Chop Chick

By geekboy

April 28, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

Sounds good to me! Why not? In general starting pitchers prefer MORE starts, but with the problems we are having they should just shut up and do what is best for the team (and their health).

Despite the woes, I see this as being one of our better pitching staffs. IF Hampton can put the mind game of pitching in the background and just go out there and sling it, he would be coming back at a good time.

By Coach (Lets Go Braves In 2008))

April 28, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

Frankly, I’m sure that six will be enough.

With all the injuries already sustained in both the bullpen and rotation, the Braves are going to need all the depth that is already in place.

We might see upwards of nine or ten different starters before it is all said and done.

By doobird

April 28, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

Maybe just switch the aging starters to relief work since they can’t go more than 2-3-4 innings anyway and start the youth corps. Bring up another round of young guns and use them! Trade the sore-armed Soriano … he’s not going to be a reliable closer.

By old fart

April 28, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this

Our starting pitching situation is getting butt ugly.

By John

April 28, 2008 10:34 AM | Link to this

Why were these problems not handled last winter?

By me

April 28, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

One word, no. This is the Braves worse nightmare, the Golden Boys are finally showing their age.

By TheDunderChief

April 28, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

Is an extra day off between starts really going to cure Smoltz of his shoulder problem?

I don’t think so.

Would an extra day off before the game that put Tommy on the DL have prevented his hammy strain?

I don’t think fatigue had much to do with that.

Remember we’re still in the beginning of the season, the benefits of a six-man rotation wouldn’t be seen until about the last 1/4 of the season. (granted that includes the playoffs)

Plus, what do you do in situations like yesterday when the bullpen is already strained? Remember to have a sixth starter you’ve got to get rid of a bullpen guy or a bench player. The Braves, or any team for that matter, can’t afford to do it.

The only time when a six man rotation is feasible is when the rosters expand. And it’s only possible in the very rare case when the team has enough reliable starters (which the Braves arguably have).

So my short answer: Maybe when the roster expands, but it’s not going to solve any of the Braves current problems.

By kevin e shannon

April 28, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

With the bullpen depleted wouldn’t it make sense that you bring up the pitcher, reliever, who has among the best stats at Triple A. He was at Shea Friday night having just been called up. And by th etime game time srrived Saturday, no Stockman. He was sent down for Lillibridge who had to be called up tp replace Escobar. Stockman then rejoins Richmond where he pitches two more scoreless innings. Frankly, it baffles me. Those naysayers who point to his injuries seem to overlook the fact that “those injuries” were really one injury. He appears ready, but when will he be called up? Just Wondering

By JMar

April 28, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this

I think your heart is in the right place, but this is the wrong solution. The problem is that our best pitchers are old and hurting. Is giving them one extra day of rest going to help significantly? It’s possible, as it will also lessen the number of starts. But therein lies a problem - fewer starts for our best pitchers, more for the journeymen. But the biggest problem is what happens when the extra day of rest isn’t enough? You’ve got Smoltz or Glavine out there hurting in the third inning and you don’t have any long relievers available because Carlyle and Bennett each pitched six innings the two previous starts. You can’t go with Huddy, because he’s scheduled to start the next game. So you’re left with James, who pitched six innings just three days prior, who is supposed to pitch two games from now, and isn’t in the right mindset because he’s thinking he’s a starter. Obviously the pitchers are interchangeable in the above scenario, except that Huddy will never come in for relief, but in other words, when one of the old guys is banged up a little and has to be replaced, you’re right back to what is essentially a five man rotation, but in a worse situation than before.

By snowy

April 28, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

ok ok ok come on braves wake up and listen to the fans lol. smoltz,hampton both need be used in pen. lett jj and jb take their places i believe these guys can do more then people realize. they may tire come aug, then do a switch with js and mh back as starters to finish off the season.if do not like this idea how many more times this season will smoltz and hampton go on the dl along with huddy or tom g?

By ghost of tom thobe

April 28, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

I think the 6 man rotation would be quite a stretch. It would require the Braves to get at least 6, more likely 7 innings out of every starter (including Smoltz, Glavine, and Bennett) because the bullpen would be one guy short. Therefore, having 6 guys going 5 innings every start would actually be more of a strain on the bullpen then 5 guys going 5 innings every start. I don’t think the Braves will be able to get more than 5 or 6 out of Smoltz and Glavine on a regular basis. I also don’t see the extra day of rest really being that beneficial to the starters and it won’t help them pitch more innings. Smoltz, as much as I hate to say it, really just needs to be shut down, maybe come back at the All-Star break.

By ghost of tom thobe

April 28, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

I think the 6 man rotation would be quite a stretch. It would require the Braves to get at least 6, more likely 7 innings out of every starter (including Smoltz, Glavine, and Bennett) because the bullpen would be one guy short. Therefore, having 6 guys going 5 innings every start would actually be more of a strain on the bullpen then 5 guys going 5 innings every start. I don’t think the Braves will be able to get more than 5 or 6 out of Smoltz and Glavine on a regular basis. I also don’t see the extra day of rest really being that beneficial to the starters and it won’t help them pitch more innings. Smoltz, as much as I hate to say it, really just needs to be shut down, maybe come back at the All-Star break.

By Supes

April 28, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

The problem is that the Braves farm system has failed to produce a top tier starting pitcher for an extended time now.

Hudson, triple J, Bennett and Jo-Jo should be the starters counted on to make their starts.

Maybe Buddy C. goes back to be the 5th day starter.

I wouldn’t count on anything from Glavine, Smoltz or Hampton at this point.

Once they figure out what is wrong with Smoltz, if it is an innings pitched type of accumulating injury/discomfort, whatever…maybe they should ask him to reconsider and move him to the pen as the closer?

It would probably prolong his career, if he were go back to closing games, pitching only in saves situations, no more than 1 inning a game.

I wouldn’t count on Hampton until he proved he could go at least 5 innings in the majors, not AAA starts.

So I wouldn’t think a six man rotation is the answer, it’s getting four-five starters that are healthy and can go at least 5-6 innings per start to save our pen.

Believe it or not, the most critical player injury wise for the Braves this season is Chipper Jones, not any one of the starters. It’s a whole different lineup with him, and he brings a boost of confidence as one of the best hitters in MLB. Without him, others are pressing and they play with less confidence.

By Aks

April 28, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this

We really do have a big problem this year then last 2 years. Pitching/batting both sucks. So far we have been playing in East where every team has their own problems. If we can’t beath Nationals, Mets and Marlines…tell you the truth we won’t be able to bet teams in Central or West. I understand the starting pitchers’ problem except for Huddy but what the heck is wrong with our bats? Terry must step up and do something with hitters. If we can’t hit against low profile pitchers then how are we thinking to beat pitchers from other division?

By soxman

April 28, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

What a surprise- Smoltz throws his arm off to get 3000 and now is done. Saw THAT coming!

By Mike S

April 28, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

CC, I mentioned the 6-man rotation idea last week (maybe 2 weeks ago).

My post suggested a “modified” 6-man. Have Hudson, Jurrjens, and Bennett (or James or Reyes) pitch on regular rest every 5 days, and then have Hampton, Glavine and Smoltz fill in on other games as they pop up in the rotation.

The result would basically result in saving Glavine and Smoltz a lot of wear and tear and hopefully keep them fresh for August/September, and in Hampton’s case is lessens the number of opportunities to injure himself again. LOL

By ManOfTeal

April 28, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

It’s seems to me that the Braves need to work some trades to get some new players….because the players they have now aren’t doing the job.

Unless, of course, you like hanging out in the NL East cellar.

But by all means please contiune that way you have been Braves…..I enjoy watching my beloved Marlins tee off on your pathetic pitching.

Go Marlins!!!!

By Mike S

April 28, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

ONe other benefit of the modified 6-man is that depending on how far apart each of the starts falls for Glavine, Smoltz, Hampton, the three become available as veteran stoppers for an inning here and there out of the bullpen in key situations.

I think another serious consideration for Bobby is coming up if Soriano’s elbow turns out to be serious — they may want to consider moving Smoltz back to the Closer role and out of the rotation altogether.

By LivininAL

April 28, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

Add a pitcher, drop a catcher, dont need 3 catchers. Let’s not write Glavin off yet, he misssed 2 starts not 2 months. Let’s figure out how to win a 1 run game and hang in til we overcome some injuries.

By varoadrunner

April 28, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

CC Move that glove

By Scott

April 28, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

The vaunted Braves farm system hasn’t produced a top tier starter since the late 80’s.

By rekkidbraka

April 28, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this

Here’s the next Braves fan contest at The Ted: “Who Wants To Be A Sixth Starter?”

By SAMMY THE HEAD MILLER

April 28, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this

Chop Chick it was me that had that idea! Go Bravos!

By Supes

April 28, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this

Depends on how the season goes…the Braves should consider a trade possibly with the Giants if they are willing to trade one of their young stud starting pitchers.

I said it a year ago and I was laughed at…but Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum(sp) could have been had in a trade, you can’t overpay for good young starting pitching.

You can only overpay for people like the thief in SF, who is what 0-5 and stealing their money. That’s a lesson for you.

The Marlins have proven what good young pitching can do. Maybe the Braves should consider their rotation and target someone from their farm system in a trade, b/c I don’t see any of the current Braves starters in the minors that project to be ready for the majors next year…and after this season…

No Hampton, No Glavine and possibly No Smoltz…leaving the Braves with huge question marks at the rotation.

By JD

April 28, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

Everybody calm down and take a deep breath. This is APRIL and we are ready to rebuild the whole staff and send Smoltz back to the pen. Give me a break. Didn’t John say that closing games didn’t help because he can not get on a regular routine of pitching and working out because he never knows when he will be pitching. Did you ever think that maybe his problems were a result of that. Just because you pitch less innings out of the pen doesn’t mean it is better for your arm/shoulder or whatever. My point is its early, don’t panic because Bobby Cox and the Braves are not going to. We have put a lot of faith in several older players and we are just going to have to ride this out and hope for the best. If we have any luck at all most of these injuries will work themselves out and we will be ready to make a second half push for the east and the playoffs. The Mets are old also and the Phillie’s aren’t going to run away from anybody. So take a chill pill and have a beer and lets hope for the best. Something special can still happen this year and the story will be how the Braves overcame again. Wouldn’t that be sweet.

By proeye

April 28, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

Let’s see… If you average at least one starter out on injury or on the disabled list, what do you need a six man rotation for! At this rate… If we run out of pitchers, whoever is left might be going on 3 days rest!

By Dudeman

April 28, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

Tim Hudson – Pulled after 4 innings. Another shaky start.

John Smoltz – Pulled Sunday after 4 innings, sore shoulder. Already one DL stint this year.

Tom Glavine – On disabled list.

Mike Hampton – On disabled list still…hasn’t pitched since May 2005 (With his age & arm history, why is he even on the 40 man roster?)

Jair Jurrgens – He’s fine (that we know of) but is only a rookie. He hasn’t had enough starts to blow his arm out yet.

Rafael Soriano – On disabled list since early April, still has sore arm – has already had one major elbow surgery

Peter Moylan – Needs season-ending reconstructive elbow surgery

Mike Gonzalez – On disabled list – season-ending reconstructive elbow surgery

3B Chipper Jones – Not on DL again (yet) but has ”nagging injuries”

And it’s only April folks!

By proeye

April 28, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this

Let’s see… If you average at least one starter out on injury or on the disabled list, what do you need a six man rotation for! At this rate… If we run out of pitchers, whoever is left might be going on 3 days rest!

By SKEEZIX

April 28, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

Methinks the Braves need to purchase another quality starter as quick as possible…but resting the old timers like Smoltz and Glavine an extra day probably wouldn’t hurt.

By rlinaug

April 28, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

what the Braves need is a coach who can preach situational hitting. The Braves make more outs on bad pitches and impatience at the plate than any decent team, and they’ve been making outs like that since forever. I put the blame on Cox. While it’s good to trust your players, it’s also good to give them a little heat when they swing at the first pitch after a guy gets walked, or when they fail to move a runner over. They lose one-run games because they have no fundamentals.

Schuerholz used to always say they’d make any move possible to improve the team—if that was the case, they’d have hired Jim Leyland a long time ago.

By hop

April 28, 2008 3:42 PM | Link to this

there is no way you can sustain 6 starters because this staff still needs reliefers to cover the old men on this staff.

let’s face it, the braves are an old team and need to begin the process of retooling this team.

glavine, smoltz,chipper,and hampton are fading fast and have had there day in the sun.

2009 will be a rebuilding year and say good-bye to tex because he wants to play for a contender which the braves will not be next year.

unless,of course they spend a lot of money in the free agent market, which this club will not too.

By richbrave

April 28, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this

I said back when Smoltz’s trap first seized up that extended rest was the only cure. So here we are with the first of what I consider to be a season-long trek of delayed and missed starts with an occasional DL visit thrown it. That muscle needs time to heal. It won’t wait until the season’s over despite John’s indominable will. How he pitches with it the way he does is nothing short of amazing in my book.

So, the idea’s Hudson, Smoltz, Glavine, Hampton, Jurjens and ????

Reyes has been working on his delivery and has four starts all good to excellent. His line is: 21 IP, 11 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 6 BB, 24 SO. Almost 2/1 ratio of IP to H and 4/1 SO to BB. Down here that’s very good. He’s as ready as he’ll be without extensive AAA work. When those two pitching ratios are consistantly 3/1 or better, other pitchers leaving here seem to do well in Atlanta.

By Realist

April 28, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this

Who is this Mike Hampton of which you speak?

By richbrave

April 28, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this

The guy who’s been rehabbing here in Richmond this past week.

By Rick M

April 28, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this

The Braves need to take a page from the LA Angels and learn what it means to play a balanced game of baseball. A style of game that opposing managers hate to face. One that attacks with speed. One that has power but does not sit and wait for the 3 run HR. One that would not be 0-8 in 1 run games. One that would not have a track record of 1 run losses in the post season that is ridiculous. You can talk about 5 starters or 6 starters but it would all be irrelevant. The Braves had the best starting pitching in the world when they had the boys in their prime yet Cox refused to play for a early run or 2 that would have made those guys almost unbeatable when pitching with the lead. Bobby Cox and Jim Leyland are 2 peas in a pod. Have all kinds of talent but are too set in their ways.

By Tom

April 28, 2008 6:23 PM | Link to this

Smoltz, Glavine, Avery

By ANYBODY......?

April 28, 2008 7:39 PM | Link to this

Evening all, I was listening to the ‘Buck and Kincade’ show on 680 the Fan and the y mentioned that “Boog” and Joe made a boo-boo over the airways yesterday. Something about the Braves went down 0-4 in the 5th inn. and the announcers said “Its over”,thinking they weren’t heard on air. Anyone got the scoop on this..? Thanks

By Rick

April 28, 2008 8:42 PM | Link to this

i think a six man rotation would be a good idea because it would give Glavine and Smoltz good rest.ya in a way Smoltzie and Glavine may be kind of rusty between starts but hey if the braves play good rest of the season we probably wont need Glavine and Smoltzie till crunch time!!

By Nelson

April 28, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this

What about a 10 man rotation, two pitchers per game. Anyway they last only 4 or 5 innings?

By Nelson

April 28, 2008 9:47 PM | Link to this

Well I remember by spring training a Baseball genious in this blog call me Idiot when I suggested to extend a contract to Livan Hernandez. Now the guy is 3-1, yes with a high ERA but he has pitched 35 innings, more than any Brave (Hudson is 33 and Smoltz 31). I also heard the Braves has another cuban in the minors (Barbaro Cañizares) who plays first base, I hope he will get a chance when the roster expands.

By Bojack

April 29, 2008 12:02 AM | Link to this

Oswalts trade would greatly help the Braves and he said he would ok deal. Time for Wren to step up and make a deal. I know it takes two to deal but make it happen.

By Yehuda Hamer

April 29, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this

The six man rotation is a very good idea. It allows an extra day of rest to the starters. Furthermore, you can have a scenario where a starter can maybe come in for an inning on his throw day.

By Lyman

April 29, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this

a more radical idea, old guys retire, young guys pitch.

By Chop Chick

April 29, 2008 8:49 AM | Link to this

ANYBODY…..? To answer your question: Joe Simpson said, “Ball game,” and Sciambi said, “Yeah.” I don’t see the big deal about it, because we were all thinking it, right?

By Bill Candler

April 29, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

warm [HOT AS A FIRECRACKER] weather will make a large difference in these kids muscle problems

By Supes

April 29, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

I’m not entirely familiar with the up and coming pitchers in the minors, all I know is nobody is really “talked about” as far as a rising star.

Who are the pitchers who in 1-2 years could be starting on the Braves team and making an impact, like a triple J?

By richbrave

April 29, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

DOWN ON THE FARM

R-Braves win after two straight losses at home. Still a-top their division of the International league.

OFFENSIVE LINES:

player———-a—r—h—bi-avg

ANDERSON——-3—1—1—0-.322

TIMMONS———3—1—2—1-.264

JONES—=——-4—1—1—0-.272

CANIZARES——4—1—0—1-.329

THORMAN———3—0—0—1-.197

SAMMONS———4—0—0—0-.339

HERNANDEZ——4—1—3—2-.750

TAYLOR———-4—0—1—0-.342

HOLT————-3—1—0—0-.230

E: Sammons 1 (1). DP: 2. LOB: 7 (130+). HR: Hernandez 1 (1). S: Timmons, Anderson. SF: Thorman.

DIORYS HERNANDEZ gets his first AAA start and blasts a homer in first ab.

JESSE TAYLOR takes over batting lead for the R-Braves .342(13-38).

BARBARO CANIZARES as cold hitting the past ten days as his previous blistering start to the season. Similar to last year.

CLINT SAMMONS allowed his first run on a fielding error this season. Still pretty good defense.

WES TIMMONS has been moved from the bottom of the order to the two spot for this game. On the verge of hangin’ ‘um up before this season, his one more try might land him in Atlanta for that cup-of-joe before he’s done. Good luck Wes.!!

DEFENSE:

player——-IP—h—r—er-bb-so-era

MORTON——-4.2-2—1—1—5—5—2.85

RIDGWAY——1.2-1—1—0—1—2—2.00

WILLIAMSON-0.2-0—0—0—0—1—0.00

SHIBILO——1.0-4—1—1—0—1—9.00

NUNEZ———1.0-1—0—0—0—1—2.21

W: WILLIAMSON (1-0). S: NUNEZ (2).

CHARLIE MORTON continues on the level of pitching that he’s occupied since arriving. Some good, some not so. This time a good IP/H ratio, but too many walks. SO’s excellent. The young man’s coming along in the process of learning to become a pitcher instead of just a thrower. Braves are taking their time with him, and success couldn’t happen to a nicer guy in my book.

By Supes

April 29, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

richbrave thanks for the update!

I wish Josh Anderson was on the major league club and Bryan Pena or Corky Miller sent down. We need his speed on the team, how many stolen bases does he have?

By richbrave

April 29, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

SUPES:

Last count was 8 I believe in 20 games.

By Mike

April 29, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this

How about Anthony Lerew? He was great in his first big league start before his elbow blew out. When is he expected back from TJ surgery?

By Mike

April 29, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this

How about Anthony Lerew? He was great in his first big league start before his elbow blew out. When is he expected back from TJ surgery?

By Chuck

April 29, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this

I seem to recall that in his last season or two, Bob Feller pitched for the Indians every Sunday, and that was all—pitched once a week. He usually tossed a good game and then had six days to rest his “elderly” arm. Nobody looked forward to playing Cleveland on Sunday and having to face a rested Hall of Fame guy like Bob Feller. Maybe John Smoltz could be a Sunday pitcher for the Braves and give his shoulder time to recuperate.

By richbrave

April 29, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

Chuck:

Maybe!!

By Workinlkeadawg

April 29, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

What he heck do they have to lose? Hudson and Jurrgens should stay on regular schedules.

By WILL

April 29, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

IKEEPSAYING THE BRAVES SUX THEY ARE LIVING ON THERE REPUTATION AND THE EAST IS NOT SCARED OF THE BIG BAD BRAVES ANYMORE,THEY ARE OLD AND I TOLD ALL YOU IDIOTS THEY WOULD LOSE 2OF 3 IN NEWYORK RIGHT AS USUAL AFTER THIS WEEK THEY WILL BE IN LAST PLACE WHERE THEY BELONG

By WILL

April 29, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this

CHOPCHICK 6MAN ROTATION HOW ABOUT A TEN MAN ROTATION

By WILL

April 29, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

glavine wont go 5 innings today,they need geritol as the team drink this team is ridiculous

By Buffalo Chip

April 29, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this

Radical?

It’s downright nonsensical.

When I was growing up, teams were embarrassed if they had to use a four-man rotation.

Well, I remember Early Wynn pitching both ends of a doubleheader. And he sold hot dogs between innings.

The problem with today’s players is that they can’t take it.

By richbrave

April 29, 2008 5:55 PM | Link to this

WILL:

Last. Well then we get a draft pick ahead of everyone else in the NL east. Maybe the next Smoltz, who knows. Last. Been there-done that. Has to happen again sometime. No worries mate. We’ll be on top now or later, whichever.

By Santa3247

April 30, 2008 2:05 AM | Link to this

Hi, I’m Seong-Ho,Yoon living in Sea of Glass southkorea.

Manager and Coaches who can’t win over the sound of resonance schumann can’t use their great insight about baseball.

Braves have to use Phillip Stockman to closer. He must resist about neutron sound to die for, and never lose to neutron sound in my inspiration.

On fierce struggles in Japan after World WarII, Japanese’s the most important Motive Power to overcome the devastation was Baseball.

Now looking on MLB, they can’t give people of USA the Motive Power.

Brave is not 14consecutive post-season team, but team of 13consecutive failed to be champ.

May the force of Messiah be with you

By richbrave

April 30, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

DOWN ON THE FARM

Bad news here in tobacco city. Durham’s hospitality was nowhere to be found as JoJO REYES had a very rough outing. Only lasted 2 innings, giving up 4 hits, 2 runs both earned, 2 BB, and 1 SO in an R-Braves loss to the Bulls on the road. I have no idea what this does to REYES’ return to the big-time. Can’t help, but I suppose everyone has a bad start on occasion.

By Santa3247

April 30, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

Hey, Joseph Reyes was 2dimenson under the Daniel Smith. Theseday?

Babylon’s emperor Jesus’s direct descendant helping him to make good record. Why? the most important enemy of them is me and they have to make my writting false through the total neutron frauds.

You got it?

“Don’t hit untill Reyes stop pitching, after that hit freely”

“Don’t grab batted ball when Daniel Smith pitch, and don’t hit when Daniel Smith pitch. You got it?

“Call ball!!! or you will die” when Daniel Smith pitch.

Therefore, if Daniel Smith and Phillip Stockman would pitch in MLB, so many spies of Braves must be revealed and purnished I think.^*^

In spring training, do you remember? Daniel Smith and Phillip Stokeman’s ERA was both 0.00. JoJoReyes’ ERA was 8.90.

May the force of Messiah be with you

By Santa3247

April 30, 2008 8:51 PM | Link to this

Hi, I’m Seong-Ho,Yoon living in Sea of Glass southkorea.

Today I want to insist that the widely open status to fans on AAA,AA,A could can block the fraud of Babylon.

Because Major League is opened widely to fans and world, the minimum frauds only can be made.

And You have to know I too can throw fastball&breaking ball to outcorner and to incorner of homeplate. Therefore you have to check close data.

Why? for example “Throw at center of strike zone when Joseph Clint swing” ^*^

May the force of Messiah be with you