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dogsbrekky
March 24th, 2009
11:40 pm
BB5795 – I dobbed some criminals into the SEC in Australia I dealt with at my inv bank, they broke my hand and threatened to kill me and my kids, got divorced and left the country 6 years ago
that is the short version
sadly one of the crims came to USA and did a mini-Madoff here on the west coast…
dude at least is in jail now
and yes the movie I saw showed the Babe calling shots and crushing a few hr in Milwaukee, I just fell in love with dude (boy-crush), thought he was larger than life and the Braves followed…
also in the 1970s baseball was big in Australia, much more so than now..
you may remember Craig Shipley. I played against him for years
Moylan should be our closer, but I am biased !
Doc Holiday
March 24th, 2009
11:43 pm
one fan,
If your GF can hit glavine……….maybe some major league team will be interested
dogsbrekky
March 24th, 2009
11:43 pm
My g/f loves “The WHO”.
I bought her a limited photo original for Christmas
It has the boys dressed in all white and looking angelic
Also, some trivia, Entwhistle loved Perth, Australia (my kids are there) and owned a home 2 miles from the Air Force base I did time at, I would ride my bike past his place every day and hope I could get an autograph or picture, alas never met him
BB5795
March 24th, 2009
11:45 pm
kenhotlanta, I was looking at your 11:31 post, and I was thinking, man, I saw the “Who” about that same time. I live in upstate NY, and I saw them at the “Saratoga Performing Arts Center”. Besides the great thoroughbred racing, this little village, about 30 miles north of Albany, has all the top bands/groups from spring through fall.
I’d still rather live in Atlanta!
Chop Chop
March 24th, 2009
11:47 pm
Blanco and Josh Anderson aren’t exactly hot commodities. I don’t really care which one is on the team. I just hope the one that stays doesn’t end up logging a lot of ABs.
kenhotlanta
March 24th, 2009
11:48 pm
dogsbrekky…were you a fan of the Little River Band? I was always heavy into Hard Rock, Southern Rock and Outlaw Country, but something about LRB, with Glenn Shorrock singing, was and still is a guilty pleasure for me. Saw them on the Oldies circuit a couple of years ago and they were just fine as ever!
RHR
March 24th, 2009
11:49 pm
Hey do any of you braves fans ever go on mets or phillies blogs? ….. Me either.
You should be flattered, DOB.
Bubdylan
March 24th, 2009
11:50 pm
Man, I hope I never get O’bashed. Not sure I’d hold up well.
Bubdylan
March 24th, 2009
11:53 pm
“Hey do any of you braves fans ever go on mets or phillies blogs?” -RHR
One night when Anders got under my skin, I went on a spree. I’m not proud.
SoWeGa Fanatic
March 24th, 2009
11:56 pm
Interesting article discusses whether Hamels or Santana blows out his elbow first:
http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=530643
VENEZUELA
March 24th, 2009
11:58 pm
thanks DOB, glad to have u back here in the blog… i’m not sure if there is a better poster than you
Thank you my friend
hey i know it is Will but Willy since he is my friend! LOL i just like him a lot as a LOOGY..
I dont think FW’s decision on OHMAN is the right one, sorry BOONY is no LOOGY…LOL
Doc Holiday
March 24th, 2009
11:58 pm
Chop Chop,
I can tell you will see one of those 2 guys have a good long career in the majors…….at least one of them.
SoWeGa Fanatic
March 24th, 2009
11:58 pm
“Hey do any of you braves fans ever go on mets or phillies blogs? …..”
Why would you go out for a hamburger when you have steak at home?
KC
March 25th, 2009
12:03 am
This is what they should play when Gonzo comes out of the bullpen this year…
P.O.D. – “Lights Out”
It goes one for the money homie, two for the show.
We tore the roof off this mother now it’s time to blow.
Like we don’t need no water, don’t bother, we let it burn.
We keep the fire just a little bit hotter, that way you’ll learn.
Respect I earned, started with the clique that i hanged.
Respect I earned, ever since i got in this game.
Respect I earned, never wanting fortune or fame.
I’d rather have these south Diego streets knowin my name.
Chiggy-check, microphone check.
Chiggy-check, microphone check.
It’s Lights Out, Game Over.
If you wanna you can check my stats.
It’s Lights Out, Game Over.
Make way cause the kings is back.
We bang boogy through your system, subliminal.
We lyrical murderin like we criminals.
It’s life or death, medical decision.
We so dope out the lab that you need a prescription.
The hood is listenin, so for you that i wrote this.
Keep it underground, stickin to the streets like the homeless.
With the dopeness, recognize the real P.O.D.
Cause we triple O, oh triple, triple OG.
Chiggy-check, microphone check.
Chiggy-check, microphone check.
It’s Lights Out, Game Over.
If you wanna you can check my stats.
It’s Lights Out, Game Over.
Make way cause the kings is back.
Lights Out, Game Over.
If you really think you got it like that.
It’s Lights Out, Game Over.
Word on the streets is the boys is back.
Lights Out, Game Over.
Make way cause the kings is back.
It’s Lights Out, Game Over.
If you really think you got it like that.
Lights Out, Game Over.
Word on the streets is the boys is back .
It’s Lights Out, Game Over.
Worldwide homie pay respect.
Lights Out, microphone check.
It’s Lights Out, microphone check.
Make way cause the kings is back.
Lights Out.
Here’s what the song sounds like… (live ‘07 New Year’s Eve Performance) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4_vfkrU2fE
Wayne in Utah
March 25th, 2009
12:05 am
I misremembered why I got back on the blog tonight. Maybe it is because I am a “looser”?
KC
March 25th, 2009
12:06 am
Wayne, how ya been man? Ya comin’ down for a game this year?
uga-brave
March 25th, 2009
12:08 am
Enter your comments here
BB5795
March 25th, 2009
12:09 am
dogsbrekky, you said, “BB5795 – I dobbed some criminals into the SEC in Australia I dealt with at my inv bank, they broke my hand and threatened to kill me and my kids, got divorced and left the country 6 years ago”.
Are you kidding me? This is a book and then a movie in the making. See DOB, when he wakes up tomorrow. This sounds like some exciting stuff.
By the way, I’m not partial, and I like Moylan too.
PWHjort
March 25th, 2009
12:09 am
The Hamels Santana thing is good. I don’t think either club could handle losing one of them though. If Philly lost Hamels or New York lost Santana they’d both have to make a huge trade or kiss their season goodbye. Wren’s built the pitching staff so we can sustain a major injury. If either of these clubs lost their best starter they’d be dead ducks. Though if we lost McCann or Chipper we’d also be dead ducks.
SoWeGa Fanatic
March 25th, 2009
12:13 am
Why do you guys keep saying “Enter your comments here” lol
Mitchie-san
March 25th, 2009
12:14 am
I dont think that the Braves will do anything crazy with Schafer. He will go to AAA along with Blanco. J. Anderson will be the starting centerfielder. There is no race…as of now. Like many have said before, its Josh’s job to lose. I can tell you he will probably be on a very short leash, considering that the Braves are pretty much drooling over Schafer and want him up. The thing is, they have to (or try to) follow certain “unwritten” rules in this case. Schafer has ZERO Major League experience. Hell, he has ZERO AAA experience. They cannot put him in center on opening day. They have to go with either Blanco or Anderson. If there is a race for center, its between them two.
All of this is based on no trades happening with them. Of which I can see Wren trying to push Blanco out in a deal since he is hot off the WBC. Sell high, right? They certainly wont be trading Schafer and Josh has little trade value other than speed.
To sum up, Anderson will be in center to start the season. Schafer will be at AAA, with his bags still packed, waiting. Blanco goes in a deal (most likely along with some of the Expendables…Bennett, Buddy, Campillo…) for a third base prospect.
Chop Chop
March 25th, 2009
12:17 am
Okay, Doc. You’re the expert.
uga-brave
March 25th, 2009
12:17 am
DOB,
any thoughts on how the gwinett braves might actually effect the atl. braves attendance this season?
cheaper tickets, cheaper parking, new stadium, less traffic.
for the casual fan it might be a cheaper more convenient night out for a family of four.
now i am sure the braves brass considered this before putting the team in the middle of an area where the braves always drew huge numbers, right?
Doc Holiday
March 25th, 2009
12:18 am
Chop………….thats just m humble opinion man.
PWHjort
March 25th, 2009
12:18 am
Mitchie-san. That’s probably right. Most likely scenario. If Josh sucks it up they can recall Schafer and nobody’s going to pick him up if he sucks it up so he can go to AAA.
BB5795
March 25th, 2009
12:20 am
dogsbrekky, I got so wrapped up in your main story, I forgot about the other one. Craig Shippley played the infield, for many years, with many NL West division clubs. Did you play with him in the minors? Did you spend any time in the Majors? Don’t worry, most of the bloggers have gone to bed. Your secret is safe.
Chop Chop
March 25th, 2009
12:20 am
Bub,
I’ve never trolled on another team’s blog. I guess I don’t see the point in confirming that most fans of most teams are just like the fans of this one. Some have a decent head on their shoulders, but some seem to be in need of some sort of downed power line-based therapy.
Chop Chop
March 25th, 2009
12:22 am
That sounded like an elitist statement by me. Ahhh, **** it. It was funny.
KC
March 25th, 2009
12:30 am
The Pirates announcers talked briefly about ATL’s team this evening and said “The Braves have really reworked the rotation, but will that be enough? I mean, they lost 90 games last year”.
No. That will not be enough. If the new faces in the rotation were the only additions, that would still make a BIG difference, but it wouldn’t be enough to make the Braves legitimate contenders in the East. But… that’s not all the Braves will be adding.
I wrote a piece for BravesBlast.com the other day that runs down all of the possible -if not probable- additions many people outside the Braves organization don’t think about.
Left Field: Getting Diaz healthy and sharp could wind up being every bit as valuable as signing Anderson. And certainly, Diaz has shown us he excels in a platoon. Mathematically, based on Anderson’s numbers last year, and Diaz’s numbers over the last 2 years (since he didn’t play a full season last year), the Braves are likely to get .300, 15-20 HR, 85-90 RBI out of Left. Pretty substantial upgrade over last year, wouldn’t you say?
Francoeur, if Frenchy bounces back, and we essentially trade the ‘08 model of Jeff Francoeur for the ‘07 version (or better)… that’s like signing a significant free agent run producer. Getting Jeff back on track (and he certainly looks like he’s well on his way right now) would represent a HUGE upgrade in right field from last year.
Despite how good Francoeur looks right now, I admit that we still cannot call a Francoeur bounce-back a certainty. But I think it’s fair to say at this point that it’s more likely than not.
Assuming Francoeur rebounds to go along with the significantly upgraded Left Field… the outfield offense looks A HELL OF A LOT better than last year. And would anyone be surprised if Schafer impacts this year and gives us a little more out of Center?
But as long as Francoeur rebounds in ‘09, the production from our corner OF slots will sharply increase, significantly upgrading this offense. Yes, I know… there will be someone here who will start trying to argue that he sucked in 2007 when he hit .293 with 19 HR, 105 RBI, and 40 doubles. Let’s just agree to disagree. I think he was a damned good hitter in ‘07.
Beyond that, IF the bullpen is entirely healthy, we’ll be getting two of the best late innings relievers in the game back in the fold.
So in effect, we’re adding (assuming health and a Francoeur bounce-back) 3-4 quality starters, 2 dominant late innings relievers, a very productive LF platoon (comparable to what we would have gotten from a Bobby Abreu), and a big bat in RF. THAT is certainly enough to put the Braves back in the picture in the NL East.
Bubdylan
March 25th, 2009
12:30 am
Chop Chop, elitists are generally beneath me.
Mitchie-san
March 25th, 2009
12:31 am
PWHjort, that is another very good point. If Anderson aint getting it done, he could very possibly pass through waivers.
Chop Chop
March 25th, 2009
12:40 am
Bub,
If by “elitists,” you mean “street walkers,” I agree with you.
Shamus Thacker
March 25th, 2009
12:50 am
I’ve definitely seen some elite street-walkers; I see that as a compliment to Bub.
Trailer-park elite is more my style…
Chop Chop
March 25th, 2009
1:00 am
That’s true, Shamus.
I thought about typing “syphilitic tranny street walkers,” but I changed my mind. This blog is too classy for that kind of filth.
Shamus Thacker
March 25th, 2009
1:01 am
lmao
Chop Chop
March 25th, 2009
1:08 am
Good note to end my night on.
Bubdylan
March 25th, 2009
1:15 am
I fear my meaning wasn’t felt….
G’night Braves fans.
Chop Chop
March 25th, 2009
1:19 am
Meaning, she’s a fickle minx.
Wayne in Utah
March 25th, 2009
1:22 am
KC
Sorry to respond so late. I have been watching my Jazz beat the Rockets on TNT.
I would love to come down south this summer, but as things stand, it might not happen. As I may have told you before, my wife’s sister is living with us (has been since early October) and she has the big “C”, stage 4. Right now it is hard to plan anything for this year. She might be with us for another 6-8 months, or she could be gone in a couple of months.
So, as much as we would love to come back to SC to visit “mama and daddy” and catch a game, we might have to drive down to Phoenix or out to SF or Denver instead.
If the opportunity does present itself, we are definitely going to try to work in a game though.
BTW, for Anders and MetMan, I will be watching your Muts in SF in mid May. Hoping for a Lincecum/Santana duel.
Gotta run….later.
winterville
March 25th, 2009
1:29 am
Sorry to see about your sister-in-law Wayne.
KC
March 25th, 2009
1:36 am
Wayne, so sorry to hear that about your sister in-law. It’s just not right that anyone should have to go through something like that. Her or your family. That certainly takes precedence over baseball. All the best to you and your family.
Coach (Skip and Pete will be missed)
March 25th, 2009
1:36 am
The Jordan Schafer/Josh Anderson vote is almost a dead heat. The competition in camp is too.
From my post last night:
For those who care to know ….or not.
Mets 2009 payroll is 143 million.
Phillies are 131.5 million.
Our Braves, roughly 92 million.
Those Nationals are projected at 57.45 million.
The Marlins are scraping by at 33 million.
Wayne in Utah
March 25th, 2009
1:38 am
winterville
Hey, thanks for the sentiment. Sometimes life just ain’t fair, but it is definitely worth the effort.
I think that eventually we all have to deal with something like this in our lives. My 16 year old is learning alot about life, and how to live it. Gotta live every day like it’s your last. That doesn’t mean that life is a party, just that you gotta live every day to it’s fullest.
AND that my friends, is why Jordan Schafer should be our starting CF’er on opening day!!! (sorry, gotta keep it from getting morbid!)
Coach (Skip and Pete will be missed)
March 25th, 2009
1:40 am
Speaking of the weather, in the last 48 hours we have had rain, sleet, snow, hail, thunder, high winds and I’m waiting for the fire and brimstone any minute now. O yea, the entire red river valley up and down the North Dakota/Minnesota state line is to it’s eyeballs in flood waters.
I got to get to work on my Ark.
Wayne in Utah
March 25th, 2009
1:41 am
KC
Thanks.
Maybe Logan and I will have to do another “road trip” this coming summer!
Wayne in Utah
March 25th, 2009
1:45 am
uga
Hey, if I ever get down to ATL this year, maybe I should go to a G-Braves game instead of going to the Ted! Think of the possibilities: Jordan Schafer, Tommy Hanson, Charlie Morton, HoHo Reyes, Kris Medlen, Brandon Jones, etc. Cheaper food? Cheaper Diet Dr. Pepper?
Sounds like a dream come true!
winterville
March 25th, 2009
1:45 am
Wayne
I have been lucky enough to have not had to cope with too much in my life to this point but I have an Aunt who is a breast cancer survivor so I can somewhat see what you are going through. It is very tough. As the father of the house, you just have to be everybody’s rock including your wife and child. Stay strong and like you said, live life to the fullest.
Wayne in Utah
March 25th, 2009
1:46 am
Coach
Keep your feet dry, my man! How close are you to the river? (Heck, I guess in that flat valley, you don’t have to be too close to get wet, huh.)
Wayne in Utah
March 25th, 2009
1:49 am
winterville
Here’s the thing. I am a traveler, gone 3/4 of the time. My wife is the rock. Even with her own challenges, she always comes through. God I love her!
winterville
March 25th, 2009
1:53 am
Wayne
Well there you go then. Sounds like even in tough times you have plenty to be thankful for. Nonetheless, I hope you and your family find a way to make it through the hard times.
Bubdylan
March 25th, 2009
1:57 am
Wayne in Utah, blessings on you and yours, buddy. Sorry to hear the news. Nice to hear you brag on your wife. That’s awesome.
Bubdylan
March 25th, 2009
1:59 am
Ugh, that post was pretty disjointed. Hope you knew what I meant…. too sleepy…. g’night for real…
Wayne in Utah
March 25th, 2009
2:01 am
Bub
I gotcha. Nite friends.
(Schafer for CF!)
Ed
March 25th, 2009
2:44 am
Little late getting into this but on your 11:31 post kenhotlanta, the Stones from ‘69-’73 when Mick Taylor was the guitarist is when they were at their absolute best. He is far superior to any other ones they have had including Keith Richards.
Neon Deion
March 25th, 2009
3:28 am
Where McCarver at?
square leg
March 25th, 2009
4:47 am
dogsbrekky
Sorry post is so late but the time difference is hard.
First time I have commented but have been reading Dave’s blog for long time. I have lived down under in Surfers Paradise for the last 8 years and came from Sandy Springs.
The Aussie mates that I’ve made here really don’t like baseball and take the piss every time i talk about it. But F*** me dead when it comes to cricket ….they get worked up. Trouble is i don’t mind the cricket. Especially the ODI and 20/20 matches. I reckon that many of the pure baseball fans on this blog would enjoy the skill in cricket as well. It is however an acquired taste
Do you like cricket and do you miss it? I agree that baseball is not nearly as popular here as i would have hoped. Shame really, cause there is real talent for the game here as you would know.
.
i have been a Braves season ticket holder since1990 when i moved to atlanta. Seen the arrival of Maddog, Crime dog (was there for the fire…etc) Enjoyed the ups and downs of probably the best professional organization in the Bigs. From Glavine in ‘95WS to Wohlers game 6 pitch to Rocker’s meltdown To umpire Greggs digraceful day with Livan pitching.
I am a Big Braves Fan. It is a CLASS organization
BTW just wanted to say that i really appreciate DOB and also have enjoyed the posts from KC, Coach, Random,McFann Chop Chop et al It brightens my day here in Oz to keep in touch with my team and her fans. Thanks
Random
March 25th, 2009
6:07 am
Chop Chop (11:47 pm): “Blanco and Josh Anderson aren’t exactly hot commodities. I don’t really care which one is on the team. I just hope the one that stays doesn’t end up logging a lot of ABs”
Huh?!?!?
You want the Braves to hit for their starting CF the 3rd or 4th inning every game?
Or what?
(Oh, maybe you’re saying bring up Schafer sooner than later? OK.)
Mark Windsor
March 25th, 2009
6:49 am
I wonder why a team like the Pirates, Royals dont take a chance on Andruw Jones..Surely he still has great defensive skills..theres some odd about this..Have most owners teamed up against Jones for burning Dodgers so badly?
Smokey Joe Wood
March 25th, 2009
6:55 am
Blanco has options, right? So he’s your backup plan. Send him to AAA and start Schafer. So long, Josh Anderson, we hardly knew ye. But we knew that your .306 OBP is horrible–Jeff Francouer horrible. And people want this guy to be our leadoff hitter? Because he has speed??? Ever hear the cliche, ya can’t steal first? Schafer is better offensively and defensively. Yes, he will probably have a prolonged slump at some point. But he will, over the course of a season, score 20 more runs than Josh Anderson. And kill 50 less rallies.
Lunatic Fringe
March 25th, 2009
7:08 am
Was thinking this morning (maybe too early to think straight) that the Braves might be better off plattonning Blanco in LF with GA instead of Diaz.
It gives you better defense, and speed on the bench and covers yourself better if JA fails in CF. You do lose some offense though, and I don’t know how much trade value Diaz might have.
Schafer's Wafers
March 25th, 2009
7:27 am
Lunatic if you do platoon in left you want the RH diaz to hit against lefties since he crushes lefties. Makes no sense to have to LH batters in Anderson and Blanco to platoon in Left. You may need some coffee Lunatic
northbeach Scott
March 25th, 2009
7:44 am
Blanco has option(s)and demonstrated last season he is not an everyday MLB player. Extremely likely Blanco starts in Gwinnett or is dealt.
Say what you want about Anderson, he seems worthy of some time in center to start the season. No downside to starting Schafer in Gwinnett and it should help him make further adjustments to prepare him for Atlanta. This seems like Braves management thinking, as they must be stinging from the consequences of rushing Francouer and Andruw. Anderson will be on a short leash, but it is a long season and ultimately more than 4 will play OF for the Braves this season (G.Anderson, Diaz, J.Anderson, Francouer) over and above relief from Infante and Norton.
ATL
March 25th, 2009
7:45 am
Wayne in Utah
Sorry to hear about your sister in law, we went through the same thing with my father a couple years ago.
Bigchiefrg
March 25th, 2009
8:09 am
Thanks brent a…..That should do it for me on the direct tv thing.
Tim McCarver
March 25th, 2009
8:21 am
You’re a real man, Deion. A real man.
Furman Bisher
March 25th, 2009
8:48 am
David, I am disgusted with the way old people are depicted in your newspaper. We are not all vibrant, fun loving sex maniacs. Many of us are bitter, resentful individuals who remember the good old days when entertainment was bland and inoffensive. The following is a list of words I never want to see in the AJC again. Number one: bra. Number two: horny. Number three: family jewels
Random
March 25th, 2009
8:54 am
northbeach Scott (7:44 am): “Say what you want about Anderson, he seems worthy of some time in center to start the season. No downside to starting Schafer in Gwinnett and it should help him make further adjustments to prepare him for Atlanta. This seems like Braves management thinking, as they must be stinging from the consequences of rushing Francouer and Andruw.”
“stinging from the consequences of rushing Andruw”?!?
Seems to me like the Braves would opt to sting like that every year.
Random
March 25th, 2009
8:57 am
PWHjort (12:09 am): “The Hamels Santana thing is good. I don’t think either club could handle losing one of them though.”
LOL.
I think the Phillies could easily handle the loss of Santana, and the Mets could easily handle the loss of Hamels. Quite easily, in each case.
JK
philly fan doc
March 25th, 2009
8:59 am
Oh great, Larry’s back. Go Villanova!!!!!!!!!!
David O'Brien
March 25th, 2009
8:59 am
Mitchie-san, a savvy post at 12:14 a.m. That’s the direction I get a sense they’ll take regarding CF, the one that seems most likely to me, at least right now.
David O'Brien
March 25th, 2009
9:03 am
Lunatic Fringe: Your 7:08 comment sounds like the rantings of a … well, nevermind.
But seriously, I can’t see where your suggestion makes any sense.
Cameron
March 25th, 2009
9:11 am
DOB,
What do you think will happen with Blanco? It seems all of the announcers for the WBC were very high on him. As were the rest of the people they talked to throughout the WBC. I know he was very inconsistent last year, but that was his first full year in the big leagues. He is still really young, and could be maturing. He seem slike the odd man out right now. I think he can be a really good player, even though he isn’t really what the Braves need right now. Do you think there will be trade interest? Would we listen? Does he heave options left?
Looking forward to Damages tonight? I sure am. Ellen Parsons is HOT!!!
18 Wheels of Love
March 25th, 2009
9:20 am
It’s pretty obvious that the White Sox are shopping for a CF’er…and by obvious I mean mlbtraderumorscom. I would imagine that they might inquire about Josh and/or Blanco. I wonder who they have that might be intriguing to us. I’m sure Wren is familiar with their farm system after working the Vaz trade.
DAP
March 25th, 2009
9:20 am
smokey joeSo long, Josh Anderson, we hardly knew ye. But we knew that your .306 OBP is horrible
this is not accurate. anderson has a career .364 OBP in the majors, and a .344 OBP in the minors. its a small sample size in the majors, but i think we can expect about a .340 OBP from him, which isnt great but its not horrible like .306 is. i dont know where you got that….
Tomahawkin' Again (Like it's 1991)
March 25th, 2009
9:26 am
I wish the Hanson poll question was worded this way: “5th starter this year – Do you want 20-something phenom who just pitched a no-hitter, has a 2+ ERA this spring and will be our ace for the next decade or 40-something washed-up, 75-80mph junkballer who is coming off elbow surgery?” Bobby, show some guts (or another body part which is just slightly lower than your gut). Name Hanson the 5th starter!
Mitchie-san
March 25th, 2009
9:28 am
Thanks Dave. I really dont see a different, conceivable option in CF.
Lew
March 25th, 2009
9:30 am
Some Great non baseball conversations on the ole Blog overnight-
Dogsbrekky-Dude, didn’t know you were a Purple fan. They’re my favorite hard rockers-got their entire catalog and much of Gillan’s solo stuff, and bunch of other things (Rainbow, Warhorse, Captain Beyond, etc) that came from offshoots of DP. Do you get into Ritchie’s Renaissance band Blackmore’s Night. Candace sure can sing. Were you aware that when Blackmore quit Purple for the last time that Joe Satriani finished the tour with them? Or that Randy California (Spirit) played in Blackmore’s stead one night in Montreal when Ritchie was sick? I’ve seen DP three times and saw them once each with Ritchie, Tommy Bolin and Steve Morse.
BB5795-Got to agree with you about Deep Purple In Rock-best, most brutal Hard Rock album of all time to my way of thinking. The first Black Sabbath is widely considered to be the first Metal album, but In Rock and Medusa by Trapeze (Glenn Hughes, Mel Galley) came out almost simultaneously. 1970 was a great year for rockers-it also saw the release of the first Cactus album, too.
Ed- I also agree about Mick Taylor’s Stones contributions. I still like Let It Bleed the most of all their catalog. Did you get into any of Mick Taylor’s solo stuff or his work with Mayall and the Bluesbreakers. If you can get ahold of a copy of Mayall’s Blues From Laurel Canyon, you should. Great Taylor guitar work on it.
Wayne-sorry to hear about the family difficulties. Hang in there, Dude.
Hope Nathan and Coach are not getting swept down a mountainside with all the floods up there.
Does anyone know if San Antonio has a minor league team? My wife likes to go to baseball games while traveling for work and will be in San Antonio in a couple of months. MIght as well go to see some minor league baseball if there is no ML team around.
Couch Tater
March 25th, 2009
9:34 am
uga-brave @ 12:17,
It does seem as though the Braves will be marketing against themselves. I thought B’ham would serve both markets well and would be a natural fit with Dr. Andrews being there.
Chop Chop
March 25th, 2009
9:37 am
You got it right, Random.
McFann :Ô:
March 25th, 2009
9:39 am
You’re welcome, square leg, and thanks!
David O'Brien
March 25th, 2009
9:41 am
Cameron, you asked a lot of questions about Blanco. Yes, I think he has some trade value, though probably have to be in a package with pitching to get anything significant, like a solid prospect, in return.
I think he’s got speed he doesn’t utilize particularly well (i.e., stolen bases and doubles) and a real solid on-base percentage, which is big. But I haven’t seen much else that stands out about him. Good, but not stellar, defensive outfielder.
Now, if Braves believed he’d do a lot more of what he did last night (triple in gap) and in the WBC (two triples, a double, a high average and OBP) then I’m sure they wouldn’t consider trading him.
But I don’t get the impression they believe he will do that consistently over the course of 162 games, as opposed to a three-week WBC or winter ball. And if that’s the case, I don’t know if they’re right or whether he’s still developing and might be that player. I just don’t….
Oh, and I’m gonna be in Viera tonight at the game, so gonna have to watch Damages either on one of the rebroadcasts or on DVR or OnDemand when I get back to Atlanta. But I will, for sure. Love that show.
Lunatic Fringe
March 25th, 2009
9:42 am
Schafer’s Wafers
I guess you are correct, too early for me, and definitly needed some coffee, now that I am at work, and am able to focus on the blog with proper attention, it makes no sense having 2 LH platoon together.
18 Wheels of Love
March 25th, 2009
9:47 am
DOB, the wife is booking a few days at the Polynesian at Dizknee World in June. I figured you might have a few good suggestions for where to go in the park?
He he.
Steve McP
March 25th, 2009
9:53 am
Hey if the WHite Sox need a CF and would be interested in Blanco or Anderson, we could maybe do a swap to get Tyler Flowers back.
PTBNL
March 25th, 2009
9:53 am
KC,
You left something out (referring to upgrades from last year). Having a BUC that is not an automatic out and could actually add to the Braves’ power numbers, to me, is a very welcomed change.
There are other possible pluses. Jo Jo may actually turn the corner in the right direction. Morton, too. Hanson is an added possibility/probability this year. And, not to forget Medlen.
Sometimes, the seemingly small changes make the biggest difference.
David O'Brien
March 25th, 2009
9:56 am
DOB, the wife is booking a few days at the Polynesian at Dizknee World in June. I figured you might have a few good suggestions for where to go in the park? — 18 Wheels of Love
Just one: The nearest exit.
18 Wheels of Love
March 25th, 2009
9:56 am
I almost put ‘and don’t say Flowers or Lillibridge’ in my earlier post.
David O'Brien
March 25th, 2009
9:59 am
Now that I am at work, and am able to focus on the blog with proper attention… — Lunatic Fringe
Now that’s more like it. Good to know, at least, that your priorities are in order. (smile)
ATL
March 25th, 2009
10:04 am
I know that I posted this link a couple days ago, however, I would really appreciate it if you guys could take this survey for me. I’m doing a research project on steroids in baseball and, as it usually turns out, I procrastinated putting up the survey and am now quite a few responses short of my teachers standard. Its only 8 questions long. Thanks in advance
RC
March 25th, 2009
10:07 am
ATL,
Repost the link.
ATL
March 25th, 2009
10:07 am
wow, I guess it would help to actually put the link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=r6LCVamBL2RACZuIlVRNQA_3d_3d
ncgary
March 25th, 2009
10:07 am
the d rays are the team that could use a blanco or j anderson, they have injurys there sure it wont bring back a david price , but one of them pitching scouts there no what they are looking for. just saying, if theres no place for all the aaaa players, why not get rid of an excess cf for some dray excess pitching
GermanBravesFan
March 25th, 2009
10:09 am
Lunatic Fringe: I second that. It is 3 p.m. here and I have started my sixth cup of coffee today. Time to read up on some baseball news!
DAP
March 25th, 2009
10:11 am
ATL i just took your survey…what kind of class is it for?
PTBNL
March 25th, 2009
10:13 am
David, there is still a haze for me concerning J. Anderson. You mentioned in the Fall that he had refused to play winter ball and that such a decision would affect how the Braves look at him this Spring. What you said certainly fits the persona of the Braves FO of the past. However, it seems that his refusal is being totally ignored. Is that true? Or is it just not being reported on? Did the Braves frown on you having said what you said?
It just seems like Winter ball would have been a good time for him to work on somethings (like bunting on lefties, etc) which would greatly help both his career and the Braves season this year. If he actually thumbed his nose up at the Braves, it could be a concern as well.
It just seems strange that nothing has been mentioned further about it.
RC
March 25th, 2009
10:15 am
ATL,
Just took the survery. Wish you’d had other options on certain questions like, “Should a player’s fans forgive him for taking steriods?” I’m just not sure a simple “Yes” or “No” can capture the particulars of that question.
Epinephrine
March 25th, 2009
10:17 am
At this point, I don’t know that we can afford to deal Campillo, who looks to be a legitimate long inning relief guy. Bennett seems to have lost whatever edge he gained last year. And I think Buddy is a gamer, but I’ve never gotten the sense we can rely on him.
I’m starting to believe our biggest concern right now is the bullpen. Gonzo and Soriano need to show they are capable of putting up the performances we think they are capable of doing night in and night out. If neither of those guys materializes into pitchers with lights out stuff, we are in serious trouble. I need to start seeing some velocity. We can’t rely on Moylan for the first two months of the season.
And JA/JS: I think it’s Anderson’s job if he can manage to boost his OBP even a little. But if Schafer keeps putting up these numbers, and Anderson’s OBP continues to hover 15 FREAKIN points within his BA, that’s a huge problem for a leadoff hitter. After all his ABs this spring, I don’t know how the Braves can keep him when he has proven so inept at getting on base.
Mitchie-san
March 25th, 2009
10:23 am
ATL, I hit up that survey for ya.
PTBNL
March 25th, 2009
10:24 am
I agree RC. Not even sure what is meant by “forgive” in that case. I may forgive a child for something they do, but still discipline them for the sake of them learning from the experience.
Daniel
March 25th, 2009
10:27 am
DOB-
just wanted to drop a couple reccomendations.
I just watched Let The Right One In- a Swedish Vampire movie, sounds boring, but actually a really intriguing film.
Also, The new Punisher is a lot better than the reviews it got. Very true to the comic book style.
I am still mostly into the new Dan Auerbach and AC Newman, but got a couple songs off the new Grizzly Bear album which are awesome, also the new Peter, Bjorn and John is really cool.