Look, nobody has been more in on Tyler Naquin this year than me. I was high on him early, owned a few shares, jumped again when he was recalled, truly believing there were 20 home runs and a decent average in this bat. He was one of my “flag” players, to steal a phrase. So I’m happy when he succeeds, but sir, kindly miss me with these types of plays against the Blue Jays.
Dansby Swanson made his major-league debut on Wednesday, hitting a pair of singles to ingratiate himself to the Braves faithful. Even more endearing a start than his two hits, though? Using the Ludacris classic Georgia as his walk-up music. That’s good representing. Field Mob forever. I’m still skeptical about his short-term fantasy value, but that’s a good way to win a fan.
Chase Utley hit two home runs and got a pair of curtain calls in his return to Philadelphia. Still, his greatest moment in the city is and will always be his relationship with Mac.
Somebody tell Carlos Martinez it’s Friday, and there’s no longer anything to be upset about.
Boy Carlos Martinez was pissed off!#STLCards pic.twitter.com/7MP3wo66Xs
— LeeLee (@leehenderson32) August 12, 2016
I’m passing up the obligatory “sliding into the DMs like” from the Buster Posey highlight to hit you with a “me, reading your tweets,” courtesy of Collin McHugh:
But also, sliding into the DMs like: