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Post by wncbravesfan on Apr 18, 2018 8:21:42 GMT -5
UP NEXT RHP Brandon McCarthy (2-0) will try to stay unbeaten for the Braves when he starts the series finale Wednesday night against Philadelphia RHP Vince Velasquez (1-1).
McCarthy bested Velasquez when the teams met March 31 , allowing two earned runs in 5 1/3 innings, while the Phillies starter was roughed up badly in his 2 2/3-inning stint. He surrendered nine hits and seven runs (four earned) in a 15-2 loss.
TRAINER'S ROOM Phillies: RHP Pat Neshek played catch for the second day in a row as he attempts to come back from a strained right shoulder. There's no timetable for his return from the disabled list. The 37-year-old Neshek was an All-Star last season, going 5-3 with a 1.59 ERA in 71 games split between Colorado and Philadelphia.
Braves: LHP Luiz Gohara went 3 1/3 innings in a rehab start at Double-A Mississippi, taking the loss in an 8-4 setback to Pensacola. He surrendered five runs in the first inning, though only one was earned. The 21-year-old sprained his left ankle in spring training and is unlikely to join Atlanta rotation until at least early May.
ACUNA UPDATE Outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr., the Braves' top prospect, hit his first homer of the season for Triple-A Gwinnett, a two-run shot that powered an 8-3 win over Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Acuna has gotten off to a rough start in the minors after a dazzling performance in spring training, batting just .139 through his first nine games without a homer or RBI.
With Preston Tucker off to a solid start for the Braves, there's no rush to bring up Acuna, who already has passed the cutoff date to ensure the Braves retain an extra year of control before he's eligible for free agency.
"He'll let us know when he's ready," Snitker said.
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Post by wncbravesfan on Apr 18, 2018 8:44:17 GMT -5
Embrace of analytics paying dividends in OF Snitker: 'It's good information and it works' ATLANTA -- As the first few weeks of this season have elapsed, Braves manager Brian Snitker has become even more appreciative of how the adoption of a much heavier analytical approach has aided his team's defense, primarily in the outfield. "It's good information and it works," Snitker said. "It's not going to work every time. This is baseball. You play percentages and it's not going to be 100 percent all the time. But I've been impressed by what we've done so far and how the guys have bought into what we're doing." The adjusted positioning has seemingly aided right fielder Nick Markakis, who has been successful with each of his three attempts to make a 3-star catch (anything with a catch probability between 51-75 percent). He was 7-for-17 on those plays last year. "The daily information we receive every day about a game we're about to play is pretty extensive in comparison to what we're used to," Snitker said. Snitker admits he did not know much about a heavy analytics approach before Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos joined the organization in November. Anthopoulos hired director of Major League operations Alex Tamin, who oversees an analytics department that has been significantly enhanced since the front-office staff was overhauled this past offseason. Tamin's department organizes data which he relays to the coaching staff on a daily basis to devise game plans. First-base coach Eric Young discusses the information with the outfielders and third-base coach Ron Washington handles the infielders. Each of the outfielders takes the field with a card that spells out where they should be positioned defensively in different situations against each of the opposing team's batters. Statcastâ„¢ data shows the Braves' outfielders have consistently played a little deeper this season. Looking simply at games played at SunTrust Park, the left fielders have been positioned on average 305 feet from the plate, as opposed to 300 ft. in 2017. The center fielders' starting position has moved from 317 ft.to 323 ft. and the right fielders have moved from 286 ft. to 298 ft. "There's a lot that goes into that," Snitker said. "It's pretty much a group effort every day preparing for that game we're going to play. They've changed some things according to the makeup of our ballpark in terms of where they position guys. It's just amazing with all the in-depth studies." The Braves haven't needed to tinker much with center fielder Ender Inciarte, who has won two consecutive National League Gold Glove Awards. But until Ronald Acuna Jr. arrives they will continue to provide assistance to left fielder Preston Tucker, who has at least exceeded the expectations of those who considered him to be a defensive liability. www.mlb.com/news/braves-paying-attention-to-analytics-data/c-272604954
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Post by wncbravesfan on Apr 18, 2018 9:30:39 GMT -5
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Post by littlebeast1 on Apr 18, 2018 9:37:32 GMT -5
To quote Herm Edwards, "you play to win the game." Beltre may not have liked it, but I don't blame Gomez for trying it. The Rays need all the help they can get these days.
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Post by wncbravesfan on Apr 18, 2018 9:58:39 GMT -5
To quote Herm Edwards, "you play to win the game." Beltre may not have liked it, but I don't blame Gomez for trying it. The Rays need all the help they can get these days. I love to see an OFer try that
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Post by keystone61 on Apr 18, 2018 10:26:21 GMT -5
I'd do the same thing if one of my buddies and I were in the same situation. Very cool, actually.
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Post by wncbravesfan on Apr 18, 2018 11:58:16 GMT -5
Mark Bowman @mlbbowman The Braves have signed Jose Bautista to a Minor League deal. Bautista will spend time at the Spring Training facility before joining an affiliate. He will attempt to prove he can play third base.
Kelsey Wingert @kelswingert In January last year, Toronto brought back Bautista on a one-year-deal worth $18 million with options. The contract included a $17 million option for 2018 and a $20 million vesting option for '19. #Braves just signed the six-time All star to a minor league deal.
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Post by Fumbduckery on Apr 18, 2018 13:11:11 GMT -5
So...quit trying to get me out while I'm loafing you jerk!
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Post by littlebeast1 on Apr 18, 2018 14:01:17 GMT -5
Braves have called up Jesse Biddle and put Ramirez on the 10 day DL.
Pen just got better.
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Post by Fumbduckery on Apr 18, 2018 14:02:45 GMT -5
Braves have called up Jesse Biddle and put Ramirez on the 10 day DL. Pen just got better. By DL they mean Douche List.
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Post by Hart's Middle Finger on Apr 18, 2018 15:30:27 GMT -5
Braves have called up Jesse Biddle and put Ramirez on the 10 day DL. Pen just got better. So in Chicago it was the cold and last night it was because of injury? lulz.. No one believes that... the 10 day DL should be called what it really is! The SPL - stashed player list
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Post by Hart's Middle Finger on Apr 18, 2018 16:27:18 GMT -5
Anibal Sanchez had to be carted off the field after injuring his leg during warmups
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Post by Fumbduckery on Apr 18, 2018 16:39:30 GMT -5
Anibal Sanchez had to be carted off the field after injuring his leg during warmups You have to be sh**ing us.....
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Post by Hart's Middle Finger on Apr 18, 2018 17:00:36 GMT -5
nope... carted off with an air cast on his leg
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Post by TheCoronaManCometh on Apr 18, 2018 17:43:08 GMT -5
Welcome Gohara or Soroka.
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