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McFann Ô
April 29th, 2009
7:58 pm
Fun rally, BTW. Gotta quit blogging so I cann watch it.
nolie
April 29th, 2009
7:58 pm
even a blind squirrel occasionally finds a nut (Steve97)
did any find you yet? See doesn’t always happen! besides that’s about 9 nuts already this season.
steve_97060
April 29th, 2009
7:58 pm
speed kills….
Jeff321
April 29th, 2009
7:58 pm
What’s got into Frenchy? Well done!
Mixxo
April 29th, 2009
7:58 pm
Yeah!!!!!!
BaseKnock
April 29th, 2009
7:58 pm
Thank you Cards for the two runs you gave us this inning.
bravefaninok
April 29th, 2009
7:58 pm
Nice running frenchy…
BabyGoatEater
April 29th, 2009
7:59 pm
Testing…….
Braves
Braves
Run Heap Run
April 29th, 2009
7:59 pm
LOVE IT!
Run Heap Run
April 29th, 2009
7:59 pm
lmao nolie
propp
April 29th, 2009
7:59 pm
the lemmer is a genius!
Bobby's Cox
April 29th, 2009
8:00 pm
amazing things happen when u get guys on, and get them over….
nolie
April 29th, 2009
8:00 pm
Chipper sux. Sit his sorry butt on the bench, Prado at third and Infante at second. We’ll win the division going away!!
Necromancer
April 29th, 2009
8:00 pm
I don’t understand why Kotchman keeps getting a bad rap. He’s been pretty scrappy at the plate, albeit no homers, but he’s still being productive.
As I say this, he gets a double.
BaseKnock
April 29th, 2009
8:01 pm
Nice AB, kid.
mbatl
April 29th, 2009
8:01 pm
Jordan showing a real good eye. Good stuff.
propp
April 29th, 2009
8:01 pm
i think kotchman is a good hitter, just not a good cleanup hitter
Stephen
April 29th, 2009
8:01 pm
That looked like strike three…
Run Heap Run
April 29th, 2009
8:01 pm
What’s Ross’s AB music? Could anyone here that? DOB?
bravefaninok
April 29th, 2009
8:01 pm
Schafer is making some big league adjustments,wont be long till he is our leadoff man!
David O'Brien
April 29th, 2009
8:02 pm
Rotation is now:
Fri vs. HOU – Lowe
Sat vs. HOU – Jurrjens
Sun vs. HOU – Reyes
Mon vs. NYM – Vazquez
Tue vs. NYM – Kawakami
keylargo
April 29th, 2009
8:02 pm
Go Schafer. If you get caught at least Ross leads off.
Stephen
April 29th, 2009
8:02 pm
NIce Schafey
BaseKnock
April 29th, 2009
8:02 pm
WE STOLE A BASE!
Jeff321
April 29th, 2009
8:02 pm
I LOVE THE STOLEN BASE!
WOOOOOOO!!!!
bravefaninok
April 29th, 2009
8:03 pm
Stolen base….the kid is on tonight
Mixxo
April 29th, 2009
8:03 pm
Hey! We have a running game!
Run Heap Run
April 29th, 2009
8:03 pm
Who lit a fire under their butts? Because this? Is not the same ole same ole.
BaseKnock
April 29th, 2009
8:04 pm
I thought Ross got all of that one.
Tom O'Hawke
April 29th, 2009
8:04 pm
McFann
It only ate the posts that had your “ImageShack” link. Other than that, I haven’t lost one in a long time. However, it ate it every time I tried to send it(3).
BTW,I taught myself to type, after I had a computer for a while. Typing “strong” isn’t a problem. Getting used to the less/greater than symbols will take me a little time.
Run Heap Run
April 29th, 2009
8:04 pm
Could anyone here that? DOB?
Ew how embarrassing. I obviously know the difference in hear and here. At least I hope it’s obvious lol.
RC
April 29th, 2009
8:04 pm
hit and run? steals? taking the extra base? capitalizing on opponents mistakes? who is this team?! (and can they please stay?)
Epinephrine
April 29th, 2009
8:05 pm
The mysterious disappearance of Jason Heyward continues. How does no one have an update on this? Anyone?
Also, Mac doubling…good sign.
Embizzle
April 29th, 2009
8:05 pm
Keylargo… I have compared it to the 3 game winning rbi’s in the 8 wins that he’s played in… I’ve also compared it to the .105 average with 1 rbi, 3 runs, 6 SO’s, 3 BB’s, and 1 CS, and 0 SB’s from the lead-off position in the 10 losses the Braves have. Not so hot! So until he proves to everyone that he deserves to start everyday… maybe it is time for him to sit for a while.
propp
April 29th, 2009
8:05 pm
man, just missed hitting that one out. i keep saying THAT is our cleanup hitter
bravos2249
April 29th, 2009
8:05 pm
JJ going to be on the big FOX sat…Whoop Whoop
John
April 29th, 2009
8:06 pm
amazing things happen when u get guys on, and get them over
No, amazing things happen when you bench Kelly Johnson…
Tomas
April 29th, 2009
8:06 pm
At last. A stolen base for Schafer. Good aggresive baserunning today.
David O'Brien
April 29th, 2009
8:06 pm
You want to hear an amazing stat? That was only the SECOND unearned run the Braves have scored all season. Opponents had made just FIVE errors against them in 20 games.
So the Braves not only have very little offense, but have gotten very few breaks.
TnBrian
April 29th, 2009
8:06 pm
If that were Erstad in Jeff’s place there, he might have ended Wainwright’s career.
TJ
April 29th, 2009
8:06 pm
LOL @ Run Heap Run…You couldn’t “here” and I couldn’t “reed”….I didn’t see that until you came back and pointed it out….
bravos2249
April 29th, 2009
8:06 pm
Hitting and Running. Fast Top Half of Innings. Aggressive Base Running. Base Stealing.
Did Bobby not take his meds today?
TnBrian
April 29th, 2009
8:07 pm
John, that was halarious!
And Pujols takes a WHHHIIIFFFFF!
Mixxo
April 29th, 2009
8:07 pm
Dunno Run Heap Run, but if we keep this up, we’ll be alright. The hits will come.
Necromancer
April 29th, 2009
8:08 pm
Now, if the Braves play like this consistantly along with their good pitching(with the exception of Kawakami)then they will be contenders!
keylargo
April 29th, 2009
8:08 pm
Kotchman scores EASILY on that hit by Francoeur. He just stopped at third to let the RFer have a shot at him.
lmfao…..damnnnnnnnnnnnn bravefaninok
Hey man, I’m fighting the Negative Nellies. Anything is fair.
Stephen
April 29th, 2009
8:09 pm
Can any of you imagine if we’d drafted Pujols….
bravefaninok
April 29th, 2009
8:09 pm
bravos2249
April 29th, 2009
8:05 pm
JJ going to be on the big FOX sat…Whoop Whoop
watching JJ strike out albert made my day…he was really bringing it 94-96 on his heater.
Quick! Hurry!
April 29th, 2009
8:09 pm
OK, who put the speed in Bobby’s Gatoraid?
mbatl
April 29th, 2009
8:09 pm
Epinephrine, you’re right. I don’t expect a blow by blow description of everything that goes on at the high-A affiliate, but the lack of news on what’s up with top prospect Heyward (and obviously something is up) is just amazing.
RC
April 29th, 2009
8:10 pm
Hey, here’s a crazy idea. Let’s all be happy the team is playing well instead of trying to find some way to tie it back to how you don’t like Kelly Johnson. It’s getting pretty old, and the only thing I’ve got to say on the subject is I hope that he gets back on track soon.
Tom O'Hawke
April 29th, 2009
8:10 pm
McFann
I asked you before, how does that happen? Guess what? I think I found out the hard way.
Mixxo
April 29th, 2009
8:10 pm
Pheeeewwww!
LuisG
April 29th, 2009
8:10 pm
Did Molina had a chance to throw out Schafer?
bravefaninok
April 29th, 2009
8:11 pm
keylargo…I am with ya…kotchy gets a bad rap….really a solid young 1st baseman
bravos2249
April 29th, 2009
8:12 pm
LuisG
Yes he threw too high almost had him, but it was clear he was safe.
TJ
April 29th, 2009
8:13 pm
LuisG- the throw was high to second. It would have been closer, but I still think the kid had it stolen.
Quick! Hurry!
April 29th, 2009
8:13 pm
Seriously, why has Bobby hit and run twice tonight and sent a runner for a steal tonight? He hasn’t even offered to do that this year.
Input from the coaching staff? Is he reading the blog where people are slamming him for not trying to make something happen with the struggling offense?
RC
April 29th, 2009
8:14 pm
Stephen,
Considering where Pujols was drafted, every team in the majors can wonder what things would be like if they got him. The fact of the matter is that he was not well viewed as much of a prospect at all, and was only drafted because he played junior college ball near St. Louis, so they got a better look at him than most. Joe just told a story on TV that years ago St. Louis made a trade with the Royals where the Royals were to receive a “player to be named later”. St. Louis gave the Royals a list of players they could choose from and on that list….Albert Pujols.
keylargo
April 29th, 2009
8:14 pm
Embizzle – Good answer. I don’t mind someone with a differing opinion if they can back it up.
The fact remains that KJ is a very talented, team oriented player. He is just not a lead off man, but he did it for 20 games without BWCing. I look forward to having him back in the lineup hitting somewhere from 5th to 8th.
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LuisG
April 29th, 2009
8:14 pm
Thanks bravos2249 & TJ
Embizzle
April 29th, 2009
8:14 pm
Not “trying” to bash Kelly… was simply trying to congratulate Omar for his spendid play thus far. If he keeps playing like this for an extended period of time, why not pencil him in as the starting 2B based on his performance, and his performance alone. Regardless of anybody else’s performance.
Stephen
April 29th, 2009
8:14 pm
Yes, quick, he’s reading the blog from Garret Anderson’s black berry.
RC
April 29th, 2009
8:15 pm
Quick! Hurry!,
Maybe he realized that the tactics used up to this point haven’t been working and he is trying something different. Contrary to popular belief, Bobby has a pretty good idea what he’s doing.
TJ
April 29th, 2009
8:16 pm
They built the park just big enough to hold a couple of those fly balls tonight.
abwright
April 29th, 2009
8:16 pm
Looks like Vazquez is going to like Turner Field. He’s given up a bunch of fly balls that would, in a smaller park, have been home runs. At TF, his ERA just goes down a little bit more.
TJ
April 29th, 2009
8:16 pm
And you are welcome LuisG.
Embizzle
April 29th, 2009
8:17 pm
Keylargo… I agree with you on all fronts. He has loads of potential, and at times he has proven it. I wish he was hitting in the 7th hole and proving me wrong.
McFann Ô
April 29th, 2009
8:18 pm
Mac walked and scored!!
Tom O’Hawke–
I know what you mean about the great-than less-than signs. The old format’s method of using **’s was much simpler…
Don’t know why the posts go all bold sometimes. Might have something to do with leaving out the last >, but I’m not sure.
David O'Brien
April 29th, 2009
8:19 pm
Well there’s a web gem. Nice play by SS Brendan Ryan.
Run Heap Run
April 29th, 2009
8:19 pm
bravos2249
April 29th, 2009
8:19 pm
Well in 1999 Peavy was drafted in the 15th round.
Tom O'Hawke
April 29th, 2009
8:19 pm
“Great job on the italics, Tom O’Hawke!” McFann
Thanks, teach…
bravos2249
April 29th, 2009
8:20 pm
For the past 2 nights good play or not if that’s anyone other than a pitcher he doesn’t get them.
Mixxo
April 29th, 2009
8:20 pm
The Ryan kid can play some short. Second too.
bravos2249
April 29th, 2009
8:20 pm
* Except maybe Casey
MP31
April 29th, 2009
8:20 pm
we need to start winning on a consistant basis
get2dchopper
April 29th, 2009
8:21 pm
@bravos2249
Or Kotchman.
bravefaninok
April 29th, 2009
8:22 pm
Omar is far 2 valuable as our super utility player,his job is to spell these guys when needed.not saying he isn’t doing a great job leading off and playing 2nd.
get2dchopper
April 29th, 2009
8:22 pm
NVM beat me to it haha.
Stephen
April 29th, 2009
8:22 pm
Stop freeking diving when you don’t need to, seriously.
All these outfielders want is espn time.
TJ
April 29th, 2009
8:22 pm
He made that catch harder that it needed to be.
RC
April 29th, 2009
8:22 pm
Rasmus sure knows how to make the easy plays look hard.
David O'Brien
April 29th, 2009
8:22 pm
And another strong defensive play in the inning, by the RF Rasmus.
cabravesfan
April 29th, 2009
8:22 pm
Is it just me or does the Cards right fielder seem to make every ball hit his way a challenge to try to catch?
MP31
April 29th, 2009
8:22 pm
need to solidify our offense.
zmerk13
April 29th, 2009
8:22 pm
DOB,
My uncle was one Jeff Tweedy’s best friends in high school. Nice guy and I love his music. Great song choice!
cabravesfan
April 29th, 2009
8:23 pm
I guess it’s not just me
RC
April 29th, 2009
8:23 pm
Colby Rasmus = the new Jim Edmonds. Making every catch a web gem nominee!
Rob from SC
April 29th, 2009
8:23 pm
DOB
Anyway we DL Kawakami and let Hanson start on Tuesday
TnBrian
April 29th, 2009
8:24 pm
Does Chip have an elctric tickler on his seat during games? I kinda wish Joe would just say, SHUTUP, YOU BLABBERING FOOL!!
Tom O'Hawke
April 29th, 2009
8:24 pm
McFann
I’m not positive, but I think I left out the / sign.
vabravesfan
April 29th, 2009
8:25 pm
haha that first pitch to thurston..gamecast has it as right down the middle and was called a ball wtf
bravos2249
April 29th, 2009
8:25 pm
Omar may not need to start because of his ability to back up but with the amount of players we have it’s not as if if he needs to play 3rd or in the OF that Kelly can’t play 2nd. Now Omar isn’t going to start and everyone of us know it, no matter how good he or Prado hits they just won’t. If either do, I’d be stunned. Starting every now and then isn’t asking to much though. Especially if Kelly continues being inconsistent.
LuisG
April 29th, 2009
8:25 pm
RC: I was just going to suggest the same. I mean, I’m not watching the game, but I can actually imagine (after reading all of you) that guy faking those plays. Is Jim Edmonds a Cardinals’ fielding instructor or what?
TJ
April 29th, 2009
8:26 pm
OK, Tom O’Hawke (or McFann) what’s the deal with making the bold or italic text? Haven’t figured that out yet….
bravos2249
April 29th, 2009
8:26 pm
Boyer’s pitched like once for STL.
RC
April 29th, 2009
8:26 pm
Rob from SC,
I doubt we call Hanson up this soon, but I’m willing to bet that when/if Glavine is ready to come back Kawakami’s “arm fatigue” will suddenly become a DL-able malady.
Jurrjens4NLCY
April 29th, 2009
8:27 pm
Dear Braves, today is my birthday and after coming back from another very successful Improv show all I want for my B day is a Braves win (Title wouldnt be to bad either)
Run Heap Run
April 29th, 2009
8:28 pm
I’m surprised he hasn’t already hurt himself the way he sacrifices his body in the field. Geeze. Tough break for the Cards.