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Tomahawkin
June 11th, 2009
3:17 pm
Anyone Wanna Guess Who DH’S in Baltimore…?
I like B-Macc DH’ing and D-Ross Catching…Use Loaf In left and Matty-D in Right
The Only Reason I like Loaf in the Baltimore Series is because he’s played his whole career in the AL…And Add to that The Short Dimensions at Camden Yards!
Unknown
June 11th, 2009
3:17 pm
Even Chipper sucks today.
JeffFranceourIsBradKomminsk
June 11th, 2009
3:17 pm
Oh, well, so much for guesstimating.
Heath (Cleveland)
June 11th, 2009
3:17 pm
Two consecutive hitless games for Chipper…against the Pirates. Maybe there is more to this pitching staff than we thought?
Soph
June 11th, 2009
3:17 pm
Hotdammit!
Necromancer
June 11th, 2009
3:18 pm
Who wants to bet that Cox will insert Moylan?
Or Bennett?
Coach ( Moon Pie, Anyone?)
June 11th, 2009
3:18 pm
Scoring is easy. Trust me, I know these things.
Steal 1st base, sac bunt to second and then third. Steal home and SCOOORRRE!
Frank from KS
June 11th, 2009
3:18 pm
DOB re: part of your 3:10
” I think he told his minions that I had a Brady Bunch CD, or a Partridge Family CD, or something.”
WOW. We had no clue.
Lol
j/k
Mark P.
June 11th, 2009
3:18 pm
mccann has got to get a pinch hit appearance in this game. need every chance to score a run
Necromancer
June 11th, 2009
3:18 pm
I’m with Tomahawkin
Gawd this awfense sucks!
Bubba
June 11th, 2009
3:19 pm
Diaz will win it here for us
Paul Lentz
June 11th, 2009
3:19 pm
If we dont score in the bottom of the 8th, which it looks like we wont, then I would throw Vazquez back out in the 9th. He is due to bat 4th in the bottom of the 9th, assuming Diaz makes an out.
tale of woe
June 11th, 2009
3:19 pm
DOB – Smoltz has asked the Sox that his first start does not come against Atlanta.
AndyC
June 11th, 2009
3:19 pm
I hope the Braves light up Smoltz. That would be so sweet.
Unknown
June 11th, 2009
3:19 pm
This has been a boring @ss game to watch. Javy has been lights out though, one of the best outings ive ever seen outta him.
Tomahawkin
June 11th, 2009
3:19 pm
Gawd Dammitt!!! This Offense Makes Me Sick!!! They Are Sooo Inconsistant!!!
Can we get a Solo Homer? They Can’t rally so what gives?
Bubba
June 11th, 2009
3:20 pm
Frenchy will double off the wall to score Diaz
abwright
June 11th, 2009
3:20 pm
Diaz singles with two outs. Chipper and Barbaro made Mr. Jackson (5+ ERA) look like a champ.
Mark P.
June 11th, 2009
3:20 pm
could francoeur be the hero?
FaninFaytown
June 11th, 2009
3:20 pm
This Vasquez character… hes decent eh?
Paul Lentz
June 11th, 2009
3:20 pm
Assumed wrong, lol. Nice rip Diaz. If Franceour can hit a double or homer here, then I’ll be impressed and officially call it a “good” day for him.
c jonze
June 11th, 2009
3:20 pm
Paul Lentz
This team does not have a solid 4th or 5th pitcher, let alone a legit 3rd starter without Vasquez. KK and Tommy are still working it out, and this team’s #1 priority in the offseason was solidifying the starting pitching. I sincerely doubt that this team will trade Javier, and they will most certainly not pay a portion of his salary to do so. I would not even speculate who would be the trade bait, but this team values starting pitching far too much to move Javy this season, unless they start selling because they are so far out of it…
bravos2249
June 11th, 2009
3:20 pm
DOB
so they rather throw Smoltz at us than Wakefield on Sunday?
Jeff321
June 11th, 2009
3:21 pm
Once again, great to see Diaz swiping a base.
Tomahawkin
June 11th, 2009
3:21 pm
NecroMancer…
I dunno What It is…?
The AWFense Puts it together for Two games, then we hit like AAA’ers for 2 or 3 straight…!
This AWFense Makes Me Want to listen to Pantera!!!
Eric from MO
June 11th, 2009
3:21 pm
WOW! What is with Diaz today?
Unknown
June 11th, 2009
3:21 pm
So does Diaz lead the team in SB now? lol.
Bubba
June 11th, 2009
3:21 pm
Here we go again. SB then frenchy rbi
abwright
June 11th, 2009
3:21 pm
Diaz steals second.
Tomahawkin
June 11th, 2009
3:21 pm
There We Go Matty-D!!!
RHR
June 11th, 2009
3:21 pm
For this to happen, Jeff will have to have a perfect afternoon.
Think about that for a minute.
joe
June 11th, 2009
3:22 pm
cmon jeff
Tomahawkin
June 11th, 2009
3:22 pm
Get This Mudda-Sucker In!!!
Soph
June 11th, 2009
3:22 pm
Go Diaz! Steal them bases.
Paul Lentz
June 11th, 2009
3:22 pm
2 stolen bases for Diaz today. Another reason why I want to see Diaz play more, especially in right field.
Necromancer
June 11th, 2009
3:22 pm
Frenchy 1 and 2..
swing for strike 3
Unknown
June 11th, 2009
3:22 pm
Thats the failcoeur we all know and hate.
Necromancer
June 11th, 2009
3:22 pm
wrong..but an out anyway…
Tomahawkin
June 11th, 2009
3:22 pm
Fcking Francine!!!
Coach ( Moon Pie, Anyone?)
June 11th, 2009
3:22 pm
Matt Diaz, lightning jack on the base paths!
David O'Brien
June 11th, 2009
3:22 pm
Diaz just became first Brave to steal two bases in a game this season.
They’ve got three today, which is half their season total in the first 50-some games.
Heath (Cleveland)
June 11th, 2009
3:22 pm
Maybe we should put Diaz at the top of the order and just let him go? Man’s got some wheels. : )
joe
June 11th, 2009
3:23 pm
RHR…that would be like going to heaven
Bubba
June 11th, 2009
3:23 pm
Dammit. Predictible at bat by frenchy.
Tomas
June 11th, 2009
3:23 pm
Well, at least Bobby is stealing some bases.
Necromancer
June 11th, 2009
3:23 pm
Frances…
bravos2249
June 11th, 2009
3:23 pm
and another reason why he’s not Mr. Clutch….I will say I’ve seen him clutch 2 times…that’s about it.
Paul Lentz
June 11th, 2009
3:23 pm
Meanwhile, back to normal for Francoeur. Reaches out and weakly pulls the ball to the shortstop. There’s Mr. Clutch for you.
billy_buru
June 11th, 2009
3:23 pm
Francoer swings at pitches that are way out of the strike zone-that ball never had a chance.
Bobby Cox
June 11th, 2009
3:23 pm
I didn’t know that you could run to another base when the pitcher is pitching?
abwright
June 11th, 2009
3:23 pm
Francœur had one of his normal at bats. Swung at some bad pitches to get behind in the count and then pulled an unpullable pitch to ground out to the SS.
Soph
June 11th, 2009
3:23 pm
Ay-yi-yi. So frustrating.
Necromancer
June 11th, 2009
3:23 pm
he’s not Mr. Clutch…he’s Mr. Goo!
Mark P.
June 11th, 2009
3:23 pm
diaz should at least get some more playing time
joe
June 11th, 2009
3:23 pm
Braves Team Batting song…. Chicago: Hard to Say I’m sorry
chc4
June 11th, 2009
3:23 pm
And people wonder why no one’s going to the games!
Bubba
June 11th, 2009
3:24 pm
Leave him in there bobby please
Necromancer
June 11th, 2009
3:24 pm
Moylan or Bennett anyone?
Necromancer
June 11th, 2009
3:24 pm
Oh whew! Soriano!
Mark P.
June 11th, 2009
3:24 pm
be awesome if vazquez goes out and k’s the side
bigmacattack
June 11th, 2009
3:24 pm
Soriano gets the call
Bubba
June 11th, 2009
3:25 pm
Too bad for Javy but Ralph has been nasty lately
choozer
June 11th, 2009
3:25 pm
I hope those guys can look themselves in the mirror after wasting back-to-back quality starts, including this priceless gem by Javy.
Original Jon
June 11th, 2009
3:25 pm
MOTHER EFFIN JEFF FRANCOEUR, Gawd I cannot stand this guy. So what he has an RBI and 2 hits today when he cannot do it when it counts. Why the hell was he trying to pull a changeup? You know you are going to ground out to SS when you do that, he should have went with the pitch and hit it over the 2nd basemans head, but no, he tries to pull EVERYTHING!!!!
J williams
June 11th, 2009
3:25 pm
AndyC
Unless the Braves are invaded by the body snatchers, they’re not going to light up anybody or anything.
Tomahawkin
June 11th, 2009
3:25 pm
I don’t Like That McCutchen Leading Off, I have a Bad Feeling about this Inning
Gawd I miss Deion!!!
Doc Holiday
June 11th, 2009
3:25 pm
Wow, now that was a shocker, Frenchy leaving the winning run in scoring position? man.
Necromancer
June 11th, 2009
3:25 pm
hmmph..
usually when games on the line..Cox will insert one of the “dooky boys.”
not this time…impressive..
Unknown
June 11th, 2009
3:26 pm
How long is Wren gonna sit around and watch this crap before he upgrades the offense?
flange1
June 11th, 2009
3:26 pm
Steve from OH,
I just got back into town, have not had a chance to review the old blogs. I am thinking the denizens did not like the Braves draft? Is Minor like a poor man’s Glavine?
Seems like I saw a KLaw report saying that he thought Minor would not need a lot of time in the minors.
Thoughts?
joe
June 11th, 2009
3:26 pm
Has Soriano pitched 4 days in a row? Hes been pitching a lot lately
Efrim
June 11th, 2009
3:26 pm
Think people on this blog will still say Vasquez is mediocre because he has a below .500 w/l record? I bet they do.
RHR
June 11th, 2009
3:26 pm
Hey, he went 2-3, had an RBI and a walk. Did we ever in our wildest dreams imagine that would happen? I bet he’s waiting for DOB with the quotes after the game.
Heath (Cleveland)
June 11th, 2009
3:27 pm
Of the two, thought we might see Gonzo instead of Soriano here since 3 of the top 4 guys in the lineup here for the Pirates are LH….
Tomas
June 11th, 2009
3:27 pm
In his last couple of outing, Soriano has used his slider more than any of his previous apperances.
Unknown
June 11th, 2009
3:27 pm
ballgame
Bubba
June 11th, 2009
3:27 pm
Can we bring back Brian Jordon to play right field in place of jeff?
bravos2249
June 11th, 2009
3:27 pm
wow Kelly you could’ve got that…maybe not throw him out but come on
Tomahawkin
June 11th, 2009
3:27 pm
McCutchen Trying To Pull Off the Lil Whine (Wayne) Dreads!!!
Paul Lentz
June 11th, 2009
3:27 pm
I would have sent Vazquez out for the 9th inning. However, I do understand why Bobby pulled him. Hopefully Soriano will keep these guys in check.
Necromancer
June 11th, 2009
3:27 pm
Tomahawkin
You might be right about that
Ahab
June 11th, 2009
3:27 pm
Watching Gameday…shows two pitches by Soriano…first a “cutter” at 89 with 6″ brk and 5″ pfx and the second a “slider” at 89 with 6&5…how in the world do they determine those things?
Willlaws
June 11th, 2009
3:27 pm
this will not end well.
Steve from OH
June 11th, 2009
3:28 pm
flange, he’s a very similar pitcher to Glavine, at least to me. I don’t think he’ll need much time in the minors myself. The scouting report on him is 86-89FB, good command, plus changeup, and a slider and a curveball. I think the slider could be a + pitch with a little work. Not a bad player at all, but a reach stuff-wise for the seventh pick. He’ll sign for cheap, though.
JeffFranceourIsBradKomminsk
June 11th, 2009
3:28 pm
McCutchen on second with one out. Watch what speed will do for a team…
RHR
June 11th, 2009
3:28 pm
I hope Yunel is awake.
Necromancer
June 11th, 2009
3:28 pm
Javy’s not mediocre…the rest of the team? That one’s up for debate..
Mark P.
June 11th, 2009
3:28 pm
get a single its over no one will throw out mccutchen at the plate. guy got wheels
Soph
June 11th, 2009
3:28 pm
Now, let’s see if the Pirates get their guy home from second.
Bubba
June 11th, 2009
3:29 pm
He could still 3rd here with a right handed batter up
David O'Brien
June 11th, 2009
3:29 pm
Vazquez 12 strikeouts, no walks, two hits … and he’s not going to get a decision.
Heath (Cleveland)
June 11th, 2009
3:29 pm
typo…my bad.
Eric from MO
June 11th, 2009
3:29 pm
Unknown
June 11th, 2009
3:26 pm
How long is Wren gonna sit around and watch this crap before he upgrades the offense?
Jesus Christ! He got an all-star outfielder just last week. He is upgrading it, its just takes a little bit when it is this bad.
DAP
June 11th, 2009
3:29 pm
i wouldnt direct all your disgust towards frenchy. remember kelly was at 3rd with one out. mclouth couldnt even make contact and escobar flew out.
Tomas
June 11th, 2009
3:30 pm
In the last 8 days the braves have 8 stolen bases.
Bubba
June 11th, 2009
3:30 pm
Walk losuck to face the other losuck
Necromancer
June 11th, 2009
3:30 pm
I bet Javy and Jair are some frustrated individuals…
Steve from OH
June 11th, 2009
3:30 pm
I find it kind of ironic that they cut Glavine and then kind of drafted him again a week later…
Eric from MO
June 11th, 2009
3:31 pm
Efrim they will, especially N8.
Tomas
June 11th, 2009
3:31 pm
Wins- loss record really don’t mean anything. Just look at Javy Vazquez.