The Braves Thread

[05_never_again]

I think the old rules are what's keeping younger generation uninterested in MLB. I have 23 and 21 year old boys. They love football and basketball. I can't get them to watch a MLB game. Too boring and too long.

I'm sure that's a popular take with that age group.

MLB needs to adjust.

Baseball is not dying, far from it, but it is a game of a bygone era. For one thing, it is overexposed. In 1950 you could listen to your team on the radio, but most likely you read the article about the game in the newspaper the next morning. Then for many years there was only one game a week on TV, then the playoffs. As soon as someone who doesn't like baseball stops complaining about how it is boring and takes too long, they talk about how there are too many games. Obviously playing a ton of games isn't a recent development, but having every single game on TV is relatively recent.

I've also never thought the pace and flow of the game translates well to social media either, which is a big part of how it doesn't create much buzz. The pace and flow of basketball does play well onto social media, which is probably why if you did nothing but consume Twitter you'd think the NBA is way more popular than it actually is.

 

[TBrown]

Ronald
A) playing centerfield
B) legging out an infield single
C) scoring from first on a double with a headfirst slide at the plate

All reasons to feel optimistic about this season(!)
All reasons to gtfo of the wbc (!!)

 

[Wickman]

Nick Martinez is throwing BP

 

[zjcvols]

Nick Martinez is throwing BP

@vols 30 would be getting hits off him

 

[vols 30]

@vols 30 would be getting hits off him

I could lay down a bunt down the 3rd baseline

 

[AV_12]

Pitching is so bad

 

[TBrown]

Get Jeff McNeil out of here

 

[TBrown]

These dudes can’t catch a cold

 

[zjcvols]

Get Jeff McNeil out of here

Once a Met choker always a Met choker

 

[TBrown]

Prolly put Trea Turner in the game but what do I know

 

[AV_12]

Prolly put Trea Turner in the game but what do I know

Probably never sit him. Ever

 

[TBrown]

These bums getting punked

 

[zjcvols]

Prolly put Trea Turner in the game but what do I know

Not a good night for ole Mark DeRosa’s managerial chances at the MLB level

 

[TBrown]

 

[zjcvols]

17 days till Opening Day

 

[zjcvols]

I don’t usually pay attention to ST lineups but that is interesting.

 

[Wickman]

Sell me on Shewmake as everyday SS. Because I can’t see it other than Grissom can’t field worth a flip

 

[zjcvols]

Sell me on Shewmake as everyday SS. Because I can’t see it other than Grissom can’t field worth a flip

That’s the main reason. But with the shift banned having a good, defensive SS is more important than ever. And with 7 projected above average hitters Atlanta can sacrifice somebody who isn’t good on offense for solid defense. I think Vaughn will eventually rake, but it’s not a guarantee he puts up big offensive numbers and his (potentially) poor defense could really hurt.

 

[vols 30]

I don’t usually pay attention to ST lineups but that is interesting.

It's still disappointing seeing Ozuna's name in a lineup. I wish he'd go away somehow

 

[zjcvols]

It's still disappointing seeing Ozuna's name in a lineup. I wish he'd go away somehow

I’m shocked he’s on the team to be blunt. But who knows maybe Luplow/Pillar show enough to make him expendable

 

[AV_12]

I’m shocked he’s on the team to be blunt. But who knows maybe Luplow/Pillar show enough to make him expendable

Those dudes have nothing. Might as well try with Marcell, who I still think will be better than y’all think

 

[zjcvols]

Those dudes have nothing. Might as well try with Marcell, who I still think will be better than y’all think

Right but based on TDA/Murphy going to get a majority of the DH PA’s, I’m not sure where Marcell helps with his defensive troubles. Play him against lefties in LF, give him two starts a week at DH?

 

[TBrown]

Those dudes have nothing. Might as well try with Marcell, who I still think will be better than y’all think

I think he needs regular ABs to be a contributor. I don’t see them giving him that

He’s not going to be good in a spot role. No knock, no one is really. I don’t think he’s done but I don’t see them handing him ABs so he’s gonna struggle

 

[AV_12]

I don’t trust TDA, who seems locked into DH role…

 

[C/O]

17 days till Opening Day

I took a few days off work and will be heading down to watch opening weekend in DC. Can’t get here soon enough.