The Official 2012 MLB Bitch and Moan Thread

[GH2001]

The Bravos finally got back on track last night.  Washington is tough.

So the Braves....what the fuck happened the last 4 games before last night?

The nats that good?

[Snaggletiger]

So the Braves....what the fuck happened the last 4 games before last night?

The nats that good?

They are. Their pitching is off the charts and hardly a weak link in the line up.  I saw where before they dropped those 4, the Braves had won 18 of 21 games and only gained 1 game on the Nats.   

[GH2001]

They are. Their pitching is off the charts and hardly a weak link in the line up.  I saw where before they dropped those 4, the Braves had won 18 of 21 games and only gained 1 game on the Nats.

Hopefully they will nut up in the post season just from lack of experience in that climate. Also hoping Strasburg getting shutdown will screw their chemistry up enough. I hope for these things because the Braves just showed they can't stay with the Nats in a series straight up. Not right now anyway.

[Snaggletiger]

Hopefully they will nut up in the post season just from lack of experience in that climate. Also hoping Strasburg getting shutdown will screw their chemistry up enough. I hope for these things because the Braves just showed they can't stay with the Nats in a series straight up. Not right now anyway.

The Braves are doing something I've never seen before.  They've gone to a 6 man rotation and despite the recent losses, it's been effective.  They were naming off like the last 10-12 starts and how long each pitcher has gone and virtually all were into the 7th and beyond.  I recall Kimbrel pretty much giving out of gas last year at the end. 

[AUTiger1]

Fuck you Rangers!  That is all, carry on.

[AUJarhead]

Fuck you Rangers!  That is all, carry on.

I'm jumping on the Rangers bandwagon, provided that this years world series isn't a repeat of last years.  I can't imagine the heartbreak they have, and I actually feel bad for them.

[AWK]

I'm jumping on the Rangers bandwagon, provided that this years world series isn't a repeat of last years.  I can't imagine the heartbreak they have, and I actually feel bad for them.

I don't.  Their lame ass bandwagon has grown bigger than the Yankees.

[AUTiger1]

I don't.  Their lame ass bandwagon has grown bigger than the Yankees.

[War Eagle!!!]

I don't.  Their lame ass bandwagon has grown bigger than the Yankees.

Chooooo choooooo mother fucker!

[AWK]

Chooooo choooooo mother fucker!

Hah, I was waiting.

[CCTAU]

I'm afraid to watch. The Braves might start their smoldering meltdown.....

[AUTiger1]

Not real crazy about our upcoming series with the ChiSox....not really crazy about the pitching matchups.   

[GH2001]

Not real crazy about our upcoming series with the ChiSox....not really crazy about the pitching matchups.   

Was gonna say you shouldn't be since you are an O's fan.....but I won't.   

[AUTiger1]

Was gonna say you shouldn't be since you are an O's fan.....but I won't.   

 

What I need is for the Rangers and Indians to fuck Tampa Bay and Oakland up these next three games.  I take back what I said about the Rangers earlier. I really don't expect the Royals to beat the Tigers. 

[GH2001]

What I need is for the Rangers and Indians to fuck Tampa Bay and Oakland up these next three games.  I take back what I said about the Rangers earlier. I really don't expect the Royals to beat the Tigers.

I elude to CCT's post at this point. The question is: will the Braves collapse again? They are a good 3-4 games to the good on the wild card race.

A few interesting facts I found looking at the standings today:

The Braves have a pretty decent 100+ run differential on the year and are right at 20 games over .500. They have the 5th best record in MLB.

The Cardinals have the best run differential in MLB but only about the 7th or 8th best record. This tells me the Cards lose a lot of close games and win a lot of blowouts. Scares me a bit as a Braves fan if they get the other wildcard spot.

The Orioles have a -34 run differential even though they are 11 games over .500 and have the last wildcard spot. They look like they lose a lot of blowouts and win a lot of close ones. Just the opposite of the Cards.

Just thought that was interesting since all 3 are in the playoffs at the moment.

Bad news for the Pirates too is it looks like they are going to fade. McCutchen's BA is starting to dip now. Kind of knew this would happen to them.

[AUTiger1]

I elude to CCT's post at this point. The question is: will the Braves collapse again? They are a good 3-4 games to the good on the wild card race.

A few interesting facts I found looking at the standings today:

The Braves have a pretty decent 100+ run differential on the year and are right at 20 games over .500. They have the 5th best record in MLB.

The Cardinals have the best run differential in MLB but only about the 7th or 8th best record. This tells me the Cards lose a lot of close games and win a lot of blowouts. Scares me a bit as a Braves fan if they get the other wildcard spot.

The Orioles have a -34 run differential even though they are 11 games over .500 and have the last wildcard spot. They look like they lose a lot of blowouts and win a lot of close ones. Just the opposite of the Cards.

Just thought that was interesting since all 3 are in the playoffs at the moment.

Bad news for the Pirates too is it looks like they are going to fade. McCutchen's BA is starting to dip now. Kind of knew this would happen to them.

Yes, that is the O's for the most part.  Either win tight games for the most part or get our asses kicked pretty good.  It has been both good and bad watching them this year.  I fear with this new WC rule that the Braves (even though I will laugh) will be that much better than the other WC team, but will have an off night and then the season will be over. 

I kind of feel bad for the Pirates, I was hoping to see them get there in a way.  I likes me some underdogs.

[AUJarhead]

The Cardinals have the best run differential in MLB but only about the 7th or 8th best record. This tells me the Cards lose a lot of close games and win a lot of blowouts. Scares me a bit as a Braves fan if they get the other wildcard spot.

Yep.

9-7 at home in one-run games, and 4-14 on the road.  And 3-9 in Extra Inning play.

Add that since the break, the starters have been outstanding.  Waino seems to have found his groove, he was 5-1 in the month of August with a sub 2.00 ERA. 

Since the 19 inning loss to Pittsburgh last Sunday, the Cards have gone 5-1, while the Pirates have gone 1-6.

[Snaggletiger]

A few notes on the Braves.  Sitting at 18 games over .500 going into the series against the SD Fathers.  Chipper strained an oblique and is taking no chances.  Will let it heal before he gets back at it for the last month of his career.  Smart...those things will NOT heal unless you give it complete rest.  I know.  Gonzales has apparently had enough of Uggla's struggles and has him on a short arm...err, leash.  He's looking at match ups and if Uggla has struggled against a particular pitcher....he sits.  No more letting him work his way through it.  Hitting .206.  Freaking pathetic.

Oh, and Ben Sheets went on the 15 day DL with a "tired arm".  He's been retired for over 2 years and came back to the Braves after the All Star break.  Pitched lights out for his first 5 starts but his last few have been rough.  Just going to give it a rest before they head down the final stretch.

[Buzz Killington]

So, you're saying his new hitting coach is not working out?  What was his name?  Webb something?

[Snaggletiger]

So, you're saying his new hitting coach is not working out?  What was his name?  Webb something?

Yep.  Can't recall the last name but I know he spent time up on the Hudson