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Tom O'Hawke
April 25th, 2009
10:40 pm
Random … It’s bad enough that we have this big thing between us, called the United States of America, and you’re not helping matters.
nolie, not bad, man, not bad.
cabravesfan
April 25th, 2009
10:40 pm
Braveheart, sadly I am at home…no need to come and get me
Frank from KS
April 25th, 2009
10:41 pm
Tom
That was me that asked about the R.Sox/Yanks game earlier. The Fox station here went to severe weather coverage as we had tornado watch/warnings all over this part of the state so I didn’t get to see the end of the Boston massacre. (Lol)
Tom O'Hawke
April 25th, 2009
10:41 pm
cabravesfan …. don’t forget, you hold the only “official” book.
Ted
April 25th, 2009
10:41 pm
I’m not trying to overreact to the Brian McCann eye infection; but I’m a Creighton Alum, and we had a point guard about 4-5 years ago who developed an eye infection (Tyler McKinney, I think), and he ended up missing the entire season trying to get it cleared up. He had to put special eye drops in his eye something like every 2-3 hours 24/7 and for a while he thought he was going to lose his sight.
Thank goodness Wren picked up David Ross….could you imagine the platoon of Corky Miller/Clint Sammons for this entire year?
KC
April 25th, 2009
10:42 pm
Well, well, well… lookie here. Marlins are down 6-4 in the 10th inning, on their way to 5th consecutive loss. Their bullpen is failing them. Braves will be 2 games back.
The Mets and Phillies have starting pitching problems. The Marlins have bullpen problems (and probably some other weaknesses, as well).
I like the Braves chances PROVIDED we can get McCann’s eyesight completely taken care of and get him back in the lineup at 100%.
Bubdylan
April 25th, 2009
10:42 pm
Tom O’Hawke, what we have here is a prime of example of groupthink. He was actually safe. The call was right. This blog just won’t admit it. I’ve re-watched it several times. I’ve got your back my fr…. oh… THAT play? The Chipper tag? No, he was out, clearly. Didn’t you see the replay?
Braveheart
April 25th, 2009
10:42 pm
All of those clamoring for Peachtree TV, lemme tell you that when the Braves aren’t on, you’re not missing anything, although Naomi Watts is looking damn good right now on Peachtree in an otherwise dreadful King Kong movie
Chop Chop
April 25th, 2009
10:44 pm
KC,
Looks like the Mets and Phils are both playing better, too. I expect this to be a four-team fight all season.
Tom O'Hawke
April 25th, 2009
10:44 pm
Frank from KS …..it’s funny how you only remember what you want to.
cabravesfan
April 25th, 2009
9:38 pm
Hey so who ended up winning that stellar Sox Yanks game?
TnBrian
April 25th, 2009
10:45 pm
PWHjort, that 9:59 was actually funny! Not sure if Boras would actually tell the truth about a guy he trying to sell to you though. Maybe we should cut Garret some slack for now since injuries do happen and not every player can not only switch teams, but switch leagues and automatically turn it on. Lets give him some time and see before we bury him in April.
cabravesfan
April 25th, 2009
10:46 pm
Tom-
Of course it is the only one that counts…since I seem to be the only female on the blog at the moment (apologies if that is not true) and we all know that men’s opinions don’t actually matter
Braveheart
April 25th, 2009
10:48 pm
Saw Pride and Glory today. Ed Norton tried his darnedest to save that movie, but, unfortunately, there was only so much he could do. It’s about time to ban Colin Farrell from starring in any more movies. Hate doing that to an Irish lad, but it’s time, he’s had his chances, it ain’t working.
Frank from KS
April 25th, 2009
10:48 pm
Tom
Sorry, I didn’t see her ask about it too.
Lol
Braveheart
Good movie altho a very sad ending. I was kinda pulling for her and the big ape and yeah, Naomi Watts is VERY good in it.
Tom O'Hawke
April 25th, 2009
10:49 pm
Ted 10:41 ….. I remember when McCann first was experiencing problems, with his eye. One of the possibilities was an infection. I believe that was ruled out. At least, I hope so. I would hate to see him undergo Lasik corrective surgery, if there was nothing to correct.
cabravesfan
April 25th, 2009
10:49 pm
It’s always so much fun when my f*ing computer randomly kicks me off the internet…
Thanks for the Yanks/Sox final Tom
Chop Chop
April 25th, 2009
10:49 pm
I’ll say one thing, though:
Brad Lidge is pitching like horse****.
Frank from KS
April 25th, 2009
10:53 pm
Braveheart
If cabravesfan looks anything like Erin Andrews or my honey Shania Twain, I’d like her…sober OR drunk…(Lol).
Tom O'Hawke
April 25th, 2009
10:55 pm
Bubdylan …. I gotta admit, you had me going for a few seconds. I’m like, wow, Bubdylan says I’m right! I should know by now, your posts are rarely serious. Boy, I hate all that kiddin’ around!
nolie
April 25th, 2009
10:55 pm
Hate doing that to an Irish lad, but it’s time, he’s had his chances, it ain’t working (BRAVEHEART)
With that moniker I figgered you for a Scotsman.
TnBrian
April 25th, 2009
10:56 pm
I have a feeling that if things keep going like they are come July which is solid starting pitching, good pen, and inconsistant offense, that Wren will look at Prince Fielder. Brewers will probably be sellers and may want to load up on a few prospects after the Sabathia trade last year. Kotchman, Prado, and a minor league pitcher might work. That’s not a crazy thought at all.
I’d hate to see Prado go, but a talent like his won’t be overlooked by other teams. KJ is probably here to stay. Imagine Fielder in between Chipper and McCann. Definitely be favorites in the division, I’d think.
cabravesfan
April 25th, 2009
10:56 pm
Frank from KS-
well, I have blue eyes…:) and I can expain the infield fly rule, what exactly a balk is and the difference between a “Tampa 2″ defense and a straight up man to man…does that count for anything?
KC
April 25th, 2009
10:56 pm
Chop Chop, a 4-way race is what I expected all along heading into the season. Or at least a 3-way race.
But IF the Braves can get McCann healthy soon, and Kawakami settles in… I like the Braves’ chances a bit more than the other guys. Again though, McCann MUST be healthy, and it will certainly help if Kawakami settles and shows the consistent control he’s displayed throughout his career.
cabravesfan
April 25th, 2009
10:57 pm
Enter your comments here
cabravesfan
April 25th, 2009
10:58 pm
wow, don’t know how that happened…sorry!
Chop Chop
April 25th, 2009
10:59 pm
I won’t like our chances until we win it, KC.
cabravesfan
April 25th, 2009
11:01 pm
nice to see the Jazz putting up a fight against the f*ing lakers…ugh
Frank from KS
April 25th, 2009
11:01 pm
TnBrian
I could see your idea happening and who knows, maybe the Rangers fall out of the race in the A.L. West and the Braves might end up trading for you know who. :>)
Frank from KS
April 25th, 2009
11:04 pm
cabravesfan
In response…..it might.
Lol. ;>)
Bubdylan
April 25th, 2009
11:04 pm
Friggin’ Gamecast makes you watch a commercial now. Gamecast, a glorified scoreboard. If it’s not even real video, I shouldn’t have to watch a real commercial, just a crude graphic of a bar of soap coming toward me and a dollar bill going back the other way or something.
Random
April 25th, 2009
11:06 pm
Tom O’Hawke (10:40 pm): “It’s bad enough that we have this big thing between us, called the United States of America, and you’re not helping matters.”
I got you extra innings, man; clarified the count; and made you look pretty darn good (if only by comparison to me).
What more would you ask from a wing man?
Bubdylan
April 25th, 2009
11:06 pm
Oh Chop Chop, you’re my cynical anti-hero hero. I picture you with a cowhide poncho and a cigar.
PWHjort
April 25th, 2009
11:06 pm
TnBrian, the thought of Wren pursuing Prince Fielder isn’t crazy at all. Like you said, they’re probably going to be sellers at the deadline and would like to re-load their farm while dumping payroll. Here’s some things to consider, though:
Prince Fielder makes 6.5 M in 2009 and 10.5 M in 2010 with a monster final arbitration year in 2011 before he becomes a free agent. Just consider how it’d affect payroll.
If they’re dumping payroll they’d probably rather just go with Joe Koshansky or Scott Thorman at 1B rather than taking on Kotchman’s arbitration years. I mean, trading Fielder means punting on the season so 1B wouldn’t be an immediate need for them.
Even if they were in the market for Kotchman, it’d take Heyward along with Kotchman and Prado to get Fielder. He wouldn’t come cheap.
Name
April 25th, 2009
11:06 pm
Kelly Johnson did NOT rock the Reds today. Kelly was again 0-4 and is now batting .212 on the year, yet he continues to be a fan and manager favorite….I just don’t understand how many more changes this kid will have. June, July, 2020?
Tell it to 2008 Francoeur.
Johnson is still providing walks and power. You gotta deal with this stuff to get to his hot streaks. Still better than Infante and his god-awful .305 OBP.
Tom O'Hawke
April 25th, 2009
11:07 pm
Enter your comments here —- cabravesfan
May I offer a theory? I believe it might have been following your dog’s advice, and had that 2nd beer on an empty tummy. Please eat something, before #3.
Name
April 25th, 2009
11:07 pm
Still better than Infante and his god-awful .305 OBP
CAREER OBP. Not a small sample size thing.
DirtyDawg
April 25th, 2009
11:08 pm
Didn’t get to see today’s game…great to see that at least one more of our new pitching staff has the cajones to send return messages. Thanks Mr. Lowe, you-da’-man. As for trades, I’d package GA and Kotchman (definitely not Prado) for Prince -even if we have to pay some of GA’s salary. Then if Dusty Baker’s so fond of KJ, how about a straight, one-for-one deal for Brian Phillips. The guy’s not gonna stay in that funk much longer and he’s ten-times the defensive 2Baseman than Kelly – gotta Golden Glove last year.
Braveheart
April 25th, 2009
11:09 pm
I’m just gonna call Infante 305 from now so that guy can quit reminding us of his .305 OBP
cabravesfan
April 25th, 2009
11:10 pm
Frank-
My idea of the perfect date is the Super Bowl (or Game 7 of the World Series) and I would love to rent an RV and hit a game at every major league park in the country…am I getting warmer?
PWHjort
April 25th, 2009
11:10 pm
DirtyDawg. Garret Anderson has zero trade value.
Chop Chop
April 25th, 2009
11:10 pm
I’m my own hero, Bub. It’s cool.
Bubdylan
April 25th, 2009
11:10 pm
“Please eat something, before #3.” Tom O’Hawke
Actually, most people eat something before #2.
Tom O'Hawke
April 25th, 2009
11:11 pm
Random 11:06 … Let me try to absorb that what you just said. Maybe, I can forgive you. But first, I have to understand you. ha,ha
Name
April 25th, 2009
11:11 pm
I’m just gonna call Infante 305 from now so that guy can quit reminding us of his .305 OBP
And I’ll call Johnson “pop up” so some here can finally stopping talking about that dropped pop fly in early June last year.
cabravesfan
April 25th, 2009
11:11 pm
Tom-
It’s the touch mouse on my computer…for once the dog is innocent.
and I just finished my totally healthy dinner of french bread pizza so I am ready for beer #3 as soon as I finish #2
Bubdylan
April 25th, 2009
11:11 pm
S’alright, Chop, I was only distracting you so I could steal your potty joke.
David O'Brien
April 25th, 2009
11:12 pm
Tom O’Hawke, that video was really good. Thanks….
Finally saw the Recession in South Park episode of South Park tonight. Hilarious. What a great show, still, after all these years….
DirtyDawg
April 25th, 2009
11:13 pm
When he gets well and if we pay the salary, you never know…even though you’re probably right – and maybe one of those pitchers your talking about. And it’s Brandon Phillips…Brian Phillips played high school ball for Osborn in Cobb County in the 60’s. Sorry about that.
Mark
April 25th, 2009
11:13 pm
The Infantetards don’t like to here facts about how bad he’s been as a hitter in his career. It’s like football, where the bench guys become more popular than struggling player until they come in and do worse.
Tom O'Hawke
April 25th, 2009
11:14 pm
Bubdylan … Women do things differently. Everything at once, and then they add them up.
Mark
April 25th, 2009
11:15 pm
Sorry, “hear”.
Braveheart
April 25th, 2009
11:16 pm
And I’ll call Johnson “pop up” so some here can finally stopping talking about that dropped pop fly in early June last year. (NAME)
I’d prefer if you called him fumble fingers, or finger muffs (Chasing Amy reference)
Bubdylan
April 25th, 2009
11:16 pm
Uh oh, cabravesfan… it’s like our hands touched…
cabravesfan
April 25th, 2009
11:17 pm
Tom-
apparently all it takes for our fearless leader to watch your video is for you to exhibit poor judgement
you should take that approach more often
Bubdylan
April 25th, 2009
11:17 pm
Uh… scratch that. I got lost.
jbutler
April 25th, 2009
11:18 pm
Just checking scoreboards…saw that RedBirds won and Boyer pitched a solid inning. He cut his ERA in 1/2 in 1 inning. Amazing. Hope he does well.
cabravesfan
April 25th, 2009
11:18 pm
Bubdylan-
was it good for you?
Steve from OH
April 25th, 2009
11:18 pm
DOB, I saw that one too. “From now on, buy only the bare essentials–bread, and water. And margaritas. Yea, margaritas.”
Smyrna Jim
April 25th, 2009
11:19 pm
Don’t turn on SportSouth right now – I predict Frenchy is about to hit into a first inning double play.
Tom O'Hawke
April 25th, 2009
11:21 pm
cabravesfan 11:11 …. Wow, what are the odds. 3,000 miles apart, 3 time zones and I’m just opening my 3rd beer. Bubdylan may have something, less romantical, to say about this.
Bubdylan
April 25th, 2009
11:21 pm
cabravesfan, as cyberconnections founded on bathroom jokes go, it was top notch.
TnBrian
April 25th, 2009
11:21 pm
PWHjort, what does Kotchman make in 2010? I’m not 100% sure what he’s making this year, but he’s a gold glove kinda 1st baseman and is solid hitter, so if he’s making $2-3M a year, that might sound good to them. He’s still young too. I get what you’re saying, and it might take more than Kotchman,Prado, and say, Rohrbough, but ya never know. Man, he’d be nice to have, for sure.
Frank, Andruw coming back wouldn’t happen. At least, I don’t think it would. The OF is set, other than LF, but Heyward is at least 2 years away and that’s his spot. Plus you have Diaz and Anderson there.
cabravesfan
April 25th, 2009
11:21 pm
Hey Tom, i meant to ask earlier- what part of NY state are you in?
Frank from KS
April 25th, 2009
11:22 pm
cabravesfan re: your 11:10 pm
I think my idea of A perfect date for two baseball fans would be in Wrigley field for a day game between the Braves and Cubs.
Ya can’t get more intimate or romantic than Wrigley….with all due respect to Turner Field.
cabravesfan
April 25th, 2009
11:23 pm
Frank-
I would love that! Never been to Wrigley…it’s on my list
Coach (2010 or bust)
April 25th, 2009
11:23 pm
ESPN’s Gene Wojciechowski article written today:
Randy Johnson quote:
“I used to throw 135-140 [pitch counts] in the major leagues,” he says. “So when I see someone coming out after 100 pitches, I kind of laugh, you know.”
I could not agree more.
Frank from KS
April 25th, 2009
11:24 pm
Opps….
Wrigley Field
Tom O'Hawke
April 25th, 2009
11:24 pm
DOB, I’m glad you liked it. With your wide variety of musical tastes, I figured you would. It really grew on me. The more I watched it, the more I liked it. It’s a very unique piece.
richbrave
April 25th, 2009
11:29 pm
Yesterday, I said the pitching could only carry the team so far, and that hitting had to kick in pronto. And right on schedule, HR’s fly out of the GREAT AMERICAN BALLPARK. Cool. Keep those hitting and pitching shoes on and sweep the REDS. Lets bring home a winning road trip.
Tom O'Hawke
April 25th, 2009
11:29 pm
cabravesfan 11:17 …… Yes, I was thinking that very same thing. The next time I need to get Dave’s attention, just simply look like a jerk to everyone else. Hey, whatever works, right?
bravofan
April 25th, 2009
11:31 pm
Braves are looking sharp three straight sweep sweep! I know this is the Braves blog but does anyone know what kind of black bracelet matthew stafford wears?
Steve from OH
April 25th, 2009
11:31 pm
Coach, what exactly are your arguments for ignoring pitch counts, other than “it’s stupid” and “Randy Johnson and Bob Gibson threw all those innings that one time?” It is very easy to set up straw men by putting foward the few successful examples of pitchers who have managed to survive that kind of overuse…
richbrave
April 25th, 2009
11:32 pm
Saw some of the early installments of ‘BREAKING BAD.” Cool series. Keep missing the more recent ones however. DOB still likes it I presume.
cabravesfan
April 25th, 2009
11:33 pm
Tom-
I’m going to file that one away for when I need DOB for something…
Frank from KS
April 25th, 2009
11:33 pm
TnBrian
Well….maybe not with Andruw…but IMO, it’s kinda neat to think about tho. Maybe Brandon Jones might become a Ron Gant-type OF they Braves desparately need. Average, 30+ HR’s or so, and 90-100 RBI-type player….a difference maker of some sort.
Bubdylan
April 25th, 2009
11:35 pm
*bangs three power chords on the piano*
…. love….. exciting and new….
come aboard….. we’re expecting youuuuuuuuuuuu….
and love…. life’s sweetest reward….. let it flow….
it flows back to youuuuuuuuuuuu…. The LOVE BOAT….
Steve from OH
April 25th, 2009
11:38 pm
Oh, and here is some really good reasearch from Joe Posnanski via FJM (RIP):
And I quote “In one of Joe Posnanski’s most recent blogs, he talked about the average length of starts over the last 50 years, and how it really hasn’t gone down that much. Here’s his table:
1956: 6.41 innings per start.
1963: 6.50 innings per start.
1968: 6.66 innings per start.
1971: 6.60 innings per start.
1977: 6.30 innings per start.
1980: 6.33 innings per start.
1985: 6.22 innings per start.
1990: 6.06 innings per start.
1995: 5.90 innings per start.
1998: 6.06 innings per start.
2001: 5.92 innings per start.
2004: 5.86 innings per start.
2008: 5.85 innings per start.
50 years, two fewer outs a game.“
Tom O'Hawke
April 25th, 2009
11:40 pm
cabravesfan … I live in what’s called around here, the Capital District (Albany, Troy & Schenectady). Albany is where I reside.
You don’t have to do, what I had to do, to get Dave’s attention. Just mention that you’re a 30 year old, blue-eyed, half Swedish single woman, that loves sports, and I’m betting he’ll respond so fast, it’ll make your head spin.
Chop Chop
April 25th, 2009
11:42 pm
It’s always useful to point to Hall of Fame starting pitchers as the best examples of an average big-league starter.
Should Bobby Cox allow Jo-Jo Reyes to throw 130 pitches in six innings just to get six innings out of his starter? Sure. Why not? Jo-Jo would probably walk four guys in a row (or give up 16 HR) over the last sixteen pitches, but at least he’d keep that bullpen fresh.
Random
April 25th, 2009
11:45 pm
TnBrian (11:21 pm): “PWHjort, what does Kotchman make in 2010? I’m not 100% sure what he’s making this year, but he’s a gold glove kinda 1st baseman and is solid hitter, so if he’s making $2-3M a year, that might sound good to them. He’s still young too.”
I believe Kotchman’s under contract only thru 2009 at $2.885M. Braves and he avoided arbitration this year, but he’ll be arb eligible again next.
Not sure when he’s FA eligible — he’s currently got a little over 3 years ML service. After 2011, probably. Maybe after 2010.
Run heap run
April 25th, 2009
11:45 pm
Lmfao @ bubdylAn u never fail to crack me up. Well done sir.
Tom O'Hawke
April 25th, 2009
11:47 pm
Bubdylan 11:35 ….. My first reaction was to laugh at that post. Then, I started to get scared. Does he really remember the lyrics to “The Love Boat” theme. Please, please tell me you just googled that up.
cabravesfan
April 25th, 2009
11:48 pm
Tom-
Albany is beautiful…nice town:) (my mom grew up in syracuse, and I have family on long island- the reason why I asked)
I’m not quite half Swedish, but I will keep that in mind, although I hope DOB isn’t that easy
Bubdylan
April 25th, 2009
11:51 pm
Run heap run, thanks.
Tom O’Hawke, rest easy. I youtubed it. And for my sins, now it’s stuck in my friggin’ head.
Kevin Freakin' McGlinchy
April 25th, 2009
11:51 pm
DOB,
Your Zapruder film comment had me curious…you say no conspiracy to kill JFK?
nolie
April 25th, 2009
11:51 pm
As for trades, I’d package GA and Kotchman (definitely not Prado) for Prince -even if we have to pay some of GA’s salary. (DirtyDawg)
are you saying that you think the Brewers would trade Fielder for Kotchman and Anderson? If so,good luck on that.
PWHjort
April 25th, 2009
11:54 pm
Random, TnBrian, and others.
Kotchman is arbitration eligible for 2010 and 2011 after which he’ll be a free agent. We don’t know what he’ll make in 2010 and 2011, but it’ll be a raise from his 2.885 M in 2009.
Random
April 25th, 2009
11:54 pm
Coach (11:23 pm): “Randy Johnson quote:
“ ‘I used to throw 135-140 [pitch counts] in the major leagues,” he says. “So when I see someone coming out after 100 pitches, I kind of laugh, you know.’
“I could not agree more.”
You agree that he laughs?
Hmmmmm — I don’t know. Can’t really picture it, myself.
cabravesfan
April 25th, 2009
11:55 pm
Kotchman & Garret for Fielder? really Dirtydawg? Aside from the fact that the Brewers love Prince, they are not exactly looking for a left fielder (that Ryan Braun kid is pretty good I hear)and last I checked the NL still doesn’t have a DH (thank god for that)
Tom O'Hawke
April 25th, 2009
11:55 pm
Bubdylan … hahaha, Thanks man, I feel much better now. I do feel for you, though. I hate it when that happens.
Frank from KS
April 25th, 2009
11:56 pm
cabravesfan
I also have family up in New York. I have a cousin that lives in Livonia(sp).
Tom O'Hawke
April 25th, 2009
11:57 pm
cabravesfan …. When’s the last time you visited the “Empire State”?
cabravesfan
April 25th, 2009
11:59 pm
Tom-
Wow, it’s been a while (I have serious issues with flying)…last time I was more then just passing through was probably almost 9 years ago. Did a 2 month internship at a publishing company my aunt worked for there the summer between my sophomore and junior years in college
Run heap run
April 25th, 2009
11:59 pm
He’ll need a lot more than luck. How abiut luck, a full moon, sudden onset of dementia, divine intervention, and the news that the world is ending in 3 days. All at the exact same moment in time..
Tom O'Hawke
April 25th, 2009
11:59 pm
“I’m not quite half Swedish, but I will keep that in mind, although I hope DOB isn’t that easy”
cabravesfan … he’s a man. We’re ALL that easy.
David O'Brien
April 25th, 2009
11:59 pm
cabravesfan: yes, probably am that easy.
richbrave: Breaking Bad is better than ever, and it was great to begin with.
Random
April 26th, 2009
12:00 am
Tom O’Hawke (11:40 pm): “I live in what’s called around here”
Hey, I live in what’s called around here, too!
Specifically, right here.
cabravesfan
April 26th, 2009
12:01 am
wow- Tom, apparently you were right! Good to know, DOB
Bubdylan
April 26th, 2009
12:05 am
cabravesfan, he’s that easy. Ask the FedEx carrier…
Tom O'Hawke
April 26th, 2009
12:06 am
Yeah, cabravesfan, but I wish he’d stop sneaking around like that. I’m not making any points with the “man”. You think it’s safe, say what you want to, he’s not around. But he’s listening, oh yeah, he’s listening.