The Atlanta Braves Thread (Javy Lopez Edition)

[AV_12]

Simmons can align our defense, but doesn't understand how dumb it is to slide head first. Especially into 1st. Ok

 

[Scotty's Flat Top]

I love Black Jesus

 

[zjcvols]

I love Black Jesus

Gonna have a better average and OBP than he did in 2012.

 

[VOLinthaNATI]

Gonna have a better average than he did in 2012.

Considering where he was earlier this season that would be impressive.

 

[Scotty's Flat Top]

Gonna have a better average and OBP than he did in 2012.

Hope so, that pretty great considering his slow start and bad luck. Power outage this year, but it'll come back. Really blossoming in the lead off.

 

[underscore]

Feels like one of those 1-0 or 3-0 loses.

 

[VOLinthaNATI]

Feels like one of those 1-0 or 3-0 loses.

Bruh...After 9 outs?

 

[Scotty's Flat Top]

Julio is learning and growing every 5th day. His potential is scary.

 

[zjcvols]

Hope so, that pretty great considering his slow start and bad luck. Power outage this year, but it'll come back. Really blossoming in the lead off.

If he wants to be a 28/370/450 lead off guy for his career, I would love that.

 

[The Orange Pants]

Julio is learning and growing every 5th day. His potential is scary.

2014 NL Cy Young. HYFR

 

[zjcvols]

Hamels on that good **** tonight

 

[Scotty's Flat Top]

2014 NL Cy Young. HYFR

He has Cy Young stuff. His approach and trust in his stuff has been huge this year, and he is learning how to pitch to major league hitters. Roger McDowell doesn't hue either, he is one of the best in the business.

 

[Scotty's Flat Top]

@Alden_Gonzalez: Tommy Hanson optioned to AAA to make room for Vargas. #Angels


#Wrenmaster

 

[zjcvols]

@Alden_Gonzalez: Tommy Hanson optioned to AAA to make room for Vargas. #Angels


#Wrenmaster

Crazy that 3.5 years ago they were the #1 and #2 future stars in the Atlanta pitching rotation. Now they are both in the minors.

 

[Scotty's Flat Top]

Walden for Hanson was HUGE

 

[zjcvols]

I gotta say, Patrick Brown of The Times Free Press does a great job covering the Vols.

 

[zjcvols]

Walden for Hanson was HUGE

Yup. Walden has been lights out for us this year.

 

[VOLinthaNATI]

If he wants to be a 28/370/450 lead off guy for his career, I would love that.

Come on now...

 

[vols 30]

It's amazing to have two free agent signings turn out as badly as Uggla and Upton.

It must be a great feeling for an opposing pitcher to see Uggla and BJ hitting back to back.

 

[zjcvols]

Come on now...

Not sure I see the issue

 

[vols 30]

Please tell me the Braves aren't going to a 6 man rotation....

 

[zjcvols]

Please tell me the Braves aren't going to a 6 man rotation....

Why not? Makes sense to me.

 

[VOLinthaNATI]

Not sure I see the issue

No chance he's a career lead off hitter. He's doing it this year due to lack of options, right?

 

[Scotty's Flat Top]

It must be a great feeling for an opposing pitcher to see Uggla and BJ hitting back to back.

Pitchers love facing Uggla, Upton, Simmons consecutively.

 

[zjcvols]

No chance he's a career lead off hitter. He's doing it this year due to lack of options, right?

Why not? He has a great sense of the strike zone, is patient, has great speed, has dropped his K% significantly this year, and can focus on what he does best on offense. I doubt he will be but he can definitely do it if the Braves and Jason commit to it.