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Post by wncbravesfan on Sept 24, 2021 15:44:45 GMT -5
Game on BIG FOX
Huascar Ynoa RHP, #19
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Vince Velasquez RHP, #21
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Post by keystone61 on Sept 25, 2021 10:34:33 GMT -5
Smith has a 5.12 ERA over his last 20 appearances. 5.12 is bad for any pitcher, but it is godawful for a relief pitcher. And this guy is our closer?
You know, he was a good pitcher.....then he got paid by the Braves. He's never been worth a sheet for us. Coincidence?
He represents the worst decision AA has ever made, at least for the Braves. Much worse than the Smyly deal, which is bad enough. We never do multiple year deals for free agents, especially pitchers, and this is the guy he chose to give one? It's mind boggling.
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Post by Hart's Middle Finger on Sept 25, 2021 10:52:51 GMT -5
He had come off what was sort of a breakout year when AA signed him, his first as a closer.
Much more concerning than the fact that he hasn't worked out is our manager's steadfast belief that he's the best person for the job right now.
The Phails are almost guaranteed another with today, so we've really got to find a way to get it done as well.
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Post by keystone61 on Sept 25, 2021 11:04:26 GMT -5
The Pirates are obviously a weak team, but I know nothing about them. Their bullpen guys are apparently horrible though, because the failies are scoring late and often against them.
The Braves best be ready to win this weekend and beat them next week, or they're gonna be on the outside looking in. They have to finish strong, but isn't that the way it should be? I mean, this last week of the season is playoff baseball and you gotta love it.
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Post by keystone61 on Sept 25, 2021 11:11:15 GMT -5
He had come off what was sort of a breakout year when AA signed him, his first as a closer. Much more concerning than the fact that he hasn't worked out is our manager's steadfast belief that he's the best person for the job right now. The Phails are almost guaranteed another with today, so we've really got to find a way to get it done as well. True. Also, while there are exceptions (Wagner and Chapman come to mind), I've never really liked a lefty as your closer, but that's probably just me. Breakout years are often nothing but career years that are never duplicated again. Look at Folty. He's a perfect example of that.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2021 11:39:21 GMT -5
Much more concerning than the fact that he hasn't worked out is our manager's steadfast belief that he's the best person for the job right now. This is where the core of the problem is. But that is something we all know and vent about. This is the one big issue where I have become a serious critic of Snitker - I can live with a questionable technical game management issue here and there - all managers make decisions that are subject to second guessing. But when they err on the stubborn side of stupidity - that is something that is not acceptable. And as you know I was more of a Snitker supporter till this. Hell, try Matzek or even Webb (I know he has a bad game the last time out). Even Minter would be a better option though the control is often on and off but he has closed in the past. He was groomed as a closer at one time. I would have said Rich Rodriguez but he has been bit with the HR ball as of late. He has to clean that up
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Post by SuperBrave on Sept 25, 2021 14:03:02 GMT -5
Snitwit looks at Smith's 30 saves and says, "He must be good."
Instead of looking at Smith and saying, "You can't allow home runs and be a closer"!!!!!!!
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Post by wncbravesfan on Sept 25, 2021 14:19:35 GMT -5
Atlanta Braves @braves The #Braves today reinstated RHP Edgar Santana from the paternity list and optioned LHP Dylan Lee to Triple-A Gwinnett.
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Post by braves247 on Sept 25, 2021 14:43:30 GMT -5
snitiker tries to manage like bobby did if a guy failed he would get him right back out there or if brought up a new guy he would get him out there but if he kept hurting the team he would make a change...
if they keep smith he needs to be a so called lefty specialist in the matzek role but i doubt he'd be much better than he is now but if he blows the lead least we'd have 2 or 3 more AB's to try and come back
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Post by Hart's Middle Finger on Sept 25, 2021 15:05:37 GMT -5
snitiker tries to manage like bobby did if a guy failed he would get him right back out there or if brought up a new guy he would get him out there but if he kept hurting the team he would make a change... if they keep smith he needs to be a so called lefty specialist in the matzek role but i doubt he'd be much better than he is now but if he blows the lead least we'd have 2 or 3 more AB's to try and come back Bobby would do that, but usually players responded pretty quickly.
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Post by braves247 on Sept 25, 2021 16:59:55 GMT -5
w need ynoa have a great game and we should be able to score vs velsaquez
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Post by wncbravesfan on Sept 25, 2021 17:43:00 GMT -5
Tonight's lineup: Soler RF FF 1B Ozzie 2B Riley 3B Duvall CF Rosario LF d'Arnaud C Dansby SS Ynoa P
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Post by wncbravesfan on Sept 25, 2021 17:43:28 GMT -5
Pitt 0 Phil 3 FINAL
We now have just a 1-game lead over the Phillies. We need to win tonight.
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Post by braves247 on Sept 25, 2021 17:44:31 GMT -5
Tonight's lineup:Soler RF FF 1B Ozzie 2B Riley 3B Duvall CF Rosario LF d'Arnaud C Dansby SS Ynoa P i say we will need 7 runs to win
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Post by SuperBrave on Sept 25, 2021 17:50:45 GMT -5
Every game is a must now.
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