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Post by wncbravesfan on Aug 28, 2018 22:14:17 GMT -5
UP NEXT:
Rays: RHP Diego Castillo (3-2, 3.23 ERA) is expected to make only his third start when the two-game series concludes on Wednesday night. He has appeared in 30 games in relief.
Braves: LHP Sean Newcomb (11-6, 3.57) will make his second start of the season against the Rays. He threw six scoreless innings in a 1-0 win on May 8 at Tampa Bay.
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Post by keystone61 on Aug 29, 2018 12:16:09 GMT -5
Call me old school, but I still like having starting pitchers and relief pitchers. Last night, Tampa started a guy who pitched one inning. Is the Castillo start the same thing? This approach seems to be spreading. I guess I'm old school, but I don't see how that will work over the long haul. You wind up overusing guys in addition to the challenge of not having defined roles.
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Post by keystone61 on Aug 29, 2018 14:17:54 GMT -5
Braves just acquired C Rene Rivera on a waiver claim from the Halos. Yay
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Post by hokiedan on Aug 29, 2018 14:20:37 GMT -5
Braves just acquired C Rene Rivera on a waiver claim from the Halos. Yay 35 year old catcher who just came off the DL...gotta be just an emergency measure for the rest of the season rather than signing Stewart. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk |
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Post by keystone61 on Aug 29, 2018 14:34:57 GMT -5
Braves just acquired C Rene Rivera on a waiver claim from the Halos. Yay 35 year old catcher who just came off the DL...gotta be just an emergency measure for the rest of the season rather than signing Stewart. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk Yeah, I understand the move, but acquiring Josh Donaldson would be a tad more exciting. |
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Post by dirt on Aug 29, 2018 16:14:04 GMT -5
1. Ronald Acuna Jr. (R) LF
2. Ender Inciarte (L) CF
3. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
4. Nick Markakis (L) RF
5. Johan Camargo (S) 3B
6. Ozzie Albies (S) 2B
7. Tyler Flowers (R) C
8. Dansby Swanson (R) SS
9. Sean Newcomb (L) P
Braves sent Sobotka back to the Stripers and brought up Allard again.
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Post by hokiedan on Aug 29, 2018 16:17:38 GMT -5
Hope Freddie can get his bearings for the stretch run...they're going to need him
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Post by keystone61 on Aug 29, 2018 16:21:03 GMT -5
1. Ronald Acuna Jr. (R) LF 2. Ender Inciarte (L) CF 3. Freddie Freeman (L) 1B 4. Nick Markakis (L) RF 5. Johan Camargo (S) 3B 6. Ozzie Albies (S) 2B 7. Tyler Flowers (R) C 8. Dansby Swanson (R) SS 9. Sean Newcomb (L) P Braves sent Sobotka back to the Stripers and brought up Allard again. I think the Braves would like to see Allard build his value back up and trade him over the winter. JMO |
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Post by Fumbduckery on Aug 29, 2018 17:05:28 GMT -5
35 year old catcher who just came off the DL...gotta be just an emergency measure for the rest of the season rather than signing Stewart. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk Yeah, I understand the move, but acquiring Josh Donaldson would be a tad more exciting. Ugh. I wouldn’t touch that costly 32 year old injury plagued guy with a ten foot pole. |
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Post by wncbravesfan on Aug 29, 2018 17:40:39 GMT -5
Mark Bowman @mlbbowman
The Braves' 40-man roster is now full. There had already been reason to doubt Riley would be added when the active roster expands. But there may decisions regarding McCarthy and Flaherty may now be more interesting There's also a chance they could add Lane Adams for his speed
Lucas Duda cleared trade waivers before being dealt to the Braves, according to a source. He had not been claimed by Atlanta.
Duda has hit .242/.310/.413 with 13 homers in 345 plate appearances for the Royals this year. He's batted .267 (59-for-221) with 11 homers and a .808 OPS against right-handed pitchers.
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Post by wncbravesfan on Aug 29, 2018 17:56:00 GMT -5
ATLANTA -- The Braves crossed a couple items off their wish list Wednesday, acquiring Lucas Duda from the Royals for cash considerations and claiming Rene Rivera off waivers from the Angels. Duda will attempt to satisfy the Braves' desire to add a capable left-handed presence to their bench. He could join the Braves as early as Thursday. Rivera will provide some insurance while serving as a third catcher during the season's final month. He is not expected to arrive before rosters expand on Saturday. Since coming up short in their attempt to acquire Matt Adams, the Braves had continued to pursue a left-handed pinch hitter with some power potential. Duda slashed .242/.310/.413 with 13 homers in 345 plate appearances for the Royals this year. He batted .267 (59-for-221) with 11 homers and a .808 OPS against right-handed pitchers. Rivera hit .244 with four homers and a .726 OPS over 87 plate appearances for the Angels. The 10-year veteran was activated from the disabled list Aug. 15, after missing 76 games with right knee inflammation. Mark Bowman has covered the Braves for MLB.com since 2001. www.mlb.com/braves/news/royals-trade-lucas-duda-to-braves/c-292476454 |
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Post by peteorr on Aug 29, 2018 18:10:16 GMT -5
hearing thunder, wondering if there will be delays in today's game
DOB tweets: Not raining here yet. Saw some lighting in distance to the south, but tarp not on field, so expected to start on time.
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Post by wncbravesfan on Aug 29, 2018 18:31:30 GMT -5
hearing thunder, wondering if there will be delays in today's game
DOB tweets: Not raining here yet. Saw some lighting in distance to the south, but tarp not on field, so expected to start on time.
As I read this, major thunder started here--Asheville, NC... |
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Post by peteorr on Aug 29, 2018 18:33:11 GMT -5
hearing thunder, wondering if there will be delays in today's game
DOB tweets: Not raining here yet. Saw some lighting in distance to the south, but tarp not on field, so expected to start on time.
As I read this, major thunder started here--Asheville, NC... per DOB
And it's begun to rain here just prior to the first pitch at SunTrust.
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Post by wncbravesfan on Aug 29, 2018 18:35:14 GMT -5
Tarp being put on field.........steady rain shower
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