Anderson’s jogging, D. Lowe is pitching and Glav’s on the horizon

first?

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From the last blog Random (Seem to be posting right at post time these days. aaargh)

Random,
Regarding your 11:25 post. The enter comments here comes up when you haven’t actually typed anything in the posting box and you inadvertently hit the submit comment box. A more robust system would tell you that you haven’t entered anything to post and not waste posting it anyway. But I think we’ve established that the AJC didn’t exactly go top shelf when they bought/developed this product.

But it does serve the purpose. Thanks for the cover with Roach. I’ve seen those types of posts so much I just ignore. He certainly has the right moniker.

BTW- Mets sent Niese to minors today so it looke like Livan Hernandez will be the number 5.

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No Francouer in the line up… im diasappointed.

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DukeBoy – You know the rules. Get an extra base hit – get a day off. Frenchy really needed a day off. Been a while.

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Continuing the Chipper/Toronto issue from the previous blog, Chipper may just prefer solitude on the road. I was in Chicago last summer for the Braves games and I noticed Chipper eating dinner alone in the bar/restaurant of what I presume was the team hotel (Westin on N. Michigan Ave.)

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Wonder why Braves’ radio taking today off…they were on yesterday, tomorrow and Sunday. Guess 4 days in a row asking too much. Need some help following the game today, Carroll.

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good for Frenchy…

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On another note, Heyward is in trouble of entering Bill Brasky territory. Jayson Stark is reporting the Heyward hosted the Grammy’s and gave every award to Cory Hart. I also saw that Terrance Moore talked to Heyward’s family and found out his family crest is of a barricuda eating Neil Armstrong

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ncscoots,

I had no idea that we have a lot of Clemson Alumni here…I am glad that Purnell said the things he did after last nights loss. The Villanova loss last year was brutual enough. Can’t wait to see Devon Booker next year. Hopefully Olgesby will mature a little more next year too. Did you see Carolina’s recruiting class for next year? The rich get richer. They have at least three studs coming in next year.

Hey DukeBoy….Texas is going to give you Dookies all you can handle on Saturday. And if you survive that….Villanova might be there waiting. I really think Duke can beat Texas and Nova. Unfortunately, they dont match up well with Pitt.

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My story… Got to go to Cameron Indoor at age 3 and ive been a fan ever since (16 years).

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Carroll: Im a man, but Im not 40!!! Not talking smack at all. Just excited about a great matchup in the 2nd round. Good luck to your boys.

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So since we have some carolina folks and certainly some georgia folks, we can settle it here. Which is supreme? Ketchup, vinegar, or mustard-based BBQ? Vote now!

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Billy, the Blue Devils ran with Pitt last season at Madison Square Garden, if they both make it that far it should be a great game. Duke is a much better team than last season.

As for Nova i was not at all impressed with their performance last night.

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Hope Schafer makes the big club. He’s raking, has stolen 5 bases in 5 tries and is as good at going and gettin’ ‘em as Anderson and has a better arm. More power, better OBP. I see no reason for him NOT to be kept on the big squad other than Anderson not having any options. That is no reason to send Schafer down. Keep the best player and do whatever you have to do with the other.

Does anybody see any reason not to keep the best player? Schafer appears to be the better player. Keep Blanco in case Schafer struggles and as a plug in at the other outfield spots. The Braves seriously need some power in the OF, and Schafer definitely has more power than Anderson or Gregor. His power may be gap power for the time being, but at his age he still has room to add more muscle and bulk.

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I think Schafer should make the big league club..

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Heres my problem with our OF situation right now. How do they pick a guy when all of them arent facing the best pitching most of the time in these spring training games. Yeah Schafer looks great right now, but how will he fare when Oswalt and guys like that dial it up in the Regular season. Its a whole new game in the regular season.

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Schafer probably needs more time in the high minors. he still strikes out too much

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Any of you south carolina folks (i was born in greenville, myself) care to explain the significance of mustard-based carolina style barbecue?

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nice answer, jon-b. i see you are an expert. you should be a judge on food network bbq competitions.

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uh oh, are you a mustard fan, ncscoots?

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You know, I Google Imaged “Carroll Rogers Braves” to see if there’s a pic available, and this is what I got:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HS1spWnkn4o/SNhb0_8wpCI/AAAAAAAACkI/NcqzLbzHdhE/s320/wookie.jpg

I don’t know where to start with that picture…

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HOKIEBRAVES-What year did you graduate?1971 for me.Cant wait for football season.

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Random

Yea I wonder the same thing about why people do it. Maybe they just hit it before they are about to start writing to get it ready. I guess you would just have to do it to really explain how it happens.

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not a fan of bbq, random?

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Carroll, any word on when the next round of cuts is going to happen?

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if ya’ll like barbeque, you should come to athens, we have the only all-you-can eat fresh air barbecue in existence. 8 bucks gets you all the barbeque, brunswick stew, beans, bread, etc. plus a drink. pretty bad-ass if you ask me.

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Thank you BRAVELY GOING FORWARD, but really my only credentials are that my doctor told me to lose 50 pounds by summer. Evidently I haven’t been as discerning as I should have been. Also, I have been job-transferred from a lot places so have way too much experience in eating.

Carroll, glad to have you on the blog-o-sphere today. though DOB always is good and his comments are informative, you add a certain atmosphere to the scene – thanks.

On center field, I am looking forward to the outfield that will have Schafer in left, Hernandez in center, and Francouer in right. That could really be 3 gold gloves right there – there will be a lot of pitchers wanting to come to Atlanta to have that kind of speed, power, and arms all in the same outfield. I am not forgetting Heyward – there will have to be a place for him – might be a trade in the air for one of the gold glovers.

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vinegar makes all food better

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Good blog today, Carroll. I’m looking forward to seeing how Tommy is tomorrow. Apart from who plays CF, it’s the only real question mark entering the season. I have mixed feelings; I want him to do well, but he’s also blocking Jo Jo, who I think really deserves another shot. But I would much rather have too much pitching than what we had last year.

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thanks for the feedback, carol. glad to hear you like vinegar best. me, too.

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Curious that right around the time KU starts playing, DOB mysteriously disappears and hands things over to Carrol.

Wait, nevermind, not curious at all.

Good blog, CR. Great blurb about Huddy. Can’t even imagine how good the staff would be with him in it…

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Carroll, when is the next round of cuts?

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Carroll, I got the Blue Devils in the final four…don’t let me down!

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Kenny Powers,

Is your show any good? I don’t get HBO so I’m waiting on the DVD release.

Can I trust your humble opinion, can you even top Foot Fist Way?

I’m also wondering if you hung out with John Rocker for research…

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cheld that pic was awesome. im making it my background.

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Frenchy’s Faux-Beard (12:51 pm): “not a fan of bbq?”

Ahhh, my gripin’ was mostly directed at the public tongue-lolling session of last blog. A virtual circle jerk, as it were.

Don’t mind me — I’m a little crotchety this morning.

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flange, what would you think about extending the all-star break and playing half of the wbc during spring training and the other half during the allstar break?

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duke is garbage. bunch of pansy crackers taking charges the whole game. that’s why either texas or nova puts the hurt on ‘em

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anyone know if the game is on tv today?

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Duke is not garbage…C’mon D. Lowe!!!

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lewie,

Just wanted you to know that Coach K took “pansy crackers taking charges the whole game” 101 at West Point. Under Bobby Knight.

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duke is garbage. bunch of over-rated softy jive turkeys

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or not

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how can you get out of something with a run or less earned?

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Hey Random, it’s better than what that jackbag Delgado did………..

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“Coghlan’s Law” – “Never tell tales about a woman. No matter how far away she is, she’ll always hear you”.

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Rodney: Coach K was pretty grossly misquoted. He was just kidding because his team didn’t make Obama’s final four.

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Looking at Glavines outings last year……… something comes up.

He had 7 “good” outings

March 31…………5 IP………1 ER

April 7……………..6.1……….0 ER

April 29————6 …………2 ER

May 9………………7………….2ER

May 20…………….6………….1ER

May 30……………6IP………..2ER

June 4th…………5IP………..2ER

Thats 7 out of 13 GS. You still have to keep in mind that the last 2 games in which he pitched, which are not in the list above, he was having arm trouble. Having all this in mind can makes us believe that he could still do a fine job. I mean 7 times he pitched 5 or more complete innings without giving up more than 2 runs. If you take away the las 2 games of his season in which he was not 100%…….maybe not even 80%, you could say he pitched fair enough for a 5th starter in 7 out of 11 starts, which is a very good % for a 5th starter. If you want to be more drastic you could say only his last start should be considered as injury asociated, still 7/12 is fair enough if we are talking 5th starter.

I still dont like the idea of having him in the mix but at least if we go by the numbers is not that bad.

I can recall that last season, when he was on the mount, braves didnt give any offensive support to him, I could be mistaken, but thats what I can recall.

Thoughts?

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Ok, i was trying to figure out how it would be an earned run if it was 0 runs given up, lol

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Lowe has the 1st inning blues.

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The problem is that the deepest he went was 6.1 innings, that’s awful and really stresses the bullpen. He throws too many pitches now and can’t work himself out of trouble like he used to be able to. I’m much happier with Hanson or Reyes filling in Glavine’s spot.

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Val Kilmer

I don’t think Glavine ever came out and said “this is my last year.” In fact, he even made a comment about “you never know. Maybe I do really well this year and they want me back next year.”

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Sorry, didn’t see the one 7 inning outlier.

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Guess those 2 groundballs were outs?

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Lewie, thats a more logical argument. I am Duke fan and I recognize that they do not have the inside presence that they have had in the past. But they dont always rely on 3’s. Its more like spread floor, cut to the basket, and if your open for a 3 take it.

I do think they have a chance by the way. But I understand your argument.

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So now that glavine is signed, what will happen if braves decide he is not their 5th guy? Does he retires with his million bucks? Could anyone give me some lights here?

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oh, he’ll retire with more than his million bucks, he’s going to be getting payments deferred over years. he can get a beer belly and watch hockey and still be getting paid years from now.

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Inning 2
Top Half
B:0 S:0 O:1 – Andy Gonzalez grounds out, shortstop Yunel Escobar to first baseman Greg Norton.

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B:0 S:0 O:2 – Alejandro De Aza grounds out to first baseman Greg Norton.

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B:0 S:3 O:3 – Andrew Miller strikes out swinging.

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no, but seriously, i have seen an interview in which glavine says he wants nothing to do with baseball once he retires. that makes me think he’s ready to be done sooner than later.

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He doesn’t have to retire. If Braves release him they pay the million and he could then sign with someone else. Maybe Mutts 5th starter

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sure, he doesn’t HAVE to retire, and lord knows a pro like Glavine’s not going out any other way than in style- which is how a future hall of famer should go out – but either way, he will be gone and rakin’ in the dough.

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What are the odds the braves cut him or release him right now? I mean, less than 2 months after giving him 1M?

I think they will keep him to give hanson some more time without the mlb stress and then release glavine if he starts wearing out the BP.

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tomato soup with ketchup? wow, guess i haven’t been that poor yet, but with the recession, thanks for the idea…

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Mike Honcho– 1969 from Emory. And you?
Mekons– Coach K is not someone that I would describe as a comedian or someone with a sense of humor. He made it more than clear last year that he supported McCain. About the only thing I like about Carolina is that Dean Smith has always been very much a liberal politically. As for myself, when I realized during my freshman year in high school that I did not have the talent to play sports in college and win a scholarship, I dropped competitive sports completely, which means I still have the legs for runningand not crippled knees and hips. I had originally wanted to play football for Bobby Dodd, then the reigning coaching hero in Atlanta, and attended lots of Tech football and basketball, so when I care to care about the colleges, Tech still garners the most support from me.

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Glavine will go part of the season. we need him to do at least that.

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All these hoopsters are just playing for the honor of getting destroyed by the Huskies anyway.

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I predict Glavine will retire sometime during this season!

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Val, I heard Glavine in an interview about 2 weeks ago say he had never expected to want to play this year (thought last year would be his last), but changed his mind… and that if he’s still effective he might try to pitch next year, if he was wanted. I don’t think he expects to, but he was quite clear that he wasn’t ready to rule it out.

As to the money, I think he got $1 mil guaranteed, then $1 mil for the first day he’s on the 25-man roster, and another $1.25 mil at 30 days on the roster, and again at 60 days.

I really doubt the money is a huge factor; the guy’s made almost $130 mil and I doubt he’s spent it all on golf clubs. I would guess that if he’s not effective, he’ll be disabled with some mysterious arm pain, and then decide to retire rather than rehab again.

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Getting destroyed by the Huskies? Did you see what the Panthers did against your squad this year?

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random

carroll said: ”Marlins skipper Gonzalez has a rule that all his players be out in front of the dugout during the national anthem. …guess you kinda wish guys would do it on their own.”

you said: “Yeah, let’s militarize the whole dam civil society.”

and i have to say…what an idiotic thing to say. i have no patience for that crap, random. good for freddie.

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Eastbound and Down is a good show. Mainly because I, Kenny Powers star in the show.

Kenny Powers hates Duke because Duke gets all the calls.

Now get off your tails and go out and get the box set. Kenny Powers is a little hung over from St Patricks day and plus I need the money.

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Rodney Derrick,

I was 2004, did you do the frat thing while at Emory?

Regardless of politics both Dean Smith and Coach K have molded some great young men, (although I’m pretty sure that a Dean Smith clone had taken over the team during the Jeff McCinnis, Vince Carter, Rashid and Stackhouse years in the 90s—those were classless teams).

I was recruited by Coach Hewitt when he was at Siena. He was a class act and I wish he had more success at Tech. It’s amazing to me that people like Bob Huggins still can find work…

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Rodney Derrick

Please get your facts right. The reason why Delgado did not stand for the national anthem was to protest the U.S. army training in Vieques. The Puerto Rican people can vote whether they want to become an independent country or stay a commonwealth of the United States. The last vote was close but the refrendum did not pass.

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Random you are a moron. Its militarizing the whole society its called showing respect to a country!

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Kenny Powers…im going to use UNC as an example. Tyler Hansbrough get the most calls out of any player. He flops and his body flails all the over place with slightest of contact.

I hardly believe Duke gets all the calls.

Carroll thanks for the Updates.

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Bottom Half 3rd
B:0 S:0 O:0 – Josh Anderson singles on a line drive to center fielder Alejandro De Aza.

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B:0 S:0 O:2 – Omar Infante grounds into double play, second baseman Chris Coghlan to shortstop Andy Gonzalez to first baseman Jorge Cantu. Josh Anderson out at 2nd.

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B:0 S:0 O:3 – Yunel Escobar flies out to right fielder Cody Ross.

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Carroll, How does Andrew Miller look?

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I would go with Josh Anderson in CF for the following reasons:

- Anderson has almost 3,000 minor league ABs with a career .294 AVG and a .344 OBP.
- He has played 2 full seasons at the AA level and 2 full seasons at the AAA level.
- At every minor league level he has shown the ability to make adjustments and improve.
- He has been impressive during his 2 ML call-ups (very limited time of course)
- He is not only fast; he’s a good base stealer with a stolen base success ratio over 80%.

In my opinion, Anderson has paid his dues and earned a shot at being the everyday CFer. Everyone thinks Jordan Schafer is the real deal (And I hope they are right), but he has only played half a season above A ball. They are several aspects of Jordan’s game that need improvement (like making contact) and it is better to iron those out in the minors than in the majors. If you do not believe me, just ask Jeff Francoeur.

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The fact that Anderson has to repeat AA and AAA goes to show that he is nowhere near Schafer’s caliber. Schafer trumps him offensively and defensively and so far has utilized his speed better in Spring Training. Schafer is simply the better all around option. Anderson would be a fine 4th outfielder, but we don’t have room on our bench for Josh.

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Speaking of anthems, I’ve always liked how EU teams put them arms around each other and sing the anthem together. That shows pride.

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Schafer’s ready for the bigs!!

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Go Braves!

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bravesologist The fact that Anderson has to repeat AA and AAA goes to show that he is nowhere near Schafer’s caliber.,/i>

im not sure what youre talking about. anderson did not repeat anything, as far as i can tell. http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/A/Josh-Anderson.shtml these include his minor league stats, and it looks like the progressed straight through the minors to me.

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oh, gracias senora Rogers!

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dobs is watching north dakota state who beat kansas 2day

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Why do you guys think D-Lowe is struggling with his location today? Just the normal ebb and flow of the mind and spirit?

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DAP, the link you posted shows Anderson had 2 years in AA & then two years in AAA with late season call ups.

So yes he did repeat AA & AAA.

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Ah, well, that is fair.

Still makes me a little sad though.

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i meant to type Kenny Powers, not Rogers

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i just realized i’m really freakin hungry. guess that explains a lot.

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jeff, that rub isn’t too far from the traditional blackening mix i use all the time: salt, pepper (red and black, preferrably), garlic & onion powder, chili powder, paprika, a little sugar & some dried herbs (i like oregano). pretty nifty on just about anything. some people make it a wet rub with olive oil. you thoughts?

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one time i made homemade “doritos” with tortilla chips and that mixture

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Bravely going forward, yeah I love to cook & eat.

I just use Kraft BBQ sauce for my ribs.. So, I would be interested in a good sauce recipe. (I really don’t eat enough BBQ sauce to experiment myself.) With that said, I have seen shows on Food Network talking about the combination of rubs and homemade sauces for tasty ribs.

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I like butt rubs! (speaking of bar-b-que)

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Zeus12888

$100?? Cornell beat my Trojans by $100 dollars? really? that sucks!

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Braves are fighting back.

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Bravely going forward, sounds good to me. But, that’s more the style I use for chicken. Concerning Olive Oil, I use it all the time on the stove.. However, I don’t like using it on the grill due to flare-ups. Plus, I don’t really like the whole idea of using a drip pan — I prefer indirect heat in that case.

Which I guess is the same thing. Bottom line — drip pans are messy to clean up.

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Carroll – I don’t know what that picture was about. It’s just what came up when I used Google Image Search on your name (I assume there was an article on the same page as that picture that quoted you).

Funny, none-the-less.

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OKlahoma State vs Tennessee what a game back and forth since the tip

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flame i mean

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DAP

I definitely agree with your assessment of Random’s 1:13pm post. One of the biggest problems in our great country today is the lack of appreciation from some for the sacrifice of others.

It is manifest in the disrespect given to the flag. Anything that is remotely patriotic is deemed by many as militaristic…

We could use a heckuva lot more “militaristic” behavior in the world today.

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yikes…

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Ugh Josh Anderson is going to win this job, and then we’ll have to wait for him to lose it in June.

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Zeus12888 -

It depends on what team decides to play- if the team that won the Pac-10 shows up they should win…if the team that palyed most of the season plays it could be a looong game- I expect them to jump out to a double digit lead, blow it big time and hang on to win but, oh let’s say 5…

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Bay Area Steve sez:

“Lowe Solid in Win/Loss Against Marlins”?

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Wayne and DAP- Regarding the national anthem, the MLB should enforce that the anthem is shown on TV by all teams every game. I don’t know how the Braves handle it but the Mets don’t show it most daus and instead ram another commercial or two down your throat. I remember a day when it was part of every broadcast. No more, 9 at least in this neck of the woods).

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Billy Walsh…Rodney Derrick….I Hate to do this to CR,but i have to clear the information,Both of you was wrong…Yes Carlos Delgado protesct the Death of a Civilian Security Guard in Vieques in 1999 his name was David Sanes,yes the Independence party start the Protesct but the protesct took an International event there was more people like, Robert Kennedy Jr,Al Sharpton,Jesse Jackson,Nydia Velazquez US Congresswomen(All of this people support the Actual Commenwealth status for the Island. Addional Sport celebraty also protesct like,Chi Chi Rodriguez Ivan Rodriguez,Tito trinidad to mention some.
Also the last referedum for the Island was 49% Commonwelath 49% State,and finnaly 3% Independence.

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Melt one stick of butter, add 1 bottle of ketchup, rinse out the bottle of ketchup with 1/2 cup of vinegar, add red pepper and black pepper to taste, 1 T of sugar and a dash of lemon juice. You may sub Texas Pete for the pepper if you prefer, or use brown sugar or honey instead of white sugar. Maybe add a dash of Worcesteshire sauce. This is not a perfect science, experiment and enjoy.

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I guess I just have complex emotions, Carroll. They’re difficult to capture via emoticon.

How do I express dismay and amusement simultaneously? /:-O ;-{ }:-/

These are terrible.

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Former Braves’ Ortiz looking good for Houston, up 2-0 over Reds after 6.

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Smoky great story

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Inning 6
Top Half
B:0 S:0 O:0 – Pitcher Change: Mike Gonzalez replaces Derek Lowe, batting 2nd.

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B:0 S:0 O:0 – Defensive Substitution: Alvin Colina replaces catcher David Ross, batting 8th, playing catcher.

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B:0 S:0 O:0 – Defensive Substitution: Brooks Conrad replaces Joe Borchard, batting 9th, playing second base.

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B:4 S:0 O:0 – Jorge Cantu walks.

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B:4 S:0 O:0 – Cody Ross walks. Jorge Cantu to 2nd.

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B:0 S:0 O:0 – Offensive Substitution: Pinch runner Brett Carroll replaces Cody Ross.

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B:0 S:0 O:1 – Chris Coghlan flies out to center fielder Josh Anderson.

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B:0 S:0 O:2 – Andy Gonzalez flies out to right fielder Jason Heyward.

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B:0 S:0 O:3 – Alejandro De Aza flies out to right fielder Jason Heyward.

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Has anyone checked on DOB to make sure he is still breathing after Kansas survives?

Great finish to the Tennessee/ OK State game (even though I had Tenn…)

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March Madness at its best..

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Thanks, Carroll Rogers.

KK, Buddy Carlyle and any of the young studs that most likely won’t make the team.

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Darn nice 3 though

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Don’t know how much most of you get to see of the Pac-10 but if you can check out James Harden of Arizona State (game is about to tip)- this guy is really good

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serious? FOUR double plays for the bravos today? Ugh…the streak is on the line fellas!

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minnesotajacket, Oscar who??

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Inning 7
Top Half
B:0 S:0 O:0 – Wes Helms singles on a line drive to left fielder Matt Diaz.

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B:0 S:1 O:1 – With Emilio Bonifacio batting, Wes Helms caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Alvin Colina to shortstop Yunel Escobar.

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B:0 S:1 O:2 – Emilio Bonifacio grounds out, shortstop Yunel Escobar to first baseman Frederick Freeman.

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B:0 S:0 O:2 – John Baker singles on a line drive to center fielder Josh Anderson.

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B:0 S:0 O:3 – Jeremy Hermida flies out to center fielder Josh Anderson.

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Syracuse, OK State, Kansas, Marquette

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That’s cool smoky peaks. It’s interesting the way we become fans of particular teams. This same child of mine became an Orioles and Yankees fan when I took him to Camden Yards and along with most of the crowd was pulling for the Red Sox. That most of the home crowd was openly rooting for the opposition offended his 7-year-old sensibilities and he’s hated the Red Sox ever since…

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How was I wrong? That was the reason Delgado did not stand for the national anthem.

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Mac, all the way!

And I’m not just saying that…

McFann__ I thought you were talking about McCann as #1 hottest! I was waay off

speaking of ladies, here comes Carroll!!! ON CUE

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The Braves never quit. i like that.

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Kenny Powers is tired of all this talk about standing for the National Anthem. If a man wants to stand he will if not he doesnt have to. Besides maybe he is hung over and is a little wobbly. Did you ever think of that?

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garlick-

I am a proud USC alum (4th generation actually)

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k.p. is an idoit

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Thanks for the update, Carroll, glad you’re back. MLB is slow today. Like Jordan, but Josh is stirring up the competition last couple of games.

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Duke is the most overrated team in college basketball. However, they do a really good job of playing to stheir strengths and covering up their weaknesses. They beat teams that should beat them because they take them out of their game. Then, they make them paly their game. If Coach K would stip being so stubborn and recruit some blue-chippers, then he would easily win more national championships. Hands down the best coach in the game. Not just in X’s and O’s and motivation, he works over the refs better than everyone too. Actually, he may go after blue-chippers and just miss out. I don’t know, I don’t follow College Bball recruiting (just football).

I think Duke loses to Nova. Basically the same team, except Villanova has a better inside game. Nova is much more athletic than Duke though. Of course, gotta give the coaching edge to Duke. Although, Jay Wright is no slouch. If they do some how make it past them, there is no way they beat Pitt. Too much size, strength, and athleticism. Not a good matchup for Duke, or anyone for that matter.

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My money’s on Duke!

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My money is on Louisville baby, #1 seed overall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Cameron: I agree with you. UNC wins it all!

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Any one else notice how much production the Braves are getting out of all the minor league catchers they have. It seems that every game one of them is getting a big hit or rbi or 2 hr’s

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Brandon-

Me too (don’t be concerned if they blow like a 15 point lead at some point…)

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Ritchie I have lived here for 4 years and I don’t have a clue.

Only in the US is amateur sport so hyped, in any case basketball is the one ball sport that I don’t really enjoy.

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The Georgia Bulldogs will win it all again

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Of course it is only amateur in the sense that the players are not (officially) paid, everything else around it is big money!

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THANKS hokiebrave fan.Beautiful country where we are from.I was raised in that area also.Live now in Greensboro,retired,enjoying life and praying for all the unemployed who are struggling.

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Brandon-

So was I- those were the best 3 game they played all season…by far

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cabravesfan, did u see O.J. Mayo play live last season?

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Hasn’t Will Ohman’s pricetag come down far enough to make him a bargain that the Braves could find enough room in their budget for? I read he could be down to as little as $1.5 million for one year. To me the depth he offers as a very effective lefty, and an insurance policy against the big three (Gonzalez, Soriano, Moylan that have all been injured in the last year) getting injured.

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Cameron (2:59 pm): “Duke is the most overrated team in college basketball.”

Your middle name’s not “Indoor”, is it?

Do your bathtowels read “C.I.S.”?

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Buddy’s blowin it for us

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How ‘Bout THEM oSu COWBOYS!!! Eat it Vols and the zebras!

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Ramblin Wrecker i agree Ohman would be a fantastic addition. 1.5 mil we can afford and 1.5 well spent. Do you call Wren or do you want me too.

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Brandon-

Yes I did…just about every game (we have season tickets)- thought his defense was NBA ready right away, streaky shooter but oh, man was he fun to watch

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Corky from Miller. I did say shan’t yes, the contracted form of shall not. We invented the language remember

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patriot that flag stands for freedom. That means you are free to stand or not. In communist countries you are forced to “salute” not here. In america we are FREE!!!!

Kenny Powers hasn’t laced up the Everlast in awhile but I warn you Kenny Powers has a mean left hook. Kenny Power prediction for the fight. Pain

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Kenny Powers stuff is old and lame, give it a rest.

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Fun Facts About Baseball:

Did you know that the New York Mets’ team name is derived from “Metropolitans”, meaning “primates of an ecclesiastical province”?

It’s true!

Did you know that the New York Yankees’ team name is short for “Yankees Suck”?

It’s also true as well!

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This is one long AB.

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Pigtails are great too, but their is just something about a woman with a ponytail (especially if the hair is straight). And throw a hat one, pull that ponytail through the back of it……:)

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N Nine–

Well, yeah, that works, too.

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the game has ended in the eighth. first time ever.

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Can someone help me with how to make the smily faces and all work on this format.

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Whats going on in the game any new runs scored? what inning?

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I know about bold, italics, etc, just don’t know how to animate the faces

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cabravesfan

yeah thats his name. he dominated the Bruins in the PAC 10 Final. Hopefully he will stick around, if so look out for USC.

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cabravesfan:

Mayo was definitely not a team guy. He got better about that as the season went along, but he shot way too much. Bad shots too. Even if DeRozan comes back, I think Taj Gibson will leave. They might get beat tonight too. I know they played well in their tournament, but not the whole season. Reminds me of Syracuse a few years back with McNamara. Look for them to play a box and one on Tyrece Rice tonight though. I think Tim Floyd is a really good coach.

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No Carroll. No MLB.

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BlawgDawg–

Here’s a link all about Using Smilies!

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i wanna know what’s going on!

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Bay Area Steve – I never called you Gay Area Steve. I just asked if the Bay was a typo. Funny you should think I meant Gay though. Hmmm…

Glad to see you are using my given name again. I will do likewise.

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Carrol, please come back and save the blog.

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Whatever happened to the no politics on the old blog directive

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Ariz St 35 Temple 26 halftime; Dayton 21 W Va 15 7:38 first half; Pitt 20 E Tenn St. 19 7:00 1st half; Missouri 13 Cornell 10 9:48 1st half

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which is cooler, the knuckleball or the screwball or the forkball (kenshin can throw it)

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jason heyward homers

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Not many throw the screwball but many are screwballs

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B:0 S:0 O:3 – Wes Helms pops out to first baseman Frederick Freeman in foul territory.

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Bottom Half
B:0 S:0 O:0 – Defensive Substitution: Brett Hayes replaces catcher John Baker, batting 2nd, playing catcher.

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B:0 S:0 O:0 – Pitcher Change: Carlos Martinez replaces Leo Nunez, batting 3rd.

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B:0 S:3 O:1 – Frederick Freeman strikes out swinging.

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B:0 S:0 O:2 – Javier Guzman grounds out, pitcher Carlos Martinez to first baseman Wes Helms.

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B:4 S:0 O:2 – Martin Prado walks.

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B:0 S:1 O:2 – Jason Heyward homers (1) on a fly ball to right center field. Martin Prado scores.

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B:0 S:0 O:2 – Alvin Colina singles on a ground ball to left fielder Michael Ryan.

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No one knows. Gameday and box are both frozen and Carroll has disappeared.

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Bruce Sutter’s forkball was probably the coolest pitch ever. I got to stand behind the catcher once in ST and watch it. The thing just disappeared as it got to the plate.

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wow that was quick, we get the whole half of the inning at once, thanks mlb…

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Richie from Scotland – Wouldn’t that be a chopstick ball?

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anybody else think the niekro kid has any chance?

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Can you imagine what Heyward is going to be like by the time he can legally buy a beer? 19 and already one of our best players.

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B:0 S:0 O:1 – Michael Ryan flies out to right fielder Jason Heyward.

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B:0 S:0 O:1 – Brett Carroll singles on a ground ball to left fielder Brandon Jones.

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B:0 S:0 O:1 – Chris Coghlan doubles (1) on a fly ball to left fielder Brandon Jones. Brett Carroll to 3rd.

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B:0 S:3 O:2 – Andy Gonzalez strikes out swinging.

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B:4 S:0 O:2 – Alejandro De Aza walks.

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B:0 S:0 O:2 – Pitcher Change: Manny Acosta replaces Buddy Carlyle, batting 3rd.

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B:0 S:0 O:2 – Defensive Substitution: Javier Guzman replaces pitcher Buddy Carlyle, batting 5th, playing shortstop.

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B:0 S:0 O:3 – Wes Helms pops out to first baseman Frederick Freeman in foul territory.

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Bottom Half
B:0 S:0 O:0 – Defensive Substitution: Brett Hayes replaces catcher John Baker, batting 2nd, playing catcher.

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B:0 S:0 O:0 – Pitcher Change: Carlos Martinez replaces Leo Nunez, batting 3rd.

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holy crap, its almost the end of the game

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Carroll goes down to interview Lowe and doesn’t come back. Hmmm… Hate to be one to start rumors, but the man does have a history……

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Acosta giving it back…again.

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box score is showing 6-6 now

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6-6 Marlins batting in Top of 9th

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According to MLB’s boxscore.. Manny “give it up boys” Acosta gave up 2 runs (1 earned) in the 9th to make it 6-6. Imagine my shock.

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Marlins score twice in top of 9, score 6-6, Braves batting the bottom of 9.

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what drugs am I on? I wrote ABC instead of WBC.

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Screwball rocks, but does anyone throw one these days? I can’t think of a pitcher that does. It’s a pretty rough pitch on the arm.

Still, I have to say that a great knuckleball is still the coolest pitch around. I used to love watching Joe and Phil Niekro carve up batters back when they had the fastball to keep you honest.

For sheer amazement, Bert Blyleven’s curve was about the most incredible thing I’ve seen. What a buzzsaw!

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Man are we gonna get in trouble with the board ladies come daylight? I hope not

nolie You sure do like to stir up trouble, don’t ya? At least you had a nice recovery. So, you’re off the hook…this time.

all the women in the world. They’re all wonderful

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cabravesfan-

how does USC recruiting class look for next season?

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CB

You’re welcome!!! Very Beautiful Country!! Lived here my whole life.
It’s getting tougher to get jobs around here. My brother and his wife are
both losing theirs in May.

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Don’t believe Carroll is in the building? No baseball.

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PITT leads East Tennessee State by 1 late in the first half. Upset Brewing?

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18 wheels,

Pepperonni, Mushroom and Bacon.

+ lots of beer.

Get the greek salad too, it is awesome….

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do they not go into extra innings in spring training and do they just call a tie?

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Inning 10
Top Half
B:0 S:0 O:0 – Pitcher Change: Emiliano Fruto replaces Manny Acosta, batting 1st.

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B:0 S:0 O:0 – Jordan Schafer remains in the game as the center fielder.
Inning 10
Top Half
B:0 S:0 O:0 – Pitcher Change: Emiliano Fruto replaces Manny Acosta, batting 1st.

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B:0 S:0 O:0 – Jordan Schafer remains in the game as the center fielder.

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I think Carroll is interviewing players that are out of the game. Can’t be in 2 places at once.

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I see looks like the do go into extras

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They go into extra innings, it hasn’t come up for the Braves until now.

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I’m thinking Calzone tonight…but that Buffalo Pizza and Magical Mystery Tour is hard to pass up – especially when someone else is buying!

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wouldn’t it be great if food at the braves stadium was actually affordable?

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have the braves clinched the coveted “Grapfruit League Title” yet?

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18 Wheels- add some sausage, artichoke hearts and feta too to that pie. Trust me!

When were you at South Carolina? I was in MIBS back in the early 90’s.

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They probably play an extra inning or 2 until one team runs out of players.

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what do we get for winning the grapefruit league title? a coupon to shakey’s pizza?

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“c’mon Fruity don’t swing at ball four kid”

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Gorkys I’m with you, how can a hot dog or a coke inside the stadium be 3 or 4 times as much as one outside the stadium. Or how can one 20 oz beer inside the stadium cost almost as much as a 12-pack outside the stadium. I have never understood how they get away with it (Six Flags and other places like that do the same thing), seems to me like price gauging.

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Inning 10
Top Half
B:0 S:0 O:0 – Pitcher Change: Emiliano Fruto replaces Manny Acosta, batting 1st, replacing center fielder Josh Anderson.

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B:0 S:0 O:0 – Jordan Schafer remains in the game as the center fielder.

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B:0 S:0 O:0 – Wes Helms singles on a line drive to center fielder Jordan Schafer.

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B:0 S:0 O:0 – Emilio Bonifacio singles on a fly ball to left fielder Brandon Jones. Wes Helms to 2nd.

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B:0 S:0 O:1 – Brett Hayes out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Martin Prado to second baseman Brooks Conrad. Wes Helms to 3rd. Emilio Bonifacio to 2nd.

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B:0 S:0 O:2 – John Raynor out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Jordan Schafer. Wes Helms scores.

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B:0 S:0 O:2 – Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Mike Rabelo replaces Logan Kensing.

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B:0 S:0 O:2 – Mike Rabelo hit by pitch.

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B:0 S:0 O:2 – Brett Carroll singles on a line drive to left fielder Brandon Jones. Emilio Bonifacio scores. Mike Rabelo to 2nd.

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B:0 S:0 O:3 – Chris Coghlan flies out to center fielder Jordan Schafer.

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Bottom Half
B:0 S:0 O:0 – Pitcher Change: Eulogio De La Cruz replaces Logan Kensing, batting 4th, replacing Mike Rabelo.

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B:0 S:0 O:0 – Pitcher Eulogio De La Cruz remains in game at pitcher, batting 4th, Mike Rabelo leaves the game.

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Sport Admn ‘96. Lived at the bottom of Capstone on the corner of Green St. Frequented Rockafellas, Elbow, and Group Therpay.

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I would like to nominate Juicy Fruit as a charter member of the GIVE IT UP BOYS!

Now its time to grill.

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Braves lose, 8-6.

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I’m going with the Philosphers Pie. Steak, portobello, artichoke hearts, feta, cheese and olive oil. The gym in the morning is going to suck.

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Speaking of beer…ayone know where I can find the Costa Rican beer, Imperial? I’ve heard they started importing it….

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I called it! Adios Senior Fruto!

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18 wheels, you can buy it at Bevmo.com. They’ll even ship it to you.

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but if you live in georgia, you can’t get beer shipped to you. its illegal here.

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Stayed at Senate Plaza (was that the name? I think so…) for most of grad school. What a former philosophy major was doing getting an MBA I still don’t understand to this day…

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WOW THAT WAS A HORRIBLE GAME

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Gonzo, you’re right, that sucks for you guys. I didn’t know that.

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El Fruto is obviously a lemon.

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Anders,

You can bring outside food/drink to Turner Field also. No glass bottles.

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I remember Senate Plaza…I worked across the street in the real senate for a few semesters.

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18 Wheels,

Thought I say Imperial at the Tower on Piedmont….

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Does anyone know if Kenny Powers is related to Ricky Henderson?

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Guys, the cost of goods at the ballpark is called “supply and demand”, “market forces”, whatever. They charge more than the corner bodega, because they can. You choose to pay or not, because you can. That’s the way free markets work. You price products at the highest price for which you can sell them, and only stop increasing prices when too few people are willing to pay the price you ask. Why should the ballpark be any different from the company where you work?

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ncsscoots – When they let baseball live outside the anti-trust system then they also have an obligation to keep them gouging the average fan imo. Baseball (and other sports) have received special rights under our law – they should he held to special expectations imo.

They can price it anyway they want – they just shouldn’t have the right to keep you from bringing in your own stuff when it doesn’t present a danger or nuisance to others imo.

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Chico: Fruity may a costa the game but Acosta a costa the tie.
Groucho: How much acosta the two tickets to Gwinnett?

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That’s true, ncscoots. We have a local hooker that charges exactly that way. Coincidentally, she works out of the corner bodega.

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YOU can Run but you can’t hide:
Former NFL QB Dies In Greece Crash.

Pennsylvania authorities say a former NFL quarterback who failed to show for sentencing on drunken driving charges nearly four years ago has been killed in a car crash in Greece.

Chester County detectives say the State Department used fingerprints to confirm the crash victim was 52-year-old William “Jeff” Komlo.

Acting chief county detective Jim Vito says authorities had initially been skeptical about reports of Komlo’s death in a weekend crash.

In July 2005, Komlo failed to show for sentencing on two drunken driving convictions. He had also failed to show for an unrelated hearing two months earlier.

When he went missing, Komlo was also under investigation for fires at his home in Chester Springs, Pa., and another home in Florida.

Komlo played for Detroit, Atlanta and Tampa Bay between 1979 and 1983.

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BB5795, maybe she has an anti-trust exemption, LOL.

Baseball (and other sports) have received special rights under our law – they should he held to special expectations imo.

Well, of course you do. You’re Anders. I do not find it unbelieveable that you think anti-trust exemptions should impact hot dog prices. At all.

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Jersey Gil-

Would that be something if Komlo actually died of the car crash because of his drunk driving? Fate, that is.

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I don’t know BlawgDawg. I’m just glad your 4:46 post made it through. I just stopped laughing.

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You’re welcome, BlawgDawg!

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Editor’s note: Due to technical difficulties, Carroll Rogers is unable to respond to requests in this blog.

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Just returned from the 680 the Fan March Madness gathering, where i got to hang with Leo Mazzone (well, if you consider standing 15 feet away from him ‘hanging with’ him).

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Smyrna Jim – And?….

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Carroll – You want me to steer the ship? He he.

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OK, starting now – nothing but Mets discussions will be tolerated. Everybody spread out. A few David Wright is God excercises are in order.

Go ahead Carroll. We’ll see you tomorrow. I have this under control.

LEW!!! I saw those eye’s roll. You want to make everyone sing Meet The Mets?

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Thanks N Nine. And TexasBrave, do you think it’s coincidence that my computer blew up the same day the streak ended? Hm.

Ok i’m off. Hold down the fort.

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Oh, I’ll gladly handle the Glavine game. Me and TG go back some, in case you haven’t heard.

(I’ve been dreaming of this day for over a year and now it’s FINALLY here. I’m driving the blog!)

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You want to make everyone sing Meet The Mets?

Anders, please…this is a family friendly blog- no obscenity allowed

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OK, starting now it Mr. Anders. Not sure if you guys heard but Carroll left me in charge.

My rules are simple, no music, no motorcycles, no cigars and no barbecue. Keep the Braves chatter to a minimum. Every time the name David Wright is written there is to be a 5 space pause after it. I’m sure you all know why.

Follow these rules and we’ll all get along fine. Break them and well, there’s really nothing I can do – kinda like DOB.

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I can’t hear any of the above posts as they are not addressed to Mr. Anders.

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So how many of you bloggers think the Braves can catch the Phillies this year? They’re really the Braves only legit foe it appears.

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Well, let me tell you. There is a lot of pressure running this blog. While it went by quickly I did have a number of issues arise. An attack on David Wright. And the standard personal bombs. When many of you look back on my term as the blogmaster I hope you have the same positive feelings I had while at the helm.

Thanks for your unwavering support through my term.

Winterville – The Mets/Braves game isn’t on TV up here in NY. The Sunday game is.

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BB5795, good point which I didn’t realize. Anderson wouldn’t be my vote to start in CF, but I’d understand from the Braves perspective if he does.

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Cabravesfan – As for your comments about DW limping around. Tsk, tsk. Having already delivered the goods for his country the night before I’m proud to say he stayed in the game with what he thought might have been a broken toe. Unlike a certain other player who abandoned ship and carpet bombed our closest neigbors on the way out. While the only other Brave remained nothing more than a spectator.

Just playing with ya as I know you’ve been a good sport with me. I don’t blame Chipper for leaving and thought he should have sooner and McCann has no control over that. Just wanted to get that out there to avoid the onslaught.

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Anyone know the winners of the afternoon games so far?

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Again, no space. Anders, I cannot comply. Wordpress won’t let me.

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Bobby is being Bobby, talking up Brandon Hicks. I understand why we are intrigued–a guy with legitimate, middle-infield defensive skills and legitimate power. But read Bill James; major league prospects don’t usually hit .235 in A ball at age 22. Look, I’d love it if we had a legitimate middle-infield prospect, since we’re relatively barren there (thanks again for that Texeira trade, Johnny). But it is very rare for someone that age to suddenly learn how to make acceptable contact. The power and D are nice, but look at SS who are similar in attributes–Bobby Crosby, for example. He hit .300 at 23 in AAA. And he is still a bust in the majors, BECAUSE HE CAN’T MAKE ENOUGH CONTACT. Bobby is being positive and supportive, as is his wont. Hicks might be the exception–a guy who figures it out relatively late. But the ODDS ARE that this guy is not a major league prospect.

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