April 2, 200521 yr Apr. 5 Beckett vs. Smoltz Apr 6. Leiter vs. Hudson Apr. 7 Burnett vs. Hampton The first match-up Beckett vs. Smoltz will determine whether we win our opening series. This is going to be one tough pitching duel as both have been outstanding this Spring and are ready to go. Beckett has a .98 ERA, Smoltz 1.42. The way Leiter has pitched, game 2 has all the makings of a blow out for the Braves. Expect Hudson to be on. Our offense will be put to the test as they may have to score 7 or more runs to keep up. We may be counting on Burnett to be the stopper, much like Pavano was last year. Hampton has had a good spring going 3-0. We'll need a solid start from AJ.
April 2, 200521 yr Wow PB, thanks i never thought this thread would come. I have been waiting for this since the delgado signing well actually mid december, you posting this means that the season is HERE! PLAY BALL
April 2, 200521 yr I think Beckett will out-last Smolz. What a game that will be. Beckett seven innings, Smolz five innings. Second game, Bull-Pen will need to save Leiter after five innings. And we are going to need big sticks after the fourth inning. Third game, I expect AJ to be nasty. Seven innings at least. And that's all we will need.
April 2, 200521 yr i havent really been up to date on lieters spring, but i think he can go longer than 5 innings, i think we all have this false awarness of his Stamina, i mean its nothing like the top pitchers but he was playing on the mets last year who made him throw a good extra 15 pitches or so a game beacuse of their poor fielding ,which in all adds up. But lets see Isnt this why we tried to beef up our BP.
April 2, 200521 yr The stats for Leiter have not been good - he's 1-2 with a 9.00 ERA in 16 innings. He's struck out 15, but he has also walked 13, which already shows that he has been throwing a lot of pitches. He doesn't seem too concerned about his performance, which worries me, but we'll see how long he can go (and how effective he can be).
April 2, 200521 yr I think Beckett will out-last Smolz. What a game that will be. Beckett seven innings, Smolz five innings. Second game, Bull-Pen will need to save Leiter after five innings. And we are going to need big sticks after the fourth inning. Third game, I expect AJ to be nasty. Seven innings at least. And that's all we will need. 726827[/snapback] Smoltz will go 2 2/3 innings after being knocked around for 8 ER and giving up a grand slam to Delgado.
April 2, 200521 yr Opening Day is going to be one great game. It is going to be a pitchers duel or a slug fest. GO MARLINS!
April 2, 200521 yr Also, Dlegado owns Hudson... 7 for 18 lifetime with 5 HR's!!! :brigginbounce 727059[/snapback] WoW.. Thats awesome! I hope he makes that 7 HR's Tuesday
April 2, 200521 yr Also, Dlegado owns Hudson... 7 for 18 lifetime with 5 HR's!!! :brigginbounce 727059[/snapback] WoW.. Thats awesome! I hope he makes that 7 HR's Tuesday 727063[/snapback] A greedy one ...I'd be happy with number 6
April 2, 200521 yr Author Also, Dlegado owns Hudson... 7 for 18 lifetime with 5 HR's!!! :brigginbounce 727059[/snapback] Good to hear cause we are going to need the run support. :whistle
April 2, 200521 yr In today's daily news Al Leiter, who started against Cardinals minor-leaguers rather than the Mets, allowed two runs while walking six in four innings. The first inning was called after Leiter threw 38 pitches and couldn't get three outs. http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball...8p-253153c.html
April 2, 200521 yr Why don't you tell us something we don't know? We know he's struggling right now. I am glad you're so happy he's not doing well.
April 2, 200521 yr Braves have now swapped Hudson, and Hampton in the rotation so game 3 is now going to be Burnett/Hudson
April 2, 200521 yr Braves have now swapped Hudson, and Hampton in the rotation so game 3 is now going to be Burnett/Hudson 727162[/snapback] :brigginbounce :brigginbounce :drool That makes Thursdays game almost more appealing than opening day...
April 2, 200521 yr Why don't you tell us something we don't know? We know he's struggling right now. I am glad you're so happy he's not doing well. 727160[/snapback] Why don't you come off that high horse. I was merely posting a bit of Marlins news I hadn't seen posted yet. I enjoy keeping up on ex-Mets, just like I did with Armando last year and John Olerud when signed with the Yankees. I wish some better luck than others, but that's neither here nor there -- I've made my stance on Al Leiter perfectly clear in the past.
April 2, 200521 yr I think I better call work because I am starting to feel sick and dont think that I will be ok to work on Thursday night I guess I will have to stay home and watch AJB vs Hudson.
April 3, 200521 yr We need a 6th starter, with Leiter struggling Aj And Josh with you know what problems, and Valdes just Vlades, the only guy to trust now is Willis... I think we need a bete rinsurance than Brian Mohler, I really think we should og grabbed Amaury Telemaco...
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