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At least he can move his foot
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[Edited on July 24, 2013 at 9:44 PM. Reason : Hhuih] 7/24/2013 9:39:21 PM
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akaseinfeld All American 1608 Posts user info edit post |
David O'Brien ?@ajcbraves 22s Hudson getting ovation from Mets fans as he's taken off field on a cart. This is a severe injury, folks. As anyone who was watching knows. 7/24/2013 9:42:08 PM
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sbkurtz Veteran 424 Posts user info edit post |
He's most likely done for the season, that did not look good at all. Might be an achilles tear 7/24/2013 9:42:30 PM
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Jeepin4x4 #Pack9 35773 Posts user info edit post |
We are fucked. 7/24/2013 10:05:36 PM
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Ragged All American 23473 Posts user info edit post |
He didn't look like he was in much pain. Stella was back in her groove too. God damn that is a depressing sign
8game lead
Championships are won in April 7/24/2013 10:21:38 PM
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Jeepin4x4 #Pack9 35773 Posts user info edit post |
It didn't look as gruesome as twitter was making it out to be. I mean it's a season ender but twitter made it seem like his foot fell off. 7/24/2013 10:26:05 PM
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ncsuapex SpaceForRent 37776 Posts user info edit post |
Fractured ankle. Done for the year. That sucks! Gotta give EYJr some respect. He immediately knew it was bad and ran over to Huddy. You could tell he was really shaken by what happened. 7/25/2013 6:51:22 AM
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rflong All American 11472 Posts user info edit post |
Damn the timing on this Hudson injury sucks. Maholm is garbage, but him going down and now Hudson gone means Wood is the #4 starter and they'll have to rush Beachy back and who knows if he is ready. Minor-Medlen-Teheran as your #1-3 is not striking fear in the heart of teams like the Cards and Reds if the Braves can hang on in the East.
Braves shit. Maybe the bats finally woke up a little last night. Team has been putrid with RISP lately. 7/25/2013 7:29:19 AM
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BrickTop All American 4508 Posts user info edit post |
they've been looking at trading for bullpen help for a while
now you gotta wonder if they try to get a vet/ace type of starter as well. we're in first, and have a good chance at a WS. it's been years since we've been in this position, so if the right opportunity comes along... 7/25/2013 7:37:39 AM
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Jeepin4x4 #Pack9 35773 Posts user info edit post |
it's been mulled over moving Medlen back into the bullpen. This was best case scenario too, Beachy returning and having Huddy Maholm and Beachy 1,2,3. But now i really don't know. insert Wood into the rotation and then when Beachy comes back you decide between Wood and Medlen who to drop out. Or do you we make a trade for a #2 type guy. but what do we give up for that? I don't like what we're going to have to give up to get someone as the sale window is closing and a lot of teams are trying to buy. 7/25/2013 7:43:49 AM
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rflong All American 11472 Posts user info edit post |
^ there is no way in hell that Medlen is leaving the rotation now. Also LOL at Maholm as a #2 starter. Guy is a #4 at best. Maybe his stint on the DL will get him pitching like he was back in April, but if the Braves are counting on him to be one of their #1-3 guys in October, it'll be another short post season for the Braves. Honestly this is what it'll be for the rest of the season:
With Maholm out: 1. Minor 2. Medlen 3. Teheran 4. Wood 5. Beachy?
When Maholm returns: 1. Minor 2. Medlen 3. Teheran 4. Maholm 5. Beachy, if he's back, otherwise Wood
Not looking so good without Hudson anchoring the group. 7/25/2013 9:08:50 AM
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Jaybee1200 Suspended 56200 Posts user info edit post |
Jake Peavy? 7/25/2013 9:35:06 AM
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BrickTop All American 4508 Posts user info edit post |
I think Wren should open up the farm system and make pretty much anyone available, with the exception of JR Graham. I'd try to hang on to him at all costs.
I say this for two three reasons: 1. our organizational ranking is down... we don't have any elite prospects like we've had in the past 5 or so years (heyward, hanson (lol), teheran, etc). I don't think Graham is elite, but I think he'll be a solid successful mid-rotation arm. but I digress - there's no sense in being so guarded over average prospects. let some team have their pick of the litter in order to improve our chances for continued success.
2. we have a very good young nucleus, that is controllable for the next several years. this will allow time to restock the farm.
3. I'll say again, we've done well this year so far. carpe diem and all that. I mean, if we don't make a move, then STL will. they are dangerous and are looking for a quality SP. LAD have shown that they will make a deal at any costs, and they've been hot.
all that said, after peavy, I don't know that there's many good SPs on the market. Ervin Santana, now that KC is pretty much done? 7/25/2013 9:38:03 AM
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Jeepin4x4 #Pack9 35773 Posts user info edit post |
Alex Wood getting rocked in the day game] 7/25/2013 1:19:52 PM
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wolfpack2105 All American 12428 Posts user info edit post |
^4 runs in 4 1/3. Then some guy named Loe who couldn't even cut it with the Cubs comes in and gives up 3 runs. (It was tied 4-4 at this point). 7/25/2013 6:54:54 PM
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Jeepin4x4 #Pack9 35773 Posts user info edit post |
yeah, i posted that when Wood had given up all of those runs in one inning. 7/25/2013 9:34:40 PM
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rflong All American 11472 Posts user info edit post |
Not a good start for Wood. Probably was feeling some pressure knowing Hudson was out and that he was now going to be firmly entrenched in the rotation for a little while. That Loe guy is garbage. He's been garbage his whole career. Not sure what the hell the Braves were thinking to sign him, but it's a pretty bad sign because it means you have nothing in the minors you think can contribute as a middle reliever right now.
These injuries on the pitching staff suck. Really missing guys like EOF and Venters now because guys like Avilan are being used now for late game situations. 7/26/2013 7:17:47 AM
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Jeepin4x4 #Pack9 35773 Posts user info edit post |
did we ever mention in here that Cristhian Martinez decided to have surgery?] 7/26/2013 8:05:01 AM
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wolfpack2105 All American 12428 Posts user info edit post |
^^This is where the Hudson injury really kills. You were looking at adding an arm to the bullpen like Medlen pre-injury. Now, not only is your starting lineup taxed...your bullpen doesn't get the help it needs either. 7/26/2013 8:35:01 AM
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BrickTop All American 4508 Posts user info edit post |
traderumors reporting that braves are now in on bud norris
i guess he'd a maholm-esque type of guy (of 2012, not recent maholm), someone to stabilize the mid to back of the rotation. he definitely won't anchor the top thats for sure. 7/26/2013 9:15:29 AM
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rflong All American 11472 Posts user info edit post |
I'd be okay with Bud Norris. Guy has some power stuff and when he's on, he can easily strike out 10+ in a game. He needs to learn some control, but is a reasonable gamble if the Braves can get him cheap. Better than running Kameron fucking Loe out there and his 27+ ERA. 7/26/2013 11:29:40 AM
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Ernie All American 45943 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "he can easily strike out 10+ in a game" |
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wolfpack2105 All American 12428 Posts user info edit post |
^lol. His season high in strikeouts is 7. Which hes done 3 times. Hes given up more earned runs than strikeouts in 4 games. 7/26/2013 1:14:27 PM
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rflong All American 11472 Posts user info edit post |
Well I'll admit that I have not looked at his stats at all this year, but he was a high K/9 guy a couple years back. Maybe he's lost some velocity.
Just looked at his stats and his K/9 rate is way off. He was an 8.5 K/9 inning guy from 2009-2012. This season he is down to 6.4 so clearly something is different. Looking back through his stats, he's had 6-7 games with 10+ Ks so he is capable of this. But yeah overall he would be a mediocre pickup in retrospect. 7/26/2013 3:20:08 PM
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wolfpack2105 All American 12428 Posts user info edit post |
possibly the move to the AL? Instead of a pitcher/pinch hitter 3-4 times a game, hes facing a DH. That could knock off 2 k's/9 easily. 7/26/2013 6:01:35 PM
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ncsuapex SpaceForRent 37776 Posts user info edit post |
The fuck are they playing nelly when the game is in ATL? 7/26/2013 7:59:45 PM
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Ragged All American 23473 Posts user info edit post |
Guh. 8 runners stranded 7/27/2013 5:12:54 PM
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StingrayRush All American 14628 Posts user info edit post |
i was about to post something snide about simmons.....glad i refrained 7/27/2013 5:31:52 PM
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Jaybee1200 Suspended 56200 Posts user info edit post |
what the fuck you looking at Carpenter? sit the fuck down
St. Louis who?
[Edited on July 27, 2013 at 5:39 PM. Reason : d] 7/27/2013 5:37:56 PM
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wolfdawg4 All American 5866 Posts user info edit post |
Finally someone got the clutch hit today. Get the sweep tomorrow. 7/27/2013 5:58:51 PM
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ncsuapex SpaceForRent 37776 Posts user info edit post |
^^^ why? Sure his O is lacking for the year but his D is outstanding. 7/27/2013 6:35:41 PM
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StingrayRush All American 14628 Posts user info edit post |
Just the bit about his 0.068 BA with RISP which is 6th worst in the league. Clutch hit though 7/27/2013 6:45:34 PM
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Jeepin4x4 #Pack9 35773 Posts user info edit post |
It will be interesting to see if they keep Simmons down in the order for awhile. He's just not a lead off type guy. Too long of a swing/stride. He can rip the ball when he gets a hold of one, but he's too much of an all or nothing type guy right now. 7/27/2013 8:52:20 PM
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Ragged All American 23473 Posts user info edit post |
National Game. I love this shit 7/28/2013 8:26:44 PM
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wolfdawg4 All American 5866 Posts user info edit post |
Simmons starting to learn how to hit with RISP. 7/28/2013 8:54:22 PM
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Ragged All American 23473 Posts user info edit post |
Awesome fielding so far 7/28/2013 9:00:15 PM
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Ragged All American 23473 Posts user info edit post |
JHey! Number 9 of the year 7/28/2013 9:07:59 PM
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scotieb24 Commish 11071 Posts user info edit post |
^^Until now. Gattis should have gotten there. Just counted on Simmons getting that one. 7/28/2013 9:42:43 PM
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Ragged All American 23473 Posts user info edit post |
Man fuck!! Now reed Johnson goes out 7/28/2013 10:58:40 PM
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Ragged All American 23473 Posts user info edit post |
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Fuck yea
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wolfdawg4 All American 5866 Posts user info edit post |
AW YEAH 7/28/2013 11:08:27 PM
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Jeepin4x4 #Pack9 35773 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "Mark Bowman ?@mlbbowman 6h Those asking about Reed Johnson, his Achilles flared up when he exited in the eighth. Fredi didn't seem concerned after the game." |
whew!
what a series. 7/29/2013 7:51:01 AM
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rflong All American 11472 Posts user info edit post |
Great weekend for the Braves. Puts them in contention for best record in the NL which looks to be damn important since the Braves are a great home team and a putrid road team. Hopefully the NL Central leaders (Reds, Cards, Pirates) will all start to fall back in terms of winning % as they play more within their division come Aug/Sept.
Big start tonight for Beachy. Wondering though if they are rushing him back to see what he's got since the trade deadline is looming. Should be interesting... 7/29/2013 8:47:50 AM
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Jeepin4x4 #Pack9 35773 Posts user info edit post |
yeah you have to assume that's the case. going against a Rockies team that just flew in, hopefully it's a good matchup for him. 7/29/2013 9:35:35 AM
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BrickTop All American 4508 Posts user info edit post |
of course we all want him to do well, but if ^^ is right, I'd love to know now if Beachy isn't all there yet. not send him out to a powderpuff matchup to make him look good, then decide the rotation is fine, only to regret not reinforcing the rotation a couple of weeks down the line.
I hope such an important decision doesn't hang on the outcome of a pitcher's performance in his first game back from TJ 7/29/2013 9:44:45 AM
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wolfpack2105 All American 12428 Posts user info edit post |
^^^Cards play a rough schedule over the next few weeks...Reds, Pirates x2 and the Dodgers.
^Beachy really has nothing left to do in the minor league level. Hes thrown about as much as he can. Time to test him out up here and get him going. 7/29/2013 10:47:59 AM
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rflong All American 11472 Posts user info edit post |
^ I have a feeling the Braves may be rushing Beachy back a little. He hasn't been exactly dominating in his rehab starts, but that is not uncommon coming off a major injury.
The timing of his 1st start with Hudson's injury and the trade deadline seems a little to coincidental. It's one thing if they had already him lined up to start this game before Hudson went down. If he pitches well though, it may play into the Braves negotiating plans as they look to trade for another starter (i.e. since Beachy is back we don't have to offer this prospect, etc).
And yes I am reading into this a bit much... 7/29/2013 11:22:31 AM
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akaseinfeld All American 1608 Posts user info edit post |
Ken Rosenthal ?@Ken_Rosenthal 13s Trade: #Braves announce acquisition of LHP Scott Downs from #Angels for RHP Cory Rasmus. Strong add to bullpen by Atlanta. 7/29/2013 12:23:48 PM
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BrickTop All American 4508 Posts user info edit post |
got dat 190% lefty
establishes us as buyers. not that it wasn't obvious 7/29/2013 12:38:09 PM
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rflong All American 11472 Posts user info edit post |
Nice trade for the Braves. Rasmus has not shown that he's ready for the bigs and may never be ready. Downs is a solid veteran. I am surprised the Angles are selling though. I guess with Pujols going down, they said fuck it to 2013. Braves have pulled off two deals with the Angels for relievers this year (Walden for Hanson - nice move by Wren) and now this deal. Also Downs actually took over the closer role for Walden a few years back in LAA IIRC. 7/29/2013 3:18:19 PM
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