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Re: Paul Swydan Believes Braves Will Catch Nats
« Reply #250: August 21, 2012, 10:30:31 AM »

I'm not sure what you're watching, but Atlanta's infield defense is miserable. Chipper is old and a basically immobile. Did you see him waiving at that ball down the line, he wasn't anywhere close and it's been that way all year. Then he comes crashing in on Suzuki's play, kicks the ball and doesn't cover third? That's a little league mistake. Yanish is fine, but Uggla is awful and Freeman's only advantage is that he's tall, good thing too, because the throws he's receiving are all over the place.

Atlant'a OF defense is excellent, but their infield defense leaves a LOT to be desired

If what you're saying is true, then Atlanta's outfield defense is the greatest of all time by a great deal. The team is second in UZR and third in DRS. They've made the fewest errors in the NL. They are a very good defensive team.

Sorry, but I don't buy it. Jones may lack range, but he's pretty sure handed. Between Janish and Simmons, the Braves have had the best defense from shortstop in all of baseball. Uggla is meh. Freeman is actually pretty good with his FP of .995 and 4 DRS. All in all, the Braves defense is good.