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Braves Ongoing Season Comments Thread..
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I agree, he's not the ideal closer. Maybe he'll surprise us both.
I looked up his stats and was surprised to see he has 45 strikeouts in 31 innings this year. I was going to post that I would prefer a closer that threw harder and got more strikeouts, until I saw that. Part of the reason that Luke doesn’t get more love from Braves fans might be his performance last year, when he got hit pretty hard. Whatever his role turns out to be, it appears he’s going to be a solid piece of our bullpen.
I think Joyce stays. He's ;been a reliable LH off the bench. Surely one of those relievers can be optioned out somewhere.
I agree with you, @donm. As good as Joyce has been as a pinch hitter, I think someone would pick him up if he was designated for assignment. Having five outfielders on the roster would be unusual, especially with Camargo and Culbertson being able to play out there also. It’ll be interesting to see what they do.
The boys mixing it up tonight. Can't believe the 2 ejections.
Umpiring seems to have gone overboard. Need a chill pill.
Gausman has been moved to the 10-day IL for plantar fasciitis and Newcomb is likely to start in his place on Saturday. Newk looked good last night in 4.2 innings of relief. Things are looking up for the Bravos.
Glad to see Camargo on the rise. BA up to .240
I haven't watched that many innings, but that Winkler seems like he struggles in the majority of innings he appears. ERA is over 5. Is he headed back to the minors?
I feel bad for Camargo, plus I hate waste. I think he's good enough to be a quality regular.
Somebody I've failed to tip the cap to is Brian Snitker. The fossil is 8 months older than me. To achieve your career long goal in your 60s must be quite a relief and satisfying, not that I have first hand experience in that regard.
What in the world is wrong with Folty?
Gotta love those homers!!
He hasn’t figured out how to pitch yet. He is still trying to throw it past people. Pitching is more than just throwing.
I am close to giving up on Folty. I don’t know if he will ever “get it”. His stuff is fine but something is just missing. I hate to say never but I’m close.
I’m with WC on Johan. I think he could be a solid regular. Just don’t know where to play him. He’s the perfect utility guy.
Woah, whatttttt? Luke Jackson gave up a home run in the 9th?
Real question: when teams shift so heavily away from 3rd, why doesn't anybody try to bunt? Is it against the unwritten rules?
I've always wondered the same thing. I suppose accurately bunting to a specific spot against MLB pitching is very difficult, and also the pitcher is likely prepared to cover that side. It could theoretically be useful to learn to slash ground balls down the line, but practicing this would likely mess with a hitter's normal swing. I'd be willing to bet that in 10 years we're seeing hitters who have mastered the art of countering a shift in some form. Interesting thought! It'll be fun to watch the game continue to evolve.
Best of luck to Ortiz in his recovery! Here's his solution to the shift:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCmusD1zjGo