Braves have a No-No going

[Lord McBuckethead]

Just brought it up to wreck it.
Go Cards.

[msstate7]

Braves are about to destroy the NL for years to come. Better hope you can hold em off this year

[Lord McBuckethead]

worked like a charm.
That was very "34" of me.

[Lord McBuckethead]

They are definately in position to. The team right now reminds me of the strength of the 90s club. Here's to hoping they get more out of it than the 90s.

[MetEdDawg]

They are definately in position to. The team right now reminds me of the strength of the 90s club. Here's to hoping they get more out of it than the 90s.

The young starting pitching is starting to shape up. When Newcomb doesn't walk people you can see why he has staying power. 10.9 K's/9 innings and 3 out of his 6 starts have been quality starts. Soroka was as advertised yesterday. Folty is rounding into form. Averaging almost 11 Ks/9 innings and has gotten himself into the 6th inning in a lot of his starts. And McCarthy has done well with a 3.07 ERA.

[msu15]

Braves are about to destroy the NL for years to come. Better hope you can hold em off this year

Thanks for jinxing it

[msstate7]

Thanks for jinxing it

You can't jinx talent... of which the Braves have a boat load.

[Bulldog1]

We will win the World Series multiple times in the next 4 years.

[Tbonewannabe]

You can't jinx talent... of which the Braves have a boat load.

A Jackson station had a segment on Austin Riley. He is hitting over .300 with around 8 HRs. The Braves are about to have the best hitting lineup in forever. They are about to finally benefit from all of those crap teams.

[Bulldog1]

A Jackson station had a segment on Austin Riley. He is hitting over .300 with around 8 HRs. The Braves are about to have the best hitting lineup in forever. They are about to finally benefit from all of those crap teams.
Yep. And the pitching will be top 3 in the majors. Especially if Teheran could turn things around like he did today, but I doubt he does because topping out at 88 mph fastball is not good.

[msu15]

We will win the World Series multiple times in the next 4 years.

Care to make a bet on that?

[Bulldog1]

Care to make a bet on that?
No lol. But they will win one.

[Lord McBuckethead]

No lol. But they will win one.

Want to make a bet on that?

[Bulldog1]

Want to make a bet on that?

I'm not making a bet on anything. But they will win a World Series in the next 4 years. Mark it down.

[Bulldog1]

Bautista is out of Gwinnett lineup Tonight. Hope that doesn't mean he'll be in Atlanta Tomorrow.

[shoeless joe]

They are definately in position to. The team right now reminds me of the strength of the 90s club. Here's to hoping they get more out of it than the 90s.

Good starting pitching and a suspect pen is about all this team has in common with the 90s braves. At no time, except 93, did the braves have a line up that had this kind of fire power. And never did they have the overall athleticism that this team possesses.

[Tbonewannabe]

Good starting pitching and a suspect pen is about all this team has in common with the 90s braves. At no time, except 93, did the braves have a line up that had this kind of fire power. And never did they have the overall athleticism that this team possesses.

I was trying to remember a lineup that compared to this one and I couldn't remember one.

[shoeless joe]

I was trying to remember a lineup that compared to this one and I couldn't remember one.

If you go back and look at the offensive numbers for the 93 team it'll make you sick to your stomach that they got beat out by a phillies team that you could drop straight into Wayne county and no one would miss a beat. That NLCS and the 96 WS are the two biggest choke jobs the braves have ever pulled.

[msstate7]

Speaking of the pen... Mississippi state signee, Troy bacon is pitching very well out the pen at A+ for the braves.

4 g 9.1 ip 4 h 1 er 1 bb 11 k
BAA = .129
Era = 0.96
Whip = 0.54

Milb career...
27.2 ip 15 h 8 er 8 bb 33 k
BAA = .153
Era = 2.60
Whip = 0.83

Wouldn't surprise me at all to see him fast tracked if he keeps this up. RHP with big velocity... was hitting 99 last summer

[Bulldog1]

Allard last night: 7 ip, 6 h, 1 r, 2 bb, 4 so

ERA - 2.25

[Matty Dispatch]

If you go back and look at the offensive numbers for the 93 team it'll make you sick to your stomach that they got beat out by a phillies team that you could drop straight into Wayne county and no one would miss a beat. That NLCS and the 96 WS are the two biggest choke jobs the braves have ever pulled.

I would also add 1998 team as a great offensive team. Andres Galarraga, Javy Lopez, Chipper Jones and Andrew Jones all over 30 HR. Three of them had 100 RBI.

Considering Glavine won the Cy Young, the big three were 55-18 plus Neagle and Millwood going 33-19, that is a team that should've done more. They won 106 regular season games.

[Bulldog1]

Looks like we'll be seeing Jose Bautista in the lineup tonight.

[msstate7]

Looks like we'll be seeing Jose Bautista in the lineup tonight.

Hope it works out. I'm skeptical, but who knows

[Matty Dispatch]

Looks like we'll be seeing Jose Bautista in the lineup tonight.

The question is who is he replacing? It should probably be Culberson. If it's Comargo that's some serious barving. Honestly, I'm not sure whether I'd rather have Culberson or Joey Bats but maybe Joey Bats will hit some dingers and provide some veteran stability to a young team....maybe.

[msstate7]

The question is who is he replacing? It should probably be Culberson. If it's Comargo that's some serious barving. Honestly, I'm not sure whether I'd rather have Culberson or Joey Bats but maybe Joey Bats will hit some dingers and provide some veteran stability to a young team....maybe.

I think it boils down to whether we think Camargo can fill in at SS defensively. If we do, culberson probably gone. Signing gosselin tells me it will most likely be culberson bc gosselin can play the same positions as Culbertson, and hit better

[Matty Dispatch]

I think it boils down to whether we think Camargo can fill in at SS defensively. If we do, culberson probably gone. Signing gosselin tells me it will most likely be culberson bc gosselin can play the same positions as Culbertson, and hit better

Well Comargo started Thursday afternoon's game at SS so I'd say he can do it. Also, Culberson started at 3B so apparently Snitker views Comargo as the better defensive option at SS.

[Bulldog1]

If he messes with Camargo, me and Snitker are going to have it out. He better leave him up here.

[msstate7]

Well Comargo started Thursday afternoon's game at SS so I'd say he can do it. Also, Culberson started at 3B so apparently Snitker views Comargo as the better defensive option at SS.

Maybe... maybe that was just an audition if you will for AA. Camargo didn't rate well last season at SS, and culberson is quite good there

[Bulldog1]

Swanson will probably be back tomorrow so I'm fine.

[msstate7]

Poster on braves' board says tucker

[Matty Dispatch]

In a perfect world, I'd trade Ryan Flahrty and a prospect for a bullpen arm. Maybe that's too hard to do on May 4th, but who knows. Flahrty's stock can't get any higher and you can't send him to the minors without putting him on waivers.

[Bulldog1]

Bowman said it could be Tucker.

[Bulldog1]

And if this screws things up, you can blame those idiots in the front office. What a ignorant decision to bring this old washed up player and stick him in the middle of a hot team. Better hope it doesn't backfire.

[msstate7]

Bowman said it could be Tucker.

Interestingly enough, Dustin Peterson was held out of Gwinnett's lineup last night too along with Bautista. Could DPete be getting the call too? Peterson for tucker and Bautista for culberson? Doubtful, but could happen... DPete has played some RF in AAA, so more flexible than tucker.

Bench...
Switch - Camargo
RH - catcher, DPete
LH - flaherty

DPete slash line in AAA this season... .289/.347/478

Doubt this happens, but I would like this move

[Matty Dispatch]

I don't understand cutting Tucker unless he just doesn't have options so he is forced to accept the demotion. If he is demoted, I'm sure he'll be back before too long. The guy can hit and could be huge as a pinch hitter.

[msstate7]

I don't understand cutting Tucker unless he just doesn't have options so he is forced to accept the demotion. If he is demoted, I'm sure he'll be back before too long. The guy can hit and could be huge as a pinch hitter.

He will be optioned to AAA if it's him

[Bulldog1]

I'm wondering where Snitker hits Bautista tonight. Probably 4th or 5th. Smh.

[msstate7]

I'm wondering where Snitker hits Bautista tonight. Probably 4th or 5th. Smh.

I hope he doesn't try and break up FF and markakis with Bautista's RH bat. I think snit will put Bautista in 7th spot

[Bulldog1]

I hope he doesn't try and break up FF and markakis with Bautista's RH bat. I think snit will put Bautista in 7th spot

That's where he should be.

[MetEdDawg]

Agreed. Should be Ozzie, Acuna, Freddie, Markakis, Suzuki, Camargo, Bautista, Folty, Inciarte

That's how I would roll with this tonight

[shoeless joe]

I would also add 1998 team as a great offensive team. Andres Galarraga, Javy Lopez, Chipper Jones and Andrew Jones all over 30 HR. Three of them had 100 RBI.

Considering Glavine won the Cy Young, the big three were 55-18 plus Neagle and Millwood going 33-19, that is a team that should've done more. They won 106 regular season games.

That was a very good team. And they did put up some numbers. But the padres team that beat them was tough as well. Kevin brown was dern near unhittable and they were severely roided up. Which is why I don't view that loss as a huge choke job.

[VandelayIndustries]

Not a big fan of the Bautista move, we seem to be doing ok with Flaherty, Camargo platoon

[msstate7]

Not a big fan of the Bautista move, we seem to be doing ok with Flaherty, Camargo platoon

I've softened my stance on it some. As long as we don't give him a long rope, I'm fine. Perform quickly or DFA

[parabrave]

Not a big fan of the Bautista move, we seem to be doing ok with Flaherty, Camargo platoon

I'm with you.

[msstate7]

I don't think it works that well though, and Camargo ends up with the most PAs at 3b for the braves this season

[Matty Dispatch]

I think Bautista could be a beneficial piece on the bench. He either plays well as an everyday guy or he's a power bat as a pinch hitter. Bring him up to pinch hit in situations where a strike out won't kill a rally and he's dangerous. Ultimately I think this is where this leads.

[Bulldog1]

So, they're planning on giving Dansby the whole weekend off.

[MetEdDawg]

So, they're planning on giving Dansby the whole weekend off.

Good. We are in a position to where we can do that because we have Camargo who can play in his place. Dansby has been doing well so far. No need to rush him.

[Bulldog1]

I'm wondering where Snitker hits Bautista tonight. Probably 4th or 5th. Smh.


I hope he doesn't try and break up FF and markakis with Bautista's RH bat. I think snit will put Bautista in 7th spot

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DcX5IPxU8AAwJHA?format=jpg

[Bulldog1]

Preston Tucker optioned to Gwinnett.

[shoeless joe]

Preston Tucker optioned to Gwinnett.

Not a fan of that. But I understand the thinking. He can get consistent at bats and he had options left. But he's a big league hitter and I value him more than the 2-3 utility infielders that are with the big club rite now

[msstate7]

Not a fan of that. But I understand the thinking. He can get consistent at bats and he had options left. But he's a big league hitter and I value him more than the 2-3 utility infielders that are with the big club rite now

Tucker recalled. Swanson to DL

[Bulldog1]

We're not winning this with Folty in. He looks terrible.

[Bulldog1]

Folty is like feeding our team and fans tide pods. He is toxic.

[Bulldog1]

Brian Snitker shows once again that he is nothing more than an incompetent clown running this team. Folty has come up to bat twice with runners on, and been unable to lay a bunt down. This is after giving up 6 earned runs in 4 innnings on the mound. Folty won't be in much longer- seems like we should've pinch hit for Folty, no? And they've rocked him all night so why is he still in the game?

ETA: Nice recovery, Folty. Still would've pinch hit for him though.

[Bulldog1]

Lol at Snitker having Culberson on deck last inning. He's a BONAFIDE SCRUB at the plate. He's a "defensive specialist" not a hitter. I just don't understand.

[Bulldog1]

That GM we have is a clown so far too. Just messed with the mojo of this team by this Joey Bats fiasco. Clown show in the front office.
Oh, and sorry for turning this into a rant thread. Lol.

[parabrave]

That GM we have is a clown so far too. Just messed with the mojo of this team by this Joey Bats fiasco. Clown show in the front office.
Oh, and sorry for turning this into a rant thread. Lol.

Yep. All the pundits. heck even Chip.\, were saying naming him the starter when the braves were hot might be a bad idea.

[shoeless joe]

Y'all are all correct...this imbecile of a manager and a GM that's in over his head have single handedly prevented this team from reaching its potential and being able to compete for the top of the divi....oh wait....

[Bulldog1]

So do you agree with this Bautista move?

[msstate7]

Bautista missed a couple plays I think he should've made early, but he did make a couple nice plays later in the game. I'm not a fan of this move, but I hope it turns out well. If Camargo continues to play well and Bautista is shaky defensively, I think you could see Camargo at 3b full time by late may

[shoeless joe]

So do you agree with this Bautista move?

I don't have a problem with it. Low risk high reward. The deal pretty much fell in their lap and they decided to see what happens. And as things usually do, the fact that dansby is on the DL means camargo will get some consistent at bats as well.

I think the "messing up the mojo " angle is overplayed. Bautista is a professional hitter and can benefit this team in a lot of ways.

[msstate7]

@grandmauely Ronald Acu?a Jr. has put three balls in play tonight. They were clocked at 105 mph, 114 mph (!) and 111 mph by Statcast. That 114 mph groundout to short in the bottom of the third was the hardest hit ball by a #Braves hitter this season.

^^^ tweet about last night. Acuna is gonna be one of the best players in mlb soon

[Bulldog1]

I think I saw that the homerun he hit Thursday was our hardest hit all year or close.

[MetEdDawg]

@grandmauely Ronald Acu?a Jr. has put three balls in play tonight. They were clocked at 105 mph, 114 mph (!) and 111 mph by Statcast. That 114 mph groundout to short in the bottom of the third was the hardest hit ball by a #Braves hitter this season.

^^^ tweet about last night. Acuna is gonna be one of the best players in mlb soon

His biggest early adjustment is stuff tailing away from him. Pulls off pretty hard on that stuff. Middle in it's really tough to get it past him. He's as advertised though so far.

[Bulldog1]

Fried sent down, Lucas Sims up.

[Bulldog1]

Terrible decision to bring Bautista up. Crushed the mindset of this team.

[parabrave]

Terrible decision to bring Bautista up. Crushed the mindset of this team.

Well i am certainly against bringing him up but he ain't pitching.

[shoeless joe]

Terrible decision to bring Bautista up. Crushed the mindset of this team.

You forgot these***

The problem with last nite and tonite is the starting pitching. Something that has not been a problem at all this year. But by all means continue to flame over snit and the GM.

[Bulldog1]

Well i am certainly against bringing him up but he ain't pitching.

Yea, but I believe it messed with our mojo.

[parabrave]

And Sims walks his 1st batter. Yes I agree about messing with Mojo.

[Bulldog1]

You forgot these***

The problem with last nite and tonite is the starting pitching. Something that has not been a problem at all this year. But by all means continue to flame over snit and the GM.

Oh, I will. Snitker is a clown- not even counting this weekend. If you want me too, I'll give an in depth analysis on that in a little while.

[shoeless joe]

Mojo or momentum in baseball is only as good as your next days starting pitching.

[shoeless joe]

Oh, I will. Snitker is a clown- not even counting this weekend. If you want me too, I'll give an in depth analysis on that in a little while.

I have my concerns with snit and don't like how he does certain things but what a lot of y'all don't realize is that he's also played a huge role in the success of this team. Do y'all think that some other manager would have this team with a significantly better record than 19-12 at this point?

[msstate7]

I'm not a snit fan, but he isn't to blame for Bautista. Our "brilliant" GM, AA is giving Bautista a reach around for some reason. I'm trying to be patient and open minded, but crap like JB jogging on that sacrifice is wearing me thin

[Bulldog1]

I'm not a snit fan, but he isn't to blame for Bautista. Our "brilliant" GM, AA is giving Bautista a reach around for some reason. I'm trying to be patient and open minded, but crap like JB jogging on that sacrifice is wearing me thin

If I was managing- when AA called Jose up, I'd have him sit on the bench. And when AA confronted me about it, I'd tell him that he could manage the roster but I make out the lineup, and a few choice words, and probably be fired. But I realize I'm not like most people.

[msstate7]

If I was managing- when AA called Jose up, I'd have him sit on the bench. And when AA confronted me about it, I'd tell him that he could manage the roster but I make out the lineup, and a few choice words, and probably be fired. But I realize I'm not like most people.

Snit wants to keep his job. He can't tell AA no

[parabrave]

I'm not a snit fan, but he isn't to blame for Bautista. Our "brilliant" GM, AA is giving Bautista a reach around for some reason. I'm trying to be patient and open minded, but crap like JB jogging on that sacrifice is wearing me thin

It's a higher person than AA.

[Bulldog1]

Snit wants to keep his job. He can't tell AA no

Brian "Yes Man" Snitker. Reminds me of my other coach that fires me up- Jason Garrett. Lol.

[shoeless joe]

Brian "Yes Man" Snitker. Reminds me of my other coach that fires me up- Jason Garrett. Lol.

Both are definitely players coaches

I'm still waiting on someone to tell me how much better our record would be with some other coach, and who that coach should be for that matter. And for someone to explain how the braves have played so well with such a horrible manager.

[Bulldog1]

I think Bud Black would have probably 2 more wins strictly from bullpen management. And Snitker is decent at motivating the players, I think.

[msstate7]

Nice play, Bautista

[shoeless joe]

I think Bud Black would have probably 2 more wins strictly from bullpen management. And Snitker is decent at motivating the players, I think.

Black would be a good choice but he's got a job so I wouldn't really consider him an option. And I'd prolly agree that the team might be +2 from a bullpen standpoint but that's assuming that everything else would be equal....which obviously is probably not the case. So his +2 from pen use would prolly even out based on other factors.

The players play hard for snit, no doubt about it. That is his greatest strength as a manager and means a ton IMO. And I keep going back to the fact that he has some solid baseball minds backing him up and apparently not questioning him near as much as the experts on here.

And if y'all wanna talk about disentiom in the ranks and a loss of mojo then go on and fire snit now and see how that goes.

[Bulldog1]

I'd rather fire Chuckie first, more so than Snitker. He is dead weight to our pitching staff.

[shoeless joe]

I'd rather fire Chuckie first, more so than Snitker. He is dead weight to our pitching staff.

Now we have found some common ground.

[Bulldog1]

Now we have found some common ground.

I'm glad we agree on that.

[MetEdDawg]

Folty might be the best bad pitcher I've ever seen. I don't know how we haven't been able to get his head on straight. He seems like a headcase. So much talent but he gets in his own way.

It's still very difficult for him to go 6 innings in a game and when you have a bad bullpen that's virtually guaranteeing you trouble in some point during the game.

[Bulldog1]

Folty might be the best bad pitcher I've ever seen. I don't know how we haven't been able to get his head on straight. He seems like a headcase. So much talent but he gets in his own way.

It's still very difficult for him to go 6 innings in a game and when you have a bad bullpen that's virtually guaranteeing you trouble in some point during the game.
Million dollar arm, 1 cent head.

[parabrave]

Folty might be the best bad pitcher I've ever seen. I don't know how we haven't been able to get his head on straight. He seems like a headcase. So much talent but he gets in his own way.

It's still very difficult for him to go 6 innings in a game and when you have a bad bullpen that's virtually guaranteeing you trouble in some point during the game.

Well someone is starting to notice the bullpen. BS has said that some of the future starters. Allard, Gohora might be used in the BP when they are deemed ready. I always said that Gohora should be in the BP with that Fastball. He can throw that 98 FB for 2 innings.

[msstate7]

Well someone is starting to notice the bullpen. BS has said that some of the future starters. Allard, Gohora might be used in the BP when they are deemed ready. I always said that Gohora should be in the BP with that Fastball. He can throw that 98 FB for 2 innings.

Gohara threw 97 into in the 6th inning last season. No idea what's going on with him right now, but I think he should be a starter once he gets right

[Bulldog1]

Supposedly big news coming- according to talking chop.

[parabrave]

Gohara threw 97 into in the 6th inning last season. No idea what's going on with him right now, but I think he should be a starter once he gets right

One thing is his dad died right before the season and he got out of shape.

[parabrave]

A riley moved up to AAA

[msstate7]

B5, 0 outs, down 4-1... snit let's Sam freeman hit with the whole pen available and an off day tomorrow. Snit is a twit

[Bulldog1]

B5, 0 outs, down 4-1... snit let's Sam freeman hit with the whole pen available and an off day tomorrow. Snit is a twit

He uses SF so much, I'm surprised his arm isn't dangling off.