right now in the majors?

[Bulldog1]

Who all is active from MSU right now in the majors?

Off the top of my head:
Holder
Gravemen
Hudson
Stratton
Who else?

[msstate7]

Frazier
Moreland

[Bulldog1]

Frazier
Moreland
Who’s Moreland playing with now?

[Bulldog1]

Renfroe
Is Tyler Moore still playing?

[msstate7]

Who’s Moreland playing with now?

Red sox

[ScoobaDawg]

Thanks..havent seen Boyd update the old dawgs report in a while.

[Dawg61]

Renfroe
Is Tyler Moore still playing?

Moore is a free agent. He's done. Brandon Woodruff is in Brewers bullpen right now.

[Bulldog1]

https://www.talkingchop.com/2018/4/5/17203044/mlb-trade-rumors-bryce-harper-free-agency-braves
Woah!

[msstate7]

Wright is Mississippi starter tonight, not fried

[Bulldog1]

Wright is Mississippi starter tonight, not fried

I didn’t see William Contreras on a roster. Did I overlook him?

[msstate7]

I didn’t see William Contreras on a roster. Did I overlook him?
I did not look at all of them, but read he was not listed

[BoomBoom]

Gonna have a crazy good year.

I am gonna keep my eye on riley.

Nah, I think everyone expecting a repeat of Acuna's breakout will be disappointed. I think he'll be the CF version of Andrelton Simmons. Which is a very good thing.

[Bulldog1]

Stats from tonight, stolen from another site.


CLASS AAA

Idle

CLASS AA

Mississippi 3, Tennessee 0

SP: Wright 3.2 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
WP: Michael Mader (1-0) 2.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K
Hursh 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K
Graham (Save, 1) 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K

Demeritte 0-3, BB
Reed 0-3, BB, SB
Austin Riley 1-4, 2B, R
Jackson 0-3, R, HBP
Tyler Neslony 2-4, 2B, R
Snyder 0-4, RBI
Alay Lago 1-4, 2 RBI
Rondon 0-3

ADVANCED CLASS A

Florida 3, Daytona 2
Jared James go-ahead RBI 2B in 9th

SP: Walker 3.2 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 4 K
Kennedy 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K
McLaughlin 1.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K
WP: Justin Kelly (1-0) 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K

Camargo (3B) 1-4, BB, 2 K
Pache 2-5, R
Cumberland 1-3, 2 R, BB, HBP
James 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI
Davidson 0-4, BB
Herbert 1-4, RBI
Didder 0-4, 3 K
Mooney 0-4
Seymour 0-4

CLASS A

Rome 5, Hagerstown 2

SP: Muller 3.1 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
WP: Tanner Allison (1-0) 2.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Rangel 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Burrows (Save, 1) 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K

Isranel Wilson 1-3, 3B, R, 2 RBI, HBP
D. Cruz 1-4, RBI
Waters 2-3, 3B, R, HBP
Lugbauer 1-3, RBI
Ramos 1-4, 2B
G. Schwartz 0-3, R, BB
J.C. Encarnacion 2-4, 2B, R (2 E @ 3B)
Hoekstra 1-3, 2B, R
Delgado 1-4, RBI

[msstate7]

Was hoping wright would be a little better, but first AA start

[Bulldog1]

Will we see Camargo Saturday or Sunday, or later next week?

[BuckyIsAB****]

https://www.talkingchop.com/2018/4/5/17203044/mlb-trade-rumors-bryce-harper-free-agency-braves
Woah!

I think we would have to trade Teheran to have the kind of money Harper will get in free agency. Maybe not. Im no cap expert but he is going to get a shit ton

[msstate7]

Will we see Camargo Saturday or Sunday, or later next week?

No idea. As long as flaherty is hitting, not sure you change it up

[ScoobaDawg]

Let's go. Team!

[parabrave]

Will we see Camargo Saturday or Sunday, or later next week?

The AA team is in Biloxi next week/ Going to 2 of the games. Wished Pache was up already so I could see him.

[msstate7]

Amid all this C34 drama, all I care about is this road trip for the Braves. 9 games at Colorado, Washington, and Chicago Cubs. We really need to do no worse than 3-6. If we get home at no worse than 7-8, I think we have a chance to stick around .500 this season esp considering we should be adding gohara, camargo, acuna, and hopefully flowers

[Bulldog1]

Amid all this C34 drama, all I care about is this road trip for the Braves. 9 games at Colorado, Washington, and Chicago Cubs. We really need to do no worse than 3-6. If we get home at no worse than 7-8, I think we have a chance to stick around .500 this season esp considering we should be adding gohara, camargo, acuna, and hopefully flowers

How did Cubs do last series? I know they split 2-2 with Miami to open year.

[Commercecomet24]

Amid all this C34 drama, all I care about is this road trip for the Braves. 9 games at Colorado, Washington, and Chicago Cubs. We really need to do no worse than 3-6. If we get home at no worse than 7-8, I think we have a chance to stick around .500 this season esp considering we should be adding gohara, camargo, acuna, and hopefully flowers

I'm being optimistic and say we go 5-4 on the road trip. The guys got a little mojo working right now.

[smootness]

The things I care about this year, in order:

Acuna
Dansby
Albies
Pache
Gohara
Wright
Soroka
Riley
Touki

It's just still hard for me to put too much stock into what the MLB team is doing because I don't think it's going to be a playoff team. If we surprise and hang around, I'll definitely start getting into the wins and losses more, but right now I'm still in young gun mode.

[msstate7]

The things I care about this year, in order:

Acuna
Dansby
Albies
Pache
Gohara
Wright
Soroka
Riley
Touki

It's just still hard for me to put too much stock into what the MLB team is doing because I don't think it's going to be a playoff team. If we surprise and hang around, I'll definitely start getting into the wins and losses more, but right now I'm still in young gun mode.

If the mlb guys play well on your list, the Braves could potentially be a wildcard dark horse. I would add Newcomb and camargo to the list too. I think these 2 will be better than they get credit for

[Bulldog1]

If the mlb guys play well on your list, the Braves could potentially be a wildcard dark horse. I would add Newcomb and camargo to the list too. I think these 2 will be better than they get credit for

I feel like Folty has turned the corner. Teheran on the other hand, turned the wrong corner.

[shoeless joe]

I feel like Folty has turned the corner. Teheran on the other hand, turned the wrong corner.

Best case scenario he reels off 8/10 good starts in a row and the braves can get a little something in a deal

[Bulldog1]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaHItUvWAAEpJQ9?format=jpg
Kurt Suzuki back today.

[msstate7]

Swanson 6 games = 4 multi hit games

[Bulldog1]

Swanson 6 games = 4 multi hit games

Batting near .350 looking great so far.

[BuckyIsAB****]

I think Dansby and Folty are my new favs. I used to be all in on the Braves till Chipper retired. Havent had a real passion for it since. I like Freddie Freeman but I think he's everyones favorite so

[parabrave]

Batting near .350 looking great so far.

The bottom of the order is killing it. What to do with Flaherty when Camargo gets back?

[msstate7]

The bottom of the order is killing it. What to do with Flaherty when Camargo gets back?

Surely flahety goes back to normal soon. I am more interested in who sits for acuna

[Bulldog1]

Surely flahety goes back to normal soon. I am more interested in who sits for acuna

Me too. I wouldn’t be shocked letting him rotate with Tucker and Markakis. If Tucker cools down, he’ll go there.

[Bulldog1]

Braves lead MLB in runs scored through 7 games with 56. Wow!

[parabrave]

Surely flahety goes back to normal soon. I am more interested in who sits for acuna

Well Camargo can also play every position in the infield, so if Flaherty can keep this up Cama can pay everyday in relief of someone (albies). Tucker has earned a spot on the team also.

[Bulldog1]

Well Camargo can also play every position in the infield, so if Flaherty can keep this up Cama can pay everyday in relief of someone (albies). Tucker has earned a spot on the team also.

Yep. Having a tough time finding playing time for really good players is a good problem to have if you ask me!

[Bulldog1]

Acuna was 0-4 in Gwinnett opened tonight.

[msstate7]

Soroka 5.0 ip 3 h 0 er 1 bb 5 k

[Bulldog1]

Soroka 5.0 ip 3 h 0 er 1 bb 5 k

Great game. Gwinnett win 3-1

[Bulldog1]

Jasseel De La Cruz (W, 1-0) 5 IP 0 H 0R 1 BB 8 K

[Bulldog1]

We’re letting Perez catch tonight. Oh boy.

[Bulldog1]

I hate replay!!!

[Bulldog1]

Camargo with an off night tonight. Will DH tomorrow says Snitker.

[Bulldog1]

Absolute freaking garbage. They are screwing us tonight.

[smootness]

Me too. I wouldn’t be shocked letting him rotate with Tucker and Markakis. If Tucker cools down, he’ll go there.

Acuna isn’t rotating anywhere. He’s an easy everyday starter day 1.

[Bulldog1]

This game should be 2-2

[Bulldog1]

What an awful game.

[msstate7]

What an awful game.

Snit overmanaging... the double switch to pull tucker while losing in the 6th was ridiculous. Snit then walked parra, and pitched around story with story having 2 strikes and late on every fastball.

[Bulldog1]

Snit overmanaging... the double switch to pull tucker while losing in the 6th was ridiculous. Snit then walked parra, and pitched around story with story having 2 strikes and late on every fastball.

• Double switch was ignorant. He does this every game and it never works.
• Walking Parra, I don’t understand the motive.
• Story was killing us, but you don’t pitch around Story in a 1-2 count. Absolutely mind-boggling.
And not to mention the umpires screwed us in every way possible. Oh well, on to the next game.

[Commercecomet24]

Hate watching pitchers that can throw 100mph get in binds by throwing breaking balls. Gotta go with your best pitch in jams. Braves are fun to watch though, never out of a game. Get the win tomorrow.

[parabrave]

Did you (all posters) see that pitch that sanchez threw for the third out in the 5th. A 62 MPH bottom fall out breaking ball. Talk about making a batter look like a fool. He did a good job last night as well as scruffy and Flaherty.

[Bulldog1]

Did you (all posters) see that pitch that sanchez threw for the third out in the 5th. A 62 MPH bottom fall out breaking ball. Talk about making a batter look like a fool. He did a good job last night as well as scruffy and Flaherty.

I saw it and had a good laugh. Talk about nasty!

[Bulldog1]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaRevmKXUAA-JsI?format=jpg
I guess somebody said that Borjous in LF was a good idea, as is Culberson at 3B. We’ll see about that.

[shoeless joe]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DaRevmKXUAA-JsI?format=jpg
I guess somebody said that Borjous in LF was a good idea, as is Culberson at 3B. We’ll see about that.

Gotta keep the bench sharp and a Sunday day game after a nite game is a great time to do it. Especially when it's also a travel day without an off day. Was a hallmark of Bobby cox....but don't let that keep anyone from bashing the current staff.

[msstate7]

Gotta keep the bench sharp and a Sunday day game after a nite game is a great time to do it. Especially when it's also a travel day without an off day. Was a hallmark of Bobby cox....but don't let that keep anyone from bashing the current staff.

First lh starter we face this year too. I am not a snitker fan, but no problem with the lineup. Just wish he would chill on 6th inning double switches

[Bulldog1]

Gotta keep the bench sharp and a Sunday day game after a nite game is a great time to do it. Especially when it's also a travel day without an off day. Was a hallmark of Bobby cox....but don't let that keep anyone from bashing the current staff.

I don’t have a problem with the move, I’m just mad for no reason. Snitker managed a great game last night, we just got done dirty by the umpires.

[BoomBoom]

Gotta keep the bench sharp and a Sunday day game after a nite game is a great time to do it. Especially when it's also a travel day without an off day. Was a hallmark of Bobby cox....but don't let that keep anyone from bashing the current staff.

Except that both of the starters those guys are "spelling" aren't expected to be starters in 2 weeks. Dumb move.

[msstate7]

Except that both of the starters those guys are "spelling" aren't expected to be starters in 2 weeks. Dumb move.

I like getting bourjas in the game for his defense. Wanna help Newcomb

[Bulldog1]

I like getting bourjas in the game for his defense. Wanna help Newcomb

Hope he learned how to slide.

[msstate7]

Hope he learned how to slide.

Haha

He was good last night running bases... that 1st to 3rd was awesome

[Bulldog1]

Haha

He was good last night running bases... that 1st to 3rd was awesome

Very gutsy going 1st to 3rd on a hard hit ball in LF. Should have been the winning run.

[BoomBoom]

I like getting bourjas in the game for his defense. Wanna help Newcomb

Would have loved to have Preston bat in that 2nd inning rather than Bourjos.

[msstate7]

Would have loved to have Preston bat in that 2nd inning rather than Bourjos.

Yeah, hopefully we can get tucker an AB with some guys on later

[shoeless joe]

Except that both of the starters those guys are "spelling" aren't expected to be starters in 2 weeks. Dumb move.

Tucker is goin nowhere IMO. Dude can hit.

[shoeless joe]

First lh starter we face this year too. I am not a snitker fan, but no problem with the lineup. Just wish he would chill on 6th inning double switches

Agree here. I questioned the double switch when it happened. No doubt tucker could have had a meaningful at bat late in the game.

[Bulldog1]

Who said we ain’t hitting HR’s today. Back to back SMASHES!!!!!

[Bulldog1]

Thoughts on Acuna’s slow start?

[msstate7]

Thoughts on Acuna’s slow start?

Pressing.

[Bulldog1]

Pressing.

I’m upset. 0-10. I’m afraid I’ve had my hopes too high.

[Bulldog1]

Ok when is Camargo coming back? It’s time.

[msstate7]

Ok when is Camargo coming back? It?s time.

Has not played anywhere 3 straight days. He has to be hurt again

Nevermind... Gwinnett

[Bulldog1]

Has not played anywhere 3 straight days. He has to be hurt again

He’s got to get better. We need him.

[msstate7]

He’s got to get better. We need him.

I missed him at Gwinnett. Acuna and him just drew back-to-back walks. Both hitless

[parabrave]

Well Scherzer is just killing it tonite. His pitches have move movement than a stripper trying to earn that one dollar.

[Bulldog1]

Glad to see Acuna back on track.

[Bulldog1]

Those of you who follow the minor league teams closely...
Is it possible Acuna is bored in AAA and leading to his current performance?

[msstate7]

Those of you who follow the minor league teams closely...
Is it possible Acuna is bored in AAA and leading to his current performance?

8 k in 21 PA (38% k rate)

I would leave him down till he gets that number down

[Bulldog1]

8 k in 21 PA (38% k rate)

I would leave him down till he gets that number down
I'm hoping it's just slow start, nothing worse.

[Bulldog1]

8 k in 21 PA (38% k rate)

I would leave him down till he gets that number down

Do you think we'll see Camargo tomorrow?

[msstate7]

Do you think we'll see Camargo tomorrow?

Hope so, but kinda doubt it

[Bulldog1]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DawG2mxX0AQYL7Y?format=jpg
Great move by Snitker. Moved Swanson to 2 hole and Albies at leadoff. I like it.

[msstate7]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DawG2mxX0AQYL7Y?format=jpg
Great move by Snitker. Moved Swanson to 2 hole and Albies at leadoff. I like it.

Not sure it sticks... ender day off

[parabrave]

Not sure it sticks... ender day off
Hope Swanson can do good at 2. Really hope Ozzie does good at leadoff. Sometimes batters are not comfortable in the top batting positions.

[msstate7]

Albies is gonna be an absolute stud

[Bulldog1]

Albies is gonna be an absolute stud

Already is haha

[parabrave]

Hope Swanson can do good at 2. Really hope Ozzie does good at leadoff. Sometimes batters are not comfortable in the top batting positions.

So far so good. Dam Albies killing it.

[VandelayIndustries]

Just poppin in to say I love Ozzie Albies

[VandelayIndustries]

I would roll with this top of the lineup until Inciarte gets back in the groove

[Bulldog1]

Just poppin in to say I love Ozzie Albies

Me too!

[Bulldog1]

I would roll with this top of the lineup until Inciarte gets back in the groove

Definitely. I like it permanently.

[msstate7]

Albies 0.6 fWAR so far; on pace for 7.5 fWAR

Swanson 0.7 fWAR so far; on pace for 9.5 fWAR

Oh, and acuna is more talented than both of them

[Bulldog1]

Albies 0.6 fWAR so far; on pace for 7.5 fWAR

Swanson 0.7 fWAR so far; on pace for 9.5 fWAR

Oh, and acuna is more talented than both of them

I am worried about Acuna. Hoping he's just sleepwalking.

[msstate7]

I am worried about Acuna. Hoping he's just sleepwalking.

I wouldn't waste too much time worrying about him. Sure he is really struggling, but he will be a superstar

[Bulldog1]

I wouldn't waste too much time worrying about him. Sure he is really struggling, but he will be a superstar
I think he's just bored in Gwinnett.

[msstate7]

I think he's just bored in Gwinnett.

He better wake up or he might sit there another few weeks

[parabrave]

Holy cr34 come on Bullpen

[Bulldog1]

This is painful. ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE

[parabrave]

Dam bullpen you suck/

[Bulldog1]

Dam Ramirez you suck/

Fify

[parabrave]

Dammit just throw a fing strike.

[Bulldog1]

Fire Chuckie and Snitker.

[parabrave]

Emfingbarrasing. 6fing gifwrapped runs

[Bulldog1]

I am so upset at Snitker for mismanaging the bullpen like he did today. And these pitchers better be cut before midnight, or someone needs to be fired.

[shoeless joe]

Absolute worst move the braves have made in last 30 years...running off Roger McDowell

[msstate7]

Absolute worst move the braves have made in last 30 years...running off Roger McDowell

I agree. Chuckie is awful.

[Bulldog1]

Absolute worst move the braves have made in last 30 years...running off Roger McDowell

Agree.

[Bulldog1]

This is why it's good I don't drink.

[klong-dog]

What a meltdown that was.

[msstate7]

Tough loss. DFA luke Jackson, and hopefully camargo and acuna get us rolling again Monday in Atlanta. Doubt we play tomorrow. I don't blame snit for today

[Bulldog1]

This is probably the most embarrassing loss in Atlanta's history. Pretty close if not.

[Bulldog1]

Tough loss. DFA luke Jackson, and hopefully camargo and acuna get us rolling again Monday in Atlanta. Doubt we play tomorrow. I don't blame snit for today

This kind of loss can be detrimental to the team. Maybe it being under these weather conditions will kind of calm them down.

[Bulldog1]

I don't blame snit for today

Yep, not his fault nobody in the pen could throw a strike. I just wish he would've chosen different pitchers to come in.

[shoeless joe]

Just counts as one loss in the standings. Gotta remember that. Could be detrimental or could be a learning experience for the younger guys.

Game came down to hitting Bryant on an 0-2 pitch then the two strike swingin bunt. That's baseball...

[msstate7]

Just counts as one loss in the standings. Gotta remember that. Could be detrimental or could be a learning experience for the younger guys.

Game came down to hitting Bryant on an 0-2 pitch then the two strike swingin bunt. That's baseball...

Hindsight and all, but the IBB was dumb too

[BoomBoom]

Yep, not his fault nobody in the pen could throw a strike. I just wish he would've chosen different pitchers to come in.

Uh, it's not his fault for using all his worst pitchers, even as the tying run came to the plate? How many runs did Minter or Viz give up today? Snit's biggest mistake is thinking Ramirez is a set up guy. He's barely a major leaguer, who got very lucky last year. The advanced stats make.that clear, but obviously Snit ignores them.

[Bulldog1]

Uh, it's not his fault for using all his worst pitchers, even as the tying run came to the plate? How many runs did Minter or Viz give up today? Snit's biggest mistake is thinking Ramirez is a set up guy. He's barely a major leaguer, who got very lucky last year. The advanced stats make.that clear, but obviously Snit ignores them.

Perhaps you didn't read where I said "I just wish he would've chosen different pitchers to come in."

[BoomBoom]

Perhaps you didn't read where I said "I just wish he would've chosen different pitchers to come in."

Yeah, I did, after you said its not his fault nobody in the pen could throw a strike, when he didn't use the strike throwers. Got hung up on that first sentence, missed the rest. My bad.

[Bulldog1]

Yeah, I did, after you said its not his fault nobody in the pen could throw a strike, when he didn't use the strike throwers. Got hung up on that first sentence, missed the rest. My bad.

Hey I give Snitker heck. I want him gone, but some blame does go on the bullpen too. Snitker makes some head scratching decisions.

[msstate7]

It was 10-3 after 6. I was really wanting to get through this game without using viz, AJ, or freeman. We even used freeman, and he failed too. Just a flukish loss in about as bad of conditions a baseball game has ever been played in. I'm in no way a snit fan, but this loss isn't on him

[shoeless joe]

Hey I give Snitker heck. I want him gone, but some blame does go on the bullpen too. Snitker makes some head scratching decisions.

Here's the thing...as braves fans we "snit pick" (sorry) on a lot of things we notice cuz we watch a lot of games, same as with state players and coaches. Now I'm not a snit hater by any means, but I also don't think he's the next Casey Stengel.

I'm sure yankee fans can tell you how they didn't like things girardi did or the cards didn't always like how Larussa handled things. And I'm sure you could find a game where they gave up a big lead by trying to get by and give the top relievers a day off. I would have liked to have seen someone come in to face Baez but if he pops up and gets out of it then it's a different story. Again, it wasn't on snit that Bryant was plunked 0-2 and guy couldn't have rolled that swinging bunt any better.

[Bulldog1]

It's easy for me to jump down Snitker because I'm not a very big fan of his to begin with, but it's not on him today. If I had one coach I could run off, it would be Chuckie Hernandez.

[BoomBoom]

It was 10-3 after 6. I was really wanting to get through this game without using viz, AJ, or freeman. We even used freeman, and he failed too. Just a flukish loss in about as bad of conditions a baseball game has ever been played in. I'm in no way a snit fan, but this loss isn't on him

I disagree. Newcombe pitched too long in the 6th, though the last AB as lefty vs lefty was ok. The problem was the 8th when he left Ramirez in FAR too long. With 2 outs, he failed to treat it as a situation to bring in Minter or Viz. It was not a situation to use Freeman. Luke Jackson sucking is on the GM, that was properly a situation to go to the back of the pen.

It's not flukish when a poor reliever is not the set-up man the manger acts like he is. Ramirez sucks.

[BoomBoom]

They scored 9 times in the 8th inning without the best 2 relievers coming into the game.

https://s31.postimg.cc/wngrzziez/images_2.jpg

[parabrave]

Man Nola is a good pitcher. Wonder if their idiot manager pulls hm after 5 tonite? BTW someone tell 7 that we are back on the air.

[msstate7]

Man Nola is a good pitcher. Wonder if their idiot manager pulls hm after 5 tonite? BTW someone tell 7 that we are back on the air.

I'm here

FF hit a ball 900 mph... right at someone for DP. Sucks

[Bulldog1]

Man Nola is a good pitcher. Wonder if their idiot manager pulls hm after 5 tonite? BTW someone tell 7 that we are back on the air.

Only if he's at 68 pitches*

[Bulldog1]

I'm here

FF hit a ball 900 mph... right at someone for DP. Sucks

BABIP working overtime.

[parabrave]

Only if he's at 68 pitches*

Ouch good one/

[parabrave]

Check out Harpers broken bat HR against the mets. Just unbelievable.

[Bulldog1]

Check out Harpers broken bat HR against the mets. Just unbelievable.

Prepping for a huge year in a Braves unit next year?

[parabrave]

Prepping for a huge year in a Braves unit next year?

You're forgetting some of these******

[Bulldog1]

You're forgetting some of these******

Always a chance. But Yes, I'm joking. He's not coming here.

[parabrave]

OK JT up to 95 pitches how much longer does BS keep him in and who does he replace him with when he does pull him?

[Bulldog1]

OK JT up to 95 pitches how much longer does BS keep him in and who does he replace him with when he does pull him?

There is no telling.

[parabrave]

Well that was quick. Shane Carle

[parabrave]

Now its Minters turnl

[Bulldog1]

Now its Minters turnl

Snitker with a double switch. This time it's for Markakis.

[Bulldog1]

AA says Acuna nearing promotion.
"Just waiting on him to get hot in the minors."

[parabrave]

Just signed Jose Bautista, 3rd baseman to a 1 year minor league deal:confused:. Hey we really could use some BP help there.

[MetEdDawg]

Preston Tucker is absolutely on fire right now. 5 RBI tonight. Had a big homer last night. He's playing exceedingly well and now leads all NL LFs in RBIs.

9-1 in the 7th right now. Braves are looking really good at this early point in the season.

[msstate7]

Preston Tucker is absolutely on fire right now. 5 RBI tonight. Had a big homer last night. He's playing exceedingly well and now leads all NL LFs in RBIs.

9-1 in the 7th right now. Braves are looking really good at this early point in the season.
Swanson then stretches a groundball into a double. Swanson and Albies are gonna be fun

[parabrave]

1st 20 games of the season, I can't name you an MVP. Dam near everyone in the lineup can be it. I will have to give Scruffy the edge over the rest of them because he has been the most consistent hitter and defender so far. And yes I was his biggest critic before the start of the season but it was to make him better. Whoever lit a fire under his a@@ needs to come give our guys a talk.

[shoeless joe]

Swanson then stretches a groundball into a double. Swanson and Albies are gonna be fun

One thing that can absolutely not be questioned is the effort these guys give under snit. He catches a lot of grief...even deserves some of it...but it is very telling when the young and old guys on the club go hard and compete consistently, even with this lopsided score.

Now let's see the pen hold it this time.

[shoeless joe]

1st 20 games of the season, I can't name you an MVP. Dam near everyone in the lineup can be it. I will have to give Scruffy the edge over the rest of them because he has been the most consistent hitter and defender so far. And yes I was his biggest critic before the start of the season but it was to make him better. Whoever lit a fire under his a@@ needs to come give our guys a talk.

I'd hafta say suzuki...mainly cuz of his position. But realistic arguments could be made for all 8 starters.

[parabrave]

One thing that can absolutely not be questioned is the effort these guys give under snit. He catches a lot of grief...even deserves some of it...but it is very telling when the young and old guys on the club go hard and compete consistently, even with this lopsided score.

Now let's see the pen hold it this time.

Well he can't put Ramierz or Jackson in.

[parabrave]

forgot about sims though

[msstate7]

Snit infuriates me. It is an 8-run lead and he isn't getting the rookie, biddle his first work since coming up. Why use Moylan with an 8-run lead? Now he gets biddle up with a mess to come in to

[Bulldog1]

Snit infuriates me. It is an 8-run lead and he isn't getting the rookie, biddle his first work since coming up. Why use Moylan with an 8-run lead? Now he gets biddle up with a mess to come in to

He makes you scratch your head at least once a night. Lol

[shoeless joe]

Snit infuriates me. It is an 8-run lead and he isn't getting the rookie, biddle his first work since coming up. Why use Moylan with an 8-run lead? Now he gets biddle up with a mess to come in to

Last week he gets blasted for pitching a unproven youngster in a blow out...tonite he gets blasted for not pitching an unproven youngster in a blow out

[msstate7]

Last week he gets blasted for pitching a unproven youngster in a blow out...tonite he gets blasted for not pitching an unproven youngster in a blow out

I suppose you're talking about the cubs Saturday. It was Ramirez that gave up 5 runs in that game.

[shoeless joe]

I suppose you're talking about the cubs Saturday. It was Ramirez that gave up 5 runs in that game.

I've seen just as many folks complain that Jackson started that inning. Which is what I was referring to.

That being said, I agree that it would have been a good time to get biddle into the game. I was just pointing out the hypocrisy of the snit hate. And I guarantee you that the Cubs game played a role in his decision to go ahead and give Moylan the ball in the 9th.

[Bulldog1]

Newcomb is pitching tonight. Gonna need him to shut them down because we are facing Syndergaard.