Mac’s back for big series
Philadelphia – So much for brotherly love. The cab driver who brought me from the airport informed me after I got into his beat-up vehicle on a muggy day in Philly and he pointed a little fan at me in the back seat, a little fan that literally had wires dangling from the roof, that’s when he informed me he had no air conditioning, that he had to put freon in it and hadn’t gotten around to it.
By then we were already pulling away from the terminal, and I was already nearly three hours late, and not about to say stop, let me walk back to the cab stand and get a real ride.
So we pull onto I-95 and, of course, it’s gridlock headed to downtown. An accident or something. Horrible, stop-and-go traffic on a steamy day with no AC.
And that’s when I thought, this is one of those payback days for any time I’ve ever been rude or short-tempered after getting no sleep or whatever.
I’ll keep this brief before we get into Braves talk and Brian McCann saga. Suffice to say, it’s already been a long day. I checked into my hotel more than seven hours after leaving my house at 6:30 a.m. for my 8:30 a.m. flight. A flight that was delayed nearly 2-1/2 hours.
Then the bags were late, as they often are at the Philly airport. Then, the cab with no AC and the traffic snarl on I-95. The upshot of it: I check in at 1:45 p.m., covered in a lovely sheen of sweat and exhaust fumes, instead of the expected 11 a.m. arrival.
Got an hour to get a new blog out, eat some room service pizza, and not shower unless this blog comes out faster than I think it will. Then it’s off to the ballpark and pray for no rain. I really think someone might die if Bowman (he was on same flight as me) and I have to sit through a long rain delay.
Recognize this guy?
♣ OK the stuff you care about: Braves are only two games behind the division-leading Phillies, and we’re expecting McCann to be in the lineup tonight after giving his new prescription sports glasses and hockey goalie helmet mast a trial run last night in a rehab game at Triple-A Gwinnett. He laced a double in his first at-bat in the glasses, and also drew a walk and threw out a runner.
Mac couldn’t have picked a better team to face in his first games back from the DL. He’s hit .343 with 23 extra-base hits (eight homers), 35 RBI and a 1.047 OPS in his past 39 games against the Phillies, including .366 with four homers and 15 RBI in his past 12 games.
He had two homers and five RBI in the three-game series to start the season at Philly’s corporate-bank ballpark, where the dry eye condition first surfaced, the condition that eventually landed McCann on the DL after a 2-for-26, nine-game skid dropped his batting average to .195.
As much as they’ve missed McCann’s bat in the cleanup spot, imagine if this would’ve happened a year ago, when the Braves’ backup catcher was Corkey Miller, and Clint Sammons was struggling mightily with flaws in his swing that he’s since corrected.
Instead of having the Corkster handling the catching while Mac was DL’d, the Braves had David Ross, who’s hit .298 with three homers, nine RBI and a .411 OBP in 47 at-bats and played exceptional defense. He’s got a cannon and a quick release.
Ross signed a two-year, $3 million deal this winter, and I was one of those that raised eyebrows when that was announced. But I was wrong. That’s a smart deal that’s already paid dividends for the Braves.
♣ Chipper’s hitting streak: We’re talking about his rather stunning 27-game hitting streak against the Phillies, which he’ll resume tonight ater missing the last game of the season-opening series with a bruised thumb and hand.
This is one of those obscure stats that goes unnoticed until it reaches the record-flirting lengths that Chipper’s taken this one to.
He’s hit .387 with 24 extra-base hits (11 homers), 25 RBIs and 20 walks for a 1.383 OPS during his 27-game streak against the Phillies, which began on April 5, 2007.
Trent McCotter of the SABR records committee sent me an e-mail to tell me that it’s the longest streak by a Braves player against any opponent since at least 1954, which is as far back as he’d taken the research. Next were Dale Murphy’s 24-game against the Cubs (1981-83) and 22-game streaks by Hank Aaron (vs. St. Louis) and three other Braves — Eddie Mathews, Ralph Garr, Marcus Giles — who had theirs against the Cubs.
McCotter said it’s also the longest such streak by any player against the Phillies in that time frame, ahead of 25-gamers by Hall of Fame players Orlando Cepeda and Pete Rose.
If Chipper plays and hits in each game in this three-game series, McCotter said he’ll have just the sixth 30-game streak in the majors against one opponent since 1954. The longest in that span was Vlad Guerrero’s 44-game vs. Texas, and next-longest after that was Ken Griffey Jr.’s 35-game streak against Cleveland.
The only blemish, as it were, on Chipper’s streak: The Braves have played 37 games against the Phillies during his 27-game hitting streak. So he missed 10, most or all because of injuries.
♣ Speaking of streaks: I didn’t realize until I was going through Casey Kotchman’s day-by-days that he hasn’t made an error in 71 games since being traded to the Braves in the Mark Teixeira deal last July.
Kotchman hit a dreadful .149 with no homers, five RBI and a .458 OPS inh is first 22 games for the Braves. In 49 games since then, he’s hit .316 with three homers, 21 RBI and an .833 OPS.
No, he doesn’t have the power you ideally want from a first baseman, particularly in a lineup that doesn’t have a lot of pure power at other traditional power positions. (By the way, how would another of Tex’s typical slow starts being playing in Atlanta about now?)
But Kotchman is contributing with the bat lately in addition to that superb defense. In his past 18 games, he’s hit .355 with nine doubles, a homer and a .960 OPS, though he has just four RBI in that stretch.
The Braves have the second-fewest homers (one) from first basemen (Kotchman just hit his first yesterday at Florida), leaving only the Dodgers and Giants without a homer from 1B among all major league teams.
More importantly, the Braves still have the fewest RBI from first baseman with just seven. No other team in the majors has fewer than 11, and the average from the position is 18 RBI in the NL and 19 in the AL.
But, like I said, he’s shown some encouraging signs lately, at least. And I’ll bet you that tonight’s Philly starter Cole Hamels would rather face another first baseman other than Kotchman.
Have you forgotten? He’s got those inexplicable numbers against the Phillies’ lefty ace — Kotchman is 4-for-9 with three homers against Hamels. Yes, three homers in nine at-bats against Hamels.
Chipper, by the way, is 5-for-15 with two homers against Hamels, and McCann is 8-for-21 with four walks and a .480 OBP against him.
The Braves might need all the offense they can get from Chipper, McCann, Kotchman and everyone else, because Jo-Jo Reyes is starting for them, and he’s had his troubles against the Phillies, for sure.
Reyes is 0-2 with a 7.65 ERA in four games (three starts) against the Phillies, with six homers allowed in 13-1/3 innings of the three starts. He’s given up eight runs and four homers in six innings of his last two games at Citizens Bank Park.
My advice: Pitch carefully not only to big Ryan Howard, but also to that little Victorino fella.
Yes, Shane the Braves Killer has hit .342 with six triples, five homers, 18 RBI and 24 runs in is past 27 games against the Braves, and the Phillies won 20 of those 27. He also had a memorable collision with McCann that left the catcher with a concussion last summer.
♦ Alright, we’re outta time. I just wanted to mention that the only major league qualifier with a higher RISP average than Yunel Escobar’s .517 is none other than Andruw Jones, hitting .636 with RISP for the Rangers, albeit in only 11 such at-bats in his part-time role…. Oh, and Chipper is hitting .395 with an 1.176 OPS in 10 road games, compared to .200 (8-for-40) with a .671 OPS in 12 home games.
We’ve got to get to the ballpark. Take us out, Townes.
“IF I NEEDED YOU” by Townes Van Zandt
If I needed you would you come to me,
Would you come to me, and ease my pain?
If you needed me
I would come to you
I’d swim the seas for to ease your pain
In the night forlorn the morning’s born
And the morning shines with the lights of love
You will miss sunrise if you close your eyes
That would break my heart in two
The lady’s with me now since I showed her how
To lay her lily hand in mine
Loop and Lil agree she’s a sight to see
And a treasure for the poor to find
1,977 comments Add your comment
eatPhillie
May 8th, 2009
3:06 pm
Cole’s back!
Gummy Bears...Bouncing here and there and everywhere....THEY ARE THE GUMMY BEARS!!!!
May 8th, 2009
3:08 pm
1st?
Gummy Bears...Bouncing here and there and everywhere....THEY ARE THE GUMMY BEARS!!!!
May 8th, 2009
3:09 pm
I feel sorry for DOB today.
1. He is sweaty
2. He is tired
3. Hungry
4. Sleepy
5. Has to share his blog with Carol Roberts
6. Hasnt seen Wolverine yet
7. Probably wont see Star Trek tonight
8. Has something against Eagle’s Deli for some reason
flange1
May 8th, 2009
3:10 pm
Thanks for the new blog DOB!
Did you see that X is coming to the Variety Playhouse Sat June 13?
ease19
May 8th, 2009
3:12 pm
I’m shocked that no one “sees” this.
Lew – Seriously?
David O'Brien
May 8th, 2009
3:12 pm
Flange1, saw that. You should go, they still sound awesome. Saw them at Tabernacle couple or three years back.
I got PJ Harvey tix, and we’re getting Steve Earle tix when they go on sale Tuesday
Chop Chop
May 8th, 2009
3:13 pm
Looks like Mac’s glasses are making him a little cranky (and have a hankering for some fast food).
ncscoots
May 8th, 2009
3:15 pm
Your looking at CAREER #’s! I dont give a F%$@ what he did in ‘06, ‘07, ‘08.
See, this is exactly the kind of retort I was looking for on the the last blog. Facts? F%$@ ‘em. LOL
Thanks, Andy, that gets me back to blog I know and love.
Willy Wally
May 8th, 2009
3:16 pm
Nice having Lisa Loeb back at catcher tonight.
Chop Chop
May 8th, 2009
3:18 pm
This is what will happen during his next golf outing with Frenchy.
Gummy Bears...Bouncing here and there and everywhere....THEY ARE THE GUMMY BEARS!!!!
May 8th, 2009
3:19 pm
LOL< LMFAO at willy wally
YOU SAY, YOU ONLY HEAR WHAT I WANT TOOOOOOO……
Frank from KS
May 8th, 2009
3:21 pm
WOW.
Sorry to hear of your day so far DOB…..but it wouldn’t surprise me with all the luck you’ve had today…… if you had to go through a long rain delay…(Lol).
Sorry, couldn’t resist.
Well….now that Mac’s back and (hopefully) Glavine coming back soon……it looks like MAYBE the Braves are coming around to being at full-strength…..which I think is definately good news for the Bravos.
Gummy Bears...Bouncing here and there and everywhere....THEY ARE THE GUMMY BEARS!!!!
May 8th, 2009
3:22 pm
Does Mac have a show on E! like Lisa Loeb.
Willy Wally
May 8th, 2009
3:22 pm
Fine Andy, we’ll throw out track records, we’ll just go the way you prefer: by who’s hotter over every 5 game stretch. Do you really want to know who that is? It’s KJ, not Infante.
Over the last 5 games, KJ is hitting .385, .467, .462
Over the last 5 games, Omar is hitting .333, .381, .333
GO WITH THE HOT HAND!
ncscoots
May 8th, 2009
3:23 pm
I was kinda hoping McCann would show up with some of those Kareem specs, the big old goggle-eyed alien-from-planet-57 type, you know? These look too hip, too cool, too chi-chi. They don’t give you that “I’m a geezle-eyed ballplayer, what’s it to you?” vibe.
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
3:23 pm
As a Kelly Johnson advocate, Willy Wally is quickly becoming my favorite blogger haha
Frank from KS
May 8th, 2009
3:25 pm
Willy Wally re: your 3:16 pm post
LMAO
Lars Taint
May 8th, 2009
3:25 pm
Willy Wally – Do you even look at the numbers you are about to post before you post them?
Runner on third, career: .275, .354, .475
Man on third, less than 2 out, career: .388, .415, .672
Man on third, two outs, career: .351, .448, .608
If KJ hits .388 with a man on third with less than 2 outs and .351 with a man on third and two outs, then how could the overall average with a man on third be .275? As with most of the posts I have read from you, the math just doesn’t add up.
Lew
May 8th, 2009
3:26 pm
ease19-No, It was said with much sarcasm and a huge sense of irony.
ncscoots
May 8th, 2009
3:29 pm
Actually, as I remember, WW isn’t really that big a fan of Johnson’s, and he’s certainly made posts in the past that point out the kid’s flaws. He just has a tough time letting illogical and flawed arguments pass by unattended, regardless of point of view or side of argument. Thank the gods.
Chop Chop
May 8th, 2009
3:29 pm
Mac’s glasses look more like the ones on Lewis from “Revenge of the Nerds”.
Frank from KS
May 8th, 2009
3:31 pm
Chop Chop
Revenge of the Nerds II was my favorite out of that series of movies.
That’s the one with Courtney-Thorne Smith and Lewis ends up with her in the end.
Willy Wally
May 8th, 2009
3:31 pm
If KJ hits .388 with a man on third with less than 2 outs and .351 with a man on third and two outs, then how could the overall average with a man on third be .275? As with most of the posts I have read from you, the math just doesn’t add up. (LARS TAINT)
They’re from baseball-reference. The numbers do make sense, I just didn’t write them clearly. here’s an attempt at rephrasing:
Runner on third, career: .275, .354, .475 (this means a runner on third and no runners on any other bases)
Man on third, less than 2 out, career: .388, .415, .672 (this means runner on third, and also perhaps on first and/or second as well, with less than 2 outs)
Man on third, two outs, career: .351, .448, .608 (this means runner on third, and also perhaps on first and/or second as well, with 2 outs)
TnBrian
May 8th, 2009
3:32 pm
Anybody know what Hamels fastball is topping out at right now? It wouldn’t matter so much if he didn’t have that changeup. I believe he was at 87-88 mph his last start, so that might be good for our hitters. I agree with DOB on Reyes…we need some runs, early!
RC
May 8th, 2009
3:34 pm
So basically Kelly stinks if there is a runner on third and not a runner on 1st or 2nd?
Chop Chop
May 8th, 2009
3:34 pm
You see, if Willy Wally is going to take up the defense of Kelly against people who are unable to sift through stats and figure out that, dear Lord, Kelly’s not a bad baseball player, then I will damn well take up arms against this Lisa Loeb/Mac glasses comparison. Look at the glasses, for God’s sake! Mac’s not wearing full dark frames. It makes me absolutely sick that someone would be able to completely screw up such a comparison. Someone needs to make an Eyeglasses Reference page that I can just post the link to so I can smack down ‘tards (tenured or otherwise) who apparently cannot distinguish between frames!
Dammit.
Turtsnap
May 8th, 2009
3:34 pm
I know how to get a new blog posted…. I post a blog on the old one, and WHAALAA, here it is…..
Sorry about your luck DOB. I took about 15 trips to Philly last year, but none like the one you described, although I had a few bad ones myself. My luck would be getting stuck in the Philly airport trying to get back home to Atlanta.
Gilmore
May 8th, 2009
3:36 pm
How bout the job David Ross has done in place of Heap?
Much better than expected.
CB
May 8th, 2009
3:36 pm
ncscoots same fellow who said Omar-Kelly subject had been run into the ground telling his opinion four minutes later. Don’t you love it, don’t you?
Chop Chop
May 8th, 2009
3:38 pm
TnBrian,
Look at this page. It will show you the average velocity on Cole Hamels’ fastball back to some starts in ‘07. As far as this season goes, his fastball appears to have been right at 90 mph in his last start.
Jersey Gil
May 8th, 2009
3:41 pm
DOB..Did fly US AIR???/ That the worst airline ever….From all the Braves Fan in this area , we are sorry for the treatment of that Cab driver.
ncscoots
May 8th, 2009
3:42 pm
CB, Johnson ought to be getting residuals for all the hits he generates on the blog, LOL. There certainly don’t seem to be many here on the fence about the guy.
And I’m as bad about stoking that fire as anyone, so I shouldn’t be talking, I guess. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve publicly said, “That’s my last post about Kelly Johnson.” Lied every time.
Willy Wally
May 8th, 2009
3:42 pm
You got that right, Scoots. I really don’t like KJ. See, the reality is I really don’t like anyone and I don’t like to conversate. I just like to argue, and I’m a coward. So I come on here everyday to pick fights, but I don’t do it with folks smarter than me. So, although I don’t really like KJ, I see a whole bunch of smart folks backing up KJ. I know that won’t be a fun fight, and it’s one I might lose, and even if I won, it would take far too much effort to win. But I need to fight, and the fight of the day is KJ, and I see a whole bunch of really dumb fools trashing KJ with really ignorant arguments, and the bully in me knows I can win this fight, and I can win it pretty handily without exerting much of an effort at all. So that’s the fight I pick that day. Tomorrow, I might just flip, and take on all the KJ lovers, but that’s only if and inevitably when the smart KJ lovers dumb themselves down to my level by acting like KJ is far better than his reality.
TnBrian
May 8th, 2009
3:46 pm
Chop Chop, appreciate it. Hamels at 90mph with that change, if he’s hitting his spots, is one of the toughest pitchers in baseball. Seems like, or I know, he’s overmatched our guys more than Santana ever has. I’d make him work his butt off in the 1st inning if possible. Need to see what he’s got before we try and hit him out of the game first.
Willy Wally
May 8th, 2009
3:46 pm
Chop Chop, stop showing your age with the Revenge of the Nerds comment. How friggin’ dated is that reference? Half this blog was born like 10 years after that movie came out. The other half was born about 60 years before that movie came out.
flange1
May 8th, 2009
3:47 pm
WW,
Love your strategy!
How about taking on the BMac to 1B folks next?
Chop Chop
May 8th, 2009
3:48 pm
I know, man. Being 29 sucks. I’m too damn old.
richbrave
May 8th, 2009
3:49 pm
GWINNETT:
HITTING:
DIORY HERNANDEZ:
2B, 18 G, 69 AB, 7 R, 25 H, 9 2B, 0 3B, 0 HR, 14 RBI, 34 TB, 7 BB, 7 SO, 2 SB, 2 CS, .436 OBP, .493 SLG, .362 AVG, .929 OPS, 5 E.
NOTABLE:
5 errors, yikes. Must be taking lessons from the lumbering Cuban. Then again maybe not, as BARBARO only has one, a decided improvement over his RICHMOND days. Of course, he’s listed as a DH, but I note there’s no 1B on the current roster either. I remember some errors for HERNANDEZ here in RICHMOND when he was called up last year also. Obviously no improvement to date. Batting .400 against lefties, .352 against righties in 54 AB’s. DAMMED good hitting either way. PHENOM status with men on(.500) and in scoring position(.667), but only hitting .222 when behind in the count. Singles hitter with a bad glove and vunerable to strikes in the zone when the count is negative. Most ML pitchers will have a field day. Lots of work to do.
STARTING PITCHING:
TOMMY HANSON:
6 G, 1-3 record, 1.65 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 32.2 IP, 21 H, 8 R, 6 ER, 1 HR, 1 HB, 12 BB, 48 SO.
NOTABLE:
Have mercy on the IL hitters. When’s the call-up? Is there an options deadline? Day after….
CHARLIE MORTON:
5 G(starts tonight), 4.15 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 26.0 IP, 24 H, 12 R, 12 ER, 2 HR, 1 HB, 8 BB, 30 SO.
NOTABLE:
CHARLIE, CHARLIE….. Consistancy where is your glory? My man MORTON has all the tools, I’ve seen them many times, but his inconsistancy is killing him. And I think he’s becoming prime trade bait. There has to be some other club who thinks they’ve got the magic formula for solving his problem. If he doesn’t rebound strong this season, his days are numbered in THIS organization. 5.21 in April, 1.29 in May. He needs back to back solid starts. He can be dominating just as HANSON is, but….6.59 against lefties ouch – 1.46 agin’ righties. 5.06 behind in the count. 0.00 with the bases empty, 10.13 with runners on, and 23.14 with runners in scoring position – unhorrible which is beyond horrible. All point to the old horse-collar when things get tight. PANIC CITY. CHARLIE, ya’ gotta’ believe my man, in yourself that is.
KRIS MEDLEN:
6 G, 5 GS, 1.17 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, 30.2 IP, 17 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 0 HR, 0 HB, 7 BB, 38 SO.
NOTABLE:
Outstanding line. Great hits to IP ratio and BB-SO as well. No hit batsmen, and 0 HR’s!!!! Lefties, righties makes no difference. He mows ‘um all down. 0.53 vs. left-handers, 1.98 vs. righties. WHEW!!!! Behind in the count 0.00, 0.77 ahead, pick your poison. Bases empty 0.00, runners on – 3.00, and in scoring position – 5.06, but he’s only been in that position 5.1 innings total. When ATLANTA comes calling he’ll be ready. Go get ‘um KRIS.
David O'Brien
May 8th, 2009
3:49 pm
McCann’s in the LINEUP, batting fifth. G. Anderson hitting cleanup
Chop Chop
May 8th, 2009
3:50 pm
I think Lisa Loeb hit it big when I was, what, 14? I’d seen and done so much back then. Oh, I’d done a lot. I was the Shawn Kemp of freshmen.
ncscoots
May 8th, 2009
3:50 pm
WWW, re your 3:42…man, I hope I didn’t insult you earlier. Meant it as a compliment.
Choppinmama
May 8th, 2009
3:50 pm
Jersey Gil: thanks for the shoutout to mothers. I’ll be posting as Choppinmother on Sunday. Have fun at the game!
David O'Brien
May 8th, 2009
3:51 pm
Before I head down to clubhouse (typing this as it’s being written on the board in pressbox):
1. Infante, 2B
2. Escobar, SS
3. Chipper, 3B
4. G. Anderson, LF
5. McCann, C
6. Francoeur, RF
7. Kotchman, 1B
8. Schafer, CF
9. Reyes, LHP
the real Andy
May 8th, 2009
3:52 pm
just bc it hasnt been said in a while – go Braves!
P-Town Brave
May 8th, 2009
3:53 pm
I hate to burst all you guys’ bubble, but in all reality BOTH Kelly and Omar should be in the lineup tonight…
If we’re going based on the hot hand, the numbers, and just simply stats against Hamels, Yunel should be sitting as he is a cool 1 for 16 career against the Phillies lefty.
As I stated last night, Hamels’ splits lead ppl to believe we should stack the lineup w/ lefties as his changeup is more devastating to RHH.
Like I stated last night, Casey, Chipper, BMac, and Omar should be LOCKS for the lineup as they are all hitting .300+ against Hamels.
Finally, the other reason…I don’t want Bobby to feel like putting Kelly back into the leadoff spot again and watch him regress…HE should know better by now!
Like I said, this would be a decent lineup against Hamels:
Infante ss
Kotchman 1b
Jones 3b
McCann c
Anderson lf
Francoeur rf
Johnson 2b
Schafer cf
Reyes p
richbrave
May 8th, 2009
3:54 pm
LEW:
KOTCHMAN. RISP .217 per THE HARDBALL TIMES. Doesn’t sound right to me. Would sure love to see a split on the RISP figure for the season. Bet its improving. Maybe DAVE has access to such info as our resident INSIDER.
Chop Chop
May 8th, 2009
3:54 pm
Okay. I was the Travis Henry of freshmen. That’s a more recent reference.
(I did own a pair of Shawn Kemp Reeboks back then, though.)
Choppinmama
May 8th, 2009
3:54 pm
McFann: What a good guy to sign for fans, huh? Did he fumble for the ball, or see it right from your hand to his? LOL! He’d better watch out, seems to be lots of folks that want to shuffle him over to 1st. Hope he’s got his hot bat in the rack and his arm wound up for the foreseeable future.
And the win streak goes on!
Mike in Savannah
May 8th, 2009
3:55 pm
OMG are you guys going to argue over this kind of stuff? Stats can be used to show bias from one side to another, no matter what you’re arguing. Geez…
matt_T
May 8th, 2009
3:56 pm
Amazing that after the awful play the past few weeks that they could be in first after the weekend series. Further proof that the season is long and don’t panic should be the team mantra.
DOB-
You going to MASTODON at Center Stage next Friday?
the real Andy
May 8th, 2009
3:58 pm
remember that bumper sticker from the 80s – Go Braves (and then in smaller print) and take the Falcons with you.
Kevin in Chatty
May 8th, 2009
3:58 pm
Am I the only one who does not feel confident with Jo Jo Reyes coming to the mound tonight? Surely someone like Medlen or Hanson is a better option.
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
3:59 pm
P-Town
I sent you an e-mail re the internet tv…
Dominique Wilkins
May 8th, 2009
4:01 pm
Richbrave, you forgot to mention the excellent start turned in by Jerome Gamble last night (gotta think the dude loved pitching to Mac)
http://minorsandmajors.com/2009/630/gamble-dealing-gwinnet
Jersey Gil
May 8th, 2009
4:03 pm
Thanks Carrol…For the Line up…Dob is problaly in Luke, having a Cheese Steak…
richbrave
May 8th, 2009
4:04 pm
K in CHATTY:
Well, at least an unknown. We’ve SEEN the results for JoJO vs. the FILTHIES. Gives you a quesy feeling in the pit of your stomach doesn’t it? You are not alone brother.
Renegator
May 8th, 2009
4:06 pm
Looks like we’ve got a full-time platoon going at 2B. Couldn’t even make it through a month with KJ before he is religated to a platoon situation.
It’s really too bad our HOF manager can’t see that KJ is a real asset to this team when he is hitting down in the line-up (6th or 7th).
richbrave
May 8th, 2009
4:06 pm
‘NIQUE W:
Just skimmin’ my man. Takes way too long to list them all. Left out REDMOND too.
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
4:07 pm
We’re extremly luck to be just 2 games out of first with the way we’ve played the last 3 weeks (Excluding the 2 Game series at Ft. Liquordale)
Maybe we get out of our funk this roadtrip with a series win against Philly, gotta take 2 of 3
I have a feeling that one of these games will get rained out…
And better Yet I hope everyone on here agrees with me that It will be imperative for our Awfense to come out and get a couple of early runs fo Jo-Jo to play with…He’s gonna need some breathing room because the ball is gonna carry tonight at CBP
Bubdylan
May 8th, 2009
4:08 pm
Blog
Willy Wally
May 8th, 2009
4:08 pm
Scoots, absolutely no offense taken at all. I was just being honest/comical in response about the reality of my blogging style.
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
4:10 pm
Yes, I actually like this lineup against “King Cole” Hamels
Also I like GA Sandwiched in between Chipper and B-Macc, Expect Hamels and the Philly pitching staff to go right at GA because of the man hitting behind him…
A good series from GA is imperative if the Braves want to take 2 of 3 or better from Philly…
3trees
May 8th, 2009
4:11 pm
richbrave – Thanks for the scouting updates. Medlen is sounding like a competitor with a bone to pick w/hitters and that’s a good thing. Maybe he needs to tutor Charlie?
flange – I’ll be going to see X. Maybe I’ll see you there. I’ll be the dumb looking guy in front of the speakers who’s always asking folks to repeat themselves.
DOB – my condolences, I lived there for a short time. It can be sultry and the roads are usually bad, but that’s true for all of PA.
Go Braves!
ncscoots
May 8th, 2009
4:12 pm
OK, good deal, WW. Whew, LOL.
Jackie Treehorn
May 8th, 2009
4:12 pm
This lineup is more like it. I have to say, being only two games back after losing Mac for that stretch, things could be a lot worse.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
4:13 pm
Just to chime in..one of the best airlines is Southwest…they don’t charge you extra for anything.
TnBrian
May 8th, 2009
4:15 pm
Renegator, outside of last year’s second half, what has Kelly really done? I’m not saying he should be bench warmer for the rest of the year, but Infante is so much more consistant. Sure, KJ will tease you with some power every once in awhile, but too dang inconsistant to be a regular, especially in a lineup that’s been struggling.
Chop Chop
May 8th, 2009
4:16 pm
Here’s an interesting article by Jason Whitlock regarding the role of sports journalists.
Serge
May 8th, 2009
4:19 pm
So let me get this straight. Kelly Johnson is hitting .389 in May. (Higher than Infante and Anderson)
but Anderson hits cleanup,. Boy that ..167Avg is something
Jersey Gil
May 8th, 2009
4:19 pm
I have my filling that the KID going yard tonight….
Shadetree
May 8th, 2009
4:22 pm
This is like opening night. Finally the lineup we’ve been waiting for. Go Braves!!!!
Did anyone see the MLB network announcer that called the Atl fans the worse in sports.
DAP
May 8th, 2009
4:23 pm
its comforting to see mac in there…
Thrillhouse44
May 8th, 2009
4:26 pm
Am I sensing optimism? Am I in the right place?
ncscoots
May 8th, 2009
4:28 pm
its comforting to see mac in there…
I got even money that some in-game blogger yells for him to get his eyes cut again, after the first popup.
N8
May 8th, 2009
4:28 pm
From the topic I started on the other blog, to the guys who responded, I just want to be clear. Wanting Mac at 1B has little to nothing to do with his defensive ability behind the plate.
It’s that I think he is a VERY viable cleanup hitting option, but when he sits for as many games as he does, not only are we losing what seemingly will be our future leader of the team (our future “Chipper” if you will), but our cleanup hitter.
I don’t like that. We went through the same crap with Javy. It’s the down side of having a great hitting catcher, I guess.
But like I said, it’s more about LOVING how he hits when healthy, and one way to keep his knees from giving out and keeping him more “fresh” for an entire season is to hit him out from behind the plate.
I realize that by having a damn fine backup in Ross, that one could argue that we don’t actually lose that production. But make no mistake, nobody is pitching around Ross, nor is he affecting the lineup the way Mac will/would/does.
Mac is basically our best hitter, no offense to Chipper. But based on the past two years, I want Mac up with the game on the line. Though it’s VERY close. When healthy, Chipper is not only arguably the best Braves hitter, but one of MLB’s better hitters. I’m counting “availablity” into the mix as well.
This is now Mac’s team, IMO.
So why not do what we can do to get him in the lineup 150+ times? Seems too simple to me.
oldschool
May 8th, 2009
4:29 pm
Final scorre tonite- phillies 9 -4 over the braves
J Dub
May 8th, 2009
4:29 pm
Does anyone else find it ironic that McCann’s optometrists name is Dr. David Ross?
ZC Rider
May 8th, 2009
4:35 pm
Mac can’t play first tonight, Kotchman loves to hit Hamels. Also, he isn’t a first basemen. It’s not as easy as it looks. If he fails to pick one throw in the dirt, he has offset his offensive contributions.
PWHjort
May 8th, 2009
4:36 pm
DOB,
What is Escobar hitting with RISP in, say, the past 15 games? I could be off base, but it seems like he was on a tear with RISP to start the year but has since declined in that category.
Daybed Wagmoe
May 8th, 2009
4:36 pm
“[McCann] laced a double in his first at-bat in the glasses, and also drew a walk and threw out a runner.”
That’s great news DOB, but let’s hope that he didn’t get them from the same doctor that prescribed Manny’s prescription.
Original Jon
May 8th, 2009
4:37 pm
oldschool, i think the score will be more like 3-2 Braves win. Reyes flip flop act should now land on him having a good game while Hamels is trying to come back from hurting his ankle.
keylargo
May 8th, 2009
4:37 pm
Renegator, outside of last year’s second half, what has Kelly really done? I’m not saying he should be bench warmer for the rest of the year, but Infante is so much more consistant. Sure, KJ will tease you with some power every once in awhile, but too dang inconsistant to be a regular, especially in a lineup that’s been struggling. TnBrian
Your looking at CAREER #’s! I dont give a F%$@ what he did in ‘06, ‘07, ‘08.
See, this is exactly the kind of retort I was looking for on the the last blog. Facts? F%$@ ‘em. LOL
Andy
Now there’s two rings of the needed three to open a circus.
N8
May 8th, 2009
4:37 pm
I also want to point out, that I’m not advocating Mac moving to first base tonight, hell, not even this season. I’m thinking more along the lines of next year. I wouldn’t expect him to go all “Salty” on us and do it mid-season.
Chop Chop
May 8th, 2009
4:39 pm
If McCann isn’t at first tonight, I quit. I’m done. I can’t abide Bobby’s lunacy. It’s over.
Interested Observer
May 8th, 2009
4:40 pm
DOB, do you know if McCann ordered more than one pair of these glasses? Considering what it took to get these, it might be wise to have a back-up pair handy in case the originals get broken or something.
ZC Rider
May 8th, 2009
4:42 pm
He has a back-up pair
Andy
May 8th, 2009
4:42 pm
The I have tried to make (unsuccessfully i admit) is that while Infante’s career #’s are inferior I believe that he has improved as a player to the point that if given the opportunity (say like the opportunity that KJ has been given the past 2+ years) he will be able to put up very respectable #’s that far out reach his career averages. The point is I think he has IMPROVED. He is a better ballplayer now than what he was with Detroit or even last season with us (remember he missed ST last year and the start of the season with a broken hand). Certainly I think if KJ were to get back in the lineup he will pick up his #’s and put together a respectable, albeit streaky, season. All I am saying is that you cannot put too much FUTURE stock on PAST #’s. Hopefully they will both be able to contribute from here on out through the rest of the season.
Mitchie-san
May 8th, 2009
4:44 pm
Absolutley, N8. If anyone thinks you (or anyone else) meant meant moving Mac to first tonight or anytime soon, they are crazy.
Hillbilly
May 8th, 2009
4:44 pm
“Does anyone else find it ironic that McCann’s optometrists name is Dr. David Ross?” –J Dub
Just as long as his name isn’t David Roth, I’m cool with it.
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
4:46 pm
Of course he doesn’t have a back up pair, the company couldn’t even one pair right, why the heck would we think they could send a second pair that was correct?
Hillbilly
May 8th, 2009
4:47 pm
[i]I think of all the hanging sliders that I missed [/i]
[i]but then my eyesight was never quite like this!!! [/i]
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
4:47 pm
Jo-Jo’s First turn through the lineup will be indicative of how the game goes I think….
RC
May 8th, 2009
4:48 pm
Mac has been terrible in his past few plate appearances. Bobby should go with the hot hand and play Ross tonight.
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
4:49 pm
Jo-Jo is usually good until the 5th/6th, I wouldn’t be worried about the first time through the lineup.
P-Town Brave
May 8th, 2009
4:49 pm
Question:
Why would the Braves ever consider moving McCann to 1b when not only do we have Kotchman for the forseeable future, but we also have two talented players in Freeman and Rodriguez that will be ready in the next 2-3 years?
Also, I’m not saying its going to happen tonight, but I have a real good feeling that Garret goes yard sometime this weekend.
ncscoots
May 8th, 2009
4:51 pm
Andy, roger that. The Braves need both Johnson and Infante to play well this year.
Piedmont Blues (formerly BravesFan InRockies)
May 8th, 2009
4:54 pm
N8,
How do you keep Mac in the lineup for 150+ games a year? Why, Bobby tried to do that in 2008 …
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
4:54 pm
The Washington Captiols and Pitts. Penguins are going to have to play back to back playoff games because of Yanni, the WWE, and Dane Cook. How sad is it that those three factors screw up a NHL hockey playoff series, lol.
flange1
May 8th, 2009
4:55 pm
N8,
I won’t argue that the PHILOSOPHY of moving Mac to 1B makes sense. That is you build the team around a powerful 4 hole hitter and get him as many at bats as possible.
In my mind, the same thing could be said about moving Chipper to 1B to save him from injury. To get him more at bats…
But learning a new position is not easy at the ML level.
My preference would be to try to to make Mac a complimentary hitter, not the main man.
We could do this by adding a real clean-up hitter.
If this team could add a real RH power hitter in the 4 slot, then MAC, Frenchy and KJ could hit 5,6,7 with Schafer and Yunel and Chipper at 1, 2 and 3, the line up would be fairly balanced and folks would be in proper positions.
Just a different perspective
P-Town Brave
May 8th, 2009
4:57 pm
CA-
Just sent you a reply back with the instructions…Enjoy!
Chop Chop
May 8th, 2009
4:58 pm
With all the talk about hot hands and hot bats, maybe Roger needs to light up some feet so we can get some hot feet on the basepaths?
Andy
May 8th, 2009
4:58 pm
Agreed. BTW, I will be going to a different name. I am using the same name as someone else, so out of respect, I will simply change.
Lastly, with this Braves team it is going to take contributions from all 25 guys on the roster to have an ultimately successful season. We have to exhaust all of our resources. Here’s to us continuing a good road trip and hopefully getting at least two of three from both Philly and the Mets! Go Braves.
TB
May 8th, 2009
4:59 pm
So who’s correct on the lineup, DOB or Carroll? Both posted at 3:51pm, but have Mac in different spots.
P-Town Brave
May 8th, 2009
4:59 pm
Flange-
Thats why I would have absolutely LOVED to have Jason Bay in the lineup…can you imagine a lineup w/ him protecting Chipper in it…
Of course, then again at this point, it would be more like Chipper protecting him.
Piedmont Blues (formerly BravesFan InRockies)
May 8th, 2009
4:59 pm
flange1,
The ideal solution would be to let Heap DH in all the interleague road games. With occasional days off during the remainder of the schedule, that should still keep him away from catching for 30 or so games (so his legs are fresher) while keeping his bat in the lineup for 145+ games.
Of course, Chipper will probably need to DH some of those games. Or GA. Or Norton. Dang.
Couch Tater
May 8th, 2009
4:59 pm
Wayne UT,
According to the Baltimore Sun your man Ryan Freel is now a Cub.
RHR
May 8th, 2009
5:00 pm
Thanks, DOB. Loving that lineup!
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
5:01 pm
If and When this team’s bats get going and we get everyone healthy and in the lineup this team really could be dangerous offensively. Garret Anderson really is a good hitter he has shown it in everyone of his ABs since coming of the DL. Kotchman, who isn’t a 4 or 5 hitter, is a darn good 6/7 hitter who is batting .300. KJ and Schafer are going to have ups and downs, but their speed and ability to get on base should help this team when they are hot. Chipper, McCann, and Frenchy being themselves and this team is darn good.
ncscoots
May 8th, 2009
5:02 pm
That is you build the team around a powerful 4 hole hitter [McCann] and get him as many at bats as possible.
Except that McCann hasn’t proven himself to be such a beast. He hasn’t hit 30 dingers in a year, and his HR rate doesn’t say that he would muster much more than that with an extra 15 games.
He’s a plus offensive catcher, but he wouldn’t be a plus offensive 1B, even were he athletic enough to make the switch. You would just be exchanging holes, and that’s no way to run a railroad.
McFann ;Ô;
May 8th, 2009
5:04 pm
Thanks for the new Blog and the lineup, Chief! Batting fifth? YES!! That rocks. Two more hours!!!
Choppinmama–
For sure! Yeah, when he was getting closer to me, he said he could just sign a few more ’cause he needed to go warm up. So I stuck my baseball out a little further…haha, he had no trouble seeing it!
Yeah, some people wanna move him to first, but the Braves don’t give the impression that they wanna do it, and that’s what counts.
BMac’s defense looked good last night (um…but he did allow 2 WP–but he wasn’t wearing his glasses at that point…). He threw a bullet to nab Pete Orr at second base (wish I’da gotten a photo of that!).
OK, gotta go finish gettin’ the photos up on PhotoBucket.
flange1
May 8th, 2009
5:05 pm
N8,
And further, aren’t you getting tired of trying to force a player who plays one position into another position?
To me the Braves try this too much.
I would rather go out and get the player that you need not try to “create” a 1B from a C.
Now if you ask me who that RH 4 hole hitter IS, I guess I am not sure…Pujols maybe?
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
5:05 pm
P-Town:
Just got it, thanks! I will have to wait until I get home to see if it will work but I will let you know if I have any issues. I really appreciate it
Chop Chop
May 8th, 2009
5:08 pm
McFann,
You should have expressed your undying love for Mac when he signed that ball. The fact that you didn’t makes me question your devotion.
Kinda sad, really.
flange1
May 8th, 2009
5:08 pm
P town, Bay would have been great, we almost got him.
BFIR, agree! Let MAC DH at least MOST of the interleague games.
scoots, very true! Mac is a great kid and a great player, but he is not Pujols. He is a great complimentary piece.
cphizzle
May 8th, 2009
5:09 pm
jojo makes me nervous :O
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
5:12 pm
JoJo isn’t going to be perfect tonight, but Hamels may not be either. The Braves offense needs to come up big tonight and score some runs.
CB
May 8th, 2009
5:14 pm
We have finally the lineup that is close to our best. It is time to see who we are. Our best hope this year is for this team to be aggressive every opportunity given. Let’s play some Billy Ball!lol
Woogidy
May 8th, 2009
5:15 pm
Shadetree, I did not see him, but I agree with him one hundred percent.
cphizzle
May 8th, 2009
5:15 pm
lets hope jojo throws a nono
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
5:16 pm
After Jo-Jo throws the no-no we can trade he straight up for Pujols and then we have a power hitting right handed first baseman.
McFann ;Ô;
May 8th, 2009
5:18 pm
Chop Chop–
Yeah yeah…I know I know. Hey, I said he was in a hurry!
McFann ;Ô;
May 8th, 2009
5:20 pm
BTW–Here are my best photos from last night. I got some pretty good ones if I do say so myself. My sister got some really good ones, too.
Chop Chop
May 8th, 2009
5:21 pm
MFin04,
And then Pujols will get a 50-game suspension from MLB.
cphizzle
May 8th, 2009
5:22 pm
what if jojo is soso do we have enough to pull it out tonight against hamels(sorry if im gettin carried away with the jojo rhymes cant help it its addictive)
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
5:24 pm
LOL (that would be our kinda luck last year. I really hope he isn’t a cheater, he is the only one I really think is that good, but who knows.)
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
5:26 pm
Photos were great until we got to some Bird exhibit randomly!
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
5:29 pm
McFann-
Great pics- thanks for sharing!
CB
May 8th, 2009
5:32 pm
Thanks for the pictures McFann, thats why we love you.[in a fatherly way]
dogsbrekky
May 8th, 2009
5:34 pm
Someone mentioned Lisa Loeb on the bloggage, funny cause the mutt and I walked literally right into her at the vet’s office today….. hadn’t thought about her in 10+ years and now twice today … anyway
Maybe that means the Braves will return to 1999 form
wouldn’t that be nice
I hope JoJo is the good JoJO tonight
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
5:35 pm
McFann, if DOB’s “Chief” what does that make Carroll? “Warrior Princess?”
Sorry, I had to pick at somebody!
dogsbrekky
May 8th, 2009
5:36 pm
DOBi One Knobi – to make up for your disaster today, go down to Chinatown tomorrow as they have excellent “Dimsum” in Philly… I will see if I can find the card of the restaurant we always go to there …
McFann ;Ô;
May 8th, 2009
5:38 pm
MFin04–
Thanks. Hey, those Wren photos are my pride and joy!
cabravesfan–
Thanks–and you’re welcome!
CB–
You’re welcome–and thanks!
An hour and half to go…it’s gettin’ closer, folks!!
McFann ;Ô;
May 8th, 2009
5:39 pm
Necromancer–
Haha…that’s OK. I don’t even know how the whole “Chief” thing got started…I just kinda called him that one day. I asked him if he minded, and he never said “no”, so it sorta stuck.
Mixxo
May 8th, 2009
5:40 pm
Nice pics McFann – Thanks!
Cool bird pics! I have a bird “name.” I like birds & stuff.
Mixxo
May 8th, 2009
5:44 pm
Get to know Mixxo…..here’s what I do, besides loving baseball.
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m46/mixineer/H3000-1.jpg
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
5:44 pm
McFann,
Well, he is kind of the “big dawg” of the blog, so I can see why that is fitting.
You would be proud of me. Last night, I turned on CSS just to watch McCann get that double from his first at bat.
I bet if MariettaDerek had been there, he would have been saying that was “double pits to chesty” or something like that!
Smyrna Jim
May 8th, 2009
5:45 pm
Not to be too repetitive, but great pics, McFann!
David O'Brien
May 8th, 2009
5:46 pm
Interested Observer, as a matter of fact I just talked to Mac about the glasses and getting another pair. They ordered another pair that’ll be in next week. Wanted to see how these did first, but now they’ve ordered another pair, so that he’ll have one to hit in and one to catch in, so if they get smeared like the lens did last night when he went to take the mask off while covering first base, he’ll have the other pair and not have to worry about rinsing them off, etc.
And he’s got a pair of tinted lenses for day games, has those already here.
As for permanency of the solution, he’ll wait till end of season and reassess, see how he does with glasses, etc. But when I asked him how good it felt to not have dry eye, he acted as if the weight of the world was off his shoulders.
McFann ;Ô;
May 8th, 2009
5:46 pm
Hey, DOB shoulda posted these lyrics today!!
Mixxo–
You’re welcome! Glad you liked my Wren photos, too. I cherish those very deeply now that both Jenny Girl and Boogity have passed away.
“Mixxo” does kinda sound like a parrot name.
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
5:47 pm
Anyone else excited about JoJo Reyes pitching tonight. He’s gonna get DP to C for sure!!
but seriously.. let’s score some runs and early.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
5:47 pm
Here’s an off topic little read but it’s nice to see there are people still loyal out there…
New Vikings signee retains his loyalty to Target
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/New-Vikings-signee-retains-his-loyalty-to-Target?urn=nfl,161446
David O'Brien
May 8th, 2009
5:48 pm
Dogsbrekky, we have a 3:40 start tomorrow. Means I’ll be leaving for the ballpark about about noon or slightly earlier. So won’t be going to Chinatown.
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
5:49 pm
I think maybe Jo Jo knew he had to go out and perform well two starts ago, or they would have made a move or something.
I think the guy’s got good stuff. He just needs to have confidence in himself.
don pardo
May 8th, 2009
5:50 pm
Hind sight perhaps? ( Pun intended)
I think Mac really made a big mistake. In all this time he could have
had Lasik and recovered already rather than dealing with the problems of glasses all year.
Ready or not?
Braves did exactly what they insisted they would not do. They rushed Schafer, who is clearly not ready for the show. With AAA just down the road starting him in Gwinnett was a no brainier, regardless of spring training results, which are tremendously overrated.
Ready or not (part II)
G. Anderson raised some eyebrows by refusing a rehab assignment, even though it only required him to drive across town. For someone who missed almost of all spring training and then most of the first month of the season, this seemed rather strange.
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
5:50 pm
So, the Braves are on Fox again tomorrow?
Mixxo
May 8th, 2009
5:50 pm
McFann ;Ô;
May 8th, 2009
5:51 pm
How and why is my entire last post a friggin’ link? That’s weird…
Mixxo–
Wow…is that like a radio thingy?
Smyrna Jim–
Thanks!
Necromancer Well, he is kind of the “big dawg” of the blog, so I can see why that is fitting.
Yeah, that’s what it is.
Great job on turning the game on at just the right moment! Ha, yeah, DP to the C!
Thanks for the info in your 5:46, Chief!
richbrave
May 8th, 2009
5:51 pm
Once the BRAVES are firing on all eight, the division is up for grabs. METS, FILTHIES, FISH and BRAVES will keep splitting games between themselves. Whoever dominates the NATIONALS, and has a solid record against the rest of the NL/AL will win the division.
McFann ;Ô;
May 8th, 2009
5:52 pm
Mixxo
Aw…
Logan
May 8th, 2009
5:52 pm
McFann
AP photographers have nothing on you. Execellent shots of the new stadium and that action shot on the play at the plate was money. Also noticed that Bob Uckers seats were empty. They’re right next to mine.
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
5:53 pm
Yep, I believe that we are on FOX Again unfortunately…I just hope that Blow-Buck and McSlobber aren’t calling the game…
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
5:54 pm
Could someone please tell me how to bold and italicize? I haven’t been able to figure it out since they changed the format months ago.
I feel so uneducated
richbrave
May 8th, 2009
5:54 pm
NECROMANCER:
How about that handle of yours!!!! Been hanging around too many graveyards.
AustinBrave
May 8th, 2009
5:55 pm
what type of contract does Cliff Lee of Houston have. I read where he could be delt at trade deadline.
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
5:55 pm
Yeah, McCarver just exudes “putziness.”
Lovin McMuffin
May 8th, 2009
5:56 pm
Hey MCFANN, how did it feel getting that autograph? Did he know you were THE McFann. Does he even read blogs?
Supes
May 8th, 2009
5:56 pm
N8…I once again agree with your reasoning and logic to move B-Mac over to 1B (if he would agree to it and the Braves front office sees fit to do so) next season.
His bat is way too valuable to sit out 40-45 games per year. Think about this…what if you lose the division by 3-4 games? Maybe that’s all it takes, have B-Mac in there on a more regular basis, maybe that makes the differnce?
I still think Chipper is our best and most feared hitter, but B-Mac is 2nd (when he’s healthy) on the list.
Like DOB pointed out in the stats, Ross is a capable catcher who can be your number 1 catcher on a more balanced offensive team. Still, Ross has a lot of power (as we saw in FLA, with the BLUE SEATER:) ) and Braves need all the power they can get. Not getting it from 1B (Sorry LEW, but it is a BIG fraking deal, b/c that is a power position and Braves need HR production from somewhere).
Glad to see Omar in there, but not sure Schafer…maybe he should have been given the day off, Tough Lefty on the mound…I would have preferred to see Omar in CF, and Kelly hitting 7th again, seems for whatever reason to hit Lefties much better this year.
Oh well, I guess we’ll see. Win the game, and we were wrong. Lose, Bobby doesn’t know what he’s talking about and should have changed the lineup!:)
Man, I hope we beat the Phillies…gotta send a MSG that this Braves team isn’t going away yet. Not just yet:)
Tom O'Hawke
May 8th, 2009
5:57 pm
Mixxo
I thought you meant your “bird name” was your last name. Such as, Lynn Swann, Frank Wren, Tom O’Hawke etc.
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
5:57 pm
NECROMANCER:
How about that handle of yours!!!! Been hanging around too many graveyards.–richbrave
Actually, it’s from J.R.R. Tolkien’s works.
It’s another name for “Sauron.”
Not to be confused with “necrophylia.” ewwwwwww!!!
Interested Observer
May 8th, 2009
5:57 pm
Thanks, DOB. I just hope they stressed that they want BOTH corrective lenses in the second pair!
brent a.
May 8th, 2009
5:59 pm
It’s impossible to maintain dry eyes, reading about how McCann felt upon no longer having dry eyes.
Wayne in Utah
May 8th, 2009
5:59 pm
Tater
Rubbing salt in the wound, my friend!
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
6:01 pm
Hmm..McCann could be the new spokesman for “Clear Eyes.”
“Clear Eyes, woowww!!!”
richbrave
May 8th, 2009
6:03 pm
NECROMANCER:
O.K. I see you’re not among the undead. Good show.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
6:03 pm
OK I’m not expecting wins but Phillies starers have a combined 6.60 era with a .320 BAA and have given up more runs than they have K’s. We should have good chances to score…maybe not tonight…but we should be able to score.
Cameron
May 8th, 2009
6:05 pm
It’s amazing how this blog turns from doom and gloom to excitement with a couple of wins. Remember, it is a long season. Momentum is as good as the next day’s starting pitcher. Mmm…who’s pitching tomorrow?
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
6:06 pm
I just hope that upon returning to Philly that Schaefer will rediscover the moxy he had when he was up there the first time this year!
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
6:06 pm
AustinBrave
You mean Carlos Lee? He’s not good as well defensively but hey if they give as much effort as Diaz or Anderson or somewhere in btw or they flat out suck who cares? If they can drive in 100 runs it doesn’t really matter.
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
6:07 pm
Cameron,
Don’t spoil the fun!
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
6:08 pm
Anybody else out there glad we didn’t get Manny?
Bill
May 8th, 2009
6:08 pm
Bill James posted his plus/minus defensive rankings (runs saved above average), here are some interesting one:
Jeff Francoeur: -1
Jordan Schafer: -1
Kelly Johnson: -1
Chipper Jones: -4
Chipper has this far been the worst on the team. And for all the complaining about KJ’s bad defense and Schafer and Francoeur’s alleged good defense; those three have been of equal worth this year defensively.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
6:09 pm
For those asking about the Braves being on FOX the Red Sox and Rays play tomorrow so I’m guessing majority of the USA will get that game. But just to give everyone some hope.
BRAVES NEXT 3 DAYS.
SAT FOX
SUN TBS…Pretty neat the Braves will been shown across the USA on Mother’s Day
MON ESPN
David O'Brien
May 8th, 2009
6:09 pm
By the way, McCann is 3-for-3 with a homer against tomorrow’s starter, Joe Blanton.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
6:11 pm
Cameron
Vazquez is pitching tomorrow. Up against a guy whose era is fricking 6. If you wanted to make a point about something you should have said “Whose pitching today?”
CarolinaAnn
May 8th, 2009
6:11 pm
Thanks, DOB!
MP31
May 8th, 2009
6:12 pm
how do yall think jo-jo will do tonight vs the phils
Chop Chop
May 8th, 2009
6:15 pm
Looks like Blanton is due to get the man out, DOB.
McFann ;Ô;
May 8th, 2009
6:16 pm
Logan–
Thanks! Yeah, I’m really proud of that picture of the play at the plate. I’ve always wanted to take one like that.
Lovin McMuffin–
Nah, he didn’t know…but yeah, I was pretty excited. That game was just all-around fun! We haven’t been to a game when McCann actually got a hit since September, 2007.
Necromancer–
Here’s how to bold and italicize.
I gotta make the diagram for doing bold italics…Tom O’Hawke was asking about that the other day, I think.
McFann ;Ô;
May 8th, 2009
6:17 pm
DOB @ 6:09–
Sweet! Yeah, that’s the dude that pitched on my b-day (and the day BMac got Victorinoed, but that’s beside that point…).
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
6:21 pm
McFann
Thanks!
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
6:21 pm
Dang,it works!!!
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
6:23 pm
Smyrna Jim
May 8th, 2009
6:25 pm
McFann
Thanks, also – I’ve been meaning to ask.
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
6:26 pm
So, I guess we have Kawakami to pitch on Mother’s Day.
Eww…
Cameron
May 8th, 2009
6:27 pm
bravos2249:
That was the point. As in, “Forget about tonight. Who do we have pitching tomorrow?” Sorry that one flew over your head.
Smyrna Jim
May 8th, 2009
6:28 pm
Necromancer
As someone who has read The Hobbitt/LOTR well over a dozen times, I’m shocked (shocked!!!) that I never connected you to all that is evil – and I once named a dog Strider.
David O'Brien
May 8th, 2009
6:28 pm
Umm, eating some Philly crab fries. Damn they’re good.
TnBrian
May 8th, 2009
6:29 pm
Necromancer, no doubt. I figure if our team pays a guy over $7M bucks, we oughta feel a little better than we do when he starts.
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
6:29 pm
McFann is like the blog tutor.
Much appreciated, though.
Oromus
May 8th, 2009
6:30 pm
So… KJ with two hits yesterday, lets lefties very well… and STILL out of the line up? Anyone notice that most of Infante’s hits lately have been bloopers and also the fact that he has THREE XBHs only so far? Infante can’t carry KJ’s jock strap. I can’t WAIT until Cox is gone. He is a freaking moron.
Lovin McMuffin
May 8th, 2009
6:30 pm
DOB add a muffin for desert, screw the gummy bears
Mixxo
May 8th, 2009
6:31 pm
McFann It’s a 48 channel Midas Heritage 3000 mixing desk for sound reinforcement. It’s what is hooked up to the amplifiers that push the speakers you see at a concert.
A win to kick off the weekend would be nice tonight! Lets go!!!
Oromus
May 8th, 2009
6:31 pm
David O’Brien … have you spoken to KJ lately about his situation? It seems that he wont get many chances any more regardless of how well he plays when he’s in there.
McFann ;Ô;
May 8th, 2009
6:32 pm
You’re welcome, guys! always happy to be of service!
Oh my gosh…half an hour!
Am I getting myself too worked up? Guess we’ll know soon enough…
TnBrian
May 8th, 2009
6:32 pm
DOB, we just ate a $5 pizza from Little Ceasars, so take that! Hey, my girlfriend is actually gonna watch the game tonight. Not really watch it, more like talk and ask a million different questions about what and why something just happend.
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
6:32 pm
DOB-
Crab fries?? That might be the perfect food
David O'Brien
May 8th, 2009
6:32 pm
Oh, and I guess it goes without saying that Sammons was the move. Optioned to Gwinnett.
McFann ;Ô;
May 8th, 2009
6:33 pm
Mixxo–
Ah, OK! Cool!
Yeah, a win would be nice…love to BEAT THEM FILLIES!!!
Wayne in Utah
May 8th, 2009
6:34 pm
McFann
Thanks a lot!!
BravesFan InRockies (IbleedCarolinablue)
May 8th, 2009
6:34 pm
Cool. Bravos available in the RTP three straight days!
(In case you care, TimeWarner’s having a piddling match with MASN over broadcast fees for O’s/Nats games. And because we’re technically in the O’s broadcast region, all the FoxSouth Braves games are blacked out when the O’s or Nats are playing. And we don’t get to see the Nats/Braves games because MASN has the broadcast rights. Makes me want to switch back to DirecTV. Argh.)
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
6:34 pm
Smyrna Jim
I didn’t choose it so much for the evilness of it but because it sounded cool.
TnBrian
yeah…too much invested to send to middle relief.
TnBrian
May 8th, 2009
6:35 pm
McFann, I wouldn’t be shocked if it takes McCann a week or two to get his timing down again and he did say adjusting to the glasses won’t be easy, so i wouldn’t expect the Mac from ‘08 right away. Good to have him in there though.
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
6:35 pm
Hey, Im on top!!
Smyrna Jim
May 8th, 2009
6:36 pm
DOB – I suspect it did go without saying.
mbatl
May 8th, 2009
6:36 pm
Oramus, KJ has been pretty bad against Hamels. .176 avg in 20 plate appearances. There’s a thousand ways to cut up the lineup, probably, and you could find a way to defend all of ‘em, but the one we’ve got seems reasonable to me.
I think Cox has handled the Braves’ slumping hitting, and the bullpen, pretty well so far this year. Not perfect (IMO), but pretty well.
TennesseePaul
May 8th, 2009
6:37 pm
ncscoots: You would just be exchanging holes, and that’s no way to run a railroad
Except we aren’t running a railroad. We’re running a blog, or baseball team, or baseblog team. An idea like that can catch steam and pull the whole irrate attention span up a hill faster than the little engine that could!
I’d like to see a win tonight. I’d like to think JoJo could do it. But the idea of him “being carefu”l with a hitter, or hitters, sounds like a recipe for a ton of walks and big innings and inevitably a short outing, a big hole and a loss.
Tom O'Hawke
May 8th, 2009
6:37 pm
I gotta make the diagram for doing bold italics…Tom O’Hawke was asking about that the other day, I think.
McFann, No, I don’t believe that was me. I haven’t been around all week, but I think that the last time I was on, towards the end, I was having trouble with italics. Not getting them, getting rid of them. I quoted a post, put it in italics and then replied. My reply was also italicized. Figuring I screwed up, I did another one. This time I looked it over carefully before I clicked “submit”. It happened again. I believe the next thing I did was to yell, “help me, McFann“.
Dan
May 8th, 2009
6:37 pm
I find it odd that Johnson has a higher OBP than Francoeur and an OPS near the same and yet Johnson hasn’t started in something like eight of the past twelve games and Francoeur hasn’t missed a start.
This comes on the heels of last year, when Francoeur played in 155 games. Not picking on Francoeur, but how could Cox justify that? Would any other player hitting the same have gotten so many at-bats? I know Johnson would not have if this year is any example.
Cox=favoritism. Might be time for him to go.
Frank from KS
May 8th, 2009
6:38 pm
bravos2249
The only bad thing about Sunday and Monday are…..the Braves are in Philly this weekend and will be in New York for Monday night’s game and not at home, at Turner Field.
Wayne in Utah
May 8th, 2009
6:40 pm
BFIR or Piedmont Blues
Are you still in Carolina? If so, what area?
My mamma keeps asking me when I am moving back. I miss the south, but I love the west. I am definitely torn!
jennifer in GA
May 8th, 2009
6:40 pm
damn aint crap to do…
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
6:41 pm
Cameron
To say for sure the Braves will or won’t have momentum tomorrow assumes they will win/lose tonight. We don’t know what will happen. From your post the way you put it sounds as if a “few wins” doesn’t equal “momentum”. But we have no clue if they will have momentum for tomorrow or not because they haven’t played yet tonight. That’s what I’m talking about.
McFann ;Ô;
May 8th, 2009
6:41 pm
Wayne–
You’re welcome!
TnBrian–
Yeah, I wouldn’t be too shocked if that happened, either…I’m not expecting the ‘08 Mac right away…maybe something like the ‘05 or ‘07.
But dangit, it feels like forever since he played! Seems much longer than 2 weeks.
Tom O’Hawke–
OK…maybe it was someone else. Huh…that’s odd about your posts being in all italics. Seems like that happened to some of us one other time, but I can’t remember…
20 minutes…actually, now it’s prob’y more like 30. Bet the game doesn’t really start till 7:10…
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
6:44 pm
Going to eat Mexican…catch ya’ll later!!!
Frank from KS
May 8th, 2009
6:44 pm
WOW.
Dom Dimaggio had a hitting streak of his own when he played for the Red Sox…..a 34 game hitting streak.
I wonder what was in the Dimaggio blood…(Lol). Joe with the famous 56 game streak….and Dom with his own 34 game streak.
mbatl
May 8th, 2009
6:45 pm
btw, not that anyone brought it up (well, some have), but…
Will Ohman: 9 IP; 3 HR allowed; 4 BB; 3 K’s; 5.00 ERA;
Eric O’Flaherty: 10 IP; 0 HR allowed; 1 BB; 4 K’s; 2.70 ERA.
So far, so good on that call.
Mixxo
May 8th, 2009
6:46 pm
TnBrian
It may take a couple of games, but an encouraging sign last night, roping a double anyway. Feels great to have him back in the lineup, almost like a brand-new start to the season.
Smyrna Jim
May 8th, 2009
6:47 pm
Tom
I noticed you haven’t been around – I also noticed the last post you had was at 4:58 am after posting all night a few days ago after you told me to go to bed at 10:30 – I assume you’ve been asleep since then?
Couch Tater
May 8th, 2009
6:49 pm
Braveheart, Been hangin’ out in North Gwinnett?
Lovin McMuffin
May 8th, 2009
6:49 pm
miXXo you are so talented! I wish I was but I’m just a warm piece of muffin
David O'Brien
May 8th, 2009
6:53 pm
Glavine threw another bullpen today, a long one here in Philly, and by all accounts it went great. No sharp pain and he threw well, according to Roger McDowell and Bobby Cox. Including his warmup tosses, he threw about 90 times in the session.
Glavine was gone before we got here, because he had permission to fly back to Atlanta to be at his kid’s first Communion.
Tom O'Hawke
May 8th, 2009
6:55 pm
Jim … Yeah, it takes me a little while to recharge myself. Watch out tonight, though. If I remember correctly, you had to work the next day, then tutor someone in math. That’s why I told you to go to bed. Or, maybe I just wanted to be alone with cabravesfan.
Steve from OH
May 8th, 2009
6:56 pm
Facts? F%$@ ‘em.
Should be the blog motto.
Mixxo
May 8th, 2009
6:59 pm
Lovin McMuffin
Thanks a lot! My name is on lots of albums and I know some real “big-shots of the stage” too, but no biggie, that and tree-fiddy will still only get me a nice cup of coffee in a hotel..
richbrave
May 8th, 2009
7:01 pm
Let’s get it on!!!!
Smyrna Jim
May 8th, 2009
7:01 pm
Tom theoretically, I’ll be working tonight during the game. One of my many gigs is scoring tests online, and yesterday I started scoring a 7th grade math test, so, anytime you see me here, I’m shirking my responsibilities (and I get paid per answer scored, so it’s not like being at work and just goofing off).
CarolinaAnn
May 8th, 2009
7:01 pm
Wonder if Glavine would do rehabs in Gwinett or extended spring training…
Steve from OH
May 8th, 2009
7:01 pm
Good pitching matchup in Gwinnett tonight–Wade Davis v. Charlie Morton.
Mitchie-san
May 8th, 2009
7:01 pm
For those who are still considering MLB.tv, The past 5 or 6 games have gone well. Great picture quality, no missed innings, proper audio. I have been very satisfied lately.
Looks like the bugs might be worked out.
Mixxo
May 8th, 2009
7:02 pm
Lovin McMuffin
I like muffins ……..too! :love:
richbrave
May 8th, 2009
7:03 pm
mbatl:
And BOONE LOGAN didn’t even rate a mention when I scanned his stats at GWINNETT.
John Smoltz
May 8th, 2009
7:06 pm
Hey Smoltz fa….I mean, Braves fans! Just here to keep you guys up on my legendary comeback. Sure, they shut me down for a week, but I already feel ready to go! It’s all a matter of mechanics that get me where I need to go. By the way, I go on Boston TV next week and get more air time than Delta….I LOVE IT!
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
7:07 pm
Lovin McMuffin
I like muffins ……..too! :love
Me three…especially those Martha White Blueberry kind you make at home…lol
flange1
May 8th, 2009
7:09 pm
McFann,
Thanks for sharing the pics!
Looks like you had a pretty darn good evening last night.
I got a feeling you are going to have a better one tonight.
I have a feeling Mac is going deep at least once tonight……
Probably because of that last autograph LAST night..
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
7:11 pm
How long can they drag out that frickin World Series SHEESH!
Tom O'Hawke
May 8th, 2009
7:12 pm
Jim– That’s an interesting gig. Correct a bit, watch a bit…if you can drink a bit, also, I’m gonna lean on the side of you “goofing off”, a bit.
Schafer's Wafers
May 8th, 2009
7:12 pm
Somebody willing to provide play by play stuck here at work????
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
7:13 pm
Better get on the fastball tonight boys, the changeup is lookin dirty
David O'Brien
May 8th, 2009
7:14 pm
Nice catch in the gap by the big man, Garret Anderson.
N8
May 8th, 2009
7:14 pm
flange, totally agree about “moving” guys out of position. You’re right, a REAL cleanup hitter would solve it. But….
supes I agree on Chipper, but I’ve lost faith in him staying healthy for a full year, whether it’s at 1B or 3B. But again, I agree that when healthy Chipper is the man. But one could have said that IF Mike Hampton was healthy, he would have been our best pitcher (or Hudson for that matter).
I’ve just resigned to the fact and excepted that Chipper likely won’t play more than 135 (or so) games per year anytime soon. I’d prefer to have McCann not get beat up before he’s 30.
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
7:14 pm
Schaf Waf .. Rollins lined out to left
N8
May 8th, 2009
7:15 pm
Sorry Flange, didn’t mean to “yell” at you. Damn blog format.
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
7:15 pm
Victorino lined out to left
Lovin McMuffin
May 8th, 2009
7:15 pm
JoJo needs a piece of me between innings, fuel to success, cut out that one BIG inning.
Stephen
May 8th, 2009
7:16 pm
Get the freeking ball down, jojo.
Mixxo
May 8th, 2009
7:16 pm
Yikes! That scared me coming off Victorino’s bat.
No sweat though, GA’s got it covered.
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
7:17 pm
Chip carey spewing nonsense no one cares about
Sweet chipper jones close-up at 3rd
struck out utley on a breaking ball
Mixxo
May 8th, 2009
7:17 pm
Attaway JJ!
Schafer's Wafers
May 8th, 2009
7:17 pm
Thanks guys for doing play by play
PWHjort
May 8th, 2009
7:18 pm
What happened? I blacked out after Anderson made a running catch.
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
7:19 pm
wow that was low
Stephen
May 8th, 2009
7:20 pm
Nice pitch there, Cole.
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
7:21 pm
GA fouls off some pitches and eventually strikes out on a curve i believe
Smyrna Jim
May 8th, 2009
7:23 pm
Tom Drinking (at least not to excess) is not a big detriment to what I’m doing (but I’ve only had a beer and a little bourbon), and I just prepared dinner, so I can goof off while I eat.
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
7:23 pm
Mac also fouls off a lot of pitches — and lines to ryan howard. nice play
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
7:24 pm
Well..no one is lacking in the aggression department thats for sure
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
7:24 pm
Frenchie K’s
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
7:25 pm
this game is either gonna be quick or really slow..I can just feel it.
Lovin McMuffin
May 8th, 2009
7:26 pm
That was a positive AB for MAC! He fouled off many pitches.
David
May 8th, 2009
7:26 pm
hamel on his game tonight so far …. may be a tough nite
Schafer's Wafers
May 8th, 2009
7:27 pm
AFraud homers in first AB of the year
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
7:27 pm
Howard strikes out
MP31
May 8th, 2009
7:28 pm
jo-jo will be good for 6 innings. after that he goes down hill, just look at his past starts. cox needs to know that by now
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
7:28 pm
Little swag boost for JoJo right there
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
7:28 pm
Man Jo-Jo Looks good Challenging these hitters so far, very aggressive…
mbatl
May 8th, 2009
7:28 pm
“this game is either gonna be quick or really slow..I can just feel it.” – bravos2249
Wow, that’s a pretty strong intuition you’ve got there. Except for “average in length”, you’ve got it covered!
Mixxo
May 8th, 2009
7:28 pm
JoJo’s bringin’ da heat!
P-Town Brave
May 8th, 2009
7:28 pm
Great 1st inning by JoJo…
Once again Escobar proves that i was right about the fact that he should’ve sat tonight…3 straight changeups that he was nowhere near…
Chipper just missed a HR and Mac hit one solid to Howard at 1b, but I was encouraged by his 1st AB back…
Why is it that I feel like Jeff could hit .300 if he didn’t give 1/2 his AB’s away?
So far so good, JoJo just needs to continue to attack the strike zone.
MP31
May 8th, 2009
7:30 pm
you cant walk people jo-jo the phils will make you pay
David O'Brien
May 8th, 2009
7:31 pm
Schafer covering a lot of ground in R-C gap on that catch.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
7:31 pm
Yeah Joe when i saw him hitting Left handed against a Left hander I thought he was a SH?????
Honestly
Jeff321
May 8th, 2009
7:33 pm
Escobar got played on that one.
Smyrna Jim
May 8th, 2009
7:33 pm
Yunel, you have to watch those scorching shots!
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
7:34 pm
Thats a tough play actually. Lots of spin on that ball. should have knocked it down though
MP31
May 8th, 2009
7:34 pm
how did escobar make an error? im watching it on gameday
MP31
May 8th, 2009
7:35 pm
well jo-jo has to get the pitcher out.right?
Mixxo
May 8th, 2009
7:36 pm
C’mon JoJo! It’s the pitcher!
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
7:36 pm
Throw a strike to california boy JoJo come on
Stephen
May 8th, 2009
7:36 pm
THROW A STRIKE
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
7:36 pm
Jo-Jo, Come On WTF! Dumb Baseball!
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
7:36 pm
WOW..let it go foul man
Mixxo
May 8th, 2009
7:37 pm
You gotta be kidding me!
Jeff321
May 8th, 2009
7:37 pm
Very poor play by Reyes. Sheesh.
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
7:37 pm
two walks and two errors. its 2 to 0 phils
Smyrna Jim
May 8th, 2009
7:37 pm
Saw that coming.
Smyrna Jim
May 8th, 2009
7:38 pm
How about the replay?
Rob from SC
May 8th, 2009
7:38 pm
Jo Jo sucks
Stephen
May 8th, 2009
7:38 pm
F*ck that umpire, f*cking belligerent as*hole.
Smyrna Jim
May 8th, 2009
7:39 pm
Jo Jo – just him in the head – that’s better than right flippin’ field!
Those Idiots!
May 8th, 2009
7:39 pm
Don’t matter if he runs 10 feet inside the baseline, Jo Jo needed to nail him in the back for it to be an issue! THEN he’s out!
Rob from SC
May 8th, 2009
7:39 pm
Jo Jo is just like Vazquez, one bad inning
MP31
May 8th, 2009
7:39 pm
thats just b.s.
Oeg
May 8th, 2009
7:39 pm
NO MORE JO-JO!
kirkinga
May 8th, 2009
7:39 pm
Poor defense by Escobar and JoJo both should’ve made their plays.
Smyrna Jim
May 8th, 2009
7:39 pm
Walking the 8th place hitter was exceptionally brilliant.
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
7:40 pm
Typical Braves Game against a good team. That was a BS obstruction Non-Call..
Jo-Jo Getting Slapped!
Ian Curtis
May 8th, 2009
7:40 pm
Jo Jo sucks. Time to bring up Medlen or Hanson.
David O'Brien
May 8th, 2009
7:40 pm
Jo-Jo’s house of horrors, this place.
Stephen
May 8th, 2009
7:40 pm
Get nono reyes out of here, send him back to AAA.
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
7:40 pm
2 rbi double by rollins. 4 to 0 phils. goodnight braves fans
the real Andy
May 8th, 2009
7:40 pm
ugh. 4-0.
Mike
May 8th, 2009
7:40 pm
This teams error are going to be death of us, or me. I have never seen this team commit so many errors in the field and on the base paths. This is inexcusable!
Tommy Hanson
May 8th, 2009
7:40 pm
So…um…I’m still here in the minors.
mbatl
May 8th, 2009
7:41 pm
Hindsight’s 20-20 and all, but Jo-Jo should have drilled Hamels, who was in the baseline, right in the back.
Anyway, 0 earned, but a terrible blowup by Reyes.
beachcomber
May 8th, 2009
7:41 pm
Good for Don Sutton. Just went on a much needed diatribe about how the efforts of people like Chipper, TG, Maddox Smoltz (and Jeter along with others) should not be diminishd by putting people like Bonds, Clemens and McGuire in the Hall.
Sutton basically said too many people don’t have the rocks to say no to juicers when it comes to Hall of Fame votes.
Meanwhile the game goes to hell – unrealted to Don’s well spoken commnets.
P-Town Brave
May 8th, 2009
7:41 pm
WoW…screwed by Escobar, the walks, and the blind umpire…
4 runs already with us, a team that has trouble scoring runs…
Rob from SC
May 8th, 2009
7:41 pm
When will Wren wake up and call up Tommy Hanson
MP31
May 8th, 2009
7:41 pm
what a waste. theres no way they come back now
Mixxo
May 8th, 2009
7:41 pm
Get loose Buddy. We gonna need you soon. Sure the E6 opened the door for the runs, but JoJo has lost it already.
P-Town Brave
May 8th, 2009
7:42 pm
Mbatl-
My thoughts exactly….right in the numbers and make the umpire make that call!
Oeg
May 8th, 2009
7:42 pm
BLAME FOR THAT 4-RUN INNING
1. Jo-Jo Reyes
2. Yunel Escobar
3. Jo-Jo Reyes
4. Jo-Jo Reyes
5. Jo-Jo Reyes
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
7:42 pm
Jo-Jo being a dumb@$$ and fielding a ball that is rolling foul when the pitcher is already at first base, what a moron. Should have let it go foul.
Tomas
May 8th, 2009
7:42 pm
Damn errors.
Mike
May 8th, 2009
7:42 pm
Okay…is the Reyes experiment over? I think its time to move on. We stuck with Davies for too long. Lets not make the same mistake with Reyes. He still has some trade value I hope. He just cant handle the pressure of the bigs. He is a AAAA pitcher.
the real Andy
May 8th, 2009
7:42 pm
can’t expect to beat the phillies if you give them 5 outs an inning
Those Idiots!
May 8th, 2009
7:42 pm
Are Joe and Chip gonna keep squealing about the call? If I’m not mistaken the rule has nothing to do with making a bad throw. He has to nail the runner inside the line before anything is called! The runner is hit with the throw, he’s out. If not, it’s a no call and just a terrible throw by Jo Jo.
MP31
May 8th, 2009
7:43 pm
this is a waste of a game by giving it to them. walks and errors wtf
David O'Brien
May 8th, 2009
7:43 pm
Jo-Jo might have missed the “Damage Control 101″ class at pitching school….
Rob from SC
May 8th, 2009
7:43 pm
This homeplate ump is a dick
Interested Observer
May 8th, 2009
7:44 pm
Doesn’t the throw have to hit the runner for interference to be called? I thought that was the rule, but I could be wrong.
Reyes made two mistakes on that play. Should have let it go foul, but once he picked it up should have nailed Hamels in the back. Probably would have gotten the call. If not, at least the ball wouldn’t have gone into the outfield.
MP31
May 8th, 2009
7:44 pm
no way hamels screws up a four run lead. this is b.s.
Tomas
May 8th, 2009
7:44 pm
Hamels is pitching lights out against this weak lineup. I hope the running he was forced to do will knock his concentration a little.
Jo-jo Reyes just cannot pitch in this ballpark especially against this team.
Cole Hamel's Glove
May 8th, 2009
7:45 pm
All you have to do is throw me out on the mound and the Braves are done!
MP31
May 8th, 2009
7:45 pm
anyone else think that hamels will no-hit the braves.
MP31
May 8th, 2009
7:45 pm
4 runs on 1 hit.
Philly Hater
May 8th, 2009
7:45 pm
Wow, Cole Hamels is a damn cheater. Not only that, but the umpire lets him get away with it, and refuses to get assistance from the 1st base umpire. Then Hamels is shown in the dugout laughing about it. After that, I hope a Braves player hits a line drive and injures that stick figure and while in the process of trying to get to the ball, he tears his hamstring. Screw the Phillies.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
7:45 pm
honestly SWINGING at a 3-1 pitch and then K’ING?
Stephen
May 8th, 2009
7:46 pm
Jo-Jo Reyes can not pitch period, Tomas.
Tommy Hanson please.
Mike
May 8th, 2009
7:46 pm
go figure…all hamels had to do to turn it around was face us. he already has 5 strikeouts!
Rob from SC
May 8th, 2009
7:46 pm
I am beginning to hate the Phillies as much as I hate the Mets
MP31
May 8th, 2009
7:46 pm
no hitter im calling it right now.
MP31
May 8th, 2009
7:47 pm
its over just stop watching
choozer
May 8th, 2009
7:47 pm
Do you think the Phil hitters said prayers of thanks that the Braves put Jo-Jo out there instead of Hanson or Medlen?
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
7:48 pm
I’m calling a 3 hitter and 12 K’s for King Cole, B-Macc Or Chipper will hit a meaningless Homer
Smyrna Jim
May 8th, 2009
7:49 pm
I’m not sure it was going foul – it had a weird spin that looked like it might have stayed fair, and you can’t take that chance. That doesn’t excuse what happened next.
Wolfman
May 8th, 2009
7:49 pm
How about Schafer gets a minor injury and has to sit or DL? He makes me so mad whenever he is at bat. He cannot touch any above average MLB pitcher. Hurting wrist or not, he is unable to make contact to any fastball above the hands. I bet 90% of his strikeouts are on the same pitch(es). So embarrasing.
McFann ;Ô;
May 8th, 2009
7:49 pm
You’re welcome, Flange! Yeah, we had a great time!
Hope he goes deep tonight…but I’ll take an RBI double…
Timmy was the first to call him “four-eyes”…why am I not surprised?
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
7:49 pm
Sad part of this is that it all could have been avoided if Esco makes a more than routine play.
Tomas
May 8th, 2009
7:49 pm
Hope Hamels doesn’t pitch a perfect game at least.
CHIP CARRY....the biggest joke in all of baseball
May 8th, 2009
7:49 pm
did carry really just say that error on yunel was the first hit of the night for philly? he didnt did he?
and poor jo jo. dude does not have the mental toughness it takes to be successful at this level. one little thing goes wrong and he freaks out and all of sudden you are down four…or five…and sometimes 6. that is why you wont see jo jo in the bigs for much longer. dude just does not know how to shake things off. its sad because he has good stuff…. oh well, lets see if the braves can bounce back.
Rob from SC
May 8th, 2009
7:50 pm
Jo Jo doesn’t have the mental game to pitch well
MP31
May 8th, 2009
7:50 pm
jo-jo sucks. when we see this rotation. tim hudson, derek lowe, jair jurrjens, javy vazquez, and tommy hanson. then give me a call cuz thats when the braves might become dangerous to face
Macfan
May 8th, 2009
7:50 pm
Utley or Howard will probably hit a homerun
Jo Jo's Gonna Blow Blow
May 8th, 2009
7:50 pm
“Jo-Jo might have missed the “Damage Control 101″ class at pitching school….”
And that is why Jo Jo isn’t a quality Major League Pitcher. He’ll tease us with a few good innings and then blow up. He might occasionally throw in a respectable start, but it’s only a mirage. It’s his MO, always has been. At least he blew early tonight. Those aren’t the last runs the Phils are gonna score off Jo Jo.
Fico
May 8th, 2009
7:51 pm
get JOJO the hell out of here damn….
what are the waiting for – bring up T.HANSON already jesus christ!
trade JOJO out of here! spaz fup
Macfan
May 8th, 2009
7:52 pm
What could the Braves get for Jo Jo in a trade?
njbraves
May 8th, 2009
7:53 pm
How many games does JO-Jo have to lose before the Braves realize he stinks??? 20? 30? I’ve said all along that he’s garbage. No good reason for Hanson not to be making these starts.
Fred
May 8th, 2009
7:53 pm
It’s interesting that Sutton rambled on and on about how the cheaters who took steroids should not be elected to the HOF. Frankly, I agree with him, but didn’t Sutton get caught scuffing and putting foreign substances on the baseball? And isn’t Sutton in the HOF? Even though it’s a different method of cheating, it’s still cheating. It just comes off as being hypocritical.
Stephen
May 8th, 2009
7:53 pm
JOJO REYES SUCKS
Jo Jo's Gonna Blow Blow
May 8th, 2009
7:53 pm
Told Ya!
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
7:53 pm
Gawd, Schafer Can’t Read balls for Shyt…! Man I miss A. Jones Out There That ball did carry however
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
7:54 pm
Lol, some of you guys are crazy. Jo-Jo isn’t pitching that badly, Esco —–scratch that, he sucks
Rob from SC
May 8th, 2009
7:54 pm
I think all Brave fans should boycott games pitched by Reyes.
Mike
May 8th, 2009
7:54 pm
I am so frustrated by this team. they cant seem to put it together for any stretch. We sweep the Marlins, thinking we may be turning the corner…..nope, they were just kidding..they still suck. This game is over.
MP31
May 8th, 2009
7:54 pm
everyone go home and wish that the braves dont become part of history as in a perfect game or a no hitter
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
7:54 pm
Game Over, We Are Getting Clowned Now! This Sucks!
Smyrna Jim
May 8th, 2009
7:54 pm
Maybe I won’t record the season finale of Dollhouse.
P-Town Brave
May 8th, 2009
7:54 pm
Up Down Up Down Up Down….The story that is JoJo Reyes…
Not sure he’s ever going to make it in the bigs.
wren
May 8th, 2009
7:54 pm
bucket of s…….t
kirkinga
May 8th, 2009
7:54 pm
Well JoJo didn’t wait until the 6th today, he decided to get it over with quickly.
N Nine
May 8th, 2009
7:54 pm
Guys calm down JoJo had his ONE bad inning. He’ll be fineMP31
May 8th, 2009
7:55 pm
no idea y bobby cox hasnt pulled out jo-jo seriously
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
7:55 pm
Does he have a perfect game going or just a no-no?
JD
May 8th, 2009
7:55 pm
That was a rulebook homer right there.
Jo Jo's Gonna Blow Blow
May 8th, 2009
7:55 pm
Horacio Ramirez with a pencil beard
Jeff321
May 8th, 2009
7:55 pm
How many mangers leave their starter in when they’ve given up 6 runs?
Cox already conceded this game..
phanatic
May 8th, 2009
7:55 pm
jojo- what a clown
P-Town Brave
May 8th, 2009
7:56 pm
Is it time yet to drill someone in the back?
I volunteer Hamels or Victorino!
Jake W.
May 8th, 2009
7:56 pm
Our #5 against their #1. If you had to pick a game in this series that we had the best chance of losing, i’d say it be this one. Its like the game the other day with the Mets with Johan and the Phils with Park. Not a real shocker here. The Phillies and their good offense pick on sub par pitching but get shutdown by good pitching.
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
7:56 pm
There really isnt a point of taking him out if the game is already over, no reason to kill the pen on a loss.
Cameron
May 8th, 2009
7:56 pm
bravoss2249:
I rest my case.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
7:56 pm
Error or not Jojo can’t pitch with runners on.
Rob from SC
May 8th, 2009
7:56 pm
Tommy Hanson or Kris Medlen better be callup because waiting for Tom Glavine is not working.
Tomas
May 8th, 2009
7:56 pm
Awesome Reyes. Just awesome.
Schafer's Wafers
May 8th, 2009
7:56 pm
Have to say after this performance Tommy Hanson will be making his debut this week and I couldnt be more excited
P-Town Brave
May 8th, 2009
7:56 pm
MP31-
Bobby waved the white flag on this one when they didn’t call Hamels out on the swinging bunt…
phanatic
May 8th, 2009
7:56 pm
we will win 14 to 0 perfect game hamels
Stephen
May 8th, 2009
7:57 pm
Perfect game, MF.
P-Town Brave
May 8th, 2009
7:57 pm
Rob from SC-
My thoughts exactly!
Stephen
May 8th, 2009
7:57 pm
“We,” Phanatic? Don’t pretend like you’re on the team you fat neck bearded loser.
CHIP CARRY....the biggest joke in all of baseball
May 8th, 2009
7:58 pm
wow. jo jo is just garbage…
but dont worry. booby will keep trotting him out there to get punished.
A FAN
May 8th, 2009
7:58 pm
how many chances are we going to give reyes? one good game doesn’t make up for 4 or 5 bad ones. he has had more than enough starts to show that he needs to be outta here!!!!!!! can they please get someone else up here!!!!!!!!!
NYCBrave
May 8th, 2009
7:58 pm
Until now I believed the Hanson or Medlen calls were premature, but Jo Jo needs to go.
McFann :Ô:
May 8th, 2009
7:58 pm
Dangit!! You don’t pitch Ho-Ho against the Fillies! I don’t care what you hafta do to your rotation!
Mike
May 8th, 2009
7:58 pm
I do think Bobby has conceded the game. Why waste the bullpen for future games that have a closer score.
phanatic
May 8th, 2009
7:58 pm
we love jojo, kawakami and vazques here in phily
JO JO DANCER: The minors are calling
May 8th, 2009
7:58 pm
Atlanta,
Thanks for the memories you are welcome for the express delivery of Tommy Hanson via my awesome pitching. I will now soak myself in cognac, light a cigar and wait for Jim Brown to save me. Give mudbone my crab collection.
The always shakey,
Jo Jo
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
7:58 pm
Honestly even though Morton had a high era I’d rather have him up here instead of Jojo…he showed more promise.
Trivia question: Jair has to be one because all the rest home grown ones suck
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
7:59 pm
He really isn’t pitching that badly. If he gets out of that inning, its still only 2-0…and probably wouldnt have even pitched to Howard or Worth yet. He is getting guys out.
Wolfman
May 8th, 2009
7:59 pm
Where is Matt Diaz?????????????????????????????
Isn’t he supposed to play against lefties??????
Rob from SC
May 8th, 2009
7:59 pm
I really thought that Jo Jo would be a great pitcher. I WAS WRONG. He has no confidence. Our GM and Manager always wait too long for what us fans see much earlier
JD
May 8th, 2009
7:59 pm
I love how the Braves get no hit so much that Chip has a schematic for how fans behave.
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
7:59 pm
Yet again this team played with my emotions with that 2 game stretch down in Florida, Lets at least get a couple of runs and try to get back into it
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
7:59 pm
Trivia: Who is the last Phils pitcher to throw a perfect game or no hitter against the Atlanta Braves?
phanatic
May 8th, 2009
8:00 pm
we also love the braves power, kotchamn, schafer, escobar, prado!!!
Smyrna Jim
May 8th, 2009
8:00 pm
Okay, el perfecto is over – they can’t stop us now.
phanatic
May 8th, 2009
8:00 pm
MFIN04
cole hamels
Rob from SC
May 8th, 2009
8:00 pm
we won’t win until we get a manager who is not afraid to hurt feelings
JD
May 8th, 2009
8:00 pm
Is that Tim Tebow clocking pitches behind home plate?
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
8:01 pm
Not Cole Hamels!!!
phanatic
May 8th, 2009
8:01 pm
cole hamels
David O'Brien
May 8th, 2009
8:01 pm
Chipper breaks up no-no and extends his hitting streak to 28 games against Phils
Goldenglove002
May 8th, 2009
8:01 pm
Whoever it is still owns that title, good job by Chipper to finally put up a hit. And keep up his streak
CarolinaAnn
May 8th, 2009
8:02 pm
Mac homer would be nice.
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
8:02 pm
Man Chipper ran as if he had a piano on his back!
phanatic
May 8th, 2009
8:02 pm
go garret, kill the ball!!!!!!!!
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
8:02 pm
Randy Johnson
Cole Hamel's Glove
May 8th, 2009
8:02 pm
We won’t know how close Hamels is to being back 100% until his next start. This game won’t be a good gauge simply because as the name suggests….. all the Phils have to do is throw Hamels’ glove out there against the Braves and it’s a win!
The 3rd out
May 8th, 2009
8:03 pm
I like to wait until the braves get runners on base then I like to show up. LOLOLOL
the real Andy
May 8th, 2009
8:03 pm
can only “watch” via gamecast, so i’m wondering how with two outs Chipper doesn’t score on a double to deep right center. what happened?
phanatic
May 8th, 2009
8:03 pm
mcann looks like me. same body.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
8:03 pm
Tomahawkin
Ever since he poped him hammy in Florida last year I cringe watching him beat out an infield hit.
Tomas
May 8th, 2009
8:03 pm
If this isn’t a call for help for Tommy Hanson, then what will it be, the 5.85 carrer ERA, the 5.81 ERA he had last year, the fact that he has gone winless since last year because everytime he is given a lead he blows it by his damn walks or giving up long balls, and making errors. Maybe it’s the combined ERA of 5.77 of Kawakami and Reyes.
At least demote Reyes and activate Campillo.
Jake W.
May 8th, 2009
8:04 pm
Garrett Anderson has a nice swing when he connects. Hopefully his return will help this offense.
JD
May 8th, 2009
8:04 pm
I hear Hamels’ sweat can be used as a fertilizer to cure world hunger.
Smyrna Jim
May 8th, 2009
8:04 pm
Thanks for coming back, four-eyes (I wear glasses, I can say that!).
Robbie
May 8th, 2009
8:04 pm
I just tuned in and see that the little league Braves are in Phillie tonight.
Goldenglove002
May 8th, 2009
8:04 pm
welcome back mac!
Rob from SC
May 8th, 2009
8:04 pm
good to have MAC back
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
8:04 pm
Andy
It was a good carom off the wall and relay he would have been out
CarolinaAnn
May 8th, 2009
8:04 pm
Yay. Way to go, Mac.
Stephen
May 8th, 2009
8:04 pm
Finally McCann is back.
Mixxo
May 8th, 2009
8:04 pm
That’ll work!
RHR
May 8th, 2009
8:04 pm
HEAP! LOAF! CHIPPER!
All it took was for me to start watching.
Chips Is A Dummy!
May 8th, 2009
8:04 pm
It wasn’t a double, you dummy!
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
8:04 pm
We have ourselves a ball game, nice play by McCann…worst right field throw I have ever seen.
ESCOBAR
May 8th, 2009
8:05 pm
oppps, sorry i gave it away
N Nine
May 8th, 2009
8:05 pm
McCann!! He looks very comfortable at plate.
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
8:05 pm
There We Go B-Macc! Never say die, unlike a majority of the team
Stephen
May 8th, 2009
8:05 pm
And Jeff completely kills the Rally on the first pitch.
Wtf were you thinking.
the real Andy
May 8th, 2009
8:05 pm
atta boy Mac!
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
8:05 pm
There you go McFann!!!!!
Mike
May 8th, 2009
8:05 pm
What the hell was that Frenchy. First pitch…again? That killed the rally.
NYCBrave
May 8th, 2009
8:05 pm
Yeah Mc!
JO-JO
May 8th, 2009
8:06 pm
3 more runs this inning.
Oh Look
May 8th, 2009
8:06 pm
Oh look, another first-pitch Stenchy out.
What’s his OBP now? .300? Same ole Stenchy!
RHR
May 8th, 2009
8:06 pm
Gotta love the Italian restaurant music playing over the PA. Before Alice Cooper anyway…
Chips Is A Dummy!
May 8th, 2009
8:06 pm
You would have thought that Chip’s call the other night when Chipper flied out to end the game against the Mets was a drive to the warning track instead of a weak fister to medium right center field
FRENCHY
May 8th, 2009
8:06 pm
dummm ssss
Chips Is A Dummy!
May 8th, 2009
8:06 pm
Enter your comments here
Jake W.
May 8th, 2009
8:07 pm
Considering how close you are in right field in that little league park, a throw home should not be that hard. I’ll take it though.
Mitchell
May 8th, 2009
8:07 pm
There’s a reason he hasn’t won a game in over a year.
He can’t pitch. If you give up one run in 7 or however many innings and then completely lose control in three other games you can’t make it at this level. That one game doesn’t make up for it.
Chips Is A Dummy!
May 8th, 2009
8:08 pm
Coste=Braves killer
Rob from SC
May 8th, 2009
8:08 pm
Send Jo Jo to triple A now
Goldenglove002
May 8th, 2009
8:08 pm
Hurry it up Glavine, we need you
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
8:08 pm
Get Jo-Jo Out NOW!!!
jo-jo
May 8th, 2009
8:08 pm
told you-jo0jo
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
8:08 pm
Good god get him out of there NOW!
Error or not by Escobar…Jojo still SUCKS!
Tomas
May 8th, 2009
8:08 pm
Well at least they got 2 runs back. Thank you Brian. But this game should be 2-2 if the Braves would have made one of two plays in the second inning.
Chips Is A Dummy!
May 8th, 2009
8:08 pm
Ok Bobby defenders……let’s hear the logic for leaving this joker in the game?
Rob from SC
May 8th, 2009
8:08 pm
I suck at hitting, but I might be able to hit Jo Jo
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
8:08 pm
Well..I was expecting nothing less from JoJo. But it’s good to see our lineup intact and to have McCann back. Coste always kills us.
And ladies and gentlemen, Garrett Anderson can stroke.
Macfan
May 8th, 2009
8:08 pm
Isn’t Coste hitting like .150?
Mike
May 8th, 2009
8:08 pm
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! jo-jo sucks…get rid of his worthless ass. Pull him!!!!!!!!
Mitchell
May 8th, 2009
8:09 pm
Don’t take him out. I want him to throw 130 pitches.
This is his last game for the Braves as far as I’m concerned.
Where’s Glavine?
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
8:09 pm
Send JoBlo down
Jake W.
May 8th, 2009
8:09 pm
When will we learn how to pitch this guy. He’s just like Diaz, you jam him if you pitch him inside.
Wolfman
May 8th, 2009
8:09 pm
It really looks like Jo Jo Reyes’ future is as a lefty out of the bullpen. They guy has major troubles with righties, but pretty good against lefties. Why not put him in the bullpen????????
McFann :Ô:
May 8th, 2009
8:09 pm
HAHA!! I did it again!! He did hit an RBI double! YES!!
Dangit, Ho-Ho…
Mixxo
May 8th, 2009
8:10 pm
That’s right JoJo, take whatever momentum we were brewing and give it right back to ‘em.
McFann :Ô:
May 8th, 2009
8:10 pm
Hey! They didn’t score that a double! Doggone it…
Goldenglove002
May 8th, 2009
8:10 pm
CHips a dummy, the bullpen is getting ready. He’s out of the game either before this inning ends (if he gives up a hit or walk) or at the start of the next one.
Tomas
May 8th, 2009
8:11 pm
Chris Coste………..Down in the middle of the plate.
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
8:11 pm
It really is nice to have Mac back
N Nine
May 8th, 2009
8:11 pm
HoHO santa claus is very giving today! Happy Holidays
bobby cox
May 8th, 2009
8:11 pm
he pitched well, but the umpire made a bad call, but i think jo-jo did good job. he’s fastball was great and change up was very good.he’ll be fine i’m not worried. gi-gi is good
Daybed Wagmoe
May 8th, 2009
8:12 pm
JoJo’s trade value diminishing with every inning.
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
8:12 pm
Lets play the homerun or strikeout game.
Ray K.
May 8th, 2009
8:12 pm
Jo Jo Reyes has had enough chances. For the love of God why do we keep trotting this loser out there. He has had one god outing in 12 starts!! His ERA is now over 8. Again. With Medlen, Hanson, Morton etc. what are we doing?
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
8:12 pm
People can blame Escobar…And we have blamed Kelly before…But how many of our other starting pitchers would have got out of the 2nd inning without allowing a run?
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
8:12 pm
Man This team looks like little leaguers when it comes to watching them on defense. I get flashbacks of the scenes from Major League when I see these guys field
since57
May 8th, 2009
8:12 pm
Hey DOB, what do you really envision happening after this debacle from Reyes? Do you think that this could be the door opening that we and TH are waiting for? Or, will they be waiting for TG to return instead?
Rob from SC
May 8th, 2009
8:12 pm
any one of our starters at AAA exceot for Gamble is better than Jo Jo and Kawakami (I don’t like him either)
bobby cox
May 8th, 2009
8:13 pm
nice effort tonight, frenchy and gigi reyes were great
N Nine
May 8th, 2009
8:13 pm
Daybed Wagmoe?? JoJo had a trade value? Funny 1
Tomas
May 8th, 2009
8:13 pm
Maybe the tape Chipper has in his bad finger is causing him to make bad throws. He never seems to have a good grip on the ball.
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
8:13 pm
No reason to pull Jo-Jo unless you think we can score 5 runs against Hamels/Lidge. Anyone think we can score 5 runs against them? Didn’t think so, no reason to pull him, he is pitching half way decent.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
8:13 pm
Why can’t we just put Parr back in the rotation and Jojo in the pen?
Macfan
May 8th, 2009
8:14 pm
Pull him and trade him before he loses all his trade value.
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
8:14 pm
Who’s ready for this Kelly Johnson pinch-hit laser
Jake W.
May 8th, 2009
8:14 pm
Not a bad idea Wolfman. I think he’d be a pretty good situational lefty. He has the stuff. But mentally I don’t know if I want to bring Jojo in, in the middle of a jam. He might escalate it.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
8:15 pm
you braves are a joke!!!!
br
May 8th, 2009
8:15 pm
MFin04
The homers he’s giving up are to players in the bottom of the lineup and he’s pitching good to the stars. That’s not how you pitch. You pitch your best stuff to everyone.
mbatl
May 8th, 2009
8:16 pm
I wouldn’t burn a PH here. It’s too early and nothing going on, with 2 out….
Good call, Bobby.
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
8:16 pm
Now pinch-hitting..for himself..JoJo Reyes
BREAKING NEWS ---JO JO REYES HAS S.A.A.D.S.
May 8th, 2009
8:16 pm
AP- It has been discovered that Jo Jo Reyes has been diagnosed with S.A.A.D.S. (SWING AND A DRIVE SYNDROM). The only cure is to not ever ever ever ever ever ever pitch again.
Goldenglove002
May 8th, 2009
8:16 pm
?
Jo Jo still in? I’m a little confused. Of course they might just be saving the bench.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
8:16 pm
jo jo can’t pitch
schafer can’t hit
chipper can’t play more than 12 games in a row
Smyrna Jim
May 8th, 2009
8:17 pm
Is Bobby waving the white flag – save the bullpen in a lost cause?
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
8:17 pm
Good point in not burning a PH BUT the Braves do lead like the World in 2 out runs.
Rob from SC
May 8th, 2009
8:17 pm
on a different note, I am reading a great book on Walter O’Malley and moving the Dodgers if anyone is interested
RemoW
May 8th, 2009
8:17 pm
Give up on Hanson for the time being. They are not going to bring him up and then have Glavine come back and put him in the bullpen or send him back. When they bring him up they intend to give him every chance to stay in the rotation and the the bigs.
So stop. Please note the JoJo is being caught by McCann and he is throwing a ton of breaking balls compared to his other starts. Not sure why he is not throwing the fastball but the is what it looks like.
Mcdowell should have talked to JoJo before Hammels came up.
Did you notice that can’t hit the ball out of here this year? Might just be me.
Dan…
Dan…
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
8:17 pm
Jo Jo actually is a decent hitter (for a pitcher) no reason to waste a guy off the bench
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
8:17 pm
12 games in a row?
Bit of a stretch. I’d say 6 or 7
Smyrna Jim
May 8th, 2009
8:17 pm
On the other hand, Jo Jo is still eligible for the win if we come back.
Mitchell
May 8th, 2009
8:17 pm
This is the third game of the damn road trip. We don’t need to have the damn bullpen go six innings.
Make him go five at least.
I really thought JoJo showed some promise last year. That error by Yunel was unacceptable but you have to throw strikes to the pitcher. If you have the pitcher up with the bases loaded you cannot give him the advantage like that.
I don’t think it makes any sense to take him out now. It’s a waste.
Chris from the Rock
May 8th, 2009
8:18 pm
Is it me, or do the Braves have a long history of an inability to get the opposing team’s backup catcher out? Coste, Redmond, etc…
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
8:18 pm
philly phan
Says the fan whose staring pitcher has only pitched like 4 games…and 2nd baseman didn’t play a game earlier this week…and Has Joe Blanton going tomorrow with a 7+ era.
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
8:18 pm
First off, Werth is a great homerun hitter in this park, and Coste hit one out with no one on, and he was probably just trying to pitch to contact. Take away the stupid 4 runs, and it would be 3-2. You don’t pull your starter when he is still getting guys out and kill your bullpen.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
8:19 pm
great game guys.
McFann :Ô:
May 8th, 2009
8:19 pm
BTW–McCann’s AVG with RISP is .400!
P-Town Brave
May 8th, 2009
8:20 pm
Sorry guys, but I just have to comment on how Bobby once again has mismanaged this game….
Should have taken out JoJo for Buddy (who does throw strikes) after we got the 2 runs back and got into the game but no, we leave JoJo in to give up a HR to a guy who only hits off the Braves AND God only knows what he’ll do this inning.
MetsFan
May 8th, 2009
8:20 pm
For once, I agree with a Phillies fan–the Braves suck.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
8:20 pm
bravos2249
at least we can overcome all those issues. you guys can’t do that. you guys are done tonight. and 3rd game for sure (KK) another joke.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
8:21 pm
Just to note….Before Bobby gave Chipper the off day yesterday..Chipper had played in 16 straight games….but the Braves had off days in there.
mbatl
May 8th, 2009
8:21 pm
“I really thought JoJo showed some promise last year.”
He’s showed some promise tonight. A couple of HR against the Phils in that stadium is not the end of the world. He had some very bad luck (and made a bad defensive play) in the 2nd.
I’m not saying all is well, but some of you guys are way over-reacting. Jo-Jo has talent, is young, and needs to learn to win. Maybe he never will, but it’s too early to make that call.
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
8:21 pm
I give up with logical talk to people during games, lol.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
8:21 pm
they show no heart.
Jake W.
May 8th, 2009
8:21 pm
Philly Phan, not that i’m rooting for it and God knows its come awfully close to it this season, but all it takes is badly placed line drive up the midlle and you guys will become a joke. Cole Hamels is your only legit starter. By the way, I see you picked a very easy time to brag. Your number 1 on the mound against our number 5. I’m not a gambler, but I don’t know how many people were betting on Jojo Reyes to outpitch Cole Hamels. I can tell you I wasn’t.
Rob from SC
May 8th, 2009
8:22 pm
just have to laugh at Bobby Cox
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
8:22 pm
bye bye JoBlo. Finish the game and pack your bags
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
8:22 pm
Lol, and Chase Utley just hits one 580ft.
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
8:22 pm
This Is Embarassing, Why Is he still out there Getting Punked?
Goldenglove002
May 8th, 2009
8:22 pm
well, this games over. If JoJo ever had any trade value after his last start, its gone now.
Wolfman
May 8th, 2009
8:22 pm
Didn’t they say people will love Schafer for being such a good player with great speed? Well I hate the kid. He strikes out so much and he is never on base to steal any bases. I never see him bunt for a hit. I mean he does, but not often enough. She has the speed and he is a lefty, why not try to bunt way more often? Maybe this will make pitchers change the way they pitch to him. Right now we have two majoy holes in our lineup, him and the pitcher spot. I hope the next time the opposing team uses a righthanded started Kelly will play 2B and Omar will be in CF. I would be pissed, if I was Kelly. He struggles yes, but whats Schafer doing?
RemoW
May 8th, 2009
8:22 pm
Well, any confidence that Jojo has is gone now. Wow!!!
Tomas
May 8th, 2009
8:23 pm
This team against the Phillies always seem to lose because of a bulpen meltdown, or some stupid errors in which the Phillies always capitalize.
Mike
May 8th, 2009
8:23 pm
how much does he have to suck to get pulled. I could serve up homers this good…….AND HE IS STILL PITCHING?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?
P-Town Brave
May 8th, 2009
8:23 pm
Well, there you have it…as stated in my 8:20 post…
The old man strikes again!
Wow Bobby, I think JoJo is and has been done for awhile…
Can we all agree on this…that we don’t want to see JoJo pitching in NY on Wednesday?
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
8:23 pm
philly phan
Jojo is not in our long term plan…..Schafer is a frickin rookie…..and Chipper had played in 16 straight games before he got an off day yesterday because the game started at 12 after a night game.
We have far better pitchers in the minors but the Braves don’t want to rush them. By no means am I telling you we are going to win anything this year, but in the long run don’t expect to see Jojo on this team.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
8:24 pm
this shows who we are and who you are. you might beat a rookie marlin pitcher and an injured anibal sanchez. but never a good ball club.
Jake W.
May 8th, 2009
8:24 pm
Wow, do you guys also go and brag on the Nationals blog. I mean you’re talking junk about a team that finished 4th last year. I’m sorry you feel challenged by us. I mean, did we do that all those years that we beat the crap out of you?
Turtsnap
May 8th, 2009
8:24 pm
I’ve said it with Kawakami, now I’ll say it with Reyes…. Why does it take Bobby so long to realize it isn’t working? And I’m not talking about the specific game they are pitching, I am talking about overall. How much do we have to endure?
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
8:24 pm
its easy to give up homers to the phillies in this ballpark.. none of these home runs have had ANYTHING to do with this ballpark. They may have all left the polo grounds. we arent talkin about cheapies. Theyre hitting bombs.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
8:25 pm
Even without those 4 Unearned runs it would still be 4-2.
Tomas
May 8th, 2009
8:25 pm
Wow that was an impressive homer. Is jo-jo Reyes the new Chuck James.
Cameron
May 8th, 2009
8:25 pm
Doom and gloom is back. 162 games people. You should be happy for JoJo struggles. The more he struggles, the sooner you see Hanson. Although, I think Morton is next. They don’t want to call up Hanson and then send him back down when (and if) Glavine is ready. I definitely don’t think we will see Hanson until we find out for sure what’s up with Glavine.
I hope I am wrong. No sense in not getting the kid in here and see what he can do.
Mike
May 8th, 2009
8:26 pm
Jo Jo is either striking guys out, serving up homers, or committing stupid errors. On the error by the way, we did get a little screwed on that. Hamels should have been called for interference. Plus it looked like Hamels foot grazed the ball as he was running past it, causing it to stay fair longer. We did get hosed on that play, but Jo Jo is still an idiot and he cant cut it at this level.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
8:26 pm
These homers haven’t had anything to do with good hitting, it’s had to do with BAD PITCHING.
MetsFan
May 8th, 2009
8:26 pm
bravos2249…but, all I hear from Braves fans is that your starting pitching is your strength, but now it pretty much looks like Vazquez, JJ, and starter #5 can’t be relied upon.
MetsFan
May 8th, 2009
8:27 pm
Whoops, meant KK. I’ll admit JJ is a stud.
Jack
May 8th, 2009
8:27 pm
Get rid of JoJo and spank Escabar. I think our shortstop kinda plays with his head up his behind. We need to bring up the pitcher from AAA.
JD
May 8th, 2009
8:27 pm
Bobby must have a lot of Phillie’s on his fantasy team. That’s the only explanation.
Jake W.
May 8th, 2009
8:27 pm
Yeah philly phan, and you’re beating up on a guy who isn’t even a number one on our triple a team. Bravo Phillies, Bravo.
Matt
May 8th, 2009
8:27 pm
Bye Bye Jo Jo… hello Mr. Tommy Hanson.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
8:28 pm
bravos2249
i’m glad you think that way, but jo jo will be there for a while, he has been there for a while, with diferent name, horacio, kyle davies, chuck james, and will be there for a while and his name will be KENSHIN KAWAKAMI….. reallity.
sucks to be a brave fan..
Cameron
May 8th, 2009
8:28 pm
Of course Jo Jo is still pitching. You pretty much have no shot at winning this game. Why burn your bullpen? If anything, bring in Frenchy. Seriously, he can throw 95 -97 mph. He hit me with a fastball in the knee in minor league (11-12 yrs old) All-Star practice. You could see the implant from the seams for like a week. It hurt, to say the least.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
8:29 pm
MetsFan
JJ? Jair is our best starting pitcher know your stuff….and besides Jojo wasn’t suppose to be on this team. The frickin FO doesn’t want to call up Hansen. That’s their problem. Vazquez is fine. He is a number 3 pitcher. The number 5 spot is not very good but I’d still take our rotation over yours or the phillies anyday top to bottom.
RHR
May 8th, 2009
8:29 pm
Jo Jo – just him in the head – that’s better than right flippin’ field!
I laughed a solid minute at this comment, Smyrna Jim.
McFann – thanks for sharing your pix. Glad you got to meet your mann.
Schafer's Wafers
May 8th, 2009
8:29 pm
Philly Phan
Didnt we beat you 2 out of 3 to start the season??? Yes we did shut your face you troll
Cameron
May 8th, 2009
8:29 pm
philly phan:
7 words for ya: Joe Blanton, Jamie Moyer, Chan Ho Park
Sucks to be a Phillies fan.
If we had that lineup, we would be leading the division by ten games. Not two games ahead of the Braves.
mbatl
May 8th, 2009
8:29 pm
I don’t think we’ll see Hanson until some time in June. We’ve come this far without blowing his Super-2 status… hard to see calling him up now and giving up a year of arbitration. I don’t think that was a big factor in March, but at this point, it wouldn’t really make sense.
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
8:29 pm
Your Quote
“Didn’t they say people will love Schafer for being such a good player with great speed? Well I hate the kid.”
LOL, That’s kind of harsh ain’t it…?
Agreed though, he is killing us in that 8 hole
MetsFan
May 8th, 2009
8:29 pm
bravos2249–did you see what I wrote right after that? Easy, killer….
Tomas
May 8th, 2009
8:29 pm
Why keep Jo-jo Reyes when Kris Medlen, Todd Redmond, and Tommy Hanson are begging for a chance with their lights out perfomances in AAA, and clearly Jo-jo Reyes isn’t major league material. Release him trade him, send him back to triple A.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
8:30 pm
may be the braves are scared of playing infront of more than 1000 fans.
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
8:31 pm
You have to be able to see the big picture. Jo-Jo is doing a good job eating innings at this point. Hamels is there best pitcher. Maybe we can get to their pen. Either way…still have a chance to win the series and they don’t have any more great pitchers. McCann is back and already has more RBIs than Kotchman has had in the last 10 games for the Braves.
Mitchell
May 8th, 2009
8:31 pm
If Schafer has any thought going through his head when he steps to the plate it should be a) bunt for a hit, b) try to make contact, c) do not try to hit a homerun which is what he looks like he’s trying to do every time, e) if you know you can’t hit the ball high and inside don’t swing at it cause that’s all they’re doing and you clearly cannot hit it, in other words, stop swinging if you’re missing!, and d) do not hit the ball in the air!
For the love of god. He is too fast not to try any way he can to put the ball in play. I’m sorry, he is arrogant. He hit two homeruns and he thinks he’s Ryan Howard.
Josh Anderson is not an all-star by any means but he’s a smart player. He makes the most of what he has and he actually does have some power. He proved his worth at the end of the season. It’s not to say that Schafer can’t learn from this maybe, probably not but you know what you were getting from Anderson. We’d be better off with him than without him.
a643dp
May 8th, 2009
8:32 pm
Braves era vs the phillies in the last 7 inn.= 21.85 17 runs in 7 innings NOW THATS FUNNY(TBS)
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
8:32 pm
philly phan
Davies, James and Ramirez had like an avg of 3 yrs to prove it in the majors and then they were gone. They also didn’t have anyone behind them knocking on the door. Jojo does though. It probably won’t be Hansen coming up, but if the Braves don’t change something with the 5th spot, then they are stupid. Whether it be moving Parr or Buddy from the Pen or calling up Morton. Whether they have a high era or not it’s the fact of not giving up the long ball and having the mental abilities to get through the game.
Cameron
May 8th, 2009
8:32 pm
Vazquez can’t be relied upon…please he had one bad inning in both games. What did he strike out? 12 and 10? He will be fine.
Kawakami can still turn it around. He showed us some mettle the other night. Maybe he turns a corner.
Starter number 5 absolutely cannot be relied upon. But, Glavine is reliable if he is healthy. If he is not, we will see Hanson. Who knows if he will be reliable. He will definitely give us a lift and strike guys out. Anything beyond that is anybody’s guess.
MetsFan
May 8th, 2009
8:33 pm
Braveheart….congratulations on misspelling four out of the five pitchers’ names you just mentioned. You got Lowe right, but you had to shorten the first name to D.
RHR
May 8th, 2009
8:33 pm
Look! It’s Marietta Derek!
Jake W.
May 8th, 2009
8:33 pm
Get it all out now Philly Phan because everybody knows you’re not repeating. You know it too, that’s why you’re talking your junk. Good pitching beats good offense any day. Your offense is great, but they can get shutdown just like everybody else by good pitching. See your performance agianst the Mets. You are beating up on JOJO REYES. Reality check please.
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 8th, 2009
8:34 pm
Chipper and Ryan Howard thought that was pretty darn funny, lol
David O'Brien
May 8th, 2009
8:34 pm
If that fan can bunt, the Braves can use him.
Dude’s got wheels.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
8:34 pm
utley-INFANTE
rollins-ESCOBAR
kotchman–HOWARD
chipper-FELIZ
schafer-VICTORINO
you guys are not even clos
Mixxo
May 8th, 2009
8:34 pm
Marietta Derek get off the field!!!!! That is SO not DPTC!
Schafer's Wafers
May 8th, 2009
8:35 pm
MetsFan
Who do you think you are??? Trying to sneak under the radar. I dont think so shooter you are rotation is just as bad as philly. After Johan you have nothin…
winterville
May 8th, 2009
8:35 pm
Philly Phan
We already took two from your scrub team. Your pitching is way worse than ours. Your team really is just a bunch of losers and you know that. Your starters era is something like 6 or 7. You’re not going to be able to out slug everyone. The sorry Mets just took 2 in a row from you. YOUR TEAM SUCKS.
Mitchell
May 8th, 2009
8:35 pm
If Jurrjens was pitching we’d have this game locked up.
I hope Hamels loses it after that. Probably not.
Mitchell
May 8th, 2009
8:36 pm
come on garrett.
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
8:37 pm
MariettaDerek..thats funny ish people. Comedic gold
MetsFan
May 8th, 2009
8:37 pm
Schafer’s Wafers: “I dont think so shooter you are rotation is just as bad as philly”
Can someone translate please? I went to school.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
8:37 pm
hanson is going to get rocked too, this is not AAA. i want to see him agains the PHILLIEEEES. WORLS CHAMPSS.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
8:37 pm
philly phan
No one here really cares….as long as we finish better than we did last year it’s a success and we still have good players for next year.
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
8:38 pm
“Loaf” leggin one out. Leave the man alone
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
8:38 pm
maccan great at bat.
Tommy Hanson
May 8th, 2009
8:39 pm
Guys I tried to get in the game but Bobby said I cant not yet. I showed up anyway and was trying to get into the bullpen and security tackled me. Moylan was shoutin June 1st ta heck with june 1st. Please tell Bobby to send bail its $1000.
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
8:39 pm
Game Over! It’s Funny That I got more excitement watch the fan run onto the field than the performance of the AAA Braves…
Matt
May 8th, 2009
8:39 pm
philly phan get outta here… if the phillies are so good, why are they only 2 up on us? and 1 on the mets?
Robbie
May 8th, 2009
8:39 pm
Schafer has struck out 40% of his plate appearances.
Goldenglove002
May 8th, 2009
8:40 pm
MatsFan,
you have Johan Santana and then crap afterwards. And I haven’t heard of anyone waiting in the minors.
Philidelphia has Cole hamels and crap afterwards. Everyone is old and I also haven’t heard of anyone dominating in the minors.
Easy enough?
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
8:40 pm
bravos2249
you guys will finish better 71-91 4th place still .lol
the real Andy
May 8th, 2009
8:40 pm
i get very very frustrated with Jo-Jo too, and i think for now we can do better. but i do have to make the point – Greg Maddux’s first 36 games, 8-18, 5.50 something ERA. I’m not predicting 350 career wins for Jo-Jo (or maybe even 50), but writing a young guy off after his first 36 or so games might not always be the wisest choice.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
8:40 pm
philly phan
You guys have Brett Myers going on Sunday and you think that’s an automatic win? I can see why you would know tonight was one but Sunday looks pretty even to me. Now one game I will tell you to make sure you catch up on…even though you seem to hate our offense. Lowe vs Santana on Monday night.
MetsFan
May 8th, 2009
8:41 pm
Matt – because up until now, the Mets and Phillies have been underperforming. The Braves, however, are pretty much playing to their level.
McFann :Ô:
May 8th, 2009
8:41 pm
Run Heap Run–
You’re welcome! I was glad, too…
Dude…that stinks. Well, better luck next AB. Still say they shoulda scored that hit a double…
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
8:41 pm
I think Parr should be in the rotation
Jake W.
May 8th, 2009
8:41 pm
No class, No common sense. Typical Philly fan. Who knew one game against the “lowly” Braves would inspire so much confidence from you.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
8:41 pm
parr WOW that’s an ace. who is next campillo?
Wolfman
May 8th, 2009
8:41 pm
lol … someone once said Schafer will win Rookie Of The Year. WOW!!! How wrong he proofed us.
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
8:41 pm
Is sunday’s game really a 9:40 first pitch? my lord that is early
Robbie
May 8th, 2009
8:42 pm
Tomahawkin, If these Braves played this way in AAA, they’d be shipped down to Pearl, MS
Braveheart
May 8th, 2009
8:42 pm
Looks like a troll is using my moniker. Whatever. Have it dude.
Goldenglove002
May 8th, 2009
8:43 pm
So, speaking of young pitching, who do you guys think will have the most potential in their young guns? Braves, Marlins or Nats?
Nats have Jordan Zimmerman and Stephen Strasburg (soon enough). That honestly scares me a little bit a few years down the road.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
8:43 pm
MetsFan
This is only like the 5th time the Braves have had Anderson AND McCann in the lineup with Chipper. And surprise surprise Chipper has played the most games out of the three.
CHIP CARRY....the biggest joke in all of baseball
May 8th, 2009
8:43 pm
i would make jo jo go the entire game. it would only be eight since we couldnt come back on a high school team….
MetsFan
May 8th, 2009
8:43 pm
Jake W. – One game against the Braves inspires confidence in EVERYONE.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
8:43 pm
cabravesfan
Uhh I guess for you? It’s on TBS
Mitchell
May 8th, 2009
8:43 pm
What happened to the Garrett Anderson who got the game winning hit in game 7 of the 2002 world series?
He doesn’t look like he wants to play for this team.
And say what you will about Braves fans but we don’t boo our players like a bunch of deadbeats or throw batteries as Philadelphians are want to do and we don’t run onto the field like a bunch of bi-polar manic sociopaths.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
8:44 pm
jake peavy?? sorry jake w.
is just amaizing how bad of a team you guys have, no run, no power, no pitching, no bullpen, no fans.
Matt
May 8th, 2009
8:44 pm
underperforming?? you have pathetic rotations, easy as that. How’s oliver perez doing?? our starting catcher hasn’t played in weeks until tonight, our LF is just coming back, what do you mean playing to their level? When they are healthy they are every bit as decent as the rest of this division.
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
8:44 pm
Chipper is still in? I’m shocked..
Jake W.
May 8th, 2009
8:44 pm
Some advice to my fellow bloggers. Its obvious Philly Phan lacks common sense. No more arguing with 5 year olds. We’re above that.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
8:44 pm
metsfan. you are correct.
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
8:44 pm
bravos2249-
It’s also apparently on FS South…not sure if that was the time of the first pitch or the start of coverage
MetsFan
May 8th, 2009
8:45 pm
bravos – do you really think Anderson is a difference maker? He looks like he has to be forced to come to the ballpark every night. And waiting for Chipper to get hurt is like ordering food in a fine restaurant–it might take a little while, but when it comes, you know it’ll be memorable.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
8:46 pm
cairo will hit a home run
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
8:46 pm
should someone point out to phillie phan that his team’s starting staff has the highest ERA in the national league?
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
8:46 pm
you guys can use cairo to hit clean up.
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
8:46 pm
good grief
what happened? just got back and 8-2???
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
8:47 pm
jake peavy?
He’s frickin 2-4 with a 4.27 era and has given up as many homers as KK NO THANK YOU
Matt
May 8th, 2009
8:47 pm
Why is a Mets fan even in here? Shouldn’t you be worried about their game against the Pirates tonight?
Smyrna Jim
May 8th, 2009
8:47 pm
cabravesfan – not in my time zone, girl – but I’ll be listening all afternoon while tutoring.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
8:47 pm
cabravesfan, you just di man. thanks. if you know so much about baseball WHY ARE YOU A BRAVES FAN???? lol
Goldenglove002
May 8th, 2009
8:48 pm
Philly fan, no pitching or pen? Normally I respect the opinions of a rival fan, but thats just plain out retarded. The Braves have Lowe, JJ and Vazquez dominating at the moment. And Moylan, Soriano, Gonzalez have been doing quite well for most of the year.
And you sure as hell have no room to speak about bad pitching
Mike
May 8th, 2009
8:48 pm
Philly Phan…did you just say that Feliz is better than Chipper? I figured your just capped the wrong one, no one is that insane.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
8:49 pm
Necromancer
Escobar made an error but on a in btw hopper….Jojo then made an error on a ball hit by Hamels that was rolling foul and threw it into RF and it resulted in 4 Unearned runs….then the other 4 are all on various homers given up by Jojo…
Oh and a fan ran on the field that Chipper and Ryan Howard had a real good laugh at….took em a while to catch the guy he was FAST
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
8:49 pm
bravos2249
may be with your run support he would be 5 and 1.
MetsFan
May 8th, 2009
8:49 pm
Vazquez is dominating? Who, his wife?
the real Andy
May 8th, 2009
8:49 pm
philthy phan – i will grant that utley howard and rollins (despite his .214 average this year) are impressive. too bad they can’t pitch. continue gloating that your #1 is beating our place-holder #5 – very impressive. i’d just like to take this opportunity to remind you that your lowest starter ERA is 5.35. enjoy your world championship, because you’re not winning another.
Jake W.
May 8th, 2009
8:49 pm
Met Fan, heres something for you. Win something. When is the last time you did?
And speaking of good gifts. My birthday is in September and you guys have been very giving to me the last two years.
njbraves
May 8th, 2009
8:50 pm
Mets fans are the dumbest people on Earth. Seriously, what exactly have you guys won? Anything?? Exactly. You say the Braves suck, yet they’re only a game and a half behind you.
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
8:50 pm
phillie phan-
believe it or not I don’t hate the phillies- their fans, on the other hand…
McFann :Ô:
May 8th, 2009
8:51 pm
BTW–After McCann hit his RBI “single”, they showed a fan in the dugout wearing his McCann shirt backwards. Wonder if it was Bruce…
Mike
May 8th, 2009
8:51 pm
Frenchy looked like the Frenchy of old today
Schafer's Wafers
May 8th, 2009
8:51 pm
MetsFan
Whats John Maines ERA or better yet Ollie Perez…What about David Wright how many K’s does he have….Shut your face you troll
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
8:51 pm
Smyrna Jim-
I guess not everyone can live in paradise, right?
Oh, the sacrifices we californians make!
Tomas
May 8th, 2009
8:51 pm
The phillies have 8 runs and 5 hits(about 4 of them are homers).
MetsFan
May 8th, 2009
8:52 pm
Jake W. – the last time we won something was when we crushed your little division title streak. Which, you know, to a Braves fan is just as good as winning the World Series.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
8:52 pm
Mike,
feliz will hit more home runs than cheaper jones. and play more games. he is faster. we don’t need singles from feliz that’s why we have rollins, he actually gets on base.
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
8:53 pm
Schafer’s Wafers-
be careful when mentioning Ollie Perez…might be upsetting to mets fans to realize they could have had Derek Lowe for what they are paying a situational lefty coming out of their ‘pen
the real Andy
May 8th, 2009
8:54 pm
>>that’s why we have rollins, he actually gets on base.
Rollins .252 OBP
Mitchell
May 8th, 2009
8:54 pm
Metfan,
Get a f***ing life. Do you really f’n thing the Mets are going to win $*** this year?
You’re a joke. Why don’t you actually win the division now that the Braves are a 3rd or 4th place team. You don’t have us to look up at in September anymore and you still can’t get it done.
One division title in 18 years. Amazing.
Schafer's Wafers
May 8th, 2009
8:54 pm
cabravesfan,
I know I thought about taken cover when I said that….then I realized they are just Mutt fans and they have trouble beating themselves out of a wet paper bag.
MetsFan
May 8th, 2009
8:55 pm
Braveheart, I’m not from Puerto Rico. I’m of caucasian descent. It’s nice, though, that you got your hatred of Latin Americans into your post. Your blind racism surely speaks well of all Braves fans. And about the mother comment…in addition to spelling, I think you need to go back to school for Health class. It doesn’t work that way. I’m sure someone can show you on a doll.
Matt
May 8th, 2009
8:55 pm
Mets= 23 years and counting…
Robbie
May 8th, 2009
8:56 pm
Is it time to pick your nose, Bobby?
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
8:56 pm
philly phan
please tell me that was sacrasm?
before yesterday Jair had 4 runs in his previous 4 starts…he got 4 yesterday though. But the Braves look to be setting well next year with Starters.They have many to choose from/or trade.
Lowe
Jair
Vazquez
Kawakami
Jojo….(ugh)
Morton
Hansen
Medlen
Hudson ( $13 million option and with the way Jojo and KK and Vaz have been showing they can be shaky I don’t see how the Braves let him loose)
you could even throw in
Parr and Carlyle if needed.
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
8:56 pm
Just involuntarily screeched a curse word very loudly with my front door wide open and several small children walking by…is this bad?
MetsFan
May 8th, 2009
8:56 pm
Mitchell – and one more World Series title than the Atlanta Braves. Nice….
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
8:56 pm
Bravos2249
Thank you. Good Lawd! Was there circus music playing during all of these theatrics?
Sounds better than Barnum and Bailey!
the real Andy
May 8th, 2009
8:57 pm
>>> Met fan if you live in Atlanta, take your Puerto Rican ass back where you came from … up your mothers ASS !!!!!
i, as a braves fan, officially distance myself from this comment.
Matt
May 8th, 2009
8:57 pm
One more world series title then the braves? what?
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
8:57 pm
Schafer’s Wafers-
I should mention that I am not really all that concerned with you upsetting mets fans…just fear for your safety
Jake W.
May 8th, 2009
8:58 pm
No Met Guy, something tangible like oh I don’t know…….. a WORLD SERIES. And by the way if division titles are world series (who really thinks that) then ypu guys have a lot of catching up to do. I mean if there so easy, why can’t you guys hold on and win one?
njbraves
May 8th, 2009
8:58 pm
Amazing how a Met fan would rather spend hi time here than watch his own team’s game. Losers through and through. And Philly Fan…get a life man. Say the Braves suck..fine. But to say Chipper sux just proves your ignorance.
MetsFan
May 8th, 2009
8:58 pm
Braveheart….so, you hate Latin Americans and the President. Is it because he’s black or do you object to certain policies of his? Wait,l don’t bother answering. I’d love to see one Braves fan on this board call out this Braveheart idiot for the racist vile he’s spewing in the midst of supposed “baseball” talk.
And, you seem to have a real preoccupation with the buttocks portion of the body. Ever ask yourself why that is? I’m just saying.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
8:59 pm
cheaper is not an all star.
Schafer's Wafers
May 8th, 2009
8:59 pm
cabravesfan,
Thanks for looking out for another Braves Fan…Much Appreciated
Phillies Rock
May 8th, 2009
9:00 pm
braves are a fourth place team. this jo-jo reyes guy stinks. the offense is a joke. the bullpen sucks and gave us that win. team has omar infante and jeff francoeur as starters. an overrated manager. an uncaring fanbase.
braves are old news!
Goldenglove002
May 8th, 2009
9:00 pm
Bravos, throw Rohrbough and Locke into that list also. I believe that they could be ready for the bigs by the start of next year
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:00 pm
who are all these brave pitchers i tought spring training was over.
MetsFan
May 8th, 2009
9:00 pm
Okay, brother….tell me why you hate Obama then? And please, answer quickly.
Matt
May 8th, 2009
9:00 pm
Pittsburgh Penguins!
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
9:01 pm
Baseball, anyone?? (looking sheepishly)
mbatl
May 8th, 2009
9:01 pm
I don’t think the Braveheart posting tonight is the Braveheart we’ve known on this blog for a long time. Anyway, good night, children. Most of you need to either grow up, or sober up, or both.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
9:01 pm
Ok The Braves Organization has THREE frickin World Series titles OK people.
1914…..1957…and 1995
Just cause it wasn’t in Atlanta doesn’t mean it didn’t count. And for you Phillies and Mets fans you know d@mn good and well you’d be saying the same thing.
njbraves
May 8th, 2009
9:01 pm
Believe me, as someone who lives in an area with plenty of Met fans, there is no reasoning with these people. They act tough, but deep down they know their team isn’t very good. Met fans flood NY sports radio everyday complaining about Manuel, Minaya, Wright, Perez, etc..everyday.
TnBrian
May 8th, 2009
9:02 pm
I’ll bet that’s it for Jo-Jo, as far as being an Atlanta Brave. Joe Simpson made a good point that he was using off-speed too much and they looked to be sitting on ‘em. Same old crap, just a 9 in front of the 0 for are buddy Reyes. The offense never had a chance tonight. Gotta get at fat boy Blanton tomorrow and head case Myers on Sunday. No excuse to not hit those goofballs.
Keep talking Mutt and Philly fans… what goes around, comes around!
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:02 pm
when are you guys are going to learn how to play defense? what 21 errors in 25 games. no idea how to run bases. wow
TnBrian
May 8th, 2009
9:03 pm
Meant 9 behind the 0… duh.
PWHjort
May 8th, 2009
9:03 pm
What’s this I hear about not wearing the purity rings Ha HA. – Mickey Mouse
MetsFan
May 8th, 2009
9:03 pm
njbraves – and Braves fans talk all day long about how they love their team, and Bobby Cox? Come on, man, you’re not even trying….
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
9:03 pm
phillie phan-
maybe you should reserve (that means hold off on) making a comment about our ‘pen until your team gets a hit off one of them…just a thought
njbraves
May 8th, 2009
9:04 pm
Phillie fans saying another teams pitching is bad is hilarious. You have the worst ERA in the NL..LOL.
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
9:04 pm
Three Damn Hits I called It, Offesse Still Sucks!
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
9:04 pm
the bullpen sucks and gave us that win. team has omar infante
First off Our bullpen doesn’t stink and Omar is playing because KJ is hitting like .200
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
9:04 pm
YEAH OMAR STINKS!
MetsFan
May 8th, 2009
9:05 pm
So still….no one wants to chastise Braveheart for the overt racism? Or is that kind of stuff just acceptable to all Atlanta fans?
Mitchell
May 8th, 2009
9:05 pm
“Which, you know, to a Braves fan is just as good as winning the World Series.”
What would you know about that? Every time I think about the Mets I realize that they haven’t ever done anything to really earn my hatred. I mean, I hate the Mets but essentially they mean nothing to me.
But your arrorogance and over-confidence is so undeserved it pisses me off. Why don’t you do something warrant the trash talking.
Jake W.
May 8th, 2009
9:05 pm
Please stop the stupidity. Some of you Braves fans let these guys get to you. Name calling is really not needed. It’s so funny that some os us can quickly call Jojo mentally weak, but when someone comes on here acting immature you stoop down to their level. Your just as weak as Jojo. Argue the facts, stop making stuff personal.
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
9:05 pm
Nice There We Go O! There’s our meaningless homer for the night!
Tomas
May 8th, 2009
9:05 pm
Wow O’flaherty has been pretty good lately. I wonder if Bobby let’s him pitch another innnig or to at least Ryan Howard(assuming that the Braves don’t have a big inning in which they pinch hit for him.
njbraves
May 8th, 2009
9:05 pm
Mets Fan…I know your kind. The second things go wrong, you’re killing the Mets. It’s what Met fans do. They fall for the hype every year, only to have their hearts broken over and over again. Just the thought of it brings a smile to my face.
Typical Kelly Johnson man crusher
May 8th, 2009
9:06 pm
KJ is still better. Don’t make me break out the stats to prove it.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:06 pm
Blanton 7 innings/4 hits/2 bb/1 run
mike 8 innings/5 hits/3 bb/0 runs
vasquez 7 innings/12 hits/1 bb/6 runs/ 155 pitches
KK 5 innings/11 hits/7 bb/9 runs/133 pitches plus what your bullpen allows.
Goldenglove002
May 8th, 2009
9:06 pm
Anyone have a feeling that Kelly Johnson’s mental state is absolutely horrendous right now? First he is a constant in trade rumors, then the braves attempt to sign Furcal and put him at 2nd, now Infante seems to have dethroned him and is doing a good job.
Smyrna Jim
May 8th, 2009
9:06 pm
cabravesfan – screeching maybe not good, but they’ve probably heard it before.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
9:07 pm
MetsFan
We don’t like racism but trying to reason with them and fight about stuff like that is like fighting with a wall. Some people may have missed the post also.
Mitchell
May 8th, 2009
9:07 pm
I’m not going to criticize Omar but he does have some bad tendencies. He’s capable of hitting homeruns. That’s a start but I want to see more.
He can smoke the ball.
PWHjort
May 8th, 2009
9:07 pm
Philly fan,
You’re right. Our problems have to do with defense and baserunning. Which is unacceptable. But it is identifiable and fixable with our current roster. Unlike your team’s horse sh!t starting rotation.
MetsFan
May 8th, 2009
9:07 pm
Mitchell – because all any Atlanta fan I’ve ever met talks about is “The Streak!” Which they then go on talking about as if it’s a long list of successes, while the rest of the baseball world looks at it as an embarrassing failure to win the Series more than once.
All right, I’ll leave you to your blog. Just please, Atlanta…don’t get swept, okay? Try to beat the Phillies at least once.
winterville
May 8th, 2009
9:08 pm
Mets Fan
That is someone else posting and using Braveheart’s name. It is a troll. The troll is not a Braves fan.
MetsFan
May 8th, 2009
9:08 pm
If that was Braveheart’s answer, I consider myself fully validated. Goodnight!
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
9:08 pm
Smyrna Jim-
i don’t know, they were pretty young
serves me right for keeping the door open (can’t help it…it is 6:00 and still about 70 degrees and beautiful out here- I love california!)
njbraves
May 8th, 2009
9:08 pm
Actually Braveheart….no offense meant by this at all…but I’m pretty sure all black people did vote for Obama.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:09 pm
you guys are getting close!!!!!!!!
Jake W.
May 8th, 2009
9:09 pm
I’m done for tonight. No need to argue now. We will see where everyone will be come the end of September.
Loaf Garret on a blackberry from LF is curious
May 8th, 2009
9:10 pm
He doesn’t look like he wants to play for this team.
Can I get an example of what someone who wants to play for this team looks like?
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
9:10 pm
MetsFan
Trust me none of us on here really talk about that. We talk about how Bobby was smart back then..lol. But we don’t really talk about the past in terms of the streak unless someone brings it up saying as you did. We just talk about general baseball and what’s going on.
the real Andy
May 8th, 2009
9:10 pm
mets fan – not all braves fans are racist, and if you’ll look back i distanced myself a while ago from that statement. but i’m not gonna defend a mets fan, or encourage a blog fight. sorry. so some turkey said something you don’t like – either calm down or get the hell off the braves blog and go back to NY.
Phillies Rock
May 8th, 2009
9:11 pm
Hey woo-hoo, a meaningless homerun! LOL! Way to pad them stats.
Goldenglove002
May 8th, 2009
9:12 pm
Wow, Justin verlander is having a great night for Detroit. 10 K’s, 2 hits, 2 BBs, No runs. And he’s trying out the ninth now.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
9:12 pm
MetsFan
You wanna know someone whose stats are deceiving, Bennett. low era but he gives up everyone elses runs.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:12 pm
PWHjort,
who is going to fix your team, COX? his nose is bleeding for picking it all the time
Phillies Rock
May 8th, 2009
9:13 pm
I’m not going to criticize Omar but he does have some bad tendencies. He’s capable of hitting homeruns.
1 in 67 ABs! What a masher!
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:13 pm
bennet just made a mistake, breaves showing no CLASS
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
9:13 pm
Bennett is so stupid
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
9:14 pm
philly phan
The braves have hit like 3 opposing hitter all year grow up.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:14 pm
is it just philly phan and phillies rock left in this BRAVES BLOG…lol
WE ARE THA CHAMPS.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:15 pm
and an umpire -ex brave blaine-
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
9:15 pm
It’s kinda funny to hear a phillies fan talk about “class”
Mitchell
May 8th, 2009
9:16 pm
Philly phan, we’ve won 4 of the last 6 against you in your little kitty litter box stadium.
Why don’t you just enjoy your superiority and stop bragging about a win we gave you last time and talking about JoJo like you shouldn’t have beaten him.
Just beat the Mets and we’re fine. Or at least I am. You’re hardly the best team in this league but you kicked our ass at home last year, there’s no getting around that. As long as the Mets don’t win the division I’m fine. Not that they would.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:16 pm
blaine boyer also hit an umpire (ex brave)
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
9:16 pm
Man It just pains me so see our AAA team get Clowned Like This!
PWHjort
May 8th, 2009
9:17 pm
Phillie phan,
In the words of Dwight Gooden, “LOL!”.
Steve
May 8th, 2009
9:17 pm
Finally, Jeff Bennett giving up his own runs.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:17 pm
mitchel!!!!
ok i will enjoy it.
McFann :Ô:
May 8th, 2009
9:18 pm
Double? No…I think it was a single and he got to second on the throw.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
9:18 pm
philly phan
I hope when the Braves got rid of Boyer it proved they weren’t going to put up with that type of pitching this year. Blaine sucked. WHy the Cards signed him..IDK….But hopefully jojo will go..I’ve never like Bennett either.
Jeff "Goo" Bennett
May 8th, 2009
9:19 pm
Here I go, again . . . Gotta keep that whip over 2.00, since there are no inherited runners to allow to score. Someone stick a fork in me or put a stake in my heart. Gooooooing, gooooing, rbi double Feliz and walk to the catcher. Do I suck or what?
Phillies Rock
May 8th, 2009
9:19 pm
McCann > Coste
Howard > Kotchman
Utley > Any of 3 stooges (Infante, Johnson and Prado)
Rollins > Escobar
Jones > Feliz
Phillies outfield >>> Braves outfield
Braves fail.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:20 pm
tonight, marlis are winning, mets are winning, WORLD CHAMPS ARE WINNING and braves losing. at the end of this trip you guys will be 7 out of first. for sure 6 out on sunday, 6 is a lot see you in 2010.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
9:20 pm
Well let’s look on the bright side I think Moylan, Gonzo , and Soriano have pitched for like 4 straight days….they are at least getting an off day.
the real Andy
May 8th, 2009
9:20 pm
i lived in philly for 3 years – maybe we should just let these guys have their moment in the sun – they don’t have much else to live for. gloat it up fellas. you’re still from a crappy, dirty city filled with unhappy people. have fun with that.
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
9:20 pm
TnBrian
Well, I think you hit the nail on the head about Jo Jo might be done (hoping so). What do you think they will do with him?
Does he have any options or what? Forgive me, bloggers, but do ya’ll think it may be Tommy Time, and I’m not referring to Glavine..
Whaddya think???
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:21 pm
whats wrong with bennet’s mouth??
David O'Brien
May 8th, 2009
9:21 pm
Jo-Jo has given up seven homers in 11 innings in his past three games (two starts) at Philly.
By the way, Hanson pitched May 5, just in case anyone’s trying to figure out whether he might be a possibility to take Reyes’ next turn at NY on May 13. I don’t think that’ll happen, but we’ll see what Bobby Cox says afterward about Reyes staying in rotation.
Rob from SC
May 8th, 2009
9:22 pm
I am a true Braves fan, I watch win or lose, but something needs to be done within our upper management. We have talented players at Triple A. Bobby Cox loves proven players, but the only thing Reyes and Bennett have proven is that they suck. Give Hanson and Medlen a chance. How can Wren and Cox not be tired of watching this crap.
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
9:22 pm
Man This Is Embarassing, Our offense is just getting Schooled by the Phillies in terms of situational hitting…
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:22 pm
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
just walk a couple and it will feel like a victory against
THE ATLANTA BRAVES!
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
9:23 pm
philly phan-
and now i will point out that your team was 7 out with 17 to go two years ago…6 out (it would actually be only 5 if you swept…good luck with that) in May is not really that big of a deal
RHR
May 8th, 2009
9:23 pm
No Chip, its not that the Phillies are angry, it’s just that JB isn’t that good.
Original Jon
May 8th, 2009
9:23 pm
Why man?? I just dont understand how this team cannot get hits when it needs them. I mean, we are down by 5 runs in the 8th and no one can get on base and drive anyone in, meanwhile, in the bottom of the inning, the Phillies get people on and get them in. terry pendleton needs to go. Seriously
Rob from SC
May 8th, 2009
9:23 pm
Bobby Cox should be fired if he leaves Reyes in the rotation. Bennett needs to go too,
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
9:23 pm
Phillies Rock
Now see I can agree on that..Rollins is better than Escobar because he leads off and is a vet. Escobar doesn’t suck of course but I do agree…to an extinct.
Philly phan
We are only going to be 3 games out tonight nim wit.
Rob from SC
May 8th, 2009
9:23 pm
Original John
they are facing Bennett, it would be harder not to score
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:24 pm
did all you guys went to bed?
Rob from SC
May 8th, 2009
9:24 pm
This team as constructed has no chance at the playoff’s
Phillies Rock
May 8th, 2009
9:25 pm
Get real. Utley’s OPS was over a 1.000 coming into today. Coming into today, Infante’s OPS wasn’t even at .800.
Not. Even. Close.
Original Jon
May 8th, 2009
9:25 pm
Gawd, this team just totally sucks right now.
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
9:26 pm
apparently they don’t teach grammer in philadelphia
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:26 pm
we play the braves again on the 15th…. oh sorry those are the nationals.
DUH
May 8th, 2009
9:26 pm
Braveheart = Melissa
ncbravesgirl
May 8th, 2009
9:27 pm
I wonder if Bobby can finally see that Bennett sux.
kirkinga
May 8th, 2009
9:27 pm
Well guess no one wants Bennett to be the set-up guy anymore.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:27 pm
i’m talking south.lol
PWHjort
May 8th, 2009
9:27 pm
Hamels > Lowe
Vazquez >>>> Myers
Jurrjens >>>>>>>>>> Moyer
Blanton = Kawakami at best (for Blanton)
Glavine/Reyes/Hanson > Carasco/Park/Happ
Phillies phail
Brennan
May 8th, 2009
9:28 pm
When did we bring up James Parr and who was optioned down or put on the DL???
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:28 pm
lidge=bennet
RHR
May 8th, 2009
9:29 pm
Run Heap!
Skip & Pete Fan
May 8th, 2009
9:29 pm
Does anyone know the facebook address for Joe and Boog?
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
9:29 pm
More Bad Awareness from our baserunners
Original Jon
May 8th, 2009
9:29 pm
Brennan, James Parr has been up for a while now dude, where you been?
Shane
May 8th, 2009
9:30 pm
The Phillies arent going anywhere. Their starting pitching is terrible. Jamie Moyer LOL
Phillies Rock
May 8th, 2009
9:30 pm
Haha Braves, a little late to be showing signs of life.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
9:30 pm
OK But Hamels is better than Lowe but Lowe is better than a ton of pitchers in baseball..I wonder why Philly didn’t go after him? or did they?
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:30 pm
wow what speed with the braves, are they on wheel chairs??
cheaper and mac not exactly 2 bunnies!! on base.lol
RHR
May 8th, 2009
9:30 pm
CASEY!?
Shane
May 8th, 2009
9:30 pm
Bite on that Phillie fans
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
9:30 pm
GONZO<LIDGE
ncbravesgirl
May 8th, 2009
9:30 pm
Way to go Kotchman!
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:31 pm
sorry ass braves, DREAM-DREAM-DREAM!!!!!!
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
9:31 pm
Another Meaningless Homer, Why couldn’t it have happened earlier…Lets just pad up the stats time
Robbie
May 8th, 2009
9:31 pm
philly phan,
what are you Puerto Rican?
Where the hell were they earlier?
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
9:31 pm
PHILLIE FANS
Honest question…why is Lidge in this game?
Phillies Rock
May 8th, 2009
9:31 pm
Hey, I like some Braves. Like Peter Moylan. Thanks for all those walks in that third game of the season!
10-80
May 8th, 2009
9:31 pm
believe I just saw a smile on G Andersons face on that dugout shot
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:32 pm
great rally schafer KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
Schafer's Wafers
May 8th, 2009
9:32 pm
2 in 2 days look at that power hitting `1b.
Phillies Rock
May 8th, 2009
9:32 pm
Infante & Kotchman = Kings of meaningless homeruns
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
9:33 pm
that’s not going to help Lidge’s ERA at all…what was that about the braves pitching sucking?
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:33 pm
to get some work, hasn’t pitched in few days. or becasue they are scared of your offense
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
9:33 pm
Phillies Rock
If Escobar didn’t make that error they wouldn’t be meaningless.
TBrown
May 8th, 2009
9:33 pm
Say what you want about Schafer and the K’s..but the kid is tough to endure all this and keep battling
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
9:33 pm
involuntary screech #2 (no kids this time)
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
9:33 pm
Schafer K’s Again…Not hating on Schafer but If That Had Been Deion Sanders or David Justice up there They’d been boo’d out of town weeks ago…
Shane
May 8th, 2009
9:33 pm
Tomahawkin we all know you are a closet phillie fan. Just come out and say it
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
9:34 pm
philly phan
ok but still his era is huge
Frankie Knuckles
May 8th, 2009
9:34 pm
Schafer, Schafer, Schafer
Phillies Rock
May 8th, 2009
9:34 pm
Greg Norton…
Greg F-ing Norton….
The Braves think they’re a playoff team with Greg Norton?
Shane
May 8th, 2009
9:34 pm
The Phillies had a bunch of guys have career years last year, They arent going anywhere
Brennan
May 8th, 2009
9:34 pm
original Jon, at school with no Bravos…
RHR
May 8th, 2009
9:34 pm
Skip & Pete fan –
Here’s Joe and Boog’s:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Atlanta-GA/FOX-Sports-South-and-SportSouth/75237472262
And in case you didn’t know…here’s DOB’s fan group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=53472692450&ref=mf
Shane
May 8th, 2009
9:35 pm
Do they phillies think they are with Jamie Moyer?
Ryan
May 8th, 2009
9:35 pm
What happened to that pitching machine Schafer has to simulate every pitcher’s reprotoire? I’d ask for my money back.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
9:35 pm
philly phan
it would have made sense to have him pitch against the Mets yesterday though cause now the Phillies are using him in a game that enables the Braves to see him when they really don’t have to.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:35 pm
KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
9:35 pm
Shane, you took the words out of my mouth
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:37 pm
BREAVES ARE OUT OOOOOOF HEEEERE
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
9:37 pm
Hmm..could Lidge be tipping pitches again?
Phillies Rock
May 8th, 2009
9:37 pm
Losing Braves lose again
13-16
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:38 pm
ACE lowe lol
Mitchell
May 8th, 2009
9:38 pm
Oh Metfan schooled me.
His team has two World Series titles. And you were alive for how many of them?
I remember ‘86 but I think I missed the end of game 6 when Shiraldi, Stanley and Buckner decided to play for the other team because I had to get up the next day to go to the 2nd grade.
Also, we have three World Series titles, not one. Where do we want to go with this?
Rob in Mobile
May 8th, 2009
9:38 pm
Can anyone in in the Braves management swallow their pride long enough to admit that Jordan Schafer is overmatched? Can Bobby Cox stop making excuses for the poor kid and let him get some more seasoning in Gwinnett? This guy’s gonna strike out 250 times this year. Blanco may be struggling, but at least he can get on base and make better contact, and (gasp!) steal a base or two.
Phillies Rock
May 8th, 2009
9:38 pm
And it’s fitting to see Infante make the last out. According to the Braves braintrust on this blug, he is equal to Utley.
Loaf Garret on a blackberry from the dugout
May 8th, 2009
9:38 pm
believe I just saw a smile on G Andersons face on that dugout shot
Garret Anderson don’t smile. At anything. Ever. Garret Anderson is happy to be here. But he still don’t smile.
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:39 pm
3 below 500??????
Tomahawkin
May 8th, 2009
9:39 pm
At Least we made Lidge Work 2nite. He May not be available Tomorrow
Summary of the Game, You walk the #8 hitter you’re asking for trouble
And You don’t give teams like the Phillies extra outs to play with…We Keep playing Dumb Baseball we get our A..ses handed to us each and every night…
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
9:40 pm
Phillies Fans<Pond Scum
philly phan
May 8th, 2009
9:41 pm
i have to g my good friends. have a great night. I’LL BE HERE TOMORROW.
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
9:42 pm
Agreed. Schaefer making himself look really bad, right now.
Ole Donk needs spare the poor kid and seriously do something about Blo Blo Reyes!
ROLLINS
May 8th, 2009
9:42 pm
was a tough game tonight.
Jeff "Goo" Bennett
May 8th, 2009
9:43 pm
My old whip is back to a league worst 2.00. Why am I still in the major leagues? I stink like bad cheese.
Frankie Knuckles
May 8th, 2009
9:44 pm
These Philly fans on the blog are punk asses. Why would anyone give them a response?
McFann :Ô:
May 8th, 2009
9:45 pm
Great job by Kotchman! Homering off Lidge is a beautiful thing!
Filly Fan–
McCann had to hold up incase that ball Francoeur hit was caught. Duh…if there woulda been two outs he’da scored, no problem.
Frank from KS
May 8th, 2009
9:46 pm
DOB
That’s great news concerning Glavine…..and contrary to what some of the fellow bloggers THINK and WANT…..I think it’s just about time for Glavine to be in the rotation…..and it wouldn’t surprise me if it comes sooner rather than later with JoJo’s performance tonight.
McFann :Ô:
May 8th, 2009
9:46 pm
Oh, and can’t be dissatisfied with my mann’s night at the plate. A two run “single” and a walk–I’ll take that first game back!
But I with they Braves woulda won.
Mitchell
May 8th, 2009
9:46 pm
Philly fans! Chill the f*** out. If any of our other starters were going tonight we would have won this game.
You got another freebie. Just enjoy it. Anybody other than JoJo Reyes and we’d have shut you down.
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
9:47 pm
Frankie Knuckles-
I have been wondering why I feel the need to respond to Philly Phan…I blame the alcohol (and the fact that I feel a little sorry for him- clearly trying to overcompensate for something)
Goldenglove002
May 8th, 2009
9:48 pm
Personally I’m thinking Gonzo>Lidge. Atleast based off of this year, Gonzo has looked dominate almost every night out
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
9:50 pm
anyone see the Magic BLOWING out the Celtics tonight? Dwight Howard is a beast! (he’s an atl kid, right?)
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
9:51 pm
McFann
I think you ought to hold a sign up in the stands at Turner Field that says “Marry Me, Brian.”
Hey, stranger things have happened!
jtb
May 8th, 2009
9:52 pm
ca
Yeah Dwight Howard is an Atl kid.
Leo Mazzoni
May 8th, 2009
9:53 pm
Why hasn’t Tommy Hanson gotten the call from the Braves ?! What would they owe him ? A million dollars ?!! They can’t pay that ?!!!
RHR
May 8th, 2009
9:53 pm
Right Mitchell? I find it hilarious that trolls are so pumped about their ace beating our #5 guy but okay! I guess its sour grapes from that Ring Day embarrassment the Bravos put on them….or, what cabraves fan said @ 9:47.
bravos2249
May 8th, 2009
9:53 pm
Goldenglove002
thank you…since I think tonight is the first time I’ve seen you please don’t be offended….are you a Braves fan or Philly fan?
Smyrna Jim
May 8th, 2009
9:54 pm
The only good thing for me with this game is that the score sent me to watch Dollhouse, and Eliza Dushku has been wearing a nearly non-existent top.
Frankie Knuckles
May 8th, 2009
9:55 pm
cabravesfan – Yea, clearly.
We take 2 of 3 in this series. I’m not sweating a loss to the Phills with their ace on the mound. We did put up 6 runs. Seems to me a couple of errors were costly for the Braves tonight.
JoeBrave
May 8th, 2009
9:55 pm
Can SOMEONE,Anyone Please put that TWIRP Jordan I can’t hit a damn lick Schafer out of my MISERY??? Sheesh that turd is stinkin up the whole league
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
9:56 pm
RHR-
the first post I wrote, I had to delete…was way inappropriate for a family friendly blog
Carolina is about to take a 3 games to 1 lead on the top seeded Bruins…hard to imagine both #1 seeds going out before the conference finals but it may happen-I love play off hockey
JoeBrave
May 8th, 2009
9:57 pm
Has anyone here seen Otis Nixon,Deion Sanders, hell even Mike Kelly was better that Schafer light..Oh wait that is a nasty beer, seems to fit what this turd is accomplishing….
Leo Mazzoni
May 8th, 2009
9:57 pm
That there young fellow up the road is ready Bobby !!
McFann :Ô:
May 8th, 2009
9:58 pm
Necromancer–
Eh…he’s already taken.
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
9:59 pm
Frankie Knuckles-
yeah, hamels was dealing tonight…when he is on he is nearly unhittable- I will not take anything away from one of hte best in the game, but you are rigth- giving a team as good as the phillies extra outs is never a good thing
Mitchell
May 8th, 2009
10:00 pm
Wow, I’ve seen a lot of dumb comments on this blog over time and I’ve written my share but these Philly fans are a bunch of flaming douches.
You’d think after their team winning the World Series they would have a little respect for themselves. You sound like a bunch of special ed kids.
“And it’s fitting to see Infante make the last out. According to the Braves braintrust on this blug, he is equal to Utley.”
Philly’s Rock, what the f*** are you talking about? Don’t you need to get back to the needle exchange before they close up for the night?
“Blug”? You wrote “blug”. Any idiot can make a typo. Blug? I think I hear your team of research doctors who study your diminished brain activity rustling in the background. Their looking for you.
Oh my God, look what you’re doing to me. Research doctors? You’re bringing me down with you.
Where’s Ripple Shot when I need him.
That game didn’t even count. JoJo better not walk on a pitching mound in a Braves uniform ever again.
Daybed Wagmoe
May 8th, 2009
10:00 pm
DOB — don’t tease me about Hanson possibly starting the May 13th game. I’ll be at the game, and actually, I’ll be at all 3 Braves games at Citi Field next week, and seeing Hanson’s MLB debut would be amazing.
uga-brave
May 8th, 2009
10:03 pm
well one of two things has happened, some pitiful loser has hijacked braveheart’s moniker or bravheart has developed a crack habit.
normally i would say the former is a lock, but after watching this for 29 games well….
dude you are not funny, actually you are sitting at home on a friday night. at least go see star trek with all your friends.
Irrational Braves Fan
May 8th, 2009
10:07 pm
(Fake) Braveheart:
Why weren’t you aborted?
Steve from OH
May 8th, 2009
10:08 pm
Well, there’s some good news on pitching prospects down on the farm today (oh, and a special guest pitching for AA Mississippi. I’ll tell you who at the end).
For Rome, Zeke Spruill threw 8 scoreless innings, 3H 2BB 7K. Third baseman Samuel Sime was 3-4, Gerardo Rodriguez 1-3 (and a .918 OPS).
For Myrtle, Erik Cordier continues his comeback bid (he started the season on the DL with some sort of non arm-related injury, I believe) with 5 scoreless, 2H 2BB 5K. Cody Johnson 1-3, bringing his season line to .266/.350/.617. Heyward/Freeman ohfers.
In Gwinnett, Chas. A. Morton threw 8 innings of 1ER ball, 6H 1BB 5K. Brandon Jones 1-4, Van Pope 2-4 w/ a 2B.
So the mystery starter for Mississippi is….
Tony Armas, Jr. Yikes. 4.2 innings scoreless, though. Gorkys 2-3, Travis Jones 1-2, BB (season line .320/.402/.453 not bad for a 2B).
Steve from OH
May 8th, 2009
10:09 pm
Oh, and Braveheart never uses that many exclamation points, dude. Nice try.
I’m out for the night. Later.
JoeBrave
May 8th, 2009
10:10 pm
Hey,D.O’B. how many more times is Booby Cooks going to throw that knucklehead Jo Jo into the fire before he learns, THAT BOY CAN’T PITCH, and the same goes for the Human Gas Can Kawakami!!
Damn, Hanson,and Morton would be better than these two bums!!!
And what, Just what did I say in December,DON’T sign Tom Glavine!!!
What did they do??? wasted another Million dollas…Holla if ya hear me!!!
Folks, We are lookin at a FOURTH place Team…
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
10:11 pm
Sounds like some more imposters on the ole blog tonight.
NowThatsStupid
May 8th, 2009
10:12 pm
Damn Kotchman can’t do anything right. Had to go hit that rally killing homer. If he woulda doubled the scoring would have continued on and on. Sign Sexson.
JoeBrave
May 8th, 2009
10:14 pm
Fake Braveheart, dude can you talk Baseball, and spit your nads out please…
dude your pantywaist threats aren’t gonna get you nowhere.
by yourself a silver bullet and relax!!!
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
10:16 pm
It would be kind of cool if Hanson could debut in New York. Remember, if some of ya’ll are old enough, that another pitching legend debuted in New York some 21 years ago, I think?
He’s now with the Boston TubeSox…
JoeBrave
May 8th, 2009
10:16 pm
Oh! and Philthies Fans, How is that ACE Ham els workin out for ya there, looks like a flame out to me!!!
don’t get to attached to that trophy!!! I smell it on a Dodger mantle this year..
JoeBrave
May 8th, 2009
10:17 pm
Phil Niekro, Gaylord Perry,and Craig McMurtry are free agents wonder what is takin Ol Wren so long to call them????
Irrational Braves Fan
May 8th, 2009
10:18 pm
(Fake) Braveheart,
Aww, the teeny bopper wants a computer fight. Isn’t it a bit hypocritical to speak of hiding behind a computer, when you (in fact) are hiding behind one as well? Please go enjoy Degrassi and let the grown-ups handle baseball.
I’ll be at Manuel’s Tavern shortly, since you asked.
CharlieAlphaBravo
May 8th, 2009
10:19 pm
Okay, I know Jo Jo’s wild throw has already been discussed, but I didn’t see anybody mention the most important part of the play… The ball hit Hammels’ foot before Jo Jo picked it up!
Didn’t see it?? If you have access to the replay, go back and watch it again. The ball clearly changes direction after rolling up against Hammels’ left foot. He’s out, inning over, no runs scored. Looks like we actually got hosed twice on the same play.
PhantasticPhilliesPhan
May 8th, 2009
10:19 pm
Hoo-rah! One down and two to go for the sweep! You guys are so bad. I luv this board. Whiners!!!
Marcellus Wallace
May 8th, 2009
10:20 pm
Melissa + Braveheart = One sour hood rat
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
10:20 pm
JoeBrave-
don’t confuse the fact that the Dodgers will win that division by double digits with the idea that they are the best team in baseball…they will be beating up on 4 teams that will have a hard time breaking .500
alsim
May 8th, 2009
10:21 pm
I AM SO SICK OF BOBBY COX SENDING GREG NORTON TO THE PLATE TO KILL A RALLY! GET RID OF HIM ALREADY AND BRING UP BRANDON JONES!!!
.
Frankie Knuckles
May 8th, 2009
10:22 pm
Right now this blog belongs in a certain late 70’s Mel Gibson flick. I’ll return tomorrow after DOB restores the structure.
Irrational Braves Fan
May 8th, 2009
10:24 pm
I actually live in Mississippi, so meeting tonight in Atlanta might prove difficult. If you didn’t catch my sarcasm in regards to Manuel’s Tavern, you must be on the idiotic/brain dead side.
Stay classy, (Fake) Braveheart.
JoeBrave
May 8th, 2009
10:25 pm
I hear ya there cabravesfan, but I am stating the obvious.The Philthies and Mutts Do Not have the Startin Pitching to stand the long road,and I do think with Torre calling the shots, and that rotation they can pull it off….
It most certainly won’t be our Braves!!Not until a light comes on in the Managers office and Bobby changes his mule headed ways.
Personally I don’t care if I ever see JoJo Reyes, or Kamakazi again neither are much more than mop up guys…
Bring on Hanson,Medlin,Morton,and Bueno give these guys a shot!!!And Wren, for the love of god DO NOT SIGN ANYMORE 36 to 40 year old washed up ball players!!!
JoeBrave
May 8th, 2009
10:27 pm
Phnantical,do yourself a favor and go check your team’s pathetic pitching stats..
Chase Ugly, Jimmy Rolaids, and that fatass Ryan Hosewad, may be good players but every game won’t be won 14-10, or 10-6!!!! By the way You Philthie fans are still IDIOTS
SpiritBen
May 8th, 2009
10:28 pm
This blog has become overrun with pre-pubescent gunk. I guess rational baseball discussion disappears after a loss. Oh the joys of the blogosphere.
JoeBrave
May 8th, 2009
10:28 pm
BraveFart, MAN SHUT UP!!!!
Larry Wayne
May 8th, 2009
10:32 pm
Braveheart,
Dude, you have to chill. And it’s pretty childish to spit out racial stereotypes about a state in defense. You sound pretty ignorant when you result to damning tactics.
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
10:34 pm
JoeBrave-
the dodger’s rotation is not a strong as some would have you believe…Kershaw and Billingsly are great young guys but the rest of the staff is…average at best and the ‘pen is just OK.
I am willing to wait on the AAA guys for a little while, but i agree that Jo Jo is not the answer for the #5 spot. I think Tommy Glavine deserves a shot, and if he can’t do it, then you look at Tommy Hanson (I am a bit concerned he has yet to go past 6 innings because of the number of pitches he has thrown); or Charlie Morton perhaps. Medlin (who i like a lot) is not ready to throw 6+ on a regular basis…
Bear
May 8th, 2009
10:35 pm
DOB
When you get a chance, will you please check the IP address of “Braveheart”. It’s another one of those damn imposters.
SpiritBen
May 8th, 2009
10:37 pm
Braveheart,
No offense, but you kinda brought this on yourself. Just ignore it and move on.
rotty
May 8th, 2009
10:37 pm
Hanson probably won’t come up until Glavine announces his is done or KK implodes 2-3 more times going to the pen or DL.
It’s more likely that Morton, Parr or Redmond get a spot start if BC has seen enough of JOJO.
When Tommy comes up he will stay barring a face plant.
IMHO JOJO was never staying in ATL short of pitching to a 2.5 ERA b/c he is not in the Braves long term plans given his track record. Tonight was a painful reminder of how easily he can come unglued.
Throw strikes as a rookie or BC will toss you back into the pond. Tonight JOJO may have used up he last get out of jail card.
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
10:38 pm
Well, no one wants to discuss baseball in a logical way, so, I’ll be back once the trash is picked up off the blog.
L8ter…
Efrim
May 8th, 2009
10:39 pm
Heyward homered. Gorkys went 3 for 4 tonight.
Tough loss tonight. Just gotta come back tomorrow and pitch better. Kotch seems to be turning into a nice first baseman. .480 SLG. Is that going to be enough for some of you folks?
Doc Holiday
May 8th, 2009
10:42 pm
I wanna hear some comments about this:
1st of all……..a trivia……… WHICH WAS THE LAST TEAM TO WIN A DIVISION TITLE WITHOUT HAVING AT LEAST A 6 GAME WINNING STREAK………..
second trivia………. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME THE BRAVES HAD A 6 GAME WINNING STREAK?
1st I thought of asking a 7 game winnings streak but on second thought I think that was asking too much.
So where does this takes us……… the point is, THIS TEAM CANT PUT 6 STRAIGHT WINS TOGETHER—– why? because they are weak and inconsistent.
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME BRAVES HAD 3 “5 GAME WINNINGS STREAKS” IN THE SAME SEASON?
We are not watching our braves play october baseball until this happens again.
BossLady
May 8th, 2009
10:42 pm
Thanks for sharing the pictures. It is good to know that young people enjoy pets and such more than playstations and X-box.
Serge
May 8th, 2009
10:43 pm
Garret Anderson is so bad. Why the heck is he playing everyday again? Also Infante is cooling off, has a lower average than Kelly Johnson. No longer the hot hand. Time to make changes Bobby.
uga-brave
May 8th, 2009
10:44 pm
ryan braun just hit a bomb in the eighth aginst the cubs.
i bring this up only because we dont have one player in our outfield that is remotely close to being a braun, beltran,or even a jason werth type of player.
just goes to show you what happens when you get lazy. our front office was so sure francoeur was a guy you could build a offense around.
he will never be that guy. the dude has so many moving parts in that swing.
the next time he doubles into one of the power alleys will be his first.
all of his 4 doubles this year are either bloopers to right or dinkers to left.
if his .ops does not wind up at or near .800 there is no way the braves pay him 5 million next year.
the braves punched out on rochy after .290 33 90 rather then offering arbitration.
close to 3000 plate appearances now. i think that is a decent SAMPLE SIZE.
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
10:48 pm
uga-brave
not sure if that was a comment on the braves giving up on Adam Laroche, but they didn’t let him walk…they traded him to the pirates for Mike Gonzalez
Irrational Braves Fan
May 8th, 2009
10:49 pm
Man, (Fake) Braveheart doesn’t handle criticism well does he? I love how people who have never been to Mississippi can sit at home and spew mindless stereotypes. Yet again, we’ve encountered a case of a moronic child showing his age.
Enjoy Sponge Bob.
David O'Brien
May 8th, 2009
10:52 pm
Here’s an update to the lead note from my Braves notebook filed earlier. Mac said the glasses felt great hitting, couldn’t have asked for more, saw the ball well, no problems. And that, of course, is most important.
However, they fogged up behind the plate. He’s gonna try wearing his old mask, probably. Might do that tomorrow, to see if the circulating air will help. Also said he might order some Oakleys that have vents on top of the glasses frame to better prevent fogging. Ongoing process, gonna keep trying stuff. But the hitting part, that’s good to go.
Here’s what I wrote in the first part of the updated note:
By DAVID O’BRIEN
dobrien@ajc.com
Philadelphia – The good news for Brian McCann was how well he saw the ball Friday night at Philadelphia while hitting in his new sports glasses.
“Hitting-wise, it couldn’t have gone any better,” said the Braves’ All-Star catcher, who had a two-run, two-out single against the Phillies in his first game back from a stint on the disabled list for blurred vision and dry eye.
The not-so-good news: The glasses fogged up throughout the game when McCann wore them beneath his new hockey-goalie style mask while catching.
“We’re just going to have to figure out something as far as catching,” said McCann, who was optimistic in his overall review of his first major league game wearing glasses. “It fogs up pretty bad [under the mask].
“We have to come up with some solution, maybe order some Oakley [glasses] that have the vents on top, or maybe try my old catcher’s mask.”
McCann said he might wear his traditional catcher’s mask with the glasses Saturday afternoon in the second game of the Phillies series, to see if the more open construction of that mask will help air circulate and lessen fogging.
“We’re just going to have to see what works, so I can help this team win some games,” said McCann, activated on the first day he was eligible to come off the 15-day DL.
Moylan's Bifocals
May 8th, 2009
10:53 pm
I have yet to give up on Garrett Anderson in left field. His career numbers aren’t a farce. Hopefully he’ll get his swing going consistently (considering he missed most of spring training) and help improve the offense over time.
Of course, that’s the hope.
David O'Brien
May 8th, 2009
10:54 pm
By the way, after Bobby did his postgame interview with all the media, I hung back and asked to make sure that Jo-Jo would get at least another start. He said yes, he would.
brian
May 8th, 2009
10:54 pm
sure would be nice to have anderson wouldn’t it? The Braves need to let Schafer go to AAA for a couple weeks and regain his confidence. Let Infante play CF with Blanco as his back up and continue to bat leadoff while platooning KJ and Prado.
I would doubt it if the Braves called Gorkys up from AA for a try.
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
10:55 pm
DOB-
the tv guys pointed out, and it was very noticable on tv, that the glasses did fog up pretty good in the later part of the game- but as long as they work for hitting…thank god- i think it is pretty clear we need his bat
uga-brave
May 8th, 2009
10:57 pm
cab,
yeah i know they traded rochy, but they did not want to pay him either.
he stood to make close to 7 or 8 million in arbitration.
look for a similar move this offseason.
Serge
May 8th, 2009
10:57 pm
When did you give up on Raul Mondesi and Brian Jordan?
Il Cattivo
May 8th, 2009
10:58 pm
Besides all the negativity on the blog and the juvenile interruptions the game itself wasnt all that bad. Ofcourse by the blog’s reactionary standards, I can see why people are so ticked off.
Positives:
Kotchman, who has been steadily improving has now started hitting HRs
BMac’s return
Bats seem to be waking up (including GA’s) and we scored 6 runs
Lineup looks pretty decent with everyone chipping in a little
Lidge actually looks shaky this year and this is not the first time he has given up runs in the 9th
Negatives:
Reyes looks shaky and if he is going to have a baseball career, its got to be away from the NL east so that he doesnt have to pitch in CBP often. Probably he can get some voodoo done to change his luck. But he looks like a combination of Kyle Davies and Chuck James right now and that cant end well for us. However, some might see this as a positive as we can get someone from our pitching-deep minors to step up (hint hint..).
Have to cut down on the errors on the field. Escobar’s error as well as Reyes’ mental error about not throwing it at Hamel cost us the big inning.
Schafer’s got some quick learning to do.
In all, I think tomorrow will be interesting.
Serge
May 8th, 2009
10:58 pm
DOB ask about KJ next time, and Anderson. At the same time.
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
10:58 pm
Ah, Jo Jo, nothing like pressure. I just can’t understand why he sucks so bad, now. I was looking at some of his numbers from his minor league days, and not all of them were that bad.
One thing I keep telling myself, before I want to slam the guy, is that he got drafted for a reason, not because of his looks.
I just wish that he could find his groove. What would really be bad is if we do let him go, then some other club picks him up, and he turns into a dominating pitcher.
I’m holding my breath on this one….
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
10:59 pm
DOB-
Jo Jo is scheduled to pitch on wednesday, right? so no chance thay can skip that spot and pitch…anyone else?
JEFF
May 8th, 2009
11:00 pm
i’ll say it again.. bobby cox is a moron.. needs to be canned .. Reyes has started 17 MLB games and has proven he cant win.. so why the hec is he up here.. oh yea because we have a manager who sucks and cant stop scratchin his old fart head and pickin his nose. and a GM who could care less about the talent we have. Get a manager who will use the talent the right way he has in every league that is affiliated with the Braves.. Tommy Hanson deserves to be up here not JO JO 0 for 17 Reyes.. and for the phillies fan to compare chipper Jones to Pedro Feliz? Dude your an idiot.. Chipper Jones is 3 times as better than Feliz.. and lets say this The Braves rotation is 3 times as better than ur phillies.. Lowe, Jurrjens, Hudson when he comes back, Vasquez and you put tommy hanson in there.. Hamels is not that dominant anymore.. then who do u got? absolutely no one.. Moyer please, Blanton? yea ok, Myers? forget him, then whos ur fifth starter..so doesnt compare.. Will say this to you once bobby cox is gone and we get rid of the pathetic GM we have and we play baseball like its supposed too look out. GO Braves..
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
11:00 pm
uga brave-
I gotta say, as much as I like Adam LaRoche (and i like him a lot)- Casey Kotchman and Mike Gonzalez are better then Adam LaRoche alone…
Doc Holiday
May 8th, 2009
11:02 pm
GA will start hitting……..but he should not hit up in the lineup right now……..he should bat 7th or 8th. Maybe 8th should do so he picks up some walks and see a few more pitches, which Im sure is the problem right now.
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
11:02 pm
they also got Brent Lillibridge in the deal, who they flipped as part of the Javy Vazquez trade…
Serge
May 8th, 2009
11:05 pm
Raul Mondesi was supposed to start hitting too. Eventually.
uga-brave
May 8th, 2009
11:06 pm
cab,
that is subjective. but if they keep rochy, the wole thorman thing does not fail. the tex trade never happens, and the braves still have 3 great prospects.
if its and buts were candy and nuts, well you know the rest.
about to watch bill maher on hbo. james carville is on, always entertaining.
David O'Brien
May 8th, 2009
11:09 pm
Charlie Morton gave up one run, six hits and one walk with five Ks in eight innings tonight in Gwinnett’s 7-1 win against Durham. He’s 3-2 with a 3.44 ERA now.
And get this rather amazing stat, according to Gwinnett PR folks: Their starters have an 0.78 ERA in the last 12 games, holding opponents to one or no earned runs in every game. That’s amazing, assuming it is accurate.
Moylan's Bifocals
May 8th, 2009
11:09 pm
True Serge, true. Paint me an eternal optimist I guess.
richbrave
May 8th, 2009
11:10 pm
FILTHIES fans talk smack when they’ve got you down, but don’t know how to act when the good guys(us) have the upper hand. You stole this one from the BRAVES, maggots. Gift-wrapped present from the head-case JOJO and his Circus side-show act. Can’t blame the ESCOBAR error on him so I’ll remove the dog-faced portion of my remarks. But letting that mistake lead directly to a walk and then a two run error shows a distinct lack of confidence on REYES’ part. This loss was of his own doing. The kid needs ice-water in his veins. He just doesn’t have it. I’m afraid CHARLIE MORTON has some of that affliction also. Hell, if JoJO doesn’t know he belongs in the bigs by now, he never will. Walking on egg-shells won’t get it. NEXT in line please.
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
11:10 pm
uga-brave
so true…hate to throw out a very over used cliche but hindsight really is 20/20 isn’t it?
Serge
May 8th, 2009
11:12 pm
The Braves simply cant afford to have an everyday cleanup hitter hitting .174. Sorry.
uga-brave
May 8th, 2009
11:12 pm
anybody know banner elk north carolina?
probably plenty of you, but they have a winery up there that does an outstnding job.
we were up there not long ago and bought a couple of cases of their cab.
if you are in the area and apprecaiate good vino, check the winery out for a tasting.
David O'Brien
May 8th, 2009
11:14 pm
cabravesfan: all I know is what the man said when I asked him directly if Jo-Jo would get another start. He said yes.
It wasn’t the time to go further, he was in no mood for me to say, “Well, will he start Wednesday, then, or might you bring up Hanson or someone else?” He answered my question, said Reyes would get another start, and made it clear he wasn’t going to sit around discussing possible options and how long he’ll keep running him out there.
richbrave
May 8th, 2009
11:14 pm
DAMMED great to see CM go back to back with stellar outings. Way to go. Maybe that JoJO syndrome is being overcome. I sure hope so. MORTON’s a great kid. Couldn’t happen to a nicer guy in my book.
bruce
May 8th, 2009
11:16 pm
McFann:
It worked three times tonight… wore my Mac T backwards with name facing forward… six rows behind the dugout right behind the steps… Brian flipped one toward me after the first inning, but a kid two rows in front jumped up and caught it… a few innings later Glen Hubbard tossed a perfect one to me… the infield practice ball…. then after the 7th inning Brian tossed another… this one much higher, the guy in front of me jumped up and barely tipped it, but I caught it…. fabulous. My wife is here with me this time YEA, been a couple of years… tomorrow we are behind the nets so won’t get any more tossed to me, but that is fine. Pretty cool. Gonna give the one Brian tossed me to one of the pastors at church who is a huge Phillies fan… got him a game program too. Not sure what I’ll do with the infield practice ball. anyway it was really cool.
David O'Brien
May 8th, 2009
11:16 pm
Here’s part of my game story, might give you some idea of how Jo-Jo views certain things:
“You’ve got to be able to cover up a mistake now and then, and we didn’t do it,” manager Bobby Cox said, referring to the four-run second inning, when Reyes failed to shut the floodgates after shortstop Yunel Escobar’s two-out error.
Brian McCann had a two-run single for the Braves in his first game off the 15-day disabled list, and Chipper Jones extended his hitting streak against the Phillies to 28 games. Omar Infante added an eighth-inning homer.
But there wasn’t much else to recommend from the performance of the Braves, who had six hits and two errors and snapped a modest two-game winning streak.
Reyes dropped to 0-9 with a 6.61 in 18 games (17 starts) since his last win nearly 11 months ago. He’s given up seven homers in 11 innings during his past three games at Philadelphia.
All of the Phillies’ runs in a four-run second were unearned after errors by Escobar and Reyes, who made a questionable decision to field Cole Hamels’ bases-loaded dribbler near the first-base line.
The other runs against Reyes (0-2) came on Jayson’s two-run homer in the third inning and homers by Chris Coste in the fourth and Chase Utley in the fifth.
Reyes is 0-3 with a 6.99 ERA in six games (three starts) against the Phillies, and has served up nine homers in 18-1/3 innings in his last four against them.
Cole Hamels (1-2) gave up just two runs and three hits in six innings.
Hamels hit the bases-loaded dribbler in the second that looked like it might roll foul. But Reyes fielded it and threw over first baseman Kotchman’s head to let in two runs. Jimmy Rollins followed with a two-run double for a 4-0 lead.
Cox thought Hamels should have been called for interference for running inside the baseline, but replays didn’t show much, if anything, to support that.
“It was one of those where if we could do it over, he’d let it go foul,” McCann said. “He thought he could make a player and it sailed on him. He had no window to throw. Looking back, he probably should have let it go.”
Reyes didn’t see it that way.
“I wish I would have hit [Hamels],” Reyes said. “Then maybe they would have seen something different. I looked at the replay and he’s inside the baseline.”
Jake W.
May 8th, 2009
11:17 pm
For those calling for Hanson, you don’t rush your prized prospect. Before this year the guy never pitched above double a. That hasn’t fared so well for Jordan so far so lets not repeat that experiment so soon. If the guy keeps pitching the way he does, he’ll be up. No need to rush.
Moylan's Bifocals
May 8th, 2009
11:18 pm
Serge, agreed. I just fail to find reasoning in nit-picking a team only 29 games in. I see your point totally, but am of the rationale that the few struggling bats will get going in time. If not, my enthusiasm might turn.
But again, I’m an optimist. No need to fret over major league baseball (no matter how frustrating it can be sometimes). And I love the Bravos.
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
11:18 pm
hey, no worries DOB! Just wondering if I had the rotation spots down right…it wasn’t meant to be an “ask Bobby to give you an explination RIGHT NOW” question, and was not an attack on you at all…
bruce
May 8th, 2009
11:27 pm
Dave:
Went to Tommy DiNic’s in Reading Terminal this afternoon… but they were out of the pulled pork, it was getting close to closing time, so I had the sliced roast pork… it was very good, have never seen so much meat on a sandwich that I did not make, but would have like to have followed your recommendation exactly and gotten the pulled… maybe tomorrow.. My wife had Tokyo sushi. right near Tommy’s.. she said it was ok but not as good as what we get at Whole Foods grocery store sushi bar.
Also, we took the subway, worked out great… took the express coming back, did not get treated poorly at all while wearing braves t and cap… very surprised… only one rude comment on the street walking from the subway back to the hotel, maybe they do not want to say anything in front of my wife… she thought the crowd felt hostile until the Phillies got far ahead… she used the word rude several times, the folks right around us were pretty good tonight, we’ll see what tomorrow comes when we win… sorry you had dumpy cab ride. Great recommendation on hotel location… my wife was impressed. (thanks!) Bruce
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
11:28 pm
I gotta say- I kinda agree with Jo Jo on that play on Hamels on the bases…if you nail him in the back, at the very least only one run scores if they don’t rule it interferance- I might be wrong but that was my first thought and I didn’t see anything that would change my mind…
Doc Holiday
May 8th, 2009
11:29 pm
Cant win a division winning 2 in a row and then losing 2……… I just cant see this team putting it together……….It is so freaking rare for the braves to win 5 in a row that having a 5-1 record to start the season felt as a championship…….. thats how rare it is for us to win 5 out of 6 games………..we never do. the best they do is win 4 out of 6 and then go into a losing streak.
BravesDave
May 8th, 2009
11:29 pm
Have been reading the blog a lot lately, but haven’t had the chance to post. uga-brave, glad to see that you haven’t given up on ripping Francoeur. Someone needs to do it. Sadly, there are too many other candidates outside of Jeff this season. I never thought Francoeur would be a singles hitter. He has become Juan Pierre without the speed.
There is no rational reason to keep JoJo in the rotation. None. Morton, Medlen, and Hanson are throwing lights out at the AAA-level. JoJo wasn’t even pitching well at AAA before he was called up.
Similarly, there is no rational reason for continuing to put Schafer in the lineup day after day. The kid is overmatched right now. You cannot have a hitter in your lineup that can’t hit a major league fastball. The scouting report on him must be comical – “throw strikes and he will swing and miss.”
alsim
May 8th, 2009
11:30 pm
The Good News: Jeff Francoeur has an 9 game hit streak.
The Bad News: he gets his hits with nobody on base. 1 RBI in the last 7 games.
CharlieAlphaBravo
May 8th, 2009
11:33 pm
The ball hit Hammels’ foot before Jo Jo fielded it! Check the replay!
count choppula
May 8th, 2009
11:34 pm
the blog is approching the jump the shark moment.
someone hijacked braveheart’s moniker and is enjoying it.
i guess you really have a self esteem problem.
never had one of those, how does it feel?
Chop Chop
May 8th, 2009
11:34 pm
Matt Harrison pitched a 4-hit shutout against the White Sox tonight. He’s an enigma. He’s only made 21 starts in the bigs. He’s struggled in quite a few of those starts, but he has two big league CG shutouts to his name.
bruce
May 8th, 2009
11:34 pm
JoJo said the same thing I said to my wife… throw it into the runner’s back… that is what I was taught in high school… but back then we played with wooden bats and hitting a batter was not a big deal… lean over the plate and expect to get hit. run out of the baseline going to first and get hit…. its all in the game
cabravesfan
May 8th, 2009
11:38 pm
Is it too much to hope that the Rockets can beat the f*ing lakers in a 7 game series??
Doc Holiday
May 8th, 2009
11:38 pm
Phillies are playing like champions and we are not……….thats the truth………got to face it. Braves make mistakes, phillies make you pay………..phillies make mistakes………..we forgive them. Thats the difference between the strong and the weak.
count choppula
May 8th, 2009
11:40 pm
chop chop,
i was really looking forward to seeing macc in some of those chris sabo glasses.
spuds macc. third bottle of wine.
Doc Holiday
May 8th, 2009
11:50 pm
Braveheart,
If you pitch Hanson here, you are saying jojo should go down? if thats the case, I woudnt agree with you. The one that is not doing a good job is KK……….JoJo didnt get help from his D in that 4 run inning…………
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
11:52 pm
I don’t recall Braveheart being so vicious in his talk. I thought he was a more mellow sort of dude.
Well, it is a full moon tonight!
Doc Holiday
May 8th, 2009
11:52 pm
What I really like is to know that Mc is going to have impact on this offense……..he makes pitchers work.
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
11:52 pm
Chop Chop
May 8th, 2009
11:54 pm
I should start a new nickname up. This one sucks.
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
11:54 pm
So, we pretty much can have a maximum 3 game win streak this season. Being we’ll have Lowe, Jurrgens, and, yes, Vasquez. The last two of the order, well, you get my drift.
And you get theirs too! Shew!
TnBrian
May 8th, 2009
11:56 pm
I’m not going to sit here and bash Frenchy because he really has come a long way since ‘08. But, that swinging at the first pitch, a ball high and tight, right after Mac gets the hit and Hamels looks out of wack needs to stop. Why do he and Escobar do that so much? All I can think is that he trying to ambush the pitcher, but how often does that approach really work?
Too bad about Reyes, but I think it’s obvious to everyone that he doesn’t have the mentality for the bigs. We have Vazquez tomorrow, but he’s going to have to improve from his last few starts or he’ll be Reyes-like in that little league park as far as HR’s go. Blanton really sucks bad and I expect us to attack him early and often. No sense on some of ya’ll getting bent out of shape over this loss…Reyes pitching? What’d you expect?
Doc Holiday
May 8th, 2009
11:56 pm
Necromancer,
We could start a 100 game winning streak as long as this team starts hitting……….
Necromancer
May 8th, 2009
11:57 pm
Chop Chop,
Yeah, I had to try a few monikers before I found one that felt like a good broken in pair of shoes!
uga-brave
May 8th, 2009
11:58 pm
yeah that is the william wallace we all know? right counselor?
ncbravesgirl
May 8th, 2009
11:58 pm
Bring up Morton of you do not want to start the clock on Hanson. How is this not a nobrainer?
jbutler
May 9th, 2009
12:00 am
Great outing by Reyes…He’s done a bang up job since being recalled from AAA. Took a quick look, and the dude he ousted – Boyer – has pitched somewhere around 5 scoreless innings the past week. Maybe he can pass the koolaid back to Reyes..:)
CharlieAlphaBravo
May 9th, 2009
12:01 am
I really don’t think Kawakami is as bad as his numbers suggest. Remember, he’s never pitched in this league before, and there’s a lot to get used to. English, for example.
He’s going to settle in to a nice #4 or 5 spot in the rotation and post around a 4.00 to 4.50 ERA with more control than he’s shown so far. And if history is any indication, he’ll take the ball every time Bobby asks. We’ll just have to see if the five-man rotation wears on him later in the year…
Daybed Wagmoe
May 9th, 2009
12:02 am
I’m sure this has been posted on here, but Matt Harrison threw a complete game shutout for the Rangers tonight.
Necromancer
May 9th, 2009
12:02 am
Doc Holiday
yeah, realistically, though, we could have a pretty decent winning record if the offense had been there.
I’m pretty sure a lot of these unforgettable pitching contests could have been turned into wins if, once again, the offense would have been there.
I agree.
a643dp
May 9th, 2009
12:04 am
Jo Jo and Kawakami are a combined 1-13 in their last 14 starts. What is going on with Bobby and Wren? The last game I watch Kawakami pitch against the Mets the announcers were stunned at how slow KKs curve was. He will never get anyone out at this level with a mediocre fastball and that Eddie Harris Vaseline curve ball he has. $8 million a year and we got this guy for another 95 plus starts. I want to throw up all over Frank Wrens pocket so every time he has to reach in to get money out he will feel the pain and disgust Liberty Media Group feels when they Pay this guy $308,000 every 1st and 15th of the month. Frank Wren and Isaiah Thomas are from the same school of GMs. It took a sexual harassment case to get Isaiah out of town. I hope we won’t need that much to get birdman to hit the road and go back to Birdland, Maryland.
Necromancer
May 9th, 2009
12:06 am
Hmmm…I thought this blog was color blind.
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
12:07 am
Braveheart,
Maybe the KK situation would not be so bad if this team would have hit a little more and our record was something like 16-11. That would help. And he would have not lost so many games.
Necromancer
May 9th, 2009
12:07 am
Imposter’s IP addresses will be seeked out and blocked.
cabravesfan
May 9th, 2009
12:08 am
It’s really sad that not even drinking can make CSI:Miami watchable…
Necromancer
May 9th, 2009
12:11 am
I always liked CSI Miami because of Emily Proctor!
LKS
May 9th, 2009
12:11 am
Where is the OLD Braveheart…I used to love reading HIS posts.
Did anyone Really believe we were going to win tonight with Jo Jo on the mound? I know that I knew we weren’t. Thats why I didn’t watch. Keeps the blood pressure down when I knew it was a gimme game to the philthies. Tomorrow should be much better.
uga-brave-I know right where Banner Elk is. I am from that neck of the woods. I was in a place called West Jefferson, know where that is? Its a great place up there to visit. Not so much to live. Glad to be in Atlanta now.
DOB if you ever get up that way (which I doubt-its a little hole in the wall place) they have an Excellent BBQ place called Smokey Mountain BBQ and its the vinegar BBQ that you love!! Great place to eat. Haven’t been there in years but I would think its still there.
cabravesfan
May 9th, 2009
12:12 am
Necromancer-
I started watching it because of Adam Rodriguez but even he can’t save the show…
brian
May 9th, 2009
12:14 am
Hanson will continue to push the Braves for a spot in the ML rotation with his performance. Medlin, though, has been just as hot and also deserves a shot. Morton is also reestablishing himself. There are 3 options if Jo Jo can’t improve and KK has to go to the DL.
Necromancer
May 9th, 2009
12:15 am
Ah yes…BBQ…ya’ll are making me hungry! Gotta have some brunswick stew with it!
I enjoy a little “Q and stew” every so often!
Yummy!
Daybed Wagmoe
May 9th, 2009
12:16 am
CharlieAlphaBravo — I just went and watched the replay of Hamels’ dribbler. You’re right — the ball does change direction and it looks like it hits his left foot. You can see it most clearly from the angle of the camera on the 3rd base line in the upper deck. Good call. Jo-Jo should’ve thrown his arms up, started yelling and pointing at Hamels’ foot. At the very least, let it go foul.
nolie
May 9th, 2009
12:17 am
It’s really sad that not even drinking can make CSI:Miami watchable (CBF)
yup. total waste of an hour Only one I like is the original of the CSI group.
cabravesfan
May 9th, 2009
12:24 am
nolie-
it’s more of a waste of 40 minutes (Tivo is my hero) and it’s kinda actung as background right now but it is still 40 minutes I will not get back (and yes, the original is the only one worth watching)
Necromancer
May 9th, 2009
12:24 am
Braveheart
You are not the real Braveheart who regularly blogs on here. Read my post carefully because this is the last time I respond to you.
If indeed you are who you say you are, you don’t need to use race as a crutch. The Civil War is over. I’m color blind in all respects. It’s juvenile to come to a computer blog and do all of this crazy talk.
So, “Braveheart”, take your bipolar self to the med cabinet and take your lithium.
This is the last correspondence from me to you.
Baseball anyone???
Flat Billed Caps
May 9th, 2009
12:33 am
Anyone else notice that the two guys on the Braves with no curve in the cap bill (straight out of the box) suck the most, Messrs. Reyes and Schafer.
Necromancer
May 9th, 2009
12:37 am
Someone had said something about Kawakami going to relief…but, geesh..thats an awfully expensive relief pitcher…
Lane Kiffin
May 9th, 2009
12:38 am
Guys, any suggestions as to which prison I should visit next in search of football recruits?
Lane Kiffin
May 9th, 2009
12:39 am
BTW, any updates on Tim Hudson’s rehab progress?
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
12:39 am
I have never heard of an 8M middle reliever.
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
12:40 am
Hudson is already throwing side sessions……..he is feeling good.
nolie
May 9th, 2009
12:41 am
it’s more of a waste of 40 minutes (CBF)
yeah that’s true. I never watch much of anything that isn’t recorded. In fact most of the time I wait until the season is over and watch them all together. Finished Damages last weekend-didn’t think it was quite as good as the first season, On the last 4-5 episodes of Chuck right now. I hope it gets renewed. Next up is the last season of Boston Legal. I’ll miss it.
Necromancer
May 9th, 2009
12:42 am
I wonder, then, what the alternative is if Kawakami continues to falter? They couldn’t just release him cuz they would still owe him the money, right?
IMO, I think the Braves should have worried more about a legitimate outfield bat. But, what do I know..Im just a denizen…
cabravesfan
May 9th, 2009
12:47 am
nolie-
the only things I watch unrecorded these days are Braves and 49ers games…and all signs point to Chuck (one of my favs) being renewed
Necromancer
May 9th, 2009
12:49 am
I just wonder how much the Braves folks knew about Kawakami prior to signing him? Did they do the proper homework on him?
Were there issues of shoulder fatigue in the past? Feels kind of like we got ourselves lemon, here.
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
12:49 am
Even the Giants look better than the Braves as Im watching the LA SF game
Necromancer
May 9th, 2009
12:50 am
A lemon, pardon the typo
Dr. Van Nostren
May 9th, 2009
12:50 am
Necromancer, in hindsight, I’m sure the Braves privately regret the Kawakami signing. Looking at it now, it’s clear we would’ve been better off using that $8-9/year (don’t have the exact figure in front of me) on a legit LF bat. But you have to recall the situation at the time. We had not yet signed Derek Lowe so there were gaps in the starting rotation. Furthermore, I don’t think they had anyway of knowing that Hanson, Medlen and Reyes would be so successful in spring training (not to mention Morton’s fantastic start this season at Gwinnett). If they had passed on Kawakami and then missed out on Lowe, they would’ve really been in a bind filling out the rotation. They would’ve likely been forced to open the season with at least two of the youngsters in the starting rotation with no fallback plan in case they failed.
Necromancer
May 9th, 2009
12:50 am
I think the Giants actually give a damn!
Necromancer
May 9th, 2009
12:53 am
Hmm…so, if Lowe had been landed first by the Bravos, then we probably never would have fooled with Kawakami, then, I guess…
But now, we have at least 2 weak links in the rotation, Jo Jo and the aforementioned Kawakami. I’m just glad the decision making process isnt on me.
Necromancer
May 9th, 2009
12:55 am
Well going to go see Star Trek in the morning.
G’night all.
And good luck tomorrow!!!
a643dp
May 9th, 2009
12:55 am
I’ve said this once and I’ll say it again about Tim Hudson. He has a very unique situation in his contract. There is a club option for 2010 at 12M however Tim has the ability to void the club option. This creates a funky situation. If the Braves are out of it say 10+ games by the end of July why would they want to start Tim that early. They would be better off if they rehabbed him until late August and only had him start 6-7 games. That way the sample size on his health would be limited and the Braves would be the only true team to be completely briefed on his health. This would eliminate the idiot Yankees and spend happy red sox from offering a kawakami style blind bid @ 3yr/30M. At just 6-7 starts to evaluate that is much riskier versus 13-15 starts.
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
12:57 am
As I said before…….KK is not a bad 4th starter………he is just that……….4th…………He is not supposed to win 20 games……… he is supposed to go something like 12-10 ( in a championship team), which he still can do………I think he is not the problem, If he was the problem, vazquez, JJJ and Lowe woulds be something like 10-3 added up, and they are far from it.
Necromancer
May 9th, 2009
1:00 am
Whew Doc, I hope then that Kawakami starts the turnaround then. I mean, the guy has good stuff. Just a little aggravating to see 8m perform like he has so far…
a643dp
May 9th, 2009
1:07 am
KK and Lowe signed the same day
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
1:09 am
KK
1st start…………. 6 IP………..3 ER
3rd start………….. 5IP……….. 2 ER
5th Start………….. 5IP……… 2ER
My friend, Im sorry to tell you that after 5 starts, he looks as an upgrade to James………. dont even need to think for a split second.
I would take any day 5 and 6 IP and 2-3 ER out of my 4th starter…………Maybe he could have stayed further in the game if our powerful lineup was not to be shut down and our defense letting pitching down.
When he exits game 1 he was ahead………….when he exits game 3 the game was tied. Both games lost 3-4. Hey if your offense is not scoring theres nothing you can do.
a643dp
May 9th, 2009
1:10 am
Go to this website it will show you all the moves The Wren and Stimpy Show made.
http://bravesbaseblog.com/frank-wrens-moves/
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
1:11 am
Forgot to mention that in game 2 and 4, braves only scored 2 and 2 runs………..that means that the run support for him in his 4 loses is 10………. 2.5 run per game? Tough to win that way.
a643dp
May 9th, 2009
1:14 am
If the baseball Gods loved the braves makes me wanna cry!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1.Lowe
2.JJ
3.Hudson
4.Smoltz
5.Hanson
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
1:16 am
What do you want Smoltz for? He is not even playing. Hanson has not been in the majors……….he could be another james or kyle or horacio o schafer…………
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
1:20 am
When he exits game 1 he was ahead………….when he exits game 3 the game was tied. Both games lost 3-4. Hey if your offense is not scoring theres nothing you can do.
THAT INFO WAS NOT ACCURATE
He lost games 3 and 5 with a score 3-4
When he exit game 3 it was tie and when he exit game 5 he was down by 2
Lovin McMuffin
May 9th, 2009
1:22 am
When does Bobby Cox give up on a guy? It’s been 11 months…9 losses. It was Homer run derby in May. I don’t get it.
Dr. Van Nostren
May 9th, 2009
1:22 am
KK was signed a couple days before Lowe.
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
1:22 am
We have 3 diffent pitchers among leader……….wins, k and ERA………..that sounds like the old good times…………hope the offense wakes up before is too late.
uga-brave
May 9th, 2009
1:23 am
DOB,
go to the continental AND have the BIG BANG breakfast this morning.
the pancakes and the two eggs thing is off the charts.
it will wipe away all the i-95 traffic.
when we flew in to philly last week we stood around for at least 30 minutes waiting for our luggage to arrive.
in that time i noticed a guy who was somewhat reconizable.
it was BRUCE BENNEDICT. the ex braves catcher, he is now a sec basketball official. we chatted about him and tommy lasorda’s comment about him and pregnant women finishing thrid in a race.
great guy. we talked about the 82 team, the rainout when they were up.
talked about claudell, knucksie and the murph.
very grounded guy. looked like he could still play.
asked him about i-285 pascual perez, all he said was no comment.
he loved joe torre and bobby cox, same guy.
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
1:24 am
Nationals and pirates have scored more runs than us………….IT DOESNT LOOK GOOD, MAYDAY MAYDAY GOOSE IS IN TROUBLE.
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
1:25 am
That being said………youve got to wonder how can that be, since the braves are 5th in OBP.
a643dp
May 9th, 2009
1:25 am
Im sorry your right because smoltz would lose 9 games in a row too.
TnBrian
May 9th, 2009
1:27 am
We can analyze this team to death, but it all comes down to this:
1) Starting pitching has been above average…Great sign, but Kawa./Reyes are costing us games which hurts, especially when the offense happens to show up for that game.
2) Pen has been average to above average…Good sign but health ?’s still remain with the three big boys
3) Offense has a huge spark with Mac back, but still don’t get on enough…needs to improve
4) Defense has been shakey in ‘09 for some reason and needs to improve…has probably cost us a few games already, including tonight
5) Management is stubborn and grows man crushes on guys when showing them the door is neccessary…TP really stands out in my mind here since I don’t think it’s a coiencedence that our hitters are about as streaky as a group of hitters can be. Not chewing guys out when game after game they make the same bone-headed mistakes makes me think guys are too pampered, really stands out to me too.
Hopefully things kinda work themselves out for this team throughout the long season.
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
1:27 am
Phillies leading the league in fielding percentage…………you can ask the 2007 rockies how important it is to be the best defensive team in the league.
Lovin McMuffin
May 9th, 2009
1:27 am
Doc, I’ve come to realize pirates will be better, this is not the same Pirates, they have some young pitchers.
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
1:29 am
3) Offense has a huge spark with Mac back, but still don’t get on enough…needs to improve
5th in OBP is not enough?
Dr. Van Nostren
May 9th, 2009
1:30 am
Agree w/you Doc. KK has been what he is: a 4th starter. He had one AWFUL start, but aside from that, he’s given his team a chance to win his other four starts. Sure, he needs to show better command and be more economical with his pitches, but he’s been a solid fourth starter other than that one horrible outing @ Cincy. Of course, he had to get a cortisone shot in his shoulder the day after that start.
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
1:31 am
Lovin McMuffin,
Pitching pirates? I can understand…………..but more runs? what a joke.
Dr. Van Nostren
May 9th, 2009
1:32 am
TnBrian, getting on base hasn’t been the problem with the offense. The problem has been coming up with clutch hits w/men on base. We can get people on base, but far too often we can’t advance them and/or drive them in.
a643dp
May 9th, 2009
1:32 am
We need to do these small things to win:
WORK THE COUNT AND GET TO THE EFFING BULLPEN
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
1:34 am
Braveheart,
We are still in it……….no need to say……….long season, but phillies and mets look like they are ready to heat up………they are playing a little better, specially the phillies……….if they start getting away…….it will be hard to catch them……..not because they are awfully good, but because we are not a team capable of closing a 7 game gap in 15 days.
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
1:36 am
Braveheart……….I have asked this many times and everybody seem to ignore the question……..so here it goes again………. does anybody knows if Shawn is alive? I mean, I have not read a post from him in months.
Lovin McMuffin
May 9th, 2009
1:36 am
Oh BTW, I’m N Nine, just being different today. Feeling Mchappy with Mcturtle back.
We don’t stand out over any lineup, especially with Mac n Chip out at times. Not a shocker Doc.
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
1:38 am
Suddenly the division is taking a shape we might get to see when the final out gets here……….
phillies, mets, fish, braves, nats………….no surprise there.
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
1:42 am
That is true BH………
This looks like a softball team………….absolutely no power…………… Norton has not hit the ball out of the IF I think……………the guy has been totally absent this year.
Opposing pitching are not afraid of the braves………they know they wont take it out………..not even to the warning track.
P-Town Brave
May 9th, 2009
1:44 am
After reading countless posts and thinking all sorts of different scenarios, why not do this:
Send Parr back to AAA, move JoJo to the pen as a lefty specialist (check his numbers v LHH, they’re outstanding), and bring up Medlen if they’re so worried about starting Hanson’s clock…would still rather see Hanson, but I will never discount what Kris Medlen has done so far…
At this point, someone else deserves a shot to get the ball come Wed. as I feel they’ve given JoJo every opportunity and while he’s had some good pitching performances, he follows those up by falling on his face in the next 3-4 starts after that.
Hope tomorrow goes better, but the game tonight proved why we’re where we are and why the Phillies are where they are!
Lovin McMuffin
May 9th, 2009
1:44 am
Expectations may fall short.. We(most) penciled in 20-25HR from Frenchy, KJ, Kotchman,Mac, Chip. We may get lucky if 2 reach this mark. All this with no speed. Hazardous combo.
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
1:45 am
Tied for 3rd fewest amount of HR ……….that is our of this world………..I mean, this is not that weak a team on paper……….. KJ, Chipper, JF, Mc, GA, CK, yunel…….all capable of at least 15 and some of them 20 -30 HR…………they all are on pace to hit 10 – 15 with some luck.
Dr. Van Nostren
May 9th, 2009
1:45 am
Braveheart, I think we’re better off if Francoeur sacrifices a little power to shorten his swing and reach base more consistently. I’d rather see him hit .285 with 20 HR and 100 RBI than .255 with 28-30 HR and fewer RBI. I think his power will come as he gets used to his new stance and approach at the plate. If you’re expecting 30 HR, you’ll be disappointed, but I really think he’ll end up with around 20 HR by season’s end.
P-Town Brave
May 9th, 2009
1:46 am
BH-
Thats because Terry Pendleton’s theory was to turn him into a punch and judy singles, hit for average player…
I keep saying that I would rather Jeff hit .260 and have 30 HR than .290 w/ 12-15.
Also, I heard the guys talking on BT about how the D-Backs fired their manager and hitting coach partly because the talent they brought up through the system in 07 was supposed to produce largely, BUT they have all seemed to regress over time…
Sound familiar (ie Kelly, Yunel, Jeff, among others)
Lovin McMuffin
May 9th, 2009
1:47 am
Any way we can twist and turn JoJo and find a positive at different angle? I’m looking. I was bashing KK but now he’s suddenly a star.
cabravesfan
May 9th, 2009
1:48 am
P-Town Brave
again, the only problem with bringing Medlen up is that he has been a reliever for most of his career- I am not sure he would be capable of pitching more then 5 innings at a time right now…I would rather have him pitch a (mostly) full season in AAA and call him up in September then risk an arm issue because he isn’t “streched out” as they say- we can always call up Charlie Morton if need be (and weither you like him or not, Glavine might be the best option- we won’t know until he tries)
a643dp
May 9th, 2009
1:48 am
It is getting better with Omar playing but Yunel and Frenchy swing at the first pitch is killing us. Jordan cant hit a fastball and after the pitcher that gives us 5 hitters to work the count. Average pitches per at bat is 3.76. Frenchy and Yunel cost the team around a combined 8 pitches a game they dont take vs the average. That could mean the difference between a starter going back out in the 6th or the 7th meaning that the weakest part of a MLB team (the bullpen) is not exposed. This team is not playong team ball. We need hitters that can hit with 2 strikes period no excusses. The fact that they don not take pitches is flat out selfish. Why do you think the Micah Owings of the world love to face us. Also we keep their BP fresh so when they do need to use them they look dominant. Bottom line until we start working counts and getting to the BP we will continue to struggle offensively.
Lovin McMuffin
May 9th, 2009
1:49 am
Doc it’s still kinda early…lol
It sure doesn’t feel like we’re only 3 games out of first.
Dr. Van Nostren
May 9th, 2009
1:50 am
Looking only at HR, I’d project the following: Chipper around 20- maybe low 20s, KJ 15-18 HR, Kotchman 12-14 HR, McCann low 20s, GAnderson 12-15 HR. Plain and simple, this team is going to need to do a much better job of hitting w/men on base. We’ve got plenty of guys who should post solid batting averages, we just need folks to step up w/clutch hits to knock more of those baserunners in.
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
1:50 am
Lovin McMuffin,
He is not a star………..you know what we are saying……….he is giving the team a chance…………phillies would have won 4 of his 5 starts………it is that simple.
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
1:51 am
Shaun?
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
1:52 am
They guy that used to post a lot about stats and studies………percentages and stuff like that.
a643dp
May 9th, 2009
1:52 am
misprint 6 hitters
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
1:54 am
Lovin McMuffin,
Sure………… Im surprised………….every time I look at the standings and find the braves holding on close while playing so poorly……..it is amazing……….If you asked me, Id say it feels as if the braves were like 7-10 games behind.
uga-brave
May 9th, 2009
1:55 am
reality check,
francoer’s obp % is just about 50 points less then anyone
on the team.
his .ops is around .730.
if he was a middle infielder it would stink. he is frickin right fielder.
no way do you continue to pay someone that continues to disapoint.
for all of you defenders, did you ever notice that he might be the BIGGEST PROBLEM.
in a equation he has been a constant.
the dude gets 650 plus plate appearrances.
blah, blah, he is how do you say, not acheiving.
corner outfielders should
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
2:00 am
If you look closer in the standings………you will find that things are starting to shape up……….Angels 7-3 in last 10………….. pirates 1-9…………..Redsox are in 1st………..milwaukee playing much better………. seattle getting back to earth. SD is back to hell. Phillies and muts back on top.
The only surprise out there are the royals……….they just keep winning.
cabravesfan
May 9th, 2009
2:02 am
after going 13-0 at home, the Dodgers have lost 2 in a row to the Nats and Giants…but of course there is no cause for concern over losing their best player, none at all (just ask their fans)
a643dp
May 9th, 2009
2:03 am
Doc- you forgot to mention Farve to unretire LOL
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
2:04 am
uga-brave,
You might be right, but I think they are walking the secure path…….which is letting him hit for average, make contact, get on base and get his confidence back…………when they achieve that, fully………they can go back to plan A, which is HR and RBI. Problem is that Turner Field is not a lab where you come to make your experiments because you need to see results………now.
cabravesfan
May 9th, 2009
2:06 am
sometimes I really do love the ESPN News guys- one of them just called Alex Rodriguez the “ringless, three ring circus”
Dr. Van Nostren
May 9th, 2009
2:06 am
A couple other stats on Francoeur that are worth mentioning: He’s batting .409 with a HR, 10 RBI, 1.186 OPS and 2BB/3K in 22 AB with runners on and 2 outs this season. I’d say that’s pretty good clutch hitting.
P-Town Brave
May 9th, 2009
2:08 am
CA-
Correct me if Im wrong but didn’t Medlen just throw 8 IP his last time out?
cabravesfan
May 9th, 2009
2:12 am
P-Town Brave-
not sure, I am just going by what I’ve heard and read, mainly during spring trraining. I was under the impression the Braves wanted Medlen to get used to pitching more innings on a regular basis because he had not been a starter…I do like him a lot and think at some point he will be a good addition to the big league club, but I don’t see any reason to rush him, especially with Charlie Morton pitching so well
uga-brave
May 9th, 2009
2:12 am
doc,
for cryin out loud the trainig wheels are off. he is what he is.
excuses, new stances, telling furman bisher it will not happen again?
i actually half like him, but he needs to stay away from the microphone.
like my old man said, “talk is cheap”
Lovin McMuffin
May 9th, 2009
2:13 am
cabravesfan- We are seeing the aftermath of Mannyless LA Dodgers. Go Blue. Did you see Bill Plaske on espn? Dude was in tears… Dodgers are good but Manny their fuel.
Doc- We’ve gone 8-15 , lost 3 games in standings. No beast in the East this year.
cabravesfan
May 9th, 2009
2:16 am
Lovin McMuffin-
Plaschke is a moron…I stopped reading him years ago. Every once in a while he will write a truly brilliant column, but they have become few and very far between.
Dodgers are good, but they are also lucky they play in such a p*ss poor division
cabravesfan
May 9th, 2009
2:18 am
one of the guys in my office was nearly in tears yesterday when the story about Manny broke (of course, it didn’t help that I cracked up every time I read a new story about him and his female fertility drugs
)
uga-brave
May 9th, 2009
2:24 am
mensa member in the house, new braveheart you probably tested through the roof.
super genius.
Lovin McMuffin
May 9th, 2009
2:25 am
Cabravesfan-Oh that’s how you spell his name Thanks!! I agree, lost respect for him and Tony quickly executed him first.
Braveheart- noticed our little closet friend, count came out today..hmmm
cabravesfan
May 9th, 2009
2:48 am
it’s way past my bed time…Good night all!
No More Bobby
May 9th, 2009
2:50 am
Let me guess Bobby – we are only 3 games out right? Yep…. 3 GAMES OUT OF LAST PLACE!!!
The Nats are getting things together and we could easily end up last this year folks.
BOBBY BALL IS BORING AND PLAYED OUT!!!!!!!
Tim
May 9th, 2009
5:05 am
I think it’s time to try someone else in the 5th starter spot. Maybe Hanson?
Coach (2010 or bust)
May 9th, 2009
6:00 am
Braveheart is correct, the N.L. East is going to be a dogfight all season long.
The question is, can our Braves hang around long enough to be part of that fight?
We know the Phillies, Mets and Marlins are all in it. They are all within a half game of each other. Those Nationals were finished before the season even started. Our Braves?
Well, lets just say it’s a long slippery slope before September gets here.
Braveheart
May 9th, 2009
6:06 am
Wow, that loser was allowed to go on all night using my moniker, huh?
bob
May 9th, 2009
6:46 am
while more homeruns would be good braves really need fewer strikeouts and more stolen bases.
TP needs to go….he has not been able to do anything with the batters….look at JS….leads the league in strikeouts.
CK belongs at first….true he has little power, but he has a great strikeout to walk ratio.
KJ belongs in left field with Diaz or Anderson off the bench….trade the other.
BC is too attached to yesterday and not focused on today and tomorrow.
Unfortunately, braves will be living the sins of the fathers for some time…bad trades by JS and bad player assessment by BC….remember the bad moves by BC and JS were when braves had a great pitching rotation which braves no longer has.
Kevin
May 9th, 2009
6:51 am
Are u drunk the braves start big series by losin under the leadership Of Bobby(wifebeater)cox n TP and wren and that lousy CF who needs be sent to A ball now.and what worst we get see the braves on fox so all can see how dam bad we are again.philles sweep braves n will be in race with The Nats for last. Should be one great race to see.I just knew after Mets took both from the fightin phillies they were sayin hey guys we be all right we play The Atlanta braves Triple-A team under the watchfull eyes of a lousy GM and bobby(chokein)cox….and his oh we be fine we hurt excuse’s frency still can’t hit out of a emma bag the CF can’t field n catch like one should had caught in 5 inning….I think Local channel should not show us in atlanta to save the crap from us to see….and show other game instead!
David O'Brien
May 9th, 2009
7:19 am
“What is it? It’s an A-bomb from A-Rod!”
What is it? It’s the most pompous announcer in baseball.
David O'Brien
May 9th, 2009
7:21 am
Oh, and the person impersonating BRAVEHEART and a few others, you need to get a new, original screen name today (come on, think hard, you can come up with something). We don’t go for that weak stuff, posting as someone else, and you’ll find that your posting access on this blog could suddenly become limited if you continue using others’ established screen names. Just letting you know.
Oh, and all the comments you made as him last night should be erased now, if I’m not mistaken.
Canadaian braves fan
May 9th, 2009
7:39 am
Morning Dave, what are the chances of Bennet and Reyes being sent down and Hanson and Medlen coming up. Bennet has allowed way to many base runners, over 30 now in his short season
OldBravesBag
May 9th, 2009
7:40 am
Dave, Can you address the Kelly situation at all, or is this considered no bid deal? I can’t help but think if this were any other starter, we’d be hearing a lot more about it. Thanks.
MilwaukeeBravesFan
May 9th, 2009
7:59 am
DOB – this is an off-topic question, but…Do you know where the Braves stay (hotel) in Milwaukee?
P-Town Brave
May 9th, 2009
8:22 am
DOB-
So by established, you mean those of us w/ a great deal of posts right
BTW, you think you could do some of us a favor and slip Bobby the blue pill, so he can come back to reality…
The reality that if JoJo pitches Wednesday, we can easily mark an “L” down in the record book.
Oh, also, I will be making the short trip to St. Louis for the Braves series in September. I would like to know where you guys are staying as I would just like to introduce myself and shake your hand. (That is if you ever have any free time)
Turtsnap
May 9th, 2009
8:25 am
I sure am glad Bobby is giving JoJo one more start, because he HAS earned it. GIVE ME A BREAK. Bobby takes this a bit too far sometimes. I wonder on any other “contending” team if JoJo would get another start?
jason
May 9th, 2009
8:32 am
Just my opinion, you can bash me if you like. I think ATL gives up on their young pitching to soon. I think they also rush their young pitching up to soon. I hope Hansen and Medlin stay at Gwinnet as long as they can. After winning as long as the Braves have; it has become expected. These young pitchers have to learn to win at the big league level. They can’t just come in and dominate. I think alot of JoJo’s problem is… He’s trying to pitch to perfect. Instead of being relaxed, he’s appears to be to tightly wound. Look the offense is scoring what? ZERO runs for him. Two starts he pitched his arse off, and got a no decision for it. Another thing, I would have taken him out last night in the fourth inning. You have a tightly wound pitcher trying to pitch to fine, for perfection who is getting absolutely no run support. A young pitcher At that. And now you have worry about his confidence being destroyed. I am not Bi52&ING at anyone.I’m just frustrated at what i am watching night after night for the past 3 years.
Jeff R
May 9th, 2009
8:35 am
Reyes has been given a golden opportunity and has blown it, unfortunately. The guy has the talent; he just can’t put it together. He shows glimmers, but that’s about it. If he does have a major league career ahead of him, it’s not going to be in a Braves’ uniform.
Kawakami and Reyes are dragging this team down – in addition to slumping batters, though the last two games give some hope that the bats might be coming around.
jason
May 9th, 2009
8:38 am
Question, who was the last pitcher that ATL has developed in the minors to have had success?
Jeff R
May 9th, 2009
8:40 am
Jason, good points (”I think ATL gives up on their young pitching to soon. I think they also rush their young pitching up to soon.”)
Would tend to agree with you, especially about rushing pitchers up. In Reyes’ case, either they should let him pitch a full season at Gwinnett, or send him elsewhere. He’s not cutting it in Atlanta.
Some pitchers mature later; that may be the case with Reyes. If (or when) management sends Reyes down or ships him out of the system, they should pitch Parr or Carlye (sp). Let the Mortons and Hansons and other on the farm continue to develop.
jason
May 9th, 2009
8:48 am
That’s my frustration right there. Did you notice his body language last night. Especially that las two homers he gave up. He looked defeated. I felt bad for him. He has the talent. He will be like Davies, and be traded. Hopefully to a more stable team where his career can flourish.
Braveheart
May 9th, 2009
8:51 am
Thanks DOB.
Looks like Bobby’s faith in Kotchman is starting to pay off. He reminds of Don Mattingly a bit with the glove and the bat. Doesn’t have the power that Donnie Baseball had in his ‘85 to ‘87 prime, but otherwise has the .300 bat, doubles, and glove.
jason
May 9th, 2009
8:52 am
I hope they learned from Morton last year. I know that they didn’y have much choice with all the injuries. Morton looked over matched. He is now having a solid year so far at Gwinnet. Let him stay the whole year and bulid the solid make up and confidence. I wouldn’t think of bringing Hansen up until late season callups. And that would be only to pitch out of the BP.
McFann :Ô:
May 9th, 2009
8:59 am
Bruce–
All right! Sweet! Man, if we ever get some seats in that area (at Turner Field), I’ll hafta put my jersey on backwards! (Hey, you should keep that practice ball–start a collection!)
Hey, they showed you on TV after Mac hit his doub–uh, single! Ya know how they go threw the crowd to find fanns of whoever just did something good. Don’t know if that particular clip is on the website, but it might be…
That’s great that your wife is going with you! Prob’ly isn’t as much fun going by yourself.
P-Town Brave
May 9th, 2009
9:01 am
Jason-
That would most likely be Adam Wainwright…Braves developed him, then traded him for J.D. Drew.
Unfortunately some guys have the mental makeup to make the jump and stick in the bigs…I don’t see Reyes or Morton having that…
They’ve both had their chances…someone else deserves that same chance to make an impact.
JerseyGil
May 9th, 2009
9:03 am
DOB…I think what Bobby going to do with JoJo is as soon Glavine is ready he put jojo in the Pen, i agree not to rush ours prospect so soon. i have a good time in the Park last night, my wife was happy, that inportant to me.
But today is pay back time…Go Bravos.
TBraveFan
May 9th, 2009
9:05 am
Jo-Jo pitched better than most pitchers I saw in ST (over 3 weeks of games every day)…I wouldn’t give up on him just yet, he’s not pitched poorly except for maybe last night. I’m not ready to give up on him because run support has been as much an issue lately with the starters W-L records as anything. Keep in mind DLowe has pitched excellently as has JJ, but no run support to give them deserved wins….
The only issue I see right now is bringing Schafer up too soon (I think he’d have benefited greatly from starting the season in Gwinnett), and KK. KK has always pitched in a 6 man rotation if I’m not mistaken – that plus getting acclimated to MLB hitters…maybe he’ll come around…
Sending Jo-Jo down, bringing Hanson up would be a HUGE mistake. HUGE… I saw Charlie pitch very well last night, and Kris is kickin’ it too – but no way I’d send Jo-Jo down for one of them to replace him either. I wish the average ‘fan’ would stop screaming to get these young guys up – let them develop, mature, and be here for the future… not rush them and see them all go thru what Schafer is experiencing now.
Geez – we have all the right pieces, there is just a glue that is missing to bring it all together….but pitching isn’t the main issue — I think it’s the chemistry that’s missing…..and Chipper needs to realize that dogging teammates is not ‘leadership’ – keep in private and in the clubhouse – not in the press. I wish Mac would call a team meeting, stating “ok guys, we’re back (except Glav), we’re what was envisioned out of ST, now let’s go out and do it”… yes I think Mac would be a much better team ‘leader’ than anyone else simply because he just goes out and does his job quietly – and quite well….
McFann :Ô:
May 9th, 2009
9:05 am
DOB–
Thanks for the update on BMac. Hey, hope the glasses work with the traditional mask! That’d be nice…Dude, that fogging must be extremely annoying. I hate it when my glasses get dirty. Can only imagine how obnoxious it is when you’re trying to catch.
jason
May 9th, 2009
9:08 am
I am not trashing Hansen or medlin, but how do we know if they have the make up to withstand pitching at the MLB level?
jason
May 9th, 2009
9:09 am
We have drafted all of these young powerful arms to dreadfuly figure out that they are not mentally tough enough to pich in the Majors. Makes you think ATL should draft a collage pistcher or 2 every once in a while.
Braveheart
May 9th, 2009
9:11 am
Jason, your point is well taken, but how do they know when to bring ‘em up or leave ‘em down?
Greg Maddux, first 36 games, 32 starts of career: 8-18, 5.59 ERA, 186 innings, 225 hits, 121 Ks, 85 BBs, 20 HRs
JoJo Reyes, first 38 games, 35 starts of career: 5-15, 5.88 ERA, 186.7 innings, 210 hits, 125 Ks, 91 BBs, 31 HRs
How do you know? Should they have left Maddux down? Or did Maddux need to get his brains beaten in so his one of a kind mind could start figuring things out, rather than just bullying dudes in the minors? I’m not saying JoJo is Maddux whatsoever. No one is. Just saying that you usually learn more from your mistakes.
P-Town Brave
May 9th, 2009
9:18 am
TBraveFan-
You bring up a good point, however, its all about wins and losses when it comes to MLB, and JoJo hasn’t won a game since last June.
Braveheart-
Its nice to make that comparison and all, but there are many guys who started 5-15 that could have been compared to Maddux, but never made it either…
IF we’re willing to give away the season go ahead on w/ JoJo, but in the same sense, why trade for Vazquez and sign Lowe…
My point is this. The 86 team Maddux was on w/ the Cubs was downright awful, and they could afford to let him take his lumps as they rebuilded onto making the playoffs in 89.
Basically, if we want JoJo to take him lumps and make this another rebuilding season then cool, but why waste money on Vazquez that certainly wasn’t necessary, and then on Lowe which at this point may not be necessary for half his contract?
P-Town Brave
May 9th, 2009
9:19 am
Jason-
We did. We traded him to Oakland for Mark Kotsay. His name – Joey Devine…was successful w/ Oakland til he blew his elbow out earlier this season.
jason
May 9th, 2009
9:23 am
Braveheart, I agree. Especially with your last lines. You usually learn most from your failures. ATL won for 14 years. The price for winning and the expectation for so comes at the expense of your younger talent not being afforded the chance to make mistakes at the big leagye level and learn from them.
jason
May 9th, 2009
9:27 am
P- Town Brave, The problem is nothing lasts for ever. I said a couple of days ago that everything has to end. ATL has to begin anew. I reconize that ATL is going no where. Braves mgt doesn’t. They need to let these kids learn and quit spending money on veterans wuth no chance to win. Even if they make the playoffs this year again they would more than likely be out after the first round. They will never trully contend for a WC by staying in this cycle.
jason
May 9th, 2009
9:31 am
On the Devine topic. ATL rushed him to an extent, and probably garnered the responsibilty for his arm injury. Didn’t he get drafted straight out collage and pitch for ATL that same year?
Lew
May 9th, 2009
9:31 am
Comments on the Nightly Blog Bashing-
Now y’all know why I moved from Philadelphia at age 17 and never returned for more than a week in the intervening 41 years.
Does David Caruso have a congenital neck defect that makes holding his head a up straight an impossibility? I swear the Dude tries to rest his ear on his shoulder when he talks.
The aspect of the Braves’ play that drives me the most insane is the terrible defense. The hitting hasn’t been worth talking about and maybe JoJo would do better with a change of scenery or another trip to Gwinnett and at this point having a different hitting coach wouldn’t see me raise an objection, but damn- the defense has been brutal and there is absolutely no excuse for play that has turned that sloppy. That 4 unearned run inning looked like Little League games I attended when my son was playing years ago. THAT trend has got to end.
Jeff R
May 9th, 2009
9:34 am
Braveheart, good points about Maddux’s early performance. Thing is, Braves management has structured this team with the expectation that the they would be competitive this season. Doing so, allows little room for pitchers, especially, to make mistakes and develop at the major league level.
Wren is trying to have it both ways: win and rebuild. Tht’s hard to do. But, as I wrote, the expectation is that the Braves can win now, so it hurts a guy like Reyes.
Jeff R
May 9th, 2009
9:36 am
Joey Devine was entirely mishandled by Braves’ management.
P-Town Brave
May 9th, 2009
9:37 am
Jason-
I hate to say it again and again because most don’t want realize it, but its not the spending the money on players they need to stop…They really need to let Bobby ride off into the sunset and rid themselves of a poor staff under him. I really do hope for everyone’s sake that this is Bobby’s last year, but I’m not holding my breath.
I mean we certainly could have lost 90 games or not made the playoffs while rebuilding for the last 3 years w/ a new manager…
Unfortunately, it still makes the process that much longer w/ Bobby around…
At some point the end has to be realized by both management and by Cox…I mean I woke up today and learned that legendary NBA coach Chuck Daly has passed…He was 72…Bobby is 67.
Frankie Knuckles
May 9th, 2009
9:37 am
Jason,
Look up Tommy Hansen at wikipedia.
That guy isn’t a pitcher he’s a catcher! Ohhhhhhh
siskel_god
May 9th, 2009
9:38 am
1 month into the season and I say the experts got it right with the Braves, probably 4th place in the east.
jason
May 9th, 2009
9:38 am
Jeff R, couldn’t agree more. To piggy back on Reyes and all the other young pitchers in the system including Hansen. All these young pitchers will never be given a fair shake as long as Braves mgt. continues to operate in this manner.
Jeff R
May 9th, 2009
9:38 am
Lew’s right: the sloppy play is unexcusable. It doesn’t take tons of talent to field and throw a baseball; it takes competence earned through practice and concentration.
P-Town Brave
May 9th, 2009
9:41 am
Jeff-
I agree and not only can you double dip on whether you want established players or prospects playing, you also can’t expect Frank to be able to change the philosophy of this team when he didn’t select the guy who is running the ship (Cox).
Frank wants to change the Braves into a speed/defense/pitching team, while Bobby is still on station to station homerun ball…it would be like a team drafting a center when their coach desperately needed a point guard….it just doesn’t work….the sooner they recognize that, the less painful it will be.
jason
May 9th, 2009
9:41 am
P-Town Brave, that may be your best blog of the morning. I agree 100% That’s what making the past 3 years so Damn hard. Almost every Brave fan can see it. Some may even know how to fix it. But the ones that matter are apparently blind and deaf.( Braves mgt )
Jeff R
May 9th, 2009
9:44 am
Good points, P-Town Brave…
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
9:45 am
bob,
I cant understand how can you say braves should put the guy with the worse glove in the IF at 1B. What do you thing he will do when chipper or yunel throw a 1 hopper? or when a shot is hit to 1B and he needs to pick it on 1 hop. What about guarding the line late? Nah……. he cant field 2B………1B shouldnt even be discusses.
jason
May 9th, 2009
9:45 am
Frankie Knuckles, my bad Hanson
Lew
May 9th, 2009
9:47 am
Braveheart-I can’t seem to remember who it was, but I once heard a quote from a ML experienced person who claimed a young pitcher had no inkling of what they were doing until 50 starts into their ML career. It’s nothing but the commonly prevalent SitCom mentality (there is always a quick solution) we have in this country that demands success from the very beginning of a player’s career. No one wants to acknowledge that development takes time-and not just time in the minors.
We constantly hear about all these players the Braves have given up in recent years (most of whom were about to be ridden out on a rail by fans who thought they were worthless). DeRosa wasn’t successful for several years after leaving-neither was Wainright, Marquis, Dye or anyone else we gave up on. Even Kyle Davies is beginning to look like a decent ML pitcher.
We need to learn two things-1.patience 2. More patience and 3.Not having a winning team for several years is not an aberration for 99% of ML teams. After a run like the Braves had, this is a normal process of rebuilding. We had lousy draft position for a decade and a half because of where we finished and only three years of decent draft position (one of which hasn’t even taken place yet).
We have had Corporate ownership that while it didn’t knock our salary level down to Marlins’ levels, it didn’t increase it enough with the contracts we had to get those extra pieces like Mike Devereaux or Free Agent acquisitions that may well have aided us. You are seeing the result. it’s time to just be a Braves’ fan because they’re your team and you’re a fan. It can be done. Look at Cubs and Phillies fans. Look at Anders.
P-Town Brave
May 9th, 2009
9:50 am
Jason, Jeff-
At this point, I would like to see Bobby gone, but I know that won’t happen…
Therefore the next best thing would be to fire Pendleton, Snitker, and Cadahia and tell Bobby that we need to get better coaches in there and start winning or he’ll be the next one out the door.
But like you said Jason, most of us have seen the writing on the wall for a few years now…I mean can Bobby even really relate to Jeff, BMac, or Jordan?! I would guess not.
Lew-
How are those eyes doing this morning?
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
9:52 am
Jeff R and Lew are right.
Thats why phillies are in 1st place (as I mentioned late last night). Phillies are leading the league in FP………no wonder why are they in 1st even when they have the worst SP ERA in the division. On the other hand braves are fielding the ball like a bunch of scared girls. Really, I have never seen braves defense look so bad, that Im sure of. Chipper has always been solid. We had blauser, walt wise, rafael belliard, lemke, tex, laroche, gallarraga…….solid glove…………for some reason this year they look awful with the glove………so bad that I cant even tell the difference between KJ and the rest of the IF, he gets lost in the mix since they look as bad as him, and I would say sometimes some of them have looked even worse than him with the glove………….
Braveheart
May 9th, 2009
9:52 am
IF we’re willing to give away the season go ahead on w/ JoJo, but in the same sense, why trade for Vazquez and sign Lowe… My point is this. The 86 team Maddux was on w/ the Cubs was downright awful, and they could afford to let him take his lumps as they rebuilded onto making the playoffs in 89. Basically, if we want JoJo to take him lumps and make this another rebuilding season then cool, but why waste money on Vazquez that certainly wasn’t necessary, and then on Lowe which at this point may not be necessary for half his contract? (PTOWN)
Well, I don’t think it’s a matter of just rebuilding and throwing away the season. JoJo is just a fifth starter. Don’t know if you’ve noticed, but on pretty much every team, the fifth starter is a slot for replacement level pitchers: young kids just called up or reclamation project, washed up old men.
I wouldn’t say they wasted money on Vazquez. $11 million is what league average pitchers make these days. It was a good investment, both on the field and also in trade value for later on in case lightning doesn’t strike and this team ain’t very good. Remember the Braves got Smoltz 22 years ago because Kasten and Cox made the decision to sign Doyle Alexander the previous offseason with the sole intent of trading him at the next deadline for a young pitcher like a Smoltz.
Also, you sign Lowe and trade for Vazquez because you hope lightning strikes and the young kids all come together and you’d be prime to win. But if it doesn’t work out, and the team doesn’t win alot, at least you’re not at risk of being like the 1988 team and winning only 54 games, which is very demoralizing for a young team. Creates a culture of losing that stigmatizes young players. Also, these kids need to see someone like Lowe never resting in the clubhouse, running the stadium steps before every game and so on.
Also, as to your concerns about Lowe, what makes you believe he’ll be here all four years? Obviously, they’d like him to be, but just as likely, they could use him the way they used Denny Neagle, who didn’t last here for the duration of the contract they signed him to. They used Neagle to buy time for Millwood to make the transition from fifth starter to fourth starter, and as trade bait to get them a quality positional player like Bret Boone and a quality reliever like Mike Remlinger. Maybe in year two or year three of his contract, they trade Lowe like they did Neagle and that’s how they get themselves Chipper’s replacement at third.
It’s not black and white, go with the kids or go for it all.
P-Town Brave
May 9th, 2009
9:52 am
Lew-
You do make good points, but re-read my 9:37 and 9:41…
The Braves can not truly go into a rebuild mode until we completely scrap the coaching staff as well.
jason
May 9th, 2009
9:54 am
Lew, if only Braves mgt would take that outlook. Take lumps now for a brighter future. Look. ATL has JJ, JoJo, Hansen, Morton, and Medlin. Hudson is still young enough to give a veteran pressance. On offense. You have Heyward, Freeman and Hernandez coming to join Schaefer, Frenchy, McCann, and Yuney. With some smart FA aquisitions, who knows in hopefully 2-4 years what they can accomplish.
Braveheart
May 9th, 2009
9:54 am
Does David Caruso have a congenital neck defect that makes holding his head a up straight an impossibility? I swear the Dude tries to rest his ear on his shoulder when he talks. (LEW)
George Clooney does that very same thing as well, especially if you watch any of the old ER episodes he was on. He doesn’t do it as much anymore though.
P-Town Brave
May 9th, 2009
9:55 am
Doc-
Do you notice that we’re usually always out of position though, giving up dinkers or getting balls hit past 1b/3b down the lines (Chino’s job)?
BH-
Outstanding points, and yes, like your last statement says and Jason, Jeff and I have been discussing, you can’t double-dip, you just absolutely can not have it both ways and expect to move forward and progress…
At this point, we’re just treading water!
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
9:58 am
P-Town Brave,
To tell you the truth I have not noticed precisely that, but I cant understand what you are saying. They just look out of position, like caught off guard. The team is not playing like one. Its not solid. Its like if it was the 1st day in spring and they have never played together……..like an allstar game……….but with no stars.
David O'Brien
May 9th, 2009
9:58 am
OldBravesBag: Not sure you mean by “addressing” the Kelly Johnson situation. He’s struggling, has been for several weeks. At the same time, Infante has been quite hot when given the opportunity to play second base and lead off. Therefore, he’s worked his way into the lineup. With the offense strugglling so mightily, Cox is using the leadoff hitter/2B he thinks or hopes will spark the lineup, rather than continuing to use the one who has struggled for several weeks.
Lew
May 9th, 2009
9:59 am
PTown-They’re doing good enough that I saw that debacle last night in way more detail than I would have liked.
I think Bobby’s going to retire in the next year or so. I’m not all that certain it will be good for the Braves that he does, but…..I still think it will happen sooner rather than later. I like TP-great Guy-but he has been totally ineffective as a hitting coach and was, honestly a surprising pick in my estimation, because (MVP year aside) I never really thought him that great a hitter when he played. I find it quite telling that when players need help, Chipper, Chipper’s Dad, the Dude in Texas and Daddy McCann seem to have better luck and are the ones that seem to be sought out.
I also think we lost a lot when Leo and Corralles left. Pat was the best bench coach I’ve ever seen and I’m proud to have met him several times (we have friends in common). The outfield play has not been the same without him positioning the defense. Chino is also a good guy-Snitker, too-but have seemed somewhat uninspiring to me since they’ve been around. I truly question some of the runners I’ve seen Brian send the past couple years.
David O'Brien
May 9th, 2009
10:00 am
MilwaukeeBravesFan: In your city, they stay at the Pfister downtown.
J.L
May 9th, 2009
10:02 am
The opinion that the Braves give up on their young pitching too soon does not apply to JoJo. He has been given over a year. If you say that wins/losses do not give a true indication of how he has pitched which is 0-9 in his last 17 starts. Then how about 6.61 ERA in that span? I would say that is a pretty good indication. It is now getting to the Corky Miller level of bad judgement. If you are not going to bring up one of the 3-4 pitchers in Gwinnett that are dominating, then try Parr. He pitched good at the end of last season.
Lew
May 9th, 2009
10:03 am
Braveheart-I’ll take your word for it. I’m not going back and watching ER re-runs.
jason
May 9th, 2009
10:04 am
You keep a veteran like Lowe around to help transistion young pitchers like JoJo and Hanson to the big leagues. Just like Chipper with McCann and Frenchy. Even get a little productivity along the way.
Braveheart, I hear what you are saying. To go completely rebuild mode would severly hamper the confidence of such a young team. That’s why you need a veteran here and there. That’s why I am upset with how this turned out. Chipper provides the steady influence to the position players while Smoltzie does the same for the pitchers. Showing the kids what the committment, hard work, sacrifice, and attention to detail will get them in the future. We had that chance the past 3 years and failed to catitolize on it. Especially the young pitchers.
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
10:05 am
I kind of feel a little more positive now that Mc is back………he was good at the plate last night……..What I dont like is having GA hitting in the middle of the lineup.
I think bobby should stick to the plan………Mc cleanup and some consistent bat protecting him, not necessarily a power bat (we dont have it anyway, hahaha). I think the best option right now are Kotchman and JF. By doing this, if there are runners on base when Mc gets to bat, and they dont give him anything to hit or walk him intentionally, you dont have much room to put our 5th hitter…….Kotchman with his .300+ BA can then do some damage. OR JF who is making lots of contact this year.
Anders
May 9th, 2009
10:05 am
For what it’s worth I vote that Bobby gives Reyes at LEAST one more start. he-he.
Rock On....(the denizen formerly known as Dadgum)
May 9th, 2009
10:06 am
Look I think everone on this blog, including our esteemed blogmeister, realizes that the Braves need a change of scenery in the dugout. We are on a 4-year roll of being a team that is treading water just to be a longshot as a wild card team. The makeup of the team is downright boring and the play uninspired.
We have three 2nd basemen we are trying to play at the same time and the one getting the incumbent seat is the worst of the three. Wren is still trying to hang on to hope that a 43 year old retread pitcher will rebound to his 25 year old HOF self. We have a rookie in CF that is striking out at about a 50% pace but Cox is staying with him as opposed to bringing up Blanco or other options. Guess he is trying for that MLB strikeout record.
Solutions you ask….sure, put Prado at 2nd-bench KJ or trade him-send Shaefer to AAA and insert Blanco-and for goodness sakes make sure McCann can see. Would calling up Hanson at this point be too much to ask? OK, great.
Lew
May 9th, 2009
10:07 am
JL-In case you didn’t notice, Parr has been in the bigs for a couple weeks, now and pitched in relief last night. He has been hit around a bit.
Anders
May 9th, 2009
10:10 am
Lew- I’ll back Braveheart on the Clooney thing. I used to make fun of his constant use of the head bobble to one side and puppy dog eyes that made him a heart throb. Give him credit, he parlayed into a pretty nice life for himself.
I still do my Caruso wipping off the sunglasses imitation when he plays the tough guy in the end. Has there ever been a guy who would get more laughed at in real life if he tried that crap? Ok, ok – don’t asnwer that one.
Rock On....(the denizen formerly known as Dadgum)
May 9th, 2009
10:10 am
DOB…couldn’t agree with you more about KJ situation. Now with Infante and Prado both better players than KJ and even with KJ in top form he is streaky why do you not trade him. Perhaps as the deadline nears they will. Assuming they are still in the race.
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
10:11 am
Rock On,
I agree, but remember…….KJ is a babybrave………no way they trade him, he will be babysit til he becomes a superstar (even if he never does). Uninspired…….thats a great way to describe this whole thing-
Joe Fan
May 9th, 2009
10:11 am
There is certainly no reason to rush Hanson, Morton, Medlin or Redmond up until the Braves make changges in the management of this team from top to bottom. The Braves are a bunch of pieces that don’t fit together and rushing these guys up will only set them back under the coaching staff here. I don’t know of any other team where Cox would still be managing with a team floundering like the Braves have the last 3 plus years. And yes Reyes was right when he said, he should have plugged Hamels in the back. Hamels was definitely obstructing the play. Give me some fire in this team !!!
Braveheart
May 9th, 2009
10:11 am
Braveheart-I’ll take your word for it. I’m not going back and watching ER re-runs. (LEW)
Understandably. I used to be addicted to old re-runs of ER, but that show went downhill big time after Clooney left. Don’t know how it lasted another 10 years.
Rock On....(the denizen formerly known as Dadgum)
May 9th, 2009
10:14 am
What, seriously, is a Dan Caruso? Is he the former Miami Vice guy and NYPD guy? Think his name is David.
Braveheart
May 9th, 2009
10:16 am
Didn’t Caruso drown in Officer and a Gentleman?
Rock On....(the denizen formerly known as Dadgum)
May 9th, 2009
10:16 am
Forget the Caruso post…I need glasses (preferably with two lenses).
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
10:16 am
Rock On,
We need power now, not at the trade deadline.
I would trade norton also, he has done nothing but look awful. Get something for him, he has good career numbers for a PH, we have enough good guys on the bench, no need for a historically good PH………… bench is solid enough. I think braves can get some good bat if they send……………… KJ/Prado + Norton + minor league pitcher
Anders
May 9th, 2009
10:16 am
BTW- The mets starters are pitching deeper into games now and they’re also hitting with risp. Bingo – 5 game winning streak. I think we can call off the Daniel Murphy defensively challenged watch now. Apparently he isn’t single handedly sinking the Mets as previously reported.
Mets not on their way yet. I need to see this pitching through a couple more times through the rotation which will bring us right to the 40 game mark I’ve been talking about. If Reyes and Wright start to get hot – watch out.
Rock On....(the denizen formerly known as Dadgum)
May 9th, 2009
10:18 am
Caruso was not in Officer that was Keith.
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
10:20 am
But with all this pitching, we should be winning, I mean………..once upon a time we won with…………..lemke+ sid + blauser + TP + greg olson…………..that was not a powerful IF, at least not more than this one. But we had justice and gant in the OF. This being said, if you exchange them in the equation with chipper and Mcs power, Id say we have the same power we had back then, the diff…………..solid difference, spirit and clutch.
Braveheart
May 9th, 2009
10:23 am
Caruso was not in Officer that was Keith. (DADGUM ROCK ON)
Here’s Caruso drowning in Officer and a Gentleman:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzoNOWsy1rk
Rock On....(the denizen formerly known as Dadgum)
May 9th, 2009
10:23 am
Doc….kinda agree but I would obviously keep Prado. Best case is for KJ to pick up some momentum so he would attract a better player in trade. Unless we get a 1st baseman for Norton, why not give the kid Freeman a shot there. I know, I know, he hasn’t played above high-A. So what, we are throwing Shaefer to the wolves and Freeman is a better hitter. Just sayin……..
jason
May 9th, 2009
10:24 am
I have theory on Norton. Does ATL have another lefty on the bench? That’s why he is still her. Diaz need to go. Not hitting, and blocking B. Jones. By the way, I see in the future Escobar playing 3B with Hernandez at SS. Check this out. 1B Freeman, 2B Prado, SS Hernandez, 3B Escobar, C McCann, RF, Francouer, CF Schaefer, LF, Heyward. Pitching rotation: Hanson, JJ, JoJo, Morton, healthy Hudson. Medlin RP/back up starter.
J williams
May 9th, 2009
10:26 am
Rock On
You’re point on with your analysis of the Braves, but your solutions will keep them at status quo.
Not much they can do about Mac, but they really need to find a right handed power bat. I’m sure that they’re already looking, and I expect that a move will be made around the all-star break if the Braves are still close.
Whenever the Braves don’t score first,especially if it’s more than 1 run, regardless of what inning it is, the games takes on a look of desperation.
Some teams are built for the regular season (Braves of old), some for the play offs, but this team is neither.
jason
May 9th, 2009
10:28 am
P-Town Brave, Lew, Braveheart, Jeff R, I have enjoyed the discussion this A.M. I am passionate about my Georgia sport teams. All of them. I now live in Texas, and don’t get to see enough Braves. I come on this blog to get info from the GREAT DOB, and from all you guys who are very passionate and so knowledgeble about our team. Thanks guys and keep up the good blogging.
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
10:29 am
Anders,
Muts are a good team, but they wont do if they dont pick up at least one very good arm. Your SP is pretty bad and I mean bad. They have a streak because they face us and the pirates………..2 very very bad offensive teams……..yeah, they faced the phillies, got to tip your gat there, but it was santana.
You will soon see what Im talking about……… that pitching is not gonna hold. They are as bad as our offense and your hitting is as good as our pitching.
Phillies on the other hand, are on the same situation as your team, but they are so freaking aggressive at the plate………they play like winners………like men, like soldiers, not like a bunch of crying babies………….thats why they will win the division if our teams dont do something quick…….
They ball that delgado dropped in atlanta the other night, that says it all, you are doomed. It was the same thing KJ did last year against division rival phillies……….that speaks of lack of concentration. He then managed to laugh about it and Wright was hugging him and laughing with him. I missed the funny part about it. Maybe it helps relax, but Id say that is not the way to handle it. Im sure Utley wouldnt be laughing with victorino if he dropped a ball like that.
Rock On....(the denizen formerly known as Dadgum)
May 9th, 2009
10:30 am
Braveheart, thanks. Same guy.
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
10:33 am
Id say today is a must win situation………..we have to avoid the losing streaks……….I know we cant win them all obviously, but it is a must to avoid losing skids, even putting 2 losing games together………..win the series braves.
BTW……..we will be playing toronto soon……..another tough series.
dogsbrekky (Braving thunderstorms in Filly)
May 9th, 2009
10:34 am
If anyone else is going today and wants to say hi
I will be the Braves fan sitting in section 132 behind our dugout in the pouring rain………. wish I waited a few more days before buying the old tickets
still, we have 2 flyball pitchers in a homerun park, should be fun if we get the game in
Go Vazquez
JerseyGil
May 9th, 2009
10:39 am
dogsbrekky…I be on 109 Row 36 seat 13-14,,,Me with Braves Hat,,My Wife Phillis Hat…see y them.
Buy y a beer…
Rock On....(the denizen formerly known as Dadgum)
May 9th, 2009
10:40 am
Jason….great lineup, but I am not ready to ship out Vazquez for Hudson. Similar money and Vazquez gives the Brave swhat they need. Solid starts and 7 innings (when Cox leaves him in). Not a given the Braves are going to pick up Hudson’s option at 12 million. Also don’t see Lowe on your list. Assume that is an oversight. Agree that KK will be traded or waived after the season. Jo Jo could be in a trade as well. Pitching is not the braves main problem.
OldBravesBag
May 9th, 2009
10:40 am
Dave, Kelly is a starter…or was. He’s not struggling anymore…hitting .385 in May with limited at bats off the bench to his credit. You haven’t talked about any whining or texting from him that I know of…so I’m thinking he’s taking it like a professional. Certainly… no other starter is treated the way he has been. So I’m thinking something is up in the dugout or clubhouse. Frenchy was allowed to struggle all of last year…and he wasn’t so hot in the field either. I’m also thinking guys are treated differently due to their draw, and I was wondering if there was anything to it. Or…. Bobby isn’t thrilled with him…..seeing as this has gone on for three years in a row now. Infante doesn’t have the power Kelly has….and I think the Braves could use a bit of it right now. Frankly…I just don’t get it…..
dogsbrekky (Braving thunderstorms in Filly)
May 9th, 2009
10:41 am
Doc – very good points about the NL EAST teams
Given that Filly has had horrid pitching and yet can still lead the division with those animal bats means it will be a long tough summer for the other teams
My feeling watching JoJo for the last year or so is that he doesnt have a good baseball brain……. he throws ball after ball to Coste and then even with Hamels at bat cannot throw a 1st or 2nd pitch strike…
then he throws a gut ball to Rollins…….. he kind of reminds me of a poor man’s Ollie Perez (yes a bad comparison)
John Smoltz
May 9th, 2009
10:42 am
NOW do you guys know why I left? 13-16. Same ole tire-spinning Braves since 2006!
jason
May 9th, 2009
10:43 am
Line up I would really like to see. CF Infante, 1B Kotchman, 3B Jones, RF Francouer, C McCann, SS Escobar, LF Anderson, 2B Prado. Infante is smoking from the L.O. Kotchman is a contact hitter not alot oh Ks plus alot o 2Bs. Chip is Chip. Francouer will see pitches in front on McCann. Escobar is position to hit with RISP. GA can just relax; take some pressure off, and Prado is perfect for the 8 hole. contact hitter who will put the ball in play.
Serge
May 9th, 2009
10:45 am
If Kelly is “strugling” (Hes hit .398 in May) What do you call what Anderson has been doing David?
Anders
May 9th, 2009
10:45 am
Doc- We’ll see about the mets SP. I think you’re selling them a little short. Time will tell.
As for the Delgado thing, I think you’re reading into that a little too much. The guys a 15 year vet and he dropped a ball.
He sure seemed focused last night when he hit that 425 ft. bomb in the 8th.
dogsbrekky (Braving thunderstorms in Filly)
May 9th, 2009
10:46 am
Jersey – will check the field map and check you out, I think 106 is on the 1st base OF side, will see if I can get around there
Have to go now and drive down the old Turnpike before it starts peeing down, I will be in an “away Braves cap”, Braves warm up jacket……..
Serge
May 9th, 2009
10:48 am
Garret Anderson in the month of may
.133 .235 .200 .435
and Kelly is the guy thats struggling? This is our cleanup hitter.
jason
May 9th, 2009
10:48 am
Rock on, I was looking at the future, down the road. Not necessarly Huddie, could be Lowe. Just need a veteran pitcher in there to steady the ship. In two years I don’t see KK with ATL. If vasquez and or Lowe is still there , I would let two of the young pitcher work the BP for some MLB expirence. Kind of like Houston used to do.
jason
May 9th, 2009
10:52 am
Houston used to bring a young kid up at the beginning of the year and put him in the BP for the year. Long relief. The next year work him in the 5 spot to increase expierence, and build stamina and innings. By year 3 they would have an established pitcher who could benefit the team. Example, the Great Mike Hampton, Chris Holt, and Shayne Reynolds.
Braves73
May 9th, 2009
10:53 am
Ok, we all realize that young pitchers traditionally struggle in their first few years of development (in the majors), but why continue to use a guy like Jo-Jo in a spot when you have better talent in the minors? If we are going to use the excuse that “you don’t want to rush a guy up”, then why would any manager EVER bring any player up????
Here’s is what I see. You pay your scouts well to analyze your young talent, why not go with your best prospect (Hanson) and work him into the rotation. By all accounts, no matter when you bring him up (this year, next year, 2020) he is going to have to learn and have on the job training (to learn the process of pitching & gain experience). We all clearly see that Jo-Jo may be better suited for the Gwinnett Braves (right now) or out of the bull pen in short stints to regain his confidence.
vabravesfan
May 9th, 2009
10:55 am
Jason I don’t know about diory. He plays horrible defense, I think he had 7 errors just in spring training. Granted he is hitting great down at Gwinnett right now but he has to shaped up the defense.
John Smoltz
May 9th, 2009
10:57 am
KJ is doing just as well if not better than Schafer, Francoeur and Anderson. But none of those three have lost their starting gigs. How can a team expect to win with such favoritism?
Go Sox!
Frankie Knuckles
May 9th, 2009
11:01 am
Why is everyone selling short on Medlen? He is ripping it up in AAA right now. He needs to be a starter. Let JoJo relief role
jason
May 9th, 2009
11:02 am
vabravesfan, good point, but that’s why you have to be smart with your FA pick ups.
Braves 73, if I were to bring Hanson up this year, I would work him out the BP. Lets say Hanson is coming up this weekend. I work him out of the BP til the all star break. with some spot starts thrown in. At the break, I would reevaluate where Hanson is in his growth and developement. The whole point of not rushing a kid to the majors is #1 confidence, and #2 Effeciency in his pitch counts. You don’t want damage his confidence and you don’t want to over work his or the BPs collective arms.
J.L
May 9th, 2009
11:04 am
Lew,
He has always been a starting pitcher in the minors which even though he has been up a couple of weeks pitching mop up duty, has not been given a chance to start. That is where he had some good games at the end of last season. Some pitchers can’t transition form starter to reliever or vice versa.
flange1
May 9th, 2009
11:04 am
Morning All,
Not the best of games last night…
I thought Hamels was in the base path too, but this team, especially JoJo does not respond well to boo boos. That is typical for young pitchers.
These stupid errors have got to stop. The ball Yunel botched was not that hard a play either.
Is any one else seeing how little ground in right Frenchy can cover? He seems VERY slow and his routes are not too good.
DOB said something on the blog about JS covering a lot of ground in right center on a fly, Frenchy was not close to that ball and to me it looked like a ball the RF should have taken.
To me Frenchy has morped into a 1+ tools player. He has a great arm and can hit singles…
Hope the power returns at some point.
By the way, anyone who actually thought that was Braveheart posting last night sure does not pay attention!
DOB, the blogger that likes to steal monkiers doesn’t have the same IP address of our old friend Stinky does he?
That was was one of his favorite games….
SoWeGa Fanatic
May 9th, 2009
11:04 am
“Doc- We’ll see about the mets SP. I think you’re selling them a little short.”
Anders, you’re kidding, right? You can’t possibly be serious.
jason
May 9th, 2009
11:05 am
A thought on minor league pitchers. I am kind of old school. I don’t like the fact that they are on such strengent pitch counts, and that they rarely work 7 innings. That’s one reason why I don’t believe that they are ready for work at the big league level, both mentally and physically.
Lew
May 9th, 2009
11:05 am
Dogs-You and Gil say hello to each other for me. I’ll be there in spirit-just don’t really want to physically be back in the town of my birth. Had enough of that.
SoWeGa Fanatic
May 9th, 2009
11:07 am
I believe Glavine lost like 17 games in 1987, and he turned out pretty fair. After sleeping on it, I think I would give JoJo another shot, but on a very, very short leash. Come to think of it, I would have my long guy on the edge of his seat with his jacket off and glove on from inning one.
bravefaninok
May 9th, 2009
11:07 am
Anders
May 9th, 2009
10:05 am
For what it’s worth I vote that Bobby gives Reyes at LEAST one more start. he-he.
Anders does at least have a sense of humor………….lmfao
Chuck James was Solid until the 6th!!!
May 9th, 2009
11:08 am
It is nothing short of INSANE that Jo Jo Reyes is getting starts!! The man has lost 9 straight games and has not won a start in his last 17 starts now?!?! What freakin more do you need to know?? Until washed up stiff Glavine can maybe come back, just end this little stupid game you’re playing holding back Hanson. He is guaranteed to take his lumps but he will be far more productive then Reyes will ever dream to be. This is senial to continue to guarantee your team a loss before the game starts. Yeh, Jo Jo Reyes = Bum. Why don’t the Braves see that? I could see if Tommy Hanson was non-existent….However he is very alive!
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
11:08 am
What I dont get is how can it be possible for this team to have zero power if cox loves to wait for the 3 run HR……..he like pitching defense and HR……….and we ha no defense and 0 power…… kind of strange.
David O'Brien
May 9th, 2009
11:08 am
Frankie Knuckles: The people who make the decisions certainly aren’t selling Medlen short. I don’t know who you’re referring to, but nobody around the team or covering the team sells him short, pardon the pun (he’s actually quite short, about 5-7 or 5-8, but doesn’t matter — dude can flat-out pitch).
J.L
May 9th, 2009
11:09 am
Braves73, I too, do not understand why someone from Gwinnett is not promoted, either Medlin, Hanson, Redmon not to mention Morton.
Lew
May 9th, 2009
11:09 am
Anders-Don’t kid yourself. The Braves will go nowhere if they don’t kick it up a couple notches, but the Mets’ pitching is bad after Santana. Very bad. Pelfrey and Maine are, at best, inconsistent. After that you have nothing-and don’t try to tell us you have minor league options. Your only hope is that the Phillies pitching (after Hamels if he’s really back to normal) is just as bad if not worse. Mets don’t have the Phillies’ offense, though, so it’ll be harder for you to compensate.
Anders
May 9th, 2009
11:09 am
Flange1- If Frenchy is having trouble covering that postage stamp in Philly, wait until he see’s what’s waiting for him in Flushing. lot’s and lot’s of green.
Schafer will be worth all the strikeouts when you see the ground he has to cover. The outfield is enormous.
jason
May 9th, 2009
11:11 am
It seems to go back to the same logic all these great pitchers with losing records when they started out all played on bad teams. Once Braves mgt wakes up and understands this, ATL will be able to go foward. not just pitching, but the entire team. Simply put. the Braves need to rebuild now. Not tomorrow, but now.
TBraveFan
May 9th, 2009
11:12 am
P-Town Brave:
“The Braves can not truly go into a rebuild mode until we completely scrap the coaching staff as well.”
You’re kidding right? What fault can you possibly find with Glenn Hubbard or Eddie Perez – even Brian Snitker? Most importantly Glenn Hubbard….
JerseyGil
May 9th, 2009
11:15 am
Flange1-…Agree that the Braves has to stop those miscute error…But that ball that Coste hit to yunel was a soft line witha lot spins in, he hit that ball at the end of the bat, as soon that ball hit the ground has another spin & eat up yunel…
Rock On....(the denizen formerly known as Dadgum)
May 9th, 2009
11:15 am
Jason….well I don’t agree with the Houston philosophy and I will tell you why. A starting pitcher must be conditioned to going 9 innings. That has to be the mentality. Certainly that isn’t going to happen on any regular basis with all the specialty pitchers and especially in the NL. The bullpen, while very important as we saw last year, is more for shorter pitch count guys and the mental approach is different.
A real good future starter like a Hanson needs to be out there ramping up from the get go to throw well over 100 pitches on each and every start. Maybe that will get you 9 innings or 6-7 who knows. Constantly throwing a couple of innings out of the pen is not the way to develop a great starter. Not saying that Houston didn’t get that from some pitchers though.
Braves73
May 9th, 2009
11:16 am
Jason – Agreed. I realize that they should work him into the rotation slowly and put him in the best position to have success. I certainly think that Jo – Jo “has the stuff” to be a successful major league pitcher…they just need to rethink their plan for him.
vabravesfan – Medlin is definitely a quality pitcher but unlike Hanson, he doesn’t have dominating stuff. He may very well turn out to be the more reliable prospect, but until the Braves fall completely out of the race (which could be sooner rather than later) he will not be in the starting rotation.
From what I have seen of this team so far, I believe that they are headed for a fourth place finish. They don’t do the little things well that winning ball clubs do (play great defense, run the base paths well, clutch late inning hits, nor comeback victories). There is just SOMETHING missing from this group of players that is hard to explain…hope I’m wrong.
Lew
May 9th, 2009
11:17 am
P-Town-Just got a call from my Retinal surgeon. No laser this time, but another intravitriol injection. yet another needle in the eye. Number ten on that procedure. Life is so much fun.
Coach (2010 or bust)
May 9th, 2009
11:17 am
Jo-Jo Reyes is keeping the fifth slot warm until Glavine is ready to go.
The Braves don’t want to start the clock on Hanson or any of their other young pitchers for that matter. All in all, Frank Wren is hedging his bets and I don’t blame him one bit.
Anders
May 9th, 2009
11:18 am
Lew- You and others are the same one’s that told me the Braves had a lock down starting rotation. So what makes you think you’re qualified to assess the Mets ST? Vasquez is what I said he was. a .500 innings eater. Big deal. Kawakami was a shot in the dark that looks like a huge mistake. They have no 5th starter in sight. This was supposed to be the strength of the Braves. What happened there?
Maine has won 15 games, Perez has won 15 games. Pelfrey is coming into his own and Livan has been what was expected. If 3 of the 4 collapse then the Mets are sunk. If 3 of the 4 pitch to their potential the Mets have more than enough offense and certainly the bullpen to win.
BTW- Niese looked very solid last night. He had a lot of Glavine mannerisms in how he carried himself on the mound. Not comparing him as a pitcher, just in body langauge for what it’s worth – which isn’t much.
vabravesfan
May 9th, 2009
11:19 am
morton had 105 pitches last night. Hanson has been 90+ pitches in all of his starts. Pretty much the same it would be when they get to the majors
Doc Holiday
May 9th, 2009
11:21 am
Lew,
Your points on phillies and mets are 100% truth.
ChipChopper
May 9th, 2009
11:23 am
DOB, has anyone told Brian McCann to try Rain-X on the inside of his Oakley’s to stop the freakin’ fogging? I’ve used it on motorcycle helmets for years of winter riding–the stuff is like magic.
vabravesfan
May 9th, 2009
11:24 am
o and don’t know if anybody mentioned it but matt harrison pitched a shutout 4 hitter last night.
Lew
May 9th, 2009
11:25 am
Actually Anders-The Braves’ failures to this point are NOT as a result of poor pitching-especially the starters. They are performing better than the Mets’ or Phillies’ staffs to this point of the season-by a quite wide margin. As for the pen-their first 29 innings pitched resulted in 28 earned runs-an almost 9.00 ERA. In the intervening games (18) they have pitched just shy of 52 innings and given up 12 earned runs-a 2.00 ERA.
Our losses have resulted from some of the poorest defense I’ve seen in years and a total lack of timely hitting-much less a lack of power. Pitching has kept us in games, hitting has failed us.
JerseyGil
May 9th, 2009
11:25 am
Doc Holiday ..dido with lew Assessment, Wait until Met/Phillis gone to The West Coast(La/SanF)
i thinl this Race on the East going to be Close to the end..
Lew
May 9th, 2009
11:26 am
Anders-No fifth starter in sight? Dude, they have at least three-Morton, Medlen and Hanson. You have heard of Hanson, haven’t you? He’s the number four prosect in all of the Majors and is worlds ahead of anyone the Mets have to run in there.
JerseyGil
May 9th, 2009
11:27 am
See ya Guys at the Ball Game…It Hot today…Almost 80’s right now…and muggy,First time wear short this season..GO BRAVOS
David O'Brie
May 9th, 2009
11:28 am
If Kelly is “struggling” (Hes hit .398 in May) What do you call what Anderson has been doing David? — Sarge
What do I call what Anderson’s been doing? Uh, mostly I call it sitting on the bench while on the DL. He’s played FOUR GAMES since returning from a 15-day DL stint, Sarge. Four games.
You’re missing the point entirely, too — it’s not as if Cox has benched KJ just to bench him. He’s benched him because he had a hotter hitter (Infante) in the leadoff spot, a guy who also has played solid enough defense at 2B.
Do you propose that the Braves bench G. Anderson after finally getting him off the DL? After we’ve heard Cox go on and on about how much he’s going to mean to the lineup, etc? Are you dealing with the reality of the situation, or just what you wish it was, Sarge? Who you putting in LF, by the way?
Anderson should be benched based on the four games he’s played since returning from the DL, including a three-RBI game in Florida and a hard-hit double last night? Hey, I’m not impressed with what he’s done so far, either, but let’s be realistic. You make decisions based on the personnel you have, not just decisions made in a vacuum. They signed Anderson to a free-agent deal, a veteran who was not going to have to win a job or prove he belonged in the lineup. Again, reality. So once he got healthy, he was going to play.
And unless and until he stinks it up for a lot longer than four days, he’s going to play. Especially when the LF options are, what, Diaz and B. Jones?
Again, getting back to the point: Kelly has been pushed aside temporarily by a hotter hitter and a guy who’s been doing quite well in the leadoff spot. Is that wrong?
Kelly is 5-for-13 with a double, no RBI and two walks in May. Is that a huge turnaround or something? Infante is 9-for-28 (.321) with a homer and five RBI in May. So what? Is May 1 significant or something, a date from which things must be evaluated?
Kelly is 9-for-52 (.173) with one extra-base hit and two RBI since April 16. Do you and OldBravesBag really thinking he’s being treated unfairly? And if Cox was playing him every day, there’d be five times as many (at least) here saying Cox was screwing up by not playing Infante, or Prado.
In the leadoff spot, Infante has hit .383 (18-for-47) with three doubles, a homer, seven RBI and a .434 OBP and .835 OPS.
KJ in the leadoff spot: 14-for-68 (.206) with two doubles, one triple, three homers, nine RBI and a .289 OBP and .686 OPS.
So KJ being 5-for-13 with a double and no RBI in May is supposed to be the main reason you’d move him back to the lineup and Infante back to the bench?
Rock On....(the denizen formerly known as Dadgum)
May 9th, 2009
11:29 am
Jason…..just saw another one of your posts and agree. You can’t keep holding back starters pitch counts. Assuming they have the spring training to ramp up they have to be unbridled. Many pitchers now can’t get past a certain point without folding.
I have to say that throwing a 100 pitches is nothing and so many think that is some great benchmark. I mean the dude throws once every 5 days. You are being paid millions to throw 100 pitches plus and work 1-2 days a week.
I don’t mean to downplay it or simplify the position but really is it too much to ask the starter to give us over 100 pitches consistently. I don’t think so. Sabathia went 9 innings last night.
RHR
May 9th, 2009
11:32 am
Thanks DOB @ 7:21 – that ish is dumb and not funny.
jason
May 9th, 2009
11:34 am
vabraves fan, not arguing, but how many innings did they throw? Rock on, the BP thing to me is more confidence builder than Pitch counts. Putting hin the right situation to succeed. Go from BP to the 5 slot. Once there he can work on increased pitch counts and eat innings. Also working in the 5 slot he will be afforded extra days rest if need be.
Serge
May 9th, 2009
11:36 am
So KJ being 5-for-13 with a double and no RBI in May is supposed to be the main reason you’d move him back to the lineup and Infante back to the bench?
No but its justification to play the “hot hand”.
The reason you move him back to the lineup is because he is the better hitter. Career numbers ..271 .354 .438 .791 vs Omars .263 .307 .392 .699
Playing the inferior player never works. But its something Bobby loves to do. I still remember how he would play Keith Lockhart over Marcus Giles.
and regarding Anderson. Hes terrible. Has been terrible since Spring training.
Anderson this season .175 .233 .275 .508 he makes the “Strugling” Kelly look like an MVP. Theres no reason why you cant move Omar to LF, Kelly to 2B and Anderson to the bench. Anderson is our worst player by a large margin. Any “Benefits” you get by benching Kelly you loose by starting anderson
David O'Brien
May 9th, 2009
11:37 am
ChipChopper: There’s also Cat Crap, a spectacularly named and quite-effective product used on bike goggles and ski goggles. I forwarded the link someone sent me this morning to a motorcycle mag story on Cat Crap.
Braves73
May 9th, 2009
11:37 am
Now that we all have seen a full months worth of this years version of our beloved Braves, where do you guys realistically see this team finishing (as currently constituted)?
Frank
May 9th, 2009
11:39 am
Anyone who thinks Infante, a career .260’s hitter and a low career OBP guy is suddenly a legit .333 hitter or a .400 OBP guy is living in the land of Oz.
Rock On....(the denizen formerly known as Dadgum)
May 9th, 2009
11:39 am
Coach….don’t blame Wren one bit? Assuming the idea is to win ball games the day they are played, I blame him.
So you are going to pay the stiff Glavine another million to trot out there in place of Jo Jo just because you don’t want to start the clock on Hanson? OK, so why not bring up Medlin, Morton, et al instead of Glavine. Save a million and get a better pitcher to boot in the 5th slot and get him some experience.
I have said for about 6 months I respect what Glavine has done in his HOF career but Wren should tell him it is over and time to move on to Cooperstown.
David O'Brien
May 9th, 2009
11:40 am
The reason you move him back to the lineup is because he is the better hitter. Career numbers ..271 .354 .438 .791 vs Omars .263 .307 .392 .699 — Serge
Oh, OK. So you apply that reasoning to 2B, but not to Garrett Anderson, right?
I think I’ve got it now, Serge.
RHR
May 9th, 2009
11:41 am
DOB about the team hotels…I have a media guide from 2 years ago and so far, all the hotels you’ve told people the team stays in when asked is the same as whats listed in the 07 media guide. Do teams often switch up hotels or do they pretty much stay in the same ones year after year?
What’s your take on players being approached at their hotel? I have always heard that they didn’t like to be approached at the hotels. Not by autograph seekers anyway lol.
Frank
May 9th, 2009
11:41 am
No but its justification to play the “hot hand”.
Unless it is Francoeur, who’ll play everyday regardless.
Frenchy watch: .303 OBP
Ripped again.
May 9th, 2009
11:41 am
Braves are going be lucky to finish in front of the Nats this year !
jason
May 9th, 2009
11:42 am
Rock on, thank you. I think teams are paying to much money for these kids and by far are pampering them to much.Heck make them earn some of their money first. The CG is a lost art. If you could get a CG 50% of the time from your ace, how mush wear and tear could you save on your BP?
Braves73, to answer your question. Barring injury… 3 to 4 place around .500 again. The sad part is they will put off rebuilding another year for a chance at a one and done play off series.
Serge
May 9th, 2009
11:43 am
Oh, OK. So you apply that reasoning to 2B, but not to Garrett Anderson, right?
I think I’ve got it now, Serge.
well
1.Kelly was the better player the past two seasons
2.One player is 27, the other player is 37 and has numerous injuries, issues and arhtritic conditions.
Who do you think will be the better player. Did you think Raul Mondesi would be better than Jeff Franceour in 05 too?
OldBravesBag
May 9th, 2009
11:45 am
Dave…. I just thought after watching baseball for 40 some years that the starter is the main guy, and gets the benefit of working out of slumps (Kelly did get a little under 3 mil to play this year)…not being replaced a few weeks into the season for a guy that doesn’t hit for any power…with a team lacking in power. If Kelly wasn’t a starter like all the rest then I will understand that, and if the Braves don’t need power…I will understand it even more….. I mean…you yourself quoted Bobby when he said all Schafer needed to do was catch the ball…he doesn’t even have to hit. So what gives??? LOL….Kelly doesn’t even get an AB in the game last night….a blowout!!! I’m sensing some kind of double standard here for one of the players and I just wanted your insight into it.
tvsportscaster
May 9th, 2009
11:47 am
DOB, the problem is with Kelly, though, is he shouldn’t be hitting in the leadoff spot. The numbers back that up, but apparently Bobby can’t read those numbers. Kelly is much effective lower in the order, which was proven the last two times he’s played, he’s hit 6th and gotten two hits. They are wasting Kelly’s talents by having him sit on the bench. So if they’re not going to play him on an everday basis, then they trade him and see what they can get for him. But there is no reason to sit him, regardless of how hot Infante is. If Bobby has a man crush on Infante, then let him play CF for a couple of days and give Schafer some time off.
Lew
May 9th, 2009
11:52 am
Anders-Should we perhaps get into an analysis of Pelfrey, Maine and Livan over the past little while? Are you sure you really want to?
In his past 18 starts dating back to last June, Maine has pitched 96.2 innings and given up 55 ER-a greater than 5 ERA.
In 17 starts since late last July, Pelfrey has pitched 106 innings and given up 53 Earned runs for around a 4.5 ERA.
Livan has posted ERA’s of 4.93 in 07, 6.05 in 08 and 5.53 so far this season.
Living up to potential? Where? How? I sure don’t see it. You talk about us having fifth spot problems (our number 5 starter has pitched all of 3 games so far).. How about your number 2, 3, 4 and 5 starters? Tim Redding? We recoil in fear.
Braves73
May 9th, 2009
11:52 am
All this flap about Kelly Johnson again…BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH. He is neither as bad or as good as everyone is discussing and more to the point Kelly Johnson does not make or break the Braves fortunes. He is good enough to hit first and bad enough to be benched…what does that tell us??? Anyway, who cares?
jason
May 9th, 2009
11:53 am
I am of opinion that I see both sides the KJ argument. I see Infante playing because he is hot. With KJ in the lead off I see why he is not playing. However, If KJ was plugged in the 6 hole, I can see where KJ will take off as he did late last summer. Somtimes KJ takes to many pitches leading off. He will let a pitch he can drive go for the sake of working the pitcher for Yunie and Chipper. I also think he tends to take that stuff to the field, therefore affecting his defense to a degree.
Mike
May 9th, 2009
11:54 am
DOB….
Whats your take on all the errors? Am I overreacting by saying I haven’t seen the Braves defense this bad in awhile? Has any of the players or managers said anything about it, other than we need to cut down on them, or overcome them (though I guess that’s about all they could say)? Where do we rank in the majors with our defensive efficiency?
Chuck James was Solid until the 6th!!!
May 9th, 2009
11:57 am
ChipChopper
It’s all about Rain-X…You’re right…DOB drop a suggestion since you have the access dude, the stuff is like it came directly from a wizard. No fogging up at all, I used to use it when I played paintball in all types of weather.
RHR
May 9th, 2009
11:58 am
Thanks for the reality check on KJ, DOB. Maybe people will open their eyes after you said it. A lot of people on here act like KJ is their son or something, I don’t get it.
Kelly has been pushed aside temporarily by a hotter hitter and a guy who’s been doing quite well in the leadoff spot. Is that wrong?
No its not wrong, its what most managers would do. If Bobby didn’t do it people would be on here bashing Bobby. Bobby has the teams best interest in mind first and then individual players. We don’t have anyone else on the team who has been better in the leadoff spot up until this point. Put your career stats away and just watch the damn games and you’ll see that. If the manager doesn’t use the best available players on any given day out of the 25 he has to work with then he is doing the team and the fans a disservice. Francona is using Nick Green over Lugo at SS most days for cripes sake! Hmmm is it because Greenie has better career numbers than Lugo? I’m not gonna bother to look but let me run out on this limb here and say probably not! He’s using him because he’s the hot hand right now. Logic is a beautiful thing.
Anders
May 9th, 2009
12:03 pm
Lew- Pelfrey is 4-0. How many other teams have one of those? Maine tried to pitch through an injury late last year and you know it. Livan is well, Livan.
Listen, I have never claimed that the Mets had a top notch staff. I’ve said all along that they have enough to win the division. They have basically the same staff that came within a game of the Phils last year. they clearly fixed the bullpen (remember the days when all you did was rub my face in the Mets bullpen? Hmm.. wonder where that strategy went?). If 2 through 5 pitch effectively I believe that will be enough.
Your Braves on the other hand need an ealry ’70’s Baltimore Orioles type rotation to make up for ther anemic offense and lachluster middle relief.
As for a 5th starter in sight I meant in the short run. I doubt very much the Braves will push Hanson much this year. You have heard of Schafer -right?
Chuck James was Solid until the 6th!!!
May 9th, 2009
12:06 pm
Anders
Braves have realistic options at #5 in Glavine, Hanson, Medlen and Morton. Whether they want to “rush along” Hanson and Medlen is to be seen. I believe Glavine will be back within the next month or so. Also we have Tim Hudson waiting to come back and make about 10 starts. There is atleast ALOT of things developing for us back there. The Mets have ZERO developing anywhere after Santana, maybe Pelfrey?
Jake W.
May 9th, 2009
12:08 pm
Yep DOB, based on career numbers, we have certainly got to go get Barry Bonds for left field. He’ll help tremendously out their.
And Anders, just to be honest, I understand the optimism you have with your Mets, but based on past performances i’m taking a kind of i’ll believe it when I see it approach with the Mets. It’s easy to win in May and they’ve done it before. It’s like me believing that Jojo Reyes was going to shutdown the Phillies last night and ignoring his history.
OldBravesBag
May 9th, 2009
12:10 pm
Uh…Lugo is just coming off the DL….and has played the last three games……
Chuck James was Solid until the 6th!!!
May 9th, 2009
12:10 pm
Anders
Unfortunately, the MLB season, is not a short run. Also games in September count massively (See 07-08 New York Metropolitans), when we should have Glavine or Hudson in the bullpen as a luxury down the stretch. And the Braves middle-relief WAS lackluckster, the stats have filp-flopped drastically there and will improve even greater when Campillo comes back healthy…
jason
May 9th, 2009
12:13 pm
Campillo, forgot about him. I could see him coming back to man the 5 spot. What to do with JoJo? I would put him the BP rather than send him down. I think O’Flaherty should go down. Give Reyes a little bit of confidence. I understan the rave on Hanson. It seems like every team in baseball has a power arm in the rotation except ATL.
Serge
May 9th, 2009
12:15 pm
g Nick Green over Lugo at SS most days for cripes sake! Hmmm is it because Greenie has better career numbers than Lugo? I’m not gonna bother to look but let me run out on this limb here and say probably not! He’s using him because he’s the hot hand right now. Logic is a beautiful thing.
Lugo has played after coming off the DL, and once Lowrie comes back, Lugo will be benched as well. Try again
Hommy Tanson
May 9th, 2009
12:15 pm
Why doesnt Bobby give me some loooooveee??
Anders
May 9th, 2009
12:18 pm
Chuck- The Mets have their guys in the MLB already. Plus Niese, who pitched last night. Keep in mind that Parnell who they’ve been using as a 7th inning guy is actually a starter. Last resort is they can take a contract off someone’s hands before the deadline. that’s why Minaya sat tight at the end of this off season – it’s going to be a buyers market this July.
Lew
May 9th, 2009
12:21 pm
Anders-Pelfrey may be 4-0, but with a 5.46 ERA. How long do you seriously see him with that kind of record giving up that many runs?
Livan has a winning record but has an ERA of 5.53. The same concerns attach.
Maine has a 5.20 ERA and has pitched through the injury already. How long is that excuse good for?
Ollie Perez, though they finally took him out of the rotation, has an ERA of 9.97. Dude!!!!! Almost ten freaking runs per game and he was your BIG FA signing for the rotation. And you’re spouting of about JoJO with his 5 something and Kawakami’s (experiencing adjustment problems) 6 something ERA? Need you refer to scriptural comments concerning motes and visual organs?
Anders
May 9th, 2009
12:22 pm
Well. game starts in a little while. Got some stuff to do. I’ll try and get back on here either later or tomorrow. Beat them Phils for me – will ya?
No Fun for Anyone
May 9th, 2009
12:28 pm
NO MORE SMOKING, ALCOHOL, RED MEAT FOR ANYONE!
Chuck James was Solid until the 6th!!!
May 9th, 2009
12:29 pm
jason
Your suggestion for Reyes for BP. Do you mean have him throw Batting Practice like he has been the past year or bullpen to solidify they have given up on him as a starter?
jason
May 9th, 2009
12:31 pm
Chuck you are funny. No, I actually see the talent there. I also seen him pitch to good games this yaer. H e could have had 2 wins if not for the defense, and ineffecient hitting. Sorry, but everyone can’t be coming out of the minors throwing no- hitters.
Shane
May 9th, 2009
12:42 pm
Sure thing Anders, Because as we all know the most important thing on a Braves blog is the Mets. Only the biggest bed wetting loser in the world would spend most of his time on another teams blog. Me thiks he isnt welcome on his own teams blog so he comes here instead.
jason
May 9th, 2009
12:42 pm
I have heard alot of people say that one inning kills JoJo. Except for last night. who can look up how much run support reyes has gorren this year. Not runs per game, but how runs were scored while he was in the game. I cede to you last year he sucked. He was a rookie and overmatched. This year he has pitched good. How many runs were scored for so far? Look at the awful defense. Some plays that cost runs are not always called errors. Reyes is a decent pitcher witha good arm. He’s is still young and has alot of room to grow.
njbraves
May 9th, 2009
12:43 pm
Anders…keep telling yourself you have enough pitching. Good luck with that. You and I both know that Maine, Perez, and Livan are not very good. I think Pelfrey has good stuff, but he needs to learn to get his pitch count down. I’m not sold on the Braves, but they clearly have better pitching than the Mets and Phils. That pitching will keep them in the mix all summer long.
jason
May 9th, 2009
12:46 pm
I said earlier JoJo tries to be to fine with his pitches. Trying to be perfect. It’s not ATL offense is going to score more than 2 runs. What happens when you try to hard is your Breaking ball flattens and your fast ball tails over the heart of the plate and not on the corneres or below the knees.
jason
May 9th, 2009
12:47 pm
Chuck James, where is Chuck James these days, by the way ?
TnBrian
May 9th, 2009
12:59 pm
jason, I saw Chuck at the Home Depot with Joe “Homer” Simpson a week ago. I think he’s a fork lift operator and works 2nd shift.
Anders, beat it! The Mutts won’t win jack sh!! with those arrogant attitudes. You left for now, but when you get back, be sure to answer this question for me… Don’t you think the Mets lose, collapse because the arrogance they get over the season when they go on little winning streaks? I think it catches up with them and they hang their heads when things don’t go perfectly their way. They’ll never win anything major with that bunch they have there.
Mitchie-san
May 9th, 2009
1:07 pm
Chuck James is probably at the hospital.
Braveheart
May 9th, 2009
1:09 pm
Yeah, Chuck James is in the hospital, suffering from the same neck condition as Clooney & Caruso, except that Chuck’s was caused by tilting it sideways to watch all those homers
P-Town Brave
May 9th, 2009
1:11 pm
I must ask…what is the true purpose of going on another teams blog to talk? I have never done it nor do I see any reason to, except maybe to get directions to any fine establishments while in town…
Yet day after day after day we continue to be subjected to Phillies, Mets, Cubs, and so on’s fans…
I’m just waiting for the Nats to get good so their 18 fans can come on here and talk about their Mayor smoking crack in D.C.
Let it go people, and go back to your own board, if you even have one!
Anders-
I’ll make an exception for you simply because you’ve been around here long enough that I don’t see you as a simple passer-by. Good luck to your Mets…I don’t think I would raise my hopes too far just yet though.
bravos2249
May 9th, 2009
1:13 pm
The only thing anyone can put on Glenn Hubbard is base running. Cause isn’t your 1st base coach in charge on base running skills. Like stealing, and leads, getting a good jump. BUT ultimately if Bobby doesn’t give the fast guys a green light they probably don’t want to steal. Because if they get caught it’s something they decided to do on their own and not the teams choice.
Frank from KS
May 9th, 2009
1:16 pm
TnBrian
Good post at 12:59 p.m.
I agree that I think after a little winning streak, the Mets think their all that AND a bag of chips…..then they lose 3, 4, or so and they whine…and come back down to earth.
Kinda like the Celtics after winning the NBA championship LAST season. As much as I liked watching them win it all last season, it seems to me that they think their all that now after winning 1 champtionship in the last 100 years (not literally 100 years since their last championship….just figuretively speaking). I’ll be glad to see the Magic takem them out of the playoffs.
jason
May 9th, 2009
1:17 pm
Considering that ATLs offense has no OOMPH, couldn’t they just the fences in at Turner Field so some of those warning track shots could become doubles? Just a thought. LOL!!!
Braveheart
May 9th, 2009
1:19 pm
Third base coach gives the baserunning signals
richbrave
May 9th, 2009
1:19 pm
Hey ANDERS, go p*** up a rope. 15 winhs, we’re talking this year not history.
bravefaninok
May 9th, 2009
1:25 pm
jason
May 9th, 2009
12:13 pm
Campillo, forgot about him. I could see him coming back to man the 5 spot. What to do with JoJo? I would put him the BP rather than send him down. I think O’Flaherty should go down. Give Reyes a little bit of confidence. I understan the rave on Hanson. It seems like every team in baseball has a power arm in the rotation except ATL.
Send EOF Down….what is wrong with you?…
0 0 2.45 13 0 0 0 0 1 11.0 8 3 3 0 2 1 5 .211 0.82 1.36
EOF has been lights out.
bravos2249
May 9th, 2009
1:25 pm
Braveheart
Giving the signals has nothing to do with teaching them how to get their leads and take off and how to read a pitcher.
bravefaninok
May 9th, 2009
1:26 pm
W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV SVO IP H R ER HR HB BB SO AVG WHIP GO/AO sequence ▲
SEASON 0 0 2.45 13 0 0 0 0 1 11.0 8 3 3 0 2 1 5 .211 0.82 1.36
RHR
May 9th, 2009
1:31 pm
I figured Zinkhan had offed himself somewhere, especially since his passport was found. UGA people, what was the story on that? Was the wife having an affair with that guy or ???
MFin04 (The Hopeless Romantic)
May 9th, 2009
1:33 pm
Any word of the lineup?
jason
May 9th, 2009
1:33 pm
bravefaninok, must have been thinking about Bennent, oh, never mind Bennent is a righty.
Tn Brian, could a Falcon tryout be in the future for James? LOL!!!
TBraveFan
May 9th, 2009
1:37 pm
I take exception to anyone who thinks Glenn Hubbard isn’t one of the best coaches/instructors the Braves have ever had….period
Chop Chop
May 9th, 2009
1:42 pm
I like when Lew and Anders argue. Both of our teams aren’t very good, so it’s kind of like two one-legged men squaring off in an ***-kicking contest.
P-Town Brave
May 9th, 2009
1:43 pm
Tom O’Hawke, CA-
I sent you both an email about the game feed for today.
Chuck James was Solid until the 6th!!!
May 9th, 2009
1:44 pm
Chuck James was solid until the 6th!!! That’s all I know about Chuck James.
No Fun for Anyone
May 9th, 2009
1:48 pm
I’d take Chuck James WAY before Jo-Jo Reyes.
P-Town Brave
May 9th, 2009
1:49 pm
TBraveFan-
My only problem was that his chief goal was to teach Kelly how to be a good defensive 2b…and he failed miserably there…
Other than that, I have no real problem w/ him there other than your 1b coach is usually a guy who is your baserunning coach and a guy that stole some bases in the majors…
Hubbard stole 35 bases in 12 years while being caught 35 times…that doesn’t exactly exude an ability to read pitchers.
In all reality though, the problems w/ the “other” coaches lie in Cadahia who does a terrible job in positioning the defense and brings little to the table, other than his gut and an extra lunch; Terry Pendleton, who as far as I can tell collects his paycheck and has done far less than Larry Jones Sr., Howie McCann, and Rudy Jaramillo, as far as helping out this team in that dept., and Brian Snitker, who is a nice guy, but is even a worse 3b coach than Bobby Dews, which is hard to accomplish in not knowing angles, situations, and who is running v who is throwing the ball, and who is coming up next.
cabravesfan
May 9th, 2009
1:51 pm
P-Town
Thanks! I was beginning to worry I had the crappiest luck ever becasue there was a link to every game but the Braves game on the other link you sent me
TnBrian
May 9th, 2009
1:52 pm
We need a heavy dose of The Mac Attack today! I think the nerd…I mean, four eyes…no, the bearded icon Jr. will hit a hr today and scoot that butt to third for a stand up triple on a nice 4-5 day.
jason
May 9th, 2009
1:54 pm
P-Town Brave, The only thing I can say on Hubbard is well the obiviously KJ is not a 2B. Now, i have done started the KJ arguement again.
vabravesfan
May 9th, 2009
1:57 pm
kotchman and anderson both hitting over .300 vs Blanton just an fyi
David O'Brien
May 9th, 2009
2:05 pm
KJ’s leading off today.
1. KJ
2. Escobar
3. Chipper
4. Anderson
5. McCann
6. Kotchman
7. Francoeur
8. Schafer
9. Vazquez
bravos2249
May 9th, 2009
2:08 pm
Kelly is leading off and Frenchy is hitting 7th…but it’s the same all around…I think he hit 7th last night. Honestly I think he and Schafer should be spilt up but that’s just me.
bravefaninok
May 9th, 2009
2:09 pm
TnBrian
May 9th, 2009
1:52 pm
We need a heavy dose of The Mac Attack today! I think the nerd…I mean, four eyes…no, the bearded icon Jr. will hit a hr today and scoot that butt to third for a stand up triple on a nice 4-5 day.
Lol..i like the bearded icon jr……..GO BRAVOS
bravos2249
May 9th, 2009
2:09 pm
SIX LEFTIES well really 5 and 1 SH?
AND Like how many hit Righties well?
David O'Brien
May 9th, 2009
2:10 pm
I actually thought I had posted that lineup two hours ago before heading to clubhouse. But when I just got back upstairs, I realized that I wasn’t logged into our WordPress system and it was just sitting there, unposted. Sorry about that, folks.
Oh, and Braves have no plans to give up on Reyes or drop him from rotation, Bobby Cox said again this morning. He said liked the way he threw for the most part last night, how he “dominated” some guys like Utley for most of the night. Which is why it so frustrates him that Jo-Jo still makes some bad pitches or can’t limit the damage after an error sometimes, how he’ll walk the next guy, etc.
But they still like his stuff and believe he can be a good major league pitcher. So for now, at least, expect him to stay in rotation.
Jim
May 9th, 2009
2:11 pm
The next 2 games in Philly should allow both KJ and Omar to be in the lineup. The park is small, CF is not vast, and Schafer needs a breather. Play Omar in CF and KJ at 2B the next two days and worry about who should start when we get to Citi Field.
David O'Brien
May 9th, 2009
2:12 pm
Cox on Jo-Jo: “He looks so much better than he used to. He’s so close to being good. You certainly don’t want to give up on him. We’re going to stick with him and see if he can get through this.”
bravos2249
May 9th, 2009
2:12 pm
Almost everyone’s homers are off Left handers but they hit righties better…man they are some mesed up hitters…lol
jason
May 9th, 2009
2:13 pm
here we second verse, san=me as th first. What the heck in BC thinking. I want to know so maybe I can understand. Try this one: SS Infante, CF Schaefer, 3B Jones, RF Francouer, C McCann, LF GA, 1B Kotchman, 2B KJ. I already see a loss coming, and o for 5 for KJ.
bravos2249
May 9th, 2009
2:14 pm
To me Jojo looks like a leftie specialist not a starter.
David O'Brien
May 9th, 2009
2:14 pm
Serge, if you see no problem with playing Infante in LF, you must not have seen a couple of his adventures out there last year. It was not pretty.
The Braves have two LFs on this roster, Diaz and Anderson. So I don’t think they’re going to play one of their two utility players (and backup CF), Infante, in LF.
Frank
May 9th, 2009
2:1