Braves Quote For The Day ... The Most Unhittable Closer In Baseball
by gondeee on Apr 29, 2011 3:23 PM EDT
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PrintJayson Stark gives us his players and pitchers of the month for April. The Atlanta Braves very own Craig Kimbrel makes the list as Reliever of the Month. Here's what Stark has to say:
Maybe a month ago, there were still questions about the back end of the Braves' bullpen. But you can rest that case -- because it's now clear that manager Fredi Gonzalez gets to wave for the most unhittable closer in baseball. So how unhittable is Kimbrel? He has faced 35 hitters this year -- and exactly four have gotten a hit, 10 fewer than he's struck out.
But that's nothing new. This guy has piled up more than four times as many punchouts in his brief career (54) as he's allowed hits (13). And the only other closer in history who has even had a two-whiffs-per-hit career ratio is Carlos Marmol (515 K's, 242 H's). So this is ridiculous. "He's the closest thing to a right-handed Billy Wagner that we'll ever see," one scout said.
Just in case you needed any really happy Braves news today ... and why would you? Kimbrel's stats so far this year:
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It’s amazing how good he is. It’s equally amazing that Venters is at least as good and probably better as well. Incredible.
Twitter: @Ben_Duronio Stop calling Tommy Hanson "Big Red"
To be fair...
Sherrill is usually allowing someone else’s ERs to score…
by TBuzz on Apr 29, 2011 3:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
which means
he’s not doing his job. it’s nearly inevitable that a starter will get gassed and allow a runner or two on base before he’s pulled. that’s why he’s pulled, usually, unless it’s for a pinch-hitter in a tight spot or pitch count.
Wait - Kelly Johnson hits lefties better than righties? That just HAS to be backwards. - Bobby Cox as he looks at KJ's splits for his career
by Jareth Cutestory on Apr 29, 2011 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I tried to warn all of you. And yet, like Isaac Cline in Galveston, I was ignored by the foolhardy. Now who’s fleeing the storm surge?
LIVE EDT
Tape-delayed for the West Coast
I dunno that you were ignored
so much as the best action we can take as fans is to be optimistic.
Most people use statistics the way a drunk would use a lamppost—for support, and not for illumination.
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I’m kidding anyway. I thought Sherrill was a bad idea, but I certainly don’t blame anyone for feeling differently about the subject.
LIVE EDT
Tape-delayed for the West Coast
I really don't think you're kidding
I think you personally hold it against each and every one of us who thought that Sherrill might do some good work as a Brave.
Most people use statistics the way a drunk would use a lamppost—for support, and not for illumination.
www.duwanis.com
No, I hold the sweep against each and every one of you personally.
Sherrill’s just a mild amusement.
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Tape-delayed for the West Coast
I'm sorry.
Most people use statistics the way a drunk would use a lamppost—for support, and not for illumination.
www.duwanis.com
Weeelllllllll…okay. I forgive you.
I’ve always been an old softie at heart.
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Tape-delayed for the West Coast
You're getting better at being resolute, though.
I mean, the last time I apologized, you bought me ice cream.
Most people use statistics the way a drunk would use a lamppost—for support, and not for illumination.
www.duwanis.com
Sweeps sting a little bit more. I’m still in the healing process.
LIVE EDT
Tape-delayed for the West Coast
I just hope....
you’re completely healed by the time they come to Atlanta.
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
I’m not sure I’m even going this year. I’ve been to the Turner Field series in the last two years, and I’m just not keen on going again.
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Tape-delayed for the West Coast
You need to just get over that whole Giants thing.
"Never doubt Derek Lowe's ability to win despite himself."
by EricGreggWasPaidOff on Apr 29, 2011 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
"at least as good and probably better as well"
Venters > Kimbrel?
I just had that argument in my head and then took a step back and said “Who cares?” We have an awesome 8-9 combo!
(Kimbrel = Venters) = (Venters = Kimbrel)
by TCfromDubVee on Apr 29, 2011 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You should put that on Myspace
"Kill my boss?! Do I dare live out the American dream?" - Homer Simpson
Awesome SSSs...
Venters is tied for first among relievers in WAR (0.5) and 9th in FIP (1.71). Kimbrel is tied for 2nd in WAR (0.4) and 3rd in FIP (1.21).
-C
It’s rough to sit through these games and not have someone that can’t hit a Ball?
are we not talking about dlowe on purpose? im pissed, whats up with this organization right now
"IN THE AIR LEFT FIELD- THAT'LL DO IT!... AND IT KEEPS ON GOING; THAT IS A HOMERUN!"
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Why would we talk about it in this thread?
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by -InsertWittyNameHere- on Apr 29, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Watch out...
Since “thUGA” football players stopped getting arrested, the Mark Richt haters don’t have as much to complain about. So now they’ll all come here and start complaining about Freddie losing control of the team…signing thugs…club is in a death spiral…yadda yadda yadda
Know thy enemy...
by CoachSpurlock on Apr 29, 2011 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Really? Is this a serious question?
Because if so, the answer is YES, we purposefully are not talking about DLowe on a post entitled:
Braves Quote For The Day … The Most Unhittable Closer In Baseball
Do you understand how these blog things work? If you want to talk about Derek Lowe, and your resulting pissiness, then go to one of the threads with that as the subject. Here, I’ll make it nice and easy by giving you the links:
http://www.talkingchop.com/2011/4/29/2141914/atlanta-braves-pitcher-derek-lowe-arrested-for-dui
http://www.talkingchop.com/2011/4/29/2142234/atlanta-braves-pitcher-derek-lowe-speed-racer-dui
Surely three whole threads should be enough space for you to express your opinion on that subject, and we can stay here and discuss our amazing young bullpen arms.
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
ALSO...
if you were being sarcastic, I have no way of knowing, and would just say :
NEVER MIND!
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
by sddbaker on Apr 29, 2011 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
This needs greening.
"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton
Maybe a month ago, there were still questions about the back end of the Braves’ bullpen.
I’m not sure why…the Venters/Kimbrel combo is the least questionable aspect of this team (and I think that was true before we dipped below .500 too).
Well, there was a question
but it was a “chocolate or vanilla” kind of question, as opposed to a “do we get to eat tonight” kind of question.
Most people use statistics the way a drunk would use a lamppost—for support, and not for illumination.
www.duwanis.com
lol
Didn’t even think about it. :)
Most people use statistics the way a drunk would use a lamppost—for support, and not for illumination.
www.duwanis.com
Should I feel sorry for the other 29 teams that passed on this guy?
I'm a former CTU agent, so don't f--k with me!
hell no
nor the umpteen teams that passed on JHey!
by TCfromDubVee on Apr 29, 2011 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually ...
I think that was only, what, eight or nine teams? Silly teams.
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
Didn’t we pass on him a few times before drafting him as well? Is he going to punish us at some point by allowing a 2 hits in an inning :)
by TBuzz on Apr 29, 2011 5:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The whole pitching staff
That’s pretty impressive considering how lights-out the starting rotation has been of late as well. They’re up to #3 in the Rotation Rankings, as Tommy Hanson threw 14 innings of one-run ball this past week. The rotation ERA was a paltry 1.81 for the week, and it’s down to 3.16 for the season. The control has been great as well, with 5.11 K/BB over the last seven games. Check out the rankings:
I just love watching him pitch...
and I adore his little leaning over, dangling arm thing:
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
We should use this picture as a means for a solid nickname. Thats quite a menacing lean he has going on.
His nickname is already BlitzCraig
"I came to the Mets to be on a winning team"
-Chris Young
by BravosFanatic on Apr 29, 2011 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know if he’s picked one yet, but if not, I’d suggest “I Came To Play” by Downstait.
I'm a former CTU agent, so don't f--k with me!
Kimbrel strikes out another hitter
CK: Mac, don’t get alarmed, but I think I might be Jesus!
BM: Don’t be ridiculous. You just threw a fastball and the hitter couldn’t catch up to it.
CK: That’s it! I’m Jesus!
"Jason Heyward was a Greek philosopher reincarnated as a baseball player." - Don Sutton
But can Jesus Christ hit the curveball?
"The Dos Equis guys want me to be the least interesting man in the world" - Drama
by BravesDawg16 on Apr 29, 2011 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
knock on wood
If Kimbrel enters a slump im blaming you guys and stark.
by drumzalicious on Apr 29, 2011 6:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I am not a fan of this post’s ability to jinx reality.
I sprinkle diamonds on everything I eat because its the most baller sh*t you can do.
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