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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 7, 2018 22:39:38 GMT -5
UP NEXT:
Braves: LHP Sean Newcomb (8-3, 3.10 ERA) looks to bounce back Sunday after allowing five runs without getting out of the third inning in an 8-5 loss to the Yankees on Tuesday.
RHP Junior Guerra (5-5, 2.87) goes for Milwaukee and is holding opponents to a .217 average in 16 starts this year.
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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 7, 2018 22:47:52 GMT -5
Orioles busy fielding offers from Dodgers, six other teams on Manny Machado (Including the Braves) The Orioles continue to move quickly toward trading shortstop Manny Machado in advance of this month’s nonwaiver trade deadline and are in the process of fielding offers from seven teams, according to an industry source. The Orioles have received offers from the Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs, and the offers rank in that order of appeal, according to the source. All the offers are said to be “very close” in appeal, according to the source. Several other teams have checked in on Machado. The Orioles, who dropped to 40 games below .500 with Saturday’s 5-4 loss in Minnesota, are active in dialogue with several teams, and a deal could actually come together as soon as this weekend, said the source, although that seems unlikely. The Dodgers have the most enticing offer on the table, according to the source, though the Diamondbacks’ offer is just slightly behind as the two teams battle for the National League West lead. Arizona entered Saturday leading Los Angeles by just one game. The Phillies led the Braves by percentage points atop the NL East, and the Brewers held a 1½-game lead over the Cubs. The situation remains very fluid. While the Orioles are moving forward with trade talks on Machado, he is unquestionably the best player who will be made available at this year’s nonwaiver trade deadline, and having dialogue with up to seven clubs, including many that are entrenched in close playoff races, can help the Orioles in their bargaining as the month progresses. At the same time, several teams have expressed interest in acquiring Machado sooner rather than later instead of waiting until the July 31 deadline given the tight races that exist in the NL. The players in the Dodgers’ offer to the Orioles are unknown, but their current offer did not include either top prospect outfielder Alex Verdugo or right-hander Yadier Álvarez. The Orioles expressed interest in Verdugo and his name was discussed in talks between the teams, but Álvarez’s name was only bantered about briefly, the source said. Verdugo is ranked as the Dodgers’ second-best prospect, according to Baseball America, and Álvarez is ranked fifth. Still, the Orioles’ desire is to acquire the top prospects or young controllable players available — with an emphasis on pitching and left-side infielders — in exchange for Machado. They were engaged in discussions with the Dodgers during the winter when Machado was first shopped and also during last season’s trade deadline, when the Orioles were looking to move closer Zach Britton. And they nearly dealt Britton to the Houston Astros before a deal fell apart in the 11th hour, but were also believed to be deep in discussions with the Dodgers for Britton last season. www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/bs-sp-orioles-machado-20180708-story.html
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Post by bravepap on Jul 8, 2018 5:54:26 GMT -5
In Braves history on this date, we were nice to Joe but still prevailed... 1965 At Milwaukee's County Stadium, Joe Morgan sets an Astros record by going 6-for-6. The 21 year-old rookie second baseman's stellar performance, which includes two home runs and a double, doesn't stop the Braves from beating Houston, 9-8. From around baseball, a few items of interest and a couple strange things....... 1939 Prior to the first game of a doubleheader with the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium, a wall of Japanese beetles forms in front of the home dugout. Although over 5000 insects will be captured, the problem will return later in the month. 1949 Hank Thompson, who broke in to the majors as a member of the St. Louis Browns twelve days after Larry Doby's American League debut with the Indians in 1947, becomes the first African-American to play for the Giants. When the former Kansas City Monarchs' standout faces Dodger right-hander Don Newcombe, it marks the first time a pitcher-batter confrontation takes place between black players in the major leagues. 1973 Bob Watson's hard slide into second base in an effort to break up a double play fractures Expos shortstop Tim Foli's jaw. When the Houston outfielder returns to left field, the Montreal fans at Jarry Park begin hurling debris at him to show their displeasure about his treatment of their popular infielder. 2002 The Charleston Riverdogs, the Class A minor league affiliate of the Devil Rays, padlock the gates of Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park and hold a party outside the ballpark in an attempt to set the record for the lowest attendance at a professional baseball game. When the 'Nobody Night' contest becomes official in the fifth inning, and the attendance is recorded as zero, patrons are allowed through the gates to watch the South Atlantic League contest against the Columbus RedStixx. And for a little brain teaser while you wait for the game to start.. play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/83-people-cant-figure-out-these-pro-baseball-teams-a-partial-logo-can-you?utm_source=facebook&mkcpgn=23843029635680149&acct=act_10155672865677945&utm_medium=paid&asid=23843029635680149
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Post by winthorp on Jul 8, 2018 12:00:46 GMT -5
Let me be the first to wish everyone a happy 4th day after the 4th of July! Woot!
Good article on Machado, WNC. Personally, I don't want us to get him unless Camargo can play SS and we trade Swanson. Camargo seems to have a much bigger upside right now with Dansby looking lost half the time. I also hope to see us make a huge effort to shore up the pen and get another good starter. jmo
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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 8, 2018 12:40:58 GMT -5
Let me be the first to wish everyone a happy 4th day after the 4th of July! Woot! Good article on Machado, WNC. Personally, I don't want us to get him unless Camargo can play SS and we trade Swanson. Camargo seems to have a much bigger upside right now with Dansby looking lost half the time. I also hope to see us make a huge effort to shore up the pen and get another good starter. jmo Yes, I hate the thought of what we would have to give up to get Machado, especially since Camargo has been a shining star...
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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 8, 2018 12:41:15 GMT -5
Braves @ Brewers (2:10 PM at Miller Park):
Ender Inciarte (CF) Ozzie Albies (2B) Freddie Freeman (1B) Nick Markakis (RF) Kurt Suzuki (C) Johan Camargo (3B) Charlie Culberson (LF) Dansby Swanson (SS) Sean Newcomb (P)
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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 8, 2018 13:11:37 GMT -5
first Pitch to Ender fro Guerra: 92 mph swinging STRIKE
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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 8, 2018 13:13:16 GMT -5
Ender walks Now, steal!
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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 8, 2018 13:15:33 GMT -5
Philadelphia 0 Pittsburgh 1 Top 3rd
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Post by Hart's Middle Finger on Jul 8, 2018 13:17:22 GMT -5
Should have sent him. Different catcher who has only thrown out 2 of 13 and we make Ender stand there.
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Post by winthorp on Jul 8, 2018 13:21:16 GMT -5
This mini-rally after two outs would look a lot better if not for the DP.
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Post by bourjosgeorge on Jul 8, 2018 13:23:42 GMT -5
It looked to me as if Albies half hearted ran to first.
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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 8, 2018 13:26:17 GMT -5
Ender with nice catch at the base of the CF wall!
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Post by wncbravesfan on Jul 8, 2018 13:31:50 GMT -5
Love me some Camargo at third Inning ends
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Post by Fumbduckery on Jul 8, 2018 13:42:16 GMT -5
Dansby called out on one of the worst strike calls of the season.
He makes me uncomfortable the way he wanks the bat handle with his left hand during his prep for each pitch. Check it out.
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