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Chop Chop
May 31st, 2009
7:43 pm
ESPN doesn’t give a damn about the Braves. Why should they? The Braves aren’t on nationally anymore. They’re not very good.
ESPN doesn’t hate the Braves. The Braves are not interesting to most people.
cabravesfan
May 31st, 2009
7:44 pm
Vinings Jim-
I have learned that when guys are sick they respond one of two ways:
1. Claim they are ‘fine’ even if they are coughing up blood -OR-
2. Claim they are ‘dying’ and insist that they are incapable of functioning at all
you seem to fall into the first category…take care of yourself!
Capt Caveman
May 31st, 2009
7:45 pm
OK common sense == now you need to get some “learnin” !!
In the minors every player has multiple positions b/c nobody wants to be blocked from the majors by having his position occupied by a star player. Therefore most players will play different positions that fit their skill set.
As a catcher I also played 3b and 1b, but not b/c of legs or any of that crap. It’s b/c as a catcher you have developed the ability to scoop balls quickly. Constantly picking balls out of the dirt from the pitcher makes picking a ball at third or scooping a ball at first seem much easier. But you still have to practice that position to be able to “play” it correctly.
Putting your worst player on first is a softball team move, not a MLB one. First base is the linchpin position in your infield, the majority of outs in a game happen there. Fielding, Positioning, and learning how to make a proper cut-off play are essential to a team winning. Also being able to talk smack for a full nine innings with any runner that gets on base is a major plus. Nothing distracts a runner more than a verbal smackdown while he’s trying to pay attention.
The reason why Casey doesn’t compare to the best offensively is b/c there are currently some of the best hitters in the game at his position, not b/c he is inadequate.
As far a Tomahawkin’s Little League coaching experience, I would say that would make him way more of an expert than you, who is probably still IN Little League.
Chuck James was Solid until the 6th!!!
May 31st, 2009
7:45 pm
Is Jeff Bennett the blogmaster? Everytime I post for his DFA it dissapears into internet hell…..
JEB
May 31st, 2009
7:45 pm
FaninFaytown
I guess it’s because they don’t like being called idiots.
Chuck James was Solid until the 6th!!!
May 31st, 2009
7:45 pm
DOB
Any Kotchman updates man??
Frank from KS
May 31st, 2009
7:46 pm
Jerald
Here’s a pic of Shania that I thought I would send your way. It’s from a on-line forum community that I’m a member of.
http://www.shaniaforums.com/showthread.php?p=1221537#post1221537
Now, while I realize looks aren’t everything…..I sure as heck wouldn’t cheat on someone as her.
steve_97060
May 31st, 2009
7:46 pm
what is this, the kiddie hour? why don’t all you immature mental giants take your petty and childish play ground arguments to the juvenile forums..
too bad this blog doesn’t have gas a system like some forums so the twits and trolls could be weeded out..
keylargo
May 31st, 2009
7:46 pm
Did someone just say they knew about coaching because they managed little league? Um, ok. EricfromMO
Little League would be such an upgrade to some of these posers.
Capt Caveman
May 31st, 2009
7:47 pm
whoops — sorry I meant Jerry’s Holcombes as the little league coach.
But Tomahawkin still knows more than you too, common sense.
Tomahawkin
May 31st, 2009
7:48 pm
What I don’t Understand is Why are there People on here that still watch BSPN expecting the Braves to be the number one Highlight…?
Especially when the MLB Network is one click away?
The MLB Network highlights beats BSPN 2 to 1
Macon Braves (RIP)
May 31st, 2009
7:48 pm
Medlen is a bust, Garrett Anderson is finished……uh, oh, uh……
Nice way to end a tough road trip Bravos!!!!!!
GO BRAVOS!!!!!!!!!!!
Jerald Holcombe
May 31st, 2009
7:51 pm
common sense: I am actually a braves fan and dont follow when the mariners came into existence and dont really care
But, why did you say you were a grounds crew employee back in 1920 for the Mariners? Are you just fond of lying, or can you not help yourself?
Jerald Holcombe
May 31st, 2009
7:56 pm
Thanks Frank. Shania has been a smokin’ hot babe for a long time now. I bet she’ll still be hot when she’s 50.
TnBrian
May 31st, 2009
7:57 pm
I wonder is the A’s wouldn’t mind having Frenchy since he’s not expensive,young,once a future superstar, and can maybe see that a change of scenery could turn him back around? Of course, more would be required for Holliday, but possibly Morton/Franc./Locke and the AAA 1st baseman who’s name I forget.
Eric from MO
May 31st, 2009
7:57 pm
Tomahawkin my cable provider doesnt carry mlbnetwork so Im watching ESPN, but I dont expect to see the Braves. Hell, why would you show a .500 team. Oh well, Im just waiting for the Simpsons to start. Got 3 more minutes!
Eric from MO
May 31st, 2009
7:58 pm
Jerald common stated earlier that it was a joke.
ncscoots
May 31st, 2009
7:59 pm
Also being able to talk smack for a full nine innings with any runner that gets on base is a major plus [for a 1B]
True that, which is why I’m lukewarm on Kotchman, LOL. My perception is that he’s got no smack.
I’m certainly open to hearing differently!
Now, while I realize looks aren’t everything…..I sure as heck wouldn’t cheat on someone as [lovely as Shania Twain].
My guess is that you’ve never gone out with a beautiful woman who was also an absolute bore. The type who can’t finish a sentence that doesn’t include “me”, and who have yet to realize that women do, actually, have the vote. If the looks are all you’re interested in, go steady with a picture.
Eric from MO
May 31st, 2009
8:00 pm
TnBrian isnt Billy Beane really into OBP? That doesnt help much with Francouer.
Vinings Jim
May 31st, 2009
8:01 pm
cabravesfan – damn, you know me too well. I just know my usual pattern on my yearly illnesses. Multiple symptoms for a few days, then a lingering cough, then normalcy. My body knows how to behave when it has to – I got through my class today with one cough drop and no uses of Kleenex (and it was orientation, so it was basically a monologue). I try not to be too stupid – but I appreciate your concern very much.
CB
May 31st, 2009
8:01 pm
Is it ok to gush about Kris Medlen? We may have seen a career started today. I’m not sure how good he can be, but he has enough talent to be at least a 3 starter in this league. So the Braves have some tough decisions to make over the next few weeks. This is what I would hope they would do- release Norton,callup B. Jones- platoon Jones and Frenchy-continue to seek a young under contract outfielder via trade using Vazquez or KK and Frenchy as trade bait. There are too many young pitching who need a chance. This team still has a chance to make playoffs if these moves can be made.
Tomahawkin
May 31st, 2009
8:03 pm
Eric From Mo
I just Moved From Fayetteville Arkansas, So I understand your scenario…
I used to watch the FSN Final Score instead of Watching BSPN out of Protest…
Well, Now I’m gonna watch Some Beavis and Butthead on Youtube…
justthinking
May 31st, 2009
8:04 pm
I know I am dreaming but Jeff to Sox for Clay Bucholz (idk if that spelling is close) would be a great deal. Medlen, Bucholz, Hanson would be an awesome start to the future rotation…
Frank from KS
May 31st, 2009
8:04 pm
Anytime Jerald.
Yeah, that pic is a favorite of mine. Her in pleather or leather is a definate winner.
TnBrian
May 31st, 2009
8:05 pm
Look at the 3 stooges announcing this ESPN game. Man, talk about some pecker heads!
Tomahawkin
May 31st, 2009
8:06 pm
Eric From Mo
It sucks for year Being in the Middle of Cardinal Country…! I had to deal with a lot of Bandwagon Cardinal Fans While going to school in Arkansas…
And I still have to deal with bandwagon Cardinals fans on Facebook
Frank from KS
May 31st, 2009
8:06 pm
scoots
Yeah, like Shania Twain would be a bore…*rolls eyes*
Yeah, right….whatever.
LOL
Johan
May 31st, 2009
8:08 pm
Jeff to the Red Sox for Clay Buchholz? Do you think Theo Epstein is an IDIOT?
God, the stupidity.
Roman Gal
May 31st, 2009
8:08 pm
there’s been some movie naivete on display of late Vinings Jim
Hey, hey, hey! There’s no need for that. And I have seen Taxi Driver…So There!
David O'Brien
May 31st, 2009
8:08 pm
Medlen said Lowe talked to him for about an hour on Thursday, the day Lowe pitched against the D’backs. Lowe explained to him about slowing down, how a young guy who’s energetic and a fast worker to begin with, is going to be twice as fast in his first games. So he told him to literally try to work as slow as he could, among other stuff he talked to him about…
Medlen said after he walked the leadoff guy in first inning today, Chipper “got in my face” and told him to throw strikes, to get ahead of hitters, because if he didn’t they were going to hit him hard. Medlen said he needed to hear that. “Maybe Chipper should get in my face more often,” he joked.
common sense
May 31st, 2009
8:08 pm
jerald its called a joke. are you ssstttuupiidd or something.
common sense
May 31st, 2009
8:09 pm
Jerald now you need some learning. You are sooooo wrong.
but you are entitled to your opinion
Frank from KS
May 31st, 2009
8:09 pm
TnBrian
I have to admit….it’s kinda nice having a new person in the ESPN’s Sunday Night lineup..as far as broadcasters go…albeit it’s Steve Phillips…but nevertheless….(Lol).
Roman Gal
May 31st, 2009
8:10 pm
Um…is it sad that I’m seriously considering calling my dad to come get a spider out of my bathroom? If only I had a blow-torch…
Tomahawkin
May 31st, 2009
8:10 pm
Wow, Chipper Outcoached Roger McDowell…
Maybe Chipper Should correct Bennett among others in the bullpen…
Capt Caveman
May 31st, 2009
8:10 pm
YO DOB …. I don’t want to be a person who points out mistakes but …..
Who the hell is Reed Johnson??
David O'Brien
May 31st, 2009
8:11 pm
Kotchman has contusion of the right shin, as we posted earlier. Cox said Kotchman might miss three or four days….
Larry, hilarious post at 7:46 p.m….
Roman Gal
May 31st, 2009
8:11 pm
DOB-
As in, the players were going to hit him hard? Haha…that’s mean. Funny, but mean.
Frank from KS
May 31st, 2009
8:13 pm
Wtg Chip. That’s what a leader of a ballclub does.
common sense
May 31st, 2009
8:13 pm
what are we going to do for the next few days without kotchman?
Roman Gal
May 31st, 2009
8:13 pm
Enter your comments here
Facts of Life
May 31st, 2009
8:14 pm
Um…is it sad that I’m seriously considering calling my dad to come get a spider out of my bathroom?
Extremely.
Frank from KS
May 31st, 2009
8:15 pm
Caveman
He’s a CF the Cubs picked up from the Jays late last season.
cabravesfan
May 31st, 2009
8:15 pm
Um…is it sad that I’m seriously considering calling my dad to come get a spider out of my bathroom? If only I had a blow-torch…
Roman Gal-
NO! There is NOTHING wrong with calling someone to come kill the spiders in your place!!! I wouldn’t reccomend the blow torch, only because it leaves such destruction in it’s wake. I mean, sure it kills the spider but it will also ruin most of your bathroom and that is a problem! CALL YOUR DAD!
Roman Gal
May 31st, 2009
8:15 pm
Dang…I don’t think the sarcasm really showed in that post. I’m a failure. And I’ve officially joined the “Enter your comments here” club.
David O'Brien
May 31st, 2009
8:16 pm
Caveman, you lost me on “Who is Reed Johnson?” Who mentioned Reed Johnson?
Tomahawkin
May 31st, 2009
8:16 pm
I will be watching BSPN Tomorrow Morning…
I’m Ready for Skip Bayless to do more LeBron Bashing…He is gonna have a field-day Tomorrow Morning
Jeff321
May 31st, 2009
8:16 pm
Orlando Hudson just got his 70th hit.
CB
May 31st, 2009
8:17 pm
Roman Gal its an honor to be in the same club.
Roman Gal
May 31st, 2009
8:18 pm
cab-
Oh, brother. I can imagine this conversation…
Frank from KS
May 31st, 2009
8:19 pm
Jeff321
That’s someone I wished the Braves would’ve went after this past off-season….Orlando Hudson, that is.
Roman Gal
May 31st, 2009
8:19 pm
CB-
Have officer elections been held yet? If not, I think I might run for treasurer. I’m really good with money.
NORRIS
May 31st, 2009
8:19 pm
Just curious if anyone knows why Kawakami was pinch hitting.
We have Ross who plays about once a week and norton who only pinch hits. These guys need at bats. Why would we pinch hit Kawakami?
Did it have something to do with his contract to give him at bats and exposure or something? This is really odd.
Capt Caveman
May 31st, 2009
8:21 pm
DOB — sorry but in your story on the Braves game you wrote :
“Reed Johnson and Yunel Escobar each had three doubles for the Braves, who won for the second time on their seven-game road trip.”
I thought maybe I had missed a tripleA call up or something. LOL
Jeff321
May 31st, 2009
8:21 pm
Dodgers just got 5 singles to start the game.. Still bases loaded up 2-0.
Frank – I would like Hudson here too!
cabravesfan
May 31st, 2009
8:22 pm
Roman Gal-
I called my dad once to come get a spider out of my apartment (I lived about 6 blocks from my parents at the time)- he pretty much told me to kill it myself and hung up on me. I threw a shoe at it…
CB
May 31st, 2009
8:22 pm
Roman Gal I would have to be the old goat in the back eating pretzels and drinking beer. lol
Random
May 31st, 2009
8:23 pm
DOB (May 31st, 2009 4:49 pm): “Here’s a clip of Lucinda from Letterman a while back, with her new band rockin’ out”
Nice intro — great guitar sound.
Otherwise, fairly weak — pedestrian voice, pedestrian lyrics (”rinse and repeat”.
Facts of Life
May 31st, 2009
8:23 pm
The Braves maybe missed out on Hudson. But they also tried and failed to get Burnett (4.78 ERA and 82 million over 5 years) and Rafael Furcal (.608 OPS, lower than Francoeur) and whiffed….so maybe these things balance out?
JJ
May 31st, 2009
8:24 pm
common sense
May 31st, 2009
8:13 pm
what are we going to do for the next few days without kotchman?
The obvious answer is play Norton or Martin at 1b and hope they aren’t too big of a defensive liability. Gonna be tough though without his excellent glove.
Steve from OH
May 31st, 2009
8:24 pm
Capt. Caveman–that was an AP story, not a DOB story.
Shane
May 31st, 2009
8:24 pm
NORRIS
You dont want to use your backup catcher just in case.
Jeff321
May 31st, 2009
8:24 pm
Ha, Cubs are already on the bullpen phone. 4-0 w/1 out.
bravefaninok
May 31st, 2009
8:24 pm
norton was used as a ph the inning before…only ross(backup catcher)&frenchy availible
Facts of Life
May 31st, 2009
8:25 pm
We have Ross who plays about once a week and norton who only pinch hits. These guys need at bats.
Norton did pinch hit and Ross didn’t because he is the backup catcher and you don’t blow through them for fear of (McCann) injury and having no one to be catcher then.
Why no Francoeur though, is a head-scratcher. I feel he may be traded on Monday.
Frank from KS
May 31st, 2009
8:26 pm
cabravesfan re: of part of your 8:22
“I threw a shoe at it.”
LMAO
Roman Gal
May 31st, 2009
8:26 pm
I threw a shoe at it…
cabravesfan
It’s in the bathtub, so I could try to drown it. Usually, if it’s small enough I’ll just try to suffocate it…but this one is too big.
Roman Gal
May 31st, 2009
8:27 pm
CB-
So what you’re saying is, that all the club money will go towards pretzels and beer?
nolie
May 31st, 2009
8:28 pm
Top Braves pitching prospect Tommy Hanson has great stuff, but looks like he could use some more seasoning, according to one NL scout who concurred with the team’s controversial decision to call up Kris Medlen instead of Hanson Jon Heyman-SI.COM
Vinings Jim
May 31st, 2009
8:29 pm
Roman Gal – two comments – first, I apologize – I couldn’t remember the entire cast of characters in the movie discussion (I know, alcohol affects memory) – secondly, I have travelled reasonable distances to get spiders or roaches for women in distress (and I hate to kill spiders – roaches, not so much), so I have no issue with that.
NORRIS
May 31st, 2009
8:29 pm
doesnt prado play catcher too. who knows kawakami may play a little catcher in his free time. haha
Steve from OH
May 31st, 2009
8:30 pm
nolie, I read that in Heyman’s piece. When I watched him, I felt like he left too many fastballs up…probably needs a bit of work keeping the ball down. Agree/disagree?
Frank from KS
May 31st, 2009
8:30 pm
Go Magic!!!
While my Bullies aren’t there……I’ll root for anyone against Kobe *Cry-Baby* Bryant.
cabravesfan
May 31st, 2009
8:31 pm
Roman Gal-
The only problem with drowning is the possibility that it won’t die in the drain and crawl back up and seek revenge…
cvbraves
May 31st, 2009
8:31 pm
DOB (end of first section of today’s blog): “Perhaps the Braves could do the kid a favor and jump out to an early lead against Scherzer, maybe help Medlen relax a bit. He doesn’t have the home crowd or the familiar sites and sounds of Atlanta here, which might be good. Less pressure, you know? Maybe. We’ll see.”
…He calls ‘em like he sees ‘em!
Roman Gal
May 31st, 2009
8:31 pm
I’ve noticed two pretty big turn-arounds in AA the past few days.
Eric Campbell has hit .400 the last 10 games, and Gorkys Hernandez has hit .200 in his last 10.
CB
May 31st, 2009
8:32 pm
Yes but I am a sharing person, Roman Gal.
Shane
May 31st, 2009
8:33 pm
Can anyone explain to me why we get the Red Sox report on the AJC?
Guys John Smoltz doesnt play for Atlanta anymore
Roman Gal
May 31st, 2009
8:33 pm
cab-
You’re making this hard on me.
Vinings Jim
May 31st, 2009
8:34 pm
cabravesfan – you are my kind of girl (sorry, Tom) to come up with the “seek revenge” line.
Roman Gal
May 31st, 2009
8:34 pm
CB-
Thanks, but I don’t like pretzels and beer makes you fat. So, it’s a good thing I’m in charge of the money, eh?
justthinking
May 31st, 2009
8:34 pm
Hey Johan go screw yourself … I said I may be dreaming … as in it would be nice … perhaps you should learn to read the whole post and comprehend the English language and the meaning of the words.
Steve from OH
May 31st, 2009
8:35 pm
Can anyone explain to me why we get the Red Sox report on the AJC?
Guys John Smoltz doesnt play for Atlanta anymore
Because Smoltz is a big part of Braves history? I was sad that he left, and I wasn’t happy with either party, but I still am a fan and I root for the guy. Is it really that big of a deal that the ajc passes along a few updates for people like me who are interested in his progress?
cabravesfan
May 31st, 2009
8:36 pm
Roman Gal-
Sorry! just smash it and wash the remains down the drain!
Vinings Jim-
I’ve had nightmares about that more then once…I don’t like flushing spiders or washing them down the drain because they hate me and won’t leave me alone, even when I try to be nice and let them live and try to ignore them…
CB
May 31st, 2009
8:37 pm
Steve and nolie, I believe Medlen could end up being a better pitcher than Hanson,imo. Although both should be very good, I think with experience Medlen will be awesome.
nolie
May 31st, 2009
8:38 pm
Um…is it sad that I’m seriously considering calling my dad to come get a spider out of my bathroom? If only I had a blow-torch (Roman Gal)
that’s what brooms are for. The truth is that no matter where you are, you are usually no more than 6 feet away from a spider. Truth! You need to “man up” a bit gal.
Roman Gal
May 31st, 2009
8:39 pm
Is it really that big of a deal that the ajc passes along a few updates for people like me who are interested in his progress? Steve from OH
Yes. Yes, it is.
Can't Buy A Thrill
May 31st, 2009
8:39 pm
Roman Gal @8:15
‘Tis OK Hon, I remember my first beer too. Pro blogger or not.
You have a face for radio too …..mmmmm yeah babe.
Capt Caveman
May 31st, 2009
8:39 pm
Steve — thanks for correcting me on my inaccurate correction.
Sorry DOB, I thought that it was your article which is why the inaccuracy seemed so weird.
I could go on now and try to over compliment you and do some basic butt kissin here, or we could just try to forget I ever said that. LOL
Facts of Life
May 31st, 2009
8:40 pm
Okay, I’m done with this blog for a while. It is getting beyond tiresome and tedious to write out long posts and then lose them mysteriously after pressing “submit comment.”
Roman Gal
May 31st, 2009
8:40 pm
You need to “man up” a bit gal. nolie
I’m sorry! [hangs head in shame]
Steve from OH
May 31st, 2009
8:41 pm
CB–I don’t. Hanson is pretty polished (IMO) and has outstanding stuff. Medlen can’t match that. I think Medlen will have a long and successful career as a 3rd/4th starter, but he doesn’t have the ceiling that Hanson does. Hanson’s stuff can make up for a lot of mistakes. Medlen won’t have that luxury as much.
Roman Gal
May 31st, 2009
8:41 pm
Can’t Buy a Thrill
What?
Steve from OH
May 31st, 2009
8:42 pm
No prob, Cap’n.
cabravesfan
May 31st, 2009
8:42 pm
Roman Gal-
Don’t listen to Nolie! That is what “men” are for! We are women…why should we have to “man up?”
Shane
May 31st, 2009
8:42 pm
I dont mind updates on Smoltz progress. Thats what ESPN is for.
nolie
May 31st, 2009
8:46 pm
Don’t listen to Nolie! That is what “men” are for! We are women…why should we have to “man up (CBF)
I guess you are right. Hey look out for that big spider crawling in your hair there.
Roman Gal
May 31st, 2009
8:48 pm
According to Upton, Ross told him not to “pimp a walk” by flipping his bat.
Just saw this on the Diamondback website.
Capt Caveman
May 31st, 2009
8:48 pm
common sense = split decision = justthinking
this is the same guy in my opinion.
Frank from KS
May 31st, 2009
8:49 pm
WOW. Geovany(sp) Soto only hitting .215 with 1 HR.
Amazing after the season he had last year….not to mention, winning the NL ROY.