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KC
May 30th, 2009
3:27 pm
Chipper’s out… so naturally, it’s a GREAT day to rest McCann and KJ!! Not like we need offense or anything.
Braveheart
May 30th, 2009
3:28 pm
Watching the Mets game, cool hearing Keith Hernandez talking about the plight of the late 80s Braves.
Salamander
May 30th, 2009
3:29 pm
I think it works well as a collective conscience of the fans. Braveheart
Quite the astute observation, and this time its in a short paragraph so my ADD didn’t have time to kick in.
pryguy
May 30th, 2009
3:30 pm
DIEHARD
Your 1:56 hits the nail on the head brotha. I couldn’t agree more, yet I still check the blog on a daily basis to see DOB’s insights and information. It is only to be smeared with negative comments.
Diehard Braves Fan w/o Apology
May 30th, 2009
3:31 pm
CB ok, friend. Friends don’t let friends be fakers.
JD sweetie not everyone here has a penis ok. You get it now? Don’t assume.
Braveheart
May 30th, 2009
3:32 pm
Salamander, LOL.
Shamus Thacker
May 30th, 2009
3:32 pm
Thank you Braveheart. You’re one of my fave posters btw. Not because you agreed, but because you’re one of our true intellectuals….
CB
May 30th, 2009
3:38 pm
Diehard we got you ,dudette.
Braveheart
May 30th, 2009
3:39 pm
If Lance Berkman could play 122 games in center in 2002 on a team that won 84 games, why not try Diaz in center for a game?
McFann :Ô:
May 30th, 2009
3:41 pm
JD I can understand McCann (he’s gone like 6 days straight)
No…he had most of the night off on Wednesday.
Why couldn’t Bobby wait till tomorrow to sit him? I don’t know how much of the game I’ll get to see tomorrow!
AndyC I have been thinking about this and I think that this may be his strategy now since he has had a couple of serious injuries on plays at the plate, last year and then again in 2006.
Could be. Doesn’t hurt my feeling a whole lot–plays at the plate give me a weird feeling in my stomach. I love it when he gets the out, but man oh man…they scare me.
I’m sure you can describe these injuries much better than I can.
I don’t remember the actual plays to well–there’s no replay of Byrnes running over him like, anywhere. I’ve tried Googling it just so I could see how Mac was blocking the plate or whatever, but I could find no replays.
But yeah, the injury turned out to be a little more serious than they originally thought–sprained ankle, missed 3 weeks…and it was still giving him a little trouble last year.
The play with Victorino…I haven’t seen that one since it happened. Part of me wants to watch it again to see if McCann was out in front of the plate, but I don’t know if I could watch it…that was really scary. I think BMac was sort of out in front, ’cause he like, turned back to the plate to make the tag and that’s when they hit…but I could be wrong, and like I said, I’m not in any sort of a hurry to see that again.
…If this is the case, then I can respect that and except a few runs getting by.
Yeah…me, too. It is tough when they do get by, though.
Rob (from SC)
May 30th, 2009
3:43 pm
we really need to DFA Norton and bring up a Center Fielder.
McFann :Ô:
May 30th, 2009
3:44 pm
Reds place Joey Votto on DL
Steve from OH
May 30th, 2009
3:44 pm
Braveheart, I don’t have any real problems with. Just having a bit of fun…I think it’s good to give Schafer a day off, too.
Roman Gal
May 30th, 2009
3:45 pm
I’ve got work to do anyway, so maybe the radio thing is a “blessing” (yeah, right) in disguise.
My philosophy is that nothing good ever comes from not watchng Braves games.
Woah
May 30th, 2009
3:45 pm
Diaz is center with a flyball pitcher. Kelly Johnson leading off. Martin frickin’ Prado batting cleanup. No McCann.
The ol’ donk keeps everyone guessing and wondering.
Braveheart
May 30th, 2009
3:46 pm
Wow, didn’t realize Dan Myer was still alive until I just saw him pitching for the Marlins. Looks like he’s putting up some nasty numbers in relief this year.
Toast Today
May 30th, 2009
3:46 pm
The Braves have scored 10 or more runs on five other occasions this season, but they’ve followed that up with a loss four times. Atlanta has scored a combined six runs in those losses while hitting around .200.
Shamus Thacker
May 30th, 2009
3:47 pm
No more comments on fandom for me, I’ve earned my stripes.
No offense Diehard, just different ideologies on blog/fan etiquette…
Cameron
May 30th, 2009
3:47 pm
Can someone fire bobby cox? I think his brain is done. I no longer blame it on the braves. They have no idea what thier role on the team is because bobby cox cant manage. I love bobby cox and what hes done for the braves but I think its time for a change. This is getting freakin frustrating.
JD
May 30th, 2009
3:48 pm
The ol’ donk keeps everyone guessing and wondering.
He likes to keep us on our toes.
Braveheart
May 30th, 2009
3:48 pm
Braveheart, I don’t have any real problems with. Just having a bit of fun…I think it’s good to give Schafer a day off, too. (STEVE FROM OH)
Oh, I know you don’t. Wasn’t really directed at you. Honestly, I think I’ve got more of a problem with Diaz in center than you do. I think I’m just thinking out loud here trying to convince myself this is a good idea
McFann :Ô:
May 30th, 2009
3:48 pm
Roman Gal My philosophy is that nothing good ever comes from not watchng Braves games.
Good one! But if I have to miss the game tomorrow, I sure wish that was the one Ross was catching…
Mr J
May 30th, 2009
3:49 pm
Wouldn’t we have been better off with Francoeur in CF and Diaz in RF?
Is Bobby trying to send Wren a message- “Get me an outfielder or else”?
Steve from OH
May 30th, 2009
3:49 pm
Well, if anything we’ll all have a hearty laugh, Braveheart.
Braveheart
May 30th, 2009
3:49 pm
Thanks, Shamus. And, yeah, you’ve definitely earned your stripes, my mick friend.
JD
May 30th, 2009
3:50 pm
McFann – yeah, but he didn’t really get a chance to rest his legs if he still went out there.
And he’s not in the lineup today because everybody knows that lefties can never hit lefties.
pryguy
May 30th, 2009
3:50 pm
of course the Cubs would be on FOX over the Braves. I hate Pennsylvania!!!
Salamander
May 30th, 2009
3:50 pm
I’ve got work to do anyway, so maybe the radio thing is a “blessing” (yeah, right) in disguise.
Wouldn’t you prefer to listen to Boog talk about bullsh-t that people post on crapbook during the game? I love how much that guy talks about crapbook. Man, what an announcer.
Joey Vertigo
May 30th, 2009
3:51 pm
Hello Braves fans,
Any of you got Nick Esasky’s cell number?
MFin04
May 30th, 2009
3:51 pm
Anyone have an online radio link?
Roman Gal
May 30th, 2009
3:51 pm
McFann
Haha. I feel ya. If I’m gonna miss a game, it might as well be one without our “A” lineup.
Steve from OH
May 30th, 2009
3:52 pm
Salamander, I’m sure his soulless corporate puppet-masters are forcing him to do it, but yeah, it’s annoying. Still like to actually see the players do stuff, though…
MFin04
May 30th, 2009
3:53 pm
MR J – dont you think Bobby could just sent Frank an email or a text message? Maybe Bobby is just being old school? Lol!
Diehard Braves Fan w/ Apology
May 30th, 2009
3:54 pm
I’m a diehard Braves fan. I apologize.
Woah
May 30th, 2009
3:54 pm
Why is Schafer sitting? To me Francoeur deserves it more.
Why is Francoeur allowed to endlessly suck?
Steve from OH
May 30th, 2009
3:55 pm
I mean, what other reason could you possibly think of for Joe Simpson getting a facebook account?
Sir Stealth
May 30th, 2009
3:56 pm
I am a fan of Diehard Braves Fan w/o Apology. A lot of people who dominate the posting on this blog should know that there are a lot of Braves fans out there who loathe the way that the public discourse (e.g. this blog) in the Braves world is dominated by overnegativity. There is plenty to criticize, but the overall tone is usually pretty terrible. Everyone can feel as entitled to vent as they want, and It’s easy to just skim through to look for DOB’s updates, but it is still disappointing that the public face of Atlanta sports is consistently represented this way.
Braveheart
May 30th, 2009
3:57 pm
Yeah, I think Boog is totally being forced to talk about the facebook crap all the time. Just like all the radio talk show hosts who keep pretending they’re cool because they’re pretending to twitter because they’re bosses are making them pretend to twitter.
Shamus Thacker
May 30th, 2009
3:57 pm
Do we still have an “A” lineup?
Frank from KS
May 30th, 2009
3:58 pm
pryguy re: your 3:50 p.m.
Hey, I’d much rather have the Cubs over the Twins and Rays which is the game their showing on Fox here.
Lol.
So don’t feel so bad….(Lol).
Braveheart
May 30th, 2009
3:58 pm
It would be better if Joe and Boog did what the rest of us do on Facebook: make snide remarks about how ugly people’s kids are.
Shane
May 30th, 2009
4:01 pm
http://www.talkingchop.com/2009/5/23/884805/failcoeur-t-shirt-on-sale-contest
Rodney Derrick
May 30th, 2009
4:01 pm
KC– Several pages earlier you were talking about the ill-fated Tex trade and you mentioned “E Andrews”. I know many miss seeing Erin Andrews on Braves telecasts, but you can see her a lot on ESPN and ABC. I suppose you could see she was traded by Time Warner, but I do not think they got anything back for her. Perhaps when referencing the trade, you meant Elvis Andrus.
MFin04
May 30th, 2009
4:02 pm
Ok I found a bunch of radio links if anyone needs them, let me know.
CB
May 30th, 2009
4:02 pm
Sir are you really a sir?
Diehard Braves Fan w/o Apology
May 30th, 2009
4:02 pm
Diehard we got you ,dudette. CB good for you..didn’t leave you speechless..you are a person for the ages! You can call me dude anytime, my current seeker does so I’m use to it.
JD
May 30th, 2009
4:03 pm
A lot of people who dominate the posting on this blog should know that there are a lot of Braves fans out there who loathe the way that the public discourse (e.g. this blog) in the Braves world is dominated by overnegativity.
How long’s it been since we’ve had a decent team and didn’t keep embarrassing ourselves on the field? Oh right….4 years. But Vazquez sure can lay down a mean bunt!
Frank from KS
May 30th, 2009
4:03 pm
Let me rephrase that…
If I can’t see the Braves/DBacks….I’d much rather see the Cubs/Dodgers.
So…pryguy…don’t feel so bad…(Lol).
Vinings Jim
May 30th, 2009
4:04 pm
Who was that bespectacled man?
McFann :Ô:
May 30th, 2009
4:05 pm
JD–
Yeah, well…he could sit tomorrow…but I know.
Hey, I think he’s hit lefties much better since coming off the DL. I gotta get the exact splits, but I think it’s been more like old times.
And if he cann finally get a hit off Rauch, he cann hit off anybody…
Roman Gal–
Yeah, totally.
pryguy
May 30th, 2009
4:05 pm
did anyone just see that mccann interview on fox? good stuff haha
Chop Chop
May 30th, 2009
4:06 pm
Sir Stealth,
I have a question:
What should the public face of Atlanta sports look like?
Mike
May 30th, 2009
4:07 pm
I’ll take one of those links there – MFin04
JD
May 30th, 2009
4:08 pm
Oh, McFann….I was completely kidding about the lefty/righty splits (since Bobby so often seems insistant upon matchups). I know McCann can hit regardless.
Frank from KS
May 30th, 2009
4:08 pm
Oh and TBS is showing Yanks/Indians tomorrow on
Oh joy.
“Yank, yank”
McFann :Ô:
May 30th, 2009
4:08 pm
Yeah–Before he went on the DL, he was 2-20 (.100) against lefties. Since coming back? 7-18 (.389) with a double…
JD
May 30th, 2009
4:09 pm
I’m off to watch the game. You guys have fun. But don’t complain too much unless you want the fan police on your tail.
McFann :Ô:
May 30th, 2009
4:09 pm
JD–
Oh, no prob. I was just sayin’…huhu…I just posted the split, anyway.
Shamus Thacker
May 30th, 2009
4:10 pm
Sir Stealth, the way to fight over-negativity is with over-positivity.
Shamus Thacker
May 30th, 2009
4:10 pm
LOL@JD
JD
May 30th, 2009
4:11 pm
Oh wait, the game’s on Fox. As Skip would say, it probably won’t start for another hour or two.
nolie
May 30th, 2009
4:12 pm
(and of course pretty much anything sci-fi) (CBF)
Ever watch Equilibrium with Christian Bale? Sci-fi(not spaceships) action movie. Pretty good IMO.
cabravesfan
May 30th, 2009
4:12 pm
McFann-
not sure if you caught this- full interview with your mann from FOX
http://msn.foxsports.com/video/MLB
He’s pretty adorable here
KC
May 30th, 2009
4:12 pm
Rodney Derrick, yes, I DO miss Erin Andrews!! With respect to Jerome Jerrenovich and Fred Hickman… they’re just not the same.
Mike
May 30th, 2009
4:12 pm
I hate how FOX does there Sat games. I can’t see the Braves ’cause they’re showing the Chicago v LA game and the game is blacked out on mlb.com.
David O'Brien
May 30th, 2009
4:13 pm
NEW BLOG
Braveheart
May 30th, 2009
4:14 pm
What should the public face of Atlanta sports look like? (CHOP CHOP)
Oh, that’s easy. An empty seat is the public face of Atlanta sports.
Braves Paisan
May 30th, 2009
4:14 pm
Afternoon, folks. Tough week. Another Braves win over the Snakes might just turn us around — again, LOL!
Josh B
May 30th, 2009
4:14 pm
Does anybody have what radio the braves are on?
MFin04
May 30th, 2009
4:15 pm
Here is the radio link I’m using, should work for everyone…
http://www.broadcastradiostream.com/WFIS.asx
If not….go here:
http://freebaseballradio.com/Atlanta.html
Diehard Braves Fan w/o Apology
May 30th, 2009
4:15 pm
Yeah, I think Boog is totally being forced to talk about the facebook crap all the time.
It’s more fun to hang out there during games than here. There are real Braves fans that go to talk about the team, including the problems, than to complain. Why is it “crap”, because you’re an old fart and don’t get it? Maybe because there’s not enough negativity? That’s where I hang out, the crowd is diverse in all ways, and people are really into the Braves and games. There are a few who playa-hate but they don’t dominate like they do here. I invite real fans to check it out you can carry on a conversation directly with someone and/or make general comments to the blog. Check it out, you real Braves fan will feel much better about yourselves.
Shamus Thacker
May 30th, 2009
4:19 pm
All the REAL Braves fans (in-hiding by most accounts) should come on out and gush.
We’re not gonna bite ya, gush away!!
BravesFanChris24
May 30th, 2009
4:48 pm
Keep the offense going please ~_~
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May 30th, 2009
7:22 pm
Oh No, We Suck Again!
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