Can (potential) All-Star Jurrjens stop skid?
Scottsdale, Ariz. — I was sitting here digesting my huevos con masa (late breakfast; a great dish served with chorizo quesa served atop jalapeno cornbread) and wondering how to start today’s blog. And right at that moment, the Ohio Players’ “Love Rollercoaster” came up on my Ipod shuffle.
Appropriate for the Braves’ season, don’t you think? (Well, at least the rollercoaster part; not much love around here for the Bravos lately.) Certainly it was more appropriate than, say, the previous song that played, Yo La Tengo’s “Watch Out for Me Ronnie.”
But wait, now the Ohio Players’ tune is overand Uncle Tupelo’s “Outdone” is on, with the first line, Everything’s fine for now, no one’s really laughing.
Everything’s just all right, or is it now….
Hey, I’m not making this up, folks. No writer’s embellishment required.
We need to crank out this blog and get to the ballpark, and I’m telling, it’s not too easy in this surroundings. I probably need to shut the blinds, because I have a view of the pool outside my window, and it’s close to 100 degrees here in Scottsdale, and, well, you can imagine….
Anyway, duty calls.
The Braves need a win in the worst way, folks. Season-long four-game road skid, and a loss tonight would match their longest losing streak of the season regardless of venue.
Fortunately for them, they have Jair Jurrjens pitching tonight. Unfortunately for J.J., the Braves, who haven’t scored runs for him in most of his brilliant starts this season, are REALLY struggling to score runs now.
How bad is it? The Braves have hit .177 and scored a total of seven runs and no homers while dropping the first four games of this seven-game trip. They are 5-for-30 (.167) with runners in scoring position on this trip.
This after they had hit .281 with 13 homers — not a lot, but at least some power — during a 12-5 run before this skid. They averaged more than five runs per game in that 17-game stretch, and posted a 3.93 ERA.
The offense has dried up and the ERA is 5.63 during the four-game losing jag.
Don’t’ know whether the bats will awaken tonight against Arizona’s imminently hittable Jon Garland, he of the 4.70 ERA and .290 opponents’ average and .353 opponents’ OBP.
But it’s a good bet that Jurrjens will pitch well. The kid is just 4-2 despite a 2.07 ERA, and Jurrjens has allowed more than two runs only once in 10 starts this season (when your worst start is five hits and three earned runs allowed in 5-1/3 innings, you’re doing serious work; that was Jurrjens’ worst, and it was his second start of the season).
A little support for J.J.?
”Wins are so non-indicative of how people pitch sometimes,” said Braves pitcher Derek Lowe (6-3), one of 30 major league pitchers, including 17 National Leaguers, who had more wins than Jurrjens before today. Yes, 30.
I’d say that no more than perhaps a handful of them have pitched as well or better than Jurrjens, who has the fourth-best ERA (2.07) among major league starters, and the second-best road ERA (1.30).
”I can’t say enough about him,” manager Bobby Cox said Jurrjens, who hasn’t allowed more than two runs in eight consecutive starts.
He has a 1.98 ERA in that time, but only a 2-2 record to show for it.
”He’s pitched way better than me,” Lowe said of Jurrjens, whose ERA is nearly 50 percent lower than Lowe’s 3.49, but whose run support is barely half that of Lowe and fellow Braves starter Javier Vazquez.
Vazquez (4-4, 3.80 ERA) leads the NL with 7.3 support runs per nine innings pitched, and Lowe is sixth at 6.3 runs.
Jurrjens has received 3.8 support runs per nine innings, which includes four games in which the Braves scored four or more runs while he was in the game. He won all four of those.
They’ve scored one or no runs while he was in four games, including three quality starts in which he got one no-decision and two losses.
”He never says a word” of complaint about the lack of run support, manager Bobby Cox said. “Yeah, everybody wants to win 20 and hit .300. He wants to win badly. But he’s a team guy all the way.”
Jurrjens’ .228 opponents’ average includes .122 with runners in scoring position, fifth-lowest in the majors. Zack Greinke (.135) ranks sixth.
Jurrjens’ .333 slugging percentage is sixth-best in the NL, just ahead of Adam Wainright (.339) and Dan Haren (.341).
When I mentioned the possibility that Jurrjens might not make the All-Star team unless he gets some more wins in his next few starts, Cox looked like he’d just heard awful news.
”Oh, he’s got to be on it,” Cox said. “If you look at the hits, innings, strikeouts-to-walks, ERA … damn, he’s got to be on it.”
Lowe said, “Just because you don’t have a lot of wins, doesn’t mean you’re not an All-Star or that you’re not having a great year. If he was 8-1 [with his other current stats being the same] we’d be talking about whether he should he be starting the All-Star Game over [Johan] Santana.
”You look around the league, there are guys with five or six wins whose ERAs are close to 6.00. So much has to go right the day you pitch, and even then, it doesn’t guarantee you’ll win.”
So, should Jurrjens be an All-Star?
”To me, it’s a no-brainer,” Lowe said. “Hopefully when it comes down to it, people will look past the [wins] and look at what he’s done. And they will, if in another month he’s still pitching like he has. You can’t ignore it.”
♦ Etc: Braves catchers, even though Brian McCann had a stint on the 15-day DL, still lead NL catchers in on-base percentage (.393) and slugging percentage (.506), and rank second in average (.296), home runs (eight) and RBI (29)….
• Braves outfielders, on the other hand, are last in the majors in homers (seven) and slugging (.339), after finishing last in the majors in both those categories in 2008. Only Padres and Diamondbacks have a lower average and OBP than Braves outfielders, who are hitting .243 with a .309 OBP…..
• Three of the Braves’ four outfield regulars have on-base plus slugging percentages of .617 or lower: Jordan Schafer (.612), Jeff Francoeur (.615) and Garret Andereson (.617). Among the Braves with considerably higher OBPs are streaky 2B Kelly Johnson (.754) and utility man Martin Prado (.759).
Compared with the other outfielders’ current stats, left fielder Matt Diaz is hitting a solid .288 with a relatively Ruth-ian .839 OPS….
Remember outfield power?
• After his impressive first five games of the season, Schafer has hit .175 (24-for-137) with six extra-base hits (all doubles), five RBI and a .292 OBP and .291 slugging percentage in his past 42 games, with 23 walks and 55 strikeouts….
• Francoeur hit his last homer on May 1 vs. Houston. Since then, he’s hit .211 (20-for-95) with three doubles and five RBI in 25 games, with one walk, 19 strikeouts and a .228 OBP and .242 slugging percentage.
♦ First-pitch Frenchy: No major leaguer has swung at a higher percentage of first pitches than Francoeur (47.4 percent), who’s consistently ranked among the league leaders since arriving in the majors. He’s swung at 92 of 194 first pitches this season.
And that seems even less surprising when you consider this Astonishing Stat of the Day: Francoeur has hit .421 (16-for-38) when he’s put the first pitch in play, compared to .053 (1-for-19) when he’s put 0-1 pitches into play and .083 (1-for-12) when he’s put 1-0 pitches in play.
After getting behind in the count 0-1, Francoeur has hit .189 (17-for-90) in all at-bats, regardless of what happened after that first pitch. And after taking a first-pitch ball, he’s hit .222 (12-for-54) in all at-bats.
♣ OK, got to drive downtown to the ballpark. Braves just announced, by the way, that the makeup game with the D’Backs from the earlier rainout at Turner Field will be made up, as expected, on Aug. 17 at 4:05 p.m. That was a mutual off-day for both teams. Now let’s close this with something deep and rich. As Chipper said of his first four-strikeout game Wednesday, “savor the flavor.” Savor the flavor of this gem:
“THIN BLUE FLAME” by Josh Ritter
I became a thin blue flame
Polished on a mountain range
And over hills and fields I flew
Wrapped up in a royal blue
I flew over Royal City last night
A bullfighter on the horns of a new moon’s light Caesar’s ghost
I saw the war-time tides
The prince of Denmark’s father still and quiet
And the whole world was looking to get drowned
Trees were a fist shaking themselves at the clouds
I looked over curtains and it was then that I knew
Only a full house gonna make it through
I became a thin blue wire
That held the world above the fire
And so it was I saw behind
Heaven’s just a thin blue line
If God’s up there he’s in a cold dark room
The heavenly host are just the cold dark moons
He bent down and made the world in seven days
And ever since he’s been a’walking away
Mixing with nitrogen in lonely holes
Where neither seraphim or raindrops go
I see an old man wandering the halls alone
Only a full house gonna make a home
I became a thin blue stream
The smoke between asleep and dreams
And in that clear blue undertow
I saw Royal City far below
Borders soft with refugees
Streets a’swimming with amputees
It’s a Bible or a bullet they put over your heart
It’s getting harder and harder to tell them apart
Days are nights and the nights are long
Beating hearts blossom into walking bombs
And those still looking in the clear blue sky for a sign
Get missiles from so high they might as well be divine
Now the wolves are howling at our door
Singing bout vengeance like it’s the joy of the Lord
Bringing justice to the enemies not the other way round
They’re guilty when killed and they’re killed where they’re found
If what’s loosed on earth will be loosed up on high
It’s a Hell of a Heaven we must go to when we die
Where even Laurel begs Hardy for vengeance please
The fat man is crying on his hands and his knees
Back in the peacetime he caught roses on the stage
Now he twists indecision takes bourbon for rage
Lead pellets peppering aluminum
Halcyon, laudanum and Opium
Sings kiss thee hardy this poisoned cup
His winding sheet is busy winding up
In darkness he looks for the light that has died
But you need faith for the same reasons that it’s so hard to find
And this whole thing is headed for a terrible wreck
And like good tragedy that’s what we expect
At night I make plans for a city laid down
Like the hips of a girl on the spring covered ground
Spirals and capitals like the twist of a script
Streets named for heroes that could almost exist
The fruit trees of Eden and the gardens that seem
To float like the smoke from a lithium dream
Cedar trees growing in the cool of the squares
The young women walking in the portals of prayer
And the future glass buildings and the past an address
And the weddings in pollen and the wine bottomless
And all wrongs forgotten and all vengeance made right
The suffering verbs put to sleep in the night
The future descending like a bright chandelier
And the world just beginning and the guests in good cheer
In Royal City I fell into a trance
Oh it’s hell to believe there ain’t a hell of a chance
I woke beneath a clear blue sky
The sun a shout the breeze a sigh
My old hometown and the streets I knew
Were wrapped up in a royal blue
I heard my friends laughing out across the fields
The girls in the gloaming and the birds on the wheel
The raw smell of horses and the warm smell of hay
Cicadas electric in the heat of the day
A run of Three Sisters and the flush of the land
And the lake was a diamond in the valley’s hand
The straight of the highway and the scattered out hearts
They were coming together they pulling apart
And angels everywhere were in my midst
In the ones that I loved in the ones that I kissed
I wondered what it was I’d been looking for up above
Heaven is so big there ain’t no need to look up
So I stopped looking for royal cities in the air
Only a full house gonna have a prayer
1,275 comments Add your comment
Steve from OH
May 29th, 2009
5:32 pm
Keith Law’s latest blog update has Atlanta taking Alex White at no. 7, with Tyler Matzek going eigth…don’t like that at all.
Anders
May 29th, 2009
5:32 pm
If it was up to me I send Jurrgens to the All Star game and Santana home to rest. Hope Charlie Manuel abides.
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
May 29th, 2009
5:33 pm
Not first. Please God no, not first.
And thanks for the blog, DOB.
TnBrian
May 29th, 2009
5:34 pm
Don’t you hate it when YOU think you’ve made good points in one of your post, click sumbit, and see DOB say “NEW BLOG”? Ya’ll oughta go back and read it. It was a darn good post and DOB should even go back and read it if he gets a chance. Or not…
Anders
May 29th, 2009
5:35 pm
Jurrgens will go. After all every team has to have a least one guy – right?
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
5:36 pm
Thanks for the new Blog, Chief! There are some pretty ugly numbers in there…dang, knew this road trip has been bad, but didn’t realize it was that bad.
Monty–
Hadn’t we already established that fact? I mean, seeing as how McCann is the best of them…
Necromancer
May 29th, 2009
5:37 pm
7th?
TnBrian
May 29th, 2009
5:37 pm
Oh yeah, THANKS CHIEF for the new blog! I guess that’s the hip thing to do here.
Necromancer
May 29th, 2009
5:38 pm
Okay, time to perform an exorcism on those bats!
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
5:38 pm
Anders-
Dude, I know you aren’t a Braves fan but DOB wrote it about a dozen times…There are 2 “J’s” in Jurrjens
And you have heard of this guy, McCann? yeah, he’s pretty good too
TnBrian
May 29th, 2009
5:38 pm
Anders, if you’re going to mispell the kids name, get out of here…go on, GET!
Coach (Moon Pie, anyone?)
May 29th, 2009
5:39 pm
Enter your comments here
Necromancer
May 29th, 2009
5:39 pm
uh oh..Chief is copyright infringement.
McFann has the copyright on that.. ;P
Ambrosine
May 29th, 2009
5:39 pm
Dis gots’ta gots’ta be da damn wo’st offensive outfield uh de liveball era. Good God almighty.
Why be Jeff Francoeur still hangin’ around? Does he know sump’n about Wren: embarrassin’ pictures o’ audio o’ video o’ sump’n? What duz it take?
TnBrian
May 29th, 2009
5:40 pm
While I misspell “mispell”.
Anders
May 29th, 2009
5:42 pm
Cabravesfan- I try on the spelling of his name. Sorry about that but it just continues to escape me.
As for McCann, yeah I guess you didn’t realize I was just funning with you guys.
Unknown
May 29th, 2009
5:42 pm
17th?
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
5:44 pm
Anders-
There is a reason why most of us refer to him as JJ
And, yeah I know…just giving you a hard time
Anders
May 29th, 2009
5:46 pm
I will spell Jurrjens with two J’s. I will spell Jurrjens with two J’s. I will spell Jurrjens with two J’s. I will spell Jurrjens with two J’s. I will spell Jurrjens with two J’s. I will spell Jurrjens with two J’s. I will spell Jurrjens with two J’s. I will spell Jurrjens with two J’s. I will spell Jurrjens with two J’s. I will spell Jurrjens with two J’s. I will spell Jurrjens with two J’s. I will spell Jurrjens with two J’s. I will spell Jurrjens with two J’s. I will spell Jurrjens with two J’s. I will spell Jurrjens with two J’s. I will spell Jurrjens with two J’s. I will spell Jurrjens with two J’s. I will spell Jurrjens with two J’s. I will spell Jurrjens with two J’s. I will spell Jurrjens with two J’s.
OK, hopefully that cures it. Worked in grammar school.
Anders
May 29th, 2009
5:49 pm
Cabravesfan- I thought the JJ was for Jair Jurrjens. His first initials and all.
PWHjort
May 29th, 2009
5:50 pm
Ha, Unknown. That’s pretty funny.
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
5:50 pm
Necromancer uh oh..Chief is copyright infringement.
It’s true, TnBrian…do I hafta start putting a “©” after “Chief”?
Bobby
May 29th, 2009
5:55 pm
First of all, let me say I disagreed with the Tex trade then and still do now. I was also disappointed we did not give Andruw his comeback attempt. That being said, as disappointed as we all are in Schafer and Frenchy – I am pretty sure we would be equally disappointed in the following numbers…
NAME: BA OBP SLG OPS
Elvis Andrus: .257 .295 .392 .687
Saltalamacchia: .236 .276 .389 .665
Andruw Jones: .233 .361 .367 .728
These are the ‘09 numbers away from the Texas “launching pad”.
We should all do ourselves a favor and check home/road and left/right splits before posting. With that in mind, I do not understand the Braves’ reluctance to platoon Frenchy (respectable .781 OPS vs LHP this year). I would also like to see Schafer and Frenchy (if he must remain in the lineup) given some at bats further up in the lineup where decent hitters are behind them in the order just to see if they could see better pitches. It cannot hurt.
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
5:58 pm
Anders-
It is-I meant because his name can be tricky to spell…
CCjacket
May 29th, 2009
5:58 pm
Does anyone have a realistic idea of what it might take to get Derosa? He could play 3B for all the games Chipper misses, SS for all the games Esco misses, and 2B the rest of the time. His bat is better than anything we have in the lineup right now except for the 2 guys mentioned and BMac.
And, DOB – or someone -
why exactly can KJ not go back to the OF, where he played until he
was moved? His defense was better there than at 2B, and what little
pop he has is better than what we’re getting from Diaz/GA.
Shane
May 29th, 2009
6:01 pm
Hey Anders
Have the Mutts choked yet?
N8
May 29th, 2009
6:03 pm
“There is no point in having Strasburg on the draft radar, Washington already said they are taking him.” Buffalo NY Braves Fan
I’ll assume you missed my point. My point was that we had Tex to start last year, brought Glavine back and still stunk enough to finish in a position to pick in the top 10 of the draft.
If we’re not going to put a roster together that can actually win. Why not do it “right” and let the kids play and have a couple of years picking at or near the top of the draft (like the late 80’s), be in a position to take one of the best 2 or 3 guys in the draft.
I’m well aware that Strasburg won’t be there for us when we pick. That’s a shame, because as soon as Washington takes him, we are going to have one helluva tough pitcher in our division to face for the forseeable future.
I’m not saying lose intentionally. But to lose with the thought process of letting the kids get valuble innings and AB’s under their belts might not be a horrible thing. It seemed to work out for us 20 years ago.
CB
May 29th, 2009
6:03 pm
We could also look at Freddy Sanchez as a possible trade candidate – would free us to move KJ back to outfield and give us our leadoff hitter.
joe from central coast ca
May 29th, 2009
6:05 pm
Hey who put that picture up of Dane Cooks Dad…LOL..just kiddn DOB..Unfortunately the Bravos are in a unenviable situation in that they can’t make a trade because its too early and no team will do it now until the market heats up and with the way we haven’t been hitting this team will be 15 out by the break which means no need to make a trade. We’re stuck and they suck..nuff said
Coach (Moon Pie, anyone?)
May 29th, 2009
6:10 pm
Ya’ll want some good news?
This team can be fixed. But first the Braves are gonna have to unload some players and contracts. Jeff Francoeur, Garret Anderson, Greg Norton, Jo-Jo Reyes and Buddy Carlyle, for obvious reasons.
Javier Vasquez should be traded. Again, for even more obvious reasons ( his value will never be higher and the Braves save 11.5 million). Glavine can show up, pitch the rest of this season and please retire. Chipper could have been traded until our brilliant GM hung his new 42 million dollar millstone on the franchise. Hoss isn’t worth the return on 13 million per season or for that matter, tying the franchise to an over the hill veteran who cannot stay healthy enough to make a sizable difference anymore.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not opposed to the presence of Chipper on the team. I disagree with the financial investment for the return. A series of one year contracts would have been much more sensible. Leaving an open ended out for Chipper and the Braves.
Cox must be forced into retirement. Period. The man has become an embarrassment.
Our Braves have to get young, mean and hungry. We need outfielders who can fly to the ball, run the bases and play defense. Schafer is a start but he’s a rookie.
2010 and beyond offers hope. We just have to suck it up and endure this disaster unfolding before us for another 115 games.
By the way, the Padres have this jewel of a potential lead off hitter in their system. His name is Luis Durango.
N8
May 29th, 2009
6:11 pm
Picking Heyward was the beginning of the “new beginning” as far as stockpiling higher draft picks to help down the road.
We got away with not having high draft picks in the 90’s, because A) our previous high draft picks were the cornerstone of our franchise, B) free agents WANTED to come to Atlanta, C) Ted Turner allowed JS to spend on one of the best free agent signings EVER (Maddux), trade for other high end players (McGriff), and KEEP our own guys that were worth every penny that JS paid them.
Times have changed on all three of those fronts. Time to start using the draft to build this team up. Sell off some pieces that will net us MORE young players to build around, and stop signing free agents that cost us those picks.
Of course, similarily to last year, if we sign big free agents, and STILL manage to pick in the top half of the draft, we’ll only have to surrender our 2nd round pick, rather than the first.
In the end, it’s simply about making sound decisions and spending wisely.
I’m actually glad that Hanson hadn’t come up before he will, after having the “Super 2″ status clarified. Very smart of Wren to get one more year out of him for the Braves at the end of his arbitration scheduled years.
However, now that that “window” has passed, there isn’t much excuse to leave him down much longer. Especially if Glavine falters. That being said, I can’t imagine a scenario where Glavine fails, or never makes it back (in the event of a setback before he returns), that Hanson won’t be up for good.
If that does happen, then we’ll all have something to scratch our heads about.
Buffalo NY Braves Fan
May 29th, 2009
6:11 pm
N8,
Good point, I did miss your point on the Strasburg comment.
I would be FOR letting the kids play, but only if the kids were in AAA. Guys like Morton, Hanson, Jo-Jo, Medlen, Blanco.
I would not however rush someone like Heyward, Freeman, Cody Johnson, or even Gorkys because they would be completely overmatched. Putting those guys in this line-up would be asking to get no-hit just about every night.
Jim
May 29th, 2009
6:14 pm
Re Jim Edmunds – if you look at his HRs last year on a hitting chart, most were in Wrigley Field where wind blows out many days. I’ve seen many a game there. In Atlanta, I’m afraid that most of those HRs would be warning track fly balls – and that was last year. He’s not any stronger this year. He’s not a solution; not at all.
As I noted a few hours ago, a good team can only carry, at best, one non-performing hitter. With Ice Cold, Norton and JF, Braves have at least three N-PHs. [note: new stat id.] Upon reflection, choice for Braves is either JF or Blanco in CF if Ice Cold is sent down and Norton DFA’d. JF will do better in short run with big team. B. Jones can replace Ice Cold on roster and play RF, except maybe against tough LHPs. Diaz should play LF against anyone he can hit – GA can play out there against the rest of the side-arming RHPs. Whichever is not in lineup would be #1 PH. KJ should play every day and bat 5th or later in lineup. His BA stats at each position in lineup are compelling – +.300 in each slot. Prado should spell CK at 1st, play when CJ is hurt or resting and very occasionally, against a LHP that KJ will have trouble with, play 2B. Prado should also learn to play LF so that he, Diaz (in RF) and JF can start against a dominant LHP. All these moves give Braves a stronger lineup. No one is an automatic out. JF should bat 8th and learn how to take a pitch or be threatened not with Gwinnett, but with Rome or Danville where the bus rides are so much fun. So, my lineup would be:
Esco (SS) R
CK (1B) R
Chipper (3B) L-R
McCann (C) L
KJ (2B) L
Diaz (LF) L
B. Jones (RF) L
JF (CF) R
Pitcher
Lots of LH batters in a row unless CK bats 2d or Prado plays 1B. If Prado plays first, move Diaz to 2d in lineup.
Trade target – a RH hitter with power to bat 4th or 5th. Yeah, easy to find, but to paraphrase one of the dancers in Gypsy, “ya gotta have a [target].”
Trade bait: GA will be trade bait at end of July in Braves are out of race, and perhaps even if they are still in race. GA is a “professional DH hitter.” While I think Ross adds real value to team, he might be offered to a team desparate for a catcher, because of injury, or whatever, in return for a strong RH bat. Agree that Myrtle Beach threesome is untouchable. Heyward – .295/.935, 1HR every 15ABs, born ‘89; Freeman – .289/.799 – b. ‘89; Johnson – .269/.971, 1 HR every 10 ABs, 67 Ks in 179 PAs, b. ‘88. Also, consider Rodriguez at Rome – .275/.872, 9 HRs in 160 ABs, b. .87. Gorkys – b. ‘88; and Canizares, .337/.930, 7HRs/178 ABs, 24 Ks and 18 BBs – now there’s a professional hitter but born in ‘79.
So, above list has three 1Bs – two are expendable: Canizares and Rodriguez, unless anyone has doubts about Freeman. Johnson has too much power at young age to give up on unless a real baseball person would conclude that his K problem will make Ice Cold look like a contact hitter. Gorkys looks like Ice Cold – Lite: .324/.770 – no power. He’s expendable – unless you believe that Ice Cold will never make it. And, we’ve got a bunch of other MinorL pitchers. Conclusion: Braves have enough to make a deal for power hitting OF – even if you have to include JF in package.
Frank – you’ve done great so far with pitching; now time to turn your attention to hitting.
Hanson v. Glavine: Braves are in a difficult position. They made a deal with Glavine. He’s done his part and in equity deserves one more chance to see if he can perform at ML level. But, since we are sending Ice Cold down, DFA’g Norton and only bringing up one player (B. Jones), Hanson can start in place of Medlen early next week. If Hanson is great or even good, then no roster move has to be made until Glavine is ready to try it in the bigs. Who knows who will be on DL then? Or, if Glavine is good, then Medlen or someone else (Jo-Jo) goes back down to start for the G-Braves. Indeed, I’d rather see Medlen be used in spot/long relief than Jo-Jo. Jo-Jo should continue to be used as a starter in the hope that he retains some trade value.
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Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
6:16 pm
No matter how bad the Braves suck each night, I wake up each morning still interested in them. Why didn’t I pick something else to mess with, like crack cocaine?
Nova Scotia Steve
May 29th, 2009
6:19 pm
Remember that classic Springsteen song…”I’m going down down down down…I’m going down down down down”…yeah kinds getting the same feeling for these 2009 Braves…And I say this not because we are in the midst of a 4 game losing streak…Its because we can’t freakin hit well enough to win most ballgames and go on a extended winning streak…
“You let out one of you boring sighs lately when when I look into your eyes, I’m going down down down down down,”
N8
May 29th, 2009
6:20 pm
Buffalo NY Braves Fan Agreed on the younger guys. Though I’m not sure that Gorkys wouldn’t be better served to do alright up here right now. Not a big power guy and seems to use his speed to get on base. Those guys usually have a little more success early on. Think Furcal, or Giles, who BOTH had better approaches at the plate, when they first came up and were thrust into the leadoff spot.
It was only when they both started “smelling” HR totals, that they started hacking a bit more.
Besides, it’s not like we couldn’t use Gorkys’ defense in the outfield.
As far as asking to get “not hit” everynight? Not like it’s too much different right now, is it? But I agree with your point.
I would be ALL FOR letting Jo-Jo, Morton, Hanson and Medlen (even if a couple of them were in the bullpen), pitching innings and gaining experience, if the future was the objective.
But it’s too late for that now, unless Wren wants to hold a fire sale, and that is NEVER going to happen. Also, with Chipper’s extension, that would be pretty rude to him, to say “thanks for staying, but now were gonna give up”.
But think about it. If we’re WAY out of it at the deadline, Imagine the “pieces” to the puzzle that Wren could get from other teams by moving Lowe, Vazquez, Gonzo and even Chipper if he were so inclined.
Like I said. I don’t for a minute think it’s gonna happen. But guys like Lowe and Vazquez could command quite a bit of players in return for a team that is one reliable starter away from WS contention (which certainly isn’t us).
Jim
May 29th, 2009
6:22 pm
DOB:
Great batting stats on JF. So, if I am pitching to him, I want to throw the first pitch off the backstop, because he can’t hit his weight, or Willy Medoza’s little sister’s on 2d pitch. If he were a rookie, that’s one thing, but he’s not. He’s arb-eligible, and a classic ADHD hitter – he’ll swing at anything that moves.
dylan w/o the dead
May 29th, 2009
6:24 pm
It could be worse we could be watching the 87 braves.
monty
May 29th, 2009
6:29 pm
I for one am hoping Frenchy swings at every 1st pitch tonight and every night, so much for trying to “work the count”.
bravesfaninmetsland
May 29th, 2009
6:30 pm
OK boys and girls, I had to share this. never mind that whenever Chipper was out of the lineup he was mediocre. never mind that the first month of the season without A Rod he was down right aweful. Did anyone else read the qotes from Mark texeria saying that Joe Girardi is the best manager he ever played for. Didn’t he work for Mike Scioscia? Didn’t he work for Bobby Cox ( I know most of you on here hate him but if anyone on the blog thinks Girardi is a better manager please leave now) What the hell is wrong with Tex??? take the company line all you want but don’t dare two amazing managers with hall of fame careers to a guy who tried to fight hisowner in Florida
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
6:35 pm
bravesfaninmetsland, if you open up both Boras’s and Tex’s soul, you’d find the same stale bag of cheetos. They. will. say. anything.
Means. Nothing.
richbrave
May 29th, 2009
6:42 pm
DYLAN W/O THE DEAD:
Worse yet, we might BE watching the ‘87 braves, or at least their equivalent.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
6:42 pm
I used a coffee filter for toilet paper a minute ago. Never do that. Not just one, anyway.
richbrave
May 29th, 2009
6:43 pm
Dude, this is better than crack ’cause it doesn’r have the same result each time it’s used.
David O'Brien
May 29th, 2009
6:45 pm
Escobar’s in the lineup (for now)
1. KJ
2. Escobar
3. Chipper
4. McCann
5. Anderson
6. Kotchman
7. Francoeur
8. Schafer
9. Jurrjens
Headed down to clubhouse. Talk w/cha in a bit.
David O'Brien
May 29th, 2009
6:47 pm
oh, and they’re playing some old (pre-Badmotorfinger) Soundgarden during D’backs BP. Nice.
Anders
May 29th, 2009
6:51 pm
Hey Anders,Have the Mutts choked yet? (Shane)
No but they are in 1st place so the stage is set. Stay tuned.
Ambrosine
May 29th, 2009
6:51 pm
The offense will wake up tonight with garland on the mound
Didn’t we say dat too about Aaron Cook when de Braves wuz playin’ de Colo’ado Rockies?
Hezekiah Johnson, Esq.
May 29th, 2009
6:52 pm
You guys please take it easy on G Anderson; he’s a professional hitter and knows more than us. He gets so disgusted with the criticism and he gets hits when he needs to. He really does not want to play here because he doesn’t get the love and I don’t blame him.
We need to get another big bat in the outfield to go with GA. We are in THE HUNT for another division championship and it does not matter how many young prospects we have to get rid of, it will definitely be worth it. We can worry about the future in the future. I do not regret the Tex deal; John Shuerholtz brought a star to the Braves and we couldn’t come up with $170 million to keep him. Who cares about the players we lost. Can’t cry over spilled milk.
J D Drew was another Star player again with ties to the Atlanta area and it would be okay with me if we gave up 5 Adam Wainwrights to just have him play 3 months “injured”. These players are good enough to play for the Yankees and Red Sox. Jason Marquis, please!
Anders
May 29th, 2009
6:52 pm
Guess you guys heard that Clint Hurdle got canned?
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
6:53 pm
Thanks for the lineup Chief!©
ppaddy123
May 29th, 2009
6:54 pm
Monty, I don’t mind Frenchy swinging at the 1st pitch. I just want him to TRY and drive the ball WHERE it’s pitched and not try to pull EVERYTHING!
Anders
May 29th, 2009
6:57 pm
Like I said. I don’t for a minute think it’s gonna happen. But guys like Lowe and Vazquez could command quite a bit of players in return for a team that is one reliable starter away from WS contention (which certainly isn’t us). (N8)
You mean all the same teams that passed on Lowe when all they had to do was pay him $15 mil per year would now give away good players to acquire him 3 months later and still pay him? Also, other than the Yankees I see no one who will take Vasquez and the money he’s owed through next year for a .500 pitcher. If anyone did they’re not giving up a lot for him imo.
Coach (Moon Pie, anyone?)
May 29th, 2009
6:58 pm
Clint Hurdle leads the Rockies to the 2007 World series and loses. less than two years later, he is gone.
Bobby Cox leads the Braves into the 1999 World Series and gets spanked 0-4. An entire decade later he still has his job. I guess our standards are somewhat DIFFERENT in Atlanta.
buzzmeat
May 29th, 2009
6:58 pm
and what song of Soundgarden?
Efrim
May 29th, 2009
6:59 pm
“Keith Law’s latest blog update has Atlanta taking Alex White at no. 7, with Tyler Matzek going eigth…don’t like that at all.”
Yeah, that sucks. What happened to Wheeler? Or Miller? I guess the Braves don’t want to pay Matzek’s price tag, which is very unfortunate.
Anders
May 29th, 2009
7:03 pm
Myers out for the season? Wow. Wouldn’t it be bizarre if Peavy agrees to a trade to that ban box?
PWHjort
May 29th, 2009
7:03 pm
No, we didn’t say that about Aaron Cook. Jason Marquis on the other hand…
Efrim
May 29th, 2009
7:03 pm
Steve from OH, I’m comment #4 on the Law comments section. He usually answers me.
Efrim
May 29th, 2009
7:05 pm
Scratch that. #5 Comment
Anders
May 29th, 2009
7:05 pm
The Mets network is interviewing the Mets “Vision Instructor”. My God, how did things get this far?
Efrim
May 29th, 2009
7:07 pm
Anders, they are cutting off Kevin Burkhardt. Haha.
McSore
May 29th, 2009
7:09 pm
Oh my aching back! I hope I don’t get run into tonight.
And my eyes hurt.
Anders
May 29th, 2009
7:09 pm
All kidding aside, Frenchy might want to try this training. After some serious training it eliminates the use of just your dominant eye and allows you to see the ball deeper into the strike zone. I’ve seen this type of stuff before with hockey goalies. Beltran swears by it. Apparently he started using it some time after October 2006!
Capt Caveman
May 29th, 2009
7:10 pm
Coach — you are a complete ***clown, constantly making derogatory comments about Cox. Clint Hurdle made it to the playoffs on the heels of an incredible season ending streak by the Rockies. Not b/c he was a good manager. Grow up you buffoon.
You must have no life whatsoever to think that your childish attempts to post half-truths and completely slanted and biased information on here will make you somehow important.
And I will bet that Luis Durango must have just been the subject of an article on another website today. I’m surprised you didn’t cut-and-paste and take credit.
N8
May 29th, 2009
7:10 pm
Anders, are you telling me that if the Mets (down the stretch), thought that Lowe was the missing link to them getting to the WS, or if Bret Myers is out, and the Phillies think he’d help them make a better run at repeating, that they wouldn’t jump at the chance to get him mid season?
As for Vazquez, the fact that he’s only owed that 11.5 million dollars for next year (along with the pro-rated portion of this year’s salary), is what makes him VERY attractive for a team making a run. Especially a team that is a “.500 pitcher” at the back end of their rotation away from making a run.
I will concede that D-Lowe’s salary over the next 3 years is what will keep teams away from him. But his durability, and competitiveness is unquestioned.
All the teams that passed on Lowe, more than likely weren’t one pitcher away in December (or didn’t think that they were), high expectations in a city and one HUGE injury is all it will take for teams to start calling about Javier’s and possibly Lowe’s availability if the Braves are out of it.
I’m not saying “shop” them now. After all, we’re still “in it”, right? But Wren would be silly to not answer the phone if calls come, and even initiate some of those calls if the Braves don’t fix their offense and fall off the map. Especially if Hudson looks like he’ll rebound.
Hudson could then be the veteran “Ace” of the staff in 2010. If Hudson has setbacks, or is to be dangled as trade bait this winter, then the Braves might as well hang on to Lowe. He could very easily be the “Charlie Liebrandt” type leader for the young rotation guys looking forward.
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
May 29th, 2009
7:12 pm
Hey DOB,
Where are we on the trade front? Any truth to the rumors about Jim Edmonds and Jay Payton? Are we in the lead for Derosa?
Bobby's breath
May 29th, 2009
7:12 pm
Cox deserves all the derogatory remarks he gets until the day he steps down which won’t be fast enough.
McSore
May 29th, 2009
7:13 pm
At the end of the season when I get my eyeballs fixed they will call it McCannical Surgery.
N8
May 29th, 2009
7:14 pm
“…or if Bret Myers is out, and the Phillies think he’d help them make a better run at repeating, that they wouldn’t jump at the chance to get him mid season?”
It looks like I hit post too late. Myers out for the year. BOOM. OUTTA HERE!
That being said. All the more reason for us to keep everybody and make our own run. If the Mets and Phillies keep having injury issues (like we did last year), the East is there for the taking. Only question is, do we have (or will we have) what it takes to actually take it?
Now lets see which GM is more serious about fixing their teams weaknesses the fastest, between us and the Phillies. It will let us know which team is serious about making a run.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
7:16 pm
According to “Atlanta Baseball Talk,” Cox is gearing up to sign another year if it’s offered. I think I’ll swing a crowbar at my skull and see if I get lucky.
61 year Braves Fan
May 29th, 2009
7:17 pm
Why are Francouer and Shafer in the lineup again? Haven’t they struck out enough lately. Can’t even
put the ball in play. Both probably woiuld struggle at Double A level and that is where they belong.
Play Prado and Diaz every day even if it means moving K. Johnson to the outfield.
N8
May 29th, 2009
7:17 pm
“Escobar’s in the lineup (for now)”
Yeah. And Lucy is gonna actually let Charlie Brown kick the football this time too.
I know you’re just reporting what’s been posted DOB so don’t get your panties in a bunch. I appreciate you posting what your told and all the bloggers drool on an hourly basis over the lineup. But I’m sure you understand why many of us won’t be excited about it until he’s actually “in the lineup” at game time.
If he is. That is definitely good news. This team needs him…. badly.
Anders
May 29th, 2009
7:18 pm
Marlins 11-1 in first 12. 11-25 since. That’s hard to believe. I remember being concerned about them
bravesgirlnc
May 29th, 2009
7:20 pm
I wonder when Bobby will figure out that is NOT a good line-up. Ever?
Ambrosine
May 29th, 2009
7:22 pm
According to “Atlanta Baseball Talk,” Cox is gearing up to sign another year if it’s offered.
Direct link and quote?
StingerSplash
May 29th, 2009
7:23 pm
So Erin Andrews wants to go on Dancing With the Stars.
Finally … something good on television.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
7:24 pm
Direct-link my balls. Google it.
Capt Caveman
May 29th, 2009
7:25 pm
YO DOB
Please BAN that blogger Jamie F. As much as I give and take with other people on here I don’t wont that kinda crap. That stuff is all over the Foxsports website. It’s just stupid.
Thanks DOB
Ambrosine
May 29th, 2009
7:27 pm
Direct-link my balls. Google it.
I dun did and ah’ found da damn site but nodin’ explicitly menshunin’ Cox o’ any ‘estension.
TnBrian
May 29th, 2009
7:28 pm
McFann, you’re cool, just a joke. Don’t want to get my teeth punched out or anything.
Coach, I actually agree with you on Vazquez…but hopefully you’re not talking about trading him right now. When Hanson/Glavine and possibly Hudson here at some point in ‘09, Vazquez should clearly be the odd man out because of that $11.5M written all over him. Wren oughta easily be able to find a contending team this summer that really needs that one pitch they believe will get them to the playoffs, and in return, we get a bat.
MFin04
May 29th, 2009
7:28 pm
Enter your comments here
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
7:28 pm
Okay, my bad, Ambrosine. You’ll have to listen to the Atlanta Baseball Talk podcast. The most recent one. They have a long talk about it, with lots of direct quotes from Cox, saying stuff like “how do you walk away when blah blah blah.” Scout’s honor.
Hi I'm Anders
May 29th, 2009
7:29 pm
Hi I’m Anders and I come on a Braves blog to talk about everything but the Braves. Did you know the Mets have a new eye specialist?
Did you know the Marlins were good at the beginning, now they suck?
Did you know Brett Myers is hurt?
Did you know I’m a moron!?!
RHR
May 29th, 2009
7:33 pm
I miss Andruw.
I mean, we could’ve had him for the league minimum. Why the Braves, especially when they decided to go with a rookie starter in CF, didn’t think he was worth that I’ll never understand.
Wow is Anders trying to break some kind of record here? Every other post is his.
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
7:35 pm
TnBrian–
Oh, I know it was a joke. I was just funnin’ back at ya!
Don’t want to get my teeth punched out or anything.
Don’t worry–teeth creep me out even more when they’re bloody and/or not in the mouth…
Barbaro
May 29th, 2009
7:37 pm
I wonder if im gonna get called up soon
RHR
May 29th, 2009
7:37 pm
Obviously I meant WASN’T worth that in my 7:33.
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
7:37 pm
Wait–Brett Myers might be done for the season??
They…it…he…then what will be the point in playing the Fillies? This hurts, folks…
McSore
May 29th, 2009
7:39 pm
I think I’ll start wearing a mouthpiece. I don’t want Victorino to knock any of my teeth out next time he’s in town.
Ambrosine
May 29th, 2009
7:42 pm
Furst!
Nova Scotia Steve
May 29th, 2009
7:42 pm
McSore….you must be short…cause Victorino would need a step ladder to hit most in the mouth! hahaa
cvbraves
May 29th, 2009
7:43 pm
Andruw just hit a 2-run shot to left to give Texas 5-3 lead in 9th…followed by a homer to right by Cruz, 6-3.
Il Cattivo
May 29th, 2009
7:43 pm
That 7:28 PM post by Mfin04 probably was his most sensible post ever.
Frank from KS
May 29th, 2009
7:45 pm
Cameron….from the last blog
To my knowledge…Erin Andrews isn’t married.
Sounds as if I may get lucky and be able to see Glavine pitch aganst the Cubs if he pitches the game that will be televised on WGN.
As Bill Engvall says…..”that’d be AWESOME”
Coach (Moon Pie, anyone?)
May 29th, 2009
7:47 pm
TnBrian , I think our Braves will be sellers come July. Javier Vasquez would probably bring the best haul of prospects in a mid season trade.
Jeff Francouer
May 29th, 2009
7:48 pm
Im going 4 for 4 tonight fellas and you will all love me again and i will make 6mil next year
MFin04
May 29th, 2009
7:48 pm
What’s the purpose of trading away all our good pitchers that we finally acquired? Doesn’t make sense?
Tim
May 29th, 2009
7:49 pm
Coach…please start your own blog……somewhere else. Your opinions are tiresome and dreary.
MFin04
May 29th, 2009
7:50 pm
I do have a feeling you are going to hit a homer tonight Jeff.
buzzmeat
May 29th, 2009
7:50 pm
i hope so jeff!!!!
Rob (from SC)
May 29th, 2009
7:51 pm
Heyward is not in the Myrtle Beach lineup for the third straight game. Does anyone know why.
Doc Holiday
May 29th, 2009
7:51 pm
Is stopping the skid really important?
I think the most important thing is to get offensive help. JJJ can stop the skid, and what would that mean? We would still be a team unable to beat the pirates, rockies, giants, nats 7 out of 10 times………..and thats how it should be.
This is a team that can put 5 wins together…………Its easy to say this team, right now, isnt going anywhere. There are many things that can tell you that, and one of them is the inability to put 4-5-6 wins together twice a month. They might put 4 maybe 5 wins together, but once a year………thats not a team to beat. Even the giants put 3 wins together (against us).
TnBrian
May 29th, 2009
7:51 pm
Coach, why, because they’ve lost 4 in a row? Seriously, it can change Coach. They need Escobar and a relatively, I say because anybody with any Braves knowledge knows this guy is an injury waiting to happen. Anyways, Yunel is so key and these last five games proves that and how great of a hitter, run producer he is. I’m not quiting on my team in May.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
7:51 pm
Jeff Francoeur, you couldn’t go 4 for 4 playing Guitar Hero with Helen Keller.
Jeff Francouer
May 29th, 2009
7:52 pm
MFin04 & buzzmeat thanks im dedicating my game tonight to you fellas
TnBrian
May 29th, 2009
7:52 pm
My Lord, I meant a relatively healthy Chipper.
Jeff Francouer
May 29th, 2009
7:53 pm
Elvis please dont be cruel cause i know you’re wearing my jersey right now
Steve from OH
May 29th, 2009
7:54 pm
Peppridge Blogs Remembers, are you getting all these predictions from Coach?
PWHjort
May 29th, 2009
7:54 pm
Wieters coming to the plate for the first time.
Ambrosine
May 29th, 2009
7:54 pm
My guess be Jeff Francoeur goes 1-fo’-4 wid some weenie sin’le.
PWHjort
May 29th, 2009
7:56 pm
And he hits into a 9-5 double play. I’ll let you mull that over for a second.
What's with the mask?
May 29th, 2009
7:57 pm
Francoeur will wear an Organic Cotton Face Mask tonight at the plate. His latest excuse for being an underachieving hitter is, either the catcher or ump keeps farting and he gets distracted.
When asked about his less than stellar speed in the outfield Francoeur replied “I can’t run any faster or I might bust my diaper wide open.”
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
8:01 pm
I hope that “Failcouer #7″ shirt they sold on choptalk becomes all the rage.
Doc Holiday
May 29th, 2009
8:01 pm
I know most of you might say………… here it goes again………..what an SOB………..cant he just shut up? But here it goes……………WTH is KJ doing batting leadoff????????????????
Bobby is the kind of guy that plants orange seeds………..he gets and orange tree and he picks up an orange, takes some seeds out of it and plants them hoping this time he get an apple tree
COX———–ARE YOU STPD??? You will get the same result our of KJ batting leadoff the whole dam season……………..he will go 1 for 4 or 0 for 4 tonight…………..learn from past experience please. Show us that 45 years in baseball have not been in vain.
Doc Holiday
May 29th, 2009
8:02 pm
What is taking so long to get rid of JF???
Well, on 2nd thought that is a stpd Q…Nobody wants him.
Roman Gal
May 29th, 2009
8:03 pm
There sure are a lot of Steves on this blog.
Roman Gal
May 29th, 2009
8:05 pm
Speaking of Steves, we have a Nova Scotia Steve.
That’s funny because I got a call today from Nova Scotia. Well, it’s funny to me anyways.
Ambrosine
May 29th, 2009
8:05 pm
Wow Doc, ya’ sho’ nuff hate KJ. We dun did go 2-fo’-4 with 2 doubles yesterday.
In Kelly Johnson’s last seven games, he is hitting .320 and is OPSing an astounding 1.080; all fum da leadoff spot.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
8:07 pm
“Bobby is the kind of guy that plants orange seeds………..he gets and orange tree and he picks up an orange, takes some seeds out of it and plants them hoping this time he get an apple tree.”
Now you’re comparing apples and oranges.
MFin04
May 29th, 2009
8:08 pm
We all know KJ shouldn’t be hitting leadoff, but Bobby is old and senile he can’t help it!!!
cvbraves
May 29th, 2009
8:08 pm
Doc Holiday…KJ was 2 for 4 last night (both doubles).
B-Tank
May 29th, 2009
8:09 pm
Doc Holliday, last night KJ batted leadoff and went 2 for 4.
Steve from OH
May 29th, 2009
8:10 pm
Nova Scotia Steve? Gots a good name, that boy. Does he like hockey?
David O'Brien
May 29th, 2009
8:11 pm
Just about the entire team showed up for early (voluntary) hitting this afternoon, hit at 2 p.m. with the roof on this place open, quite warm….
But if they end their offensive malaise tonight, I’m gonna have to say it was because of Tony Montana. There’s a DVD collection here in the clubhouse, and someone picks a movie each day to play on the big-screen at the center of the clubhouse. Today, it was Scarface.
I watched the last 15 minutes of the movie standing behind two sofas of players who were at rapt attention for Pacino’s “Say hello to my little friend” moment. The group included: Mike Gonzalez, Jair Jurrjens, Yunel Escobar, Javier Vazquez, Manny Acosta, and Francoeur. Chipper also came over to watch the last few minutes, the big shootout. He’d never seen the movie, believe it or not.
David O'Brien
May 29th, 2009
8:12 pm
By the way, Chipper’s hurting more today. He’ll probably sit tomorrow against the lefty, Doug Davis.
Capt Caveman
May 29th, 2009
8:12 pm
I appreciate the speed with which the ajc took care of the name stealing blogger.
MFin04
May 29th, 2009
8:14 pm
Just because a guy goes 2-4 hitting leadoff doesn’t mean he is best suited for the leadoff role.
KJ’s averages batting in the order:
1) .260
2) .246
3) .239
4) .286
5) .313
6) .303
7) .331
8.) .343
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
8:14 pm
Chipper’s never seen Scarface? I miss Ohman.
de palma
May 29th, 2009
8:15 pm
I hope the “Scarface” movie doesn’t give Yunel Escobar any ideas.
Tired of Rules
May 29th, 2009
8:15 pm
Can we please in this country legalize horse meat? It tastes good and they’re not threatened animals.
RedandBlack
May 29th, 2009
8:15 pm
Frank Wren should send Francoeur and Schafer to Gwinnett and call up the next two best hitting outfielders in the minor leagues from Mississippi or Gwinnett. No one is going to give the Braves much of anything for Francoeur and Schafer just needs more time in the minors. Why throw any more money on an outfielder now. The Braves can not trade any more of their pitchers away just to rent another player that they have no intention of keeping around when the bill comes due.
It is time to go young and let the hungriest thrive. The Braves need to do something real soon. Francoeur just is not getting it done and neither is Schafer. Our attention span is waning and football season is getting closer. The Braves better capitalize on something soon because fans are fixing to change the channel. N-E-X-T!! Go Braves!!
Sarge
May 29th, 2009
8:16 pm
Tony Montana had a lot of faults but you have to admit he died like a man.
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
8:17 pm
Sweet! Those SUPER ANNOYING people were deleted! THANK YOU!
Doc Holiday
May 29th, 2009
8:17 pm
I dont hate KJ…………..he is valuable as long as he hits 6th or 7th…………..I hate Cox because that old man hates the bravos…………putting KJ leadoff has no other explanation.
Vinings Jim
May 29th, 2009
8:18 pm
Rob (from SC) – I found this on the Talking Chop Blog, Minor League Recap 5/28:
Jason Heyward sat out a second straight game. My guess is his hammy is tender again and they are just being cautious with him.
I cannot vouch for the accuracy of said information – I found it through the miracle of Google.
CorkylikesBeer
May 29th, 2009
8:19 pm
When is Chipper not hurting..always some kind of nagging injury….
Doc Holiday
May 29th, 2009
8:19 pm
Maybe after watching that movie they start showing some balls like AL PA…….
Doc Holiday
May 29th, 2009
8:21 pm
Cant we trade JF for some cheerleaders? That might be cool enough
Doc Holiday
May 29th, 2009
8:22 pm
The only thing chipper has hurting is his soul.
bravefaninok
May 29th, 2009
8:22 pm
Billy Ripken said on Xm radio,When most guys are getting called up ,there benched and told not to get injured getting a drink……maybee Heyward is coming to Atlanta?
Tired of Rules
May 29th, 2009
8:23 pm
Anyone else like horse meat?
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
8:24 pm
Check. With you on the horse meat. S’good.
Braveheart
May 29th, 2009
8:25 pm
I see similarities between the TP, Bobby Cox, and hitter issues and the Dale, Jr., Teresa Earnhardt, Rick Hendrick, Tony Eury, Jr. issues. When Dale Jr. was with his stepmother, everyone blamed her and Eury, Jr. for his failures. They removed Eury Jr. from being his cousin’s crew chief, and Dale, Jr. did even worse, so they brought Eury, Jr back as his cousin’s crew chief. So the blame then all fell on Dale, Jr.’s stepmother for his failures as a driver.
Then Dale, Jr. left his stepmother, and got a new owner in Hendrick, and continued to fail. Obviously then it wasn’t all the owner, just like it’s likely not all Bobby Cox’s fault that his players fail to live up to their potential. You can get a new manager or car owner, and the results likely won’t change.
So without the owner to blame, they blame it all on Eury, Jr. for his cousin’s failures. So now this week, Eury, Jr. gets removed as his cousin’s crew chief. Maybe the results will change for Dale, Jr., or maybe they will remain the same. If they change, it doesn’t necessarily mean Eury, Jr. was a bad crew chief just like if the Braves hit better without TP, it won’t necessarily mean he was a bad hitting coach.
Maybe the relationship just lasted too long, and the players and driver just started tuning out the message, and needed a new voice in their ear. Or maybe it’ll just be one of those things that the players and driver finally grew up and matured into their potential once all their all too convenient excuses had been taken away from them.
Or maybe nothing changes at all, and everyone finally realizes it ain’t the owner that sucks, it ain’t the manager that sucks, it ain’t the crew chief that sucks, it ain’t the hitting coach that sucks.
No longer able to hide behind convenient scapegoats, maybe it will finally be revealed that it is the hitters and driver who suck.
MFin04
May 29th, 2009
8:26 pm
I’ve eat Elmer’s glue does that count?
nolie
May 29th, 2009
8:26 pm
STEVE-EFRIM. don’t know if you guys have read this interview with Jim Callis by Baseballanalysts.
http://baseballanalysts.com/archives/2009/05/qa_with_basebal.php
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
8:26 pm
“Cant we trade JF for some cheerleaders? That might be cool enough.”
I’d trade him for the confused flag twirler from my highschool that cut his ya-ya off in the bathroom.
Roman Gal
May 29th, 2009
8:26 pm
Frank Wren should send Francoeur and Schafer to Gwinnett and call up the next two best hitting outfielders in the minor leagues from Mississippi or Gwinnett.
Oh yeah, real good plan there pal. Who ya gonna take? Brandon Jones and Gorkys Hernandez? Sounds real smart to me. I’m all for bringing up BJones to replace one of our corner outfielders, but what is your other solution?
Mitchell
May 29th, 2009
8:26 pm
Why am I always the guy to make the last comment at the end of each blog right before it switches over?
I demand to be heard. Please?
Doc Holiday
May 29th, 2009
8:27 pm
Mets Shopping Ramon Castro
By Tim Dierkes [May 29 at 4:41pm CST]
According to Adam Rubin of the New York Daily News, the Mets are trying to trade catcher Ramon Castro before Saturday’s game (hat tip to MetsBlog). They’ve spoken to the Mariners, who just lost Kenji Johjima for a couple of months. Rubin says the Mets are not prepared to eat Castro’s remaining $1.79MM. Castro is a solid offensive catcher, so he should draw interest.
Capt Caveman
May 29th, 2009
8:27 pm
Favorite Scarface Line — No , I’m not gonna kill you. Manolo, shoot that piece of ####!!
CorkylikesBeer
May 29th, 2009
8:27 pm
DOB…have you ever been to a Kinchafoonee cowboys’s concert
Roman Gal
May 29th, 2009
8:28 pm
And me asking what your other solution is implies that I think bringing up Hernandez is a bad idea, fyi.
Doc Holiday
May 29th, 2009
8:28 pm
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Peavy, Braves, Penny, Francoeur
By Cork Gaines [May 29 at 4:00pm CST]
On this date 20 years ago, Mike Schmidt announced his retirement 42 games into the season. He was still voted to the National League All-Star team, but did not play. Schmidt retired with a career line of .267/.380/.527, 548 home runs and 10 gold gloves. As we approach the 50-game mark of the ‘09 season, teams are starting to recognize needs and make changes. Let’s take a look at what is being written in the Blogosphere…
# When Sid Slid highlights players the Braves might be able to target in a trade, including Luke Scott, Josh Willingham and Brad Hawpe.
Capitol Avenue Club says it is time for the Braves to shake things up and moving Jeff Francoeur is the key.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
8:30 pm
Uh oh. Didn’t mean to start that, exactly. Sorry, mama.
Steve from OH
May 29th, 2009
8:30 pm
Thanks for the link, nolie. Great read!
JD
May 29th, 2009
8:30 pm
And me asking what your other solution is implies that I think bringing up Hernandez is a bad idea, fyi
So you’re saying it’s not a good idea to promote someone who doesn’t even have a full season of AA ball under him? hmmm…
Kyle
May 29th, 2009
8:31 pm
Luke Scott just hit a grand slam btw…and is b atting .441 in the past 12 games or so…I thought he’d be good before he started going off but I think now would be the worst time to go get Luke Scott when his value is probably not equal to his production
JD
May 29th, 2009
8:33 pm
…then again, McCann was called up from AA.
But then again, so was Francoeur. Although he was good for 2.5 years.
Doc Holiday
May 29th, 2009
8:33 pm
This is just in……….Braves just trades JF to the phillies for Raul Ibañez….
%&”$&&”·%!·$
Sorry, I was day dreaming.
Mark Twine
May 29th, 2009
8:34 pm
Carlito’s Way > Scarface
Im feeling a Chip DL stint est: 1 week
Doc Holiday
May 29th, 2009
8:34 pm
JF was good for 2.5 years???? Really……….Wow, human mind is amazing, I cant recall him being good that long.
RHR
May 29th, 2009
8:35 pm
Good stuff, DOB. And I can believe Chipper has never seen Scarface. I mean, have you ever heard his answers to the “Braves Straight Up” questions, or read his answers to questions like that in the program? His favorite tv show is FRIENDS for petes sake. And his answer to the question of what movie he most wanted to see next was THE BUCKET LIST. I was like… WTF? Who are you?
Tired of Rules
May 29th, 2009
8:35 pm
This is just in……….Braves just trades JF to the phillies for Raul Ibañez.
The Fran-fans would call that a steal for the Phillies!
Roman Gal
May 29th, 2009
8:36 pm
I’ve never seen Scarface. In fact, I was at a restaurant yesterday and the coasters had these little conversations starters on them. Mine had “Which is the Greatest Movie of All Time?” and I hadn’t seen more than half of them, including Star Wars, The Godfather, Crush, etc…I don’t even remember them all. There were about 20.
I have seen one Star Wars movie. All I remember was a planet with a golden man and a man that looked like a vacuum cleaner.
RHR
May 29th, 2009
8:38 pm
LOL Roman Gal. Blame your parents?
Eazy E
May 29th, 2009
8:38 pm
Elvis Presley,
If you want to listen to grown nerds cry about the ATL Braves, then Atlanta Baseball Talk is your place. Those geeks don’t have any real baseball contacts. I did hear a podcast with DOB that was pretty good. David did most of the talking by the way.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
8:38 pm
Carlito’s Way, is, indeed, the better movie. Masterpiece. “Somebody’s pullin’ me close to the ground…”
Braveheart
May 29th, 2009
8:39 pm
Escobar is so Tony Montana. I would have loved to be in the room with him watching that.
Roman Gal
May 29th, 2009
8:40 pm
RHR, I wish I could. Actually, my aunt is a total Star Wars nerd. I plan on watching at least some of those movies before the summer is over. Dangit! I shoulda stolen that coaster!
Jeff Francoeur
May 29th, 2009
8:40 pm
Im still here, im still strong and i aint going no where
Steve from OH
May 29th, 2009
8:40 pm
Roman Gal, tell me you’re not lying! No Godfather? No Scarface? Dios Mio! You got some movie watchin’ to do…
For all of you Pulp Fiction and/or hockey fans, you may enjoy this slightly hilarious video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHo0rJC5t-o&feature=related
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
8:40 pm
Eazy E, they had Glavine on as well. I read grown nerds crying about them here, so why not?
Jay212033
May 29th, 2009
8:41 pm
“oh, and they’re playing some old (pre-Badmotorfinger) Soundgarden during D’backs BP. Nice.”
Dave did they play my fav Soundgarden song “Black Hole Sun”?
nolie
May 29th, 2009
8:41 pm
Though I’m not sure that Gorkys wouldn’t be better served to do alright up here right now. Not a big power guy and seems to use his speed to get on base. (N8)
oh yeah, we’ve had such success by rushing Schafer up through the minors, a guy similar to Gorkys who has been rated as the better prospect for the most part. Lacking much sense to me dude.
Pete
May 29th, 2009
8:41 pm
Roman Gal: “I’ve never seen Scarface.”
Promise me you will see it….an absolute classic. But if you do not like listening to F-bombs, then mute the volume lol
jack
May 29th, 2009
8:41 pm
andrew 303 5 home rus 14 rbis does that say anything about T P
JD
May 29th, 2009
8:43 pm
JF was good for 2.5 years???? Really……….Wow, human mind is amazing, I cant recall him being good that long.
Let’s see…
-There was his rookie season in 2005 when we all thought he was immortal.
-Then there was 2006 when he hit 28 or 29 HR with over 100 RBIs.
-Then there was 2007 when he hit in the .290s with over 100 RBIs.
-Then there was 2008-2009 when he’s just laid a big egg.
I’ll stick to my hopes that he’s about to turn a corner and surprise us, though.
PWHjort
May 29th, 2009
8:43 pm
Luke Scott has been on a tear since he’s been activated. But I think we’d probably have to give up useful players to get him.
Capt Caveman
May 29th, 2009
8:43 pm
Favorite Carlito quote : He’s got a good future if he can live past next week.
Tired of Rules
May 29th, 2009
8:44 pm
andrew 303 5 home rus 14 rbis does that say anything about T P
Is Terry Pendleton the hitting coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers?
Doc Holiday
May 29th, 2009
8:44 pm
Roman Gal,
Crush is one of the greatest movies? Which movie is that?
Dont forget about Gladiator…………you even talked with the guy the other day.
Roman Gal
May 29th, 2009
8:45 pm
Steve from OH and Pete
I know. I’m a failure. So, I guess I’ll need to be adding that movie to the ol’ checklist, eh? Anything else I should add?
Tired of Rules
May 29th, 2009
8:45 pm
Francoeur sucked in 2006 and was league average for his position in 2007. He’s never been that good, it’s just the Atlanta media has an orgasm over the guy and goes crazy with praise every time Francoeur looks even mediocre.
Steve from OH
May 29th, 2009
8:45 pm
Gotta see the Godfather parts I and II as well.
JD
May 29th, 2009
8:46 pm
Shouldn’t you be warming up, Jeff?
Sarge
May 29th, 2009
8:46 pm
Now that I think of it… what the hell are a bunch of ballplayers doing watching a three hour movie in the middle of the friggin’ day.
They should have been out exercising or practicing their craft.
That’s what real men would do.
Roman Gal
May 29th, 2009
8:46 pm
Doc Holiday,
I don’t know about Crush. I’ve never seen it. But I have seen Gladiator. In fact, I have it!
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
8:46 pm
Gotta admit I’ve never seen Scarface or The Godfather either…but i am a total Star Wars junkie
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
8:46 pm
Hey, no Byrnes tonight!
Braveheart
May 29th, 2009
8:47 pm
Roman Gal, how could you have not seen Star Wars?
Nerd alert! Right now, I can see Chipper-wan Kinobi at the end of his battle with Anakin Francoeur at the end of Revenge of the Sith, looking down at a defeated Anakin Francoeur as he melts away in the lava, saying all confused and hurt, “But you were the Chosen One!” Sadly, we’ll likely have to wait for The New Hope Heyward to be the true Chosen One like they had to wait for Luke Skywalker to bring balance to the Force.
Capt Caveman
May 29th, 2009
8:47 pm
I must confess that for as big a movie buff as I am I have never seen the Godfather in it’s entirety. I have it downloaded but have not had a full 3 hrs to view it at once. I can’t stand watching them on TV with the censoring and the editing. I have seen every other movie made by Pacino, Deniro, Pesci, et al multiple times.
Eazy E
May 29th, 2009
8:48 pm
They still don’t know jack about Bobby C’s intentions after this year. They just read, report and cry.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
8:49 pm
“Shouldn’t you be warming up, Jeff?” -JD
Pshhh, he should be starting his first swing.
Roman Gal
May 29th, 2009
8:49 pm
Braveheart,
I realized the other day how much I needed to see Star Wars when I watched Spaceballs.
nolie
May 29th, 2009
8:50 pm
n Kelly Johnson’s last seven games, he is hitting .320 and is OPSing an astounding 1.080; all fum da leadoff spot.
yeah Doc, what about that? Doesn’t seem to jibe with your recent posts.
Jeff Francoeur
May 29th, 2009
8:50 pm
Im already warm, im hot and im on a tear havent you been watchin
Doc Holiday
May 29th, 2009
8:51 pm
Favorite Bobby Coxs quote: “The guys are really hitting the ball hard, a very long way, cant recall the braves hitting the ball this hard, too bad stadiums are 3 feet longer than what they should be.” or maybe “The offensive has been playing really well the last 10 games, havent seen a braves offense this hot in years, its a shame they dont score you half a run for getting to 2b, if so, we might have won a few more games.”
Roman Gal
May 29th, 2009
8:51 pm
cabravesfan, I recently found out that my mother was a trekkie. She turned out pretty normal. There’s hope for you, too.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
8:51 pm
Eazy E, so, the direct quotes they had from Bobby, they just made those up? I ain’t sayin’ Bobby said it to any of them directly.
Mark Twine
May 29th, 2009
8:51 pm
Luke Scott anyone?
PWHjort
May 29th, 2009
8:52 pm
JD,
It seems like we have this conversation every day, but he really wasn’t that good in 2006 and wasn’t spectacular in 2007. He was useful in those seasons, but not “good” by my standards. To be “good”, you have to do something important very well or put together a few things. In 2006 he hit .260 (below league average) with a .293 OBP (absolutely abysmal), a .449 Slugging % (good, but nothing spectacular or really above-average for a corner OF). He did hit 29 bombs. He struck out 132 times (bad) and walked only 23 times. He was OK in 2006. A useful player. Not a “good” player, but a serviceable, useful corner OF, especially considering his range was close to average and he had the best OF arm in baseball.
In 2007 he hit .293 (good start) with a .338 OBP (hey, at least we’re above OBP’s Mendoza line) and a .444 Slugging % (again, good, but not above average for a corner OF). He only hit 19 bombs, but hit 40 doubles. He drew a few more walks (42), but the strikeouts were still a problem (129). There’s no question this was his best full season. And you might argue he was actually “good” that season. I think he was close, but it’s all nominal. He was a very, very useful player. And again, he was excellent in the field flashing close to average range and the best OF arm in baseball. Won the gold glove. He had a nice season. I’d take that season from ANY of our current outfielders.
We don’t need to go into 2008 and 2009, those were bad years when he was completely useless.
Efrim
May 29th, 2009
8:55 pm
nolie, thanks for the linkage. Good stuff. What are your thoughts on Alex White? Have you seen him pitch? Violent delivery. He just doesn’t look like he has as high of a ceiling than some of the other pitchers.
Eazy E
May 29th, 2009
8:55 pm
Elvis, Like Bobby would announce retirement now! C’mon cuz.
In the words of Eazy E,
“Don’t quote my boy cause I ain’t said sh%t” – Boyz in tha Hood
Jeff Francouer
May 29th, 2009
8:55 pm
Guys i hit 2 homeruns in BP, my power is back!
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
8:56 pm
Roman Gal-
While freely admitting my sci-fi geekness, I have never developed a fondness for Star Trek. No idea why, just never gotten into it, although I do plan on seeing the new movie…
McCannibal
May 29th, 2009
8:56 pm
I hit so good because I eat human flesh. But it’s not so good on the eyes.
PWHjort
May 29th, 2009
8:57 pm
I want us to take a ceiling through the roof guy with our #7 pick. Our farm system is pretty loaded, and we can afford for a super-high upside guy to not pan out, so I say shoot for the moon. But I’m not very knowledgeable of draft stuff anyway, so take me for what I’m worth (not much, as always).
TnBrian
May 29th, 2009
8:57 pm
PWHjort, no offense, but I just got a migrain reading your last post. Are you an after-school nerd? Not that it’s bad, my girlfriend is nerdy, but man, I’m Frenchy’d out after that.
McCannabis
May 29th, 2009
8:58 pm
I hit so good because I partake of the weed. pfffffffffff.
uh, my eyes are blurry.
Jeff's Dad
May 29th, 2009
8:59 pm
Jeff, shut the hell up and stretch. Take the outside pitch to right field. Open your stance back up and stop wrapping the bat around your head. And eat your vegetables, you spoiled brat. Your mother and I are VERY disappointed in you.
Roman Gal
May 29th, 2009
9:00 pm
cabravesfan,
Every guy friend I’ve ever had has been obsessed with Star Wars. They like to make references to it all the time. I have to remind them that I’ve never seen the movie.
I’ve never watched Star Trek, either. We all have weird movie quirks. Mine are the Disney Classics. Love them.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
9:00 pm
Eazy, ya make a valid point.
Jeff's Shrink
May 29th, 2009
9:01 pm
You are a special boy. And everyone does love you and wants you to succeed. They just have funny ways of showing it sometimes.
Eazy E
May 29th, 2009
9:01 pm
I sold Kelly Johnson some herb back in the 80’s. You ever seen his eyes?
RHR
May 29th, 2009
9:01 pm
Oh Roman Gal I didn’t mean about Star Wars, you need to see all the real classics before you get to the sci fi crap. Add these to your list if not already mentioned…
The Godfather 1 & 2, Scarface, Goodfellas, Carlito’s Way, Midnight Cowboy, Bonnie & Clyde, Raging Bull, Casablanca, Sunset Blvd, Once Upon A Time in America…I’m just thinking older movies … you’ve seen Fight Club, Pulp Fiction and such, I presume.
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
9:01 pm
I spoke to soon about these obnoxious, jerkish-nutbaggish…
…
…buttheads.
TnBrian
May 29th, 2009
9:02 pm
Are stats and OBP/Slg% that interesting? Me, I just need to know a few things about a player… avg./HR/K-BB and if he’s durable as to whether I’d like him on my team.
TnBrian
May 29th, 2009
9:03 pm
Jeff’s Dad…
McDanndruff
May 29th, 2009
9:04 pm
It’s hard for me to stand still on a play at the plate because my head is itching something fierce!
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
9:04 pm
Roman Gal-
see the original Star Wars trilogy…feel free to skip epidodes 1-3 (the new ones…the originals are ep. 4-6)
RHR-
“Sci-Fi crap??” that hurt! I thought we were friends
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
9:05 pm
Well, I’m on the line about that being the real McFann or not. Nutbaggish?
PWHjort
May 29th, 2009
9:06 pm
The post wasn’t addressed to you TnBrian. So I’m not upset you got a migraine reading something addressed to a “JD”, nosy little bastid. And no, I’m a “college student moved home for the summer and bored as hell in his hometown” nerd.
Rob (from SC)
May 29th, 2009
9:07 pm
FOrget the he is only in Double A comments. If you can hit and have a solid approach at the plate, you can move up the ladder faster. I honestly believe Jason Heyward would outhit Francoeur at the ML level right now. I wouldn’t call him up but he is a better pure hitter. Maybe Gorkys would fare better than Schafer. I have never seen anyone miss so many straight fastballs right down the middle. Lacks bat speed. The hope in me wants to believe that it is his wrist. The realistic me thinks he is not ready. All I know is Francoeur is not the answer and Schafer appears to need more minor league time. Changes need to be made.
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
9:07 pm
Elvis–
That was really me.
Jeff's Smile
May 29th, 2009
9:07 pm
a-Hyuck.
Tonsel Stone
May 29th, 2009
9:07 pm
I smell like poopy and a garbage mix and am small,sometimes big, and whitish yellow. I’m coming to a tonsel near you!
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
9:09 pm
McFann, what kind of bird is in your neighbor’s yard? Were you second to last getting McCann’s autograph, or second from first? What’s the mock-up cuss word in the comic strip you posted?
Hmmm?
Rob (from SC)
May 29th, 2009
9:11 pm
In 1547 minor league PA Francoeur walked 89 times
In 739 PA so far Jason Heyward has walked 70 times.
This stat alone shows how much better of an approach Heyward has at the plate
RHR
May 29th, 2009
9:11 pm
cabraves hi! I was just reading back and noticed all the sci-fi fans. Oops. Nothing wrong with that, just never been my cuppa tea. I’m more into gangster movies and such. You should know by now I like the bad boys.
The new Star Trek movie does look good though, and I HAVE seen Star Wars. In the theater. The summer it came out. (I was only 7 or 8 but I remember!) Beat that. lol and even though I don’t love it, I agree that everyone needs to see it.
McCannabis
May 29th, 2009
9:11 pm
I like intentional walks. Nothing bad ever happens to me when we do an intentional walk.
Eazy E
May 29th, 2009
9:11 pm
Whoever sold Brian Jordan that tie has got a real good sense of humor.
Steve from OH
May 29th, 2009
9:12 pm
Rob, or you could say that in 651 PA last season, Adam Dunn walked 122 times…
Scott S.
May 29th, 2009
9:13 pm
Anyone wondering like I am why we do not DL Chipper so he can get healthy? He is no real help this way and we can call up Cody Johnson for a short time and see what he’s got. Put Kelly Johnson in center for a few nights to let Schafer catch his breath out ib center and give Diaz RF for a few nights and see what comes of it. Diory at second Yunel back at short and Prado at third. It may seem extreme but what the heck may as well try something new. Right?
Capt Caveman
May 29th, 2009
9:13 pm
TNBRIAN — agreed. Basic stats are all I need on a guy. Too many stats don’t give you a feel for what a player does for your team. I’ve seen plenty of guys batting .260 that I would love to have hitting for my team with RISP. Some guys just get it done when it needs to be done.
bravesgirlnc
May 29th, 2009
9:13 pm
I mentioned Luke Scott yesterday. People would rather entertain the idea of trading Jo Jo and Frenchy for Hawpe.
Roman Gal
May 29th, 2009
9:13 pm
you’ve seen Fight Club, Pulp Fiction and such, I presume.
Umm…no. I haven’t seen any of the movies you listed.
RHR
May 29th, 2009
9:13 pm
I see it’s internet hour at the asylum. How exciting for them!
Rob (from SC)
May 29th, 2009
9:13 pm
I am just showing how much better of an approach Heyward has over Francoeur even though he is only 19.
Eazy E
May 29th, 2009
9:14 pm
Elvis, no picking on high school girls on my watch. Now college girls are different story. Capiche?
Steve from OH
May 29th, 2009
9:14 pm
RHR, did you check out the link I posted? If you liked Pulp Fiction I think you’d find that pretty funny…
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
9:14 pm
Elvis–
Our neighbors have a lot of birds in there yard, but not as many as we do. We have a titmouse nest in our birdhouse (got a camera on it, the babies have their feathers and will be in the nest for about 6 more days), and a Carolina Wren nest in the vent on the side of our house. I can’t get up to it to see the babies and it’s driving me NUTS!! They’ll be leaving soon.
I was second to last getting McCann’s autograph on May 7 at Gwinnett Stadium.
Mock-up cuss word? Is “hecky-hecky” the one you’re thinking of?
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
9:15 pm
Eazy, those are real questions to make sure she’s not being impersonated. No picking at all.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
9:15 pm
Okay, it’s you.
Nutbaggish? Gosh. Our little girl’s all grown up.
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
9:16 pm
RHR-
I wish I could beat that but seeing as how I was only 4 when return of the jedi came out I never had the chance to see them in the theater…but i have seen them each at least…2 dozen times? (like I said- total geek
)
McCannabis
May 29th, 2009
9:16 pm
Anyone got any chips?
Being near Mexico here is….like……what?….oh,….yeah….uh….nice.
Rob (from SC)
May 29th, 2009
9:16 pm
Francoeur can have a different stance everyday, and it will be useless until he changes his approach. Every strike is not a good pitch to hit. Why swing at a 0-0 offspeed pitch. Get ahead and look for a fastball to pound on. Chipper keeps telling him to have a plan at the plate and that idea keeps going through one ear and out the other.
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
9:17 pm
Oh and RHR? You know there is nothing wrong with liking the Bad Boys
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
9:18 pm
Elvis–
Oh yeah. It’s me!
And to paraphrase Barney Fife: “What’s wrong with ‘nutbaggish’? It’s not dirty…”
Think the last word I used was worse than that…
JD
May 29th, 2009
9:18 pm
PWH – Sorry, I never saw those conversations. And I’d consider JF’s 2006 and 2007 seasons above average. Not spectacular, but pretty good. Maybe I’m just acclimated to the 2009 Braves and pretty much anything looks good by comparison.
Rob (from SC)
May 29th, 2009
9:19 pm
Why can’t we beat up on the Nationals like the Phillies and Mets do
JD
May 29th, 2009
9:19 pm
And to whoever “Jeff’s Smile – a-hyuck” is, kudos.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
9:20 pm
McFann, gotcha.
RHR
May 29th, 2009
9:21 pm
Ha good stuff, Steve. The Braves could use a coach like Jules!
Carrabba's Italian Grill
May 29th, 2009
9:21 pm
Try the Johnny. It’s just that good.
Eazy E
May 29th, 2009
9:23 pm
Word! Eazy didn’t think that one thru. I’m high strung, paranoid, and possess an itchy trigger finger.
Steve from OH
May 29th, 2009
9:23 pm
I’d hire him…
Tokyo Bravo
May 29th, 2009
9:24 pm
Roman Gal,
We gotta get you up to speed on those classics! RHR has some excellent choices to start- ah, Casablanca- seriously cool and such incredible dialogue. Some others not yet mentioned: Taxi Driver, Tampopo, Young Frankenstein, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Blade Runner…
Just watched Thief of Baghdad (1940) the other night. Awesome!
McSore
May 29th, 2009
9:24 pm
I don’t want to catch when Victorino plays. I might get all nutbaggish if he tries to score.
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
9:25 pm
Elvis–
No prob. Appreciate the concern.
How about the hype that Wieters kid is getting? Dang…poor guy’s 0-3, too. But they got a whole by-the-minute article describing his debut! Is this what we’re gonna see with Hanson?
Braveheart
May 29th, 2009
9:26 pm
The Braves could use a coach like Jules! (RHR)
Nah, the Braves are such losers that this is what happens to Jules when he tries to be inspirational Coach Jules to the Braves:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMwmqp3GLMc
Jeff's Shrink
May 29th, 2009
9:27 pm
You’re good enough, and your smart enough and gosh darn it, people like you.
Tomas
May 29th, 2009
9:27 pm
The thing with Franceour is that he just makes too much contact to balls in fair territory. He only has 5 walks or something like that, and it seems his at bats are done too quickly. Yeah the adjustments he made allow him to see the ball better and go to right field more frequently, but his OBP is a disgusting 269. He is just too aggresive, and unlike Schafer he does make contact(a lot of contact) but unfortunately it’s not good contact.
In the bright side his defense is awesome. A cannon in right that’s for sure. But the outfield needs at least a little power boost. Left field it’s fairly decent with Garret who is getting some hits lately(the majority of them singles though, and no homers yet), Diaz is back hitting 300, and Schafer is a rookie who is a heck of a center fielder, but hasn’t figured it out yet at the plate. Like Chipper said, before this season, they depend on Frenchy to hit, I just don’t believe he will this season at least.
And another thing about this lineup is, Chipper is not hitting any homers. Only 4 this far on the season. He is not even on track to hit 20 this season.
Steve from OH
May 29th, 2009
9:27 pm
Ah, Deep Blue Sea…was supposed to be serious/scary, but in reality was just hilarious.
CB
May 29th, 2009
9:27 pm
Is it me or is Brian Jordan horrible?
Carrabba's Italian Grill
May 29th, 2009
9:28 pm
McFann: Wieters is just that good.
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
9:29 pm
Tomas And another thing about this lineup is, Chipper is not hitting any homers.
And McCann is not hitting any doubles. Only 6 so far, and three of them came on April 10.
RHR
May 29th, 2009
9:29 pm
Oh and Roman Gal? Add A Bronx Tale to your list as well. And Pulp Fiction and Fight Club. Geeze what is it with you young people today?
When my kids ask to rent a movie I always point them to my dvd collection and suggest something from that. They always love whatever I suggest.
Eazy E
May 29th, 2009
9:29 pm
McFann, don’t worry about McSore. Thats how middle school boys show interest in girls.
Steve from OH
May 29th, 2009
9:30 pm
Best line of that film comes courtesy of Mr. L.L. Cool J: [angrily] “You ate my bird.”
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
9:30 pm
C’s I G–
Yeah…he s’posed to be.
0-4 with a K…better luck tomorrow, kid!
David O'Brien
May 29th, 2009
9:30 pm
Unlike, say, Dave Delucci, I think Jim Edmonds could actually help the Braves. Signing him would make some sense, since it’d be a low- to no-risk proposition. If he’s got nothing left, you dump him and make another move, a trade, before the deadline.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
9:31 pm
McFann, that’s insane, that Weiters update. Hope it’s not that crazy with Tommy, but at least a pitcher actually is doing something every minute (for half the game).
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
9:32 pm
E–
I’l quote Barney Fife again: “Wull, I ain’t worried about it!”
It’ll go away. Just ignore it.
RHR
May 29th, 2009
9:32 pm
That’s just wrong, Braveheart. By the way, I’ve never seen that movie. It’s supposed to be a comedy, right?
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
9:32 pm
I’m Gonna Bring Up the Trade for Shane Victorino or Jayson Werth Bandwagon…!
Who’s On Board The HOOOOOOTRAIIIINNNNNNN?????
We need a Centerfielder, We Need a Leadoff Hitter, We Need More Speed…Shane Victorino Fits All Needs, Plus Jason Werth can run as well
Plus I love his grittyness, and his GO-ALL-OUT attitude which is what this team needs BAD!
Philly Needs some Pitching, Myers is Hurt… Trade Anyone other than our top 3 and Hanson…
Even though trades amongst rivals is rare, especially during the season but Something needs to be done NOW!!!
Frank Wren, Please Stand Up!
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
9:33 pm
Elvis–
Yeah, it is. I mean, give the poor kid a break! Let him play for a while and see what he cann do. Sheesh…
JAKE
May 29th, 2009
9:33 pm
frenchy bomb! I’m with it man, back to back w/ the kid!
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
9:34 pm
Tomahawkin–
Not MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Sorry.
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
9:34 pm
Good Call on Edmonds D.O.B. especilly about being the stop-gap before the trade deadline
Sign Edmonds and Send K-Fer Down to AAA for More Seasoning…
Tomas
May 29th, 2009
9:35 pm
Luke Scott is hitting the cover of the ball right now. He had 23 homers last year, granted in Baltimore candem yards a serious hitters ball park. But he doesn’t hit lefties particularly well in an already lefty heavy lineup.
I hope that if Wren does trade for a bat, he trades for a right handed bat. That’s pretty tough right now considering the majority of rumored OF’s available are left handed and play left field not right.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
May 29th, 2009
9:35 pm
McCann was 2-3 with a walk and an RBI in his major league debut. He’s just that good!
TnBrian
May 29th, 2009
9:37 pm
It’s obvious Wren is gettin edgy with the offense and how they need to help out all this good pitching we have going. Edmonds would be fine IF Escobar can stay healthy and Chipper can just stay off the DL.
Braveheart
May 29th, 2009
9:37 pm
RHR, Steve, I don’t know what Deep Blue Sea was supposed to be, but that scene with Samuel L. Jackson getting eaten by the shark just as he’s getting into one of his patented, screaming at the top of his lung sermons is one of the funniest movie moments I’ve ever seen ….. right up there for me with Brad Pitt getting nailed by the car in Meet Joe Black.
JD
May 29th, 2009
9:37 pm
Did anybody just see that replay of Adam Dunn throwing the ball about 2 feet (literally)??
freshd
May 29th, 2009
9:38 pm
DOB, With all the infield injuries, is there a chance the braves would trade for guy like Jeff Keppinger, who can lay several positions and is a good righthanded hitter.
freshd
May 29th, 2009
9:38 pm
play
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
9:38 pm
While were At It Sign Barroid Bonds to hit 4th and use loaf as our #1 pinch hitter…He can do no worse than Loaf in the clean-up spot and he probably plays better D than loaf given his knees have gone out on him
Desperate times call for Desperate Measures!
JD
May 29th, 2009
9:38 pm
McCann was 2-3 with a walk and an RBI in his major league debut. He’s just that good!
Not to be a Debbie Downer, but Schafer was 2/3 with a homerun.
Bravesfan
May 29th, 2009
9:39 pm
Deep Blue Sea might be a goofy movie but it did a good job at killing off main characters and not being too predictable.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
May 29th, 2009
9:40 pm
Schafer is not just that good in his rookie year.
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
9:40 pm
Oh yeah, KJ leading off again, WTF! Bobby, Not Good!
Kevin McGlinchy
May 29th, 2009
9:41 pm
DOB: agree completely re: Edmonds. Have you heard anything about 1) whether or not Jimmy is even in anything close to baseball shape, or 2) whether anyone in the Braves FO is considering signing him?
Cameron
May 29th, 2009
9:42 pm
Haha same old sh*t kelly johnson leading off.. and of course striking out haha
Braveheart
May 29th, 2009
9:42 pm
Brad Pitt getting nailed by a car like McCann getting nailed by Victorino:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hkdc-xAQ64
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
9:42 pm
freshd, that was one funny typo.
BravesFanChris24
May 29th, 2009
9:43 pm
Yunel is in, good. Didn’t look good running though.
Vinings Jim
May 29th, 2009
9:43 pm
JD – Adam Dunn is the greatest outfielder in baseball, regardless of his inability to throw (or catch … or run). Please cease disparaging this paragon of outfielding excellence.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
May 29th, 2009
9:44 pm
Jeff Keppinger, who can lay several positions
He’s just that good.
Goldenglove002
May 29th, 2009
9:44 pm
Looked like Garland was trying to throw a knuckleball to first
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
9:44 pm
Garland just pulled a Chuck “New Kids On Knoblauch” error…
We got to take advantage…
Braveheart
May 29th, 2009
9:44 pm
Yeah, Delucci would be a very cheap imitation of Edmonds on the Braves just like Delucci’s ex Gina Lee Nolin was a very cheap imitation of Pamela Anderson on Baywatch
RHR
May 29th, 2009
9:45 pm
Uh. Yunel is clearly not ready to play.
Tomas
May 29th, 2009
9:45 pm
Jim Edmonds would be a cheap option, really don’t think it would work, but he’d be cheap. But like I said before this team can’t afford to add more lefties to the lineup, unless Bobby platoons with Frenchy. But that would also mean the Braves need to send someone down to make room. And right now it would be either a pitcher or Greg Norton.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
9:46 pm
Phils are outhitting the Nats 15 to 6, but winning by one run. Gotta be some teeth gritting in Philly tonight….
RHR
May 29th, 2009
9:47 pm
That’s a grown man move right there.
MariettaDerek
May 29th, 2009
9:47 pm
That AB by Chip was definitely double pits to chesty.
Interested Observer
May 29th, 2009
9:47 pm
Seriously, if Escobar can’t run any better than that, he has no business being on the field.
scott
May 29th, 2009
9:48 pm
DOB, are you a Jamey Johnson fan? Going to hear him, Luke Bryan and Brantley Gilbert tomorrow in Rome. Should be good times. What say you.
Let’s give Jimmy Baseball a shot to get some time with the squad in CF and helping out Frenchy and then reevaluate around the break if we are still around the top.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
May 29th, 2009
9:48 pm
That Chipper hit was just that good.
cricket
May 29th, 2009
9:48 pm
Yunel would have scored if he had taken 2nd on the error. Hope nothing’s wrong with him.
Vinings Jim
May 29th, 2009
9:48 pm
B Mac could help Chipper by hitting one out to eliminate the need to run.
RHR
May 29th, 2009
9:49 pm
cricket he’s clearly not ready to be out there…I mean, he’s jogging to base. I know we need him but…not good.
N8
May 29th, 2009
9:50 pm
“oh yeah, we’ve had such success by rushing Schafer up through the minors, a guy similar to Gorkys who has been rated as the better prospect for the most part. Lacking much sense to me dude.” nolie
Hmmm. Per 162 minor league games played (Schafer only has 63 more minor league games played than Gorkys (so in about 2 months they will have played about the same amount of minor leage games), Schafer averaged 15 HR per 162 games played. Gorkys has averaged about 7. Schafer averaged about 26 SB (while averaging being caught 14 times – not a great ratio). Gorkys meanwhile, has averaged 52 SB’s per 162 games played and gets caught about 12 times every 162 games).
Batting average in minors was .270 for Schafer with an OBP of .339 compared to Gorkys batting .290 with a .352 OBP. Not much difference.
But clearly, the speed is on Gorky’s side.
Last year, in 84 games at AA, Schafer hit .269 with an OBP of .378 (clearly he had plate discipline in the minors), with 10 HR and 51 RBI. (which “pro-rates” to about 20/100 in the HR/RBI dept.) Not bad at all.
Gorkys, in AA, is currently hitting .324 with an OBP of .375. But here’s the kicker.
In 320 minor league games, Gorkys has struck out 220 times (.68 times per game). In 383 minor league games, Schafer struck out 358 times (.93 times per game). So every 3 games, Schafer is gonna have about 3 K’s. Gorkys would have around 2.
Tell me that Schafer “putting the ball in play” 15-20 more times in the season’s first 47 games, wouldn’t have made a difference somewhere along the line?
Oh yeah. According to Shaun, an out is an out, right? Schafer (just like Francoeur) doesn’t have the power output to justify the K’s. Adam Dunn does. Ryan Howard does. Gorman Thomas did. Mike Schmidt did. Dale Murphy did.
I stand by what I stated. IMO, though a month or two worth of games behind Jordan’s “resume” of minor league games, Gorkys appears to be better prepared to not fail as badly as Schafer has so far.
Argue away.
Vinings Jim
May 29th, 2009
9:50 pm
Oy!
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
9:50 pm
Another Fcking DP!!!
AWFense Blows!!!
JD
May 29th, 2009
9:50 pm
That ump just about punched McCann with his out call.
Shamus Thacker
May 29th, 2009
9:50 pm
Wish Brian Jordan were 20 again, and playing safety for the Falcons.
Wish Brian Jordan would retire from broadcasting.
Couch Tater
May 29th, 2009
9:51 pm
Roman Gal – Your post about Disney Classics and the moniker McCannabis reminded of my college days and seeing this…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOK-sSmO-mU&feature=related
Tony Montana
May 29th, 2009
9:51 pm
Say hello to my little… DP.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
May 29th, 2009
9:51 pm
That double play was just that good.
Tomas
May 29th, 2009
9:52 pm
That would be cool if an ump punches a player calling an out.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
9:52 pm
Get Escobar out of there. Geez, one of the few things you can count on Bobby for is protecting injuries. What the?
David O'Brien
May 29th, 2009
9:53 pm
Ate an entire order of three crispy-shrimp tacos while watching that Chipper at-bat from the suites level here. Kid you not. That was a long at-bat. (Plus, the shrimp tacos are small. Good, but small.)
Goldenglove002
May 29th, 2009
9:53 pm
Oy, looks like the bottom of the lineup is scooting itslef up towards the top. DP’s, some sort of contagious disease.
N8
May 29th, 2009
9:55 pm
“Jeff Francoeur, you couldn’t go 4 for 4 playing Guitar Hero with Helen Keller.”
To quote Ron Burgandy:
“I don’t know what it means. I’ll be honest, I don’t think anyone knows what it means…. That doesn’t even make sense.”
Either way. I laughed, so it must be funny, right?
Shamus Thacker
May 29th, 2009
9:56 pm
Musta been funny in the middle of the woods N8….
freshd
May 29th, 2009
9:56 pm
Francoeur 3,Schafer 2, Anderson O Homeruns, Fulltime players
ANDREW JONES 5 HR Part time player
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
9:57 pm
N8, yeah, I gotta little over-extended on that anecdote.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
May 29th, 2009
9:58 pm
DOB, you should’a had the Johnny: it’s three of our founder’s favorites on the same plate. Why pick when you can have it all?
bravesgirlnc
May 29th, 2009
9:59 pm
Crap, Derek’s back
foster Sheltie
May 29th, 2009
10:00 pm
ARF ARF pant pant slobber
Doc Holiday
May 29th, 2009
10:00 pm
DOB,
You might be right about Edmunds, but almost a thrid of the season is gone, how long would you try Jim before deciding is time to dump him too? 1 month? That could be risky. I like your observation, but I think braves have waited too long and cant take anymore risks, the next move has to be a good move, not another risk, IMO.
BravesFanChris24
May 29th, 2009
10:00 pm
Well, looks like GA is starting to heat up.
David O'Brien
May 29th, 2009
10:00 pm
GA stung that ball.
BravesFanChris24
May 29th, 2009
10:00 pm
Obviously of course ~_~
i cant take it anymore
May 29th, 2009
10:00 pm
Luke Scott???
Who said that you can’t trust a guy with two first names??
it make have been the espresso oak aged imperial yeti stout…
JD
May 29th, 2009
10:00 pm
Boog: He needs more extra base hits
*Garret doubles*
Let’s see him say something about Francoeur and Schafer now
Goldenglove002
May 29th, 2009
10:01 pm
Freshd, no doubt about it that our OF needs some HR’s, but I can’t manage to compare it to Andruw. He is someone that only hits bombs when he gets a hit, and he’s playing in Texas, which is the best HR hitters park outside of the new Yankee Stadium. I would expect nothing less from hhim as a part time player in a park like that.
BigMacAttack
May 29th, 2009
10:01 pm
“ANDREW JONES 5 HR Part time player”
the only possible explanation is that he juicing again … or since he’s away from TP, he’s actually getting help from what we like to call “A Hitting Coach” instead of “that guy over there whose only advice ever has been to keep your eye on the ball” (aka TP)
TnBrian
May 29th, 2009
10:02 pm
Ate an entire box of $5 pizza and a 25cent check cola…huh?
BravesFanChris24
May 29th, 2009
10:02 pm
KOTCHMAN!
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
10:02 pm
Hey, hey, hey, the boys from L.A.!
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
10:02 pm
McCann was wearing his glasses to catch in the bottom of the first, if I’m not mistaken.
scott
May 29th, 2009
10:03 pm
By GA I assume y’all mean GA Bulldogs and that 24-8 ass whuppin they put on the Buckeyes today.
bgvt
May 29th, 2009
10:03 pm
GA has now hit safely in his last 7 games and in 14 of his last 15. But, that is only his second extra base hit in those 15 games (both doubles). Maybe he is warming up, finally.
N8
May 29th, 2009
10:03 pm
Not watching the game (listening), are they pushing it with Escobar? Seems kind of silly to not DL him retroactive to the last time he played and roll with it, rather than aggravate it, and the be without him for two full weeks?
Or is he fine?
Carrabba's Italian Grill
May 29th, 2009
10:03 pm
Does McFann like McDonald’s Big Mac hamburgers?
You know, with McCann’s nicknames and all….
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
10:03 pm
Rally Killer Time!
RHR
May 29th, 2009
10:03 pm
Annnndddd here comes the 7,8, and 9 hitters aka out 1, 2, and 3.
Mark Twine
May 29th, 2009
10:04 pm
FRENCHY 4 PREZ
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
10:04 pm
Good golly miss molly.
BravesFanChris24
May 29th, 2009
10:04 pm
FRANCOEUR!
Goldenglove002
May 29th, 2009
10:04 pm
RBI for Frenchy! he has risen again!
Shamus Thacker
May 29th, 2009
10:04 pm
Maybe Boog will say Francoeur and Schafer need a Gwinnett vacation.
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
10:04 pm
About Fcking Time Francoeur! Nice
Carrabba's Italian Grill
May 29th, 2009
10:04 pm
OMG he’s figured it out!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111
RHR
May 29th, 2009
10:04 pm
N8, he can’t run. Like…at all.
Way to prove me wrong, Jeff. I’ll take it!
Rob in Mobile
May 29th, 2009
10:04 pm
DOB, like your 9:30 post. Edmonds won’t be the same guy who averaged 30 HR all those years, but I’d bet, at major league minimum, his numbers would easily outpace Frenchy’s and Schafer’s. And if he doesn’t work out, no harm, no foul.
Jon Garland
May 29th, 2009
10:05 pm
I’m a chump.
Shamus Thacker
May 29th, 2009
10:05 pm
Frenchy teases us occasionally
cricket
May 29th, 2009
10:05 pm
3 nice ABs – hit it where they pitch it.
Jim Edmonds
May 29th, 2009
10:05 pm
Get it through yall heads im not signing with the braves
Bravesfan
May 29th, 2009
10:06 pm
Sitting there watching Frenchy bat, I wasn’t thinking “don’t screw up”. I was thinking “come on Frenchy!”. I’m still pulling for you Frenchy.
JD
May 29th, 2009
10:06 pm
Maybe Chipper and Yunel should call Goldberg & Osborne.
Garland
May 29th, 2009
10:06 pm
If I give up a hit to both Francoeur and Schafer in one inning, I’m taking up golf.
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
10:06 pm
McFann-
You appear to be correct my dear…went back and checked and Mac was wearing the glasses to catch
BravesFanChris24
May 29th, 2009
10:07 pm
Schafer
D-Backs Defense
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
10:07 pm
Nice, About time we get some breaks!!!
RHR
May 29th, 2009
10:07 pm
I said all the same things y’all are now saying about Edmonds about Andruw in spring training…and yet…
Way to go, K’fer!
Jeff321
May 29th, 2009
10:07 pm
Schafer comes through!
JD
May 29th, 2009
10:07 pm
That was a cute little barrel role by the 2B
Goldenglove002
May 29th, 2009
10:07 pm
wow, that was almost a great play by the 2B. Good placement from Schafer
Jon Garland
May 29th, 2009
10:07 pm
Looks like you’re due tonight, boys. I hope you enjoy the victory.
Boo
May 29th, 2009
10:07 pm
With bases loaded…no stupid bunt! Woo-hoo!
Bravesfan
May 29th, 2009
10:07 pm
OMG, I think I might have died and gone to fan heaven. They’ve been perfect this inning.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
10:07 pm
D-backs gonna outsuck us? YES!
Jerry Holcombe
May 29th, 2009
10:08 pm
Who are these players we are seeing? I bet they are body snatchers,
MariettaDerek
May 29th, 2009
10:08 pm
4 straight hits? That’s DP to C for sure.
JD
May 29th, 2009
10:08 pm
The air’s really dry in Arizona. Guess McCann’s not worried about them fogging up here?
David O'Brien
May 29th, 2009
10:08 pm
Scott: Jamey Johnson’s really strong, man. One of the few young guys doing real country, hard country, the “outlaw” kind. Love it. His That Lonesome Song CD was one of my favorites from 2008, listened to it alot driving around during spring training. I went back and got his first CD — it’s good, though not as raw or edgy or whatever as the second one.
Bill
May 29th, 2009
10:08 pm
No other manager in MLB would keep a rookie batting .200 in the lineup EVERYDAY. I think he has only missed 3-4 innings all season. At least move him around in the batting order. No other manager in MLB would do a lot of things that Bobby does. He is partly to blame for the downfall of A Jones (letting him get away with everything) and a few other players. I am sure he also made the decision about J Anderson. Nothing is going to change until we get new leadership. The Braves are what they are – a 500 team at best. If you think about the whole situation, it is really sad and it looks like the only thing we have to look forward to is the return of T Glavine. Cannot wait until he gets back on board. Bobby will freak out trying to figure out what to do after he pitches his 4-5 innings.
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
10:08 pm
Double J we need a bloop hit…Please
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
10:08 pm
Just swing hard, JJ, a strike out is okay here.
JD
May 29th, 2009
10:08 pm
there* not here
BravesFanChris24
May 29th, 2009
10:08 pm
Jurrjens
bgvt
May 29th, 2009
10:08 pm
Wow….and a few people on this blog mentioned the Braves signing Garland. Not impressed so far.
Vinings Jim
May 29th, 2009
10:08 pm
JJ!! JJ!!
MariettaDerek
May 29th, 2009
10:08 pm
HAHAHAH! DP TO C!
Goldenglove002
May 29th, 2009
10:08 pm
JJJ!
oh man, triple!
BravesFanChris24
May 29th, 2009
10:08 pm
D-Backs Defense
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
10:09 pm
Or a double.
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
10:09 pm
Double J!!!!
There We GO!!!!!!
Lovely!!!
cricket
May 29th, 2009
10:09 pm
JJJ has taken matters in his own hands finally
David O'Brien
May 29th, 2009
10:09 pm
J.J. saying, I’ll make sure I get enough run support tonight, even if I have to do it myself.
Jeff321
May 29th, 2009
10:09 pm
Ha, looks like the D-Backs have taken over the Braves crappy defensive play!
Jon Garland
May 29th, 2009
10:09 pm
What did I tell you?
You look like you’re going to the World Series because of me.
bravesphanatic004
May 29th, 2009
10:09 pm
that a baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Interested Observer
May 29th, 2009
10:09 pm
Ha. They were trying to have Schafer sacrifice ahead of the pitcher until there were two strikes. I’m sure glad they don’t want to ruin his confidence by giving him a day or two off.
RHR
May 29th, 2009
10:09 pm
Just take the K, Jair. Don’t even mess with that shoulder. Just stand there …. hey wait. LMAO a freakin triple on the error. Wow. Are we playing ourself tonight? Looks like it.
Tom O'Hawke
May 29th, 2009
10:09 pm
McFann–
I was shocked to see that you said “butthead”. Young lady, we have to stop that kind of language now, or pretty soon you’ll be swearing worse than RHR. In the words of one of your favorites, and mine, “we have to nip it, nip it in the bud”.–(Mr. Fife)
JD
May 29th, 2009
10:09 pm
Am I just being a pessimist, or does anybody else see this production has less to do with the Braves offense and more to do with the Diamondbacks’ screw ups?
Rob in Mobile
May 29th, 2009
10:10 pm
Way to show ‘em how it’s done, JJ!
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
10:10 pm
WoW!!!! Double J has out-hit the AWfense on the entire roadtrip, we’ll take it!
bravesphanatic004
May 29th, 2009
10:10 pm
why is kelly leading off again???
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
10:10 pm
wow…not going to complain but…this is very Twilight Zone weird
TnBrian
May 29th, 2009
10:10 pm
Finally, I can sleep snuggley in my cozy bed tonight now that the Braves are catching some breaks.
Jake W.
May 29th, 2009
10:10 pm
JJ doing it himself. I guess we can thank TP for that hit. If you’re gonna blame him for the bad give him credit for the good.
Boo
May 29th, 2009
10:10 pm
Oof, KJ man…it’s Jon Garland.
bravesgirlnc
May 29th, 2009
10:11 pm
Yes~!
Goldenglove002
May 29th, 2009
10:11 pm
shut up JD, we’re enjoying this
SoWeGa Fanatic
May 29th, 2009
10:11 pm
Holy moly, it’s raining runs!
N8
May 29th, 2009
10:11 pm
DOB, did you ever check out that Kris Krstofferson interview (which was done by Ethan Hawke) that was in Rolling Stone a month or so ago? Dude’s got some interesting takes on life in general.
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
10:11 pm
JD
You are correct after seeing the last 2 outs and not getting the run homw, WTF!
RHR
May 29th, 2009
10:11 pm
OK Yunel looked better running there.
Bravesfan
May 29th, 2009
10:11 pm
Chipper belting one would be icing on the cake.
Boo
May 29th, 2009
10:11 pm
Escobar still swinging at first pitches.
AndyC
May 29th, 2009
10:11 pm
Two poor AB’s for KJ and Yunel.
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
10:12 pm
TOM
Hey! How you been? I’ve missed you
Goldenglove002
May 29th, 2009
10:12 pm
Alright, McCann, perfect time for a 3 run knock.
Ryan in TN
May 29th, 2009
10:13 pm
Why does everybody gripe about Escobars at bats he is our best hitter with runners in scoring position?
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
10:13 pm
Man That Ball Died!!!
Jon Garland
May 29th, 2009
10:13 pm
I can hear that sycophant Boog from down here. Yeah. He caught it, Boog. Don’t lose control of your bodily fluids.
Goldenglove002
May 29th, 2009
10:14 pm
I almost called it. Thought that one was gone, but hey, we got 4.
Is the wind blowing in DOB?
RHR
May 29th, 2009
10:14 pm
Who is griping about Escobar’s at bats?
Bravesfan
May 29th, 2009
10:14 pm
Now that’s what being patient at the plate does for you. They gave us a free one but the others were earned.
Jake W.
May 29th, 2009
10:14 pm
“Escobar still swinging at first pitches”
I know, I mean its not like he’s one of the best hitters in the league with runners in scoring position or something. I think the guy knows what he’s doing.
Tomas
May 29th, 2009
10:14 pm
Texas has a large supply of outfielders. Marlon Byrd, Nelson Cruz, Andruw Jones, Josh Hamilton, and a guy named Murphy. They all hit, maybe they’d be looking to deal one of them(obviously not Hamilton or Cruz).
Minnesota also has a large supply of outfielders. Michael Cuddyer, Carlos Gomez, Denard Span, Delmon Young, and Jason Kubel. Delmon Young is kind of their Jeff Franceour, but he has always had a tremendous power potential, and has hit around 300 the last few years. He also has a cannon comparable to Frenchy’s.
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
10:15 pm
JD was correct…
The Arizona defense made the Atlanta Awfense look good
It seems like Our Pitchers have more plate discipline and therefore Hit better than our regular position players
David O'Brien
May 29th, 2009
10:15 pm
Goldenglove: Not much wind to speak of tonight.
JD
May 29th, 2009
10:16 pm
Boog kind of reminds me of Kevin James.
cricket
May 29th, 2009
10:16 pm
4 runs are great but should’ve driven JJJ in with no outs.
Mark Twine
May 29th, 2009
10:16 pm
Sutton and Grace are an awesome play by play combo.
Goldenglove002
May 29th, 2009
10:17 pm
thought so, man that ball just died.
Canadian Braves Fan
May 29th, 2009
10:17 pm
agreed cricket and that is whats killed them all year so far
PWHjort
May 29th, 2009
10:18 pm
DOB,
Sign Jim Edmonds to do what? I mean, what does he bring to the table? I just don’t see how he upgrades our team. People say he can play center, and I guess he “can” play center, but it’s not like he can play center well. He was horrible in the field at Wrigley last year, barely passable. No way he’d be able to handle center at the Ted. And he doesn’t hit left-handed pitching that well, so you’re basically looking at replacing Garret Anderson with Jim Edmonds. Is that an upgrade? I doubt it. Probably not a downgrade, but I can’t imagine it’d be much of an upgrade. Or he replaces Francoeur in right. And I don’t imagine that’s much of an upgrade either. His range is so limited any additional contribution he makes with the bat he probably gives back in the field. Or maybe we bring him on as a LH-Bench Bat. Which I’m not opposed to. He’d probably be more effective than Greg Norton. But I don’t think Edmonds helps us as a regular. I just don’t see it.
RHR
May 29th, 2009
10:18 pm
Loaf with a pose lol
Richie
May 29th, 2009
10:18 pm
I know we are supposed to be looking for bats to assist the offense, but does anyone think the Braves could and/or should make a run at Cliff Lee? I would love to see us add a lefty to our rotation. What do you all think it would take for a Lee package?
Paul Lentz
May 29th, 2009
10:19 pm
Franceour’s at-bat just proved my point. If he gets a hit, it is a weak single to right. While the RBI hit gives the Braves a 1-0 lead, it doesnt mean that Franceour “has turned it around”. The odds were in Franceour’s favor of eventually getting a hit for an RBI at some point. However, in most cases, when Franceour hits it to right field, he ends up grounding out. The few hits that Franceour has gotten in the last month, have been weak singles to right. No power, no home runs, no hits off the wall…nothing but weak singles to right.
Jair Jurrgens “pulls” the ball down the right field line to knock in two runs. And he has a bad shoulder when it comes to swinging, lol. Take note Franceour.
braves phanatic
May 29th, 2009
10:19 pm
are they seriously talking about chairs again? i mean, i know the braves have been playing some uninteresting baseball lately but cmon dudes…..yall are better than that.
Tom O'Hawke
May 29th, 2009
10:19 pm
Hey! How you been? I’ve missed you
LA Woman, Hey? OK. I can’t blame you.
Shane
May 29th, 2009
10:19 pm
Id get Escobar and Chipper out of there if we get a lead
BravesFanChris24
May 29th, 2009
10:20 pm
Who was that muscle guy on the D-Backs broadcast?
Paul Lentz
May 29th, 2009
10:20 pm
Tonight would have been a good night to start Martin Prado in right field. With Escobar back at short tonight, Hernandez can be the back up infielder. If someone on the infield got hurt during the game, then Prado could move to the infield and then Franceour could be inserted in right. I feel that having Prado’s bat in the line-up would really help the Braves. Franceour basically is an automatic out.
BravesFanChris24
May 29th, 2009
10:20 pm
In the stands I mean.
Canadian Braves Fan
May 29th, 2009
10:20 pm
richie , ARE YOU KIDDING? starting pitching is NOT the problem
Bravesfan
May 29th, 2009
10:21 pm
Honestly, Cox looked like one of those old farts yelling at kids to get off his lawn when they panned to him after ball four.
The Coalition for Betty Lonely to Be the Blog's Song
May 29th, 2009
10:21 pm
Come on DOB, make Betty Lonely your blog song tomorrow.
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
10:21 pm
Tom-
I was hoping you’d be aroud for these late night games…seemed right up your alley
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
10:22 pm
I…wanted…an RBI double…BMAC!!
Tom O’Hawke–
Hey! How’s it going?
Yeah, I’m sorry about that…that’s the worst you’ll read from me, I promise! Hey, good quote, though…
cabravesfan–
Yep! Not sure if he’s wearing them this inning…
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
10:22 pm
Richie, Our Starting Pitching has been Great…The AWFense Needs to be Addressed Nuff Said!
Richie
May 29th, 2009
10:22 pm
I also think we need a bonafide leadoff hitter. Someone who is used to and comfortable setting the table for the offense? Do you think we should make a run at Pierre, Bourn or Taveras? I would have suggested Figgins but I feel the Angels are going to make a run now that Vlad is back there. We would move Anderson to the bench and DFA Norton. And go after DeRosa. Thoughts?
AndyC
May 29th, 2009
10:22 pm
Sometimes when they show Bobby getting mad in the dugout he looks like an old man that is yelling at some punk kids to get out of his yard.
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
10:23 pm
Actually I like the Idea of Going all out to get Sizemore…Power plus speed package is what this team needs!
Jake W.
May 29th, 2009
10:23 pm
“The Arizona defense made the Atlanta Awfense look good”
The offense has been bad but give credit where credit is due. Big Error by Parra I think but GA got a double, Kotchman a hit, Francoeur a hit, and JJ a hit. Schafer put the ball in play instead of striking out which gave him a chance to get on base.
How Flat-Earthers Think About Baseball
May 29th, 2009
10:24 pm
I know, I mean its not like he’s one of the best hitters in the league with runners in scoring position or something.
Wow, something more to do with luck than skill.
There are no such thing as clutch hitters. Stop the nonsense.
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
10:25 pm
McFann-
judging by what looks like glare on his face, I would say he is wearing them
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
10:25 pm
Richie
No To Juan Pierre, His defense sucks and his arm is worse than a High Schooler
I like the Options of Taveras and Bourne…They are cheap options which wouldn’t cost us a lot via trades
But I’d Rather have Shane Victorino and Nellie (Nelson) Cruz
Richie
May 29th, 2009
10:25 pm
I know the starting pitching has been really good, I agree on that. However, it does help to have a good lefty in our rotation, Imagine putting him between Lowe and Jurrgens or between JJ and Javy. I know you would all agree on this would be a really good move.
BravesFanChris24
May 29th, 2009
10:26 pm
YAY!
Got him at the plate!
Goldenglove002
May 29th, 2009
10:26 pm
well, not always perfect for JJ.
Great job by Schafer to play that ball correctly
JD
May 29th, 2009
10:26 pm
It’s almost as if the Diamondbacks feel bad for us and they’re trying to give us this game.
Good throw, Kelly.
David O'Brien
May 29th, 2009
10:26 pm
Schafer played that one perfectly off the wall, finally. Stayed back and let it come to him on the carom.
Jake W.
May 29th, 2009
10:26 pm
Wow, he’s slow.
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
10:26 pm
Yea We will take that…! Good Play on the Carom by K-Fer!!! Finally!
Bravesfan
May 29th, 2009
10:26 pm
Wow.. nice combo. Schafer actually played that ball well and Mac actually blocked the line.
cricket
May 29th, 2009
10:26 pm
WOW !! nice play
RHR
May 29th, 2009
10:26 pm
WHAT AN ARM! WOW! I don’t care how old he is that was a grown man move right there. WOW.
Jeff321
May 29th, 2009
10:26 pm
Schafer is involved in another running getting nailed at the plate, eh? I wonder if Frenchy is just a tad bit jealous the kid is stealing his thunder..
Jon Garland
May 29th, 2009
10:26 pm
SHYT!
Richie
May 29th, 2009
10:26 pm
Tomahawkin
I’d like those guys as well but you know those 2 arent being moved
Vinings Jim
May 29th, 2009
10:26 pm
Wow – Jordan played a ball off the wall perfectly! He is learning. And great job by KJ and Mac!
JD
May 29th, 2009
10:27 pm
And that was good to see how Schaf played it off the wall. We’ve seen him get burned by wall plays before.
Then again….when the ball hits that high off the wall, I don’t even think Jordan thinks he has a chance to catch it.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
10:27 pm
Way to go Bravos. That’s more like it.
Wide Right
May 29th, 2009
10:27 pm
did Tracy just completely ignore the 3rd base coach with the stop sign there?
Paul Lentz
May 29th, 2009
10:27 pm
Getting rid of Franceour’s remaining $2 mil in salary, combined with getting out of paying Glavine the $3.5 mil he would be due if he is added to the roster and plays the rest of the year….would free up $5.5 mil to go towards making a trade for a right handed corner outfield bat. If Glavine, at best, can give you 5-6 innings…..why not continue to throw Medlen out there and if he continues to struggle, call up Tommy Hanson.
Damn, what a relay home. Great throws from both Schafer and Kelly. Nice to see McCann hold on to the throw (just kidding, I’m a big fan of McCann).
A-Ville Ranger
May 29th, 2009
10:28 pm
First let me make one thing clear, I like and respect Terry Pendleton.He may even make a good manager some day..but.Yes the ”but” rears it’s ugly head ( so to speak ). Bottom line is TP just hasn’t proved to be a good hitting coach for The Bravos. I think it’s time to judge him by results..it’s time for a change.
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
10:28 pm
HA!! He is OUT!!!!
Was that good enough for y’all?
Wide Right
May 29th, 2009
10:28 pm
nevermind
Mark Twine
May 29th, 2009
10:28 pm
too bad turner field doesent have 300 foot high center field wall so schafer cant try to be like spiderman
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
10:28 pm
Stinking Mets just won.
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
10:28 pm
Who da hell is standing that close to film a Rattlesnake, “The late Jack Hannah”?
SoWeGa Fanatic
May 29th, 2009
10:28 pm
JJ’s era has ballooned to 2.14, oh woe…
Jon Garland
May 29th, 2009
10:28 pm
Why can’t my boys trust me, man? I coulda knocked both them fools in. Why we gotta send a slow-a$$ man to the plate when they got a batting beast of a pitcher waitin’ to pounce?
Steve from OH
May 29th, 2009
10:28 pm
Charlie Morton with a complete-game shutout for Gwinnett tonight…7H, 1BB, 7K. ERA stands at a robust 2.51.
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
10:29 pm
cabravesfan–
Yeah, he was wearing them.
Tom O'Hawke
May 29th, 2009
10:29 pm
cabravesfan–
I meant to put a smiley face at the end of my last statement. Didn’t want it to seem so conceited.
McFann–
As I type this, McCann tags their runner out trying to score. I know that makes you smile.
I’m sorry about the eagle website I gave you. I knew they liked fish. Never knew turtles were a part of their diet.
VJ–
If you’re still out there, the rumors of my death were greatly exaggerated!
JD
May 29th, 2009
10:29 pm
Bottom line is TP just hasn’t proved to be a good hitting coach for The Bravos. I think it’s time to judge him by results..it’s time for a change.
What?!? That’s heresy on this blog! Everybody loves Pendleton here.
David O'Brien
May 29th, 2009
10:29 pm
Garret just came very close to his first homer on that foul to right. He’s hitting balls hard.
PWHjort
May 29th, 2009
10:29 pm
Maybe the defense is helping us tonight, but the D-Backs defense gave us no help last night, they made some spectacular plays. Schafer is starting to look like a bona-fide veteran defender in center. Now, if we can just get that bat going….
JD
May 29th, 2009
10:29 pm
I highly doubt that all these Braves listen to music on their phones.
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
10:30 pm
Tom-
I would never think that! I would have responded the same way to you
Jake W.
May 29th, 2009
10:31 pm
“There are no such thing as clutch hitters. Stop the nonsense.”
Um, tell me where in that statement I said clutch? Just looking at the stats buddy. One of the best hitters in the league with runners in scoring position. Call it what you want.
Jeff321
May 29th, 2009
10:31 pm
Kotchman will lead this team in hits!
Vinings Jim
May 29th, 2009
10:31 pm
Tom O – good to have you back, although I suspect I’ll soon be going to record mode (I’m a bit under the weather, and just took something (OTC – legal) that will probably knock me out soon).
Chop Chop
May 29th, 2009
10:31 pm
Jon Garland is a hit giving up machine.
Paul Lentz
May 29th, 2009
10:32 pm
See…another weak pop-up to the ride side for Franceour. No power, no driving the ball.
Steve from OH
May 29th, 2009
10:33 pm
PWH, the bat will come, like scoots said earlier today (last blog). He’s a rookie guys, don’t forget. He’s gonna struggle, whether it be now or after some seasoning at AAA. How often do you see guys come up and light the world on fire in their first two months? Take Adam Jones, a guy a lot of people want…he’s a stud this year, and was a top prospect for a while, but last year he OPSed .711 in his first full season, after TWO partial seasons before. Patience folks, he’s got the tools. He’ll learn how to use them eventually. And unlike Frenchy, he knows how to take a walk.
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
10:33 pm
Richie
Nellie Cruz in left, Victorino in Center and Heyward in RF
Man I’m living a Fantasy…I might as well be banging Mariah and Erin Andrews…
Anyways back to reality…
It may be a hard pill to swallow but If Heyward and B. Jones are playing well a month from now we need to bring them up…
The F.O. was Cheap addressing the AWFense in the offseason so we need might need to go with the rookies, Much like we did in 2005…
glord
May 29th, 2009
10:33 pm
Man is JF’s bat slow.
Jurrjens4NLCY
May 29th, 2009
10:34 pm
“Jon Garland is a hit giving up machine.”
I’d prefer to think our lineup is a hitting machine
RHR
May 29th, 2009
10:35 pm
A WALK!? NO WAY! lol
Hey don’t the Phillies need pitching? Let’s hope they can work out a deal for Garland.
Steve from OH
May 29th, 2009
10:35 pm
T-Hawkin’, sure, let’s get Victorino, a key player for the Phils, for our scrap pitching (Reyes, Morton) that’s not going to give them any measurable improvement over their own internal options. Sounds like a deal to me!
PWHjort
May 29th, 2009
10:36 pm
Steve From OH,
I’ve been saying that exact same thing about Schafer for about a month. To steal an over-used expression, you’re “preaching to the choir”. Needless to say, I agree. The bat will come. He’s over-matched right now, but he ain’t going to be over-matched forever. He’ll catch up. It will take time, but it will happen. And he’s going to be a pretty damn good player.
Steve from OH
May 29th, 2009
10:36 pm
RHR, wasn’t there a large contingent screaming for a Garland signing this offseason? Where they at now?
Tom O'Hawke
May 29th, 2009
10:36 pm
Jim–
I hope it’s nothing too serious. If the OTC was Southern Comfort, then I won’t worry about you too much.
I would never think that! I would have responded the same way to you”
And that, my dear, is just another thing we have in common.
BravesFanChris24
May 29th, 2009
10:36 pm
Bases Loaded
Come On KJ!
Jake W.
May 29th, 2009
10:37 pm
JJ getting respect as a hitter.
Chop Chop
May 29th, 2009
10:37 pm
I prefer to assign blame to the opposing pitcher from time to time. Nine baserunners in three innings from Garland. That is awful. It’s great for us, but we’re getting a lot of help.
Hey. He just walked Jurrjens. Impressive.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
10:37 pm
I call first pitch slam.
David O'Brien
May 29th, 2009
10:37 pm
Jair working that count. Gets a two-run double and a walk in his first two PAs. Dude wants to win.
SoWeGa Fanatic
May 29th, 2009
10:37 pm
Muscle up, KJ.
Steve from OH
May 29th, 2009
10:37 pm
PWH–it sounds like I’ve been picking on you lately! Hah, again, I’m using your post as a prompt to talk to the “kill Schafer” contingent on the blog. You’d think they’d never seen the mysterious creature called a “rookie” before…
A walk to JJ. Oy vey.
Chop Chop
May 29th, 2009
10:37 pm
How “damn good” do you think Schafer will be, PWH? Give us some hyperbole.
Goldenglove002
May 29th, 2009
10:37 pm
walk the pitcher, wow, I’m not so happy anymore knowing how bad garland is pitching.
I’m still happy, but this is somewhat of a fake happiness.
Jeff321
May 29th, 2009
10:37 pm
Garland is over 74 pitches.
BravesFanChris24
May 29th, 2009
10:38 pm
Kelly!
Jurrjens4NLCY
May 29th, 2009
10:38 pm
Man you think we could get JJ to play LF?
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
10:38 pm
By “slam,” I mean “hit.”
RHR
May 29th, 2009
10:38 pm
I don’t know, Steve. Was one of them Coach? Please say yes. lol that guy cracks me up with his melodrama. Nothing personal, I’m sure he’s a nice man..it just seems so…painful for him to be a Braves fan. Which is strangely amusing to me.
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
10:38 pm
About Fcking Time KJ….! Nice!
David O'Brien
May 29th, 2009
10:38 pm
Smart of Kelly, hits that little get-me-over first-pitch fastball after he’d walked Schafer and Jair.
Goldenglove002
May 29th, 2009
10:38 pm
sweet, clutch hitting by Kelly, lets see if we can get JJ in from 3rd this time
glord
May 29th, 2009
10:38 pm
Nice job KJ
Vinings Jim
May 29th, 2009
10:39 pm
Tom O – TheraFlu, actually – just a cold, and I’m mostly taking it so I don’t wake up too early. Wow, YUNEL!
Goldenglove002
May 29th, 2009
10:39 pm
goodbye
BravesFanChris24
May 29th, 2009
10:39 pm
Escobar!
No need to run!
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
10:39 pm
There WE GO ESCO….!!!!!
RHR
May 29th, 2009
10:39 pm
MAMA THERE GOES THAT MAN!!
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
10:39 pm
Goldenglove, even if the pitcher’s trying to give it to you, you gotta be good enough to take it. So, that’s… something.
Oh… see ya, little white ball…
Boo
May 29th, 2009
10:39 pm
Phew, does Garland stink!!!!!!!!!
Rob in Mobile
May 29th, 2009
10:39 pm
KJ!!!
Garland has 76 pitches already. The bullpen’s gonna be busy tonight. Nice hitting approach tonight, if only they did this more often……..
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
10:39 pm
good god Yunie CRUSHED THAT!
Couch Tater
May 29th, 2009
10:39 pm
WOW!
Jeff321
May 29th, 2009
10:39 pm
Now would be an excellent time for the Escobar haters to pony up a little apology action!
glord
May 29th, 2009
10:39 pm
Holy Crap
Chop Chop
May 29th, 2009
10:39 pm
That was a bomb.
What’d I say about Garland?
JD
May 29th, 2009
10:39 pm
Mind your nachos!! -Boog
hahahaha
cricket
May 29th, 2009
10:39 pm
Solution to a team’s offensive struggles – face Garland as often as possible.
Steve from OH
May 29th, 2009
10:39 pm
Let’s give Yuney the rest of the night off, eh?
Yunel Escobar
May 29th, 2009
10:39 pm
Come get in my poster, son!
Rob in Mobile
May 29th, 2009
10:40 pm
The bullpen’s gonna be busy now! Escobar……wow.
StingerSplash
May 29th, 2009
10:40 pm
Looks like the Braves have found the cure for what ails them, in the form of Jon Garland.
Where the hell has this offense been hiding all week?
JD
May 29th, 2009
10:40 pm
Did Pendleton take the day off?
Paul Lentz
May 29th, 2009
10:40 pm
Bad hip and all…Escobar CRUSHES one. Take notice Franceour. That is how you turn on a pitch. Franceour would have grounded out to the shortstop on that pitch.
Bravesfan
May 29th, 2009
10:40 pm
Patience shows dividends. Can you believe our leadoff guy just had his 3rd AB in the third inning?
Dang, Escobar unloaded on that thing.
David O'Brien
May 29th, 2009
10:40 pm
Wow. Crushed. Three-run bomb hit nearly into Friday’s restaurant.
From the lead note in my Braves notebook that I just filed while ago:
By David O’Brien
dobrien@ajc.com
Phoenix – Yunel Escobar was back in the Braves’ lineup Friday, and this time manager Bobby Cox was confident the shortstop would not be scratched.
Escobar was a late scratch Thursday after feeling lingering soreness in his right hip flexor, an injury that sidelined him for six consecutive games.
“He said he’s going to play tonight,” Cox said Friday afternoon. “I wish you could have seen him in B.P. [batting practice]. He was hitting them above Friday’s [restaurant].”
There is a Friday’s in the second seating deck above left field at Bank One Ballpark, and witnesses said Escobar hit a few tape-measure shots to that vicinity during early batting practice.
He was among the many Braves who showed up for voluntary early hitting at 2 p.m.
Jake W.
May 29th, 2009
10:40 pm
JJ is speechless right now. Embarassment of riches as they say.
Oh and Steve I remember quite a few people asking for Garland. I was thinking that to myself last inning but I won’t rag on them as I was one of the people hoping we would take a chance on Ben Sheets. Obviously I was wrong.
Jurrjens4NLCY
May 29th, 2009
10:40 pm
Wow!!! The Braves are so hit and miss when it comes to offense, we just need to spread it around
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
10:40 pm
That ball was 450 feet!!! I haven’t seen any braves go up there since A. Jones Went Up There Against Byung Hung Kimm in 2002
Its a Blowout game Now Sit Esco NOW!!!
Goldenglove002
May 29th, 2009
10:40 pm
who’s hatin on Escobar? He’s the teams best clutch hitter.
SoWeGa Fanatic
May 29th, 2009
10:40 pm
Things are looking up. And, to think some of you were dead set on acquiring Garland to anchor our staff.
RHR
May 29th, 2009
10:40 pm
Well Jim, I think you can go to bed happy now. Hope you feel better soon.
Tony Montana
May 29th, 2009
10:40 pm
All you suckas owe me some cheese, yeah?
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
10:41 pm
Feast or Famine Offense, I’m Loving the Feast!!!
braves phanatic
May 29th, 2009
10:41 pm
you love to see this but its almost like we get all of the runs out of our system in one game and the next three we score a total of two….
WE NEED CONSISTENCY.
but what a bomb by yunel! go braves!
BravesFanChris24
May 29th, 2009
10:41 pm
Escobar decided he didn’t feel like running the bases.
TnBrian
May 29th, 2009
10:41 pm
You know, on to something different for a change, I’ll give my opinion on the offense…DOB just said that Garret is putting good wood on balls(that didn’t sound right) and with Diaz clobbering lefties, that makes a decent LF deal there. Now, you get Schafer going a little and Wren can find him a good bat for RF, hey…that’s not a bad hitting team.
MERCY, Escobar’s HR had to be 450-460 ft blast!
bravesgirlnc
May 29th, 2009
10:41 pm
Way to go YUNI!!
StingerSplash
May 29th, 2009
10:41 pm
Your statistical oddity through 2 innings and change … the only hitter in the Braves lineup without a hit, so far, is the one with the best batting average, McCann.
RHR
May 29th, 2009
10:42 pm
I agree, take Yunel and Chipper out now.
glord
May 29th, 2009
10:42 pm
Are we ever going to score between 2 and 10 runs in a game? Its one or the other.
AndyC
May 29th, 2009
10:42 pm
Yunel’s going to get some all-star consideration.
PWHjort
May 29th, 2009
10:42 pm
You want hyperbole, Chop Chop? How about he’ll be so damn good he won’t ever have to swing the bat. He’ll be perpetually intentionally walked for an extended portion of his career because the thought of giving him a pitch to hit is just that scary.
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
10:42 pm
Bam I was Right on the Estimation D.O.B….
How do you like my ESP.N Skills?
glord
May 29th, 2009
10:42 pm
452 feet
Jurrjens4NLCY
May 29th, 2009
10:43 pm
452 feet for Yunel
452 Feet
May 29th, 2009
10:43 pm
Who hit me?
Chop Chop
May 29th, 2009
10:43 pm
It’s the third inning. You don’t take players out in the third inning. If things somehow go awry (that’s happened before in baseball, you know), you’re down two men early.
Rob in Mobile
May 29th, 2009
10:43 pm
Official measurement of Esco’s HR – 452 feet, courtesy of Jim Powell. Nice guess, TnBrian!!
Boo
May 29th, 2009
10:44 pm
WE NEED CONSISTENCY.
There would be consistency if the Braves could face Garland every other night, but they cannot.
Vinings Jim
May 29th, 2009
10:44 pm
RHR – you read my mind – and I’ll look forward to watching the rest of the game when I wake up.
nolie
May 29th, 2009
10:44 pm
nolie, thanks for the linkage. Good stuff. What are your thoughts on Alex White? Have you seen him pitch? Violent delivery. He just doesn’t look like he has as high of a ceiling than some of the other pitchers (EFRIM)
I’ve seen some video. I am not that high on him. Like you say, a violent delivery and he has not had as good a year as many thought he would. I like some of the high school pitchers better, but of course they would likely take longer to get to Atlanta and there is always a bit more of a gamble with HSers, but in this case a higher possible return IMO. Also have no interest in Tate, but he is a Boras client I believe so it is less likely that they will draft him I think.
Goldenglove002
May 29th, 2009
10:44 pm
AndyC, unfortunately, you are wrong. Hanley, Rollins and Reyes are all going to be well ahead in peoples minds, even though he has been way better than 1 and probably better than another. Thank ESPN for that.
Chop Chop
May 29th, 2009
10:44 pm
Close enough, PWH.
David O'Brien
May 29th, 2009
10:45 pm
Charlie Morton pitched a six-hit shutout tonight, with one walk and seven strikeouts. Beat Syracuse 7-0.
Ol’ Charlie is 7-2 with a 2.51 ERA. Look out, now.
Jake W.
May 29th, 2009
10:46 pm
Sadly AndyC he doesn’t even get recognition in this division. I heard someone on some show talking about all the good shortstops in the NL East and they mentioned every shortstop in the division but Escobar. He like McCann will probably be overlooked for the most part.
Terry Pendleton
May 29th, 2009
10:46 pm
I’m back! What’d I miss??
RHR
May 29th, 2009
10:46 pm
Wow it IS the 3rd inning. It seems like it should be later in the game.
braves phanatic
May 29th, 2009
10:46 pm
the ball was hit 420+…….easy.
David O'Brien
May 29th, 2009
10:46 pm
Yes, that was the announced estimate on Escobar’s blast — 452 feet. And that might have been conservative, to be honest.
Doc Holiday
May 29th, 2009
10:46 pm
OMG……….this score only means we are due for a 7-0 loss tomorrow.
Sophomore Slump's Mother
May 29th, 2009
10:46 pm
Has anybody seen my son?
nolie
May 29th, 2009
10:46 pm
I just need to know a few things about a player… avg./HR/K-BB and if he’s durable as to whether I’d like him on my team. (TNBRIAN)
too bad
Mark Twine
May 29th, 2009
10:47 pm
Dear Charlie, Thank You for upping your trade value
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
10:47 pm
Thanks for the update on Charlie, DOB…he’s one of my favs- nice to see him pitching well
Kyle
May 29th, 2009
10:47 pm
Chipper definitely needs to get out of this game… and I would think that Yunel is better than the N.L. highest vote getter at SS JJ Hardy
keylargo
May 29th, 2009
10:47 pm
Now would be an excellent time for the Escobar haters to pony up a little apology action! Jeff321
In the last inning KJ throws out a runner at the plate and has a bases loaded two run hit. Now would be an excellent time for the KJ bashers to pony up a little apology action!
Rush Limbaugh
May 29th, 2009
10:47 pm
That ball was hit no more than 412 feet.
braves phanatic
May 29th, 2009
10:48 pm
wow 452 ft…….jesus. i was behind the telecast because i kept rewinding it so i could see it again. that was a mammoth blast. 452 ft home run. adam dunn rarely hits them that far. good god.
AndyC
May 29th, 2009
10:48 pm
Schafer is having a solid game so far. A good confidence builder for him.
Paul Lentz
May 29th, 2009
10:48 pm
If Jurrgens can continue to get these guys out, it should be interesting to see how Franceour approaches his at-bats. With the Braves up 9-1, it isnt like he’ll be hitting in a pressure situations.
Since a left hander is going tomorrow for Arizona, starting Franceour is a no brainer (after all, the Braves need all the right handed bats in the line-up the can get). However on Sunday, I hope that Bobby starts Prado in right field.
TnBrian
May 29th, 2009
10:48 pm
Oh man, keep Morton in AAA! He comes up and struggles in MLB and all that trade value goes down the tubes. Well not all of it but a lot, I’m sure.
Chop Chop
May 29th, 2009
10:48 pm
I think everyone owes Francoeur an apology. He had a hit tonight.
RHR
May 29th, 2009
10:49 pm
Yesterday the Braves watched Coming to America before the game…today Scarface.
New rule: No more pre game comedies. Someone run out and buy every gangster movie ever made and pack them with the equipment.
Vinings Jim
May 29th, 2009
10:50 pm
Did Tom O just make a cameo appearance, or is he still out there?
Jeff321
May 29th, 2009
10:50 pm
Good effort by Gimper.
Jake W.
May 29th, 2009
10:50 pm
Nice to have Yunie back in there. Chipper was screwed on that call. Guy was safe but the umpire’s owed us one there.
braves phanatic
May 29th, 2009
10:50 pm
Rush,
the ball went over the fence at the 376 mark. its safe to say that he hit more than 30 feet of the wall. 452 ft is about right….
PWHjort
May 29th, 2009
10:50 pm
Chop Chop,
I’m pretty sure you’re being sarcastic (pretty sure…), but a point. That pitch was a hanging breaking ball. And Ted Lilly could’ve gotten a hit off of that pitch. That’s a pitch you’re supposed to drive to the gap or out of the park, not hit on the ground for a single…
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
10:51 pm
Man Chipper Has been Looking like the “Late Ken Caminiti” over there at 3rd making plays on his knees
R.I.P. Ken Caminiti
bravofan
May 29th, 2009
10:52 pm
wow the bravos are far from consistent the Braves should keep doing whatever their doing!
BravesFanChris24
May 29th, 2009
10:53 pm
The Geico/Caveman/Be Myself commercial keeps coming on every other commercial. I don’t mind it, the tune isn’t bad.
Tommy D
May 29th, 2009
10:53 pm
Well it was just pointed out that McCann has his glasses on catching! Dave, I asked the question if that could possibly be the reason for his defensive woes over the last week. You didn’t answer probably because you thought I was being a smarta$$, but I think it will make a big difference.
Chop Chop
May 29th, 2009
10:53 pm
PWH,
I was probably kidding about that. Just a guess.
BravesFanChris24
May 29th, 2009
10:54 pm
McCann joins the hit parade!
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
10:54 pm
A hit for every Brave now.
N8
May 29th, 2009
10:54 pm
Wasn’t there a whole bunch of people that wanted John Garland to be a Brave?
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
10:55 pm
Vinings Jim-
Tom appears to have made a cameo but you never know…he could be lurking somewhere
StingerSplash
May 29th, 2009
10:55 pm
Talk about some young pitching ready to break through at AAA — Medlen’s already up, Hanson is the next big thing, Morton is sticking it up people’s tailpipes and that Glavine kid is throwing well.
Is that like Tom’s son? That is Tom? GTFO!
BravesFanChris24
May 29th, 2009
10:55 pm
LOL D-Backs
SoWeGa Fanatic
May 29th, 2009
10:55 pm
I wonder if Leo is out there for a while regardless of results to save the BP.
AndyC
May 29th, 2009
10:56 pm
Goldenglove002
I said consideration. I didn’t say he would make it. Although statistically speaking he is arguably the 3rd best SS in the NL.
keylargo
May 29th, 2009
10:56 pm
I’d say Lance Berkman on the trivia question.
N8
May 29th, 2009
10:56 pm
It’s nice to see the bats come alive. Anybody up for a 1-0 game tomorrow?
Chop Chop
May 29th, 2009
10:56 pm
It is my considered opinion that anyone who claims to have discerned the true nature of the 2009 Atlanta Braves is, at best, a raving lunatic.
glord
May 29th, 2009
10:56 pm
Why cant/wont GA run hard?
RHR
May 29th, 2009
10:57 pm
My guess on the trivia question is Berkman but I’m guessing that’s too obvious.
Tom O'Hawke
May 29th, 2009
10:58 pm
“Did Tom O just make a cameo appearance, or is he still out there?–Vinings Jim
Actually, I left. But for a good buddy, such as you, I came back.
JD
May 29th, 2009
10:58 pm
Good call on Berkman. He’s gotta be one.
N8
May 29th, 2009
10:58 pm
I’m telling you. When it’s all said and done, Morton will be the more productive starter in the majors. But that is more about what I think Morton can be, rather than what I think Medlen can’t be.
If Morton every gets the mental side (confidence) down, he’s gonna be a fine starter in this league.
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
10:58 pm
Finally a hit for McCann…too bad it didn’t come with men on base. At least it’s 9-1…I guess.
Tom O’Hawke–
That did make me smile! Was waiting for that–hopefully it will shut some of these bashers up.
That’s OK about the Eagles! Hey she’s got three babies–that’s kinda rare!
BravesFanChris24
May 29th, 2009
10:59 pm
Jeff!
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
10:59 pm
Two hits for Frenchy. Brown bags for D-back pitchers’ heads.
keylargo
May 29th, 2009
10:59 pm
JF just rips one to right to score Mac
MrNeutral
May 29th, 2009
11:00 pm
The last time Francoeur ripped one Katie made him sleep on the couch.
Coach (Moon Pie, anyone?)
May 29th, 2009
11:00 pm
I’m not impressed. Nighty night ladies.
JD
May 29th, 2009
11:01 pm
Schafer sures resembles Eminem.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
11:01 pm
Whew. A little normalcy.
PWHjort
May 29th, 2009
11:01 pm
What’s the trivia question? I missed it.
RHR
May 29th, 2009
11:01 pm
Are you fat, druggy, gonna die on a toilet Elvis or young. healthy, world in the palm of your hand Elvis?
Steve from OH
May 29th, 2009
11:01 pm
Keylargo, you’re really Harry Doyle, aren’t you?
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
11:01 pm
Coach, you’re a sad, strange little man.
PWHjort
May 29th, 2009
11:02 pm
MrNeutral,
That was funny.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
11:02 pm
RHR, I’m a blurry, off-camera Val Kilmer Elvis.
Chop Chop
May 29th, 2009
11:02 pm
Looks like the Lakers want a few days off.
Chop Chop
May 29th, 2009
11:03 pm
88-67 with just under 11 minutes left in the 4th
Richie
May 29th, 2009
11:03 pm
At this rate Schafer will have 100ks by early July
RHR
May 29th, 2009
11:04 pm
Val Kilmer played Elvis? He was a damn good Jim Morrison but I can’t see him as Elvis.
Speaking of good actors, Walk the Line is on CBS tonight…or was.
RHR
May 29th, 2009
11:04 pm
OH Victor Martinez was the answer.
Katie Temple
May 29th, 2009
11:04 pm
HEY that was a secret you jerk off! Jeff was a naughty boy and I always hated it when he’d make these weird jaw and neck movements. Does he still do that?
David O'Brien
May 29th, 2009
11:04 pm
Ho hum, just another 10-run night for the Braves….
They scored more runs in the second and third innings tonight than they had scored during the previous four games.
Bleu_Bayou42
May 29th, 2009
11:04 pm
Can (potential) All-Star Jurrjens stop skid? I guess the answer is yes.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
11:05 pm
“Schafer is tracking… calling… and squeezing” isn’t the radio call my imagination really wanted.
Jeff321
May 29th, 2009
11:05 pm
KJ needs to give up the diving game. I mean, could he get to any more than 1/10??
Translation: Stop your lame-ass diving and just field the ball.
Meanwhile Gimper dives and can’t quite get a handle on it.
JD
May 29th, 2009
11:06 pm
Wait, wasn’t there a minimum 3,000 plate appearances? Victor Martinez only has 2,850. Berkman has 4,955. Both are hitting .300 or better.
Berkman – http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6279
Martinez – http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6853
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
11:06 pm
RHR, Val Kilmer did indeed play Elvis. “True Romance.”
Paul Lentz
May 29th, 2009
11:06 pm
I missed Franceour’s second hit….I was flipping to the Lakers game. What kind of hit was it? Where did he hit it?
Good Fielders Everywhere
May 29th, 2009
11:06 pm
Nice hustle on that ball Loaf. Way to make it easy to take the extra bases.
keylargo
May 29th, 2009
11:06 pm
Harry Doyle: Remember, fans, Tuesday is Die Hard Night. Free admission for anyone who was actually alive the last time the Indians won the pennant.
How’s this for a H Doyle quote StevefromOH?
nolie
May 29th, 2009
11:06 pm
stand by what I stated. IMO, though a month or two worth of games behind Jordan’s “resume” of minor league games, Gorkys appears to be better prepared to not fail as badly as Schafer has so far (N8)
ramble all you wan Nate, Gorkys doesn’t need to be up here any more than Schafer does.Neither one is ready. Most players can not jump to the majors from limited AA play and succeed right away and neither one of them had the spectacular stats that would make you think that they can.
JD
May 29th, 2009
11:07 pm
I’ll bet they’re having a fit on the facebook page.
RHR
May 29th, 2009
11:07 pm
YIKES.
Goldenglove002
May 29th, 2009
11:07 pm
free bat, anyone?
AndyC
May 29th, 2009
11:07 pm
This is good for Frenchy. He is either working his way into a hot streak or increasing his trade value. I’ll take either one.
RHR
May 29th, 2009
11:07 pm
That’s gotta be embarrassing for a player.
Jurrjens4NLCY
May 29th, 2009
11:08 pm
See this is what happens when you give JJ a lead, stupid Braves!!
Goldenglove002
May 29th, 2009
11:08 pm
wait to go DOB.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
11:09 pm
Change up on a T.
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
11:09 pm
Sparse Crowd At the B.O.B on a friday…Or Chase Field, whatever U wanna call it…
Its still one of my favorite parks, can’t believe its over 10 years old…It’s a Relic Now!
I love the Windows and the pool
Goldenglove002
May 29th, 2009
11:09 pm
haha, did you take off that comment DOB? no cheating
Tomahawkin
May 29th, 2009
11:11 pm
No Reason to be mad at Double J for giving up the homer
I’d rather see solo homers than walks, thats what yr supposed to do with a big lead
Tom O'Hawke
May 29th, 2009
11:11 pm
McFann–
Unfortunately, this blog is loaded with bashers. It was just a matter of time before they started bashing on the best young Braves player on the team. What you have to do, is ignore them. At least, response-wise. They enjoy getting a negative response from the fans. DON’T GIVE IT TO THEM!
You are right about the eaglettes. I live near the Hudson River. There are more nesting eagles, along the Hudson, than anywhere else in NY State. I’ve been watching them, taping them, and photographing them for the last 5 years. From what I’ve read, they have 1-3 hatchlings every year. This is the first time I’ve seen three.
Bleu_Bayou42
May 29th, 2009
11:12 pm
I hope Cox doesn’t turn this over to the bull pen in the 6th.
RHR
May 29th, 2009
11:12 pm
Never saw that one (True Romance). Was never an Elvis fan. I’m more into the 60’s lounge singers when it comes to music before my time. Don’t care much for the 50’s stuff..that’s my mom’s music, which is an automatic disqualifier.
keylargo
May 29th, 2009
11:13 pm
JD
How’s this for a kicker? I looked up Berkman right after I guessed him as the trivia answer on MLB.com and he is hitting .299 there. There may be no one besides CJ hitting .300 as a switch hitter.
David O'Brien
May 29th, 2009
11:14 pm
First time Jurrjens has allowed more than two runs in his past nine starts, and first time he’s allowed more than three earned runs all season. Fortunately for the Braves, it comes in the game where they give him robust support.
keylargo
May 29th, 2009
11:14 pm
With 3000 PA.
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
11:18 pm
Welcome Back Yunel…this team missed you
Goldenglove002
May 29th, 2009
11:18 pm
boy, what a mistake I made tonight in my fantasy league. Michael Young (whom I started over Yunel) is 0-7.
Rob (from SC)
May 29th, 2009
11:19 pm
With the way Tommy Hanson and Charlie Morton are pitching, we might need to explore trading Vazquez and/or Kawakami. Kawakami’s contract is probably untradeable.
SoWeGa Fanatic
May 29th, 2009
11:19 pm
Yunel Escobar, professional hitter…whatever that is.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
11:20 pm
Yeah, Rob. Tommy Hanson and Charlie Morton are pitching like Jo Jo Reyes and Medlin pitched down there. Javy and KK are luxuries.
BravesFanChris24
May 29th, 2009
11:21 pm
Ramon Castro traded to White Sox for pitcher Lance Broadway.
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
11:22 pm
That is a creepy neck tattoo on Ryan Roberts…
Tom O'Hawke
May 29th, 2009
11:23 pm
DOB–
Don’t you think it’s possible, that the cerebral Jurrjens, pitched even “more to contact”, with the big lead?
Rob (from SC)
May 29th, 2009
11:23 pm
Elvis
Reyes never pitched like Hanson has, or Medlen for a long period of time
AndyC
May 29th, 2009
11:23 pm
Ryan Roberts has some crazy tats. He looks more like an MMA guy than a baseball player.
BravesFanChris24
May 29th, 2009
11:23 pm
Braves need the win. Don’t cough it up
LuisG
May 29th, 2009
11:24 pm
So Mr. O’Brien kind of jinxed JJ. Let’s hope he gets the win.
Carlito Brigante
May 29th, 2009
11:24 pm
Here come da pain…
Cameron
May 29th, 2009
11:25 pm
Kelly should have caught that!! And does anyone notice how Garret Anderson just jogs to the ball and such. Never goes hard after it..Iv seen a lot of balls thathe could cut off but decided to just take it off the wall.
AndyC
May 29th, 2009
11:25 pm
This is starting to look kinda iffy. It would really suck if JJ can’t get out of this inning.
RHR
May 29th, 2009
11:26 pm
Nice try, french fry.
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
11:26 pm
Tom
Obviously I am not DOB but I would think that JJ has been pitching more to contact because of the big lead…hasn’t exactly worked out like he planned, I’m sure…
BigMacAttack
May 29th, 2009
11:26 pm
Is 5 runs enough for JJ and the bullpen to get the win?
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
11:27 pm
Stupid FOX regional games! (I promise that is all i am going to say this time!)
Shoeless Joe
May 29th, 2009
11:28 pm
Rob (from SC)
Yeah you’re right…Kawakami can’t be moved without the Brave’s eating a lot of his salary. Hanson or Morton will be a piece in a trade and then we’ll see what happens when an organization show’s some patience with their young pitchers.
keylargo
May 29th, 2009
11:29 pm
cabravesfan
If you leave now, you can make the game tomorrow in AZ. :}
N8
May 29th, 2009
11:29 pm
“ramble all you wan Nate, Gorkys doesn’t need to be up here any more than Schafer does.Neither one is ready.” nolie
I never said that Gorkys WOULD have success in the majors. Never said that either of them NEEDED to be up. Simply stated that Gorkys appears to be the type of hitter that would have a little more success (early – not long-term) over Schafer, based on minor league numbers, Gorkys’ obvious speed advantage, and the K-rate per AB.
For the third time. I stand by that assessment. Now if you want to debate that NEITHER of them need to be up, or are ready to be up, you may start that conversation, and I’ll certainly chime in (I always do).
But you’re arguing a point that I’m not refuting. So you, my friend, may proceed with the rambling.
David O'Brien
May 29th, 2009
11:29 pm
As hot as Upton’s been, that was a big out there, to strike him out on a long at-bat with one on and none out at the time. Could’ve gotten hairy in a hurry if he’d have driven in a run or two there.
Interested Observer
May 29th, 2009
11:29 pm
What do the White Sox need Castro for? Don’t they have Corky??
Rob (from SC)
May 29th, 2009
11:30 pm
Shoeless Joe
I would not trade any of our young pitchers except for Reyes
Jurrjens4NLCY
May 29th, 2009
11:31 pm
Jurrjens, you are my favorite Braves player, and you have been ever since you struck out A Jones last year in your 1 or 2 start. But you need to control yourself, 5 runs is inexcusable, can you image have slow this game would be in you had no run support? Pitch like its 5 – 5 ok?
Jake W.
May 29th, 2009
11:31 pm
Yes Cameron, i think people have noticed by now. If he dives for it, he probably breaks a hip so whether you guys like it or not thats probably the best the guy can do. Never known for great defense and getting up there in age as well. Chipper probably would be doing the same thing if he still was in the outfield and trust me he would be diving to cut it off either.
escobars bat
May 29th, 2009
11:32 pm
They’ve also got the a.l. Mvp josh anderson!
Jair
May 29th, 2009
11:33 pm
I’ll go ahead and pitch as I see fit, me4nlcy. But, thanks.
Jake W.
May 29th, 2009
11:33 pm
Meant to say Chipper would NOT be diving for a ball. If we had signed Dunn would have been the same thing except he probably would not have come close to the ball at all.
N8
May 29th, 2009
11:34 pm
Somebody earlier tonight was bragging about a much needed “victory”, to which I was going to repspond that there was still MANY innings to be played. But I passed, because I’m trying to not be so negative.
But I just got back downstairs to findout that it’s now 10-5? They’ve got my attention now, needless to say. Four interesting innings to go.
Jurrjens4NLCY
May 29th, 2009
11:34 pm
Jurrjens, Thank you
Shoeless Joe
May 29th, 2009
11:34 pm
Rob (from SC)
We’ve got a surplus of good young (and established) pitchers, an overwhelming need for a right handed outfield power bat. No payroll flexibility, and no trade value for our current outfielders. The solution seems pretty obvious…
Roja
May 29th, 2009
11:36 pm
Not only 4 innings to go, we still have to survive the Bullpen! Bennett scares me even if we still had a 10-1 lead.
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
11:36 pm
keylargo-
actually that’s a good point
Although I don’t actually have to leave for a while- it’s only a 6 hout drive (and I do have family in Phoenix…hmmm)
Paul Lentz
May 29th, 2009
11:36 pm
I’ve seen the ‘True Romance’ movie that some of you have been discussing. One of the best scenes I’ve ever seen in a movie happens in this movie. In the scene, Christopher Walken plays a mafia boss who is trying to get Dennis Hopper to tell him where his son is. Dennis Hopper denies knowing where he is.
Then Hopper starts his “SIcilians were spawned by Ni___rs” speech. The first time I heard that, I went “OMG”, lol. That scene was something else.
If any of you guys havent seen it, you can do a search on youtube. It’s an incredible scene.
Those of you who have seen that scene, what did you think of it?
Jurrjens4NLCY
May 29th, 2009
11:37 pm
Lol I love the David Ross story
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
11:37 pm
Tom O’Hawke–
Yeah, I know I should ignore them…and I try to…but sometimes it’s hard. Sometimes I feel like, if I don’t say anything, they’ll think I’m agreeing with them…which obviously I’m not.
That’s so cool about the eaglets! They’re so cute!
Tom O'Hawke
May 29th, 2009
11:38 pm
Obviously I am not DOB …..”—-cabravesfan
Well, thank God for that! I’d hate to think all my fantasies were about DOB (not that there’s anything wrong with that). I can go as far as picturing you in that leather jacket, but that’s it! (no offense Dave)
Getting back to BB, if JJ walks a batter or two, or hits one, we’re all saying, “let him hit it!”.
Rob (from SC)
May 29th, 2009
11:38 pm
Shoeless Joe
In my opinion, you just can’t trade Hanson. He is our future ace! Next I would keep Morton. He has better “stuff” than Medlen and he pitched hurt in the majors last year so I understand his struggles.
N8
May 29th, 2009
11:39 pm
“They’ve also got the a.l. Mvp josh anderson!”
Now, while I as much as anybody appreciate the sarcasm. Let’s not get carried away. NOBODY, not one single person griping about the Josh Anderson trade has claimed he would be an MVP caliber player. If I’m wrong, please link to said blog posts saying so.
HOWEVER… In the month of April, he not only would have been one of our better hitting OF, he very well might have been the best hitter PERIOD on the Braves at that time. Certainly would have impacted a couple more games to go our way.
But feel free to exaggerate, I enjoy the humor.
McFann :Ô:
May 29th, 2009
11:41 pm
Aaarrrggg…What’s the prob, BMac?
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
11:41 pm
Tom-
my leather jacket is a little more…girly
And yeah, I think I’d rather see JJ give up a hit then walk a guy…but i’ve got absolutly no problem with the way JJ pitches…Maddux pitched like that too and it seemed to work ok for him
(ugh- Dog just stepped on my stomach trying to get past me…ouch!)
Rob (from SC)
May 29th, 2009
11:41 pm
Looking through the box scores, there are some great players really struggling.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
11:41 pm
Paul, it’s a really good scene. Might have recommended it without using that particular part as the set-up. I’m just sayin’…
Hopper & Walken are just untoppable in that scene.
Interested Observer
May 29th, 2009
11:41 pm
Don’t know if this has been mentioned yet, but Will Ohman was placed on the DL today with a sore shoulder.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
11:43 pm
Would have been a good inning to get a run. Oh well.
Hang on boys and girls. Could get fuzzy.
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
11:43 pm
Of course, DOB’s leather jacket could be cropped and have pink arm fringe…we can really only see the very top of it after all
(sorry DOB!)
Shoeless Joe
May 29th, 2009
11:44 pm
Rob(from SC)
Don’t disagree with anything you’re saying, but the signing of Kawakami created a situation where we’re stuck with him for the duration, and more importantly, we can’t use the $8MM per to satisfy our other more pressing needs. Something’s got to give imo.
Steve from OH
May 29th, 2009
11:44 pm
HOWEVER… In the month of April, he not only would have been one of our better hitting OF,
That ain’t saying much. He still isn’t good. And we need good OFers, wouldn’tja say?
N8
May 29th, 2009
11:44 pm
“Looking through the box scores, there are some great players really struggling.”
Or perhaps, there are some really mediocre players that appeared to be great, that are now NOT using PED’s, that have come back to earth?
Tom O'Hawke
May 29th, 2009
11:44 pm
McFann– (2 things)
1) I agree it’s hard not to reply, but that’s the only way to make those idiots go away. Your response (or others) is what they’re looking for.
2) What the HECK are you doing up so late? (I mean, it’s OK with me, just wondering)
RHR
May 29th, 2009
11:46 pm
This is the funniest parody of a commencement speech ever. If you are an adult. (Hint: Don’t read it, McFann)
http://deadspin.com/5251547/a-special-balls-deep-message-to-the-class-of-2009
Jurrjens4NLCY
May 29th, 2009
11:47 pm
PLEASE HELP, ok so I live in Chicago, so tomorrow will I have to watch the Cubs? That would suck because I can’t watch it on MLB.TV (No plug intended) So does anyone know?
nolie
May 29th, 2009
11:47 pm
Too much like last year, they don’t score all that much and when they do it is often a lot of runs in one game.Irritating to say the least.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
11:47 pm
Jeff “my ERA is a lie” Bennett on to scare us to death.
Rob (from SC)
May 29th, 2009
11:47 pm
Shoeless Joe
If the Braves want to win then they might need to make Kawakami a 8 million dollar reliever. I would also look into the market for Vazquez. If a team in the playoff picture needs a proven SP then maybe we can pry away a top prospect for Javier. Lowe-Jurrjens-Hanson-Hudson-Morton 2010 rotation looks solid
Rob (from SC)
May 29th, 2009
11:48 pm
I would try to lure Justin Smoak from Texas
N8
May 29th, 2009
11:48 pm
“That ain’t saying much. He still isn’t good. And we need good OFers, wouldn’tja say”
Of course we do Steve. But in April and May, I would have settled for average, wouldn’t you have? Add to that, from what I saw last year, and in the spring, he’s better defensively than Diaz and Garret. So….
But, seriously, don’t think he was a long term answer. Just would be a nice 4th OF, and probably wouldn’t be any worse of the bench than Norton, and can run to boot. With Prado capable of backing up Kotchman at 1B (in a pinch), there is ZERO need for Norton on this roster. He was a fine addition last year. No doubt about it. But Luis Polonia was a fine addition in 95 too. But there would be just as much need for him on our bench right now.
Rob (from SC)
May 29th, 2009
11:48 pm
Escobar is about to become a superstar real soon!
Rob (from SC)
May 29th, 2009
11:49 pm
When Bennett throws strikes he is a solid relief pitcher.
No More Bobby
May 29th, 2009
11:49 pm
If I were Francoeur, I would be on my best behavior and get the hell out of here to go play for a winning team.
N8
May 29th, 2009
11:50 pm
Couldn’t agree with you 11:47 anymore, Nolie. But either way, it’s nice to see a “crooked” number in the box score for a change. But the realist/pessimist in me, says we lose a 1-run game tomorrow.
Then again, this game isn’t over, so I’ll just let this one play out.
BravesFanChris24
May 29th, 2009
11:50 pm
Bennett seems to have it all figured out. He was effective last year. I guess he has gotten the struggles out early.
c jonze
May 29th, 2009
11:50 pm
Anyone think Medlen was brought up to buy some time for Glavine and/or Hansen, all the while shopping him around the league at the same time? Seems like since Morton had been up before, and for an extended period of time, he would be the logical guy to bring up if they had not wanted to expose a rookie.
keylargo
May 29th, 2009
11:50 pm
I’m not giving JJ ANY flack for his performance tonight. If any starter we have deserves to get a win when he’s not sharp it’s JJ. He pitched his butt off a couple of times and got no support from the Braves.
Chop Chop
May 29th, 2009
11:51 pm
I was thinking the same thing, nolie. Some of the more positive folks don’t seem to understand why fans who are less positive could have doubts about this team. In fact, that drives me crazier than watching this club yo-yo up and down all year. Maybe I’m stupid or something, but it sure as hell seems to me like the Braves are an inconsistent team. They like to bunch their runs in certain games (you know, to “break out” of a team-wide slump), yet the slump invariably returns.
Paul Lentz
May 29th, 2009
11:52 pm
Elvis Presley, the reason that scene is so great isnt because Hopper uses the N-word…to be honest, chances are his character may not have been a racist. However we all know that the average Sicilian gangster harbors racist attitudes. Hopper knew that he was going to die because he wasnt about to sell out his son. Knowing that he was going to die, Hopper figured that he would go out “swinging”. His way of going out swinging was to insult Sicilian people in a way that Walken’s character would never forget. Tell a Sicilian gangster that his “great, great, great, great, great grandmother fcuked a ni__er….that he has black blood pumping through his veins” (Hopper had earlier said that the Moors conquered Sicily centuries ago, and that they “did so much fcuking to Sicilian women, that they changed the whole bloodline forever”…..is an insult of the highest order to a Sicilian gangster.
I’m not saying that having black blood in your bloodlines is insulting. I’m saying that Hopper’s character knew that Sicilian gangsters would take it as an insult. Walken’s shocked look when Hopper first started his rant was priceless. I think that he was so shocked that Hooper had the balls to say something like that to him. After laughing it off, he gives him the kiss of death and unloads the pistol clip into him.
Shoeless Joe
May 29th, 2009
11:52 pm
Rob (from SC)
Again I agree with your basic approach, but you’re essentially saying we should be building for 2010 and not worry about winning in ‘09. If the powers that be took that approach and invested ‘09 into our young talent we would be better off. Unfortunately they don’t make the rebuilding commitment required, so we’re talking 2 steps forward and on step back.
Rob (from SC)
May 29th, 2009
11:53 pm
Does anybody know anything about the closer we just promoted to Mississippi
Rob (from SC)
May 29th, 2009
11:54 pm
Shoeless Joe
I think Hanson will outpitch Vazquez in the second half.
Tom O'Hawke
May 29th, 2009
11:54 pm
“my leather jacket is a little more…girly”–cabravesfan
I figured it was, but it didn’t matter. What matters is what the jacket was wrapped around, and how I was imagining that. You probably don’t realize how vivid my imagination is. Oh, baby! Yeah, there’s no Dave in there (no offense DOB, I’m sure you understand. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.)
Back to baseball, …..ahhh, the heck with baseball, for now. I’m gonna daydream.
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
11:54 pm
Keylargo, amen. He manned up when he had to. Probably took some calculated gimme-contact risks until things got iffy. Then shut ‘em down.
Steve from OH
May 29th, 2009
11:55 pm
RHR, that was way more funny than the video I posted. Good stuff!
freshd
May 29th, 2009
11:55 pm
Why does Francoeur always swing at the first pitch?
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
11:55 pm
You probably don’t realize how vivid my imagination is.
I’m starting to get a real clear picture, Tom
AndyC
May 29th, 2009
11:56 pm
What the F_ck is on that guy’s neck!?!
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
11:56 pm
And Tom, thank you for making me spill my beer
Elvis Presley
May 29th, 2009
11:56 pm
Paul, I smell what’cha steppin’ in. Agreed on Hopper not being a racist, just committing suicide by anecdote. I’m just sayin’, here on the blog, there might be a more sensitive way to suggest folks check it out.
Rob (from SC)
May 29th, 2009
11:56 pm
Got to love Schafer actually putting the ball in play
Steve from OH
May 29th, 2009
11:56 pm
Gearrin? Sidearmer, sinker/slider guy I think. Guy’s been putting up good numbers lately so he’s been moving onto my radar. Whatever that’s worth…
Steve from OH
May 29th, 2009
11:57 pm
And yes, I hate it when I wake up at 7:30 voluntarily. And I’m not that old…sigh…
Rob (from SC)
May 29th, 2009
11:58 pm
Shoeless Joe –
Even if we do trade Vazquez we still have – Lowe, Jurrjens, Hanson, Hudson (August), Glavine, Morton, Medlen, Kawakami. If we can get a top position prospect from a desperate team in July then Vazquez needs to go.
cabravesfan
May 29th, 2009
11:58 pm
AndyC-
as weird as it is, it is 100 times less creepy then the one Ryan Roberts is sporting on his neck! Neck tats are just…no! No, no, never! (and I am a fan of tattoos)
BigMacAttack
May 29th, 2009
11:58 pm
Norton batting .100, not exactly a number you like to see attached to your PH specialist.
Rob (from SC)
May 29th, 2009
11:59 pm
Steve, I think that is his name. I also would like to see how Valdez would do in the ML.
Chop Chop
May 29th, 2009
11:59 pm
Francoeur almost always swings at the first pitch because he’s a career .345 hitter on the first pitch.
stynes
May 29th, 2009
11:59 pm
I know I’m late to the game, but regarding the trivia question, my guess was Berkman as well. He has over 3k plate appearances and according to MLB.com he’s currently hitting .300 for his career. If you do the math – 1486 hits / 4960 ABs, he’s hitting .2996. Which is technically not .300.
I bring that up to talk about Ted Williams, though. Everyone’s heard of his .400 season. Legend has it going into the final day of the season he was hitting .400 – at least in the box score (it was actually .3996). His manager told him it was up to him if he wanted to play the final day of the season in a double header to ensure that he kept his .400 average. Williams said something along the lines of it shouldn’t count if he didn’t play. He went 6/8 in the two games and finished the year as everyone knows at .406.
The really interesting part is that supposedly had he opted not to play the final day his .400 season would not have counted because he would have technically hit .3996. Similar to Berkman’s .2996 average not being technically .300, I guess.
And now you know… the rest of the story. Or at least the rest of the legend.
JCG
May 29th, 2009
11:59 pm
Just got home from the Jamey Johnson show at the Orangepeel up here in Asheville, NC. Awesome show, he played about 3 hrs. Glad to see the one braves game I didn’t watch this week the bravos are winning. Guess I might have to not watch sat or sun. Yeah I’m a little supersticious.
RHR
May 29th, 2009
11:59 pm
Steve – so funny because it’s so dang true!
I hate swimming pools in ballparks. Get that crap out of there. Worst ballpark trend ever.
Rob (from SC)
May 30th, 2009
12:00 am
Moylan scares me
Steve from OH
May 30th, 2009
12:00 am
He’d probably struggle a bit at first, like all rookies, Rob. What else would you expect, another Soriano lurking in the minors?
Shoeless Joe
May 30th, 2009
12:01 am
Rob (from SC)
Hanson’s a real talent and will be a major contributor for the Brave’s, but I’d like to give him a year before I raise my expectations for him. We put a lot of pressure on our young starters especially considering our inability to provide any run support. Matt Harrison is settling in Texas and it helps to have that run support in case you make a mistake or two.
Rob (from SC)
May 30th, 2009
12:01 am
here we go again with the balls
RHR
May 30th, 2009
12:01 am
That’s good knowledge, stynes.
Roja
May 30th, 2009
12:02 am
Maybe we can trade for Andruw. He’s making major league minimum and in 22 games this year he’s hitting .303 with 5 HRs and 14 RBIs. If nothing else, we can use him as a pinch hitter. He couldn’t do worse than 0′fer ‘09 Norton and he could platoon with Schafer.
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But either way, it’s nice to see a “crooked” number in the box score for a change. But the realist/pessimist in me, says we lose a 1-run game tomorrow.
Another Real Braves Fan making sure to do his best to make sure no one enjoys a win too much!
Rob (from SC)
May 30th, 2009
12:03 am
Steve
no, but when you do that well at AAA, I would like to see if that translates to the majors. He walked a lot of batters in ST so I would like to know if he can be more than a 4A player.
BRAVES BULL........
May 30th, 2009
12:03 am
hope we have some one warming up now.
Rob (from SC)
May 30th, 2009
12:03 am
Get somebody else up NOW!
BRAVES BULL........
May 30th, 2009
12:04 am
lol…..
PWHjort
May 30th, 2009
12:04 am
N8, how do you figure Gorkys would thrive more than Schafer?
I’ll keep posting this every day if I have to:
Career Minor League Stats:
Jordan Schafer: .270/.339/.447 – 178 ISOP, 69 Batter’s Eye
Gorkys Hernandez: .295/.354/.405 – 110 ISOP, 59 Batter’s Eye
Schafer had 2 and 2/3 full seasons plus a rookie league shortened season.
Gorkys has had 2 full seasons and a rookie league shortened season (plus this one).
AA stats:
Gorkys Hernandez: .339/.393/.417 – 78 ISOP, 54 Batter’s Eye
Jordan Schafer: .269/.378/.471 – 202 ISOP, 109 Batter’s Eye
Neither one of them is ready for the big leagues, but based on their minor league track records, Schafer is much more ready than Gorkys. Gorkys displays very, very little secondary offense (other than sb). He doesn’t hit for power, he doesn’t really draw that many walks, and most of his stats are batting-average driven. Part of the reason his average is so high is he legs out infield singles all the time. One of the biggest differences between minor league baseball and MLB is the defenses in MLB are far superior to those in MiLB. You can’t tell me that if Gorkys were called up today you’d expect him to fare better against MLB pitching than Schafer currently is. Take away a few singles and a few doubles from Gorkys just due to the better defenses, and he’s already looking like a replacement level player. And we haven’t even accounted for the fact that the pitchers are way, WAY better. Schafer is struggling right now because he can’t hit MLB pitching like he could hit MiLB pitching. But he’s providing secondary skills with his bat and in the field which make him not a total black hole of a roster spot. While Gorkys would provide a similar level of defense, he’s not really capable of providing the secondary offensive skills that Schafer possesses, and he ain’t going to jump into MLB from AA and hit .339 (which is what he has to do to be an above-average offensive player), or even .285. The kids game needs a LOT of polish. He’s just way too raw for MLB right now.
Elvis Presley
May 30th, 2009
12:04 am
Moylan toilin’.
Rob (from SC)
May 30th, 2009
12:04 am
Why the F*** is this guy pitching anywwhere near a close game.
Letsgetrich
May 30th, 2009
12:04 am
Not trying to sound smart but can someone explain to me what the Braves saw in Kawakami to pay him over 8 mil a year plus a multi year contract? He is 4th or 5th in the rotation at best and is not proven in MLB. Any baseball related explanations?
RHR
May 30th, 2009
12:05 am
Where have you gone, Raffy Soriano?
Rob (from SC)
May 30th, 2009
12:06 am
Letsgetrich
Because Frank Wren might have Panicked after missing out on Peavy and Burnett. He also did not know Lowe would be signed
TnBrian
May 30th, 2009
12:06 am
Maybe if Moylan would lose some of that fat gut he’d get his sidearm thing working! Damn he’s fat!
BRAVES BULL........
May 30th, 2009
12:07 am
wooow.lol
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May 30th, 2009
12:07 am
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I was thinking the same thing, nolie. Some of the more positive folks don’t seem to understand why fans who are less positive could have doubts about this team. In fact, that drives me crazier
Rob (from SC)
May 30th, 2009
12:07 am
Is Cox watching the same game I am. Get Moylan’s ass on a plane to AAA to figure it out. Right now he sucks.
Roja
May 30th, 2009
12:07 am
Where has your brain gone Bobby Cox?
Elvis Presley
May 30th, 2009
12:07 am
Well, this just mama-freakin’ blows.
J williams
May 30th, 2009
12:07 am
Could Bennett not have gone two innings?
Rob (from SC)
May 30th, 2009
12:08 am
TnBrian
Thank you. I have benn calling Moylan fat since ST and people say it does not matter. Where is the hook
BRAVES BULL........
May 30th, 2009
12:08 am
get him out
TnBrian
May 30th, 2009
12:08 am
Why not leave Bennett in there?
J williams
May 30th, 2009
12:08 am
Get Peter out now!!!!
Jurrjens4NLCY
May 30th, 2009
12:08 am
Never thought the tying run would come to the plate
Boo
May 30th, 2009
12:08 am
Moylan brings his gasoline can to the pitcher’s mound.
Rob (from SC)
May 30th, 2009
12:08 am
This reminds me of the Philadelphia game
RC
May 30th, 2009
12:08 am
Should the announcers really say Anderson “charges” in? How about Anderson “ambles” in? Or “meanders” in?
AndyC
May 30th, 2009
12:09 am
cabravesfan
It is definitely less creepy than Ryan Roberts tattoo…I just can’t tell what it is. I am not personally a fan of tattoo’s but I can appreciate the artistic value of some tat’s I have seen. I just can’t get over the whole scarring your body for life thing…especially on areas of the body that can be easily seen by everyone.
Rob (from SC)
May 30th, 2009
12:09 am
The tying run is not at the plate
YET!
Rob (from SC)
May 30th, 2009
12:09 am
BIG DP there.
BravesFanChris24
May 30th, 2009
12:09 am
Finally a DP!
TnBrian
May 30th, 2009
12:10 am
Doesn’t matter my A**! You can tell his weight is making him not be as balanced through his wind up as he was two years.
AndyC
May 30th, 2009
12:10 am
Pull Moylan now! He’s done.
Rob (from SC)
May 30th, 2009
12:10 am
Peter Moylan blows. He never completes an inning. WTF. Use somebody else. Manny Acosta looks pretty good so far
StingerSplash
May 30th, 2009
12:11 am
DOB,
Moylan may be a good dude and all, but the Braves can’t keep running him out there. Sure, he just got a double play — but only after a walk (when you’re up by five runs) and two liners that brought in a run. He’s got to go down to get straightened out or something. This is painful.
RHR
May 30th, 2009
12:11 am
I hope they at least say Hi to the blog when they finally break down and call him Loaf on the air.
Mitchell
May 30th, 2009
12:11 am
Why the hell would you take Jeff Bennett out of this game?
Why would Bobby pinch hit for him with two outs and nobody on base? Is a 1-2-3 inning not good enough?
What the ****. Moylan needs to get his %$#@ together.
Tom O'Hawke
May 30th, 2009
12:11 am
“I’m starting to get a real clear picture, Tom“—cabravesfan
I’m not really sure you are. If you truly are:
!) You’ll never speak to me again.
2) I’m flying to LA tomorrow.
SoWeGa Fanatic
May 30th, 2009
12:11 am
That’s why Moylan and his sinker was still in there.
Elvis Presley
May 30th, 2009
12:11 am
TnBrian, sometimes yer fingers get ahead of yer brain, don’t they, son?
cabravesfan
May 30th, 2009
12:11 am
AndyC-
Rousch’s tat is a Laurel wreath and two intertwined rings…absolutly no idea what the hell is on Roberts’ neck
David O'Brien
May 30th, 2009
12:12 am
Looks like Kelly hurt his foot or an ankle, but he’s staying in, limping it off.
Kotchman the only perfectly healthy member left standing in the infield. All others limping and/or recovering from strains and sprains.
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12:12 am
10-6 now! Y ou just know Chop Chop, nolie, N8, are praying for them to lose this game.
aww..a double play!
They could still lose guys. Keep the faith and..how about telling us how “realistic” you are again. I don’t think any of us believ..er..heard you the first 10,000 times you slamme..ur..cheered for..the team.
Rob (from SC)
May 30th, 2009
12:12 am
Moylan needs a diet while he is in AAA as well. HE has to be pushing 250 +
Elvis Presley
May 30th, 2009
12:13 am
Eric O’Faherty’s Gameday pic looks like Nic Cage and Chris Penn had a kid together.
Rob (from SC)
May 30th, 2009
12:13 am
That was a dirty slide
BravesFanChris24
May 30th, 2009
12:13 am
EOF
Rob (from SC)
May 30th, 2009
12:13 am
Give Wren credit for signing O’Flaherty.
cabravesfan
May 30th, 2009
12:14 am
1) You’ll never speak to me again.
I never said it bothered me
2) I’m flying to LA tomorrow.
You have my e-mail…let me know when you get in! (although I reccommend August- when the team is here…)
AndyC
May 30th, 2009
12:14 am
Jeff Bennett has been on fire recently. His last 5 outings. 4.66 innings 1 hit, 0 walks, 4 strikeouts. Maybe he has made an adjustments to his mechanics and this is for real.
PWHjort
May 30th, 2009
12:14 am
Man, I didn’t think much of it at the time and all throughout spring training I thought Boone Logan would be our guy, didn’t really think O’Flaherty stood a chance of winning the job, and I didn’t really agree with the decision at the time, but Eric O’Flaherty was one heck of a waiver claim. I couldn’t have been more wrong about him.
TnBrian
May 30th, 2009
12:15 am
Elvis, go heal over takin a sh**…oh wait.
Roja
May 30th, 2009
12:15 am
I think I’ll give some of my Namenda and Aricept to Cox. Seems like he needs them more than I do.
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May 30th, 2009
12:15 am
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N8
May 30th, 2009
12:16 am
“Francoeur almost always swings at the first pitch because he’s a career .345 hitter on the first pitch.” chop chop
He has put the ball in play 452 times on the first pitch. In the other 1879 AB’s after taking a strike, taking a ball, or fouling off the 1st pitch, he’s a .248 career hitter.
So you’re right. The scary thought is why on earth ANYBODY would throw him a strike on the first pitch… EVER!
Considering that even after being ahead in the count 1-0, he’s only a .279 career hitter, with only 22 HR. After being ahead 2-0 his average actually goes down to 2-0.
So it baffles me why anybody would throw a strike on the first two pitches. Like most hitters, his average severely dips after being down 0-1, to .225.
If I’m an opposing pitcher. I throw him a tough breaking pitch or jam him with a fastball on the first pitch EVERY time. But to throw him a “get over” pitch for strike one is about the dumbest thing a pitcher can do, IMO.
Chipper Jones on the other hand, is a career .274 hitter after an 0-1 count. He’s a .319 hitter after having a 1-0 count.
It seems on the first pitch, or when he’s ahead in the count, Jeff STILL isn’t very selective.
BravesFanChris24
May 30th, 2009
12:17 am
If McCann hits this inning, Rauch has owned him. Hopefully, McCann can change it.
RHR
May 30th, 2009
12:17 am
Dude @ 12:12 – How could you forget Coach of all people?
Elvis Presley
May 30th, 2009
12:17 am
cabravesfan, some Tom cat asked me to sing you this:
*strums guitar gently*
Wise… men… say….
only fooooools ruuuussshhh innnn….. (thankyou…)
but I… caaaan’t help…
falling in loooove…. with…. you….
keylargo
May 30th, 2009
12:17 am
Looks like Kelly hurt his foot or an ankle, but he’s staying in, limping it off.
Kotchman the only perfectly healthy member left standing in the infield. All others limping and/or recovering from strains and sprains. DOB
Kotchman may still be the slowest even with everyone else limping.
PWHjort
May 30th, 2009
12:17 am
Maybe we don’t have the bullpen strength to win using 5 pitchers EVERY time, but when our offense puts us in the position and our starters can’t go the distance, our bullpen is good enough to secure the lead most of the time. And they’re not going to have to every game. But it’s nice knowing they can.
Gil In Mechanicsville
May 30th, 2009
12:18 am
Ole’
BigMacAttack
May 30th, 2009
12:18 am
this was 10-1 lead at some point, and based on the braves previous games I probably should have guessed they would need to use almost all the pitchers in the pen just to finish this one out.
cabravesfan
May 30th, 2009
12:18 am
Elvis Presley-
little did you know, but I’m a huge fan
AndyC
May 30th, 2009
12:19 am
cabravesfan
Roberts’ tatoo is just some crazy sh_t like you see on MMA guys…but Rousch’s tattoo has me intrigued because he might actually be trying to say something with his tattoo.
N8
May 30th, 2009
12:19 am
“You just know Chop Chop, nolie, N8, are praying for them to lose this game.”
Actually, when I do pray, I rarely include the Atlanta Braves in the equation. That would be silly. As for hoping they lose this game? OK.
Besides, if it were that simple, don’t you think I would just pray for victory?
Elvis Presley
May 30th, 2009
12:19 am
“go heal over takin a sh**…oh wait” TnBrian
It’s them little bitty word choices makes ya crazy mad, ain’t it? Thanks for wishin’ me a healin’, though.
Jim Edmonds
May 30th, 2009
12:19 am
do yall need me still?
BravesFanChris24
May 30th, 2009
12:19 am
And here’s the cue.
BravesFanChris24
May 30th, 2009
12:21 am
And McCann changes it!
nolie
May 30th, 2009
12:21 am
Val Kilmer did indeed play Elvis. “True Romance.” (Elvis)
love that movie. plus the profits from the sale helped Tarantino get started as a director.
No Internet Tough Guys
May 30th, 2009
12:21 am
Tom and cabravesfan’s cat fight is sooooooo lame.
StingerSplash
May 30th, 2009
12:23 am
Two on, two out, let’s see if the statue can do anything ….
Nope.
Well, at least he’s only one homer shy of Big Papi’s total this year.
Mb
May 30th, 2009
12:24 am
Anderson = rally killer
Pinto Bean
May 30th, 2009
12:24 am
Lakers to the finals..whew!
cabravesfan
May 30th, 2009
12:24 am
No Internet Tough Guys-
yet you still feel the need to comment? It’s not a fight, it’s a conversation…between me and him. Feel free to ignore it
Pinto Bean
May 30th, 2009
12:24 am
Enter your comments here
richbrave
May 30th, 2009
12:24 am
RESERVOIR DOGS.
RHR
May 30th, 2009
12:25 am
I’m so sleepy…I’m trusting we can hang on and win this one. And if not? Oh well….I’ll be glad I went to bed early.
keylargo
May 30th, 2009
12:26 am
Changed over to see Jay Leno’s last show and Sweet Baby James Taylor is playing.
Roja
May 30th, 2009
12:26 am
What a display of hitting, Loaf.
zmerk13
May 30th, 2009
12:27 am
Rob (from SC) — how could anyone on this board do that? Wren is the reason JJ gave up 5 runs tonight…
TnBrian
May 30th, 2009
12:28 am
Elvis, did the fat comment I made about Moylan rub you the wrong way, partner?
Jurrjens4NLCY
May 30th, 2009
12:28 am
“No Internet Tough Guys-
yet you still feel the need to comment? It’s not a fight, it’s a conversation…between me and him. Feel free to ignore it”
You cant expect to post a conversation on a public blog and not have someone butt in
Cheap Promotional Announcement
May 30th, 2009
12:29 am
Besides, if it were that simple, don’t you think I would just pray for victory?
Um, because you love to whine is why. Not that winning keeps you guys from whinning, but we get to enjoy less of you people if the Braves win.Anywaz, y’all carry on. Give us more of some of that “real” stuff. How about some more Francouer bashing, haven’t done that in at least 5 minutes.
keylargo
May 30th, 2009
12:29 am
If Big Popi were an outfielder, would any of you GM’s out there trade Francoeur straight up for him?
No Internet Tough Guys
May 30th, 2009
12:30 am
“Feel free to ignore it</i”
Feel free to take it to a private place.
cabravesfan
May 30th, 2009
12:30 am
You cant expect to post a conversation on a public blog and not have someone butt in
Ture, and I typically don’t mind. I just find it…funny that if he feels our conversation is stupid, why bother paying any attention to it?
Elvis Presley
May 30th, 2009
12:30 am
TnBrian… it’s as good a time as any to lay this on ya, man. I’m not really Elvis Presley. So, uh, you know, the fat jokes and such… they don’t work as good for you as you might’a hoped.
J.J.M.
May 30th, 2009
12:31 am
lmao@ the umpire punch out
Elvis Presley
May 30th, 2009
12:33 am
keylargo, if he was a shoe salesman, I’d do the deal.
David O'Brien
May 30th, 2009
12:35 am
They’re actually playing Steve Earle’s Copperhead Road over the stadium PA before the ninth inning, while they show fans whooping it up in the crowd (they’ve stuck around for postgame fireworks).
Steve from OH
May 30th, 2009
12:36 am
Check out this guy’s mustache…nice.
SoWeGa Fanatic
May 30th, 2009
12:36 am
You aren’t really Elvis? Darn, i thought that UFO had brought you back.
AndyC
May 30th, 2009
12:38 am
Who does this pitcher think he is wearing a mustache like that? LOL!
Jurrjens4NLCY
May 30th, 2009
12:38 am
Call to the mustache… lol
Elvis Presley
May 30th, 2009
12:38 am
SoWeGa, oh he’s back, little buddy. I just ain’t him.
N8
May 30th, 2009
12:39 am
“but we get to enjoy less of you people if the Braves win…”
OK. Got me there (eyes rolling).
What I get a kick out of, is that I’m not even CLOSE to the biggest negative nellie on the blog, yet I get lumped in with the haters.
As for the Francouer bashing? If dicussing his stats, and what he has done, and what he’s capable of doing is considered “bashing”, my friend I hate to break it to you, but you actually have a problem with Jeff…. not me.
Now if I were to say Jeff is a worthless human being and start rumors about him randomly kicking dogs as he walks by them. THEN you could rip me for ripping Francoeur.
But I’m not the one who went into this season assuming he’d turn it around, am I?
StingerSplash
May 30th, 2009
12:40 am
Maybe they ought to have played “Back to the Wall” by Mr. Earle instead ….
Rafael Soriano=One. Bad. Dude.
AndyC
May 30th, 2009
12:40 am
Joe and Boog have a facebook page? Who knew?
Chop Chop
May 30th, 2009
12:41 am
I’ve got this column bookmarked ever since it was first posted in here.
N8
May 30th, 2009
12:42 am
“If Big Popi were an outfielder, would any of you GM’s out there trade Francoeur straight up for him?” keylargo
Sure. But if he were pitcher, would the Padres trade Jake Peavy straight up for him? Love your posts kelargo, but how over the top “hypothetical” was that question?
nolie
May 30th, 2009
12:42 am
Hopper knew that he was going to die because he wasnt about to sell out his son. Knowing that he was going to die, Hopper figured that he would go out “swinging”. His way of going out swinging was to insult Sicilian people in a way that Walken’s character would never forget. Tell a Sicilian gangster that his “great, great, great, great, great grandmother fcuked a ni__er….that he has black blood pumping through his veins” (Hopper had earlier said that the Moors conquered Sicily centuries ago, and that they “did so much fcuking to Sicilian women, that they changed the whole bloodline forever”… (PAUL)
it wasn’t about “going out swinging” it was about insulting him & his family’s history so badly (you’re right about the racist part) that he would lose his cool and kill him quickly in a moment of passion, rather than torture him for the info which Hopper’s character knew he would not be able to withstand. Like the black-ops guys say, “everybody talks”
JD
May 30th, 2009
12:42 am
Who does this pitcher think he is wearing a mustache like that? LOL!
Clay Zavada actually has a great story
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/-iexcl-Viva-Zavada-D-backs-rookie-breaks-into-b?urn=mlb,165231#remaining-content
Tom O'Hawke
May 30th, 2009
12:43 am
cabravesfan–
You always manage to comback with something that stops me in my tracks. That’s one of the things that I love about you.
I’d love to come out to LA and meet you. I have a very rich friend, that is bugging the heck out of me, to come out and visit him. My problem is, if you’re anywhere near as “pretty as I am” (Muhammed Ali), I won’t want to leave. I had a 3 year relationship with a woman that lived 35 miles, west of me. It was a pain in the butt (sorry McFann, about saying “butt”. Do as I say, not as I do). 3,000 miles may be more of a hassle.
I know, you’re just looking for a fun weekend. Kind of like a 2-night stand, right? Sorry, I’m a one woman man!
PWHjort
May 30th, 2009
12:44 am
Ha. AndyC. Of course we use Mike Gonzalez anyway because he needs regular work regardless of the situation.
richbrave
May 30th, 2009
12:46 am
CORY GEARRIN promoted to AA? Cool:
6′3″ 200, right-hander, 23 years old April 14. Fourth round pick in 2007. Outstanding year so far. I’ve mentioned him a couple of times this season.
His body of work at MYRTLE this year. 12 appearances all in relief, 14.0 IP, 8 H, 1 ER, 1 HR, 1 BB, 16 SO, 0.64 ERA, 0.64 WHIP, 1.89 GO/AO, 1 hold, 9 saves, 10 games finished.
Only work so far in MISSISSIPPI. 1.0 IP, 0 H, 2 BB, 1 SO, 1 game finished. ERA 0.00, WHIP 2.00. Looks like opening night jitters with an effective result.
BravesFanChris24
May 30th, 2009
12:46 am
Gonzo has it!
BravesFanChris24
May 30th, 2009
12:47 am
And Kelly doesn’t!
Mitchell
May 30th, 2009
12:47 am
Kelly…… WHAT THE &^$@!?!?!?!
Make the damn play KElly!!!!!!!!!!!
Elvis Presley
May 30th, 2009
12:48 am
“he just inexplicably failed to catch it”
Radio guys are on it tonight.
Bravos33
May 30th, 2009
12:48 am
The definition of inconsistent. KJ
cabravesfan
May 30th, 2009
12:49 am
Tom-
no worries
We can always bond over baseball and beer, right? (Braves are here August 6-9)
Just out of curiosity, where does your rich friend live? (I’m just wondering! LA is a big place…)
Paulding Paul
May 30th, 2009
12:49 am
Kelly Johnson is not the guy you want a ball hit to in the 9th inning or any crucial point in the game.
Elvis Presley
May 30th, 2009
12:49 am
This has a Dan-Uggla-about-to-make-yet-another-one feel to it, doesn’t it?
SoWeGa Fanatic
May 30th, 2009
12:49 am
Uh-oh.
StingerSplash
May 30th, 2009
12:49 am
If this bobble of the grounder becomes this year’s equivalent of the dropped pop up — and all that ensued from there ….
Tomahawkin
May 30th, 2009
12:50 am
Gonzo, COME ON!!!
Chop Chop
May 30th, 2009
12:50 am
Gonzo will strike out Drew.
cabravesfan
May 30th, 2009
12:50 am
And who knows, Tom, you might like LA and never go home
You can work from home here just as easily as you can from New York after all…
David O'Brien
May 30th, 2009
12:50 am
Another E for Kelly, and on a routine play. At least this one isn’t gonna be costly….
By the way, I was correct in my hunch about the Braves considering starting Charlie Morton on Sunday. Just noticed that his name is actually on the lineup card here with the guys on the 25-man roster and the coaching staff. Medlen’s also on it.
Braves had submitted Morton’s name to the Diamondbacks last week before the series, just in case they decided to start him Sunday. He pitched tonight, though, as we noted earlier. Threw a shutout at Syracuse.
Medlen is starting Sunday, barring some unexpected late change in plans.
Bravos33
May 30th, 2009
12:50 am
Good win.
Chop Chop
May 30th, 2009
12:50 am
See?
BravesFanChris24
May 30th, 2009
12:50 am
BRAVES WIN!
StingerSplash
May 30th, 2009
12:51 am
Nice job Gonzo. Way to close the deal.
Elvis Presley
May 30th, 2009
12:51 am
95 mph.
keylargo
May 30th, 2009
12:51 am
N8
On that trade, I just thought it would be worth the gamble for two teams to trade their big disappointments, to see if a fresh start would help either. But no room for Big Popi at first base and we would be even thinner in the outfield.
Tomahawkin
May 30th, 2009
12:51 am
Ball-Game That last Pitch was at 96MPH!
Tom O'Hawke
May 30th, 2009
12:52 am
“Tom and cabravesfan’s cat fight is sooooooo lame–No Internet Tough Guys
Wow!! You call that a fight?? If I fight with her, a few minutes longer, I’m gonna want to light up a cigarette (and I don’t smoke!).
N8
May 30th, 2009
12:52 am
Chop Chop, that IS a great article. Makes all the sense in the world.
I guess the bottom line is still patience, and pitch recognition, regardless of pitch count. Also shows that the “human” element of guessing and being impatient comes into play on a pitchers count, and the same for the pitcher making a “mistake” or being forced to throw a strike when the hitter has the advantage.
Earlier, when I compared Jeff to Chipper, it was a bit of a mis-match. NOBODY is going to ever confuse Jeff with Chipper at the plate. Chipper is going to the HOF, based on his ability to hit the ball and recognize when to swing, and what to look for based on scouting report and his internal “memory” of facing certain pitchers.
Jeff might be out of baseball in the next couple of years if he doesn’t figure it out. So to compare Jeff’s numbers on certain counts compared to Chipper was a bit silly.
Bottom line is that when a pitcher is naive enough to throw Jeff a first pitch strike that is hittable, he’s got enough ability to do something about it. As soon as he has to adjust, he just isn’t cut out (so far) to do much about it.
Cheap Promotional Announcement
May 30th, 2009
12:52 am
Braves Win!
(que the “realists”)
David O'Brien
May 30th, 2009
12:53 am
Apparently I was wrong about the wind. Even though the flags were barely moving earlier, they’re moving a bit now, and they just announced that they’re fireworks show’s been cancelled. Boos abound, much like when they’re cancelled on rainy Fridays at Atlanta.
I guess they probably have to be especially careful around here with everything so dry.
Alright, headed to clubhouse.
BRAVES BULL........pen
May 30th, 2009
12:53 am
gonzo is doesn’t have great stuff
Tomahawkin
May 30th, 2009
12:54 am
Chop Chop
Good Call, Now I’m bout to watch a lil Rasslin 1999 Raw with Stone Cold and The Rock, Here’s the link
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=Aboutreika18&view=videos
nolie
May 30th, 2009
12:54 am
10-6 now! Y ou just know Chop Chop, nolie, N8, are praying for them to lose this game (CHEAP)
thats pretty funny. of all the thousands of daily posts spewing hatred at the Braves, that you would jump on my mild complaint. if you bothered to read the posts you would know that I am not a team slammer. I very seldom say anything negative about the team or it’s players and the few times that I do the comments are very mild(and always true) just like the one that you are slamming. Oh I know…most of my posts are above your ability to actually comprehend. Well, that’s ok I guess. Carry on dude. See you next month when I might again “slam” the team.
Tomahawkin
May 30th, 2009
12:54 am
Chipper Out 2morrow, I think we will win, we did well in the Jays series despite him…!
Jay212033
May 30th, 2009
12:54 am
The last pitch from Gonzo was 96 AWESOME!!!
StingerSplash
May 30th, 2009
12:55 am
So if Morton’s going to be on the 25, who isn’t going to be on the 25 come Sunday?
N8
May 30th, 2009
12:55 am
Very nice win tonight. JJJ is definitely the “stopper” on this team. Even when he doesn’t have his best stuff, he seems to know how to win.
As somebody said earlier, he deserves to get a win with the offense having his back. Good for him…. and us. Even though I was praying for a loss.
cabravesfan
May 30th, 2009
12:55 am
Tom-
apparently normal conversation = “cat fight” for some people…I wish all my fights were like our conversations
Tomahawkin
May 30th, 2009
12:55 am
Man! Hoss Sounds Like our hitting Coach…! Anyone agree?
a643dp
May 30th, 2009
12:56 am
Anybody see Chipper wearing McCanns glasses LMAO
nolie
May 30th, 2009
12:56 am
Man, I didn’t think much of it at the time and all throughout spring training I thought Boone Logan would be our guy, didn’t really think O’Flaherty stood a chance of winning the job, and I didn’t really agree with the decision at the time, but Eric O’Flaherty was one heck of a waiver claim (PWH)
toldja so, many times. Ohman was not needed enough to pay his demands.
N8
May 30th, 2009
12:56 am
nolie, for the record, I too thought it was odd that you got lumped in with the haters.
Chop Chop
May 30th, 2009
12:58 am
I think Jon Garland and the offense’s total demolition of his sorry *** were the keys tonight. Jurrjens would have had to have been all kinds of awful to blow a nine-run lead.
nolie
May 30th, 2009
12:58 am
Dude @ 12:12 – How could you forget Coach of all people? (RHR)
you’re agreeing with him that I rip the team on a regular basis? That hurts.
cabravesfan
May 30th, 2009
12:58 am
a643dp-
caught that too, love it
BigMacAttack
May 30th, 2009
12:59 am
Jurr”g”ens gets his run support and needs every bit of it (not EVERY bit but winning by 4 is better than 1 … makes the 9th more comfortable). Make up for it by pitching a no hitter next time out, alright JJ?
Chop Chop
May 30th, 2009
1:01 am
I’m as negative as it gets, nolie. The only reason the Braves won this game tonight is because Bobby hobbled out and stuffed cash-filled envelopes in the umps’ pockets.
BigMacAttack
May 30th, 2009
1:02 am
and hey maybe it wasn’t just the braves being horrid during the sweep in San Fran. Cardinals got beat by them as well. Maybe they’re just getting hot?? *watches as the giants lose the next 6 games disproving a theory*
Chop Chop
May 30th, 2009
1:02 am
(Not a bad strategy, by the way. I wish Bobby would do that more often.)
RHR
May 30th, 2009
1:07 am
No way nolie! I just quickly scanned that post, got the gist of it, and noticed coach wasnt listed. The fact that coach was omitted and yourself and chop chop were included is a good indicator that dude doesnt know his stuff. And i have nothing against n8s posts either, if im being honest i have to say i usually dont read all of them. Nothing against coach either, its just that he seems to be happiest and most vocal when the braves are losing, which is odd but hey, different strokes and all.
Nite blog.
nolie
May 30th, 2009
1:08 am
Chop Chop
May 30th, 2009
1:01 am
I’m as negative as it gets, nolie.
yeah, now you I understand Chop, you’re right there with MF04,Jeff321 and some others. j/k
Tomahawkin
May 30th, 2009
1:08 am
Luke Scott Has been Clowning…!
Trade for him NOW!!! Frank Wren
Tom O'Hawke
May 30th, 2009
1:10 am
DOB–
I hope the fans understand the reasoning behind the fireworks cancellation. You don’t want to read:
GOOD NEWS; The firework show went off as planned.
BAD NEWS: The State of Arizona is now deemed as “entirely a desert”.
a643dp
May 30th, 2009
1:12 am
Tomahawkin,
I agree maybe Chipper can help on that since Luke is from DeLand Florida just like Chip.
Cheap Promotional Announcement
May 30th, 2009
1:14 am
thats pretty funny. of all the thousands of daily posts spewing hatred at the Braves, that you would jump on my mild complaint. if you bothered to read the posts you would know that I am not a team slammer.
nolie, since when does any comment made here have to be tethered to reality? I’ve not bore witness to any such requirement whenever I check out this blog. Why must I be held to a higher standard? Is it the happy the team won thing? Is that it?
Ok realists, it’s been a real downer I know, but it’s time for sum fish tacos!
Love ya all..and keep up the whinning , you’re doing a heckuva job!
Doc Holiday
May 30th, 2009
1:14 am
White Sox Acquire Ramon Castro
By Tim Dierkes [May 29 at 10:07pm CST]
10:06pm: Mets GM Omar Minaya just announced that the Mets shipped Castro to the Sox for pitcher Lance Broadway. Sox Machine says this makes Broadway an official first-round bust.
Tom O'Hawke
May 30th, 2009
1:14 am
nolie–
There was something I wanted to reply to you, but cabravesfan has me so distracted, I can’t remember what it was. So, as long as I’m here, let me say….. HI!.
Doc Holiday
May 30th, 2009
1:15 am
Phillies To Pursue One Impact Pitcher
By Tim Dierkes [May 29 at 9:44pm CST]
Brett Myers is out for the season with hip surgery. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports spoke to Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr., who said the Phillies don’t have the money to add multiple starters. Instead they’ll aim high, with names like Erik Bedard and Roy Oswalt speculated by Rosenthal. So, not a Brad Penny type. SI’s Jon Heyman wrote about Bedard’s appeal earlier today.
Rosenthal also wonders if Myers’ surgery could restore some lost velocity, making him an intriguing free agent after the season.
cabravesfan
May 30th, 2009
1:17 am
Tom-
see what you’ve been missing in the last week while you’ve been gone??
David O'Brien
May 30th, 2009
1:18 am
Yunel said he thought he was going to have to come out of the game in first couple of innings because of the pain in his hip flexor. Said it hurt moving side to side. But he said he’s gonna keep playing, that the team needs him, needs everybody if they’re going to “qualify” as he put it (through a translator; he understood most of my questions without waiting for the translator to interpret, but answered through the translator)
David O'Brien
May 30th, 2009
1:24 am
TnBrian, no faster way to fall out of favor here than to mock The King. We love The King.
I have a bust of Elvis in my music/CD room at home, man. And several framed prints of E. So don’t go ridiculin’. TCB, bro. I’ll send the surviving members of the Memphis Mafia to your house if you don’t watch that stuff. And a guy from Tennessee, no less (that is the Tn in your name, right?)
Tom O'Hawke
May 30th, 2009
1:25 am
“see what you’ve been missing in the last week while you’ve been gone“–LA
Sweetheart, even though I haven’t been able to post, I’ve scanned from time to time. I’ve seen posts that almost made me think that I’d never participate again. There are still a few, however, that make me want to hang around. At least, when I can, you know?
kirkinga
May 30th, 2009
1:26 am
since when does any comment made here have to be tethered to reality? I’ve not bore witness to any such requirement whenever I check out this blog. Why must I be held to a higher standard?
Lol! nolie, s/he kind of got you on that one…lol!
cabravesfan
May 30th, 2009
1:28 am
Tom-
I know the feeling
Spent the last week alternating between writing and deleting nasty posts and trying to keep my head from exploding 
But it’s nice to have you back
nolie
May 30th, 2009
1:31 am
Hi TOM, good to see you around more again.
MIBravesFan
May 30th, 2009
1:32 am
DOB: “Yunel said he thought he was going to have to come out of the game in first couple of innings because of the pain in his hip flexor. Said it hurt moving side to side. But he said he’s gonna keep playing, that the team needs him, needs everybody if they’re going to “qualify” as he put it (through a translator; he understood most of my questions without waiting for the translator to interpret, but answered through the translator)”
Clearly his way of saying if they are going to make it into what is essentially an 8-team tournament field that plays in October:) And he’s right, they do.
TnBrian
May 30th, 2009
1:32 am
DOB, WOAH! No problems with The King, man! Just a little edgy towards guys with side burns…got my butt kicked by a kid in school who sported some Elvis burns. No offense to Elvis himself though. Yeah, Chatt.Tn is where this boy lives.
N8
May 30th, 2009
1:37 am
“And i have nothing against n8s posts either, if im being honest i have to say i usually dont read all of them.” RHR
Thanks (I guess). I don’t expect everybody to read all of, if any of my posts. Since the new format doesn’t “discriminate” against long posts like mine, I don’t even feel guilty anymore about them bogging it down.
But most of my epic posts, are usually directed directly at another blogger. Call it conversation, I guess. But like I said earlier. I don’t even think I’m in the top 20 bloggers anymore for “most negative”. Not even close. It just so happens that my blog history, dictates that I get lumped in with the haters.
Do I want change? Sure. Have I given up on the team? Nope. This division is ripe for the pickin’. Just not sure Wren can fix the problems in time for us to grab the bull by the horns and take what is there to be had. Do I hate Bobby Cox? Nope. Do I hate TP? Nope. Do I hate Roger McDowell? ABSOLUTELY not. Been one of his biggest supporters. Always thought that Leo didn’t fix as many people as he did fix. Which is evident by his “work” in Baltimore.
Do I thnk Wren made a mistake by going all out after pitching last off-season and completely ignoring the OF? Yup. Said so then and am not backing down now. Do I think that Chipper is a great player when he plays? Yup. But he’s not getting younger, and his health will only get worse as he gets older. Do I think that Tommy Hanson should be up? I can’t think of one good reason, now that his “super 2″ status should be cleared away, that he’s not. Having said that, Glavine deserves a shot. he’s earned it.
Do I think that Schafer deserved to “win” the CF job out of ST? Yup. Still don’t think he’s the “problem”. His defense is stellar. His bat is coming around, and had Wren NOT counted on Francoeur, and/or got another bat for LF, nobody would be complaining about Jordan. Well, some would, but I wouldn’t be one of them. His results are not a direct relation to his approach. He appears to have a better “plan” at the plate. He’s just over matched. Jeff just doesn’t think. Or he thinks too much, when he’s up there.
This team STILL has the makings of a playoff caliber team. If they could find a leadoff hitter (thus being able to drop Yunel and KJ down in the order), along with Lowe, JJJ and even Vazquez starting, and the Gonzo/Soriano combo in the pen, ACTUALLY could be scary in October to many teams.
It just is yet to be seen if Wren can build the club to get there to utilize the guys that are “built” to succeed come October baseball. Which is the polar opposite of most of the teams of the 90’s for the Braves.
Those clubs were built to absolutely dominate from April 1st to September’s end. But just so happened to run into too many teams that were built to beat THEM.
It’s not a coincidence, imo, that the team that won it all in 95, had a veteran bench down the stretch (Polonia and Devereaux), and had great defense with Belliard at SS, rather than Blauser’s glove and streaky bat (who can forget Belliard PERFECT squeez bunt and his catch in foul territory in the 9th inning of the clinching game six?).
Add to the fact, all those innings that Glavine, Maddux, Smoltz and Avery put on, by basically playing EVERY October from 91-93 (only 93 for Maddux, of course), had to take there toll. I’ve never underestimated the importance of the 94 strike and the beginning of the 95 season being delayed due to the strike, in allowing those guys to be fresh come October of 95 and it showed.
I should state that I think the top 3 in the rotation (all you really need in October) is playoff caliber. The two closers are playoff caliber. Chipper if healthy is obviously playoff caliber. McCann can hit anybody anytime if healthy. Escobar is electric enough to be a star with both his glove and his bat in the playoffs. Kotchman is EXACTLY the kind of glove a playoff team needs at 1B.
But the offense needs a lot of help to not only get there, but succeed when they do get so forutunate as to get there.
If that’s not keeping it real, and NOT being negative, I don’t know what is. Just calling it like I see it. Can’t imagine that anybody could find a good argument to disagree with that.
See RHR, another long post directed at somebody. Hopefully, you read this one.
Tom O'Hawke
May 30th, 2009
1:41 am
cabravesfan–
My buddy (LA rich-guy), went from my area to Nahant, a residential island about 10 miles north of Boston. I used to love to visit him there. Had so many good times.
Anyway, he was in demand. About 5 years ago, he and his wife, went west. Anyway, I saw him at a gathering of his old friends, 2 years ago, and then again when he came into town for his father’s funeral, last year. He always bugs me to come out and spend some time with him. (again, you can’t blame him)
I have all his locational information, but I’ll have to find it, and then get back to you.
N8
May 30th, 2009
1:43 am
DOB, two things.
That’s good to hear Escobar “stepping up” and playing through his pain. Sounds like the beginning of career as a clubhouse leader. Let’s hope he doesn’t make it worse, and miss too much time. But a Braves lineup with him in it, is better than one without him in it. Pretty elementary and self explanitory, imo.
Secondly, about The King. I’ll assume you enjoyed the scene in The Committments then, where Joey “The Lips” is telling his story about Elvis and the saxophone. And the scene where the they are trying out people for the band, and the two guys are singing “Elvis was a Cajun….”, and the father (Colm Meaney) replies: “That’s F’n blasphomy!!!”
The second scene mentioned is one of my favorites in the movie. In any movie, actually. Makes me laugh everytime. Along with the photo of Elvis being ABOVE the photo of the pope on their wall. Good stuff, indeed.
Chop Chop
May 30th, 2009
1:43 am
All this King talk got me thinking about this song…
Porcelain Monkey
by Warren Zevon
He was an accident waiting to happen
Most accidents happen at home
Maybe he should’ve gone out more often
Maybe he should’ve answered the phone
Hip-shakin’ shoutin’ in gold lame’
That’s how he earned his regal sobriquet
Then he threw it all away
For a porcelain monkey
He threw it away for a porcelain monkey
Gave it all up for a figurine
He traded it in for a night in Las Vegas
And his face on velveteen
From a shotgun shack singing Pentecostal hymns
Through the wrought iron gates to the TV room
He had a little world, it was smaller than your hand
It’s a rockabilly ride from the glitter to the gloom
Left behind by the latest trends
Eating fried chicken with his regicidal friends
That’s how the story ends
With a porcelain monkey
He threw it away for a porcelain monkey
Gave it all up for a figurine
He traded it in for a night in Las Vegas
And his face on velveteen
Hip-shakin’ shoutin’ in gold lame’
That’s how he earned his regal sobriquet
Then he threw it all away
For a porcelain monkey
He threw it away for a porcelain monkey
Gave it all up for a figurine
He traded it in for a night in Las Vegas
And his face on velveteen
N8
May 30th, 2009
1:45 am
On second thought, and a clearer “memory” of the scene. I believe it’s a trumpet, not a saxophone that Joey is talking about with the vomit.
cabravesfan
May 30th, 2009
1:48 am
Tom-
No worries, like I said, just curious where your buddy lives…there are several uber wealthy areas in LA, in varying degrees of “uber.” I’m about ready to go to bed anyways (Dog woke me up at 3:30 this morning and wanted to go for a walk)- just hoping DOB will drop the player quotes into his game story before I shut down for the night
Roman Gal
May 30th, 2009
1:49 am
Ok…so according to all of you good folks, I need to watch the following movies so I don’t have to live a shamed life any longer:
The Godfather 1&2
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Star Wars
Goodfellas
Carlito’s Way
Midnight Cowboy
Bonnie & Clyde
Raging Bull
Casablanca
Sunset Blvd.
Once Upon a Time in America
Fight Club
Blade Runner
Pulp Fiction
Thief of Baghdad
A Bronx Tale
Scarface
Did I miss any? And, uh…who’s paying for all this?
kirkinga
May 30th, 2009
1:51 am
N8 under seige tonight! You sure got some folk fired up tonight. I must go back and read through the pages.
Kyle
May 30th, 2009
1:51 am
Vision Video in Athens has 5 old videos for $5…you could knock this out in a week
Chop Chop
May 30th, 2009
1:56 am
You can add Apocalypse Now, The Deer Hunter and Serpico to that list.
Oh, and don’t forget about Dog Day Afternoon, The Conversation and Blazing Saddles.
Tom O'Hawke
May 30th, 2009
1:56 am
cabravesfan & nolie—
Thanks, to both of you. But keep in mind, when I can only scan, and not participate, your posts are among the ones I stop and read. So watch what you say about me, in my absence. (that last statement should keep you guys in line) (nolie, you’re cool, it’s the woman I’m really worried about)
cabravesfan
May 30th, 2009
1:58 am
Tom-
Hey! I would never say anything bad about you!
)
(although if you refer to me as “the woman” again I might have to rethink that policy…
N8
May 30th, 2009
2:01 am
kirkinga, nah. Same old, same old. Nothing out of the ordinary.
Roman Gal, don’t forget about:
This is Spinal Tap
Reservoir Dogs
& Fargo
David O'Brien
May 30th, 2009
2:04 am
“It felt great,” Escobar said of his fifth home run, a towering drive to the second deck in the left-field seats. “But I didn’t feel 100 percent [with the injury]. I thought I was going to have to come out of the game in the second or third inning because of the pain. It hurt when I moved side to side.”
When asked if he might still end up going on the DL, Escobar said, “I’m going to keep playing. I don’t know how to stop. The team needs me. We need everybody in there if we’re going to qualify [for the postseason].”
Mitchell
May 30th, 2009
2:05 am
We need Morton on Sunday no matter what. I don’t care if he has two days rest he can’t be as bad as Medlen.
Bobby keeps acting like it’s all about patience and “he looked really good except for that one bad inning”… yeah, like when he walks the pitcher with the bases loaded and gives up five runs.
This isn’t like “oh, not everybody becomes a star in their first outing.” If I remember correctly from DOB after his (Medlen’s) first start, which was a loss in case you forgot, that Smotlz won his first start but then lost his next three.
Yeah, in 1988. This isn’t the NL West circa the Dale Murphy years. This is about giving the team a chance of winning the game so that we don’t fall out of this race before they get back to Atlanta.
Roman Gal
May 30th, 2009
2:07 am
I have seen Blazing Saddles!
Now, I’ve heard of Fargo and Apocalypse Now, but The Deer Hunter, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, The Conversation, This is Spinal Tap, Reservoir Dogs are all new to me.
Chop Chop
The Deer Hunter? You do realize I’m not a guy, right?
N8
Don’t you live in Fargo?
Mitchell
May 30th, 2009
2:07 am
DOB, is Medlen really starting on Sunday?
That would suck if he is.
Tom O'Hawke
May 30th, 2009
2:08 am
cabravesfan–
I was actually deliberating between, woman and lady. (I really wanted to say sweetie or honey). Never knew that my choice was going to tick you off. What would have been the better choice, oh sensitive one.
DirtyDawg
May 30th, 2009
2:09 am
I don’t get it with Kelly Johnson. The frustration our pitching staff must have with his defense, I suspect, is the reason they didn’t throw at the guy that spiked KJ on that play at second – in fact he was the one that hit the ball Kelly booted, wasn’t he? And what’s this about him only having four errors, hell I’ve seen a dozen misplays myself and I don’t watch half the games…and don’t get me started on that guy Garret.
As for True Romance, that movie had a ton of great people in it – when you can get Brad Pitt to do nothing but smoke a bong and lay on a couch, and you’ve got talent coming out your ears. Even the housekeeper, Berta, from Two and A Half Men was in the damn movie.
Chop Chop
May 30th, 2009
2:09 am
Meryl Streep is in it, Roman Gal. She’s a chick.
Mitchell
May 30th, 2009
2:12 am
Reservoir Dogs sucks people. That movie is all show.
Pulp Fiction and Jackie Brown are as good as it gets with Tarantino. And by “good” I mean great. But the rest of them kind of suck.
Yeah baby. That’s how I roll.
cabravesfan
May 30th, 2009
2:12 am
Tom-
Sorry, didn’t mean it to sound so…bitter
You could never “tick me off”…just one of those pet peeves of mine (I have a good (male) friend who insists on addressing me as “Woman” like it’s my name…drives me crazy!)
David O'Brien
May 30th, 2009
2:12 am
cabravesfan: player quotes are in game write-thru story, but I don’t know when someone will post it. we’re short-staffed at the office tonight this late.
Here, I’ll just post the whole story here, completely unedited (except the once-over by me):
By DAVID O’BRIEN
dobrien@ajc.com
Phoenix – The Braves believed that getting Yunel Escobar back in the lineup would help awaken their moribund offense. But this exceeded their expectations.
Escobar hit a three-run homer and helped the Braves vent recent offensive frustrations during a 10-6 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Bank One Ballpark, which snapped a four-game losing streak.
On a rare night when Braves starter Jair Jurrjens (5-2) needed ample run support for a win, the Braves supplied more than enough with nine runs in the first three innings, including Escobar’s 452-foot homer in the five-run third.
“Just another 10-run night,” cracked manager Bobby Cox, whose Braves scored more in the first three innings Friday than they had in the entire four-game losing streak that began this seven-game trip. “Escobar made a big difference.”
Escobar missed six games with a strained right hip flexor. If he hadn’t been ready to play by Friday or Saturday, Cox said the Braves probably would have needed to place the shortstop on the 15-day disabled list.
“It felt great,” Escobar said (through a translator) about his fifth home run, a towering drive to the second seating deck in left. “But I didn’t feel 100 percent. I thought I was going to have to come out of the game in the second or third inning because of the pain. It hurt when I moved side to side.”
When asked if he might still end up going on the DL, Escobar said, “I’m going to keep playing. I don’t know how to stop. The team needs me. We need everybody in there if we’re going to qualify [for the postseason].”
Jurrjens gave up eight hits and a season-high five runs in five innings, the first time that he allowed more than two runs since his second game of the season, nine starts ago. His ERA jumped by a half-run, from 2.07 to 2.59.
“Baseball’s so funny,” the right-hander said. “You ask for runs, and then when they give you a lot of runs, you give back a lot.”
The Braves have scored one or no runs four times while Jurrjens was in games, including three quality starts in which he got one no-decision and two losses.
“He deserved that win tonight,” Cox said. “He’s lost so many when he gave up nothing.”
Cox penciled Escobar in the lineup after watching him put on a power-hitting display at early batting practice. (Nearly the entire team showed up for a voluntary 2 p.m. early hitting session on a 100-degree day with the roof open at Bank One Ballpark).
Escobar carried it over to the game, launching a homer off Jon Garland (4-4) that landed in the same vicinity of his tape-measure batting-practice blasts, a dining area in front of Friday’s Sports Grill in the upper deck.
The Braves roughed up Garland for nine hits and a season-high nine runs (eight earned) in 2-2/3 innings.
This after hitting .177 with seven runs in their four-game losing streak, which included a sweep at San Francisco and Thursday’s opening loss at Arizona.
“Escobar is a big part of our offense,” catcher Brian McCann said. “Getting him back today was a big spark.”
McCann was the last of the nine Braves in the opening lineup to get a hit Friday, joining the offensive parade with a fourth-inning leadoff single. Even Jurrjens had a big hit, a bases-loaded double in the second inning.
Jurrjens was credited with two RBI, and a third run scored on an error.
Garland fell to 1-3 with a 9.33 ERA in his past four starts. In two starts against the Braves, including one last season, he’s 0-2 with a 14.04 ERA, with 21 hits and 13 earned runs allowed in 8-1/3 innings.
The Braves led 10-1 before the Diamondbacks scored three runs in the fourth inning and one in the fifth. Jurrjens threw 88 pitches in five innings.
Casey Kotchman had two hits and scored two runs in the first three innings.
With the bases loaded and two outs in the third, Kelly Johnson hit a two-run single. Two pitches later, Escobar took Garland deep. Way deep.
It was the fifth home run for Escobar, tying Johnson and McCann for the team high. He also matched Kotchman for the team lead with 24 RBIs.
Jeff Francoeur also had two RBI on a pair of singles for the Braves, who have two games left on the seven-game trip.
They’ll send Javier Vazquez (4-4) to the mound against Arizona lefty Doug Davis on Saturday afternoon, when the Braves can assure themselves of at least a split of the four-game series.
Roman Gal
May 30th, 2009
2:12 am
Chop Chop, ok. You’re a pretty funny fellow here, so I’ll trust your judgement. If you say it’s good, then it must be.
N8
May 30th, 2009
2:13 am
Roman Gal, no, I don’t live in Fargo. I live in Bismarck, about 2.5 hours from Fargo. Ironically most of the movie is set on the other side of the river in Minnesota, and strangely enough, there isn’t any complaining about Bobby Cox by Coach or I anywhere in the film. So it’s not a true representation of our (ahem) great state.
Mitchell
May 30th, 2009
2:14 am
Doesn’t anybody here have real taste?
Paul Thomas Anderson? Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Punch Drunk Love, There Will Be Blood?
If you could only watch four movies in your whole lifetime it should be those.
kirkinga
May 30th, 2009
2:14 am
Roman Gal, wow what a list! I’ve not seen some of those either. I still refuse to watch ET, though.
MIBravesFan
May 30th, 2009
2:16 am
Esco’s play speaks for itself in a lot of ways (defensively, batting with runners in scoring position, especially batting with 2 outs and runners in scoring position) but this was a great quote you got, DOB(thanks for all your good work!), it says a lot, too. He is really stepping up in a lot of ways for this team.
David O'Brien
May 30th, 2009
2:16 am
O’Hawke: So I guess I should make sure not to drop any ashes from my cigar on the drive home, too, right? Mental note to myself, done.
TCB, everybody. Got a quick turnaround tomorrow, back to the yard for 1 p.m. tilt.
Thankya. Thankyaveramuch.
Roman Gal
May 30th, 2009
2:17 am
“I’m going to keep playing. I don’t know how to stop. The team needs me. We need everybody in there if we’re going to qualify [for the postseason].”
I’m really starting to love Escobar. I’ve always liked him, but this year…I don’t know. Something seems to have changed with him.
cabravesfan
May 30th, 2009
2:17 am
DOB-
You’re awesome, thanks!! Very much appreciated
Roman Gal
May 30th, 2009
2:19 am
kirkinga
I’ve never seen any of those movies. I’m thinking that Star Wars, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and The Godfather are at the top of the list. Why are you boycotting ET?
Roman Gal
May 30th, 2009
2:21 am
N8
Very true. But I’ll bet Coach was there talking about how he needed speed though, right?
Does the movie have a Bowl of Sad anywhere in it?
David O'Brien
May 30th, 2009
2:22 am
Mitchell, any list of must-watch movies has to have the first two Godfathers, Goodfellas, and Coen Bros. representation, beginning for me with the Big Lebowski and Raising Arizona, and also Fargo and No Country for Old Men (and Miller’s Crossing, and Barton Fink … man, they make terrific movies.
I, too, loved There Will Be Blood, probably a little more than No Country for Old Men, which came out at roughly same time.
N8
May 30th, 2009
2:23 am
Mitchell, the simplicity and darkness of Reservoir Dogs is what makes it great.
When watching Tarantino’s collection of movies, and then going back and watching Reservoir Dogs, you can see the darkness and twisted angle on the world in the infancy stages of his direction.
Overrated? Perhaps. Classic Tarantino movie? Without a doubt.
To grasp what Tarantino is all about, and only like the “hits” like Jackie Brown and Pulp Fiction, is like saying your favorite Metallica song is “Enter Sandman”, without appreciating the growth that got them to that point.
But to each his own. Not going down that path (music and movies) on the blog anymore than I just did.
Tom O'Hawke
May 30th, 2009
2:25 am
cabravesfan–
I understand, and no, you weren’t being, and never will,l I think, were being, bitter. I’m not sure the way you prefer to being addressed. I know I have some personal favorites, that you may disagree with. However, I will try not to use “woman”. From time to time, I used to use the title, as you know, from that old Doors’ song, “LA Woman”.
In the future, I’ll stay away from that.
N8
May 30th, 2009
2:27 am
“Does the movie have a Bowl of Sad anywhere in it?”
No. But there IS a wood chipper!
cabravesfan
May 30th, 2009
2:29 am
Tom-
“Woman” is really the only one I have an issue with…and I don’t mind LA Woman (I actually like it quite a bit
)- feel free to call me whatever you want- I won’t mind
Yunel's Frosted Tips
May 30th, 2009
2:29 am
Montón de perdedores que no pueden beneficiarse sin mí, los retoños
Roman Gal
May 30th, 2009
2:30 am
I have a question about how the draft works…
If, say, Stephen Strasburg were drafted by the Natinals but didn’t sign, what happens then? He’s graduating, right? (Let’s pretend he is, even if he’s not.) Does that make him a free agent?
Do American players have to go through the draft first? Like, if he wanted to sign with another team, could he forego the draft?
Roman Gal
May 30th, 2009
2:31 am
Ok…so I guess that was more than one question.
Boo
May 30th, 2009
2:36 am
You always manage to comback with something that stops me in my tracks. That’s one of the things that I love about you.
I’d love to come out to LA and meet you. I have a very rich friend, that is bugging the heck out of me, to come out and visit him. My problem is, if you’re anywhere near as “pretty as I am” (Muhammed Ali), I won’t want to leave. I had a 3 year relationship with a woman that lived 35 miles, west of me. It was a pain in the butt (sorry McFann, about saying “butt”. Do as I say, not as I do). 3,000 miles may be more of a hassle.
I know, you’re just looking for a fun weekend. Kind of like a 2-night stand, right?
Geez, is this appropriate? Both this comment and two people essentially hijacking a Braves blog with weird personal stuff no one here really cares about?
Flame away.
Tom O'Hawke
May 30th, 2009
2:37 am
Roman Gal–
I saw the list. Listen, you could watch this on your own and enjoy it. But, if you want to have a very romantic evening, invite someone you want to cuddle up with. If you can’t cook, get some good take-out from a decent restaurant. Candles never hurt, either. And for the movie, rent “Casablanca”. Yeah, it’s a major “chick flick”, but guys can also enjoy it, and should. If you want a romantic evening, it doesn’t get any better than that. (unless the guy was me)
cabravesfan
May 30th, 2009
2:40 am
Boo-
Not really any more “weird” or “personal” then people discussing movies or music on the blog, just having some fun…and we aren’t exactly hijacking it either…it’s 2:30 in the morning on the east coast, not many people around. If you don’t want to read it, just skip it.
Tom O'Hawke
May 30th, 2009
2:46 am
Geez, is this appropriate? Both this comment and two people essentially hijacking a Braves blog with weird personal stuff no one here really cares about?–Boo
Man, you are so right. I apologize. At 2:36 AM, I keep forgetting about how many people want to discuss the Braves. I won’t “clog the blog” any longer. The floor (blog) is all yours. Go, man, talk about the Braves. I have cleared the runway!
Roman Gal
May 30th, 2009
2:47 am
Tom O’Hawke
Haha…you are too much. It might as well be you, though.
N8
May 30th, 2009
2:47 am
Roman Gal, I don’t remember how it went down. But JD Drew essentially did this to the Phillies.
They drafted him, he refused to sign, and then he played in an independent league. I think the rule states that he had to “sit out” a year (or something like that), and THEN re-enter the draft. At which point, he was then drafted by the Cardinals.
If I’m not mistaking, Travis Lee did the same thing to the Twins. The was drafted by the D-Backs.
Mitchell
May 30th, 2009
2:48 am
N8,
We are definitely not going to see eye to eye on Tarantino. I think Pulp Fiction, which is an obvious choice and everyone has seen it but… , and Jackie Brown are truly great films.
The rest are just exercises in genre. Not to say he doesn’t have style but that’s really all they are. Most of them still have that conversational dialogue but it mainly exists for its own sake. In Pulp Fiction and JB it’s used in a way to allow the characters to reveal themselves over time and to reveal their motivations. They just have more heart to me.
And I know everybody likes the Coen brothers. I happen to genuinely like several of their films but they got on my bad side when they won the Oscar for No Country for Old Men and acted like they couldn’t care less. That was a very flawed film in my opinion and generally inferior to There Will Be Blood. No, I hated it. It’s really that simple.
I’m also not really in love with the Godfather movies… I know, I even went to film school. I am obligated to say they are the best things ever put to film but I can’t do it. The Conversation and Apocalypse Now are the joint with regards to Coppola.
I do like the Deer Hunter and Goodfellas of course. It’s probably the greatest movie ever made. Not really but if I had to pick an all time great film that would be on the list.
After Hours is another great Scorcese movie and Mean Streets is the shizzle.
I don’t know, that’s all I got.
Tom O'Hawke
May 30th, 2009
2:49 am
cabravesfan—
You see? Another thing we have in common. Love you and good night.
Roman Gal
May 30th, 2009
2:51 am
I think Pulp Fiction, which is an obvious choice and everyone has seen it but… Mitchell
Not everyone has seen it.
cabravesfan
May 30th, 2009
2:51 am
Good Night Tom!
Roman Gal
May 30th, 2009
2:54 am
N8
So what you’re saying is that if they don’t sign they can’t just sign with another club? And why is it that players like Yunel Escobar get drafted, but not like Julio Teheran (if he was old enough, I guess).
Mitchell
May 30th, 2009
2:59 am
Also, Raising Arizona. What is up with that? Why does everybody seem to think that’s such a great movie?
I can’t get on board with that. Not a good movie. Sorry, I’m the critic here what can I say.
I gotta give props to Michael Mann. I know everybody has to like Heat. It’s mandatory. Freakin’ great movie. The Insider is probably even better. Obviously somewhat different films but still better and with dialogue that actually makes sense. The Insider should have won the Oscar that year. American Beauty won it if I remember correctly and I do. That was a disgrace.
And finally, somebody out there has to agree tell me they’ve seen Magnolia by Paul Thomas Anderson. Magnolia is probably the best movie of all time. It’s incredible. Totally being subjective here. Fair and balanced like a mofo.
Mitchell
May 30th, 2009
3:02 am
“agree tell me… ”
That’s it. I’m done for the night or morning.
Peace out.
Tom O'Hawke
May 30th, 2009
3:03 am
“Haha…you are too much. It might as well be you, though”
Thank you, Roman Gal. Unfortunately, for the both of us, you’re a little too young. That doesn’t mean I can’t advise you though. Anything else, I’m afraid, would be inappropriate. Besides, I think cabravesfan would hurt me. She’s kind of my ” blog-babe”. However, when I’m away for a while, she seems to flirt like hell with my best buddy, Jim. I think she’s just trying to get me jealous. Did I have a point with all this?
nolie
May 30th, 2009
3:04 am
rent “Casablanca”. Yeah, it’s a major “chick flick”, but guys can also enjoy it, and should. If you want a romantic evening, it doesn’t get any better than that. (unless the guy was me) (TOM)
one of my top 5 movies of all time. great flick. Bogie made 4 or 5 great ones. Treasure of the Sierra Madre,Maltese Falcon,The African Queen, & Key Largo. High Sierra, To Have & Have Not, The Big Sleep, We’re No Angels, Sahara & To Beat The Devil were all above average too.
uga-brave
May 30th, 2009
3:14 am
casablaca,
a chick flick? no comment.
Tom O'Hawke
May 30th, 2009
3:25 am
nolie–
You have to admit, if you’re planning a romantic evening, and those movies are your choices, your number one pick would be “Casablanca”. Personally, of the ones you mentioned, my 2nd choice would be ,”The African Queen”.
Let me ask you this. RHR is coming over for a dinner and a movie, at your place. What is the movie? (forget, “Gone With The Wind”)
uga-brave
May 30th, 2009
3:32 am
am i the only guy that liked DANCES WITH WOLVES?
as far as westerns. toombstone, high noon, butch cassidy and sundance, unforgiven, the wild bunch, outlaw josey wales, high plains drifter.
and of course the good, the bad, and the ugly.
kirkinga
May 30th, 2009
3:34 am
Roman Gal, I think I boycotted ET because it just seemed like soo much hype and at the time I was going through my little punk phase and was too cool to be seen watching ET..lol! I can still remember all the kids with their ET lunchboxes and replica Michael Jackson gloves.
Now, I haven’t watched it because it doesn’t look interesting.
uga-brave
May 30th, 2009
3:42 am
going to to a place called half moon palace in playa del carmen in a couple of weeks, anyone been there?
the wife set it up.
any feedback?
Tom O'Hawke
May 30th, 2009
4:04 am
DOB–O’Hawke: So I guess I should make sure not to drop any ashes from my cigar on the drive home, too, right? Mental note to myself, done.
Once you think you’ve cleared the flammable area, beware!. There’s a lot of cactus and sand, that is a lot more flammable than what we learned in school.
Don’t worry though. If the worse was to happen, you would be surrounded with flames, with no place to go. The heat would rise to a point that you couldn’t stand. You would finally expire.
I think you go through this on a daily basis, on your blog. The only difference is that you can’t expire. I mean, such a big percentage of the part-time bloggers, are so negative, they drive everybody nuts. The “blog elders”, as I call them, disappear when the negativity appears. I, come and go, based on the “attitude” of the blog, and who’s still on. However, you, and I don’t think too many people think about this, have to put up with most of the BS.
I don’t care what anybody else thinks, if I had to put up with this crap, 24/7, they couldn’t pay me enough.
kirkinga
May 30th, 2009
4:24 am
I would add New Jack City(best urban gangster movie), Year of the Dragon (with Mickey Rourke), The Departed, and [rec] which is the scariest movie I’ve ever seen. But you have to get the original in Spanish with English subtitles, not the U.S. version called Quarantine.
Braveheart
May 30th, 2009
5:41 am
You got that all wrong. Jackie Brown sucked beyond belief. Reservoir Dogs was awesome. As N8 indicated, his work as a director in Reservoir Dogs and his script to True Romance were his calling cards that screamed gimme the budget to make Pulp Fiction. I had such high hopes for Jackie Brown, and was so bitterly disappointed while I sat in the theater watching it. That movie really sucked. Haven’t liked much of his work since Dogs, Pulp Fiction and True Romance, although I found the Kill Bill movies entertaining.
Tarantino is kinda like Frenchy. He announced his presence with authority, then became very mediocre, with occasional flashes of brilliance, and eventually just sucked and made you wonder why anyone thought he was good in the first place.
Braveheart
May 30th, 2009
5:50 am
Who knew that someday when we talked about the chances of Braves outfielders getting to 714, we’d be talking about a .714 OPS, and not 714 homers? I’m not sure if they got it in them. They might OPS .660, but they ain’t got a shot at OPS’ing .714 or .755. They might catch The Say Hey Kid, but The Babe and The Hammer look safe.
Braveheart
May 30th, 2009
5:53 am
The only thing DOB forgot to add in his 2:16 was Elvis has left the building.
Braveheart
May 30th, 2009
6:28 am
one reason I find errors and fielding % such a bad measure of one’s fielding ability were those baserunners on in front of that 3 run homer off Jair last night. Good defensive second baseman and third baseman would’ve prevented those baserunners from ever getting on in front of the homer. Not easy plays, not the kind of plays that can be called errors, but good defensive players at those positions would’ve turned those hits into outs.
Tokyo Bravo
May 30th, 2009
6:35 am
Mitchell
Doesn’t anybody here have real taste?
Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Punch Drunk Love, There Will Be Blood
If you could only watch four movies in your whole lifetime it should be those.
Dear Lord…that’s just… I mean… wow. Words cannot express.
Three of those four- Punch Drunk Love almost certainly won’t show up on most “best of the past couple years” lists- they’re good movies, but four movies in your whole life and you pick those?!? No. No way.
Roman Girl – another film not yet mentioned that needs to be on that list – Citizen Kane. Gotta see that one.
And Casablanca a “chic flic”?!? Blasphemy.
Braveheart
May 30th, 2009
6:46 am
Then the fifth run driven in was also done on a ball a good defensive second baseman would’ve gotten. A Little Leaguer would’ve had the ball hit to second in the ninth. Not a good night for KJ.
Braveheart
May 30th, 2009
6:53 am
It certainly helps to face a scrub like Garland, instead of having to face quality arms like Halladay, Lincecum, Sanchez, Unit, and Haren.
Bill M.
May 30th, 2009
7:10 am
I’m not a Braves basher, just the truth and facts. I’m a fan 200%. Hope I’m wrong but after they score alot of runs, next game they struggle. This team has a wrong mix of players. Francouer is a good guy but if I were him I would get out of town. It would take alot of oressure off him. This team is not consistant enough. The don’t need to trade young players for a bunch of washed up old players. It’s been suggested Braves trade for Luke Scott. The way he is plaing it would take alot. He’s not a young player anymore. As much as I like Vasquez, he is their best trading chip.
Beauregard
May 30th, 2009
8:19 am
Does anybody know what the heck the name of D’backs facility is? DOB called it Bank One Ballpark in his game article (which is what I’ll always call it), but Chase Field seems to be everywhere else. Or, is this one of those goofy naming issues where they name the stadium one thing and the playing field something else? Not the most important issue of the day, but I’m curious nonetheless.
richbrave
May 30th, 2009
8:32 am
DOWN ON THE FARM:
CORY GEARRIN promoted to AA? Cool:
6′3″ 200, right-hander, 23 years old April 14. Fourth round pick in 2007. Outstanding year so far. I’ve mentioned him a couple of times this season.
His body of work at MYRTLE this year. 12 appearances all in relief, 14.0 IP, 8 H, 1 ER, 1 HR, 1 BB, 16 SO, 0.64 ERA, 0.64 WHIP, 1.89 GO/AO, 1 hold, 9 saves, 10 games finished.
Only work so far in MISSISSIPPI. 1.0 IP, 0 H, 2 BB, 1 SO, 1 game finished. ERA 0.00, WHIP 2.00. Looks like opening night jitters with an effective result.
Doc Holiday
May 30th, 2009
8:53 am
I feel bad for Garland. When the Braves score 10 on you, you will soon be released, its just a matter of time. At least we are going to have an impact on this league; we score tons of runs, teams fire pitchers, we dont score (as we regularly do) and pitchers are venerated.
J-X
May 30th, 2009
8:55 am
I know everybody on this blog worships Chipper and he can do no wrong, even when all he is doing hitting weak ground balls to the right side every single at bat, but why in the world is Escobar not hitting third when he is in the line up. What else does he have to do to prove that he has as much consistent power as anybody on the team and he is the best hitter with runners in scoring posision. Bat Chipper clean up. I know everybody on here says that Chipper has no protection and that is why he has become a singles hitter, but there are two ways to provide protection, have a good hitter behind you or have runners consistently on base in front of you. What does everybody think? Chipper has hit cleanup plenty before, when we had shefield. What does everybody think?
coach smith
May 30th, 2009
8:58 am
The Braves should be kicking themselves for not giving ANDRUW JONES the minimum to come back and play oufield here
You think the lineup couldn’t use this
In only 23 games and 76 ABs ANDRUW’s numbers are
AVG: .303
OBP: .491
OPS: 1.049
17 RBI, 6 HRs, and 19 Walks against only 14 strikeouts
In less than half the games he has more Homers than our whole freakin outfield and nearly as many RBIs
Send JOJO, and maybe another never will be to the Rangers and bring Andruw back home (he is their 4th outfielder)
A right handed power bat for the lineup on the cheap is exactly what we need
DO IT NOW
Doc Holiday
May 30th, 2009
9:06 am
As the sun rises saturday morning, the Pirates, Astros and Nationals have a better team BA than we do……………
Meanwhile only 5 teams have scored less runs than we have.
The brilliant pitching might also be melting down since we are down from 4th in the league to 7th in just a week.
We have also gone down a few notches in the fielding department (3 to be exact in the last 10 days or so).
Doc Holiday
May 30th, 2009
9:16 am
J-X,
I agree with you, you have a point there, but remember lady chipper doesnt feels comfortable hitting cleanup, so he might get hurt if bobby forces him to do so.
You could bat Kotchman 2nd, problem is he is slower than a turtle, but since we are not stealing bases anyway, your point sounds like a good move.
You could also bat JF 2nd, he might also get more 1st pitch strikes. This might also be a good point by myself also. JF is not getting that 1st pitch strike that he is looking for. Maybe batting higher in the lineup (2nd) could help him get more 1st pitch strikes that he can hack.
Like they say, “If maoma Doesn’t go to the mountain,the mountain goes to maoma”
McFann :Ô:
May 30th, 2009
9:18 am
Tom O’Hawke I agree it’s hard not to reply, but that’s the only way to make those idiots go away.
Yeah…hopefully they’ll back off for a while now, anyway, since he tagged that guy out last night. Funny, they off on him for a not-so-good play, but hardly mention his good play. Ho-hum. That’s life, I guess. Some people just like to complain…
Why was I up so late? I wanted to see McCann’s fourth AB before I went to bed…unfortunately, I stayed up for naught. Heck, I was up past 1:30 for last year’s All-Star Game!
Lew
May 30th, 2009
9:19 am
maoma?
McFann :Ô:
May 30th, 2009
9:20 am
I can’t believe I missed McCann’s first hit off Rauch! Dang, I’m glad he got one, though. I couldn’t stand that Rauch owned him like that! BMac was 0-12 or 13 before that.
J-X
May 30th, 2009
9:52 am
Doc,
Yeah I have never been crazy about Kotchman in the two hole because I thought it would lead to a huge amount of double plays. But I can happily say that at least so far, that has not been the case. Kotchman had one of the highest ground ball to flyball ratios in baseball coming into this year, but since he has been in the 2 spot he has performed well. I havent seen very many DP that he has hit into yet, unlike everyone else on our team. I like the idea of JF in the 2 spot, his numbers when making contact on the first pitch are inspiring, unfortunatley those are the only numbers that are really inspiring thus far. If only they would just throw the ball down the middle!!! Also you could even try GA or Diaz there if need be. I just feel that Escobar in the three hole gives us the best looking lineup. They’re not gonna pitch around chipper if (a) we have already scored in the inning or (b) there are multiple runners on base. We need to try and move Chipper because he is our best hitter, but he is not producing right now and for us to be successful that has to change.
Doc Holiday
May 30th, 2009
9:52 am
Lew,
Transliterations of Muhammad
The name is also transliterated as Muhammad (primarily in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan), Muhammed (Arab World, primarily in North Africa), Mohamed (Arab World), Muhammed (Arab World), Mahommed, Muhamed, Mehmed (Albania), (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Mehmet (Albania[2], Turkey), and (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Mohand (Algeria). In Latin, it is Mahometus (hence Italian Maometto) and Μωάμεθ (Moameth) in Greek. In Spanish is Mahoma, where the H has a mute sound, being pronounced “Maoma”. In Chinese, it is written as 穆罕默德(Mùhǎnmòdé). In Russia, while the name of the Islamic prophet is typically spelled Мухаммад (Mukhammad), as a given name among the Muslims of Russia, the most common spelling is Магомед (Magomed). In Somali it is Maxamed. While in Senegal and in other West African nations, the variant is Mamadou. In Kazakh, the name is Махамбет (Makhambet).
Free Tommy Hanson
May 30th, 2009
9:53 am
“I’m going to keep playing. I don’t know how to stop. The team needs me. We need everybody in there…” -Yunel Escobar
If this kid could speak english fluently he’d be right up there with Mac as face of the Braves.
Savannah Guy
May 30th, 2009
9:56 am
Enter your comments here
J-X
May 30th, 2009
9:57 am
Upon further thought, I think Jeff would have to show a little more bat control before moving him to the 2 spot. I would love to see bobby imploy a little more hit and run and if he is going to do that we would need someone with a little more consistency of making contact. I would like to see a lineup with either GA or Diaz in the two spot. How do you think they would do in that role?
Savannah Guy
May 30th, 2009
10:00 am
So that’s how that happens. You breathe on the computer and “enter your comments here” shows up. Guess I’ve joined the meaningless post club. Nah, I’m a charter member of that club.
Steve from Ohio: meant to say hey and thanks for the nice comment a while back but it’s hard to keep up these days. That and it takes a while to catch up and stay current with all the winding through in-game madness.
DOB: Ate an entire order of three crispy-shrimp tacos while watching that Chipper at-bat from the suites level here. Kid you not.
True, we’ve had shorter innings than that AB. On the food part: shrimp is everywhere that planes, trains and trucks go, but I wouldn’t expect to eat shrimp in Phoenix. Then, if you had to eat indigenous food, you’d be eating crispy-cactus and scorpion tacos. Much like shrimp, with longer legs and a bit more of a bite. Funny thing is, as far as Arizona is from the southeastern coast where they grow wild (and tasty), the shrimp you ate were probably grown in a pond in China, Vietnam, Indonesia or some other exotic somewhere.
Maybe it was scorpion. Hard to tell the difference if you eat too fast.
a643dp
May 30th, 2009
10:00 am
I wish Wren had the guts to make the tough decisions. I thank and love what Tom Glavine has done for this organization for a long time but the time for the passing of the torch has arrived. Dating back to the last 2 games Glavine pitched with us during his first stint, which was in the 2002 postseason. In that postseason he went 0-2 with a 15.26 ERA. In 2008 Tommy went 2-4 with a 5.54 ERA. Those are numbers that are more JoJO-esk than Hall of Fame-esk. Tommy Hanson is ready to go and we are just sitting on our hands as an orginization. The Braves are 3 1/2 games out and walking the make or break line. We can not afford to drop another 4 in a row. The Mets next 7 games include 4 with the Pirates and 3 with Washington. We have to start playing good baseball and use all our weapons. I understand that the 6-8 spots in the lineup is the biggest problem, but we can help the 0-4 7.69ERA that the 5th starters are performing every turn. If we dont we might just be having the same conversation next week………7 games out.
J-X
May 30th, 2009
10:02 am
Projected Lineup:
1. KJ (because bobby says so)
2. Kotchman vs righties/Diaz vs lefties
3. Escobar
4. Chipper
5. McCann
6. GA vs righties/Kotchman vs lefties
7. Frenchy
8. Schafer
9. Pitcher
I think this line up gives us a better chance of scoring runs, and best of all if we do go down 1-2-3 in the first, then Chipper is leading off the next inning, and to be totally honest with you chipper is probably our best leadoff hitter at this point because he is a singles machine, not much speed, but who cares when your gonna be playing base to base baseball
Jackie Treehorn
May 30th, 2009
10:02 am
DOB, what do you think is going to happen in the season finale of Breaking Bad? Who do you think are the two people in the body bags?
Lew
May 30th, 2009
10:06 am
Doc-Thanks. I guess it’s true-you learn something new every day.
Lew
May 30th, 2009
10:07 am
Free Tommy Hanson-Not with that bad hair day he’s adopted.
Random
May 30th, 2009
10:09 am
PWHjort (May 27th, 2009 7:04 pm): “Braves Outfield VORP:
Jeff Francoeur: -4.7 (630/663). Number of PA’s: 185
Jordan Schafer: -4.1 (619/663). Number of PA’s: 176
Garret Anderson: – 3.4 (605/663). Number of PA’s: 99
Matt Diaz: 5.7 (131/663). Number of PA’s: 89
“Apparently the more useless you are in the Braves Outfield, the more plate appearances you’re rewarded with. Makes a ton of sense to me.”
OR . . .
You’ve just given us a practical example of the limits of a small sample size and the fallacy of relying thereon. What are their career VORPs?
Just sayin’.
AndyC
May 30th, 2009
10:29 am
McFann
I have been one of those people that have somewhat criticized BMac for his defensive play, particularly tagging runners out at the plate. As far as throwing out baserunners goes, most of that is on the pitchers and he did get hosed on that one call at third which I think was against the Mets.
Even that play at the plate last night he was still not in front of the plate and not really blocking the plate at all. 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. I’m sure you can describe these injuries much better than I can. Because BMac’s bat is so important to the Braves, it may be better to give up a couple of runs at the plate rather than lose him from the lineup for an extended amount of time. If this is the case, then I can respect that and except a few runs getting by.
John
May 30th, 2009
10:42 am
The outfield is a disaster. I watched some of the game at Arizona last night and saw Garrett Anderson run out a ground squib that the pitcher threw away at first base. Out of the box Anderson was dogging it, conceding the out ,barely made it to first and was in no position to take the extra base on the bad throw. Then in the field next inning on the grounder that got through Chipper into short left field Anderson came in to cover it in a lazy jog. This kind of stuff has got to stop!! There needs to be an urgent intensity to win and any player who does not exhibit this should go. The rest of the outfield–Francouer is simply not focused and Jordan Schaffer is not ready. Nice job Frank Wren?!
Lew
May 30th, 2009
10:49 am
John-If I’m not mistaken, it was Yunel who didn’t advance on the pitcher’s overthrow. Yunel had just missed six games with a strained hip flexor and had trouble running early in the game. Granted Garrett will win no Gold Gloves, but let’s get the facts straight.
Ben
May 30th, 2009
11:01 am
INTERESTING STAT. HOMERUNS – BRAVES 34, METS 33
Woodie Milam
May 30th, 2009
11:03 am
Now that David Dellucci has Designated For Assignment from the Indians, do you think the Braves will look into obtaining him?
Lew
May 30th, 2009
11:11 am
Woodie-Why? Dude has hit about .240 over the past three seasons, played less than 200 games with an OBP of around .310. Not too sure what you see that he adds to the Braves.
Louis
May 30th, 2009
11:14 am
we need to trade for Andruw. it makes sense.
David O'Brien
May 30th, 2009
11:14 am
Beauregard: It’s Chase Field, has been for a couple of years. I just got used to calling it its original name, and since we only come out once a year, it’s easy to forget. My mistake. Glad you mentioned it, so I can get it right at least in the last two days.
JC form UT
May 30th, 2009
11:18 am
WOODIE MILAM: I don’t think Dellucci is the answer. He is a good 4th or 5th outfielder. I like Luke Scott or Brad Hawpe. I am sure the asking price for Hawpe is extremely high, but for Scott I think the asking price would be more to Wren’s liking.
Also, two years ago the Braves released Craig Wilson about this same time of year after failling to produce. It sure would be nice to see the same happen to GA. I was happy to the Braves sign him and thought it would be a good signing, but right now he is only collecting a check. His outfield play is pathetic. Last night when going after the hit by Chad Tracey, you would think he was trotting after a foul ball. This type of “hustle” is unacceptable. Please DFA him and bring up B. Jones. We all know of JF and JS struggles offensively but at least they hustle and give 100% in the other aspects of the game.
David O'Brien
May 30th, 2009
11:23 am
Shrimp is everywhere that planes, trains and trucks go, but I wouldn’t expect to eat shrimp in Phoenix. Then, if you had to eat indigenous food, you’d be eating crispy-cactus and scorpion tacos. Much like shrimp, with longer legs and a bit more of a bite. Funny thing is, as far as Arizona is from the southeastern coast where they grow wild (and tasty), the shrimp you ate were probably grown in a pond in China, Vietnam, Indonesia or some other exotic somewhere. — Savannah Guy
Savannah Guy, you’d be amazed at how fast they now deliver shrimp to far-flung places in these newfangled flying machines that are known as “jets.”
CB
May 30th, 2009
11:24 am
I think I found an outfielder- Corky Miller will be DFA. heh
JD
May 30th, 2009
11:27 am
I recommend that you all take a look at the AJC.com homepage. Right next to a picture of Francoeur is the seperate headline “Rape Suspect Caught”
ppaddy123
May 30th, 2009
11:28 am
Trade for Andruw…….trade for Andruw………….you people make me sick! Do you really think he would put those numbers up here? He’s in a situation where he LISTENS to what Rudy Jaramillo tells him. HE LISTENS. He never did that when he was a Brave. He surely didn’t do that when he was a Dodger. If he ends up anywhere next year, other than with the Rangers (and Rudy) he will TANK!
ppaddy123
May 30th, 2009
11:33 am
DOB, Savannah Guy is probably right. Most shrimp, when caught are “flash frozen” into blocks of ice. Many are packaged on the ships which caught them. Bugs are bugs, though. Most people can’t tell the difference between fresh or frozen.
pryguy
May 30th, 2009
11:36 am
Is the dude on AJC serious about writing how the organization and the fans need to show more patience toward Frenchy? How’s a year and a half of his inconsistency sound? Is that too little? I dare not even read the article where he supports his claim with absurd statistics. Frenchy is a professional underperforming in his line of work. If that happens anywhere else, you get canned. His time to perform is now.
PWHjort
May 30th, 2009
11:39 am
Random,
It’s also a cumulative stat so I screwed up when I posted that. Since Jeffy and Schafer have played more than Anderson, they look worse, but Anderson is actually more worthless with the bat, and MUCH more worthless if you consider defense. Let’s try another metric, a rate stat, Runs Created / 27 outs.
Jeff Francoeur (72/92 NL Outfielders): 3.11
Jordan Schafer (69/92 NL Outfielders): 3.50
Garret Anderson (75/92 NL Outfielders): 2.98
Matt Diaz (23/92 NL Outfielders): 7.01
JD
May 30th, 2009
11:39 am
If that happens anywhere else, you get canned. His time to perform is now.
In case you haven’t noticed by now, the baseball (and sports) world doesn’t operate like the real world.
But I think Francoeur’s about to break out. I think it’s only me and Furman that think that, though.
PWHjort
May 30th, 2009
11:40 am
I love how Diaz is more than twice as productive with his bat as anyone else in the outfield and plays much better defense than Garret Anderson yet we stick him with the short end of a platoon because, well because Booby says so.
PWHjort
May 30th, 2009
11:41 am
“Now that David Dellucci has Designated For Assignment from the Indians, do you think the Braves will look into obtaining him?” (Woodie Milam)
No.
Steve from OH
May 30th, 2009
11:41 am
Roman Gal, don’t forget about:
This is Spinal Tap
This should go straight to the top of Roman Gal’s list. A classic!
Steve from OH
May 30th, 2009
11:45 am
A snippet on the Braves’ 2008 draft from BP:
“Top pick: A supplemental first-round pick out of a Florida high school, lefty Brett Devall has a projectable frame, three solid “right-now” pitches, and a 2.66 ERA in his first five starts for Single-A Rome after having spent the first month of the year in extended spring training.
Movin’ on up: A tenth-round pick who received an over-slot bonus of $400,000, right-hander J.J. Hoover has shown above-average velocity and command while compiling a 45/4 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 42 and 2/3 innings for Rome.
Disappointing: Fourth-round pick Braeden Schlehuber was seen as a catcher with solid skills both at and behind the plate coming into the draft, but only the glove has been there this year, as he’s batting just .212/.270/.292 at Rome.”
pryguy
May 30th, 2009
11:45 am
JD,
Never said it did, but referring to the multiple opportunities Frenchy has been given over the past 2 years. It’s not like I don’t want him to come out of this and start smashing the ball like he once did. But saying we need to be more patient is being facetious.
Savannah Guy
May 30th, 2009
11:59 am
Savannah Guy, you’d be amazed at how fast they now deliver shrimp to far-flung places in these newfangled flying machines that are known as “jets.”
DOB: Jets? Yes, those are a distant relative of the plane, train, truck family, right? We never miss an opportunity for a good ‘ol wisecrack, even if we have to ignore the context and stretch just a bit. Now I have to run down to the local seafood joint here and get some fresh Abalone that just flew in last night. The butcher removes the wings as soon as they arrive I guess.
David O'Brien
May 30th, 2009
12:00 pm
Free Tommy Hanson: Great point at 9:53 a.m. Escobar’s got a ton of talent, charisma, and a sense of toughness and brashness that I dig.
David O'Brien
May 30th, 2009
12:03 pm
By the way, I told you all before the game that Yunel and Co. watched Scarface in the clubhouse immediately before taking the field for B.P. The slump had no chance of surviving.
Savannah Guy
May 30th, 2009
12:08 pm
ppaddy123, yep, true that, but they don’t travel overseas in the shrimp boats that caught them. They are bug-like, like crawfish. Yet, throwing some bugs on the barbee has a nice ring to it but somehow doesn’t sound quite as appetizing. Love me some BBQ bugs.
Mitchell
May 30th, 2009
12:13 pm
Tokyo Bravo
May 30th, 2009
6:35 am
Mitchell (I wrote the following last night)
“Doesn’t anybody here have real taste?
Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Punch Drunk Love, There Will Be Blood
If you could only watch four movies in your whole lifetime it should be those.”
Tokyo:
“Dear Lord…that’s just… I mean… wow. Words cannot express.
Three of those four- Punch Drunk Love almost certainly won’t show up on most “best of the past couple years” lists- they’re good movies, but four movies in your whole life and you pick those?!? No. No way.”
I think Mr. Bravo didn’t get enough sleep last night. I still haven’t seen Hard Eight (or Sydney, it’s original title), Paul Thomas Anderson’s first film. I looks like it might be good but I’m such a huge devotee of his other stuff I don’t want it to not be as good and sour my feeling about his other movies.
How anyone can question the greatness of Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Punch Drunk Love and There Will Be Blood is perplexing.
Tokyo Bravo, you probably think Snatch is the greatest movie of all time. Come on man, you gotta bring something more to the table next time… and I’m talking to myself cause he’s not is attendance at the moment.
I’ll wait. I’m gonna wait him out.
CB
May 30th, 2009
12:14 pm
I would think Yunel would be popular with ladies,a lot of swagger, big and cute, not to mention hair,lol. What say, ladies?
TnBrian
May 30th, 2009
12:17 pm
Wonder what Yunel thinks about Pachino and his buddies Cuban accents in Scarface? I think his buddy on that movie is actually from Cuba, but Pachino is an Italian meatball.
TnBrian
May 30th, 2009
12:21 pm
CB, you are a female, right?
ppaddy123
May 30th, 2009
12:22 pm
“Bugs” is a reference to the “Mud Bug” AKA craw fish. Once cooked, they all look the same to me……….:D
Savannah Guy
May 30th, 2009
12:23 pm
Yunel to pitcher: Say hello to my leetle friend.
CB
May 30th, 2009
12:26 pm
TnBrian – joke haha
Mitchell
May 30th, 2009
12:29 pm
I love how all Gonzo ever talks about is that somebody once told him that he looks like Al Pacino’s friend in Scarface.
Or is his brother? Gonzo would probably know. As much as I kind of embarrassingly enjoy watching that Straight Up thing they do on SportSouth and those videos on ajc.com, there are some incredibly dull individuals on this team.
I guess it’s probably just athletes in general.
“Do you have any hobbies?”
“No. I like to go fishing.”
“Do you have any hidden talents?”
“No.”
Free Tommy Hanson
May 30th, 2009
12:32 pm
If the Braves re-made Scarface obviously Gonzo would play Manny. Who would play Tony Montana?
Mitchell
May 30th, 2009
12:34 pm
DOB, maybe they should watch it again on Sunday before Medlen’s start.
I doubt it would have the same effect but hey it’s baseball. They have to watch it before every game now until they lose.
Roman Gal
May 30th, 2009
12:36 pm
Steve from OH
I’m going to hit up Blockbuster in a little while. I’ll probably go ahead and get Star Wars first, but anything else after that is fair game. Actually, I guess it depends on what they have…
Roman Gal
May 30th, 2009
12:40 pm
Tom O’Hawke
Hah! I have no intentions of trying to steal you away from cabravesfan. I would never try to hurt her like that.
McFann :Ô:
May 30th, 2009
12:44 pm
AndyC As far as throwing out baserunners goes, most of that is on the pitchers and he did get hosed on that one call at third which I think was against the Mets.
Oh yeah. I’ve been sayin’ that for about 2 years now–our pitchers need to do a better job…but BMac does, too.
He’s gotten gipped a few times, be it umpires or our fielders dropping his very good throws.
Um…crud. Gotta go pick up Grandma and Grandpa from the airport. Mind if I leave it at this and finish it when we get back? Thanks!
KC
May 30th, 2009
12:45 pm
Some have hypothesized that Escobar would turn into a 25 HR per year guy at some point.
I had serious doubts about that. But the more I’ve seen him this year, the more those doubts are subsiding.
I’m nearly positive that Escobar was robbed of one HR back in the first series of the season in Phili. He hit a shot that was called a double, and they didn’t use replay to review it. But on the replays I saw, it sure looked like it was a round-tripper.
Anyway, if you add that homer that was taken from him to his existing total, you have 6 homers in 155 at-bats.
If you project his (rightful) HR total, his doubles, and his RBI total to 580 AB’s, you have:
.297, 22 HR, 90 RBI, 37 doubles
That’s what he’s doing NOW. And he could certainly get better.
Roman Gal
May 30th, 2009
12:45 pm
kirkinga
I never really liked ET that much. You’re not missing that much.
Frank from KS
May 30th, 2009
12:46 pm
For anyone who’s interested…
Dye hit his 13th HR last night for the W. Sox in their romp over the Royals.
I still say….he’s the one that Braves need in RF.
Roman Gal
May 30th, 2009
12:48 pm
Not a good night for KJ. Braveheart
I agree. I love Kelly to death, but he cost JJJ a couple of runs. I wonder if it has to do with the field? Because he’s looked so much better this year on defense, but the past 2 nights haven’t been nearly as pretty.
KC
May 30th, 2009
12:52 pm
I’m not trying to be mean… really, I’m not. But doesn’t Furman Bisher seem more out of touch with every single thing he writes?
First we had the “Talent on the Farm Has Dried Up” gem… that flew in the face of multiple baseball publications that have raved about the Braves’ farm system – in particular, Baseball America, who ranked this the top farm system in the NL. What planet he was on when he wrote that, I don’t know.
Now we have the declaration that Braves fans should be more patient with Francoeur. I’ve been a Frenchy defender here. I fully expected him to bounce back. And through the spring and most of April, he gave reason to believe I was right. But just when we thought he had it figured out… he goes into another month-long slump.
1 – 1/3 years isn’t enough patience?? It sure as hell is.
Franceour still has a little more time, because the Braves aren’t going to unload him just to unload him. They have to get something to replace him, and deals won’t start getting done, for the most part, for about another month or so. Frenchy’s still got an opportunity to turn it on and show why he belongs here. But he’d better get it going yesterday.
cabravesfan
May 30th, 2009
12:53 pm
Roman Gal-
Glad we won’t have to fight it out
I did have a response last night but while I was attempting to reword it my computer decided to eat it and I didn’t feel like rewriting the whole thing
CB
May 30th, 2009
12:54 pm
KC I think Escobar could be a future superstar if he continues to progress- I hope he is wise enough to follow Chipper’s leadership in how he approaches hitting. I think of all the Braves young current hitters, he has most potential to grow.
KC
May 30th, 2009
12:56 pm
Frank from KS, I agree. Dye is a perfect fit.
Problem is, he’s going to be expensive, both in terms of $$ and talent we’d have to give up. And we’re going to have to wait until July, when the White Sox will most likely realize they’re out of the race.
Braveheart
May 30th, 2009
12:58 pm
ET was one of those cultural phenomenons of a certain time and place for a certain age group. Looking back at it now, I can’t see what the big deal was, but back then I was in the first grade, and me and everyone else in the class just had to see the movie over and over and eat Reese’s at lunch.
Not unlike Titanic. A truly lame movie whose insane success remains inexplicable to this day. What the hell was that all about? Who knew back then though that the actor and actress would rise above the cheese of that movie to become one of the finest actors and actresses of their generation (of Winslet there is no doubt she is the best of her generation)?
Frank from KS
May 30th, 2009
1:00 pm
cabravesfan
Your buddy Tom mentioned Cassablanca(sp) as a favorite *chick flick/romantic* movie of his.
Aside from the *Guy-movies* that I mentioned to you on a past blog…..one of my favorite *chick flick* movies…is What Women Want with Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt.
Now if only I could hear what women are thinkin’…..(Lol)…I’d be the richest man on earth.
KC
May 30th, 2009
1:03 pm
If we had a true leadoff hitter in the outfield, I would hit Kotchman 2nd, Escobar 3rd, and Chipper 4th.
I think Escobar has turned the corner, and is not officially a “run producer”. Not calling him a bonafide slugger, or a superstar by any means… yet. But he is a run producer.
Again, if you project his current RBI production over 580 at-bats, you have 90 RBI. And that’s hitting 1st or 2nd all year. Hitting 3rd, he’d be a 100 RBI guy in any season in which he gets better than 500 at-bats.
JD
May 30th, 2009
1:04 pm
But doesn’t Furman Bisher seem more out of touch with every single thing he writes?
Lately I’d agree, but I actually agree with him on this one. Francoeur’s got A LOT of upside (superstar potential) that we all know is there. He’s just gotta work out some problems first. If we trade him, we’re not going to anything anywhere NEAR his potential.
It’s frustrating and in some games it’s crippling, yeah. But I think we just have to wait. He’s gonna surprise us soon.
ppaddy123
May 30th, 2009
1:04 pm
Escobar is successful now because he knows HOW to use the opposite field. Most pitchers will throw over 50% of their pitches on the outer half of the plate. HIT IT THAT WAY! I don’t know how much influence Edgar Renteria had with Escobar, but they both seem to approach hitting with a similar mind set. Escobar’s advantage is he is stronger. His bat is quick enough to turn on an inside pitch as we witnessed last night (ABSOLUTE BOMB) As he gets older, he will begin “lifting” some of the opposite field line drives into opposite field home runs.
Lew
May 30th, 2009
1:05 pm
Roman Gal-The Usual Suspects, Primal Fear and The Illusionist all should make your list, too. Also Sean Connery/Michael Caine in The Man Who Would Be King is a must see movie.
ppaddy123
May 30th, 2009
1:06 pm
The only people reading Furman Bisher and Terrence Moore are your grand parents.
CB
May 30th, 2009
1:07 pm
I brought up a name yesterday that I thought the Braves might want to consider- Freddy Sanchez of the Pirates-would allow us to move Kelly back to outfield- and give us a good leadoff man.
Frank from KS
May 30th, 2009
1:08 pm
KC
I don’t know that the W. Sox will be out of the race for the AL Central. That division is just about as weak as the NL East. I mean, hell…the Royals are still in it and they’re at or close to .500 (haven’t looked at the standings in a few days) just like the Bravos.
But yeah, contract-aside, etc…..Dye (altho some would argue that Holiday would be the answer) would the right-handed bat the Braves need in RF. He’d also be bring some more veteran leadership down the stretch as well. SO while it might be expensive in terms of money and prospects…..it might be a win-win in terms of productivity and bringing more veteran leadership to the Braves.
TnBrian
May 30th, 2009
1:08 pm
Kotchman could play Montana.
ppaddy123
May 30th, 2009
1:09 pm
My favorite movies………………………… Shawshank Redemption, Forrest Gump, Animal House, Bull Durham, Star Wars 1977, Raiders Of The Lost Ark, The Usual Suspects, Gladiator, Unforgiven, Raising Arizona, Kung Fu Panda, Rocky, LA Confidential, The Outlaw Josey Wales……………………..enjoy
StingerSplash
May 30th, 2009
1:10 pm
“Casablanca” a chick flick? Nobody, but nobody, manned up like Rick Blaine did at the end, letting Ilsa Lund go with Laszlo.
And after watching “Reservoir Dogs,” can anyone listen to Stealer’s Wheel “Stuck in the Middle With You” the same way again?
Frank from KS
May 30th, 2009
1:10 pm
“would the right-handed bat the Braves need in RF.”
Correction:
“would BE the right-handed bat the Braves need in RF.”
Braveheart
May 30th, 2009
1:12 pm
And after watching “Reservoir Dogs,” can anyone listen to Stealer’s Wheel “Stuck in the Middle With You” the same way again? (STINGER SPLASH)
No, that movie changed that song forever.
CB
May 30th, 2009
1:13 pm
Frank if you put Dye in right and GA in let Jordan better get a motorcycle.
cabravesfan
May 30th, 2009
1:22 pm
Frank from KS-
In all honesty, I’m not a big fan of “chick-flicks.” I like action, drama, bloody movies
(and of course pretty much anything sci-fi)
And just let me share- even if you could read women’s minds, we still wouldn’t make any sense to you
Salamander
May 30th, 2009
1:23 pm
Movie to add to the giant list of crap that Roman Gal inexplicably has never seen (not even Star Wars – do you live under a rock?):
Once Upon a Time in the West
IMO – the greatest western ever made. Harmonica, Frank, and Cheyenne – great characters. Also, the movie has one of my favorite movie scores of all time.
Also, ET and Titanic suck. That is all.
Frank from KS
May 30th, 2009
1:26 pm
CB
Okay, so Dye’s a little slow….but what he lacks in speed…he’d definately make up for it with HR production among other things that this teams NEEDS. There are other things he’d bring to the table CB.
But one thing I thought about the other day….ya know, we all can sit at our computers, and say this, or that about what the Braves need to do or what needs to be done as some have said about “Fire Bobby Cox” or “Fire Terry Pendleton” or “Frank Wren must go”…just to name a few things that have been said on the blog….but in all reality….do ya think some of the big boys in the Braves front office are going to sit down every night and read this blog and say..”Hey, those bloggers are saying we need to do this, we need to do that” etc and actually do what we have suggested or are suggesting?
I don’t think they will, IMO. So we all can sit here til we’re all blue in the face and write out ideas of how the Braves can be better, etc….but it’s not really gonna do much good.
Robby
May 30th, 2009
1:29 pm
I hate when our games are picked up by Fox, Im stuck with the Dodgers/Cubs with no way to watch the Braves because every other broadcast is blacked out. Anybody know of any internet feeds for game time?
Pete
May 30th, 2009
1:31 pm
ppaddy123: “My favorite movies……….”
You forgot Tombstone and Fast Times at Ridgemont High hehe
KC
May 30th, 2009
1:32 pm
Frank from KS, a lot of people don’t like the Holliday idea because he’d be a rental. But that’s the very thing I like about him. The fact that he’s a free agent at season’s end and isn’t having a monster season would seemingly make him much less expensive than a guy like Dye.
I think we might be able to get Holliday without giving up any core prospects. Maybe Francoeur, JoJo Reyes, J.Canizares, and a mid-level prospect or two… I think something like that might do it.
If we could get Holliday, and maybe Tavares from Cinci, this could be a kickass offense.
1 – Tavares
2 – Escobar
3 – Jones
4 – Holliday
5 – McCann
6 – Anderson/Diaz
7 – Kotchman
8 – Johnson
Frank from KS
May 30th, 2009
1:32 pm
cabravesfan
Yeah, your probably right.
LOL
Pete
May 30th, 2009
1:32 pm
Im your Huckleberry
Salamander
May 30th, 2009
1:33 pm
Music
Danava – Unonou
This record was released last year, but I just dug it up again today, and I had forgotten how rockin these guys can be. Danava is a retro stoner rock outfit (focused on the more rockin Led Zeppelin and The Who moments) with a strong emphasis on early Black Sabbath blended throughout their songs.
Danava’s first album (self titled, 2006), is an even more unashamed doppelganger of early 70’s power rock, but its definitely worth checking out as well.
Salamander
May 30th, 2009
1:34 pm
damn it italics… anyway, check out Danava if you like early 70’s power rock.
CB
May 30th, 2009
1:36 pm
Frank- I agree with Dye being what we need in 4th hitter- I hope we can afford him and go after him. Hey, I aggree front office is not likely paying attention to us on the blog,but that’s not going to stop us, is it?
Frank from KS
May 30th, 2009
1:42 pm
KC
As I said on a recent past blog….as it also relates to the Tex trade…..there will be guys come through the minor league system who will be as good if not better than what we might give up in a trade, etc….either it being Dye, Holiday or whoever.
That’s a huge reason I’m so sick of the *I’m sick of the Tex trade*-type comments on the ole blog.
KC
May 30th, 2009
1:44 pm
Josh Johnson on the mound today for the Fish… 2-1 lead right now on Redding and the Mutts. Hopefully, we can get a Braves win and a Mets loss today.
The Braves are going to have to play good baseball, particularly over the next week or two… because the Mets are in the midst of a stretch in which they play Florida, Pittsburgh, and Washington. Not exactly the Valley of Death on their ‘09 schedule.
Hopefully, we can win these next two, and then keep the Cubs cold. After that, we have to face Milwaukee, while the Mutts play the Nats.
If we can make it to the 8th only 3-4 games out, we’ll be in good shape.
Salamander
May 30th, 2009
1:44 pm
Trade for Andruw…….trade for Andruw………….you people make me sick! ppaddy123
Just end the conversation with “Go look at AJ’s home and road splits.”
AJ looks like a stud… at Arlington. Away from that hitter’s paradise, his numbers are at best average.
David O'Brien
May 30th, 2009
1:44 pm
Lineup’s not up yet, but MATT DIAZ is tentatively scheduled to play CENTER FIELD. We’ll see if Bobby goes through with it. He mentioned it to someone last night, said he’d talk to Diaz first.
Ross is in to catch for Mac, day off after night game. Chipper’s also out of the lineup, as expected against the lefty (Doug Davis).
StingerSplash
May 30th, 2009
1:48 pm
Diaz in center? Oh. My. God.
David O'Brien
May 30th, 2009
1:50 pm
Free Tommy Hanson: Who would play Tony Montana? There’s only one Cuban on the team, bro. He has to get the nod.
KC
May 30th, 2009
1:51 pm
Frank from KS, well… people are quick to jump on the Tex trade and point out that Salty and E.Andrews are now big leaguers in Texas, and they have a couple good arms that we gave them.
True. We gave up a lot of talent to get Tex. BUT… everyone should keep in mind that every player has 2 values: what he can do on the field, and what he can bring you via trade. The 2 key pieces, Salty and E.Andrews, were blocked here by McCann and Escobar.
They had no value to the team other than their trade value. There was nothing else to do but trade them. They were expendable trading chips, no matter how talented they were/are. Same thing with Tyler Flowers over the winter. He was blocked, and his greatest value was as a trading chip. It made all the sense in the world to deal him for Vazquez.
No then… that’s not the situation we’re in now. We don’t have big prospects that are blocked. So we’ll have to be a little more careful in what we deal away at this point. We do have plenty of depth, but we don’t want to clean out the farm here.
Canizares is a very nice offensive prospect at Gwinnett, but he’s DH. Not going to help you much in the field, apparently. So he’d be ideal to package with JoJo, Frenchy, and a mid-level prospect or two to get a guy like Holliday.
Chop Chop
May 30th, 2009
1:54 pm
Tony can’t be taller than Manny, though.
It just doesn’t make sense, chico.
CB
May 30th, 2009
1:54 pm
Here’s hoping lots of ground balls today. Yeah, thats right, Javy. Oh my gosh.
David O'Brien
May 30th, 2009
1:56 pm
StingerSplash: And it’s one of the huge CFs, too, here at Chase Field. This one, Coors, San Diego and new Citi Field are about as much ground to cover as you can find. We’ll see if he does it. Sounds like he was planning to, though.
And I think KJ is also out of the lineup, but again, not certain. Will know shortly.
Diehard Braves Fan w/o Apology
May 30th, 2009
1:56 pm
There are really few Braves fans on this blog anymore. What we have now is baseball complainers, even after a win that breaks a losing streak,complain, complain, complain. I am amazed a the capacity to complain everyday. The same stuff all the time.
JS,GA, KJ, JF, TP, CK, JB, on and on. “Adam Dun..blah, blah, blah”. “The Texeria trade, blah blah, blah,”. “Will Ohman, blah, blah, blah” “The JD Drew trade, blah blah, blah”. “Hey let’s trade (insert underperforming player) + someone we don’t like+obscure minor leaguer and get ‘a power bat’ “. “Tommy Hanson will be great guaranteed, no way he struggles, or is a bust”. Have I missed anything?
Once you finish reading the good stuff David O’Brien writes, the above is all you’re going to get from some suck-azz so-call fans. Sports Illustrated was right, Atlanta fans are the worst in the country. You prove it here everyday.
Some I’m here to tell you the Braves are going to be fine. They’ve shown they can play, and much better than last year. Only a handful of teams in baseball (maybe 3-4) have distinguished themselves this season. And only the Dodgers have a commanding lead in their division. That’s it! Yet day after day, you people get on here and just hammer the Braves. Doesn’t matter if they win. Doesn’t matter if someone makes a great play or has a great at-bat. Someone will find a way to lessen it.
This team is going to be in it. It has faced some tough pitching and will be the better for it, especially in a division with less than stellar starters. It’s going to be a grind, but real fans stay with it just like their team. As long as the team hasn’t quit, a real fan doesn’t quit either and doesn’t make tough times tougher. Just the way it is.
You people are here to complain first and the Braves are only an excuse for complaining. Very few real fans around, they rarely comment anymore. What a shame.
Steve from OH
May 30th, 2009
1:56 pm
Diaz in center? Oh. My. God.
I’m scared. This is…interesting.
cabravesfan
May 30th, 2009
1:57 pm
Diaz in center field? This center field? ummm, I’m a little concerned about that…
cabravesfan
May 30th, 2009
1:59 pm
DOB-
not only does Chase have a huge center field, it is also quirky with the weird padding and balconys jutting out and the line half way up the giant wall…of all the places for Matt to get a start in center, Chase would not even be on the list
RHR
May 30th, 2009
2:00 pm
Hey N8 – read every word of your 1:38. You and I are in agreement on just about everything you wrote there.
MFin04
May 30th, 2009
2:02 pm
We of course need to replace Schafer now after he got a hit and a walk and scored 2-runs? The old manager man is crazy.
But no Chipper, no McCann, no reason to play good defense, this one is over before is begins.
KC
May 30th, 2009
2:02 pm
Outclassing AAA hitters:
Tommy Hanson: 3-3, 1.48 ERA
Charlie Morton, over last 7 starts: 6-1, 2.06 ERA.
Chop Chop
May 30th, 2009
2:03 pm
It appears that Diehard has neglected to take the measure of fans in every other pro sports town. It appears that he has opinions. I’m glad that he can express them here. They are certainly welcome.
Just kidding. His opinions are as welcome as the clap.
(Just kidding.)
CB
May 30th, 2009
2:04 pm
RHR-N8 is good reading- you just have to pack your lunch sometimes.
brian
May 30th, 2009
2:04 pm
It is obvious that Frank Wren has major decisions to make. The Braves need to add another bat, but at what cost? No one wants to trade away our young talented prospects. I think over the next month Javier Vazquez may be the one moved for an OF bat and prospects. vazquez is pitching well and will have significant trade value. To move Vazquez the Braves have to be certain that Hanson can step in as a #4 starter, Glavine is ready to go, and we will continue to see the Kawakami of May, not of April. That is a lot of ifs, but Hanson is pitching so well he may force the Braves hand to get him to the majors.
The Braves will not move Lowe, Jurrjens or Glavine. Kawakami’s trade value will be minimal. That leaves Vazquez who many speculated would be moved in the offseason. The last wildcard is Tim Hudson’s progress. As the Braves become more and more convinced that Hudson will be able to come back and contribute as a #3-5 starter, it will make it more and more tempting to move Vazquez.
As far as the trade market, with Peavy vetoing trades and Houston likely to hold on to Oswalt, Vazquez may be one of the top arms with Bedard who will be on the market. Although the Phillies have obvious pitching needs it is unlikely he will be dealt within division. The Dodgers though could be a match with Kemp or Ethier the main piece along with a prospect or two.
MFin04
May 30th, 2009
2:04 pm
No KJ either? Does Bobby understand how to manage?
Leave Schafer and KJ in the lineup without Chipper and McCann. Pull GA and put Diaz in LF. Escobar needs to be hitting cleanup. KJ can hit in the 5 spot.
Jim
May 30th, 2009
2:04 pm
Might be a good time to go after Uggla. He’s hitting .211 and batting 6th today. But over last three years, he’s averaged 30 HRs, .260/.830. Uggla bats RH which would help team. Fish short of LH bats so KJ might be a good trade candidate. Fish might like a younger player or two. I would think Uggla could learn to play LF or 3B over the next couple of years.
PWHjort
May 30th, 2009
2:05 pm
“Some I’m here to tell you the Braves are going to be fine.” (Diehard Braves Fan w/o Apology)
To steal a DOB quote, “That’s it, we’re shutting down the blog.”
CB
May 30th, 2009
2:06 pm
MFin04, aren’t you just a ray of sunshine?
Diehard Braves Fan w/o Apology
May 30th, 2009
2:07 pm
The Braves are going to have to play good baseball, particularly over the next week or two… because the Mets are in the midst of a stretch in which they play Florida, Pittsburgh, and Washington. Not exactly the Valley of Death on their ‘09 schedule.
Hopefully, we can win these next two, and then keep the Cubs cold. After that, we have to face Milwaukee, while the Mutts play the Nats.
If we can make it to the 8th only 3-4 games out, we’ll be in good shape.
Now that is what a real fan sounds like ladies and gentlemen! No sugarcoating, no pollyanaism, no over the top player-hating. How refreshing. How remarkably refreshing! Look at the schedule and look at the other teams, and make sound statements about what the team must do. Oh, and a dash of optimism, not over the top, but just a dash of positive. Great comment by someone who knows baseball and loves the Braves, and one of the few remaining fans willing to comment. I salute you!
KC
May 30th, 2009
2:08 pm
DAMNIT!!!!!! You’ve got to be kidding me. If in fact KJ is out of the linuep, that sickens me. Why the hell doesn’t BC care about the fact that Kelly Johnson is hitting .325 vs. lefties with 3 homers in only 40 at-bats. Not to mention the fact that over the last 6 games, he’s hit .330 with 2 homers, 3 doubles, and 8 RBI.
He just slavishly adheres to the lefty/righty “book”, ignoring the facts. I love the guy, and I think he’s a great leader, but I just can’t follow his logic sometimes.
KC
May 30th, 2009
2:09 pm
Diehard Braves Fan w/o Apology, thanks… I’ll pay ya later. ;o)
hopper
May 30th, 2009
2:11 pm
White Sox are looking for pitching and that is what the braves have a ton of — how awesome would pulling off a big trade for Carlos Quentin be – only 26 years old and is an animal.
Diehard Braves Fan w/o Apology
May 30th, 2009
2:13 pm
Chop Chop why don’t you provide links to back up your lie? Not only are you a fairwether fan, you try and rationalize it with falsehoods. Atlanta fans are notoriously the worst,that’s not just me saying it, it’s the national media that taken note. No, there is piling on of negativity here, way out of proportion with where the team stands. To only see it’s weaknesses and then harp on them and exaggerate them and give no hope of improving in the coming months, well that is why you are the worst fans. But hey, if you could provide links that show there are worse fans let’s have them. Otherwise, stop telling tall tales.
CB
May 30th, 2009
2:13 pm
The best laugh I had in years at 2:07 and 2:09.
Chop Chop
May 30th, 2009
2:15 pm
Nevermind. You’re right.
FaninFaytown
May 30th, 2009
2:15 pm
Thinking about the Chisox wanting pitching brought up a question. Does anyone know of anytime where a trade was made and then later the exact same trade, or even close to it, reversed? Just curious.
CB
May 30th, 2009
2:16 pm
Of course the 2:08 is what made it funny.
Diehard Braves Fan w/o Apology
May 30th, 2009
2:18 pm
KC your comment is priceless. It shows you can be honest about the team without being foolishly negative or positive. A real fan sticks with the team. It’s clear i reading your comments you know baseball and you love the Braves. I’m sorry, but that is not the case for 95% of the people who comment the most often. Again, as a diehard Braves fan, thank you.
CB
May 30th, 2009
2:21 pm
Chop Chop good response.
Richard
May 30th, 2009
2:21 pm
I have finally determined the cause of the struggles for this Braves lineup. The Braves current hitting coach had a career .316 OBP. How can a man with that low an OBP teach our hitters how to be more patient at the plate?
JD
May 30th, 2009
2:21 pm
Schafer gets a hit and a walk and scores 2 runs last night, and THEN Bobby decides to bench him.
KC – I’m with ya on this lefty/righty thing. Kelly’s finally heating up too. Let’s bench him.
Diehard Braves Fan w/o Apology
May 30th, 2009
2:22 pm
Chop Chop yeah that’s what I thought. Faker. And speaking of the clap, that would be you. You and your ilk are blog clap, just wretched misery of the antibiotic resistant strain.
Unknown
May 30th, 2009
2:22 pm
No Chipper or McCann?? Great.
JD
May 30th, 2009
2:25 pm
Richard – While I’m no TP fan, a coach’s stats aren’t an accurate way of predicting his success as a coach. Look at Bobby’s stats. Or if you don’t like Bobby either, check out Torre’s.
Or on the other end of the spectrum, look at Frank Robinson’s career numbers compared to his coaching record.
Richard
May 30th, 2009
2:29 pm
JD, you miss the point. The point is that how can a man who throughout a 15 year career, in which he played most everyday, teach our young hitters how to work the count, draw walks, and get on base more regularly. TP never figured it out, so how then is he supposed to TEACH it?
Salamander
May 30th, 2009
2:29 pm
I’m sorry, but that is not the case for 95% of the people who comment the most often.
Then don’t read 95% of the comments on this blog. People will post whatever crap they feel like, so I’d get used to skipping most of it if it bothers you.
Also, reading the blog during an actual game is a bad, bad idea (Mfin04 et al. run the place).
KC
May 30th, 2009
2:29 pm
WHAT??? McCann’s out today?? Is the lineup posted somewhere?
If McCann is also sitting today… a vein is about to pop out of my forehead. I know it’s a day game after a night game, and I know McCann can’t start every game. But you have to be smart about it. If Chipper’s out today, but may be in there tomorrow (as he suggested last night)… then you have to keep McCann’s bat in there and wait ’til tomorrow to give him a day off.
Hell, with the off-day on Monday, I think McCann would be willing to man up and make it two more days back there. I’m sure it’s a combination of day game after night game, and BC’s #$%^&* lefty/righty obsession. F$%^!!!!!!!!
RHR
May 30th, 2009
2:29 pm
Yunel is an excellent choice for Tony Montana!
I agree with Braveheart on ET and Titanic. I remember when Titanic came out and my best friend and I saw it and she cried like a baby and looked over at my stoneface and said “you are heartless and soulless..how could you not cry?” and I was like…really?! I mean…it’s not like this was a surprise ending. But Kate and Leo are the best of our generation so they definitely made it seem better than it was. I also hate Gone with the Wind omg most boring movie ever. It took me a week to watch it in its entirety because I kept falling asleep. That is truth.
Can’t wait to see Matty in CF today. Hope he plays RF tomorrow!
Richard
May 30th, 2009
2:30 pm
I meant to say how can a man who never mastered any of those things in his 15 year career teach our hitters to do so.
JD
May 30th, 2009
2:33 pm
I wouldn’t consider Chop Chop or most of the people on here fair weather fans. We follow the Braves. We care about the Braves. But we also realize that this team has major problems that, unless they’re fixed, we don’t stand a chance at the playoffs. The team as it’s performing right now is hovering around 80 wins. We want, expect, and hope for better, though. We’re just being real.
RHR
May 30th, 2009
2:34 pm
KC – Day game after a night game. This isn’t a new thing, they’ve done this for at least the past 2 seasons..even when Corky was the backup.
CB
May 30th, 2009
2:35 pm
OK if we have to talk movies, any John Wayne movie except the one where he was an Asian- didn’t quite fit his persona.
Diehard Braves Fan w/o Apology
May 30th, 2009
2:35 pm
Then don’t read 95% of the comments on this blog. People will post whatever crap they feel like, so I’d get used to skipping most of it if it bothers you
I do, but I’m free to call a turd a turd.You attack my team, as a real fan it is my duty to defend my team. That includes defense from fairwether and fake fans.There isn’t a dime’s difference between people like you and Chop Chop</strong. and those Mets , Phil’s, and Marlin’s trolls that come on here. It’s hard to tell the difference between their comments and those of so-called “fans”. That is not the way it should be. It should be clear that this is a blog for fans of the Atlanta Braves. But reading the comments, it’s clear that is not the case. So yeah, I said something, so what? Feel free to take your own advice and scroll by, you faker.
Steve from OH
May 30th, 2009
2:35 pm
Yunel is an excellent choice for Tony Montana!
I can see it now…
“I’m not gonna shoot you. Medlen, shoot that piece of sh!t.”
Shamus Thacker
May 30th, 2009
2:36 pm
As a 40-year diehard Braves fan, I’ve died-hard more than a few times. I’ve earned the right to bidch, moan, groan, bawl, squall, and yap up groceries if I want….
You’re childishly naive Diehard, get over it…
Braveheart
May 30th, 2009
2:36 pm
I have finally determined the cause of the struggles for this Braves lineup. The Braves current hitting coach had a career .316 OBP. How can a man with that low an OBP teach our hitters how to be more patient at the plate? (RICHARD)
Mindless moron providing yet more evidence that sabermetrics aren’t a bad thing, except when used by clueless idiots who think they’ve got it all figured out, although they don’t know a damn thing about sabermetrics.
JD
May 30th, 2009
2:36 pm
So McCann, Kelly, and Chipper are all sitting today? I don’t see a lineup posted, but if that’s true, my goodness. I can understand McCann (he’s gone like 6 days straight) and Chipper (toe against lefties), but if you’re top two hitters are out, don’t sit one of your hottest hitters…who does just fine against lefties, BWT.
Wait, Diehard is watching. Guess that means I’m not a fan. I meant to say – whoooo! Go Braves! Slug that ball, Prado!!
RHR
May 30th, 2009
2:37 pm
CB – the 2:18 was the icing.
JD
May 30th, 2009
2:37 pm
BTW*
Braveheart
May 30th, 2009
2:40 pm
Chop Chop watches or listens to almost every game. Comments here most days. Has done so for years. Can bore you to tears when you prompt him to about the details of the 54 win 1988 team. Nothing fairweather about that guy. He just doesn’t get too high, too low, too optimistic, too pessimistic. He’s not one of them psychopaths. He prefers taking the sociopathic middle ground.
Diehard Braves Fan w/o Apology
May 30th, 2009
2:41 pm
We care about the Braves…We want, expect, and hope for better, though. We’re just being real.
Another falsehood.There isn’t an ounce of hope, just nag, nag, nag, complain, complain. When you can’t tell the difference between a fan of another team’s comment and that of a so-call fan, that’s messed up.Most of the comments written here could just have easily been written by people who are not fans of the Braves. You don’t see it and that’s why I know you people are not real fans. You just hang out here and complain.
CB
May 30th, 2009
2:41 pm
RHR- life is good on the blog today,eh?
Diehard Braves Fan w/o Apology
May 30th, 2009
2:44 pm
As a 40-year diehard Braves fan, I’ve died-hard more than a few times. I’ve earned the right to bidch, moan, groan, bawl, squall, and yap up groceries if I want….
Ok, so you are a “follower” of the Braves, but you’re no fan. Big difference. Lots of “followers” here, but few fans. Lots of fakes too.
Salamander
May 30th, 2009
2:46 pm
Diehard Braves Fan w/o Apology
Dude, are you for real?
I was essentially chiming in, supporting your case that much of the content on this blog is worth skipping, yet somehow I was attacking your star status as a “diehard fan” and outing myself as a fair weather fan to boot?
You might want to upgrade from that 9th grade reading comprehension level you’re sporting. But whatever, don’t listen to me – I’m a faker. I clearly don’t like this team and am actually a Mets fan in disguise.
Damn, you hit that nail right on the fu-king head.
Braveheart
May 30th, 2009
2:51 pm
Diehard is Lou Vales
CB
May 30th, 2009
2:51 pm
Diehard you are obviously a fan of the Braves- you are very passionate in your feelings. The only problem is you have lumped a lot of people into the same group- this is wrong. There are haters on this blog,people who would rather scream obscenities and wish harm to players. Those on the blog know how to take them for what they are. Chill, brother and read between the lines.
tvsportscaster
May 30th, 2009
2:53 pm
Bobby Cox always does this, you already have Chipper out of the lineup so of course it makes sense to have both Kelly and McCann out. Bobby’s righty lefty crap is very annoying. And besides these are MLB hitters, they can hit any kind of pitching. This will be a guarenteed loss with the crap lineup that I’m thinking he’s going to run out there. And Diaz in CF and Anderson in LF at this ballpark, good luck with that.
David O'Brien
May 30th, 2009
2:56 pm
LINEUP
1. KJ
2. Escobar
3. Anderson
4. Prado, 3B
5. Diaz, CF
6. Francoeur, RF
7. Kotchman
8. Ross
9. Vazquez
Salamander
May 30th, 2009
2:57 pm
The only problem is you have lumped a lot of people into the same group- this is wrong CB
Whatever CB, he came onto this blog with an axe to grind, not unlike the same people he is b-tching about.
Oh look at me, the “diehard” Braves fan that only 0.001% of the population measure up to. Most of you guys are fakers that I see right through.
Thats right guy, I’m as see through as a f-cking sheet of plastic – and just as fake. I bow down to your grandiose fanhood, your impeccable stature as a true fan.
Steve from OH
May 30th, 2009
2:57 pm
Go get ‘em, Javy…
Salamander
May 30th, 2009
2:58 pm
Sweet, KJ is in there today.
Bob Dole
May 30th, 2009
2:58 pm
LOL, nothing like having a strong performance and then following it up with that lineup.
Shamus Thacker
May 30th, 2009
3:00 pm
A “follower” doesn’t watch/listen-to/attend, each and every game over a 40-year span.
A “follower” doesn’t feel sick to his/her stomach ANY time the Braves lose!
You’re OUT-OF-LINE Diehard, YOU are the true “follower” here sir!
ANYONE who doesn’t get upset with the present state of this team, is either an IDIOT, or a casual observer…
Rahul
May 30th, 2009
3:00 pm
Wow that is one pathetic lineup….I hope Javy has all Ks and groundballs today, that outfield isn’t going to get to anything
WTF
May 30th, 2009
3:03 pm
Are we trying to win? what kinda of lineup is that? Diaz in CF in one of the biggest CF to cover?
Tennbravefan
May 30th, 2009
3:05 pm
Gotta give Diaz a shot in Center. I’ve said it before but Schafer makes one boneheaded play for every great play and his offense stinks. If Diaz can just make the routine plays in CF, this team will be better off.
MFin04
May 30th, 2009
3:05 pm
The lineup isn’t too bad. Maybe swap KJ and Prado in the lineup, and let KJ hit cleanup with the doubles he has been hitting in this park. But Chipper and McCann both need days off, and they weren’t going to play both today and tomorrow. So there it is.
Diaz in CF will be interesting, but with the lefty pitching, he probably will rake today and make up for it.
Roman Gal
May 30th, 2009
3:06 pm
Look at it this way…
Today, we have the best bench in MLB.
Shamus Thacker
May 30th, 2009
3:06 pm
WTF, maybe they just wanna give Diaz plenty of room for adjustments on the ball. lol
CB
May 30th, 2009
3:07 pm
Salamander, like I said, life is good on the blog.
Roman Gal
May 30th, 2009
3:08 pm
If Diaz can just make the routine plays in CF, this team will be better off.
Yeah…because he does so well with that in left field. Look, I’m fine with giving Schafer a day off, but let’s not pretend that the team is better with Diaz, Anderson, and Francoeur in the outfield, mmk pumpkin?
Shamus Thacker
May 30th, 2009
3:10 pm
Bob Horner needed the entire left side of the ballpark to make adjustments on pop-ups over third…
brent a.
May 30th, 2009
3:10 pm
I’m glad we have someone new here to define “fanhood” for us.
David O'Brien
May 30th, 2009
3:10 pm
Chad Tracy on DL for D’backs, after going 3-for-4 with a three-run homer and four RBI last night.
Steve from OH
May 30th, 2009
3:12 pm
It’ll be interesting to see how Magellan handles CF…oh, wait. That’s right. I can’t watch the game. I guess I’ll just have to wait for the “not top 10″ on the Sunday Sportscenter…
JD
May 30th, 2009
3:12 pm
Ah yes, the cleanup hitters of the NL East. Howard, Delgado, Dunn, Prado.
Braveheart
May 30th, 2009
3:13 pm
Isn’t Vazquez a flyball pitcher? Derek Lowe should get this kind of outfield, not Vazquez
Efrim
May 30th, 2009
3:14 pm
Poor Javy.
JD
May 30th, 2009
3:14 pm
I’m glad we have someone new here to define “fanhood” for us. brent
Ain’t that the truth. I thought I was a fan until diehard opened my eyes. Let’s go Cubs!
Roman Gal
May 30th, 2009
3:14 pm
I guess I’ll just have to wait for the “not top 10″ on the Sunday Sportscenter… Steve from OH
Ahahaha.ha.ha…ha!
Oh, and sorry you can’t watch the game.
f.n.hale
May 30th, 2009
3:15 pm
DIEHARD: Another falsehood.There isn’t an ounce of hope, just nag, nag, nag, na, na, n, n, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Diehard Braves Fan w/o Apology
May 30th, 2009
3:15 pm
Salamander sorry dude, all I saw was the buzz off part of your comment, if you agreed with me, it wasn’t in the tone of your comment. But if you’re a real fan, I’m sorry.And I believe I stated my “axe”, I’m defending my team. I hope that’s clear, I want that to be clear. I don’t apologize for that. I am a Braves fans, have always been one, will be one until they drop me in the dirt. Fans defend their teams. Fakes defend themselves and bash the team. Followers are just here to make bad times worse.
CB who you calling “dude”? It’s the 21st Century wise up.
Shamus Thacker when you can’t distinguish between the words of a so-call fan, from those of a non fan, that’s a problem. That is the point I’m harping on. No where have I said ignore the problems, just don’t exaggerate them and acknowledge the potential as well. Fans say good things about the team, even in bad times unless they are fairwhether.
Shamus Thacker
May 30th, 2009
3:16 pm
Magellan…. lmao
Vinings Jim
May 30th, 2009
3:17 pm
Roman Gal Way to maintain a positive outlook at 3:06.
Steve from OH
May 30th, 2009
3:17 pm
Roman Gal–eh, I’ve got work to do anyway, so maybe the radio thing is a “blessing” (yeah, right) in disguise.
If Bobby put this outfield out there for Kawakami, I daresay he would commit seppoku, for he knows the battle is already lost…
Braveheart
May 30th, 2009
3:18 pm
With that being said, this’ll be fun. I’m kinda looking forward to seeing Diaz in center. He actually is faster than alot of folks think, and has alot more range than you’d think. Unfortunately, as we are all painfully aware, he does misjudge balls from time to time and make a fool of himself. So I think this could be very interesting in that he could do a whole lot better than folks think he will, while at the same time providing that ya just never know element with one of his patented misjudgments out there
Roman Gal
May 30th, 2009
3:18 pm
Manager A.J. Hinch said on Saturday before Arizona’s game with Atlanta that Tracy was injured when he singled in his final at-bat in Friday night’s 10-6 loss to the Braves.
Good. Serves him right.
JD
May 30th, 2009
3:18 pm
“CB who you calling “dude”? It’s the 21st Century wise up.”
I’m not sure what he means by this. Does he prefer sir? Or maybe homey?
CB
May 30th, 2009
3:21 pm
Diehard I only call friends dude, people like RHR. heh heh
Roman Gal
May 30th, 2009
3:21 pm
Steve-OH
I’m not gonna lie…I had to look up seppoku.
Vinings Jim