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Joebrave
June 22nd, 2009
9:43 pm
Shane SHUT THE HELL UP YOU WORTHLESS SCUMBAG!!!
Joebrave
June 22nd, 2009
9:44 pm
McCann is a helluva lot better than that Soto queefer!!
McLouth of the South
June 22nd, 2009
9:44 pm
Did I mention that it was a Harry Potter blow-up doll?
BravesFanChris24
June 22nd, 2009
9:44 pm
Jump On Wang LOL!
bravos2249
June 22nd, 2009
9:44 pm
Shane
No one goes 500-500 GET OVER IT!!!
Roja
June 22nd, 2009
9:44 pm
Wonder why Lou is resting Soriano’s bat?
Canadaian braves fan
June 22nd, 2009
9:44 pm
For all whinning about the Texas trade just read the article on ajc website. Tex did what we got him for it just didnt work out. Just like this year if they get the bat they need there is no guareente they win the division or WC
Salamander
June 22nd, 2009
9:44 pm
ugh,
Joe bringing up Beckett. Not the dude I want to see against the Braves… like ever again.
abwright
June 22nd, 2009
9:44 pm
bravos2249, 9:42 pm … “Why waste Gonzo?”
Bennett is all tired out after his last outing.
rob from sc
June 22nd, 2009
9:44 pm
Steve from OH
I agree but not every player on your team needs to have power. Andrus could lead off. Bat .300, have an OBP of .360 and steal 40 bases. THere is nothing wrong with that. I still think Feliz might end up in the bullpen. Right now he is more of a thrower. In AAA he has given up 1 hit per inning. Compare that to what top pitchers like Tommy Hanson and Chris Tillman. Need to see Feliz develop a more big league breaking ball and changeup before I worry about trading him.
I understand yopur point though. I am just a big believer in Andrus. Gut feeling.
Thanks Chop Chop.
June 22nd, 2009
9:44 pm
Because Bobby ain’t no Leo.
Joebrave
June 22nd, 2009
9:45 pm
McLouth of the south, did you say you wanted to BLOW Harry Potter??
Shane
June 22nd, 2009
9:45 pm
Joebrave, I was being sarcastic to McFann. Didn’t mean to seriously offend anybody. I love Mac and am disgusted he’s not a million votes ahead of Molina….you kiddin me, how does that happen??
Unknown
June 22nd, 2009
9:45 pm
MrNeutral is a worthless fagboy.
RHR
June 22nd, 2009
9:45 pm
Did someone really just say “why waste Gonzo?” ?
Mitchell
June 22nd, 2009
9:45 pm
One more Gonzo and it’s practically over.
Roja
June 22nd, 2009
9:45 pm
Yep, 31,000 Cubs fans 701 Braves fans
Mitchell
June 22nd, 2009
9:46 pm
There’s a play Kelly wouldn’t have made.
Joebrave
June 22nd, 2009
9:46 pm
Cool then Dude, BMac is the Man we cool then
Jurrjens4NLCY
June 22nd, 2009
9:46 pm
Shane, Brain Mccan Is an elite hitter, How many SB does Albert Pujols have? Or A – Rod? Or Adam Dunn?
Heath (Cleveland)
June 22nd, 2009
9:46 pm
A 2-0 game going into the 8th…that is exactly the situation you use gonzo/soriano. I don’t have a problem with the pitching choices here. I just didn’t understand bringing those guys out in 8-2 ballgames when Acosta is not getting any work.
rob from sc
June 22nd, 2009
9:46 pm
Canadaian braves fan
There is one big difference. We are not trading trading Hanson or Heyward. We gave up our # 1 and 2 plus 2 others in the top 10 for Tex. Frank Wren know not to trade his future stars.
PS They better not trad Freddie Freeman either.
Pennski
June 22nd, 2009
9:46 pm
Paul you love to hear yourself type don’t you? man, just annoying.
Good inning by Gonzo, time for Soriano to come in and shut it down.
Roja
June 22nd, 2009
9:46 pm
Good outing Gonzo. Not a bad setup guy
Paul Lentz
June 22nd, 2009
9:47 pm
Now that’s what I’m talking about. Runners on 1st and 3rd, 1 out. Chipper got good wood on a pitch that was supposed to be DRIVEN. Chipper hit it to the wrong part of the park, however at least it got the job done by McLouth tagging up and scoring.
Francouer would have hit into a double play.
TRobb1
June 22nd, 2009
9:47 pm
Shane, glad to see you were kidding. ‘Bout to blast you, too.
abwright
June 22nd, 2009
9:47 pm
1-2-3 for Gonzalez, who looked like a champ.
Still wouldn’t hurt to get a little more insurance.
Cubs came back from waaaay down, late, against the Indians in every game. They probably don’t feel that 2 runs is all that big of a deficit in the ninth.
Heath (Cleveland)
June 22nd, 2009
9:47 pm
I think Pujols has 9 SBs and leads the Cards.
TnBrian
June 22nd, 2009
9:48 pm
Well, this is what has to be done to start the series coming up which is to get some momentum by winning the first one. Soriano needs to hold this one down. It was all about clutch pitching tonight. Vazquez should be an All-Star but watch, he won’t.
Goldenglove002
June 22nd, 2009
9:48 pm
Wait are there people on here who are finally admitting that Blanco sucks? I mean, really, he wasn’t even doing good in AAA when he was called up. Should have kept Canizares and sent Blanco down. As for Diory, he isn’t exactly ready for the majors yet. Wren was sort of forced to keep him up when Infante was injured. He’ll continue to develop into a good utility man once Infante comes back and he goes back to Gwinnett.
TRobb1
June 22nd, 2009
9:48 pm
MItchell: Nah, Kelly would have made that one, too.
rob from sc
June 22nd, 2009
9:48 pm
Bobby Cox doesn’t like Acosta
ray k.
June 22nd, 2009
9:48 pm
Paul Lentz –
I agree with you, that he is still a far far cry from the guy who was consistently hitting the wall with those rocket doubles a few years back, but comparably, he looks less lost of late. I haven’t seen that lolli-pop undercut swing he uses to bounce the ball to second base quite as much. Don’t get me wrong–I’d still rather have just about anyone playing RF right now, but given that his trade value is nil, it’d be such a blessing to at least see him become less of a casualty night after night.
McFann :Ô:
June 22nd, 2009
9:48 pm
Shane–
I’m disgusted, too.
And he hasn’t looked great at the plate lately…that slam into the wall was the last thing he needed.
Heath (Cleveland)
June 22nd, 2009
9:49 pm
abwright…I would say the Cubs’ confidence is high…but they aren’t in Wrigley with the wind blowing out either…
Soph
June 22nd, 2009
9:49 pm
Insurance would be nice.
Bravesman
June 22nd, 2009
9:49 pm
lets rough up this AAA reliever
Goldenglove002
June 22nd, 2009
9:49 pm
What happened to Kelly in this game, I’ve only been watching since the 7th
TRobb1
June 22nd, 2009
9:49 pm
C’mon boys, let’s score six and get Jeff Bennett up.
rob from sc
June 22nd, 2009
9:50 pm
Goldenglove002
Calling up Blanco was all about Schafer. Braves knew the wrist was bad. Wanted him to get his swing fixed in AAA. Best thing was for him to get his wrist well. Schafer is a big part of our future. Blanco is not.
TRobb1
June 22nd, 2009
9:50 pm
Gloves, he had “bilateral” cramps and Jeff Porter was out of Midol.
Joebrave
June 22nd, 2009
9:50 pm
Golden ,Kelly started his period, and needed some Midol for his cramps, then Booby kissed it and made it all better!
Soph
June 22nd, 2009
9:50 pm
Goldenglove002 – Kelly had cramps in both legs.
Canadaian braves fan
June 22nd, 2009
9:50 pm
I agree, but if you could get Pujlos for example would you trade some of those “untouchables”, I think so. I not saying this is happening just comparing the situation
TRobb1
June 22nd, 2009
9:51 pm
Blanco’s not a big part of our present, either.
RHR
June 22nd, 2009
9:51 pm
Wow Casey hit in the leg again. Outstanding Cubs.
Robert Loggia
June 22nd, 2009
9:51 pm
2 runs
rob from sc
June 22nd, 2009
9:51 pm
Do you think the Angels would take Kotchman back.
MrNeutral
June 22nd, 2009
9:52 pm
Mac is too damn slow. worthless blogger know as unknown
Why don’t you contribute something to the blog if you’re going to post. Say something like if McCann were 10% faster, he would be hitting .390 instead of only .360.
Instead, like the dumbazz you are, you say something with a profanity in it to insult McCann. That’s why you are worthless as a blogger>>>>>YOU DON’T CONTRIBUTE ANYTHING!
Joebrave
June 22nd, 2009
9:52 pm
Nah rob I doubt it, Morales is better!
RHR
June 22nd, 2009
9:52 pm
Lets go Cards! Lets go Cards!
RHR
June 22nd, 2009
9:52 pm
Dammit, just as I typed that they scored again.
Mitchell
June 22nd, 2009
9:52 pm
Jeff, you wanna put the nail in the coffin?
Robert Loggia
June 22nd, 2009
9:52 pm
I am really psyched about yankees–braves series
Paul Lentz
June 22nd, 2009
9:53 pm
Francoeur closes his eyes and swings that a fastball in his eyes.
bravos2249
June 22nd, 2009
9:53 pm
Is it not telling hoe much our divison sucks when we are 4 1/2 out and we are 4 games under .500
McLouth of the South
June 22nd, 2009
9:53 pm
Heard on the blog:
Peter Paul Lentz, ” Francoeur stinks and he’s, he’s, he’s…”
JoeBrave, ” Spit it out before I kick you in the ass sumbitch!”
Lamar1Banks2
June 22nd, 2009
9:53 pm
We had Taverez and Julio, I don’t remeber Elmer Dessens.
Robert Loggia
June 22nd, 2009
9:53 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA19JAomS34&NR=1
rob from sc
June 22nd, 2009
9:53 pm
Canadaian braves fan
I agree with the scout who said he would give up his whole ML team for Heyward.
I would not trade Heyward for anyone. Just my opinion. Kid is going to be a star.
Joebrave
June 22nd, 2009
9:54 pm
Switch hitter with power, and hits for a decent average.Morales is better all round to Krotch!
abwright
June 22nd, 2009
9:54 pm
Heath (Cleveland), 9:49 pm … “abwright…I would say the Cubs’ confidence is high…but they aren’t in Wrigley with the wind blowing out either…”
Whatever meat Cleveland was throwing out there wasn’t no Soriano neither.
bravos2249
June 22nd, 2009
9:54 pm
Robert Loggia
Me too…especially since it’s in ATL…last time we played them..in NY…the Umps reallly screwed us…lol…we sucked then though…so no biggie…I only hate that we don’t get to play the Rays….yeah they’d probably kick our butts…but it would still be cool.
Robert Loggia
June 22nd, 2009
9:54 pm
I am Bravesman, just love this name
rob from sc
June 22nd, 2009
9:55 pm
Joebrave
I know Morales is better. I just don’t like Kotchman. MAybe his dad can convince the Angels to take him back
Driver8
June 22nd, 2009
9:55 pm
Shane – I got your back McFann –
Who would you want to start the ALL STAR GAME ??? Please don’t say the St. Louis darling Yadier Molina because he is a good defensive catcher.
Brian McCann is the best offensive catcher in the NL look up the numbers. It is what it is and he should be starting in two weeks for the NL All Stars.
Joebrave
June 22nd, 2009
9:55 pm
McLouth, I am not the one that wants to blow a dude(see Harry potter), dude do you have a mancrush on pauly??
Tomahawkin
June 22nd, 2009
9:55 pm
Francine Is Nothing But a singles Hitter, Nuff said!!! That pitch was a hanger that should’ve been hit into the alley or better…!
Mitchell
June 22nd, 2009
9:56 pm
Terrible work by Jeff.
Paul Lentz
June 22nd, 2009
9:56 pm
Swings under a pitch in his eyes for strike one, swings over a pitch in the dirt for strike two, golfs a pop up to right field. That was a very hittable pitch that Francoeur popped up.
Canadaian braves fan
June 22nd, 2009
9:56 pm
rob from sc I agree but others would happily pull the trigger
BravesFanChris24
June 22nd, 2009
9:56 pm
Time for Soriano to nail the door shut.
Goldenglove002
June 22nd, 2009
9:56 pm
yeah, I know calling up Blanco was about sending Schafer down. He needed to go, no question there. But Blanco is nothing more than a crappy pinch hitter. He occasionally gets the start over Frenchy, but I would rather have Jeff in the lineup over Blanco. If we need a PH, I believe Canizares would be better. It would atleast give Barbaro some potential trade value if he proves he can hit MLB pitching. Blanco isn’t going to have any value.
Tomahawkin
June 22nd, 2009
9:57 pm
Come On Raffy!!! Let’s Do This!!!
Paul Lentz
June 22nd, 2009
9:57 pm
I agree with Tomahawkin’s posting at 9:55pm and Mitchell’s at 9:56pm.
Joebrave
June 22nd, 2009
9:57 pm
That’s the only screw-up Wren has to my notion, shoulda got Morales instead of Krotch…
rob from sc
June 22nd, 2009
9:58 pm
Canadaian braves fan
Scouts are gushing about the way Heyward plays the game. I love the fact that he was raised by two Darmuth (SP) graduates. They say he has a great head on his shoulders. I honestly believe he will be the opening day RF next season.
Joebrave
June 22nd, 2009
9:58 pm
Soriano time Senor Smoke!
Mitchell
June 22nd, 2009
9:58 pm
Bit of a let-down there.
Be sharp Braves. Soriano probably won’t need you but don’t make any damn errors.
Let’s end this so I can eat and take out the trash and not be about to explode from nerves.
Nothin like beating the Cubs and nothing like losing to the Cubs.
Don’t give ‘em anything Rafi.
nolie
June 22nd, 2009
9:58 pm
I would not trade Heyward for anyone (Rob)
pretty much agree with that. maybe for Pujols but I really have high hopes for the guy as at least a very good player. Haven’t felt this good about a prospect since Druw,Chipper and Javy L. Long time.
FEAR
June 22nd, 2009
9:59 pm
alright lets shut the Chubs down
rob from sc
June 22nd, 2009
9:59 pm
The Angels love their prospects big time. They probably wanted to keep Morales more than Kotchman.
Robert Loggia
June 22nd, 2009
9:59 pm
Rob from Sc
i hope he isn’t our Rf next year.
Tomahawkin
June 22nd, 2009
9:59 pm
Contract Year For Raffy…I see Him, Selling Out to WhineBrenner and The Yanks Unfortunately….
Joebrave
June 22nd, 2009
10:00 pm
cmon Raffy get the heater down just a tad
Johnny Reb
June 22nd, 2009
10:00 pm
Top 9 LSU down 2
TnBrian
June 22nd, 2009
10:00 pm
I’m not really surprised some of you get on to Joe S. for taking up for Frenchy, but he knows almost everybody bashes the kid every chance they get so he’s just giving the boy a breather, I guess. Ya’ll don’t have to take it so personal.
McLouth of the South
June 22nd, 2009
10:00 pm
No JoeBrave! Shut the hell up you worthless scumbag motherfu–er! I’ll come thru this blog and kick your ass!
rob from sc
June 22nd, 2009
10:00 pm
Robert Loggia
Why not. If he is ready then he is ready. Every prospect is different in terms of how much minor league time they need.
abwright
June 22nd, 2009
10:00 pm
All’s I’ve got to say….you know your defense is a little iffy when Matt Diaz is the late innings defensive replacement. Although his D is muuuuch better than when he first came to the Braves.
Joebrave
June 22nd, 2009
10:00 pm
Would have been nice to get Kendry tho
Driver8
June 22nd, 2009
10:01 pm
Joebrave – that was what the Angels were thinking all along. Morales cheaper and more productive. Angels have been very good at cutting payroll and developing players within.
RHR
June 22nd, 2009
10:01 pm
Oh I didn’t know Khalil Greene was back from his mental health vacation.
McFann :Ô:
June 22nd, 2009
10:01 pm
MrNeutral–
That guy also forgot to take into account BMac’s slide into the wall…that might slow a person down a tad.
Driver8–
It’s “OK”…Shane wasn’t being serious.
Joebrave
June 22nd, 2009
10:01 pm
What’s wrong McLouyh, your panties in a wad boy?? or are you a crossdresser?
rob from sc
June 22nd, 2009
10:02 pm
The 9th is never easy
Tomahawkin
June 22nd, 2009
10:02 pm
Holy Shyt…Man That Is Our Luck…! Time To get Tough Raffy!
Roja
June 22nd, 2009
10:02 pm
Hope this isn’t “Bad Raphael”
TRobb1
June 22nd, 2009
10:02 pm
argh cmon Raffy
Bobby's Cox
June 22nd, 2009
10:02 pm
I agree that Barbaro should be here to be our pinch hitter. Our backup RF should be Kelly. In fact, they should platoon Jeff and Kelly. Kelly hits against righties, and KJ hits against lefties*
*not a typo