Atlanta Braves Morning Chop
Feb 23, 2015; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Brave pitcher
Juan Jaimethrows during spring training workouts at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Fredi G not happy with walks by Braves’ rookie relievers
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Manager Fredi Gonzalez liked the 14 hits, eight runs and only four strikeouts produced by Braves hitters Friday against Washington, but he cringed a bit watching a walk-a-thon by a couple of rookie relievers.
Juan Jaime recorded two outs and was charged with three hits, four runs and three walks in the fifth inning, and Arodys Vizcaino let gave up a hit, two decisive runs and two walks in the seventh inning of a 9-8 loss to the Nationals.
Freddie Freeman drove in three runs with a double and a two-run homer for the Braves, who also got two hits from rookie second-base candidate Jace Peterson and three hits including a homer from non-roster outfielder Pedro Ciriaco.
Remember boys and girls: Walks Kill.
[ Editor’s notes:
- Yes, the pitching has been spotty thus far. Vizcaino walked 2, Jose Veras has walked 2 (yielding 5 earned). Jason Hursh vultured a Win on Thursday, despite giving up 2 walks, 4 hits, and 2 earned runs.
- Juan Jaime has always had control trouble… it’s a chronic thing. The only reason he’s still hanging around is because there has been value in a an experienced (AAA) reliever that can throw 100 mph fastballs. But the patience is likely wearing thin – and he’s out of options.
- More on Pedro Ciriaco on the next slide. ]