Atlanta Braves Postseason Pace

by gondeee on Sep 18, 2010 10:42 AM EDT

For the rest of the season we'll keep a daily tally of the Atlanta Braves chances of making the postseason, along with daily commentary. Also consider this a daily open thread for general chatting.

NL East	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK	Magic Num	Playoff Odds
Phillies	87	61	.588	-	W5	12	97.7%
Braves	84	64	.568	3	W1	18	77.8%

Great win last night. We really needed that, and we need a few more of those. Jason Heyward is a BEAST.

National League Wild Card Standings

	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Atlanta	84	64	.568	0	Won 1
San Diego	82	65	.557	1.5	Lost 2
Colorado	81	66	.551	2.5	Won 1
St. Louis	76	70	.520	7	Won 1

(updated 9.18.2010 at 10:36 AM EDT)

And wadayaknow we picked up a game in the Wild Card race. Though Colorado stayed close -- I'm still really worried about them more than anyone else in the Wild Card hunt.

Let's see if Timmy Hudson can straighten himself out this afternoon after a few questionable starts.

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Yes, Jason Heyward is a beast......and ROY

"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."

by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 18, 2010 10:57 AM EDT reply actions

Can anyone post some of the article on Freeman and Teheran on Baseball America that was recently posted

by atlbravesfn12 on Sep 18, 2010 11:00 AM EDT reply actions

Any word on Mattingly coaching in the AFL?

He was the supposed to manage the team with our prospects.

by king of games on Sep 18, 2010 11:48 AM EDT reply actions

The Braves are 35-10...

When Heyward accounts for at least two scoreboard tallies, through a combination of runs and RBIs. They are 16-0 when he puts three on the board.

-C

It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?

by cthabeerman on Sep 18, 2010 11:56 AM EDT reply actions

So, what you're saying is.....

All the losses are Heyward’s fault, because he didn’t score enough runs. He’s clearly an overmatched rookie and needs to be BENCHED!

"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."

by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Sep 18, 2010 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions

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by buzzdeadwax on Sep 18, 2010 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I still want Jason Heyward’s babies.

'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike

by Scott Coleman on Sep 18, 2010 12:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Me first.

"Tony Gwynn made sacrifices. Cal Ripken made sacrifices. I'm not sure Derek Jeter made sacrifices given the ungodly deep pockets the Yankees have." - Chipper Jones

by MBL1 on Sep 18, 2010 3:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

anyone know Omar's prospects at the batting title?

"If I have asthma, they won't let me scuba. And if I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?? What am I working toward??"

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by Doghnut on Sep 18, 2010 12:19 PM EDT reply actions

Have to figure he’s getting close to qualifying. He’s been getting 4+ ABs for like two months now, and he already had a bunch before then.

'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike

by Scott Coleman on Sep 18, 2010 12:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

He has 443 PA. He figures to get about 50-60 more ABs the rest of the year.

Its possible he wins the title without any adjustments. CarGo has to slow down a little though.

The base paths belonged to me, the runner. The rules gave me the right. I always went into a bag full speed, feet first. I had sharp spikes on my shoes. If the baseman stood where he had no business to be and got hurt, that was his fault. -Ty Cobb

by Tim Goad on Sep 18, 2010 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions

CarGo’s on the road for more than half of his remaining games. He’ll slow down.

It would never happen, but I’d love to see what CarGo could do at a fair park. Heck, put him at Turner Field for half the year. The guy is obviously very, very talented, but Coors is such a joke.

'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike

by Scott Coleman on Sep 18, 2010 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions

True.

I just wish Infante would have been starting earlier so his chances would be easily realistic.

by Tim Goad on Sep 18, 2010 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Even if he doesn't win

it’s still pretty awesome that AUTOsingle is going to finish top-3 in the batting title race.

'Terrible preview...pretty weak, didn't learn anything new. pretty sad." - mastermike

by Scott Coleman on Sep 18, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions

trade him to Petco Park

by joshant on Sep 18, 2010 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions

I think this is big

That we picked up a game on the NL West leaders too. Gives us a little extra cushion.

by The Goche on Sep 18, 2010 12:33 PM EDT reply actions

Hey guys my wife just surprised me with tickets to the game on sunday!!!

I was wondering if anyone had been to the stadium if so how are the promenade seats?

by UpstateNyBravesFan on Sep 18, 2010 12:40 PM EDT reply actions

Just curious how the Braves’ magic number is larger than the number of games they have left. Shouldn’t it be something like 12 or 13 since the Braves are 1.5 games up in the wild card with 14 games left?

by redwards95 on Sep 18, 2010 3:38 PM EDT reply actions