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Walker and Fletcher
June 20th, 2012
12:46 pm
Makes perfect sense to sit Chipper. He has to stand on the field for about 10 minutes before the game to be honored.That would cut down on the number of innings he could play today so may as well give him the entire game off.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
12:47 pm
David O’Brien @ajcbraves
#Braves manager Gonzalez said he’s using McCann as DH today in order to give Chipper consecutive days off
6/18 Fredi Gonzalez said Chipper Jones would probably DH Tuesday in the second game of the series.
6/19 Manager Fredi Gonzalez said he expects to use third baseman Chipper Jones as the Braves’ designated hitter Wednesday.
Maybe he just needs to keep his mouth shut about such matters…
Ease
June 20th, 2012
12:47 pm
I have some supporters out there, thank you all.
Running for office?
Arkansas Transplant
June 20th, 2012
12:47 pm
Well, you can’t blame Fredi for being Fredi. It’s not his fault he’s in the position he’s in. He’s doing the best he can, he just happens to be overmatched.
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
12:48 pm
If a baseball manager was as important as a head coach in football or basketball I could understand the constant obsessing over Fred. They simply aren’t going to fire him in the middle of the season!! If / When they move on from Fredi it’ll be during an offseason.
Owl Hunter
June 20th, 2012
12:49 pm
Arkansas
That sounds like something you say to a child who effs up in little league, not a highly paid major league manager.
Arkansas Transplant
June 20th, 2012
12:51 pm
I do think Fredi has put us in some situations this season and last that didn’t improve our chances to win, but your right about the manager being unable to win or loose the game by himself. It still comes down to the player executing on any given play or situation.
MikeInFl
June 20th, 2012
12:51 pm
Maybe he just needs to keep his mouth shut about such matters…
Amen, McFann. To me, this started practically the day he was hired when he started talking about batting orders months before opening day. I know folks in his position have a responsibility to be somewhat forthcoming with the media, but it really wouldn’t hurt him to just say something like “we’ll make that decision closer to gametime” once in a while.
Walker and Fletcher
June 20th, 2012
12:51 pm
“If a baseball manager was as important as a head coach in football or basketball I could understand the constant obsessing over Fred. They simply aren’t going to fire him in the middle of the season!! If / When they move on from Fredi it’ll be during an offseason.”
And that is why there aren’t any managers in the baseball hall of fame. What they do just doesn’t matter. (rolling eyes at crazy talk)
Brian from SC
June 20th, 2012
12:53 pm
Sigh…days like today make me remember why I left for a long time a while back, and make me want to leave for a long time again.
Owl Hunter
June 20th, 2012
12:53 pm
Fredi just isn’t much of a thinker.
Frankie Wren
June 20th, 2012
12:54 pm
Yeah should have saved Lugo for more important times like bottom of the 9th instead of Diaz or Hinske?
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
12:54 pm
GameTime!
All Da Way Turn’t Up!
Arkansas Transplant
June 20th, 2012
12:54 pm
Owl Hunter, it could be he just over thinks everything and overlooks the obvious.
MFin04
June 20th, 2012
12:54 pm
“Fredi just isn’t much of a thinker.”
Thinking in baseball isn’t always a good thing. Sometimes you want a guy who doesn’t do too much thinking.
Arkansas Transplant
June 20th, 2012
12:55 pm
Hinske shouldn’t even be on this team, the dude has been in decline over the last 3 years. Cut him loose.
Owl Hunter
June 20th, 2012
12:56 pm
Frankie
You can’t use a guy that’s struggling to hit .125 as your first bat on the chance that ou MIGHT need a pinch hitter later in the game. There is no justification for that.
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
12:56 pm
Remembering Lugo in Our Lineup last year makes my stomach hurt…He was the 2011 version of Jack Wilson…
Owl Hunter
June 20th, 2012
12:56 pm
*you
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
12:57 pm
Why is Everyone Hatin on SKE?
The Dude is still the Truth coming off the bench, problem is that we have seen to much of him as a starter
Fols
June 20th, 2012
12:57 pm
Other than those obvious moments when you should leave a pitcher in to battle through something, and when to yank them out…does it really matter?
There’s a reason Phil Jackson only wanted to coach Jordan and Kobe…I triple dog dare him to coach himself to a championship with the Toronto Raptors. Coaching is glorified by teams that have athlete’s that perform.
Our guys aren’t performing like they should. Chipper is not hitting, McCann/Uggla/Freeman are batting .250 range. The guys need to step it up, not the coach.
They will!
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
12:57 pm
Braves are 4-3 before a day off.
Too bad all the Tuesdays are gamedays.
Brava
June 20th, 2012
12:57 pm
I’m here, George.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
12:58 pm
Matt Garza. RT @JustinMain: @ajcbraves anyone besides dempster on the braves eye for pitching if we go that route? Since he is on dl
If we can get the guy without gutting the system, then go ahead. Trading six years of Julio Teheran for 1.5 years of Matt Garza makes absolutely no sense at all though. I don’t care what Teheran has looked like in the majors for the small sample size of 25 innings(6 starts).
flange1
June 20th, 2012
12:58 pm
Brian from SC,
I totally understand!
Try to ignore the idiots and move on.
Owl Hunter
June 20th, 2012
12:58 pm
MF
Good point, but it’s comforting to know that your manager is capable of reasonable thought when it becomes necessary. Fredi’s baseball instincts are below avaerage, to put it nicely.
Ease
June 20th, 2012
12:58 pm
And that is why there aren’t any managers in the baseball hall of fame.
Well this guys might have a bone to pick with that:
Walt Alston
Sparky Anderson
Leo Durocher
Rube Foster
Ned Hanlon
Bucky Harris
Miller Huggins
Tommy Lasorda
Al Lopez
Connie Mack
Joe McCarthy
John McGraw
Bill McKechnie
Wilbert Robinson
Frank Selee
Casey Stengel
Earl Weaver
Brian from SC
June 20th, 2012
12:59 pm
I guess some people feel better when they complain about stuff. Personally, just reading all the whining makes me depressed. I was happy about a Braves win and looking forward to a series win today until I hung out in here.
flange1
June 20th, 2012
1:00 pm
Efrim,
Did you see that Fregosi was at Garza’s last start?
from CAC
“Bruce Levine of ESPN Chicago mentioned in his chat that Jim Fregosi recently saw Matt Garza pitch along with six or seven other teams that are interested in him. Watching him pitch and negotiating a trade are two entirely different things, but it shows the Braves are at least willing to send Fregosi to watch him.”
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
1:00 pm
Teheran is just not ready to contribute at the big league level yet.
I think I’ll disagree with you on that one, at least on degree. If by “contribute”, you mean “contend for the Cy”, or “immediately be a front-line pitcher”, or something similar, I’m with you. But he’s certainly capable of stepping into this rotation and being a factor.
Owl Hunter
June 20th, 2012
1:00 pm
“Trading six years of Julio Teheran for 1.5 years of Matt Garza makes absolutely no sense at all though. I don’t care what Teheran has looked like in the majors for the small sample size of 25 innings(6 starts).” – Efrim
Absolutely!
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
1:01 pm
30 minnutes till I am outta here, Where is Brava? She supports me.
She’s not the only one, George. I’ve got your back, so go ahead, say stuff.
Brava
June 20th, 2012
1:01 pm
Go Braves!!!
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
1:01 pm
And that is why there aren’t any managers in the baseball hall of fame. What they do just doesn’t matter.
It does, but not nearly to the level that people place it on!!
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
1:02 pm
flange1, yeah, I saw it. I think they are going to be interested in a pitcher unless Jurrjens pitches really well over the next five weeks – which I don’t see happening.
David O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
1:02 pm
Gonzalez said he’s using McCann as DH today in order to give Chipper consecutive days off
Duke
June 20th, 2012
1:02 pm
Why would we want Garza? Pretty much the same numbers as Delgado. No reason to give up prospects him.
Tomahawkin
June 20th, 2012
1:03 pm
Good To Hear Boog Powell and Don Sutton Again…Love Matinee days at work…Hope the offense doesn’t Tank it since its Getaway Day
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
1:03 pm
I think Wren doesn’t want to see Minor, Delgado and Teheran in the same rotation right now. April 2013? More likely.
Brava
June 20th, 2012
1:03 pm
She’s not the only one, George. I’ve got your back, so go ahead, say stuff.
That’s because Bat and I are nolie’s sidekicks and nolie supports you too, George.
David O'Brien
June 20th, 2012
1:03 pm
Classy presentation by the Yankees for Chipper just now at home plate.
Chipper honored as “one of the great switch-hitters of our time” by Yankees. Yankees Derek Jeter and Andruw Jones presented Chipper with 3rd base from last night’s game in glass case, presentation at home plate.
Kat
June 20th, 2012
1:03 pm
It is ridiculously hot here….
MFin04
June 20th, 2012
1:03 pm
“Gonzalez said he’s using McCann as DH today in order to give Chipper consecutive days off”
Then he lied the previous two days.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
1:03 pm
Garza has a similar walk rate to Randall?
Fols
June 20th, 2012
1:04 pm
I agree, I like consecutive days off myself…I call them…WEEKEND! I’m usually ready to go by Monday.
CrαZy
June 20th, 2012
1:04 pm
I was happy about a Braves win and looking forward to a series win today until I hung out in here.
Idiots don’t bother me they make me feel better about myself!!
flange1
June 20th, 2012
1:04 pm
Brian from SC,
That is it exactly.
That is why the “regulars” complain about the negative stuff on here constantly and good folks like Moe Berg and Tom O’Hawk leave the blog.
The folks yelling the negative comment are usually drive by folks, 1 regular who uses multiple monkiers and the normal ignorant regular bloggers.
I think we should do like ’scoots and use the scroll wheel and not even read the garbage from those folks
Owl Hunter
June 20th, 2012
1:04 pm
I think when it comes to potential rotation acquisitions, people are looking at names more than degree of upgrade over what we already have.
Ease
June 20th, 2012
1:05 pm
David O’Brien @ajcbraves
…. Yankees Jeter and Andruw Jones presented #Braves Chipper with 3rd base from last night’s game in glass case, presentation at home plate
Fols
June 20th, 2012
1:06 pm
Hmm…i’m calling it……we are scoring MORE than 6 runs today.
Book it. You can all throw stones at me later, but my cup-of-soup isn’t just sodium. It’s the future!
Brian from SC
June 20th, 2012
1:06 pm
Then he lied the previous two days.
Or, you know…maybe circumstances changed that changed his decision.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
1:07 pm
I think when it comes to potential rotation acquisitions, people are looking at names more than degree of upgrade over what we already have.
Yeah, I think Garza is head and shoulders over the rest. Wren probably agrees. He’ll cost ya, though. Not sure we meet that cost. Unlikely, I’d say.
Duke
June 20th, 2012
1:07 pm
“Garza has a similar walk rate to Randall?”
37-60 BB/K Delgado
22-70 BB/K Garza
That difference is not worth a few prospects.
flange1
June 20th, 2012
1:08 pm
Maybe Chipper is hurting and the Braves don’t want the world to know that.
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
1:08 pm
I think when it comes to potential rotation acquisitions, people are looking at names more than degree of upgrade over what we already have.
Maybe they should just have jerseys made up and let those pitch.
(You/re right, of course.)
Ease
June 20th, 2012
1:09 pm
Bourn is on fiya!
Owl Hunter
June 20th, 2012
1:09 pm
Wren isn’t going to trade anyone for Joe Saunders. He’s smarter than that.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
1:10 pm
That difference is not worth a few prospects.
That’s a pretty big difference. Even as Delgado has improved as the season has gone along, he is still having control issues.
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
1:11 pm
I still like Brandon McCarthy. Just never healthy, so he’s probably not in consideration.
I don’t like Joe Saunders either. Bring up Teheran if that’s our option.
Owl Hunter
June 20th, 2012
1:11 pm
I agree that Garza is’t wrth what we’d have to give up.
flange1
June 20th, 2012
1:12 pm
I still keep thinking about this article from Buster Olney through MLBTR
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/06/twins-seek-pitching.html
Could the Braves be trying to trade JJJ, Redmond and others to the Twins for Willingham?
I still can’t figure out why they brought up Redmond to help in relief until JJJ is called up, but he was not available to pitch (because he is a starter and had just started) for a couple of the days he is up.
The Twins liked (still do) Scott Diamond.
Not sure if there is something there or not.
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
1:13 pm
Can’t stand Granderson
Owl Hunter
June 20th, 2012
1:13 pm
Do we really need Willingham? Who will he step in for? Don’t say Heyward.
TennesseePaul
June 20th, 2012
1:14 pm
If by “contribute”, you mean “contend for the Cy”, or “immediately be a front-line pitcher”, or something similar, I’m with you. But he’s certainly capable of stepping into this rotation and being a factor.
Always with the Cy Young talk, scoots….
A guy can come in as a starter and help the team without being a Cy Young pitcher, even if he isn’t 6 foot 11.
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
1:15 pm
MikeInFlit really wouldn’t hurt him to just say something like “we’ll make that decision closer to gametime” once in a while.
I agree.
MFin04 Then he lied the previous two days.
So it would seem, anyway…
Owl Hunter
June 20th, 2012
1:15 pm
Bourn is having an unbelievable year.
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
1:15 pm
Even tho I ate lunch, I’d like to order an Uggla tater at this time.
Brian from SC
June 20th, 2012
1:16 pm
From now on, whenever Fredi is asked a question, he should just reply that he doesn’t know the answer. That way he never says something that it’s possible he would change his mind on. I’m sure this strategy would endear him to the fans.
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
1:17 pm
Not a tater, but I’ll take it
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
1:17 pm
Yeah, Uggla!!
Brava
June 20th, 2012
1:17 pm
Uggs!!!!!!!
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
1:17 pm
Way to go, Big Sexy!!
Wow, I love Uggla!
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
1:18 pm
FREDDIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fols
June 20th, 2012
1:18 pm
My prediction from earlier is magically appearing in front of me…….come on Braves….6 more runs and i’m there!
cricket
June 20th, 2012
1:18 pm
would’ve respected that RBI knock if he was hitting at least .270 …
looks like the finger is healed
Brava
June 20th, 2012
1:18 pm
Freddie with da Bomb!!!!
The A Bomb
June 20th, 2012
1:18 pm
FREDERICK OF HOLLYWOOD!
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
1:18 pm
I think Freeman is doing ok!! Woo-hoo, Freddie!!!
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
1:18 pm
FREDDIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
1:18 pm
Yay, Dan.
B_F 54
June 20th, 2012
1:18 pm
Mikeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey
Ugglaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeie
!!!
Brian from SC
June 20th, 2012
1:18 pm
I’m shocked that Freeman can even make contact with the ball considering he’s batting 5th instead of 3rd.
Fols
June 20th, 2012
1:19 pm
I said, more than 6 runs…….looky looky!
BravesQueen
June 20th, 2012
1:19 pm
Btw, Hey y’all!
Bravesgrl4life—Good to see you.
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
1:19 pm
Yes, Freeman should stop swinging so much at that first pitch.
Venice Jim
June 20th, 2012
1:19 pm
EXCELLENT!!!
McFann :Ô: :Ô: :ô:
June 20th, 2012
1:19 pm
Hey, there’s no law that says he can’t change his mind, but why would he keep
YAY, Freeman!!!
Saying that Chipper was gonna DH and then not? Unless Chipper’s hurting…or BMac is…anyway, I think it’s time for me to stop. Already annoying half my public…
Efrim
June 20th, 2012
1:19 pm
One down. Two to go. Just need Heyward to park one in RF. Mac too.
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
1:20 pm
Is that BravesQueen I see??? Hey, girlfriend, where ya been? How ya doing?
MFin04
June 20th, 2012
1:20 pm
We CAN hit homers! That looked a lot like last nights swings.
Owl Hunter
June 20th, 2012
1:20 pm
Freeman is gonna be a boss.
Brian from SC
June 20th, 2012
1:20 pm
If Chipper didn’t need back-to-back days of rest, he wouldn’t be getting it. You think Fredi enjoys writing “Francisco” in?
flange1
June 20th, 2012
1:20 pm
Kick some butt Bravos!
cabravesfan
June 20th, 2012
1:20 pm
Hi BravesQueen!
ncscoots
June 20th, 2012
1:21 pm
Of course, the dinger did turn out to be a rally-killer, LOL.
ChattTownBrian
June 20th, 2012
1:21 pm
Love early runs
Owl Hunter
June 20th, 2012
1:22 pm
Damnit!
bravesgrl4life
June 20th, 2012
1:22 pm
Dang, Tommy, let that be the only one you give back!
Brava
June 20th, 2012
1:22 pm
Yikes, stop it, Tommy.
Bat Masterson
June 20th, 2012
1:22 pm
That’s because Bat and I are nolie’s sidekicks and nolie supports you too, George. _ Brava
Yep