GDT(2/4): Atlanta Braves @ Toronto Blue Jays - Mahlom vs. Morrow - 12:37 PM ET

[fatcowxlive]

http://i.imgur.com/hFaIPsV.png @ http://i.imgur.com/flYoqM3.png

 

http://i.imgur.com/2eiepds.png

 

Pitching Matchup:

 

http://i.imgur.com/IPMugwb.png

SP - Brandon Morrow (52.1 IP, 18 BB, 6.88 K/9, 3.10 BB/9, .278 BAA, .298 BABIP, 5.36 FIP) [R]

 

http://i.imgur.com/3wJ7l7k.png

SP - Paul Mahlom (61.1 IP, 20 BB, 7.04 K/9, 2.93 BB/9, .233 BAA, .277 BABIP, 3.58 FIP) [R]

 

Lineups:

 

http://i.imgur.com/zbTDgHE.png

 

Jays Batting:

 

Actual Batting:

http://i.imgur.com/YMZWuct.png

 

Projections

http://i.imgur.com/OSvJkyR.png

 

Braves Batting:

 

Actual Batting:

http://i.imgur.com/8tJ1I3H.png

 

Projections

http://i.imgur.com/uigLkBG.png

 

Notes:

 

Braves::

• Both BJ Upton and Jayson Heyward got days off last night, with Heyward getting a normal scheduled day off, while Upton has been sitting for two straight. He might be in the lineup today, but the numbers are all against him. He's hitting .148 with only 5 extra base hits and 60 Ks. And not only that, Upton is 4-24 (.166) against Morrow when he was part of the Rays with 12 K's against the power righty.
  
• Evan Gattis went 3-4 last night with a homer, pushing him to hitting an even .500 (7-14) over his last 7 games with 4 homers in that span. As he crossed home plate, he said some things to JP Arencibia, that led to a bench exchange between the teams during the next half inning
  
• The Braves have been outscored 34-10 away from home in interleague play this season. They are in a 6 game losing streak vs. AL teams.
  

 

Jays:

• Morrow has been due for a good start, after he's given up 11 runs on 17 hits over the past two starts (12 innings in total). The Jays offence has been kind with Morrow on the mound, as despite his bad starts, he still won 4 of his last 5 games because of the offence gifting him 8.62 runs per start
  
• Jose Bautista and Encarnacion hope to have good games today as Bautista's hot, hitting .517 (15-29!) with two homers and 5 ribbies over the last 7 games. Encarnacion on the other hand came off a 5 RBI game that saw him hit a three run homer, and is hitting .358 with four homers and 18 runs batted in over the last 13 games. Not only that, but Encarnacion has a good track record against Mahlom, hitting .361 life time against him (13 for 36).
  
• Brett Lawrie's listed day to day after a bad slide at second that saw him twist his ankle. Who knows what that means in Jays land though. He did have a hot streak, hitting .411 (7-17) over his past five games.
  
• Ricky Romero got shelled in his AAA start last night, as he gave up 8 runs on 5 hits and 3 walks (just for lols his ERA in the game was 108.01). His ERA in Buffalo is ugly (13.85) with his FIP not being much better (8.35). He's been walking the park with 20 walks in 13 innings (13.85 BB/9!). Things aren't looking good for him
  

 

Standings:

 

http://i.imgur.com/7YCpw3o.png

 

Venue:

http://www.andrewclem.com/Baseball/Diag/RogersCentre.gif

 

I hope you guys enjoy the game and the GDT! Please leave feedback and ideas/improvements for future GDTs!

Edited May 28, 2013 by fatcowxlive

[bzapple]

Lol why do they insist on batting Simmons at the top of the lineup?

[HERPDERP]

Lol why do they insist on batting Simmons at the top of the lineup?

 

They don't have anyone as a typical lead-off guy.

[Rajaifailedgrade1]

Brandon Morrow on the mound, and the bats are hot...

 

Really "should" win..

[Angrioter]

Gose over Lind against lefty

[Metallijay]

I hope this is the start morrow looks like...morrow. Need to keep winning series, and time for the pitching to step up, the bats have.

[o2cui2i]

morrow will have one of two types of games

 

type A: strike out 9 walk 1 and give up 1 run in 7 innings

 

type B: strike out 4 walk 5 and give up 8 runs in 4.2 innings

 

Jekyll or Hyde?

[Sparky12]

Gose over Lind against lefty

 

Yea I just noticed that, interesting. I am loving how they only play Lind against righties, helps his numbers and most likely his confidence. At least Gose can provide plus defense regardless.

[SpeedyGose]

Yea I just noticed that, interesting. I am loving how they only play Lind against righties, helps his numbers and most likely his confidence. At least Gose can provide plus defense regardless.

 

Agreed. Both have pretty bad bats vs Ls and Gose's ++ D and speed has the potential to make a far bigger impact on the game than what Lind could contribute.

[Angrioter]

Yea I just noticed that, interesting. I am loving how they only play Lind against righties, helps his numbers and most likely his confidence. At least Gose can provide plus defense regardless.

 

 

Move coming, maybe Jose 3B, Gose RF, Sierra call up

[Metallijay]

 

Move coming, maybe Jose 3B, Gose RF, Sierra call up

 

The jays worst sliding team in MLB confirmed.

[Chappy]

Another must win game. Jays are 12-8 in last 20 but only 5-5 in the past 10, need to pick up the pace a bit.

[Candide]

 

Move coming, maybe Jose 3B, Gose RF, Sierra call up

 

 

too bad for Lawrie. just when there was a mere glimmer of hope that he might be turning the corner with a multi-hit game last night, an injury occurs

 

speaking of Lawrie, what''s wrong with Jason Heyward? the guy is massively struggling this season...

[Dude]

Sliding injuries, trying to steal second....in a blow out, seems all too familiar ¯\(ツ)\/¯

[Stangstag]

The jays worst sliding team in MLB confirmed.

 

Jacoby Ellsbury dislocated his shoulder last year trying to steal 2nd

[Stangstag]

too bad for Lawrie. just when there was a mere glimmer of hope that he might be turning the corner with a multi-hit game last night, an injury occurs

 

speaking of Lawrie, what''s wrong with Jason Heyward? the guy is massively struggling this season...

 

He was injured for a while. Had an apendectomy. This is the same nagging injury Adam Dunn had during his horrid 2011 season.

[G-Snarls]

Ooh, early game, didn't realize!

 

What a week they have for travel.

[Stangstag]

Quote from father Rasmus:

"Cory is the best baseball player in the family. He can hit way better than Colby could even dream of hitting. He was forced to switch to pitching after a broken Hamate bone."

[HERPDERP]

uh I thought they could just remove the hamate bone? It's not a career killer. Then again, not sure if they can do that surgery on little kids.

[HERPDERP]

Can ppl hear post detailed play by play? for those at work

[bowld]

leadoff double

[Rajaifailedgrade1]

Why is Izzy playing?

[bowld]

First and Third now--0 out

[Camps]

Izturis is f***ing awful.

[Rajaifailedgrade1]

Lol 2 direct plays affected by Izturis...

 

He can't handle Jose's throw then can't range to that groundball

[Deadpool]

Glad we have that awesome Izturis bat in the line-up though, he'll make up for this, I'm sure!

[jays_fever]

Izturis is f***ing awful.

 

Izzy 2 for 2 so far on f***ing up defensive plays

[Rajaifailedgrade1]

Izturis is f***ing awful.

 

Honestly 2 straight plays he's botched, he has such a detrimental effect.

 

Why the f*** he playing

[bowld]

big stikeout there. now we need a DP

[Angrioter]

Izturis out of shape physically.