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Driver8
June 19th, 2009
9:46 pm
Mitchell – You kinda stole my thunder on that point. What if we had these two guys (Soriano, Gonzo) which are on the cheap if you really think about it. Could you imagine the 1990’s! Kinda like when you ask a bank for a loan when you don’t need one anymore. Damn it would have been nice if we had guys like this back then. Crazy thinking but oh well.
cabravesfan
June 19th, 2009
9:46 pm
Nolie-
lucky for you I like you! I have no problem with your suggestion by the way…too early for this discussion??
Heath (Cleveland)
June 19th, 2009
9:47 pm
O’s score again…7-2
BravesFanChris24
June 19th, 2009
9:48 pm
McCann Again
TV Watcher
June 19th, 2009
9:48 pm
I doubt if there is any trouble there – it really was innocent (in my opinion). It just sort of turned out that way.
Mitchell
June 19th, 2009
9:48 pm
soriano has to get some consideration for the all star team.
the dude looks like the voodoo priest from “live and let die,”
Yes and yes. You nailed it. I love Live and Let Die, that one’s a classic.
I saw Tomorrow Never Knows last night on tv. That one is badass too. Both are vastly underrated.
Name (required)
June 19th, 2009
9:48 pm
Wow. Hitting Saito is no small thing. Hey, this could be more than just getting hold of a struggling Dice K. C’mon, Loaf, prove the point…
chrisw148
June 19th, 2009
9:48 pm
7-2 O’s over Phils hello 4.5 back here we come
cabravesfan
June 19th, 2009
9:48 pm
Roman Gal-
I have decided it is my mission to make you a country fan (believe me, I hated country music forever, but not so much anymore)…this is one of my favorite songs- at least give it a listen!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EAntJ50eVk
matt
June 19th, 2009
9:48 pm
i was just readig that furman bisher article and he wrote that the braves had made a bad deal with the rockies in the past.does anyone know what hes referring to?? im at a loss
Vinings Jim
June 19th, 2009
9:49 pm
cabravesfan – now you make me feel guilty for forgetting which lovely lady Tom was making a move on – I mean, helping out with her needs. I suspect your goal with GA and CK should require no more than another few months.. years…decades? And another good RBI for GA!
Heath (Cleveland)
June 19th, 2009
9:49 pm
With the current scores…Braves will be only 4.5 back AND back in 3rd place. Still gotta get back above .500 to feel really positive though.
Driver8
June 19th, 2009
9:49 pm
Both on the SCIFI Channel last night watched em both… good flicks!
Mitchell
June 19th, 2009
9:49 pm
7-2 Orioles in the 9th. Check you’re scoredboard Chip.
bigmacattack
June 19th, 2009
9:49 pm
And Loaf gets back that 2nd run KK gave up
McFann :Ô:
June 19th, 2009
9:49 pm
Boo-yah!!
I’m with Joe and Chip this time–this catcher we have is pretty good. The Cubs wanted to draft him, too. Ho-ho! That would not have been good!
Good night for GA.
BravesFanChris24
June 19th, 2009
9:49 pm
Got the two runs back
Poorjeff
June 19th, 2009
9:50 pm
come on GA , 4 rbi tonight
Heath (Cleveland)
June 19th, 2009
9:50 pm
GA having a night.
Couch Tater
June 19th, 2009
9:50 pm
Garret 3/4 4rbi. I’ll take a loaf o dat
Bravesman
June 19th, 2009
9:51 pm
let Gonzo rest we might need him tomorrow
Braves Paisan
June 19th, 2009
9:51 pm
Any of you older dudes ever see Bridge On the River Kwai? The sadistic colonel who ran the jungle prison camp was named Saito. Terrific flick.
Apropos of nothing in particular.
Poorjeff
June 19th, 2009
9:52 pm
GA feels at home in AL
Mitchell
June 19th, 2009
9:52 pm
I’m not so sure about Gonzo in the 9th.
This is not a favorable situation for the Cobra.
Canadaian braves fan
June 19th, 2009
9:52 pm
http://www.newblogofbraves.blogsport.com
Bravesman
June 19th, 2009
9:52 pm
good rips by kotch
chris from md
June 19th, 2009
9:52 pm
Let’s take a vote– do you bring in Gonzo with a 6-run lead. He pitched yesterday and then may need him tomorrow. Wouldn’t you want him fresh? Or is it too risky to bring in someone else? I absolutely know what Bobby will do. He’ll bring in Gonzo.
Chris from md
Tom O'Hawke
June 19th, 2009
9:53 pm
Thanks, nolie
Heath (Cleveland)
June 19th, 2009
9:53 pm
Acosta in the 9th?
Poorjeff
June 19th, 2009
9:53 pm
Paisan, loved the Movie and the music.
bigmacattack
June 19th, 2009
9:53 pm
and Bobby brings in Gonzo
w/e
Choppinmama
June 19th, 2009
9:54 pm
Alright boys, let’s hold them here. Gonzo, rock us to another W.
Tom O'Hawke
June 19th, 2009
9:54 pm
LAdy, you have mail
Tomahawkin
June 19th, 2009
9:54 pm
Yeah Loaf, Has Come Correct Tonight…! Hopefully, he will show out against the Bankees as Well…!
Why The Fuc…Is Gongo In…? I don’t like this especially with the tough schedule ahead….!
Heath (Cleveland)
June 19th, 2009
9:54 pm
Bobby, Bobby. What does the score have to be for Acosta to pitch instead of Gonzo in this situation?
cabravesfan
June 19th, 2009
9:54 pm
Vinings Jim-
This is the Garret that was so well liked in Anaheim- 4 RBI, good at bats all night, good hitting. Casey is the same way- good, solid hitter, makes contact, drives in runs. That is the way Mike Socicia played baseball and the way the Angels play under him. It’s not all about power…just solid fundimental baseball (and Casey’s gold glove fielding doesn’t hurt either)
And Tom was offering his services because I asked Roman Gal for her pictures…so in reality he was helping me
brian
June 19th, 2009
9:54 pm
with a 5 run lead why use up Soriano in the 8th and then with a 6 run lead why oh why use up Gonzalez in the 9th? The BRaves need a win badly but I think they could have used Medlen for one of those innings to try and get back some confidence
Doug
June 19th, 2009
9:55 pm
The way we’re using Soriano and Gonzalez should tell us they aren’t going to be back next year. Bobby’s working their arms hard.
BravesFanChris24
June 19th, 2009
9:55 pm
Gonzo is in.
bigmacattack
June 19th, 2009
9:56 pm
and Joe has no idea what Bobby is thinking either.
PWHjort
June 19th, 2009
9:56 pm
Chris from MD. Bobby’s being an idiot. Stupid to bring in Soriano or Gonzalez. You’re telling me that Jeff Bennett/Eric O’Flaherty can’t protect a 5-run lead?
RHR
June 19th, 2009
9:56 pm
Wtf why use gonzo here?
Tomahawkin
June 19th, 2009
9:56 pm
Chris From Md…
Co-Sign…Why Is Booby Bringing him in…?
I guess he thinks that he needs the experience of facing the Sox Hitters….!
groundfog
June 19th, 2009
9:56 pm
wow gonzo just hit 96
Mitchell
June 19th, 2009
9:57 pm
Joe Simpson and your’s truly, thinking very much alike.
Roman Gal
June 19th, 2009
9:57 pm
bravos2249-
Hey, we take what we can get. If it makes you feel better, it’s slower than slow…but at least it’s not as slow as dial-up.
Poorjeff
June 19th, 2009
9:58 pm
Sutton just said, Gonzo wasn’t a Rock’er in Pitts.
cabravesfan
June 19th, 2009
9:58 pm
Tom-
you are awesome, as always
another point in your favor (as if you needed any more!)
Bravesman
June 19th, 2009
9:58 pm
hitting mid 90s
Vinings Jim
June 19th, 2009
9:58 pm
Tom O – I remember you!
uga-brave
June 19th, 2009
9:58 pm
“win win win win win, aracanphobia up next on tbs for your viewing pleasure,” wow it is hard to believe chip is a caray.
bigmacattack
June 19th, 2009
9:58 pm
Alright Chip, the ballpark may be the same but I’m 90% sure the lineup is different from when Bobby faced them with Toronto
Mitchell
June 19th, 2009
9:58 pm
Swung at a bad pitch there Jason. Thank you very much you beadie eyed weirdo.
Bravesman
June 19th, 2009
9:59 pm
lets get a KKKK
BravesFanChris24
June 19th, 2009
9:59 pm
I think the way they are using Soriano/Gonzo means one of two things.
Seeing which one of them wants to be back next year (I believe one of them will stay) or that they trust them over the others and will use them over and over even if it causes problems here and there.
groundfog
June 19th, 2009
9:59 pm
Have the Sox been held to so few hits at home this year? Great pitching tonight
David O'Brien
June 19th, 2009
10:00 pm
I’ve figured it out: Garret Anderson was waiting to be designated a hitter before doing just that. Tonight, designated as such, he went 3-for-3 with four RBIs, a double, a walk, and what looked like actual speed at one point on the bases.
Bravesman
June 19th, 2009
10:00 pm
Mitchell
If the braves sign Bay in the offseason we will see if say you that again
jed
June 19th, 2009
10:00 pm
yep, after putting KJ & JF out there for their daily 0-fer, cox uses soriano & gonzo in a 6-run game. you gotta wonder….
BravesFanChris24
June 19th, 2009
10:00 pm
Nice win
Vinings Jim
June 19th, 2009
10:00 pm
RHR – because we’re taking no chances! Besides, he has not pitched much, since we’ve rarely been ahead.
David O'Brien
June 19th, 2009
10:00 pm
I jest. But if G. Anderson does more of that, the Braves will be in a helluva a lot better shape.
groundfog
June 19th, 2009
10:00 pm
11 ks wow
Soph
June 19th, 2009
10:00 pm
Go Gonzy! Awesome win – we needed it.
Tom O'Hawke
June 19th, 2009
10:00 pm
As soon as Jim said it was OK, it was on its way.
BTW, my ears were ringing earlier. Were you talking to your friend about Jim and me?
Heath (Cleveland)
June 19th, 2009
10:00 pm
Good start to the series.
bigmacattack
June 19th, 2009
10:00 pm
and again CHIP!!! The game began with a homerun …
Mitchell
June 19th, 2009
10:01 pm
Nice try Fenway faithful. I could see that from a mile away.
Paul Lentz
June 19th, 2009
10:01 pm
Phillies lose 7-2.
cabravesfan
June 19th, 2009
10:01 pm
This game is right up there with that 1-0 game KK pitched against the Jays…everything just clicked tonight, hitting, pitching, defense…great all around game in a tough park. Good win!
Heath (Cleveland)
June 19th, 2009
10:01 pm
Bal wins too!
SoWeGa Fanatic
June 19th, 2009
10:01 pm
4.5
Poorjeff
June 19th, 2009
10:01 pm
Might be show for Sox GM=trade.
keylargo
June 19th, 2009
10:01 pm
Any of you older dudes ever see Bridge On the River Kwai? The sadistic colonel who ran the jungle prison camp was named Saito. Terrific flick.
Nolie might have seen it. I’m way too young myself.
MG can’t pitch two days in a row either. Well, that may not be the case.
Steve from OH
June 19th, 2009
10:02 pm
The Eck does a pretty nice job as color man for NESN.
Good win tonight!
Tomahawkin
June 19th, 2009
10:02 pm
Itold You guys that the braves play their best baseball against the best teams of baseball, and lay down to the Garbege teams!
Lets Roll Boyz…!
chris from md
June 19th, 2009
10:02 pm
Guys, I am a supporter of Cox. But I believe the no.1 issue that most (including me to a degree) take with him is that he plays to win every night without much consideration to the next day’s game. Tonight is yet another example of most of us wanting him to preserve his best pitchers when he always uses them in their roles regardless of the score. This could hurt us tomorrow if they need Gonzo. But he is consistent with his philosophy. His approach is, “Don’t lose with your best weapons on the bench.”
Chris from MD
uga-brave
June 19th, 2009
10:02 pm
just showcased your back of the bullpen for the world to see.
those two guys are gonna be very sought after.
guarantee the yanks make a call on gonzo.
perfect LH to set up rivera.
bigmacattack
June 19th, 2009
10:03 pm
Philly loses, Braves now 4.5 back.
When they played badly they pretty much stayed right where they were in the standing, they play good for two games .. and they gain two games.
AndyC
June 19th, 2009
10:03 pm
I can sort of understand why Bobby used Gonzo and Soriano last night, but tonight I don’t get it. If there is a close game tomorrow that means that both would have to pitch for the third day in a row. I sure hope D-Lowe pitches deep in the game tomorrow…otherwise the Braves will be at a big disadvantage .
Tom O'Hawke
June 19th, 2009
10:03 pm
Kenshin Kawakami—-
yookoso Bosuton e, yoku dekita!
Jalb3rt
June 19th, 2009
10:03 pm
PWH,
Because B. Cox is our manager.
cabravesfan
June 19th, 2009
10:03 pm
Tom-
was I talking to…which friend? I don’t remember (cherry-vanilla vodka will do that
)- it’s entirely possible I was talking about you (i do that on occasion)…
Salamander
June 19th, 2009
10:03 pm
Nice to see KK get some run support too.
We’ve seen multiple games this season where Bobby uses both Gonzo and Soriano with a large lead… I guess he doesn’t have faith in the other bullpen guys to finish up games.
McFann ;Ô;
June 19th, 2009
10:04 pm
Boo-yah!! That was a great game! Keep it up, boys!!
Hey, random thought here, but that awkward swing by BMac on a foul ball made me think of it–wonder how that bone spur in ankle is…obviously not bad. Don’t recall that it bugged him a whole lot last year…
Heath (Cleveland)
June 19th, 2009
10:04 pm
Amazing how the Braves fare better on the road then at home…but man…the Phils HAVE to be scratching their heads:
At home: 13-20
On road: 23-9
Very strange.
o-me
June 19th, 2009
10:04 pm
BS, Chris from Md.
Wayne in Utah
June 19th, 2009
10:04 pm
Bridge On the River Kwai was a classic! Awesome movie.
BTW, why don’t you folks enjoy the 2 game winning streak and not worry about the pitchers Bobby is using.
GA Where did that come from? If that keeps up, I might OK him to stay for a while!
JJ
June 19th, 2009
10:05 pm
RE: Garrett Anderson
Anyone wonder if maybe he’s so used to hitting in the AL that he’s just taken a while (a LONG while) to get accustomed to NL pitching?? I don’t know, but tonight he sure looked comfortable against the BoSox.
The Bird and Indian
June 19th, 2009
10:05 pm
If we lose tomorrow Tomahawkin will be back to saying we are horrible, need to be sellers, we have an awfense, no one on our team can hit. HILARIOUS!
kirkinga
June 19th, 2009
10:05 pm
I think it’s time to recognize that the Orioles are playing good ball right now. Lot of people thought how they played against the Braves was a fluke but we’re seeing that is not the case.
Braves still should have taken the series though.
Tomahawkin
June 19th, 2009
10:05 pm
CaBravesFan…
Hell Yea! Partnah! This was as thrilling as the Jays Game that Kamakaze Pitched!
Its Jager Time!!!!
Woooo! Rock On!!!
mr baseball
June 19th, 2009
10:05 pm
If the Braves need a closer the next few days, who are they going to use? Soriano & Gonzalez 4 or 5 days in a row? Guess Cox is figuring on some rainouts, so go ahead and pitch his 2 late game aces, since he evidently doesn’t think his other relievers can protect a 6-run lead.
Mark Bradley needs to stick to basketball & football, 2 sports he actually has some insight into. If he truly believes Cox is the best manager he’s ever seen, he should be barred from ever again opining on baseball.
As long as Chance the Manager is sitting in the dugout and making (or not making) the decisions, this team’s chances of making the playoffs are greatly reduced.
This team has the talent to make a run at the playoffs, provided some of the silent bats at the bottom of the order wake up and produce to past standards.
The starting pitching is playoff caliber. So is the bullpen, the back of it at least. The offense can be at that level if everyone plays to established levels.
Unfortunately, in close games, the team has to win in spite of, not with the help of, the guy in the dugout.
Solution: keep winning by 6 or 7 runs. On second thought, if the Braves keep winning, how long are Moylan, Soriano & Gonzalez going to last?
Name (required)
June 19th, 2009
10:05 pm
Anyone care to guess what the Braves’ record is over the last 8 games started by their #4 or #5 starter?
(Hint: 7-1)
bigmacattack
June 19th, 2009
10:05 pm
Itold You guys that the braves play their best baseball against the best teams of baseball
Now they just have to follow it up by playing their best against the best team in the AL’s best pitcher.
alsim
June 19th, 2009
10:06 pm
Bottom of the order (Kotchman, French, KJ) 0-9.
.
SoWeGa Fanatic
June 19th, 2009
10:06 pm
I’m a Bobby Cox fan, but I don’t get it either. There are more than 3 arms in the pen.
Mitchell
June 19th, 2009
10:06 pm
Called it Braves fans.
Not trying to be obnoxiuos, not that I have ever been… ever.
But, I did call it. Actually I predicted a sweep although I may not have written that on the ol’ blog nor has it happened yet but we’re off to a good start.
It’s not about me. I’m just having a little fun. Knew tonight would be a win and KK is now officially indefinitely my boy.
Bravesman
June 19th, 2009
10:06 pm
looks like mets are going to win
JJ
June 19th, 2009
10:07 pm
Anyone think that eatphillie loser will show up tonight?? LOL…. Really sux to have lowsy pitching, especially when your bats go quiet.