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Paul Lentz
June 30th, 2009
7:13 pm
I’ve been picking McLouth for my ESPN fantasy baseball team lately. However, I kind of figured that he wouldnt be in the line-up so I didnt pick him. I was right.
Enough of Francoeur and his stupid A$$ underwear. I dont want to hear about what kind of drawers our no hitting right fielder is wearing. Hit a freaking home run more than once every 3 weeks or so……..then you can maybe talk about wearing some gay A$$ underwear.
How can a grown man who has only hit 5 homers all year have the “nerve” to say that his “lucky underwear” is helping he Braves win. How about you tell those mofo drawers to help you hit some freaking homers. If our line-up had some right handed power, then maybe we could win a few more games.
Nöcho
June 30th, 2009
7:13 pm
DOB is it safe to assume that if Schafer has a hot stretch going into the break, that we won’t be at AAA for very long? Or with McLouth on board, do you think they intend on leaving him down for the remainder of the season?
Mitchell
June 30th, 2009
7:15 pm
You’re talking to a nervous nelly here. Or is it Nellie?
All I know is D-Lowe better not give ‘em anything.
If we can win with Gregor Blanco and Diory Hernandez in the line-up tonight then the Phillies might be in serious trouble.
We have to light up Blanton one way or another.
Come on D-Lowe!
Roman Gal
June 30th, 2009
7:15 pm
thats a sign that Cox has no authority among his players
Oh, brother…players take themselves out of the lineup all the time. Chipper does it, too. Maybe, just maybe, Escobar doesn’t want to hurt himself even more by playing.
Mixxo
June 30th, 2009
7:16 pm
Sinker appears to be “falling off the table” quite nicely.
Of course, as I type that, a pop fly to left….
kirkinga
June 30th, 2009
7:16 pm
Yunel/Francoeur/prospect
for
Bucholz/Lugo
So now you want to trade Escobar for another wife beater? What is it with you people? Headstrong young player i a problem, but no problem with guys who abuse women? Sheesh!
nolie
June 30th, 2009
7:16 pm
it looks weird the way this has gone down with him and Cox over the past few days. (Salamander)
It only looks weird if you buy into that crap about Bobby punishing him.
The only other option is that he did bench himself lying about being hurt, and if that is the case he needs to be traded ASAP, because that would be total egocentric BS.
Mitchell
June 30th, 2009
7:16 pm
Interesting theory there Holiday.
Not buying it.
Jake W.
June 30th, 2009
7:17 pm
“gee, so much for all that “punishment” Bobby was unfairly handing out by “benching” him. Wonder where all that started anyway? Funny how so many posters just “know” what is happening in the locker room all the time.”
Exactly what I was thinking. That’s one thing I try to stay away from, not assuming I know what’s going on in that locker room, but the way some folks talk I would think they know these players personally.
Tomahawkin
June 30th, 2009
7:17 pm
Come On Offense We Gotta Slapp Heavy-B!!!
Pippi Longstocking
June 30th, 2009
7:17 pm
“gee, so much for all that “punishment” Bobby was unfairly handing out by “benching” him. Wonder where all that started anyway? Funny how so many posters just “know” what is happening in the locker room all the time.”
It doesn’t take a washed up catcher to know the Braves have been feeding the announcers and this website with anti-Yunel crap.
Mitchell
June 30th, 2009
7:18 pm
Turner Field practically empty. As it should be.
I’d rather hear nothing than “Let’s go Overrated-Team!”
Soph
June 30th, 2009
7:18 pm
Ay-yi-yi, Gregor.
Let’s go Marteeeeeeeen.
Loaf can still hit
June 30th, 2009
7:19 pm
Not having Nate and Yunel in the lineup is killing us……
Mitchell
June 30th, 2009
7:19 pm
Not a good start by Blanco.
Nöcho
June 30th, 2009
7:19 pm
Perhaps when Escobar was saying “It’s no good”, he thought the reporter was asking about his attitude and ability to focus?
DirtyYuni
June 30th, 2009
7:20 pm
Man, Blanco really sucks. I hate that after watching his relative impotence last year in lineup he’s somehow found his way into the starting lineup again.
Loaf can still hit
June 30th, 2009
7:20 pm
atleast blanco worked a full count.
Doc Holiday
June 30th, 2009
7:20 pm
I just love the way Blanco works the count……….he is good on that. Braves will get rid of that guy……..but I can assure you he will become a very good leadoff hitter.
Tomahawkin
June 30th, 2009
7:21 pm
Dirty Uni
Agreed Get B Jones Up here…Blanco Blows, but at least he worked the count
Jared
June 30th, 2009
7:22 pm
THANK YOU PaulLentz.
On another note, this lineup is much better than the usual one. Maybe Bobby Cox is reading this blog on how to improve our run production.
I’m gonna go out on a limb and say we are definitely gonna win this game with better run production..just watch and see!
nolie
June 30th, 2009
7:22 pm
We could’ve had one of Purke, Matzek, Turner, or Miller for 5.575 million. (PWH)
Hell they haven’t even signed Minor yet and they drafted him cause he was supposedly cheaper.
Tomahawkin
June 30th, 2009
7:22 pm
Here We Go With those Damn Amstel Light Commercials…!
Jared
June 30th, 2009
7:22 pm
Dirty Yuni,
Blanco is A LOT better than KJ for this team. End of discussion.
bravos2249
June 30th, 2009
7:22 pm
Could Chipper be slumping because of NOT being on the DL….I mean it’s a crazy idea but this year has got to be the first where he played almost every game in June.
Shane (The original)
June 30th, 2009
7:23 pm
Did anybody mention Blanco worked the count?
"Chef" Tim Dix
June 30th, 2009
7:23 pm
NEWS FROM THE FUTURE…7/1/09
Gregor Blanco
June 30th, 2009
7:23 pm
Hey, I might not hit worth a damn, but I can sure work the count. At least I didn’t tell Bobby “no good” tonight!
Loaf can still hit
June 30th, 2009
7:24 pm
I cant believe that Diory Hernandez is our best option after Yunel…… he cant hit and his defense is below average.
Mitchell
June 30th, 2009
7:24 pm
We can’t let this fat boy get out of the inning without at least a run.
Not liking the offense so far. I know it’s just one inning but I didn’t like what I saw.
How did that guy catch that in the sun like that? He’s on steroids no doubt.
Shane (The original)
June 30th, 2009
7:24 pm
I mean he is hitting .143 but the way he works the count is a thing to behold!!!!
Doc Holiday
June 30th, 2009
7:24 pm
Wow………they just said we are the only team with a player that has hit 10 HR in Braves uni this season.
Roman Gal
June 30th, 2009
7:24 pm
Man…Chipper’s average is below .290. It’s…just.not.right.
the Count
June 30th, 2009
7:24 pm
Gregor Blanco worked me real good!
BravesFanChris24
June 30th, 2009
7:24 pm
Good play Prado!
Mitchell
June 30th, 2009
7:24 pm
What a play!
He’s slow but I’ll take it.
Soph
June 30th, 2009
7:25 pm
Gotta love the shift. Great play.
Tomahawkin
June 30th, 2009
7:25 pm
Good Play Martin…That play was not rountine…
Jared
June 30th, 2009
7:25 pm
Dirty Yuni,
I take that back, I was thinking of Norton. Both KJ and Blanco’s OBP sucks, Blanco’s sucks even worse.
Jared
June 30th, 2009
7:26 pm
Roman Gal, what is Chipper’s OBP?
Mitchell
June 30th, 2009
7:26 pm
Gregor might not give you a lot but he does work the count often and usually makes contact and that’s a hell of a lot more than you can say for Schafer and DH and Jeff and oh yeah, Kelly Johnson.
Steve from OH
June 30th, 2009
7:27 pm
Jared–RG is fully aware of Chipper’s OBP.
BravesFanChris24
June 30th, 2009
7:27 pm
Ugh Blanco!
At least no one scored
Soph
June 30th, 2009
7:27 pm
Wow, Blanco totally misplayed that. Think he shoulda had it.
Tomahawkin
June 30th, 2009
7:27 pm
Send Blanco Down NOW!!! No excuse for That!!!
joe
June 30th, 2009
7:27 pm
christ, gregor
Mitchell
June 30th, 2009
7:27 pm
Excuse me while I take that back.
Blogger Formely Known as Unknown
June 30th, 2009
7:27 pm
ballgame.
Gregor Blanco
June 30th, 2009
7:27 pm
Maybe I should have told Bobby “no good” tonight!
Roman Gal
June 30th, 2009
7:27 pm
At least he works the count.
BravesFanChris24
June 30th, 2009
7:27 pm
Nate would’ve had it.
cabravesfan
June 30th, 2009
7:27 pm
Nice [expeltive deleted] defense Gregor!
DirtyYuni
June 30th, 2009
7:27 pm
What was everyone just saying about Blano? Something about him not being as bad for the team as…
Ugh.
Mixxo
June 30th, 2009
7:28 pm
That was fugly Blanco.
Yah really.
David O'Brien
June 30th, 2009
7:28 pm
Rodney, I don’t know what to tell you, other than he told me, two TV stations, and everyone else within listening range (including MLB.com writer) that he did NOT wear the stupid underwear today. Did not. Negatory. No. Period.
Jared
June 30th, 2009
7:28 pm
Is Brandon Jones on the DL?
Mitchell
June 30th, 2009
7:28 pm
That’ll probably do it.
Gotta love the errors. Not sure how I feel about the walk.
I wouldn’t go there to be honest. Unless the runner made it to second which I’m guessing he did.
Rob from SC
June 30th, 2009
7:29 pm
How many extra runs does our defense give up
Mitchell
June 30th, 2009
7:29 pm
Come on Braves.
Rob from SC
June 30th, 2009
7:29 pm
How was that not an error?
Rob from SC
June 30th, 2009
7:30 pm
No Brandon Jones is not on the DL
nolie
June 30th, 2009
7:30 pm
ave you ever WATCHED Prado play defense? He’s horrible. (PWH)
yes I have, a hell of a lot more than you have and he is not horrible. But hey I was just a scout making my living evaluating talent, you are obviously the damn expert. with all that book baseball knowledge you spout. The guy is NOT a horrible defender. He is also NOT a great defender, but he is NOT what you claim him to be and there is no way in hell that the small sample size he has in the bigs is a meaningful stat.
Gregor Blanco
June 30th, 2009
7:30 pm
I misjudged the flyball. Why should I have an error? It is Lowe’s fault he didn’t strike out the guy!
BravesFanChris24
June 30th, 2009
7:30 pm
Nice DP!
glord
June 30th, 2009
7:30 pm
As I watch this team lately all I can think of is the Cleveland fans in Major League – “Who the hell are these guys”.
Tomahawkin
June 30th, 2009
7:30 pm
Yeahh Good DP…!!!
Tomahawk Talk
June 30th, 2009
7:30 pm
no Jared he hit a key double in the comeback win for the Gwinnett Braves
Rob from SC
June 30th, 2009
7:30 pm
Good job Lowe
Paul Lentz
June 30th, 2009
7:30 pm
Nice going Lowe.
Loaf can still hit
June 30th, 2009
7:30 pm
here we go folks somthing is wrong with Lowe we need a double play or we lose. all they need is 2 runs and were out of a game
Roman Gal
June 30th, 2009
7:30 pm
Chipper really needs to work on his defense.
joe
June 30th, 2009
7:30 pm
low throw, but nice dp
Soph
June 30th, 2009
7:30 pm
Whew. Way to go D-Lowe, Chipper, & CK.
Mitchell
June 30th, 2009
7:31 pm
Close.
Don’t get up people. It was just an inning ending double play.
StingerSplash
June 30th, 2009
7:31 pm
Great job by Lowe to get out of the Blanco-induced mess.
Your Atlanta Braves … made up of more spare parts than a salvage yard.
mr baseball
June 30th, 2009
7:31 pm
Does Chance the Manager really and truly believe that the Braves are a better team with Blanco in CF as opposed to Diaz? Blanco brings nothing to the table. Diaz at least can hit. As I write this, Blanco butchers a ball in center. Way to go Booby.
At some point this season, KJ is going to hit to his established level. Prado, on the other hand, is never going to be much of an offensive contributor. Might as well let KJ work his way out of his slump. At least he walks sometimes.
Don’t care how close the Braves are to the division lead. As long as the Nose Picker in Chief is also the Decider in the Dugout, this team is headed for a 4th place finish in the division.
Chances are at least 50-50 that the Braves’ season ends this week. Hope I’m wrong. Maybe the rotation will make up for all the other problems, most of all the genius Hall of Fame manager.
David O'Brien
June 30th, 2009
7:31 pm
Yeah, Blanco’s not going to win any Gold Gloves, people. But at least he hits a ton….
Rodney, by “MLB guys,” are you referring to the TV people? Because I just asked Bowman, and he didn’t write that. He was told same as the rest of us — he didn’t wear them.
If you’re listening to what MLB TV guys are saying, you’re hearing info that’s second-hand. They’re just reading what was supposed to happen (i.e., he said he was going to wear them) and not what actually happened. The network has no representative here, so they wouldn’t know until they read later what we’ve written (or unless they came on the blog and saw it already).
Mitchell
June 30th, 2009
7:31 pm
I thought Chipper was going to screw that one up.
Sorry Chip.
DirtyYuni
June 30th, 2009
7:31 pm
It’s only an error if there’s a reasonable expectation that you make the play. In Blanco’s case, there is no reasonable expectation that he makes a play, even on a ball hit directly at him when he doesn’t have to move aimed directly at his glove.
That’s the nice thing about Blanco, actually. It’s impossible for him to commit an error because he’s never expected to make a play.
glord
June 30th, 2009
7:32 pm
Lowe looks like his sinker has good movement tonight.
zookey
June 30th, 2009
7:32 pm
Paul Lentz
Now its Jeffs underware,you have a serious problem…
Yunel probaly wants to be traded
Even at near league min Yunel probaly makes 4 times what you do for playing baseball 6 months a yr.
Press one for english…
Roman Gal
June 30th, 2009
7:32 pm
How was that not an error?
Because scorers don’t penalize players for being slow or misjudging flyballs.
Blogger Formely Known as Unknown
June 30th, 2009
7:32 pm
Interesting stat from Joe, the Braves are the only team to not have a player hit 10 home-runs. Thats embarrassing. Doesn’t surprise me, this is one of the worst offensive lineups ive ever seen put on a field.
1. Blanco – need I say more? He wouldn’t be on any other teams minor league squad, also cant field particularly well.
2. Prado – career .280 hitter which isn’t bad but no speed or power and limited defensive range.
3. Chipper – old, slow, no power, declining stats, bad defense, and piss poor attitude.
4. McCann – overrated in general but is a good offensive catcher, bad defensively.
5. Garrett – old, bad defense, slow, no power.
6. Kotchman – Worst offensive 1B in the majors, slow, absolutely NO power.
7. Frenchy – need I say more?
8. Diory – Horrible hitter, career minor leaguer, decent defender, no speed or power.
KJ – sucks equally in the field and at the plate.
Diaz – hustles but not great defensively, swings at everything, career .270 hitter with minimal power.
McLouth – decent average but all around good player now injury bug has taken him out.
Yunel – good hitter, good defender, piss-poor attitude but along with McLouth & McCann, he is one of the 3 bright spots.
Doug
June 30th, 2009
7:33 pm
DOB
Do the official scorers at Turner Field have access to an open bar? There have been some questionable scoring decisions on this homestand.
Wayne in Utah
June 30th, 2009
7:33 pm
Whassupp tonight Braves fans?
Nolie, you know the youngsters on the blog have to say everybody is horrible. Please don’t tell them they are wrong, it might harm their pschye!
Paul Lentz
June 30th, 2009
7:33 pm
Jeff Bennett can take his “sweet A$$” time coming back (I hope the moron never comes back).
Roman Gal
June 30th, 2009
7:33 pm
Yeah, Blanco’s not going to win any Gold Gloves, people. But at least he hits a ton…. DOB
[smirk]
Soph
June 30th, 2009
7:34 pm
Damn, Victorino’s got some wheels.
Salamander
June 30th, 2009
7:34 pm
Chipper really needs to work on his defense.
It certainly seems that way doesn’t it?
DirtyYuni
June 30th, 2009
7:34 pm
Wow…a centerfielder that can catch. How ’bout that?
Mitchell
June 30th, 2009
7:34 pm
Now DOB’s making fun of Blanco. I won’t stand for that.
Maybe DL shouldn’t have walked that alien looking dude. Ever think of that?
Roman Gal
June 30th, 2009
7:34 pm
you know the youngsters on the blog have to say everybody is horrible. Wayne in Utah
Now, wait a minute…
Doc Holiday
June 30th, 2009
7:34 pm
Roman Gal,
One thing is HOF Chipper Jones taking himself out of the lineup and another thing is an immature child taking himself out of the lineup
nolie
June 30th, 2009
7:34 pm
I think Yunel is really injured and he doesn’t want to go out there and play injured. I think that is a good thing. Sometimes pain is distracting. (KIRK)
I’ve thought that all along, and i certainly hope it to be true cause the other possibility that YE sat out and weakened the lineup even more because of a snit is really not acceptable
glord
June 30th, 2009
7:35 pm
Crap our only two hitters smoked it right at them. Now we wait three more innings for them to get up again to have a chance to score.
Soph
June 30th, 2009
7:35 pm
Well, well it’s Loafy’s birthday. Happy Birthday. Now do something.
Doc Holiday
June 30th, 2009
7:35 pm
Did you know fish has swept the nats this season? 12-0
Tomahawkin
June 30th, 2009
7:35 pm
AWFense Please Don’t Make Heavy-B Look Like S. Carlton…Dizam!
DirtyYuni
June 30th, 2009
7:36 pm
“4. McCann – overrated in general but is a good offensive catcher, bad defensively.”
I can’t even comment on that it’s so stupid.
DirtyYuni
June 30th, 2009
7:36 pm
Put THAT in your Krotch and smoke it.