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David O'Brien
February 27th, 2009
2:33 pm
eltrompo: you saw Smoltz’s split, you don’t need to see a forkball. You’ll never see one nastier than Smoltz’s split when he used to dominate with that thing, when his arm could handle it.
dogsbrekky
February 27th, 2009
2:33 pm
Frenchy walked… Frenchy walked… Frenchy walked
not quite Skip but you get the excitement
Bravely going forward
February 27th, 2009
2:33 pm
frenchy has walked twice?? not too bad…
AL
February 27th, 2009
2:34 pm
St. Louis still ahead 4-3 in the Bottom of the 4th. Met’s had them loaded with 1 out in the 3rd but St. Louis got out of it.
yeah, im here
February 27th, 2009
2:34 pm
DWW continue with Play by play, im sitting in class enjoying the updates, thanks
MFin04
February 27th, 2009
2:35 pm
Braves just replaced their whole line-up with back-ups too many to type
David O'Brien
February 27th, 2009
2:35 pm
PWHjort: Not to mention the fact that Garrett’s about 6-feet-4 (he’s every bit as tall as Chipper and Francoeur), and Josh Anderson is not.
DWW
February 27th, 2009
2:35 pm
B:0 S:0 O:3 – Matt Diaz grounds into double play, shortstop Jack Wilson to second baseman Freddy Sanchez to first baseman Adam LaRoche. Jeff Francoeur out at 2nd.
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Bottom Half
B:0 S:0 O:0 – Defensive Substitution: Gregor Blanco replaces center fielder Garret Anderson, batting 1st, playing center field.
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B:0 S:0 O:0 – Defensive Substitution: Brandon Hicks replaces shortstop Omar Infante, batting 2nd, playing shortstop.
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B:0 S:0 O:0 – Defensive Substitution: Brooks Conrad replaces third baseman Chipper Jones, batting 3rd, playing second base.
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B:0 S:0 O:0 – Defensive Substitution: Alvin Colina replaces catcher Brian McCann, batting 4th, playing catcher.
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B:0 S:0 O:0 – Defensive Substitution: Jason Heyward replaces right fielder Jeff Francoeur, batting 5th, playing right field.
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B:0 S:0 O:0 – Defensive Substitution: Brandon Jones replaces left fielder Matt Diaz, batting 6th, playing left field.
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B:0 S:0 O:0 – Defensive switch from second base to third base for Diory Hernandez.
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B:0 S:0 O:0 – Pitcher Change: Mariano Gomez replaces Buddy Carlyle.
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B:0 S:0 O:1 – Pedro Alvarez grounds out to first baseman Frederick Freeman.
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B:0 S:3 O:2 – Jose Tabata strikes out swinging.
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B:0 S:3 O:3 – Ramon Vazquez called out on strikes.
eltrompoBRAVESfan
February 27th, 2009
2:35 pm
Good inning for Gomez! Two K’s and a groundout
STRETCH
February 27th, 2009
2:35 pm
I looked all over for some highlights of yesterdays game and found only ESPN’s version which highlights Roy Oswalt striking out Chipper twice. But the did mention the Braves coming back to win the game…WTF?!!! ESPN hates the Braves, if that isnt proof, i dont know what is.
getnathan
February 27th, 2009
2:35 pm
Stay guarded about optimism for Kawakami, he did pitch against the Pirates.
MFin04
February 27th, 2009
2:36 pm
B:0 S:0 O:0 – Defensive Substitution: Gregor Blanco replaces center fielder Garret Anderson, batting 1st, playing center field.
B:0 S:0 O:0 – Defensive Substitution: Brandon Hicks replaces shortstop Omar Infante, batting 2nd, playing shortstop.
B:0 S:0 O:0 – Defensive Substitution: Brooks Conrad replaces third baseman Chipper Jones, batting 3rd, playing second base.
B:0 S:0 O:0 – Defensive Substitution: Alvin Colina replaces catcher Brian McCann, batting 4th, playing catcher.
B:0 S:0 O:0 – Defensive Substitution: Jason Heyward replaces right fielder Jeff Francoeur, batting 5th, playing right field.
B:0 S:0 O:0 – Defensive Substitution: Brandon Jones replaces left fielder Matt Diaz, batting 6th, playing left field.
B:0 S:0 O:0 – Defensive switch from second base to third base for Diory Hernandez.
B:0 S:0 O:0 – Pitcher Change: Mariano Gomez replaces Buddy Carlyle.
getnathan
February 27th, 2009
2:36 pm
Encouraging that he seemed to have pitched very well nonetheless
PWHjort
February 27th, 2009
2:37 pm
KC- I’ve heard of it, I just don’t think I’ve ever seen one and known that it was a forkball. Whats the trajectory of one?
A forkball is like a splitter, but not as much velocity and more movement. You basically jam the ball as far as you can between your index and middle finger and throw it with your thumb on the bottom. If thrown perfectly it has a little spin and dances sort of like a knuckleball but drops right before it gets to the plate. It’s a standard pitch in a Japanese Starting Pitchers’ repertoire.
Bravely going forward
February 27th, 2009
2:37 pm
DOB: who is Mariano Gomez?
eltrompoBRAVESfan
February 27th, 2009
2:37 pm
DOB: Thanks for the explanation on the forkball!
getnathan
February 27th, 2009
2:37 pm
STRETCH I was disappointed with that highlight, too. NOt one mention of Tommy Hanson. Isn’t he supposed to be one of the top 5 prospects in the country?
DWW
February 27th, 2009
2:37 pm
B:0 S:0 O:1 – Pedro Alvarez grounds out to first baseman Frederick Freeman.
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B:0 S:3 O:2 – Jose Tabata strikes out swinging.
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B:0 S:3 O:3 – Ramon Vazquez called out on strikes
KC
February 27th, 2009
2:37 pm
eltrompoBRAVESfan, It is essentially a split-finger fastball. Here is a video of a forkball being delivered… ironically by a Japanese pitcher. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Vu9tg_46M8
MFin04
February 27th, 2009
2:38 pm
Is there a possibility of Garrett Anderson playing in Center this year? What about Francoeur?
joh hoar
February 27th, 2009
2:38 pm
dogsbrekky- I liked that -Frenchy walked etc.
David O'Brien
February 27th, 2009
2:38 pm
Kris Medlen making his debut now
Andy K.
February 27th, 2009
2:38 pm
BravelyGomez is a starter/reliever, and a non-roster invitee, spen last year with the Minnesota Twins AAA Rochester RedWings. Saw him a few times. Decent stuff, prolly end up at Gwinnett.
Il Cattivo
February 27th, 2009
2:39 pm
For illustrated pitches try this link below:
http://www.lokeshdhakar.com/2007/09/20/baseball-pitches/
BravesFan
February 27th, 2009
2:40 pm
DWW I will let you keep doing it.
PWHjort
February 27th, 2009
2:40 pm
What’s the story with this Brooks Conrad fellow. I’ve seen him in a couple of games but I know nothing about him other than he’s a) a switch-hitting 2nd baseman and b) he was signed as a minor-league free agent by Oakland for 2008 and Atlanta for 2009 after failing to crack the Astros’ big club. Who is he competing with for what playing time at what position in what role?
DWW
February 27th, 2009
2:41 pm
B:0 S:0 O:1 – Frederick Freeman grounds out, second baseman Shelby Ford to first baseman Garrett Jones.
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B:0 S:0 O:2 – Greg Norton flies out to left fielder Jeff Salazar.
McFann :Ô:
February 27th, 2009
2:41 pm
He got a hit? Whoo-hoo! Sorry, I walked away for a bit…
So he could head to that thing with a .500 BA, and a .667 OBP. Dude…
Wish someone woulda tried stealing off him…wanna know how that D is working out!
dogsbrekky
February 27th, 2009
2:41 pm
joh hoar – we try our best, sadly my g/f’s 92 year old dad is being rushed to the hospital
GL all
MFin04
February 27th, 2009
2:41 pm
Hanson looked good…he came in with the heart of the Astros order…walked.. Lee which was debatable…then hit Tejada…to get back for Escobar getting hit…then pitched pretty well…getting out of the jam…only giving up two runs. He looks scary on the mound. He is so big…I’m sure overwhelming for hitters…not to mention the 95-98mph fastball. I think he will be up with the Braves…sometime in the near future. They really dont need him starting off. Also…James Parr looked really good as well. Not sure if there is roster spot…but he could be a good 4th/5th starter in the future.
DWW
February 27th, 2009
2:42 pm
B:0 S:0 O:3 – Diory Hernandez grounds out, third baseman Neil Walker to first baseman Garrett Jones.
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Bottom Half
B:0 S:0 O:0 – Defensive Substitution: Martin Prado replaces first baseman Frederick Freeman, batting 7th, playing first base.
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B:0 S:0 O:0 – Pitcher Change: Kris Medlen replaces Mariano Gomez.
Shane
February 27th, 2009
2:43 pm
Did anyone else see Heyward for the first time yesterday. Man what a BEAST !!!! HE was flyind around the bases on a double as well. The kid is going to be SPECIAL !!!
KC
February 27th, 2009
2:43 pm
BTW, anyone who hasn’t seen this Kawakami video… it’s worth a look: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UU1wMH6lXHQ
BravesFaninPhilly
February 27th, 2009
2:44 pm
MF, I dont think that it would be an ideal defensive situation to have G. Anderson or Frenchy in center. Neither really have the range necessary. I’m sure if J. Anderson, Infante, and Prado all had been used, then it could possibly happen, but it’s probably safe to say that the Braves wouldn’t want either of them out in center. Heck, you might even want Diaz there before Frency or Garrett.
Seymour1948
February 27th, 2009
2:44 pm
DOB-
What do you think of Brandon Hicks?
john hoar
February 27th, 2009
2:44 pm
Dogbrekky- hope your girlfriends father does OK.
kyle2355
February 27th, 2009
2:45 pm
espn is for a national audience there highlights of spring training games are gonna show the most popular players on each team. The scores dont mean anything and there not gonna show prospects and bench players making a comeback in a game that doesn’t count. The highlights are like this for every spring training game don’t take it the wrong way.
cvbraves
February 27th, 2009
2:46 pm
Gomez was 5-2 at Rochester, 2.76 era, 65.1 innings pitcher, 45 SO, 22BB
cvbraves
February 27th, 2009
2:48 pm
Conrad hit .243 at Sacramento, 28 HR, 91 RBI, 127 SO
Gator73082
February 27th, 2009
2:48 pm
I live in Rochester. I can’t recall seeing or hearing about Gomez. Its not like I pay attention though, unless the AAA Braves are in town!
TheAntiMe
February 27th, 2009
2:49 pm
K.K. and Buddy were lights out. I hear that those cigars with punch down in the land of the Seminoles can make you start seeing things like Mickey Mouse and fairy tale characters dancing and prancing around, as well. You haven’t been seeing anything along those lines, have you, DOB?
PWHjort
February 27th, 2009
2:49 pm
I love that Kawakami video. There used to be another one on NPB tracker that was good too.
David O'Brien
February 27th, 2009
2:51 pm
Medlen has given up two walks and bases are loaded with two outs (there was also an E5 on Diory
Efrim
February 27th, 2009
2:51 pm
Wow someone actually thought GA was going to play CF? Wow. Not sure what to say about that.
PWHjort
February 27th, 2009
2:54 pm
DOB, has a press conference been held to announce the signing of Garret Anderson? Also, any word on the pre-arbs?
DWW
February 27th, 2009
2:55 pm
B:4 S:0 O:0 – Jeff Salazar walks.
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B:0 S:3 O:1 – Andrew McCutchen strikes out swinging.
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B:0 S:3 O:2 – Anderson Machado called out on strikes.
David O'Brien
February 27th, 2009
2:55 pm
Got a flyout to center to get out of the inning unscathed….
Seymour: Hicks is outstanding defensively; he could play SS in the majors right now. He’s also got very good power. Near as I can tell, his only problem is he strikes out a lot. A whole lot.
KC
February 27th, 2009
2:55 pm
Efrim, MLB.com was reporting that it was Garrett, not Josh, in Center. That’s why some folks here thought that.
Andy
February 27th, 2009
2:56 pm
That’s funny that MLB said it was Garrett. ESPN said Brady Anderson was in center and CBSportsline said it was Marlon Anderson. SI.com said that Louie Anderson was in center. I don’t know who to believe.
eltrompoBRAVESfan
February 27th, 2009
2:56 pm
I agree PWH-great video; I’m even more excited (if that’s possible).
getnathan
February 27th, 2009
2:57 pm
Efrim – JA is playing CF, I thought. GA is playing LF they say in a platoon with MD. We hope JS is going to play CF.
DWW
February 27th, 2009
2:57 pm
B:0 S:0 O:2 – Shelby Ford reaches on throwing error by third baseman Diory Hernandez. Jeff Salazar to 2nd.
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B:4 S:0 O:2 – Jason Jaramillo walks. Jeff Salazar to 3rd. Shelby Ford to 2nd.
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B:0 S:0 O:3 – Garrett Jones flies out to center fielder Gregor Blanco
MFin04
February 27th, 2009
2:57 pm
Medlen actually pitched pretty well some K’s and some clutch pitching in a jam.
Buffalo NY Braves Fan
February 27th, 2009
2:58 pm
Andy,
If that tub of good Louie Anderson is ever playing CF for ANYONE I’ll stop watching baseball, or call their GM and try out for a job. Louie Anderson….. decent comedian, NOT a CF option lol
ease19
February 27th, 2009
2:58 pm
DOB
Can Hicks play 3rd?
MFin04
February 27th, 2009
2:58 pm
Schafer Anderson and Blanco just don’t impress me as being viable options in center. Whoever is out there…is most likely going to hit 8th in the lineup because they just do not get on base enough to bat first.
MGL
February 27th, 2009
2:59 pm
And DOB heard it was Pamela Anderson in CF, that’s why he was missing for a while.
cityofdecatur
February 27th, 2009
2:59 pm
gator73082 go get an Abbott’s custard (one at the beach) for me any flavor.
and yesterday ya’ll talking Jennie Cream Ale. Said there flashbacks!!!
DWW
February 27th, 2009
2:59 pm
B:0 S:0 O:0 – Pitcher Change: Donald Veal replaces David Davidson.
Ritchie from Scotland
February 27th, 2009
3:00 pm
MFin04 – Doesn’t Anderson’s speed mean much to you? We were seriously lacking in stolen bases in 08 so having him lead off, swipe second and get driven in by Johnson/Chipper/G.Anderson/McCann seems like a good plan to me.
MFin04
February 27th, 2009
3:00 pm
Heyward looks like he is going to be a beast. The kid has some power and incredible speed. He looks like Adam Dunn with speed…which is crazy to imagine.
DWW
February 27th, 2009
3:00 pm
:0 S:0 O:1 – Gregor Blanco grounds out, first baseman Garrett Jones to pitcher Donald Veal.
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B:0 S:3 O:2 – Brandon Hicks called out on strikes.
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B:0 S:0 O:3 – Brooks Conrad grounds out, third baseman Neil Walker to first baseman Garrett Jones.
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Bottom Half
B:0 S:0 O:0 – Pitcher Change: Todd Redmond replaces Kris Medlen
cphizzle
February 27th, 2009
3:01 pm
yep that explains daves MIA it was pamela anderson in cf MGL
MFin04
February 27th, 2009
3:01 pm
Problem was that Anderson did not get on base a lot (i.e. walks). I do like his speed…but you cant use speed unless you are getting on base consistently with hits, walks, etc. Which he didnt seem to do.
David O'Brien
February 27th, 2009
3:02 pm
young Todd Redmond pitching the seventh for the Bravos, gives up a leadoff single to right
eltrompoBRAVESfan
February 27th, 2009
3:02 pm
Todd Redmond?
getnathan
February 27th, 2009
3:03 pm
Redmond acquired in the Tyler Yates deal
Gator73082
February 27th, 2009
3:03 pm
cityofdecatur – OK I’ll add that to my list of things to do….the one that doesn’t exist! I’ll also make sure to ship it to you via Priority Express and you better hope it doesn’t melt enroute!
There’s also another Abbott’s literally right around the corner from my house just a few miles down from the beach. You must be simmering with jealousy! I’m not much of a custard guy.. living in a cold weather place and all….
eltrompoBRAVESfan
February 27th, 2009
3:03 pm
oh ok
David O'Brien
February 27th, 2009
3:04 pm
Then gives up a walk, two on with none out, Braves still up 4–0.
I gotta get going on writing my story, so play-by-play will be sketchy from here out. Besides, lot of minor leaguers in for both teams now
PWHjort
February 27th, 2009
3:04 pm
Redmond and Tommy Hanson tore up the southern league last year at AA Mississippi.
glorydays
February 27th, 2009
3:04 pm
http://m.mlb.com/scores/20090227 This should work as an email address you can save to get to this site in the future.
Magnus Pym
February 27th, 2009
3:06 pm
Tyler Yates – oh oh nightmares tonight
Is young Heyward playing today
MFin04
February 27th, 2009
3:06 pm
First player cut anyone….anyone….Todd Redmond…..(I was hoping Blaine Homerun Boyer, but it wont happen)
glorydays
February 27th, 2009
3:07 pm
Just need to change the date
MFin04
February 27th, 2009
3:07 pm
you actually should save this site….http://m.mlb.com/scores/ it will update to the day…you click on
dude
February 27th, 2009
3:08 pm
afternoon – one-two word answer;? how’d Kamakazi do??????
David O'Brien
February 27th, 2009
3:08 pm
Redmond got out of it with double play and a strikeout. Still a three-hit shutout going for Braves staff.
Robert
February 27th, 2009
3:08 pm
I really like Boyer
cvbraves
February 27th, 2009
3:09 pm
Kawakami…Great…29 pitches, 19 strikes, one hit, no runs
MFin04
February 27th, 2009
3:09 pm
that a boy…double play.
eltrompoBRAVESfan
February 27th, 2009
3:10 pm
Now all I have to do is remind myself that we’re playing the Pirates, hence the three hit shutout! Just kidding, I’m glad they are pitching well today!
eltrompoBRAVESfan
February 27th, 2009
3:10 pm
And that one hit against Kawa was a cheap one, weak blooper.
Drew
February 27th, 2009
3:11 pm
Good
Magnus Pym
February 27th, 2009
3:11 pm
saw this ….. kawakamiskamikazes.blogspot.com
braves4ever
February 27th, 2009
3:11 pm
I think the Pirates have hitting troubles of their own, how many times today have they had chances to break it open.whew
I would like to think our Pin is strong,but you can’t load up the bases this many times a game and get out of always.
David O'Brien
February 27th, 2009
3:12 pm
Heyward just got his first knock, a hard single through the right side after a Colina leadoff double in eighth. Runners on the corners with none out for B. Jones.
cityofdecatur
February 27th, 2009
3:12 pm
have not had an abbotts custard since 96. Two first stops in rochester visit the cemetery where my parents are buried and straight on down lake avenue to the beach. (last time there it was too polluted to go in) to get a chocolate custard. you ain’t telling me they are not there anymore. as far as the shipping – dry ice and a refrig or frozen carrier. ha ha but tell me if your serious about the one at the lake no joke!
AL
February 27th, 2009
3:13 pm
St. Louis picks up another run in the top of the 7th. 5-3 St. Louis now.
MFin04
February 27th, 2009
3:13 pm
if you like Boyer you obviously didnt watch all the games last year…he was like an anti-closer…you bring him in to lose games…reminded me of Jorge Sosa….boy those were harsh times
David O'Brien
February 27th, 2009
3:13 pm
B Jones 3-6 FC to drive in a run.
mbatl
February 27th, 2009
3:14 pm
“Now all I have to do is remind myself that we’re playing the Pirates, hence the three hit shutout! ” – eltrompo
Hey, the bucco’s pretty much beat the crap out of the Braves last year, winning 5 of 7.
Bullpen 2009: Gonzo, Soriano, Moylan, Bennett, Boyer, Carlyle and Logan.
eltrompoBRAVESfan
February 27th, 2009
3:14 pm
Steal Second Heyward!
getnathan
February 27th, 2009
3:15 pm
You guys are this excited about spring training. I can’t wait till the season starts.
braves4ever
February 27th, 2009
3:15 pm
MFin04 , that was good
getnathan
February 27th, 2009
3:15 pm
mbatl – where do you think Campillo fits in?
eltrompoBRAVESfan
February 27th, 2009
3:16 pm
mbtal- I forgot about that, especially that first series at the beginning of the year where they decimated us. Good point!
Gator73082
February 27th, 2009
3:16 pm
I never said anything about the one at the lake. Its still there! I’m just not a regular visitor, plus if I wanted a bowl of custard, I’d just go to the one around the corner from my house.. a smaller one. I’m more of a hot-food type of guy… like our infamous Garbage Plate! Those are the best.. and the worst health-wise!
dude
February 27th, 2009
3:18 pm
Thanks. Any HR’s today?
PWHjort
February 27th, 2009
3:18 pm
I agree with the bullpen except I think Campillo will probably trump Carlyle for the long-relief role. Campillo can effectively start, Carlyle can’t. Campillo’s ability to play the swing-man role probably gives him the edge.