Considering the three teams that came in for this home stand, a 5-5 record at a minimum with possibly a winning record, I'd say it was successful.
Oh, I'll stick with them, I just mean giving up on the seasonOriginally posted by DFSNOLE:
I've been a fan since the '60's; during seasons when they won 100 and seasons when they lost 100. I stick with them regardless.
Yeah, the bullpen has been woof for most of the year. When Wood got up 0-2, I told my wife, "watch, same pitch and the game is over." Sure enough, same pitch, same spot, and then runners were on 2nd and 3rd with no outs. I was surprised Walden was so bad. And then when Carpenter came in, I knew it was ballgame. Tough loss, but just hoping it doesn't carry over into the next series.Originally posted by DFSNOLE:
Tough loss last night. Tying run scores in the 8th on a wild pitch and the winning run is unearned in the 9th. These kind of losses rarely occurred when the bullpen had the 7th-8th-9th inning combo of O'Flaherty-Venters-Kimbrel.
Yeah, the bullpen has been woof for most of the year. When Wood got up 0-2, I told my wife, "watch, same pitch and the game is over." Sure enough, same pitch, same spot, and then runners were on 2nd and 3rd with no outs. I was surprised Walden was so bad. And then when Carpenter came in, I knew it was ballgame. Tough loss, but just hoping it doesn't carry over into the next series.Originally posted by DFSNOLE:
Tough loss last night. Tying run scores in the 8th on a wild pitch and the winning run is unearned in the 9th. These kind of losses rarely occurred when the bullpen had the 7th-8th-9th inning combo of O'Flaherty-Venters-Kimbrel.
That stupid bloop single!Originally posted by DFSNOLE:
Mike Minor has been a different pitcher since Fredi sat him for a start. Great performance last night.
It was BJ's fault. If he'd been properly playing in closer he could have used his blazing speed to make a diving catch.Originally posted by CC0492:
That stupid bloop single!Originally posted by DFSNOLE:
Mike Minor has been a different pitcher since Fredi sat him for a start. Great performance last night.
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Um, Ed, BJ didn't play last night...... So I guess it's Fredi's fault for not playing BJ.Originally posted by seminoleed:
It was BJ's fault. If he'd been properly playing in closer he could have used his blazing speed to make a diving catch.Originally posted by CC0492:
That stupid bloop single!Originally posted by DFSNOLE:
Mike Minor has been a different pitcher since Fredi sat him for a start. Great performance last night.
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It's all on BJ--or on Fredi for not positioning him properly.
Lol! Someone didn't watch!Originally posted by seminoleed:
It was BJ's fault. If he'd been properly playing in closer he could have used his blazing speed to make a diving catch.Originally posted by CC0492:
That stupid bloop single!Originally posted by DFSNOLE:
Mike Minor has been a different pitcher since Fredi sat him for a start. Great performance last night.
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It's all on BJ--or on Fredi for not positioning him properly.
LOL. Someone didn't get my friendly sarcasm directed at another poster for laughs. Should've put up an emoticon, I guess.Originally posted by CC0492:
Lol! Someone didn't watch!Originally posted by seminoleed:
It was BJ's fault. If he'd been properly playing in closer he could have used his blazing speed to make a diving catch.Originally posted by CC0492:
That stupid bloop single!Originally posted by DFSNOLE:
Mike Minor has been a different pitcher since Fredi sat him for a start. Great performance last night.
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It's all on BJ--or on Fredi for not positioning him properly.
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When you lose your #1 starter and another projected starter before the season even starts and are still in contention for a playoff spot, I'd say you over achieved. Any fan who thought the Braves would contend for a WS berth this year is delusional.Originally posted by trefeet:
I can tell Braves fans are slowly giving up hope. Nice to see we didn't play yesterday and moved into share of wild card tie.
My biggest problem with this team is our best pitcher is our closer. In a playoff situation like last year he didn't even get in the game. Same could happen this year.
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BJ is still starting. That's ALL you need to know about how this team is managed.Originally posted by DFSNOLE:
When you lose your #1 starter and another projected starter before the season even starts and are still in contention for a playoff spot, I'd say you over achieved. Any fan who thought the Braves would contend for a WS berth this year is delusional.Originally posted by trefeet:
I can tell Braves fans are slowly giving up hope. Nice to see we didn't play yesterday and moved into share of wild card tie.
My biggest problem with this team is our best pitcher is our closer. In a playoff situation like last year he didn't even get in the game. Same could happen this year.
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FIFYOriginally posted by Vizike Is Back!:
BJ is now platooning in CF. That's ALL you need to know about how well this team is managed.Originally posted by DFSNOLE:
When you lose your #1 starter and another projected starter before the season even starts and are still in contention for a playoff spot, I'd say you over achieved. Any fan who thought the Braves would contend for a WS berth this year is delusional.Originally posted by trefeet:
I can tell Braves fans are slowly giving up hope. Nice to see we didn't play yesterday and moved into share of wild card tie.
My biggest problem with this team is our best pitcher is our closer. In a playoff situation like last year he didn't even get in the game. Same could happen this year.
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