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Tomahawkin
May 31st, 2009
5:26 pm
8-Run Lead Before the off day
Get Chipper Out NOW!
I don’t want him to hurt his toe anymore that it is right now…
We are gonna need him to be close as healthy as possible for the cubs series
Steve from OH
May 31st, 2009
5:26 pm
Does anyone know of any good crow places that deliver in Ohio? I’m fixin’ to eat some…
willie mays hayes
May 31st, 2009
5:27 pm
where exactly did that hit kotch and how bad was it? i cant watch the game today or listen on radio
Jerald Holcombe
May 31st, 2009
5:27 pm
I’m telling you it’s an unfair world in baseball. A pitcher struggles and he can take it out on the next batter by plunking him. I think when a pitcher is kicking our ass, our hitters oughta be able to hurl their bats as hard as they can toward the pitchers mound. futhamukas!!!
StingerSplash
May 31st, 2009
5:27 pm
So G. Anderson wee wees all over one (you seamheads will know the real dugout version of that cliche which I won’t use because this is supposed to be a PG blog) and Rafael Nadal gets beat at the French Open.
How will SportsCenter open the 11 p.m. show tonight? That’s a tough call between those two.
(OK, DOB, I’ll defer to your estimation of GA because you see him more closely and more often than we do).
Jeff321
May 31st, 2009
5:28 pm
Looked to me like Kotch got hit right above the ankle.
Chop Chop
May 31st, 2009
5:28 pm
Dr. Jekyll, meet Mr. Hyde:
Garland: 2.2 IP, 9 R, 9 H, 3 BB
Scherzer: 3.2 IP, 8 R, 10 H, 3 BB, 1 HBP
Davis and Haren: 15 IP, 4 R, 14 H, 2 BB, 14 K
Steve from OH
May 31st, 2009
5:28 pm
Dudes, it was a breaking ball. Probably not trying to hit him if it was offspeed.
Virginia Ranger
May 31st, 2009
5:28 pm
Esmerling WTF were his mumma a daddy thinkin
bravos2249
May 31st, 2009
5:28 pm
I’m not equating a HBP with a car wreck, but I had a bruise right under my knee from a wreck and it hurt like hell to walk on it. Even though it was a regular bruise it hurt when I walked cause of the positioning of it. Let’s hope it was a bruise like that for Casey.
FaninFaytown
May 31st, 2009
5:28 pm
Rob you should learn the game before you make stupid comments
Tomahawkin
May 31st, 2009
5:28 pm
Matty-D Standing Up
Hitting is contageous…
I bet we wont score 8 runs the next 2 games…
groundfog
May 31st, 2009
5:28 pm
Trade Francoer and start Diaz rest of the season imo.
Braves Paisan
May 31st, 2009
5:29 pm
Youse guyz is nutz. You don’t hit someone with a slider. The Snake just can’t pitch!
AndyC
May 31st, 2009
5:29 pm
How to Fail
Completely agree. Stupid.
kirkinga
May 31st, 2009
5:29 pm
Garret Anderson continuing to heal that leg and to look like himself.
Paul Lentz Glavine was signed awhile ago so we’ve known for sometime he was going to pitch when healthy. As for the starting pitching not being a problem, the 5th spot can improve. Having a 300-game winner that knows how to pitch is not an awful thing.
Steve OH
May 31st, 2009
5:29 pm
Shafer = Loser.
Couch Tater
May 31st, 2009
5:29 pm
Where are all the Francoeur haters now? Great Bench Coach.
Jerald Holcombe
May 31st, 2009
5:30 pm
It’s amazing. The whole team is killing the ball, but Schafer is still sucking the big one.
bravesgirlnc
May 31st, 2009
5:30 pm
I love Diaz. He should be subbing in every day for one of our OFs.
groundfog
May 31st, 2009
5:30 pm
It’s time for electric shock therapy for Schafer. Nothing else is working.
How to Fail
May 31st, 2009
5:30 pm
Anderson everyday in left, Diaz everyday in right until new bat acquired?
DirtyYuni
May 31st, 2009
5:30 pm
How bad’s Kotchman hurt? Anyone know?
The Truth
May 31st, 2009
5:30 pm
If you get rid of Francouer and Schafer, this team will be better. I promise.
Paul Lentz
May 31st, 2009
5:30 pm
Virginia Ranger, we did blow a 7 run lead against the Phillies at the beginning of the season. This is an offensive ball park. It would be nice to see Medlen go 6 or 7 innings today. With tomorrow being an off day, if Medlen can go deep into the game, then the bullpen should be really rested for the Chicago series.
Virginia Ranger
May 31st, 2009
5:30 pm
Nothing against Jodro K but does Bobby not see this. It can not be helping his confidence to whiff so much. How about trying to lay down a bunt or something
Goldenglove002
May 31st, 2009
5:30 pm
Tomahawkin, no one there to replace Chipper anymore now that Kotchman is done. Unless Diory can play some 3B or 1B.
AndyC
May 31st, 2009
5:30 pm
Schafer seems to be regressing again. Disappointing.
L-TownScrub21
May 31st, 2009
5:30 pm
Schafer the wiffer looks aweful…he’s not just striking out he looks terrible
bravesfan54
May 31st, 2009
5:32 pm
Dawgfan – so give the short version of what you do to transform a team that has 5 players on track for hitting 16 HR’s and no one hitting more into a playoff club? A team that’s on track for a historic low in stolen bases! I will indulge you!
BigMacAttack
May 31st, 2009
5:33 pm
“Win at all costs”
Hopefully DOB didn’t cost Kotchman too many games
Plate Appearance
May 31st, 2009
5:33 pm
DEMOTE SCHAFER
Schafer and his .794 “making an out average” need to be in AAA.
It’s Blanco time!
Virginia Ranger
May 31st, 2009
5:33 pm
Paul Yeah I remember that debacle in Philly. You are on top of your came today and I agree about getting Medlen to go 6 or 7 for confidence etc.
TnBrian(standing in for PWHjort today)
May 31st, 2009
5:33 pm
See, THIS is what I’m talking about guys!! YAYYYY! See, if Garret can get his VORP,REGSE, and his WPJDNCVGEN up, he can be a stellar contributer to this team. It’s all a matter of metrics and physics if you want to look at it from a scientific point of view.
Jerald Holcombe
May 31st, 2009
5:34 pm
Doesn’t matter to me in least whether a pitcher tries to hit you or not. That matters not when it appears that Kotchman may wind up misses time. We should still be able to make their miss some time. Then maybe they’ll try just a little harder to keep the ball fro getting too far inside.
Braves Paisan
May 31st, 2009
5:34 pm
If we let Prado play first we don’t lose much at all … any maybe gain a few RBIs.
BravesFanChris24
May 31st, 2009
5:34 pm
I hope Kotchman isn’t out for any long length of time. I hope it’s just a day or two off. That looked scary.
Virginia Ranger
May 31st, 2009
5:35 pm
How about Frency Mustard at third.
Way to go Kris.
cabravesfan
May 31st, 2009
5:35 pm
man, Medlen looks like a different guy today! I guess having an 8 run lead helps with the nerves
AndyC
May 31st, 2009
5:36 pm
Medlen is dealing. Where are the Medlen haters now?
David O'Brien
May 31st, 2009
5:36 pm
Medlen has retired nine in a row, including four strikeouts
groundfog
May 31st, 2009
5:36 pm
They should play Norton at 1st. He needs the at bats to get going imo.
Jerald Holcombe
May 31st, 2009
5:37 pm
I don’t think Schafer should be playing in AAA. He isn’t good enough. He is simply overmatched.
Braves Paisan
May 31st, 2009
5:37 pm
Crash Davis: “I don’t believe in quantum physics when it comes to matters of the heart.”
But when it comes to matters of baseball analyis, more math and science is the only way to go.
Chop Chop
May 31st, 2009
5:37 pm
Barring an injury to another starter, Glavine is going to be replacing Medlen.
BravesFanChris24
May 31st, 2009
5:38 pm
KJ with 3 Doubles!
RHR
May 31st, 2009
5:38 pm
3 doubles in one game? Get it, KJ!
Il Cattivo
May 31st, 2009
5:38 pm
This is exactly what Medlen needs. Managed to get through 4 innings without incident and a big lead. He should impress the rest of the way unless Bobby pulls him after 5.
Chop Chop
May 31st, 2009
5:39 pm
It’s good to see the kid get some runs and have a good taste in his mouth if this is his last start.
Goldenglove002
May 31st, 2009
5:39 pm
Today is one of Kelly’s good days, I fear what might come during the home stand
cabravesfan
May 31st, 2009
5:39 pm
Hot KJ showed up today…when he is on, he really has one of the most beautiful swings
cricket
May 31st, 2009
5:39 pm
Looks like Bobby knew what he was doing putting KJ in leadoff spot
BravesFanChris24
May 31st, 2009
5:39 pm
ESCOBAR!
Tomahawkin
May 31st, 2009
5:39 pm
KJ Is heating Up, We need his Bat…
We can’t have our leadoff hitter post a .320 OBP that has to change!!
SoWeGa Fanatic
May 31st, 2009
5:39 pm
Been watching the game and decided to check on the lunacy on here.
KJ and Medlin are hotter than hot. Esco 2.
Goldenglove002
May 31st, 2009
5:39 pm
And another double for Yunel!?!?
David O'Brien
May 31st, 2009
5:39 pm
If we let Prado play first we don’t lose much at all. – Braves Paisan
No, except Gold Glove-caliber defense. Which you’d swap for barely serviceable defense. If that’s not much at all, then you’re right. Prado is not good at all defensively at 1B.
BigMacAttack
May 31st, 2009
5:39 pm
Braves “How To Win on the Road” Guide
- score 4 or more runs. All 5 losses on this trip came when the braves scored 3 or fewer.
The Truth
May 31st, 2009
5:39 pm
Okay. I was wrong. He is heating up. He can be really, really good.
Virginia Ranger
May 31st, 2009
5:40 pm
This would be a different team if KJ and Loaf got it going and lifted their averages about 30 points—and it is possible that they can do that.
Kelly Johnson and Yunel Escobar
May 31st, 2009
5:40 pm
We’re having a contest to see who can hit the most doubles today.
StingerSplash
May 31st, 2009
5:40 pm
From today’s Globe, notes from Nick Cafardo (the tradition started by Peter Gammons and carried on faithfully and well by Gordon Edes. Cafardo’s OK, but he’s not in Edes’ class. Few are.) —
Managerial ranks, with current rank first and previous in parentheses. Rankings based on interviews with front office and field personnel throughout the majors:
4. Bobby Cox, Braves: Probably the most respected manager in the game by his players. A fundamentally sound skipper (2).
David Ortiz on Terry Francona (who is No. 2 in the survey): “Francona is unbelievable. He might be the best handler of players I’ve ever seen. He gives you confidence. He’s the best. He’ll have a young kid here from the minors and before he sends him back he sits with him and he explains everything the kid needs to do, man. When they come back, they come back strong. That’s because of him.”
And lastly, an item on the blog denizens’ favorite whipping boy of late: One thing that makes sense about Boston scouting the struggling Francoeur is that he’s a big Red Sox fan (he used to carry a Red Sox Mastercard until his Braves teammates made him get rid of it). Francoeur has struggled for two seasons now, so we’re not sure there’s real interest. “That’s news to me,” said a Sox official. The Sox have to be concerned about Rocco Baldelli’s channelopathy, which causes fatigue in his legs.
And looks like KJ is ready to embark on one of those notorious hot streaks because he is ripping … um, well, you know, uh, fun bags.
Goldenglove002
May 31st, 2009
5:40 pm
looks like we might need Diroy to play 3rd now. Mr. Injury doesn’t need to be in if he has anything going on.
Efrim
May 31st, 2009
5:40 pm
That is some top of the order today.
Sgt. Pepper
May 31st, 2009
5:42 pm
days like today are infuriating, because it shows how good our offense could be, but how infuriatingly inconsistent they are instead.
i’m enjoying the offensive flourish while it lasts though.
StingerSplash
May 31st, 2009
5:42 pm
So if Prado stinks at 1B, does that mean Norton is even worse there? Why not a little Norty action at first? That’ll get him an AB or two as well, which he could probably use. Prado’s not exactly Roberto Clemente at the plate right now, either.
common sense
May 31st, 2009
5:42 pm
DAVID…
I HAVE YET TO SEE GOLD GLOVE CALIBER DEFENSE FROM KOTCHMAN????
HE IS MARGINAL AT BEST. ON OUR LONG LIST OF FIRST BASEMANS HE IS NO WHERE NEAR THE TOP.
David O'Brien
May 31st, 2009
5:43 pm
Six doubles from the 1-2 Braves hitters … in five innings.
Virginia Ranger
May 31st, 2009
5:43 pm
New All Star game contest “Double Derby”
Braves Paisan
May 31st, 2009
5:43 pm
Of course you are right DOB about first base defense, totally underrated. My Yankee fan mates in NY are talking about how good Teixiera is on the bag. But my boy Prado can hit — and, more importantly, hit big time in tough situations.
Goldenglove002
May 31st, 2009
5:43 pm
That clears something up, mcCann has a pair of glassess specifically for catching now
LuisG
May 31st, 2009
5:44 pm
Ok, Bobby better take Chipper out now and let him rest his foot a little. I guess Norton is available to play first, and move Prado to third.
Roja
May 31st, 2009
5:44 pm
Maybe we can bring in Bennett to hit a D’back. I’m sure he could if given 2 or 3 chances.
AndyC
May 31st, 2009
5:44 pm
KJ is 13 for 36 in his last 8 games. 7 RBI 12 runs scored.
Roja
May 31st, 2009
5:45 pm
Kotchman has ZERO errors as a Brave I believe.
Rodney Derrick
May 31st, 2009
5:45 pm
It is dry out in Arizona and Nevada. I remember when I had to work in Nevada for a few weeks and I thought this is great for running. Warm but dry. Amazing how easily you can become dehydrated, so Chipper and his nose bleed and Mac and fog free glasses is more clearly understood. But at the same time, I thought the Bob was closed today and air conditioned.
keylargo
May 31st, 2009
5:46 pm
I can’t really figure it out but I have noticed fewer and fewer GA critics. keylargo
I said it early in the game and GA has made a nice catch going back, coming in and has a HR.
GA and Diaz have LF covered. Send Schafer down, to work on hitting and defense and hope he makes enough progress to come back later. Blanco will fill in until help arrives. Continue to look for a power bat for CF or RF. JF has to be on the trading block in return for an outfielder.
KJ three doubles. Where are the KJ haters?
MP batting average below KJ.
Rookie Medlin will get the win.
Glavine will be back in a week or two.
All things considered, I would say the Negative Nellies are drinking with that MF guy somewhere whining like hell that all the things they love to cry about are turning around.
common sense
May 31st, 2009
5:46 pm
SOMEBODY HAS LOST THEIR MIND IF THEY THINK KOTCHMAN HAS HAD NO ERRORS AS A BRAVE??????
AndyC
May 31st, 2009
5:46 pm
common sense
You are an idiot. Kotchman is one of the better first basemen around. He has not made an error as a Brave! Think before you speak!
cabravesfan
May 31st, 2009
5:47 pm
Roja-
You are correct about Kotchman not making an error as a Brave- not only that, he’s only made 8 his entire big league career…not bad
groundfog
May 31st, 2009
5:48 pm
Kotchman plays first as well as anybody in basaball. Fact! Anyobdy who says otherwise does not watch much baseball.
StingerSplash
May 31st, 2009
5:48 pm
Before we get into a Prado lovefest, he’s 9 for his last 46 (.196) with an OPS of .615 this month.
Braves Paisan
May 31st, 2009
5:48 pm
First base is a power/RBI position, like left field. Am I missing something?
Braves fan in germany
May 31st, 2009
5:49 pm
Kotchman has no errors for the braves this year
richbrave
May 31st, 2009
5:49 pm
DOB:
GA’s stats surely point that out. His average is steadily climbing. Hopefully, he’ll be the player the BRAVES thought they signed soon.
Vinings Jim
May 31st, 2009
5:49 pm
I like ironic screen names (and I’m not necessarily referring to someone with the same name as an old John Prine album).
John
May 31st, 2009
5:49 pm
Can you be scrappy AND great?….Pete Rose sez, “I’ll bet… you can be both” !!
Boo
May 31st, 2009
5:49 pm
Kotchman does indeed have zero errors in both 2009 and 2008 with the Atlanta Braves.
Roja
May 31st, 2009
5:49 pm
I may not know much but I know anyone who thinks Kotch can’t field doesn’t watch much baseball!!
Braves Paisan
May 31st, 2009
5:50 pm
The Kid is pitching GREAT !
Sgt. Pepper
May 31st, 2009
5:50 pm
this braves game is killing my fantasy baseball team. i will always trade a fantasy loss for a braves win though.
common sense
May 31st, 2009
5:50 pm
ANDY… OK YOU ARE RIGHT ON THE ERROR THING. BUT THAT DOESNT MEAN HE IS ALL THAT. I HAVE PERSONALLY SEEN HIM MAKE SOME PRETTY BAD PLAYS THAT HE DIDNT GET CHARGED AN ERROR FOR. HE IS NOT THAT GOOD A HITTER AND HAS NO POWER EITHER. WE HAVE HAD SOME GOOD FIRST BASEMANS IN THE PAST BUT HE IS NOTHING MORE THAN MARGINAL.
Frank from KS
May 31st, 2009
5:50 pm
Braves Paisan
Tex hit another bomb today for the Yanks…altho Cleveland came back and won after the Yanks tied it.
Goody, goody.
:>)
Fluffy McNutter
May 31st, 2009
5:50 pm
We gotta get rid of the “Medlin”/”Medlan” bum!! LOL
common sense
May 31st, 2009
5:51 pm
I have played ball my whole life and half watched the braves since i was old enough to breath. Kotchman is NOT an all star first baseman. We have had many many better.
Jerald Holcombe
May 31st, 2009
5:52 pm
Common sense: You are outta your mind. Kotchman is simply great at first base.
Chop Chop: I’ll agree that Glavine will replace Medlin, but the timing will definitely suck because Medlin sure looks like he’s turned the corner today. But, all in all, Medlin should be a huge boost to our less-than-stellar bullpen.
Jeff321
May 31st, 2009
5:52 pm
Kotchman’s last 2 errors were for the Angels in 2008.
RHR
May 31st, 2009
5:53 pm
Medlen = Dealin.
SoWeGa Fanatic
May 31st, 2009
5:53 pm
“Nobody “filled in” for Berra or Bench after a night game. Mac is what 25 years old?”
They didn’t play many night games at that time, and both of them got days off…uninformed one. (I didn’t want to say stupid.)
Can't Buy A Thrill
May 31st, 2009
5:53 pm
Medlen is looking good today!