Alex Gonzalez since the All-Star break: 219/238/338
Jason Heyward since the All-Star break: 204/288/367
Not really seeing a reason to complain about Heyward hitting eighth.
Adam R
on August 30, 2011 at 5:07 pm
Some doctor guy confirmed that one of our pitchers should be fine with two-weeks’ rest or something.
And now, back to Jason Heyward.
ryan c
on August 30, 2011 at 5:24 pm
Braves going to the AFL: Sean Gilmartin, Billy Bullock (guy we picked up for Diamond), Eric Cordier, JJ Hoover, Bethancourt, Phil Gosselin, Todd Cunningham.
PeteOrr
on August 30, 2011 at 5:24 pm
That’s the best news I’ve ever heard out of Dr. James Andrews’ office. Maybe he has full rights to Tommy John but he pays royalties on every rotator cuff surgery. That would explain a lot.
Count me among the glad that Heyward is playing at all, even if it is for dubious reasons (Fredi was impressed by his very limited record against Livan, according to DOB).
I actually enjoy facing Livan Hernandez. I fully expect to lose with an embarrassing display of hitting futility thrown in for good measure, which makes me not care so much when it happens. But on the rare occasion we knock him around? So delicious…
Heyman has Kimbrel as rookie of the year, Freeman second. Seems right. But he inexplicably has the player even he says is unquestionably “the best player in the league” as fifth on his AL MVP ballot.
Yeah… great pitching to Morse there, JJ. Two balls that he couldn’t possibly swing at, followed by a lazy breaking pitch dead center of the strike zone. Ugh.
And now he’s looking crappy to the next hitter. Man…
Listen, for A-Gon to come up with the bases loaded and nobody out and hit a popup, leaving the situation intact for the next batter? That’s an awesome outcome! Good for him!
Now hopefully JJ can drive in some more runs!
UPDATE: Oh well. He didn’t. He’s only a pitcher, though.
Dan
on August 30, 2011 at 6:55 pm
The glossary on Francoeur:
“Francoeur, Jeff: AKA Jeffy, The Groundhog, Failcoeur, Francout, Out Machine, The Human Out, Whitey Mo Pena, Delta Flight .280 OBP, Fran Fran the GIDP Man.”
Sort of sad that the Braves now have an everyday player that makes Francoeur look like a god of getting on base.
NickH
on August 30, 2011 at 7:01 pm
Well, all that regression that we thought was coming for Jurrjens? It’s arrived. JJ has a 5.35 ERA / 1.64 WHIP post-All Star Break.
Dan
on August 30, 2011 at 7:02 pm
Remember when we thought Jurrjens and Hanson were going to be the Braves’ 1-2 punch in the playoffs this year?
NickH
on August 30, 2011 at 7:06 pm
@38 Personally I never thought Jurrjens was ever higher than a #3 (behind Hanson and Huddy), but still, I miss Good JJ.
Our New Insect Overlords
on August 30, 2011 at 7:07 pm
@38
It’s quite possible that in a few years, we’ll look back at Hanson/Jurrjens as being placeholders until three of Teheran/Delgado/Vizcaino/Minor established themselves. Not necessarily saying it’s likely, but definitely possible.
joelk
on August 30, 2011 at 7:13 pm
I didn’t quite get that DP. Anyone care to explain what happened?
braves14
on August 30, 2011 at 7:13 pm
You don’t see that double play everyday.
braves14
on August 30, 2011 at 7:13 pm
42 — On a deep flyout to CF, Morse rounded 2nd but didn’t retouch the bag on the way back to first.
joelk
on August 30, 2011 at 7:14 pm
Thanks braves14!
braves14
on August 30, 2011 at 7:15 pm
I mean Espinosa, not Morse.
Rusty S.
on August 30, 2011 at 7:30 pm
I simply can not think of a polite way to describe how I feel when Alex swings at impossible to hit pitches when he’s ahead in the count. (1-0)
I simply can not think of a polite way to describe how I feel when Alex swings at impossible to hit pitches when he’s ahead in the count. (3-1)
Our New Insect Overlords
on August 30, 2011 at 7:32 pm
It’s Washington Nationals Fun Time at Turner Field tonight so I suppose I’m glad my MLB.tv connection didn’t take. I mean, I would have liked to have seen that sac fly, but I’ll catch that on the replays. I think…
Dan
on August 30, 2011 at 7:51 pm
Unfortunately for the Nationals’ playoff chances, they have to play teams other than the Braves 144 times a year.
Putter
on August 30, 2011 at 7:53 pm
So JJ is taking one for the team after 3 days off? I guess that is good for the bullpen, but now we will have to hear how they were rusty the first time they pitch
Braves definately look rusty after not playing too much over the weekend…I’m not getting a warm fuzzy about Jurrjens the past month…I hope he gets its together before the playoffs begin…
Sad situation that Jason Heyward is hitting 8th….hope he gets it going soon..
NickH
on August 30, 2011 at 8:04 pm
I’m not sure what it is about Jurrjens lately, but aside from not being absurdly lucky like he was early this year, he’s also looked off from a mechanical standpoint over the last month – lots of pitches nowhere near where he aimed them, and breaking pitches that don’t break. Jurrjens doesn’t throw hard enough to live in the upper part of the strike zone, and he’s elevating a lot of pitches which are getting hammered.
If it’s purely a mechanical thing, maybe there’s something physically wrong with him…hope not..either way NickH is right…LOTS of PITCHES high in strike zone.
Our New Insect Overlords
on August 30, 2011 at 8:15 pm
JJ, pre-ASB: 1 HR/85 AB
JJ, post-ASB: 1 HR/19.2 AB
Use code “Journal” for a 5% discount.
Wow, just…I cant even explain this. Look at his #2
http://www.fangraphs.com/not/index.php/my-2011-lvp-picks/
I posted lineup but it disappeared so sorry if this is a double post…
Bourn
Prado
McCann
Uggla
Chipper
Freeman
Gonzalez
HEYWARD!!!!
The last time the Braves played the Nats, the Nats were also on a losing streak and won two of three. I would really rather play almost anyone else.
We’ve hammered the Marlins this year, but the Nats remain annoying.
Fredi says Minor available in the pen today and tomorrow and Teheran or Delgado will start one game of the Mets DH.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=643714602 a rather hilarious picture if you ask me
2- Wait, in that order? Heyward’s batting eighth? Did Fredi get some really good sh*t over the last three days?
I’m okay with Heyward hitting eighth. Maybe he’ll take a walk or two and clear the pitcher.
There is at least one good, logical, completely rational reason to bat Heyward 8th. Can you think of it?
EDIT – Nevermind. DowneasterJC got it at #8.
Curt Cobain really screwed up one little corner of the English language, didn’t he?
for Brian J. @ 6,
I’ll go with another. Left / right hitting balance.
Aqua sea foam shame.
pretty sweet catch from myke jones.
http://tinyurl.com/44hs7rs
Alex Gonzalez since the All-Star break: 219/238/338
Jason Heyward since the All-Star break: 204/288/367
Not really seeing a reason to complain about Heyward hitting eighth.
Some doctor guy confirmed that one of our pitchers should be fine with two-weeks’ rest or something.
And now, back to Jason Heyward.
Braves going to the AFL: Sean Gilmartin, Billy Bullock (guy we picked up for Diamond), Eric Cordier, JJ Hoover, Bethancourt, Phil Gosselin, Todd Cunningham.
That’s the best news I’ve ever heard out of Dr. James Andrews’ office. Maybe he has full rights to Tommy John but he pays royalties on every rotator cuff surgery. That would explain a lot.
Count me among the glad that Heyward is playing at all, even if it is for dubious reasons (Fredi was impressed by his very limited record against Livan, according to DOB).
I actually enjoy facing Livan Hernandez. I fully expect to lose with an embarrassing display of hitting futility thrown in for good measure, which makes me not care so much when it happens. But on the rare occasion we knock him around? So delicious…
Livan freakin’ Hernandez again?!?
Great start by JJ.
Well this is great. Can’t get the game to load up on MLB.tv. I’m just getting a blank screen. Anyone else having better luck than me?
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/jon_heyman/08/29/award.leaders/
Heyman has Kimbrel as rookie of the year, Freeman second. Seems right. But he inexplicably has the player even he says is unquestionably “the best player in the league” as fifth on his AL MVP ballot.
Morse is having a good year.
Yeah… great pitching to Morse there, JJ. Two balls that he couldn’t possibly swing at, followed by a lazy breaking pitch dead center of the strike zone. Ugh.
And now he’s looking crappy to the next hitter. Man…
Livan’s strategy seems to be to throw slop away and away.
Following the game on ESPN Gamecast. I think I hate MLB.tv.
Bases loaded for AAG… oh, this will end well.
My MLB.tv’s working alright.
Double play machine rally killer cocked and loaded…
Hey it wasn’t a DP!
Gonzalez to now hit into a triple play or a double play from pitcher to catcher to first?
Edit: just an infield pop up.
He only made one out. Success!
JHey just missed
Bases loaded, no outs vs. Livan. We know how this is turning out.
EDIT: Pleasantly surprised. That’s what happens when your expectations are as low as possible.
Great job, Jason!
I suppose batting 7th, someone might throw Alex a strike sometime over the course of the night, although I wouldn’t.
Listen, for A-Gon to come up with the bases loaded and nobody out and hit a popup, leaving the situation intact for the next batter? That’s an awesome outcome! Good for him!
Now hopefully JJ can drive in some more runs!
UPDATE: Oh well. He didn’t. He’s only a pitcher, though.
The glossary on Francoeur:
“Francoeur, Jeff: AKA Jeffy, The Groundhog, Failcoeur, Francout, Out Machine, The Human Out, Whitey Mo Pena, Delta Flight .280 OBP, Fran Fran the GIDP Man.”
Sort of sad that the Braves now have an everyday player that makes Francoeur look like a god of getting on base.
Well, all that regression that we thought was coming for Jurrjens? It’s arrived. JJ has a 5.35 ERA / 1.64 WHIP post-All Star Break.
Remember when we thought Jurrjens and Hanson were going to be the Braves’ 1-2 punch in the playoffs this year?
@38 Personally I never thought Jurrjens was ever higher than a #3 (behind Hanson and Huddy), but still, I miss Good JJ.
@38
It’s quite possible that in a few years, we’ll look back at Hanson/Jurrjens as being placeholders until three of Teheran/Delgado/Vizcaino/Minor established themselves. Not necessarily saying it’s likely, but definitely possible.
I didn’t quite get that DP. Anyone care to explain what happened?
You don’t see that double play everyday.
42 — On a deep flyout to CF, Morse rounded 2nd but didn’t retouch the bag on the way back to first.
Thanks braves14!
I mean Espinosa, not Morse.
I simply can not think of a polite way to describe how I feel when Alex swings at impossible to hit pitches when he’s ahead in the count. (1-0)
I simply can not think of a polite way to describe how I feel when Alex swings at impossible to hit pitches when he’s ahead in the count. (3-1)
Prado, were you trying to match Livan’s speed?
It’s quite possible that Livan is a better hitter than A-Gon.
Someone alert Joe and Tom that this has nothing to do with the Nationals being spoilers; this ALWAYS happens between these two teams.
Goodnight.
Another BP pitch. Sigh.
Does Jurrjens want to be a Royal?
Jurrjens still rusty? Or does he just suck?
He just sucks right now
@52 If he does, who do we get for him?
@52
I dont know, but I bet there’s a good chance it happens.
At this rate, Jurrjens can sign there as an FA after he’s nontendered.
@55 No clue, but as the old Atlanta saying goes, “If you can’t make it here, Dayton Moore is on line one.”
Just shoot me.
Something is wrong w/ JJ.
It’s Washington Nationals Fun Time at Turner Field tonight so I suppose I’m glad my MLB.tv connection didn’t take. I mean, I would have liked to have seen that sac fly, but I’ll catch that on the replays. I think…
Unfortunately for the Nationals’ playoff chances, they have to play teams other than the Braves 144 times a year.
So JJ is taking one for the team after 3 days off? I guess that is good for the bullpen, but now we will have to hear how they were rusty the first time they pitch
Braves definately look rusty after not playing too much over the weekend…I’m not getting a warm fuzzy about Jurrjens the past month…I hope he gets its together before the playoffs begin…
Sad situation that Jason Heyward is hitting 8th….hope he gets it going soon..
I’m not sure what it is about Jurrjens lately, but aside from not being absurdly lucky like he was early this year, he’s also looked off from a mechanical standpoint over the last month – lots of pitches nowhere near where he aimed them, and breaking pitches that don’t break. Jurrjens doesn’t throw hard enough to live in the upper part of the strike zone, and he’s elevating a lot of pitches which are getting hammered.
If it’s purely a mechanical thing, maybe there’s something physically wrong with him…hope not..either way NickH is right…LOTS of PITCHES high in strike zone.
JJ, pre-ASB: 1 HR/85 AB
JJ, post-ASB: 1 HR/19.2 AB
ALERT…Jason Heyward sighting!!!
DeHickmanization.
#69 – dont get too excited, Fredi has already announced that Constanza is starting tomorrow night.
Puke
Super-quick recap is up. It’s easy when the game is decided in the fifth.
Lannan vs Lowe tommorrow…Lowe got shelled in the beginning fo the August against the Nats….could be another bad spot for the Bravos.