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The Braves play The Dodgers Thursday in L.A. , who gets the start ?..

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  • georgiaboygeorgiaboy Posts: 846 ✭✭✭✭✭ Graduate

    @PTDawg said:
    Love the idea of getting Realmuto. Might take a king's ransom to get him within the division like that although the addition of that bat would be huge. I think an outfield of Acuna, Inciarte and Pache is absolutely sick defensively. However, my concern there is that I don't think Pache has any chance whatsoever of coming even close to Kak's production this year (I also don't think he's likely to reproduce it, either). You're going to have to get a middle of the order bat with pop from somewhere. Do they move Acuna to 4th to protect Freddie? Hope that some combo of Pache, Inciarte and Albies are able to hit 1-2? I think a move has to be made offensively somewhere.

    Line up I'd love to see opening day 2019:

    1. Inciarte CF
    2. Albies 2B
    3. Freeman 1B
    4. Acuna LF
    5. Realmuto C
    6. Markakis RF
    7. Camargo 3B
    8. Swanson SS
    9. Folty SP
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  • PTDawgPTDawg Posts: 2,169 ✭✭✭✭✭ Graduate

    @Teddy said:

    @PTDawg said:
    Love the idea of getting Realmuto. Might take a king's ransom to get him within the division like that although the addition of that bat would be huge. I think an outfield of Acuna, Inciarte and Pache is absolutely sick defensively. However, my concern there is that I don't think Pache has any chance whatsoever of coming even close to Kak's production this year (I also don't think he's likely to reproduce it, either). You're going to have to get a middle of the order bat with pop from somewhere. Do they move Acuna to 4th to protect Freddie? Hope that some combo of Pache, Inciarte and Albies are able to hit 1-2? I think a move has to be made offensively somewhere.

    If Inciarte could find his 2017 form next year, it’d be great to move Acuna somewhere in 2-5 spots in the lineup. Ideally Inciarte and Acuna step up, and can man the 1-2 spots, Freeman and Acuna 3rd and 4th. And Markakis’ replacement 5th (I’m guessing he won’t be re-signed as he’s probably going after his last big contract). Camargo is an option here if they don’t find someone with pop, but he’s probably more of a 6 hitter. Then that’d leave the catchers and Swanson/Culberson (almost prefer for Culberson to be the starter at this point) to round out the order.

    Pretty good lineup if players live up to their potential, and of course finding someone for the 5 spot of the lineup. Feel this team is missing a couple relievers and Markakis’ replacement from being even more competitive. A better catcher/SS would just be gravy on top. But feel we can get by if the rest of the issues are addressed.

    I'm guessing your first Acuna was meant to be Albies. I mean if they'll let us bat Acuna twice each time through the lineup I would agree that would be ideal!

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  • WCDawgWCDawg Posts: 17,293 ✭✭✭✭✭ Graduate

    @georgiaboy said:

    @PTDawg said:
    Love the idea of getting Realmuto. Might take a king's ransom to get him within the division like that although the addition of that bat would be huge. I think an outfield of Acuna, Inciarte and Pache is absolutely sick defensively. However, my concern there is that I don't think Pache has any chance whatsoever of coming even close to Kak's production this year (I also don't think he's likely to reproduce it, either). You're going to have to get a middle of the order bat with pop from somewhere. Do they move Acuna to 4th to protect Freddie? Hope that some combo of Pache, Inciarte and Albies are able to hit 1-2? I think a move has to be made offensively somewhere.

    Line up I'd love to see opening day 2019:

    1. Inciarte CF
    2. Albies 2B
    3. Freeman 1B
    4. Acuna LF
    5. Realmuto C
    6. Markakis RF
    7. Camargo 3B
    8. Swanson SS
    9. Folty SP

    We have a team option on Swanson next season, that is about what is needed to determine if he should be re-signed in his 2020 arbitration year.
    Markakis is a free agent after this season. If we don't bring him back it's going to be tough to replace his 185 hits, 43 doubles and 274 total bases.

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  • TeddyTeddy Posts: 7,109 ✭✭✭✭✭ Graduate

    @PTDawg said:

    @Teddy said:

    @PTDawg said:
    Love the idea of getting Realmuto. Might take a king's ransom to get him within the division like that although the addition of that bat would be huge. I think an outfield of Acuna, Inciarte and Pache is absolutely sick defensively. However, my concern there is that I don't think Pache has any chance whatsoever of coming even close to Kak's production this year (I also don't think he's likely to reproduce it, either). You're going to have to get a middle of the order bat with pop from somewhere. Do they move Acuna to 4th to protect Freddie? Hope that some combo of Pache, Inciarte and Albies are able to hit 1-2? I think a move has to be made offensively somewhere.

    If Inciarte could find his 2017 form next year, it’d be great to move Acuna somewhere in 2-5 spots in the lineup. Ideally Inciarte and Acuna step up, and can man the 1-2 spots, Freeman and Acuna 3rd and 4th. And Markakis’ replacement 5th (I’m guessing he won’t be re-signed as he’s probably going after his last big contract). Camargo is an option here if they don’t find someone with pop, but he’s probably more of a 6 hitter. Then that’d leave the catchers and Swanson/Culberson (almost prefer for Culberson to be the starter at this point) to round out the order.

    Pretty good lineup if players live up to their potential, and of course finding someone for the 5 spot of the lineup. Feel this team is missing a couple relievers and Markakis’ replacement from being even more competitive. A better catcher/SS would just be gravy on top. But feel we can get by if the rest of the issues are addressed.

    I'm guessing your first Acuna was meant to be Albies. I mean if they'll let us bat Acuna twice each time through the lineup I would agree that would be ideal!

    Second “Acuna” should’ve said Albies. But yeah, I’m down for batting Acuna twice. :)

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  • georgiaboygeorgiaboy Posts: 846 ✭✭✭✭✭ Graduate

    @WCDawg said:

    @georgiaboy said:

    @PTDawg said:
    Love the idea of getting Realmuto. Might take a king's ransom to get him within the division like that although the addition of that bat would be huge. I think an outfield of Acuna, Inciarte and Pache is absolutely sick defensively. However, my concern there is that I don't think Pache has any chance whatsoever of coming even close to Kak's production this year (I also don't think he's likely to reproduce it, either). You're going to have to get a middle of the order bat with pop from somewhere. Do they move Acuna to 4th to protect Freddie? Hope that some combo of Pache, Inciarte and Albies are able to hit 1-2? I think a move has to be made offensively somewhere.

    Line up I'd love to see opening day 2019:

    1. Inciarte CF
    2. Albies 2B
    3. Freeman 1B
    4. Acuna LF
    5. Realmuto C
    6. Markakis RF
    7. Camargo 3B
    8. Swanson SS
    9. Folty SP

    We have a team option on Swanson next season, that is about what is needed to determine if he should be re-signed in his 2020 arbitration year.
    Markakis is a free agent after this season. If we don't bring him back it's going to be tough to replace his 185 hits, 43 doubles and 274 total bases.

    I agree, it's time to decide with Swanson. I will say I love his defense. If we could possibly get Realmuto I'm ok with a light hitting SS as long as his defense stays above average. Think Ozzie Smith with me.

    Unless we have another Acuna waiting in the wings I think we have to resign Nick. He's been solid at the plate every year and he is a plus defender in right field.

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  • PTDawgPTDawg Posts: 2,169 ✭✭✭✭✭ Graduate

    I know the original question was asking what SP gets the start but what about SS and 3B? With Swanson looking doubtful for the series sure to his hand issue, do you start Camargo at short and Culberson at 3rd? Can Duda play 3rd? Flaherty?

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  • JackLatttyJackLattty Posts: 79 ✭✭✭ Junior

    @WCDawg said:

    @donm said:

    @JackLattty said:
    Definitely Folty. The way Julio has been pitching of late I would make him #2.

    Both Glausman and Sanchez have been more consistent than Julio. He scares me. Too up and down for my tastes.

    Folty has a 1,50 ERA over his last 4 starts. Sanchez and Julio have given up more than 2 runs just 1 time over their last 5 starts, there's your starters for this series,

    And the one start Julio gave up 4 but it was really only one because Acuña should have been given an error. And Julio was dealing that game.

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  • bmauldinbmauldin Posts: 4,807 ✭✭✭✭✭ Graduate

    Best chance of winning : folty

    Loyalty/best chance to cap out in the nlds : Teheran.....

    Hope we are trying to win...

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  • JackLatttyJackLattty Posts: 79 ✭✭✭ Junior

    Definitely Folty game one. Teheran game 2

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  • TeddyTeddy Posts: 7,109 ✭✭✭✭✭ Graduate

    @PTDawg said:
    I know the original question was asking what SP gets the start but what about SS and 3B? With Swanson looking doubtful for the series sure to his hand issue, do you start Camargo at short and Culberson at 3rd? Can Duda play 3rd? Flaherty?

    Generally Culberson plays SS when Swanson is out, and they keep Camargo at 3rd. Culberson has played more SS as the season went on. He’s a player I hope the Braves keep around, that Swiss Army knife off the bench, and is serviceable if needed for stretches due to injuries.

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  • WCDawgWCDawg Posts: 17,293 ✭✭✭✭✭ Graduate

    @Teddy said:

    @PTDawg said:

    @Teddy said:

    @PTDawg said:
    Love the idea of getting Realmuto. Might take a king's ransom to get him within the division like that although the addition of that bat would be huge. I think an outfield of Acuna, Inciarte and Pache is absolutely sick defensively. However, my concern there is that I don't think Pache has any chance whatsoever of coming even close to Kak's production this year (I also don't think he's likely to reproduce it, either). You're going to have to get a middle of the order bat with pop from somewhere. Do they move Acuna to 4th to protect Freddie? Hope that some combo of Pache, Inciarte and Albies are able to hit 1-2? I think a move has to be made offensively somewhere.

    If Inciarte could find his 2017 form next year, it’d be great to move Acuna somewhere in 2-5 spots in the lineup. Ideally Inciarte and Acuna step up, and can man the 1-2 spots, Freeman and Acuna 3rd and 4th. And Markakis’ replacement 5th (I’m guessing he won’t be re-signed as he’s probably going after his last big contract). Camargo is an option here if they don’t find someone with pop, but he’s probably more of a 6 hitter. Then that’d leave the catchers and Swanson/Culberson (almost prefer for Culberson to be the starter at this point) to round out the order.

    Pretty good lineup if players live up to their potential, and of course finding someone for the 5 spot of the lineup. Feel this team is missing a couple relievers and Markakis’ replacement from being even more competitive. A better catcher/SS would just be gravy on top. But feel we can get by if the rest of the issues are addressed.

    I'm guessing your first Acuna was meant to be Albies. I mean if they'll let us bat Acuna twice each time through the lineup I would agree that would be ideal!

    Second “Acuna” should’ve said Albies. But yeah, I’m down for batting Acuna twice. :)

    Why not just rotate Acuna and Freeman ? Acuna would bat 1-3-5-7-9. Freeman would bat 2-4-6-8 ...where's the downside ? You'd think this would have occurred to somebody in the 150 or so history of MLB.

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  • WCDawgWCDawg Posts: 17,293 ✭✭✭✭✭ Graduate

    @Teddy said:

    @PTDawg said:
    I know the original question was asking what SP gets the start but what about SS and 3B? With Swanson looking doubtful for the series sure to his hand issue, do you start Camargo at short and Culberson at 3rd? Can Duda play 3rd? Flaherty?

    Generally Culberson plays SS when Swanson is out, and they keep Camargo at 3rd. Culberson has played more SS as the season went on. He’s a player I hope the Braves keep around, that Swiss Army knife off the bench, and is serviceable if needed for stretches due to injuries.

    Yep, Culberson at SS and Camargo at 3rd.
    Offensively we're probably a bit stronger with Culberson than Swanson.

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  • Dakota_NesterDakota_Nester Posts: 398 ✭✭✭✭ Senior

    Folty #1, Sanchez #2, if it's split or we're up, throw in Tehran #3, if we're down, might go with Gausman. Pitching in the AL, he is use to the high powered bats. Someone needs to step up, even if it is 1 game. Wouldn't mind seeing Newcomb or a youngblood pitch, let's see how good this farm system is.

    As for next year, Can Camargo play OF? Wouldn't mind seeing him replace Markakis and bring up Austin Reily. I love Markakis but not sure he is worth $10 million a year at 35. Not sure if we has found the fountain of youth or a one off year. We do need to find a long term solution for Catcher.

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  • PTDawgPTDawg Posts: 2,169 ✭✭✭✭✭ Graduate

    @Dakota_Nester said:
    Folty #1, Sanchez #2, if it's split or we're up, throw in Tehran #3, if we're down, might go with Gausman. Pitching in the AL, he is use to the high powered bats. Someone needs to step up, even if it is 1 game. Wouldn't mind seeing Newcomb or a youngblood pitch, let's see how good this farm system is.

    As for next year, Can Camargo play OF? Wouldn't mind seeing him replace Markakis and bring up Austin Reily. I love Markakis but not sure he is worth $10 million a year at 35. Not sure if we has found the fountain of youth or a one off year. We do need to find a long term solution for Catcher.

    The other thing, besides his age, that gives me pause about re-signing markakis is that his year was very front loaded. If you look at his stats over the course of the season he was almost the hottest hitter in all of baseball out of the gate. Over the course of the season that tailed off though. I forget the specific stats but for a 1.5 - 2 month stretch in the middle of the season he was basically only a replacement level player. He did pick it up a little later on.

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  • donmdonm Posts: 10,241 ✭✭✭✭✭ Graduate

    @PTDawg said:

    @Teddy said:

    @PTDawg said:
    Love the idea of getting Realmuto. Might take a king's ransom to get him within the division like that although the addition of that bat would be huge. I think an outfield of Acuna, Inciarte and Pache is absolutely sick defensively. However, my concern there is that I don't think Pache has any chance whatsoever of coming even close to Kak's production this year (I also don't think he's likely to reproduce it, either). You're going to have to get a middle of the order bat with pop from somewhere. Do they move Acuna to 4th to protect Freddie? Hope that some combo of Pache, Inciarte and Albies are able to hit 1-2? I think a move has to be made offensively somewhere.

    If Inciarte could find his 2017 form next year, it’d be great to move Acuna somewhere in 2-5 spots in the lineup. Ideally Inciarte and Acuna step up, and can man the 1-2 spots, Freeman and Acuna 3rd and 4th. And Markakis’ replacement 5th (I’m guessing he won’t be re-signed as he’s probably going after his last big contract). Camargo is an option here if they don’t find someone with pop, but he’s probably more of a 6 hitter. Then that’d leave the catchers and Swanson/Culberson (almost prefer for Culberson to be the starter at this point) to round out the order.

    Pretty good lineup if players live up to their potential, and of course finding someone for the 5 spot of the lineup. Feel this team is missing a couple relievers and Markakis’ replacement from being even more competitive. A better catcher/SS would just be gravy on top. But feel we can get by if the rest of the issues are addressed.

    I'm guessing your first Acuna was meant to be Albies. I mean if they'll let us bat Acuna twice each time through the lineup I would agree that would be ideal!

    Plus I think Acuna has already stepped up and will step higher in coming years.

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