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Tomahawkin
June 3rd, 2009
10:09 pm
Walks Hurt…! Bennett Get Tough!
MFin04
June 3rd, 2009
10:10 pm
Bobby obviously hasn’t seen Bennett pitch this year in extra innings.
Cyndi Lauper's Aura
June 3rd, 2009
10:10 pm
How about another smoove DP?
Big Chief
June 3rd, 2009
10:10 pm
We are fixing to give it up!!!!!!!!! Jeff Bennett is fixing to screw us
Louis
June 3rd, 2009
10:10 pm
What I wonder is what is going to happen when Hudson gets off the DL. It still seems like we have 1 too many strong starters, and one too few strong hitters…
Mark
June 3rd, 2009
10:10 pm
DOB, most bloggers approve by far.
Most now. If you look back in July 2007, most here liked the Teixeira trade too. Now everyone acts like they knew all-along it was bad. Same will happen here if McLouth is bad and Morton, Hernandez and/or Locke will their full potential.
Mixxo
June 3rd, 2009
10:10 pm
C’mon Jeff……Buckle down baby!
Cyndi Lauper's Aura
June 3rd, 2009
10:11 pm
Have these freaks laid down a single bunt?
Jeff321
June 3rd, 2009
10:11 pm
Notice how Lee tags on a fly to left?
Tomahawkin
June 3rd, 2009
10:11 pm
Good Play Matty-D…
Speed Always Kills Us! Fck…!
MFin04
June 3rd, 2009
10:11 pm
Lee was out at 2nd if Barton was.
Tomahawkin
June 3rd, 2009
10:12 pm
Mark
Good Point About the Tex Trade!
big banger
June 3rd, 2009
10:12 pm
Dob
cot’s baseball contracts has Nate at 2m in 2009 4.5m in 2010 and 6.5m in 2011 with a 10.5m team option for 2012 – is that incorrect?
Soph
June 3rd, 2009
10:13 pm
T R O U B L E ! ! !
Goldenglove002
June 3rd, 2009
10:13 pm
You can’t compare this to the Tex trade, because look at the big difference: We have McClouth for atleast 3-4 more years
fred
June 3rd, 2009
10:13 pm
Why does Bennett always feel the need to walk guys in late innings?
MFin04
June 3rd, 2009
10:13 pm
Bennett has two losses this season, both in extra innings.
pryguy
June 3rd, 2009
10:13 pm
Frank Wren has done moves that have the present and future in mind. And he has done so in an exceptional manner. It’s about time he is given some credit for what he’s done in his short tenure thus far.
Soph
June 3rd, 2009
10:14 pm
Throw strikes dammit!
N8
June 3rd, 2009
10:15 pm
Mixxo, totally agree on the hands thing. Too many young kids want to by the rig that “so and so” has, and then wonder why they don’t sound like them.
If I played on Eddie Van Halen’s rig it wouldn’t sound like Eddie. But if he played on mine, it would. Period. Hell, if you put Eddie on a bass, running through a keyboard amp with an Ibanez Tube Screamer…. it would sound like Eddie.
Thanks guys on the pleasant comments about my big post.
I think my favorite thing about this trade is that it gives us a really good “shot” this year. But sets EVERYTHING up to begin a new run next year. Along with giving Wren some serious trade bait this winter. Especially if Hudson comes back strong and the option is exercised.
Definitely an exciting time to be a Braves fan, regardless of the results of what is left in this season.
Best hitting catcher in the NL is locked up for a while (maybe the best hitting catcher in all of baseball – Mauer gets to DH, keeping his legs fresh and his bat in the lineup for the Twins). We’ve got one of the leagues most exciting young pitchers in JJJ under our control for a while. With the games MOST exciting prospect now up for good (barring a major choke job by the kid). We’ve got a star on the rise in Yunel Escobar. Also under our control for a while. Our CF of the future got a taste and should be better because of it. We just acquired a guy that plays the game right. Is a two time all-star, and has a GG (and eventually might move to a corner OF spot). Add to that, Heyard and Freeman are on their way.
Like I said. Exciting time to be looking ahead as a Braves fan.
Oh yeah… We get to watch the greatest swith hitter, and future HOF 3B, Chipper Jones play (when not injured), for the next 3 years.
Tomahawkin
June 3rd, 2009
10:15 pm
Get Bennett Out NOW!!! WTF Booby…?
Cyndi Lauper's Aura
June 3rd, 2009
10:15 pm
Dangit. Can’t fault Bennett there.
Tomahawkin
June 3rd, 2009
10:15 pm
Man Chipper’s Range Sucks Because he was playin in for the bunt
RHR
June 3rd, 2009
10:15 pm
Too many pitches for Bennett. Take him out now or its over.
a643dp
June 3rd, 2009
10:15 pm
Bennett has a 1.80 WHIP WTF
Eric from MO
June 3rd, 2009
10:15 pm
So why couldnt Soriano be used on back to back nights?
Zephyr 8
June 3rd, 2009
10:15 pm
tough break…again….
fred
June 3rd, 2009
10:16 pm
Bennett out. Thank God!
MFin04
June 3rd, 2009
10:16 pm
Diory makes that play. Not sure what Bobby is thinking leaving Chipper in. Better make up for it with his bat.
RHR
June 3rd, 2009
10:16 pm
Thanks Bobby. Hey, this blog suggestion box thing is working out pretty good for us so far this season, huh? lol
Mark
June 3rd, 2009
10:16 pm
Huh, so Bennett sucks. Good call bloggers.
Spoke a little soon, huh?
Joe Schmoe
June 3rd, 2009
10:16 pm
Take the a hole out! Fing guy! That guy is a brave’s terrorist!
Homer
June 3rd, 2009
10:16 pm
Maybe if he’d get that sh!t out of his mouth he could see over his cheek.
braves phanatic
June 3rd, 2009
10:16 pm
Mark,
if we still had tex i think the majority of braves fans would approve of that trade. the problem is he is not with us anymore and was only here for a year. thats what hurts. mclouth will be here for four years unless we trade him. so, there will be a lot more time for mclouth to prove his worth.
as far as tonights game goes, i honestly believed that after last nights game we would win this game by 10. i was very very wrong. i just thought we would be jacked to get out here and go on a tear. losing this game would kill all momentum from the game last night. its not too late…. but now with runners on the corners and less than two outs it doesnt look good. it would be a true shame to lose this game. mclouth or no mclouth we need to find a way to win this game and take this series. the cubbies are tired of losing too so if they win this one they could easily win tomorrow’s game.
cmon braves! its time for us to make our move!
Jeff321
June 3rd, 2009
10:17 pm
Well, its about time, Cox! (But, is it a little too late?)
Btw, yet another diving miss by Gimper.
Cyndi Lauper's Aura
June 3rd, 2009
10:17 pm
Mark, yeah, cuz that last ball was just blistered….
McFann :Ô:
June 3rd, 2009
10:17 pm
I winced when that ball got into the outfield…thought for a second there’d be a play at the plate.
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
June 3rd, 2009
10:17 pm
As Don Sutton says, Bennett’s a problem solver. And sometime he has to create a problem so he can solve it.
muddy waters
June 3rd, 2009
10:17 pm
got to get my mojo working
Tomahawkin
June 3rd, 2009
10:18 pm
That Dog Rules!!!!
MFin04
June 3rd, 2009
10:18 pm
Bennett is a Braves terrorist, lol.
Soph
June 3rd, 2009
10:18 pm
Come on O! Get em out.
braves phanatic
June 3rd, 2009
10:18 pm
Eric from MO,
soriano cant go back to back nights because he needs at least every other night off to count his millions. its tough being rich….
Bravosnumbaone
June 3rd, 2009
10:18 pm
Enough of JJ on PTV fer chrissakes. I’m begging you!
Vol_In_Ohio
June 3rd, 2009
10:18 pm
The picture in the ESPN article makes McLouth look like Kenny Banya.
Cyndi Lauper's Aura
June 3rd, 2009
10:19 pm
Lordy. I smell a hurry-up bobble from KJ coming. Hope not.
Eric from MO
June 3rd, 2009
10:19 pm
Mfin even if Diory comes up with that dive(which he wouldnt) he still wouldnt of got anyone out and it would be runners at the corners.
Mark
June 3rd, 2009
10:19 pm
Mark, yeah, cuz that last ball was just blistered….
1.80 WHIP. Bennett allowing nearly two baserunners an inning. That is terrible.
Tomahawkin
June 3rd, 2009
10:19 pm
O Flaherty…
WE need a DP NOW! Come On Baby!
Soph
June 3rd, 2009
10:19 pm
Blah. Blah. BLAH.
David O'Brien
June 3rd, 2009
10:19 pm
banger, you had it right except for $10.65mill option, not $10.5
braves phanatic
June 3rd, 2009
10:20 pm
damn.
Mark
June 3rd, 2009
10:20 pm
Cubs win.
Goldenglove002
June 3rd, 2009
10:20 pm
Crap, who is leading off for the braves at the start of the inning?
Cyndi Lauper's Aura
June 3rd, 2009
10:20 pm
Ugh. Good job of hitting. This once, seriously, gotta tip your hat.
Tomahawkin
June 3rd, 2009
10:20 pm
Umpires F’d Us Over this game other than the Awfense…
Mixxo
June 3rd, 2009
10:20 pm
CRAP!
MFin04
June 3rd, 2009
10:20 pm
BENNETT SUCKS!!!! This is where firing Bobby would save us 10-15 games a year.
groundfog
June 3rd, 2009
10:20 pm
Well looks like last night will just be a blip on the radar.
Eric from MO
June 3rd, 2009
10:20 pm
No Mark I didnt speak too soon. He shouldnt of pitched the 2nd inning.
Jeff321
June 3rd, 2009
10:20 pm
Well, I’ve seen enough. See ya tomorrow night.
Soph
June 3rd, 2009
10:20 pm
Betcha they’ll score a couple more in this inning too.
a643dp
June 3rd, 2009
10:20 pm
Can we effing release bennett already $hit a 1.80 whip that is freaking horrible.
Zephyr 8
June 3rd, 2009
10:20 pm
and a bloop hit. Between luck and unpiring, the braves just weren’t ment to win this game.
Tomahawkin
June 3rd, 2009
10:21 pm
Now The Lets Go Cubbies Chants Reigh…
I think I hate bandwagon Cubs fans just as much as Yankees fans
Eric Come On!!!
Doc Holiday
June 3rd, 2009
10:21 pm
I have not posted today. Busy all day long. All I have to said right now is …………WHAT A GREAT ADD TO THIS TEAM MCLOUTH IS……….. Im very excited by this move………leadoff hitter trouble is over for good. Wow. This guy just brought with him so much stability to this lineup………..2 great hitter in front of chipper and 1 exceptional one behind him. Couldnt ask for more.
Releasing TG always is a sad news for a great warrior, but is for the better of the team. 2 great young arms join the team.
I wont be looking back on this trade if it explodes on our face 2 years from now, it was a good move at this moment, Im 100% pleased with it. We just got stronger. Weaker in the minors but we have enough rookies and young players, McLouth is a right move.
How good was this guy Hernandez? I know they say he is good, but not sure how good……….could anyone tell me more about it?
RC
June 3rd, 2009
10:21 pm
Ouch. Bad call on Barton at 2b seems to be looming big about now.
N8
June 3rd, 2009
10:22 pm
Mark, your 10:10 raises a good point. Like that trade, this trade might not be able to be “judged” until all the prospects careers have unfolded a bit.
But the big difference between the two trades? For starters, the Braves didn’t need Tex. They needed pitching. BADLY. But JS was unable to land a top notch pitcher, despite being willing to move top prospects. Tex was the “best” he could do, and he gambled that stacking the lineup would pay off, like adding a pitcher. It didn’t.
Secondly, NOT A SOUL ever realistically thought that Tex was going to sign long term with the Braves. There was ZERO chance of a “hometown” discount. As there was ZERO chance of the Braves making the highest offer to assure that the Boras client would stay. We gave up five prospects for two rentals.
This trade is about trading one REALLY good prospect (Gorkys – who we got for “free” in the Renteria/JJJ trade), one decent pitching prospect who could be the next John Smoltz or the next Jason Marquis, or the next Kyle Davies (Morton) , and Locke who (like Feliz), might end up being the hidden gem in the deal, for Nate McClouth who is under our control (and not arbitration elligible) for the next 4 years.
WAY different. This trade is way “safer” than the Tex trade was.
Eric from MO
June 3rd, 2009
10:22 pm
Mfin EOF gave up a hit too. You cant use Soriano every game. Gonzo and Moylan already pitched. When you only have 3 good relievers not much you can do in extras other than hold your breath. Should help with Medlen though.
RC
June 3rd, 2009
10:22 pm
DOB, does the fact that Glavine never pitched in MLB this year mean that he’ll be eligible for the Hall of Fame the same year as Maddux?
Cyndi Lauper's Aura
June 3rd, 2009
10:22 pm
lol, way to be alert, Barton.
Pete
June 3rd, 2009
10:22 pm
Eric from MO: “Savannah and everyone else who is complaining how Glavine was handled, dont blame the Braves, blame Hanson. He forced their hand. You couldnt keep him down any longer. He was too dominant.”
You boiled it down very quickly and efficiently. Its either Hanson or Glavine, and Wren and others (based on 2 months watching Hanson at AAA and Glavine rehab) made the obvious choice. Case closed.
RHR
June 3rd, 2009
10:23 pm
lol @ that Sosa quote…wtf
MFin04
June 3rd, 2009
10:23 pm
Wow, great D, come on boys, 2 runs, lets win it.
joe simpson
June 3rd, 2009
10:23 pm
he’s hitting .00000001 with a runner on 3rd so……uh oh
JJ
June 3rd, 2009
10:23 pm
Kevin Gregg!!!! There’s hope yet folks!!!
Soph
June 3rd, 2009
10:23 pm
Wow. Sosa, tell me you really didn’t say that…
Mixxo
June 3rd, 2009
10:23 pm
Nice pick Esco ……now lets score a couple!
Tomahawkin
June 3rd, 2009
10:23 pm
Good Stab ESCO…
Offense Come, He Me Baby One More Time!!!
Damn I’m going Insane Singing Brittney Spears!!!
Mr. Enigma
June 3rd, 2009
10:24 pm
Can we seriously get rid of Jeff Bennett now? He blows.
Jeff Bennett
June 3rd, 2009
10:24 pm
Are you people seriously arguing over me? Of course I suck. But I got some secret pictures of Bobby Cox that ensures my spot.
Mixxo
June 3rd, 2009
10:24 pm
Sosa quote – How come I’m not surprised? What a jerk!
BJones
June 3rd, 2009
10:24 pm
Time to see what these braves are made of…
MFin04
June 3rd, 2009
10:24 pm
EOF gave up a bloop. Bennett just constantly sucks. He shouldn’t even be on the team. Have plenty of relievers in the minors that could pitch better than Bennett.
RHR
June 3rd, 2009
10:25 pm
RC, Glav didn’t retire. He was released. I’m guessing with as much need for pitching as there is out there and the fact that he said he didn’t want to retire means that he’ll play somewhere this season. So no, no hall same year as Maddux.
Goldenglove002
June 3rd, 2009
10:26 pm
Doc Holliday, Hernandez probably has the potential to be the same player as McClouth a few years down the road, Very good speed, above average bat, fine defensively. But its just potential, so for now it looks like a great trade.
steve_97060
June 3rd, 2009
10:26 pm
some of you people seem to think that every Braves pitcher should have an ERA of 0.00 and never give up a run……. damn
Tomahawkin
June 3rd, 2009
10:26 pm
Come On Matty-D…Go To Right Field!
Way to stay Alive
Jerald Holcombe
June 3rd, 2009
10:26 pm
well, it’s time to see if Gregg can pull another choke out of his hat.
Eric from MO
June 3rd, 2009
10:27 pm
ESPN has been talking about the Braves for the past 5 min and just said they are loaded. Are you happy with your love bloggers?
Soph
June 3rd, 2009
10:27 pm
Nice pick D. Lee. Wow.
Come on B-Mac!
Tomahawkin
June 3rd, 2009
10:27 pm
Cubs Defense Is KILLING US!!!
MFin04
June 3rd, 2009
10:28 pm
Braves have to get rid of Bennett after this game!
Tomahawkin
June 3rd, 2009
10:28 pm
They will Pitch Around B-Macc
Sweet Lou is Not Gonna Let Macc-Daddy beat them!
N8
June 3rd, 2009
10:28 pm
Pete & Eric from MO, you guys pretty much nailed what Wren said on the radio broadcast earlier.
He flat out said that when they analyzed it, they felt THE TEAM was better off with Hanson making those starts in the 5th starter’s spot, than Glavine.
Ironically, what many have been arguing about for weeks, since Glavine started his throwing sessions and rehab starts. Now all of the people that ragged on those who said Hanson was ready, can rag on the GM for agreeing with them. LOL!
Goldenglove002
June 3rd, 2009
10:29 pm
uh oh
Kevin Gregg
June 3rd, 2009
10:29 pm
I’m shut-down.
Soph
June 3rd, 2009
10:29 pm
Owch. *sigh*
Let’s go Prado?
Tomahawkin
June 3rd, 2009
10:29 pm
Umpires Won This Game FCK!!!!
Cyndi Lauper's Aura
June 3rd, 2009
10:29 pm
Darn.