Atlanta is 7–2 since the curse was lifted, but the post-break numbers reveal an offensive surge, pitching volatility and several performances unlikely to last.
Nothing can remove the bad juju from Tyler Kinley. Even actually locating his pitches at the bottom of the zone (in lieu of "up" where I noted one of his homers being located) it still took Duban diving out a 2nd story window to bail him out in an attempt to get just one out.
Baldwin is our best pure hitter. If not worn out catching (a tough job) I think he could lead the league in hitting one day. Need to use DH to maximize this talent. Didn't Joe Torre win a batting title with St. Louis (the year after the Braves dumped him)? Besides, any catcher calling for one pitch 5 straight times needs to be DH'ing.
The pitcher for the O's last night needs to be on AA's list. He's a free agent at the end of the year.
Hernandez and Victor M. are good in my book. Should I suggest who gets cut when Suarez returns?
I agree re Rogers. We will also need way more bullpen help if we go with Perez., Holmes, Lopez, Ritchie, and whoever did not pitch last night for the Strippers as the rotation after Sale. Scary thought: Sale’s back tightens up.
Atlanta’s top pinch-hitting option out of the bullpen, is a classically funny line.
The sacrifices you make!
HAHA! You got rid of the bad juju, huh?
Nothing can remove the bad juju from Tyler Kinley. Even actually locating his pitches at the bottom of the zone (in lieu of "up" where I noted one of his homers being located) it still took Duban diving out a 2nd story window to bail him out in an attempt to get just one out.
Baldwin is our best pure hitter. If not worn out catching (a tough job) I think he could lead the league in hitting one day. Need to use DH to maximize this talent. Didn't Joe Torre win a batting title with St. Louis (the year after the Braves dumped him)? Besides, any catcher calling for one pitch 5 straight times needs to be DH'ing.
The pitcher for the O's last night needs to be on AA's list. He's a free agent at the end of the year.
Hernandez and Victor M. are good in my book. Should I suggest who gets cut when Suarez returns?
I agree re Rogers. We will also need way more bullpen help if we go with Perez., Holmes, Lopez, Ritchie, and whoever did not pitch last night for the Strippers as the rotation after Sale. Scary thought: Sale’s back tightens up.
I thought Bart called those 5 straight fast balls.
Yes. Forgot that till I hit “Send”. Sorry
Heck, even Jake attributed those calls to Baldwin but caught himself.
USA Today ranked minor league farm systems last Thursday. After Draft of course.
Braves were #21.
Hey that's the highest they've been in years. Usually around #29.
They acknowledged the Braves ARE a solid Orgamization. Pointed out they found their best prospect in the 20th round in2024. (Eric Hartman)