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Drew
March 11th, 2009
11:01 am
Lex… it could also be a case where it was stiff and nagging him before the actual injury. In which case you would want to give it some time to rest and stretch out.
dogsbrekky
March 11th, 2009
11:01 am
I am going to the Big East tomorrow 2pm and 7pm games
Huskies vs Pitt and Louisville vs Villanova..
Anyone see the CUBAN starter last night, awesome stuff 100mph fasty and a 77 mph hook, he was devastating !
Steve from OH
March 11th, 2009
11:02 am
PWHjort, I think you’re right except for the September call-up part. Highly doubt that will happen.
Flamenco the Foot
March 11th, 2009
11:04 am
Agreed. It would be nice to see an improvement against LHP that might possible come with some more major league at bats.
cricket
March 11th, 2009
11:05 am
dogsbrekky, any other cricket fans ,
This is an excellent read – one of the best rants ever written on the current turbulent world scenario by a cricket fan -
http://blogs.cricinfo.com/inbox/archives/2009/03/stop_pissing_in_my_coffee.php#more
BTW, if anyone is interested, go to cricketlivelinks.com for free links to watch cricket. I’m looking forward to India continuing cleaning the Kiwi clocks.
northbeach Scott
March 11th, 2009
11:06 am
Headed to Clearwater for the game. I will provide some supplemental comments when I return. DOB, I have a nice hand rolled stogie for you from Ybor, if you like torpedos. I will be at the game today and tomorrow.
Lew
March 11th, 2009
11:08 am
Anders-My wife is at Vermont Law School (private school)-not UVM (state school).
All educational institutions up here are experiencing Fiscal Strain-it comes from the fact that most school’s endowments are heavily invested in the stock market and have experienced the same losses as everyone else. It is also making for problems dealing with development as the usual suspects who donate to colleges are losing their share in the market as well.
We’ve been lucky so far-no layoffs or firings, though measures such as furloughs or no (or reduced) contributions to retirement plans have been discussed. Dartmouth, OTOH, has had hiring freezes, furloughs and some layoffs. Some of the smaller colleges are having issues as well. Most of the more expensive schools are experiencing a decline in applications, but other numbers such as deposits received and the like are remaining steady. Could be much worse. At least there is still financial aid money available.
VLS is focused on Environmental Law. If the Obama green energy initiatives DO get instituted, that should be a boost for us-not only in the Law School side of things, but for their Master of Environmental Science program, as well.
dogsbrekky
March 11th, 2009
11:09 am
cricket – thanks, after the Paki shootings of the Sri Lankans, it is all going to be a mess for a while..
I am following Warnies poker career now that he is no longer playing for the Aussie team
looks like I screwed up my basketball tickets, thinking I was getting Louis vs Vill when I am getting Villa vs either Marq or St Johns… bollocks…. (gotta read the fine print)
Lew
March 11th, 2009
11:10 am
Anders-One more thing-University of Vermont just ended their baseball and softball programs due to financial restraints. Not too sure how long their seasons were anyway, with snow not completely melting up here until the middle of June.
lexbrave
March 11th, 2009
11:12 am
drew, which im fine with.. ga is a veteran so i guess as long as he’s ready to go by opening day its no big deal..im just concerned that him not having any spring ab’s is going to lead to him having to use the first month of the season to get into form.
dogsbrekky
March 11th, 2009
11:13 am
cricket – sad thing about that story is I AM NAMED AFTER GARY SOBERS !
Went down to Adelaide Oval a few times to watch him when he played for South Australia (we would wag school and get the bus). One day we got there just before lunch and he had made a quick 100, signed our autograph books and then raced off to the horse racing at Cheltenham (he loved the gee gees), quite a piece of work Sir Gary
ncscoots
March 11th, 2009
11:14 am
Then [Heyward will] get called up to the big club in September.
Why would the Braves put Heyward on the 40-man this year? No earthly reason to do so.
Anders
March 11th, 2009
11:15 am
Dogsbrekky – I tried to read your cricket post but must say it was like a foreign language to me so I gave up. My ignorance. That said, just seeing that a Cricket team needed armed guards, that ended up being killed themselves last week kind of turned me off to the sport.
I mean, I may post more than many care for on here but I promise no physical harm to anyone. The USA takes a lot of crap from the rest of the World but between the cricket deal and what happens at European soccer games I think we’re pretty civilized by comparison.
ease19
March 11th, 2009
11:20 am
Anders – Unless you wear your Chipper Jones jersey to Mets games!
dogsbrekky
March 11th, 2009
11:23 am
Anders – It WAS NOT CRICKET , it is bloody TERRORISTS that are the problem in Pakistan. Cricket is the gentleman’s sport (well until Sri Lanka plays Australia)……
PTBNL
March 11th, 2009
11:24 am
Yeah, ease, and if your buddy wears a Rocker jersey (freshly cleaned to get the moth ball smell out), there could be some real fun!
Anders
March 11th, 2009
11:25 am
Dogsbrekky – Fair enough. I should know better than to wade into that discussion. I really don’t know enough about it. I meant no disrespect to your sport.
PTBNL
March 11th, 2009
11:30 am
At the very least, you would not need to buy your 4 year old child any batteries until he/she graduates from college.
dogsbrekky
March 11th, 2009
11:30 am
Anders – I have never played cricket, I did play baseball for my state and country as a young fellow until I did my arm…. played with a guy called Craig Shipley who a few here may remember…
Aussies played well again last night vs Cuba but got nodded by a 2 run bomb to lose 5-4
Drew
March 11th, 2009
11:31 am
Lex… I agree that I don’t want him having to tune up when the season starts. That could very well happen early on but hopefully being a veteran he’ll get back up to speed quicker than some of the young’ns would. But like someone previously said I’d much rather it be 4 weeks now than 4 weeks later.
Il Cattivo
March 11th, 2009
11:45 am
dogsbrekky and cricket
The pakistan incident was definitely sad to see but there seems to be some great cricket going on now. WI vs Eng and Aus V SA seems like a resurgence of good old test cricket.
cricket
March 11th, 2009
11:49 am
dogsbrekky
Or should I call you Gary:) That post really spoke to my heart.
BTW, you may want to watch IND vs NZ last one-day on Sat 9 PM if possible..Sehwag, Tendulkar and Indian batting line-up is really destroying NZ bowling in unbelievable manner.
Anders
dogsbrekky has already explained but I would like to add to the discussion of american sports viewing compared to others. As far as cricket is concerned, this English sport now really belongs to Australia and Indian sub-continent (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, to a lesser degree). Compared to baseball (mind you, I love baseball and watch most of Braves games), cricket has more variety, more action and is a much more spectator friendly sport. And in India, it is the only sport for billion+ people, so you can imagine the passion. Watching cricket in India is very exuberant, festive experience and though fans are passionate, there is none of the violence that is so prevalent in soccer.
As dogs pointed out, Pakistan thing had nothing to do with cricket. It was just the terrorists attacking last vestige of solitude for the Pakistani people.
To support your point, I was always amazed at the pro (and college) sports scenario in US that gives outlet to so many sportsmen and provides passionate outlets to so many fans (major sports pretty much cover the year) without pretty much lack of violence from fans.
ease19
March 11th, 2009
11:51 am
PTBNL, imagine that trip back to the hotel on the Number 7 train…And that poor fella that cost the Cubs a World Series appearance, I think he went into witness protection. Civilized? Maybe, but definitely not sane. I won’t even bring up Steeler fans…
cricket
March 11th, 2009
11:54 am
Il Cattivo
Yes, tests seem to be doing fine now.
You should have seen last two one-dayers between IND-NZ to see the most audacious batting displays. Tendulkar came close to hitting 1st one-day double hundred on one match while Sehwag blasted 100/60 in another.
PTBNL
March 11th, 2009
11:55 am
Good point.
I try not to let my imagination go that far in that direction. (the #7 trip)
Anders
March 11th, 2009
12:01 pm
Cricket – Thanks for the feedback. I’m sure if I lived in a country that played it I would be as passionate about it as I am with baseball.
Ease 19 – You may take some ribbing for Braves stuff at Mets games but I’ve never seen violence related to other teams apparell etc.. You do see it at NY NFL games which has a gang mentalitiy to it already. I refuse to attend.
As for the number 7 train. Don’t follow Rocker down that path. The people on their may look varied but their predisposition to violence or anger etc is no different than anywhere else in the country. Remember, Rockers view was his view, not the view of those he was criticizing. It showed where his heart was.
spotts
March 11th, 2009
12:03 pm
Whoever makes that 50th post on page 1 of this blog is temporarily legendary. You see it so many times. I just hope I don’t end up saying something stupid on there some day.
Random
March 11th, 2009
12:05 pm
Jersey Girl — Thamks for the imfo.
Stan the Man (10:22 am) — I know for a fact that you are indeed NOT “Stan the Man”.
Stan Lee posts his comments under the handle Hulk Smash!!!
David O'Brien
March 11th, 2009
12:08 pm
Braves lineup today vs. Phils:
1. Escobar, SS
2. Schafer, CF
3. K. Johnson, 2B
4. Norton, 1B
5. Francoeur, RF
6. Diaz, LF
7. Diory Hernandez, 3B
8. Sammons, C
9. Jo-Jo Reyes, LHP
Phillies
1. Jason David, 3B
2. Bruntlett, SS
3. R. Ibanez, LF
4. Howard, 1B
5. Werth, CF
6. Mayberry, RF
7. Giles, 2B
8. Ruiz, C
9. Kyle Kendrick, RHP
dogsbrekky
March 11th, 2009
12:09 pm
Its okay Anders, my g/f was born in Forrest Hills and has been in the city for 30 years but the great thing about USA and Australia, UK etc is our diversity of nationalities. Mr Rocker was showing such beautiful ignorance and arrogance that he made everyone cringe…… here I get to talk cricket with every 2nd cabbie cause they are Pakistani, Bangladeshi or Indian… a wonderful city this because of our differing cultures….
except METS suck and Yankess fans suck…….. my g/f being the latter only at play off time (Chardonnay set)
spotts
March 11th, 2009
12:13 pm
good to see Schafer back
ease19
March 11th, 2009
12:13 pm
Anders – I think that any city that has a rapid transit system, has their own equivalent of the “Number 7″ train (the myth, the legend, etc). Some things are just better left unsaid, and Rocker was absolutely wrong to say those things, but we can all laugh at Rocker now can’t we?
A Met jersey in Atl would not amount to that much since we are such a passive city, but I get what you are saying…baseball is much, much tamer than most other sports. However, I would not mess with Eagles fans either, afterall, old Veteran’s had a brig in the basement.
Random
March 11th, 2009
12:15 pm
cricket (11:49 am): “dogsbrekky
Or should I call you Gary
“
Perhaps you’d better — “dogsbrekky sobers” seems quite the misnomer.
Thanks for the links — I’ll need to take a while to peruse that article.
PWHjort
March 11th, 2009
12:18 pm
Steve, I bet he WILL get a September call-up when the roster sizes increase from 25 to 40.
Sid Bream's Mustache
March 11th, 2009
12:19 pm
While on the subject of cricket, I couldn’t resist posting this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSflRlHPay4
Anders
March 11th, 2009
12:22 pm
Lew- Thanks for the feedback on the school stuff. Glad to hear you’re not too affected by what’s happening in that arena. I’m hearing in NY State schools and community colleges are receiving record applications with some getting ready to close out enrollment for the first time. This will put an unplanned strain on state and local budgets since they bore some of the costs at these institutions. Another shift in cost from the private to the public sector.
Anyway, that’s not what we’re here for. Back to baseball.
ease19
March 11th, 2009
12:26 pm
Good to see Diory Hernandez getting an earlier look as well. With all the talk of the future, there has been little mention of who will play third when Chipper either hangs them up or is injured for any legth of time.
dogsbrekky
March 11th, 2009
12:31 pm
Sobers once hit 6 sixes in one over
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8dLac__KKk
He also plays golf (used to) off a scratch handicap RH and off a 2 handicap LH…… guy is a freak
dogsbrekky
March 11th, 2009
12:36 pm
Schafer – starting to think I want him to make the team now and hope he rips it up the next few games
DAP
March 11th, 2009
12:38 pm
ease19With all the talk of the future, there has been little mention of who will play third when Chipper either hangs them up or is injured for any legth of time.
there has been a little talk about guys like brandon hicks, but the main reason we arent talking about it much is because we have two reliable backups for this year, prado and infante, and chipper hopefully will soon sign an extension that will keep him here at least another 3, but maybe 4 more years (including this year). so, there really isnt any need to talk about a replacement much. just backups, which we are covered on.
PWHjort
March 11th, 2009
12:41 pm
In this year’s Rule 4 draft, I’m sure Frank Wren will focus on taking the most talented high-school players on the left end of the defensive spectrum (SS, 3B, 2B, CF) in hopes of finding a replacement for Chipper. I don’t like his high-school pitchers from the south strategy for the 2009 draft, though I like it in general.
PatioDaddio
March 11th, 2009
12:42 pm
DOB someone gave you the wrong name at 3B.
Phillies
1. Jason Donald , 3B
2. Bruntlett, SS
3. R. Ibanez, LF
4. Howard, 1B
5. Werth, CF
6. Mayberry, RF
7. Giles, 2B
8. Ruiz, C
9. Kyle Kendrick, RHP
ease19
March 11th, 2009
12:48 pm
DAP – I just did not like the idea of having to use our backup utlility guys last year as everyday players, which is why I bring it up. Of course we all hope that Chipper will sign an extension but can he stay healthy? I think that consensus on the blog is to expect 110-120 games out of him each year. Prado could turn into an everyday player, especially at 3B but I think that Infante is best used as a plug in guy. Hicks and Conrad both strike out too much and Diorys I know is still a few years away. But I still like that he is being given some quality looks with Chipper away on business.
BTW, how long does a typical fantasy draft take?
Lew
March 11th, 2009
12:53 pm
Anders-State schools are experiencing a boom because of lesser tuition than in private schools.
ease19
March 11th, 2009
12:53 pm
PWHjort – That’s a good point, I forgot about the Rule 4. Thanks.
ease19
March 11th, 2009
12:57 pm
Lew – and private institutions continue to raise tuition as well. Traditionally, the private sector has held itself to higher standards, but that is no longer the case in much of the country. So if you can now get a similar education at a lower cost, why not?
DWW
March 11th, 2009
12:59 pm
I just purchased the mlb audio. Does anyone want the play by play today?
cphizzle
March 11th, 2009
1:00 pm
thats a big 10-4 DWW
Nick
March 11th, 2009
1:05 pm
DWW, yes please
bill_in_atl
March 11th, 2009
1:06 pm
If Jo-Jo keeps pitching well, is it a foregone conclusion that he will be the #5 starter if Glavine isn’t ready to go? Seems like it, but just wondering what you guys think.
toga party
March 11th, 2009
1:07 pm
Damn. My MLB.tv subscription finally ran out from last year. No more ST audio.
I hope DOB’s feeling wordy today.
ncscoots
March 11th, 2009
1:08 pm
Good to see Diory Hernandez getting an earlier look as well. With all the talk of the future, there has been little mention of who will play third when Chipper either hangs them up or is injured for any legth of time.
It won’t be Diory Hernandez, LOL. An “organization guy” all the way. And I’m still trying to figure out how Brandon Hicks made any list of “top prospects”. I must have seen him play only on his bad days, I guess.
In any event, the Braves can always trade from strength to find a viable 3B prospect or two, if they feel the need. A farm’s positional weakness is always overblown.
Jeff321
March 11th, 2009
1:08 pm
Escobar grounds out to short.
DWW
March 11th, 2009
1:09 pm
Escobar grounds out to short
ease19
March 11th, 2009
1:09 pm
Bill, I think that is a logical assumption, but you will find alot of people making a case for Hanson
Nick
March 11th, 2009
1:09 pm
Bill: It’s hard to guess what Bobby would do in the situation. He could use Campillo, Buddy, or Jeff Bennett in that role, and let Jo-Jo get settled in at Gwinnett
Anders
March 11th, 2009
1:09 pm
Lew – I know. That was my point. But in the end they are taxpayer funded to some extent so the cost is being shifted to the masses.
DWW
March 11th, 2009
1:09 pm
shcaffer out tryin to stretch a single to a double
Jeff321
March 11th, 2009
1:09 pm
Schafer tries to stretch a single into a double and gets thrown out.
Jeff321
March 11th, 2009
1:10 pm
Btw, I like players that are aggressive like that.
mbatl
March 11th, 2009
1:10 pm
“In this year’s Rule 4 draft, I’m sure Frank Wren will focus on taking the most talented high-school players on the left end of the defensive spectrum (SS, 3B, 2B, CF)”
PWHjort, only time I can remember the Braves drafting “for need” was Devine (2005?). I think the Braves will draft the best available. And pitching is the currency of baseball, IMO. Stock the minors with enough good pitching prospects and you can pretty much obtain whatever you need.
Not to say they wouldn’t draft an Evan Longoria type if he’s out there at #7, but from what I’ve read, there are no such 3B prospects in ‘09. Without really knowing the prospects, I’d bet we draft pitching with our first pick. (and I sure don’t see us making any special effort to draft a CF or SS).
DWW
March 11th, 2009
1:10 pm
kelly grounds out to 2nd
cphizzle
March 11th, 2009
1:11 pm
where is DOB and the new blog?
MFin04
March 11th, 2009
1:11 pm
Jo-Jo is some kind of anomaly. It seemed like last year he would have 4-5 good innings a game…and one nightmare inning usually around the 4th,5th,6th inning. I wonder if he just hasnt been allowed to get to the nightmare inning yet…because of only pitching 2-3 innings so far in spring training.
DWW
March 11th, 2009
1:11 pm
Jeff321
I’m lettin you take over.
Jeff321
March 11th, 2009
1:12 pm
DWW – I’m not very good at transcribing from radio! But, I’ll try for a while.
Jeff321
March 11th, 2009
1:13 pm
Donald gets an infield single — hit to third base.
Jeff321
March 11th, 2009
1:14 pm
Bruntlett, grounds to Johnson — bobbled and gets the out at first base.
Jeff321
March 11th, 2009
1:15 pm
Ibanez singles past Johnson — Frenchy fails to throw Donald out at the plate. Phillies 1-0.
Random
March 11th, 2009
1:16 pm
Swell — they made Kendrick all of throw three pitches in the first inning — WTG, team.
AdirondackDave
March 11th, 2009
1:17 pm
DOB — We have tickets to Friday’s Braves/Marlins game in Jupiter. Do you know yet who will be pitching? Many thanks.
DWW
March 11th, 2009
1:17 pm
Random
Escobar saw about 6 pitches
Jeff321
March 11th, 2009
1:18 pm
Howard strikes out — looking.
brent a.
March 11th, 2009
1:19 pm
spotts,
you beat me to it at 12:03.
Pretty soon, we’ll be having people link their blogs, or advertisements for their grandma’s knitted knick-knacks in that spot.
Honestly, I think I may just avoid posting on page 1 from now on.
Jeff321
March 11th, 2009
1:19 pm
Werth reaches on an bad throw by Escobar.
David O'Brien
March 11th, 2009
1:19 pm
Sorry for the delay, but NEW BLOG IS UP
Random
March 11th, 2009
1:19 pm
Swell — they made Kendrick all of throw three pitches in the first inning — WTG, team.
WTG, you cunning linguist — howzabout “throw all of three pitches”?
MFin04
March 11th, 2009
1:27 pm
I cant find the new blog can someone post it here
Random
March 11th, 2009
1:31 pm
new blog