Just pretend it’s San Diego….
Lee's a serious Braves nemesis
Chicago – The weather’s been so perfect here today that, I swear, Chicago this morning felt like most days in San Diego. That said, perhaps the Braves should pretend they’re playing the Padres, a team the Braves have beaten 17 times in 22 games the past three seasons.
Hey, they’ve got to do something; can’t wait for a trade to spark them, since a deal might not happen.
If the Braves don’t win tonight in the second game of this series at Wrigley Field, they’ll have lost five consecutive road series and could fall to a half-dozen games behind the Phillies, who seemed to have recovered quite well from the trauma of being swept by the Braves last week in Atlanta.
Loading ...Or did you miss the score from the Phillies’ game yesterday against Cincinnati? Twenty-two to 1. Yes, the Phillies beat the Reds 22-1, while the Braves were losing their series opener against the Cubs to fall back to fourth place, a half-game behind the Mets.
The Phillies have Happ (5-0, 2.96) going tonight against the Reds, so I’d say there’s a very good chance the Braves must win just to avoid falling another full game back in the standings.
You know the team’s offense is bad when a 4-0 deficit feels like an insurmountable obstacle even at Wrigley Field. That’s what the Braves faced last night after two innings, as Jair Jurrjens laid an egg early.
But he didn’t given up anything else the rest of the way, and the Braves still could only cut that deficit in half, on a night when the ball was jumping at Wrigley, but the Braves’ bats were again largely silent.
In their past 12 road games, the Braves are 3-9, and in seven of those nine losses they scored three runs or fewer. In four of them, they scored two runs or fewer.
We’ve said it all year, and we’ll repeat: They’re giving their pitchers almost no room for error, and eventually that takes a toll. It’s taking it now, if you ask me.
I think we’re seeing a crack here and there from the starters who’ve done such admirable work (with little reward) in the first half of the season. Cracks in the form of, say, a bad inning like the second inning last night, when Jurrjens gave up four consecutive two-out hits to let in two runs, after giving up the Derrek Lee two-run bomb in the first.
Call it a brief loss of concentration or a letdown or whatever, but it seems, to me at least, that Braves starters might be thinking, even if for only a few minutes at a time, “This game is lost because I just gave up that two-run homer and we’re not going to score any runs.”
Of course, I’m not out there pitching, and that’s not anything that a pitcher is going to admit to. But if it’s the case, they certainly can’t be blamed. It’s been brutal, the lack of run support.
♣ Streaks are us: If it feels like the Braves have taken you on a rollercoaster ride these past six weeks, then it’s understandable. Just looking at their day-by-days while ago, I noticed that since early June, the Braves have played only one game that wasn’t part of a multi-game winning or losing streak.
Who said they’re not consistent? They’re consistent. Consistently erratic.
The Braves won a series opener at Baltimore on June 12, after losing two in a row at Pittsburgh. Then after that win, they lost their next four games against the Orioles and Reds.
And so it has gone.
In 31 gmes since June 3, the Braves are 13-18. In that period, they have won two in row twice, won three in a row once, and won five in a row once (they’re only winning streak longer than three games this season).
They’ve also lost two in a row twice, lost three in row twice, and lost four in a row twice in that span.
Their past dozen games are a perfect microcosm of their season, the anatomy of a disappointment, the blueprint for a non-playoff season (if it doesn’t change, and soon).
Here’s the breakdown on that not-so-dandy dozen: The Braves went 0-4 with a .239 batting average and 4.75 ERA from June 24-27 against the Yankees and Red Sox, totaling 12 runs (seven in one game).
They went 5-0 with a .318 average and 2.74 ERA in five games June 28-July 3 against the Red Sox, Phillies (the sweep) and Nationals, totaling 57 runs in that memorable stretch.
And since then, they are a momentum-destroying 0-3 with a .270 average and 5.25 ERA against the Nationals and Cubs, and have scored a total of eight runs in that stretch while failing to reach double-digits in hits in any of three games.
Have we mentioned the Braves could sure use another big bat? Or even a medium-sized bat?
GM Frank Wren told me this morning that while they continue to explore possibilities, he doesn’t see them adding “significant payroll” this season, and the Braves — like most teams these days — are very reluctant to trade premium prospects.
♣ Stinkin’ vs. the Cubs: The Braves have lost 11 of their past 15 games against the Cubs since June 3, 2007, and have scored two runs or fewer a remarkable 10 times in those 15 games.
They’ve been outhit .298-.229 by the Cubs in that stretch, outscored 91-47, outhomered 20-12, and outpitched 2.60 to 5.52 (in terms of ERA).
One man who’s had a big hand in the Cubs’ success during that period is Lee, who has hit .333 with seven homers and a 1.078 OPS in his past 20 games against the Braves.
One man who’s not had a hand in much Braves success against the Cubs in that stretch is Chipper Jones, who has hit .208 with no homers and four RBI in his past 16 games against them, a skid that began after his two-homer, four-RBI game at Wrigley on Aug. 22, 2005.
Of course, the fact that you have to go back to Aug. 2005 to get to 16 games he’s played against the Cubs also points to the fact that he’s missed quite a few games against them.
As noted yesterday, Chipper struggles at Wrigley unlike almost anywhere else in the majors.
♣ Stinkin’ in late innings: Was anyone surprised when the Braves’ would-be ninth-inning rally fell short last night? No? Didn’t think so.
The Braves have lost 38 of the 41 games in which they trailed after seven innings.
That’s not surprising when you consider how much better they’ve hit in the first through six innings than after the sixth.
The Braves have hit .270 in the first through sixth innings, second-best average in the NL. They’ve hit .242 after the sixth inning, tied for 10th in the NL.
Their .336 OBP in the first through sixth innings is tied for fifth-best in the NL. Their .322 OBP after the sixth inning ranks 12th in the league.
Eight Braves are hitting .296 or higher from the first through sixth innings (24-game minimum), but only three Braves are hitting above .290 after the sixth inning — Martin Prado (.349), Matt Diaz (.321) and Nate McLouth (.310).
♣ Diversions: Ate a mighty fine skillet-breakfast with shredded chorizo, eggs, fresh guac and potatoes this morning at West Egg not far from Michigan Ave., and spent some time at the terrific Jazz Record Mart, also down here not far from the Magnificent Mile. Huge selections of jazz and blues records and CDs. Bought a few CDs – Junior Wells‘ Hoodoo Man Blues, Magic Sam’s West Side Soul, and Albert King’s Born Under a Bad Sign.
Alright, gotta get over to the ballpark. We’re on an Uncle Tupelo/Wilco jag since we’re in their adopted hometown of Chicago, and the buildings from the Yankee Hotel Foxtrot album cover are only a few of blocks from my hotel.
“GRINDSTONE” by Uncle Tupelo (Jay Farrar)
if you find yourself standing
at the end of your line
looking for a piece of something
maybe a piece of mind
fed up, lost, and run down
nowhere to hold on
tired of, take your place at the end son
we`ll get to you one by one
no light ever shines
dead end tears that dry
maybe a waste of words and time
never a waste of life
every hour will be spent
filling a quota, just getting along
handcuffs hurt worse when you`ve done nothing wrong
no thanks to the treadmill
no thanks to the grindstone
there`s plenty of dissent from
these rungs below
the clockwork of destruction
hanging low over our heads
always a smokestack cloud
or a slow-walking death
no light ever shines
dead-end tears that dry
maybe a waste of words and time
never a waste of life
no thanks to the treadmill
no thanks to the grindstone
there`s plenty of dissent from
these rungs below
the clockwork of destruction
hanging low over our heads
always a smokestack cloud
or a slow-walking death
no light ever shines
dead-end tears that dry
maybe a waste of words and time
never a waste of life
maybe a waste of words and time
never a waste of life
1,982 comments Add your comment
cphizzle
July 7th, 2009
3:49 pm
uno
Tomahawk Talk
July 7th, 2009
3:52 pm
dos
ElbravoX-- EbX
July 7th, 2009
3:54 pm
Tres
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
July 7th, 2009
3:55 pm
DOB,
This team is so troubling. The only bright spot is Martin Prado and KK. Lowe has let me down and Chipper and B-Mac aren’t as slutch as they have been in the past. This team is so inconsistent, it is hard to watch. Tell me there is hope & help coming!
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
3:55 pm
Paul Lentz
I read your comments and others about religion and god per se
I have never been a big fan of organized religion and having just toured Italy for 2 weeks I still think that way. My family made me go to religious studies and the like…
However, when I was alone and dying from a horrible disease I got lucky, real lucky, maybe superhuman lucky……. or maybe god just deciced to save my sorry ass…
anyway everyone is entitled to their thoughts but I thought I would add that this little duck is still alive due to some kind of abnormal intervention
Brooklyn Braves Brawler
July 7th, 2009
3:55 pm
Clutch, damn the spell checker
Adam Dunn
July 7th, 2009
3:56 pm
Paul Lenz all I can say is wow. Your on a blog that plays to “The Souths Team” Atlanta Braves and you bash on everything that you find wrong with the South. Most of that crap I did not even bother reading but the first couple sentences I could stand made me sick. You, my friend, are an ignorant moron who does not belong on this blog and you have no reason to be a braves fan. Everything you stand for is negative evil and I really hope you get banned. To everyone else, whats up!
cphizzle
July 7th, 2009
3:57 pm
and we are off fire away boys…
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
July 7th, 2009
3:57 pm
“GM Frank Wren told me this morning that while they continue to explore possibilities, he doesn’t see them adding “significant payroll” this season, and the Braves — like most teams these days — are very reluctant to trade premium prospects.”
Translation: We’re looking at a 78-84 finish, or thereabouts.
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
3:57 pm
thought you meant “sluts” for a minute Brooklyn….. well in Chipper’s case maybe
Renegator
July 7th, 2009
3:57 pm
From the Rob Neyer article: It’s a shame that it took them so long to get Schafer ouf of the lineup, and to give regular work to Prado and Diaz. But it might not be too late.
This is why I wish Bobby Cox was already gone…
McFann O
July 7th, 2009
4:00 pm
Hey, BTW, Adam Dunn, sorry I told you to shut up last night…
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
4:00 pm
Adam Dunn……..you are too funny. I, for one, associate religion (christianity, judaism, and Islam) to “evil”. Religion and man’s belief in God has done more to hurt progress and world peace than any “force” in the history of mankind. The world would be a MUCH BETTER place if religion wasnt around.
I’m a Braves fan because I grew up in Arkansas following the Braves on TBS. I didnt become a San Francisco Giants fan just because I moved to the Bay Area.
Renegator
July 7th, 2009
4:01 pm
DOB: and have scored 10 runs or fewer a remarkable 10 times in those 15 games.
I have to think this is a typo. Of course this offense hasn’t scored 10 runs. They can barely score 2.
cphizzle
July 7th, 2009
4:01 pm
if i were to be a guesser id say that frenchy is in the starting line up tonight. who knows the rest might have done him some good mentally and physically
Blair
July 7th, 2009
4:03 pm
DOB, are you hearing ANYTHING on the trade front?
cphizzle
July 7th, 2009
4:03 pm
im down with brooks conrad…i say give this guys some more abs. he put up a good battle in the 9th lastnight.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 7th, 2009
4:04 pm
Mark Bowman on Yunel Escobar
Look I understand the entertainment value of the rumor market that will swirl over the next few weeks leading up to the trade deadline,” Bowman wrote Monday evening. “But at the same time, I think it’s time to take Yunel Escobar’s name out of the mix.
Teams have certainly called to express interest in Escobar and with his stubborn personality the talented shortstop has given the Braves at least reason to ponder the possibility of moving him.
But from what I’ve gathered, the Braves have zero desire to move Escobar.”
So can we please drop the Yunel trade talk for the Love of Everything that is Holy…
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
4:04 pm
Paul Lentz (read closely):
We DO NOT CARE what you have to say or think about religion and politics. Take it elsewhere.
glord
July 7th, 2009
4:05 pm
Francouer in the line up? Great that way we can go from 4 guys hitting (Esco,Nate,Martin and Matt) to just three guys.
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
4:05 pm
cphizzle – Froggy (Frenchy) would already be in AA/AAA but he refuses to go
of course no-one will admit that but you know………………… politics is banned from this bloggage
forget the curveball Ricky
July 7th, 2009
4:06 pm
Great song.
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
4:06 pm
Chipper Jones and Brian McCann are due to bust out of it. And when they do, the Braves are poised to go on a good run. McLouth, Diaz, Prado and Escobar are hitting the ball. We just need Chipper and McCann to ad some power to help us score enough runs to win some games. Their body of work over their careers have shown that their slumps will soon be ending.
If the Braves do not make a trade for a slugger to play right field, then I feel that adding an arm or two to add to the bullpen would be the way to go……that is if the Braves want to make a run to the play-offs.
There is still half a season to go. I feel that the Phillies will continue to face pitching woes. The Mets are too banged up to go on any kind of winning streak. The Braves arent that far from putting together a run.
cphizzle
July 7th, 2009
4:06 pm
matty had a hole in his bat lastnight. looked like he was a little bit on the anxious side
Robert
July 7th, 2009
4:06 pm
“DOB, are you hearing ANYTHING on the trade front?”
We offered the Cubs Cox for a jar of rabbit turds and got turned down flat
McLouth of the South
July 7th, 2009
4:06 pm
Think I’ll repost these happy lyrics to start off the new blog:
You know in our minds we have such
great imaginations
And that means we can pretend
anything
Make believe we’re at the zoo
Where you can be a monkey too
You can be
A chimpanzee
Just use your imagination
Just use your imagination
Make believe that you’re a bear
Your body’s covered up with hair
Great big paws
A real strong jaw
Just use your imagination
Just use your imagination
Make believe that you’re a seal
Barking for your morning meal
Shiny skin
You’d like to swim
Just use your imagination
Just use your imagination
We could always be
Anything we wanted to be
So much fun
For everyone
Just use your imagination
Just use your imagination
cphizzle
July 7th, 2009
4:08 pm
dogsbrekky you think he really has that much leverage over management? i would hope not. if that was the case and i thought that was the best thing for him he would be on the next thing moving outta town.
kdbanks
July 7th, 2009
4:08 pm
Here’s my prediction: Braves aquire Shin-Soo Choo from the Indians in exchange for Frenchy, KJ and a minor league pitcher.
Yes, he’s another lefty. No, he’s not a monster homerun threat. But he hits around .300, will hit 25-30 homer uns, and plays decent defense. And he’s relatively cheap.
McLouth of the South
July 7th, 2009
4:08 pm
But they WOULD trade said jar of turds for Robert plus a prospect…
Robert
July 7th, 2009
4:08 pm
“The Braves arent that far from putting together a run.”
Corrrect. They are one simple move from being a contender
McLouth of the South
July 7th, 2009
4:09 pm
kdbanks, does Shapiro owe Wren a favor we don’t know about?
THWG
July 7th, 2009
4:09 pm
kdbanks-
Why on earth would the Indians agree to that?
Adam Dunn
July 7th, 2009
4:09 pm
Haha its ok McFann i guess I deserved it. Paul, I dont really care what you say anymore and I will choose to ignore your posts from here out. I feel most others will follow suit seeing as how unpopular you are here.
I do feel like this season is lost unfortunately unless we can package Kotchman, Medlen, and Shafer for Dunn. We desperately need power in the middle because in order to win with our current lineup, everyone has to be hitting at the same time to score lets say 5 runs. We saw an example of this when we won 5 in a row but the reality of the situation is our lineup can go on streaks like this where everyone is hitting SOMETIMES, but not for the duration of the entire season.
Chop Chop
July 7th, 2009
4:10 pm
cphizzle
July 7th, 2009
3:49 pm
uno
Tomahawk Talk
July 7th, 2009
3:52 pm
dos
ElbravoX– EbX
July 7th, 2009
3:54 pm
Tres
I’m not much of a U2 fan, but why no one followed that up with a “catorce” is beyond me.
paul
July 7th, 2009
4:10 pm
team needs to recognize publically what we all know. if you recognized it we could all enjoy the season.
time to admit the building process.
too bad lowe is untradeable with that goofy contract he got.
time to deal vazquez, chipper and soriano (chipper also got a goofy contract for a slap hitter)
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
4:10 pm
Nova Scotia Steve………..totally agree with your take on “giving the Escobar trade talk a rest”. Escobar is not going ANYWHERE. The fact that he isnt eligible for salary arbitration until after the 2010 season will make Escobar are HUGE bargain. I seriously doubt that the Braves could acquire a shortstop to replace Escobar who could give us the production that he gives us for what the Braves are paying Escobar this year and will be paying him next year.
It would be disappointing to see Francoeur in the line-up tonight. We need hitters in the line-up who are capable of driving the ball, something that Francoeur has clearly shown that he isnt capable of doing anymore.
Coach (Moon Pie, Anyone?)
July 7th, 2009
4:10 pm
NAA NAA NA NAA,
NAA NAA NA NAA,
HEY HEY GOOOOOOD BYE!
See ya Frenchy. This is long overdue.
O yea, the six year 26.5 M-I-L-L-I-O-N dollar contract that Brian McCann has, the Braves basically offered you the same thing and you turned it down. Way to go……… JACKASS!!!!!!!!
paul
July 7th, 2009
4:11 pm
by the way, can we put a moriatorium on francouer and kelly johnson trade proposals. neither player has any value.
and then add a moritorium on anything with kotchman added to it…
McFann O
July 7th, 2009
4:11 pm
Adam Dunn–
Well, I didn’t have to act that way about it…frustrated as I was…
I feel most others will follow suit seeing as how unpopular you are here.
I will.
6-4-3
July 7th, 2009
4:12 pm
At the end of the chat on MLBTraderumors.com he said that he had a bit on Vazquez coming up a little later in the afternoon.
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
4:12 pm
Adam Dunn – Casey has saved our bacon many times with 5 star 1st baseman plays… do not write him off
Robert
July 7th, 2009
4:12 pm
So Cox has given up on Francoeur and Johnson. (No more calling him Frenchy – you lose the cool nickname when Donk turns his long ears and back on you)
Typical Cox style – Keep trying to use a broken piece for months and years on end, thereby ruining the team. Then, out of the blue, get sick of it, hee haw a few times, and throw the piece away. But never ever consider trying to FIX the piece. No, that would require brains and logic
I love the comment someone posted where Jeff said something like “as long as six has my back I’m good” – I just gotta say I think it’s cruel making Cox wear his IQ on his uniform
cphizzle
July 7th, 2009
4:13 pm
catorce! now what a clever idea! shoot i wish id come through with that
18 Wheels of Love
July 7th, 2009
4:14 pm
Grindstone, easily one of the best Uncle Tupelo songs.
McFann O
July 7th, 2009
4:14 pm
Adam Dunn We desperately need power in the middle
Yeah, like…a cleanup hitter!
Robert
July 7th, 2009
4:14 pm
“team needs to recognize publically what we all know. if you recognized it we could all enjoy the season.”
I can picture it now. The anthem ends, the PA system comes on, and we hear
“Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to Turner Field. We would like to announce that YOOOOUUURRR ATlannnta BRAVES are managed by a donkey.”
paul
July 7th, 2009
4:14 pm
let’s say someone named … manny acta was managing this roster of players and we were playing this poorly? anybody think he would still be around? i dont
oklahomabrave
July 7th, 2009
4:14 pm
kdbanks, shapiro would laugh in your face at that proposal. Put Javy and Gonzo on the market and get some help for next year. Maybe the rays would be interested in Gonzo and we all know they have farm depth. These Braves are DONE!!!
RHR
July 7th, 2009
4:15 pm
The matter of fact tone of today’s blog isn’t going to cut it. We need dramatics, like One of the best catchers ever! Or – Lowe will rebound, he always does! Or, just plain – Braves Stink! would suffice. Maybe the stinkin stuff you put at the bottom will do the trick but, as you know, it’s usually the headline and first few paragraphs that does it.
Pretending it’s San Diego will probably summon a swarm of bees to LF and cause Loaf to have to run hard and break something and then we’ll never get rid of Frenchy. Speaking of that guy, I predict he’ll be in the lineup tonight and go 4-4 with a game winning RBI thus securing his place in the regular lineup for the remainder of the season thus crushing the hopes and dreams of braves nation.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
4:16 pm
Has Francoeur been cut? Did I miss something in DOB’s blog?
Lunatic Fringe
July 7th, 2009
4:16 pm
Chop Chop,
I’m not much of a U2 fan, but why no one followed that up with a “catorce” is beyond me.
I guess BBB did not get the memo—-I thought that was an unusual sequence of posts.
Wayne in Utah
July 7th, 2009
4:17 pm
DAP
Reporting of objectional posts I believe falls on deaf ears. I reported the same guy over the weekend for over 2 hours of the same garbage, and no change in his status, or no email response to me (as of last night).
McLouth of the South
July 7th, 2009
4:17 pm
Riddle: What’s the difference between beer nuts and deer nuts?
Answer: Deer nuts are under a buck…
Lunatic Fringe
July 7th, 2009
4:19 pm
RHR—get up on the wrong side of bed today??
drdebug
July 7th, 2009
4:19 pm
Going to Wrigley tonight to chop for the Braves. My buddy at the office is a big non-believer in Javy’s resurgence, so I hope he goes 8 innings with 11 K and no more than a run ( I can dream, right? ). We MIGHT be able to scrape two runs tonight. Hoping the rain stays away too.
CB
July 7th, 2009
4:19 pm
Our friend Paul Lentz- ” Moron of the year” . You don’t have to be a Christian but can I hear an amen?
DAM
July 7th, 2009
4:20 pm
Paul Lentz
Your posts about religion just reinforce why I prefer to skip straight over anything you say. You can feel free to not believe in God if that’s what you choose, but I think you’re going to have a hard time supporting the notion that religion = evil.
God bless you, sir. You certainly need it.
Wayne in Utah
July 7th, 2009
4:20 pm
Sorry I am late today……had to fly down for the MJ memorial show earlier today. Had my hands in blood at 6 this morning (checking my blod sugar) and have sworn off all religion and politics too!
Nova Scotia Steve
July 7th, 2009
4:20 pm
I think we had our chanve to sign Adam Dunn…and IF we would have put at least a decent offer out for Dunn he probably would have signed with us…instead of Washington…like the guy has gone from a loser in Cincy to an even bigger loser in the Nats…you’d figure the guy would have like even the smallest chance to win…But as far as I know I don’t even thing we offered anything…
And look what we’ve been talking about for a month or more…you take away GA salary…plus we MUST have at least a few bucks kicking around…we couldn’t offer Dunn $6 or $7 million???? Now to land him…we would need to dump a major salary…such a Javy Vazquez or some starting player
Thrillhouse44
July 7th, 2009
4:20 pm
No more calling him Frenchy – you lose the cool nickname when…
Figures that the guy who is so proud of calling someone “donkey” feels that “Frenchy” is a cool nickname.
Chop Chop
July 7th, 2009
4:20 pm
I do like the “slutch” phrase, though.
Let’s see…
Hmm…
Okay. I guess a girl could be “slutch” if you are about to end your first date with her and, well, you end up with a hell of a lot more than a kiss goodnight. That’s pretty slutch, right? Good word, Brooklyn Braves Brawler.
oklahomabrave
July 7th, 2009
4:20 pm
good one mclouth, when does fball start?
Adam Dunn
July 7th, 2009
4:21 pm
-Dogsbrekky-
You are right, no question he is an exceptional defensive first baseman. At some point though you have to make changes to better your offense. If they can put Dunn in right field and keep Kotch at first, then that is atleast a pretty good option to consider. Overall though, you need power at 1B and at right and ultimately that is why L.A. let him go…
atlbravesfan44
July 7th, 2009
4:21 pm
Just wondering…with Mclouth the team leader in HR, why not hit him cleanup? or at least 5th or 6th?
Pennski
July 7th, 2009
4:21 pm
Paul, give the religion talk a break. This is a baseball blog last time I checked. I never thought I would rather hear your baseball opinions, but I surprise myself.
TRobb
July 7th, 2009
4:21 pm
Paul: The correct phrase is “flashes in the pan” not “flash in the pans”. Damn Southern Ozark upbringing. That ever hurt you in the clubs out in San Francisco, you being a hayseed and all?
Bobby's Cox
July 7th, 2009
4:22 pm
RHR,
Just read Francouer’s comments and yours regarding those comments that you posted on yesterday’s blog.
I agree with you 1000000%
That’s been my beef with Frenchy for quite some time. Look in the mirror dude. Realize your numbers suck. Your numbers were the worst last year out of every position player in all of baseball, and they are on pace to be even worse this season.
Yet, all he can say when being benched is “I don’t make the lineup card” and ” I just have to be patient and wait my turn, whether it’s here or somewhere else. I don’t control that”
What a sorry loser. Seriously Jeff. It’s still “your turn”. Bobby went with the hotter bat. That’s all. You’ll be back in there tonight unfortunately, and if this were any other team in any other city, your ass would’ve been benched, demoted, or DFA’d long ago.
Can’t you see you’ve been sucking? And Lucky to still have a job in the majors? Add “Frenchy” to my list of least favorite Braves. From Clontz, to McMichael, to Woodcrap, to LaRoche, to Thorman, to Corky, and now Fransuckouer.
He may be a nice person, or a good community guy, as DOB or others right. But, I do not feel sorry for the prick. His arrogance got old yesterday. I can deal with Yunel’s ‘tude, could deal with a Bonds, or a racist Ty Cobb, but I can’t deal with this. You don’t produce, then you’re antics are untolerable.
I like to think I’m a forgiving and patient person. But this isn’t the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd time Jeff has done this. Realize you suck, and support your manager and teammates, and tell yourself you are one lucky SOB for still having a job because if you didn’t suck so bad that you were untradeable, then you would have your wish and be in the minors for some other organization.
Wayne in Utah
July 7th, 2009
4:22 pm
blood sugar
chris
July 7th, 2009
4:22 pm
6-4-3
mlbtraderumors will post what ken rosenthal had to say in his article this morning about his opinio that the braves should not trade vazquez. i really dont think the braves will or can make a move until the week of july 31
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
4:22 pm
Robert the Brain Surgeon – same old record sunshine
best you be off to do some doctoring now how hero
ever workeed out that we are a sub 0.500 team because we have not got the quality cattle
McLouth of the South
July 7th, 2009
4:25 pm
Don’t understand why Paul don’t pray. He stays on his knees…
Shamus Thacker
July 7th, 2009
4:26 pm
Thinking of writing a book about Frenchy.
“The Manchurian Baseball Player”
Joe Fan
July 7th, 2009
4:26 pm
No more fantasy baseball, please. The Braves are through trading unless another GM is dumb enough to give up a top prospect for the over matched players the Braves are dangling.
kdbanks
July 7th, 2009
4:26 pm
Indians get three inexpensive young players, in exchange for one player that will be making big money soon. Indians are going into rebuild mode, as you’ll see when Lee and Martinez are traded soon.
Wayne in Utah
July 7th, 2009
4:26 pm
dogsbrekky
I for one am glad for your good “luck”!
AndyC
July 7th, 2009
4:27 pm
Paul Lentz
I have banned you from my personal reading list of bloggers. I will not be reading any of your posts from now on. I suggest everyone do the same. If no one responds to you maybe you will go away…or probably just start posting under a new name.
BTW, it won’t do you any good to post a snappy comeback to my post because, remember, I’m not reading any of your posts anymore. Good day sir!
Chop Chop
July 7th, 2009
4:28 pm
Not sure who it was on the last blog, but someone came up with another cool phrase:
fool-hardly
I could hear Emmitt Smith saying that one…
“You know, it would be really fool-hardly for the Cowboys to think they won’t get blowed out. After all, you cannot change the stripes of a leopard.”
It’s a damn shame that Emmitt Smith won’t be on ESPN this year, but at least we have this webpage to remember him by.
6-4-3
July 7th, 2009
4:28 pm
If we’re ever gonna make a run here, Chipper’s gonna have to get it going, and soon. He looks lethargic lately.
Necromancer
July 7th, 2009
4:29 pm
Paul Lentz has become what he calls everybody else:
MORON
IDIOT
Just like my mom always says..what goes around comes around.
Enjoy that karma, Mr. Lentz.
McLouth of the South
July 7th, 2009
4:29 pm
kdbanks, Cheap has to do with quality, inexpensive with price. See, KJ and Francoeur aren’t inexpensive. They’re cheap. Jurrjens? Inexpensive. Hanson? Inexpensive. Blaine Boyer? CHEAP.
Kinda like the fact that MLK, JFK, Abe Lincoln were all assassinated. Tupac and Big E.? They a$$es got shot. See the difference?
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
4:29 pm
Wayne (UTAH) – thank you my mate from that beaut state (UT)
There are some funny responses above, I chortled at many re “Paul is standing on his knees”, too bloody funny
Robert (Chipper Is The Best)
July 7th, 2009
4:29 pm
One thing is this team is simply underachieving. Chipper isn’t hitting like he normally does. The same can be said for KJ, Kotchman and even Norton to a lesser extent. But, I will be interested to see what Wren does over the next two weeks because a decision has to be made soon.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
4:31 pm
Schafer’s now back in the minors (and struggling)
Rob Neyer just had to sneak that little snippet in there, didn’t he?! He’s such a doo-doo head.
The Love Child of Dale Murphy and Johnny Cash
July 7th, 2009
4:32 pm
The one bad thing about a public forum like this is it give a self-absorbed jackass, like Paul Lentz, whose intent is to arouse, if not offend, an opportunity to spew his mental manure.
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
4:32 pm
Roman Gal _ I agree and I love almost everyone but
Rob Neyer, Steve Fillerup pluease and Joy Behar
I would pay to hit all three in the gob with a tomahawk (no Braves ref intended)
The A Bomb
July 7th, 2009
4:33 pm
DOB, I’ve been dogged for days here because I am of the OPINION that Saturday’s not riding of Hanson to at least the 8th killed the winning streak and thus killed all the momentum the Braves had. In addition, I am of the OPINION that Gonzalez was not ready to go Saturday after throwing gas in striking out the side on Friday night. . .
Am I entitled to my OPINION or is this blog so myopic that my point is when we look back at July 4, could it have been the move that killed the season?
I know you weren’t in D.C. but would like your thoughts.
mattdrum
July 7th, 2009
4:33 pm
I don’t know (or care)anything about Paul Lentz or his posts, but just noticed that there sure are a lot of posts about how nobody will read his posts or respond to him. Just think that’s funny.
David O'Brien
July 7th, 2009
4:33 pm
THIS JUST IN: Dempster to DL with a fractured toe, Zambrano will START TONIGHT.
Thrillhouse44
July 7th, 2009
4:34 pm
McLouth of the South, love the analogy, but 2Pac is still alive.
N8
July 7th, 2009
4:34 pm
Well, here’s to hoping that Vazquez doesn’t ruin some of his trade value tonight. That would suck.
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
4:34 pm
mattdrum – meet irony
Nova Scotia Steve
July 7th, 2009
4:34 pm
Paul Lentz is getting a good old fashioned Jeff Francoeur ripping today folks….
mattdrum
July 7th, 2009
4:35 pm
Great, maybe the offense can get back on track against Zambrano. ahem
Renegator
July 7th, 2009
4:35 pm
Robert: I love the comment someone posted where Jeff said something like “as long as six has my back I’m good” – I just gotta say I think it’s cruel making Cox wear his IQ on his uniform
Now that is funny – I don’t care who you are…
Wayne in Utah
July 7th, 2009
4:36 pm
RG
Don’t forget that sunscreen! (jealous as heck)
jj
July 7th, 2009
4:36 pm
Did I miss something,is JF back in the lineup tonite?I hope Bobby don’t be Bobby and do the usual.Give Diaz a chance,please.
Shamus Thacker
July 7th, 2009
4:36 pm
If all the other teams in this division didn’t suck, Wren’s decision would be so much easier. We’d be 15 out, at least.
Herschel Talker
July 7th, 2009
4:36 pm
THIS JUST IN: The Braves are done. Stick a fork in ‘em. If we sell like crazy, we can be a frontrunner next year.
McLouth of the South
July 7th, 2009
4:36 pm
Dempster must have hurt his toe kicking our asses
cphizzle
July 7th, 2009
4:37 pm
zambrano…aw crap i cant stand that fat boy
beekay
July 7th, 2009
4:37 pm
Two Braves and no x-Braves on the list!!
MIDSEASON MINOR LEAGUE ALL-STAR TEAM
Pos PLAYER AVG OBP SLG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS
C #Carlos Santana, Akron (Indians) .269 .403 .498 227 50 61 17 1 11 47 53 38 0 1
Santana remains a steady defender and polished hitter who has adjusted to the attention he’s getting from opposing pitchers.
1B Jake Fox, Iowa (Cubs) .409 .495 .841 164 44 67 14 3 17 53 21 31 2 1
Fox was the minors’ hottest hitter before a big league trial during interleague play, and he’s filling in at third in Chicago.
2B Scott Sizemore, Erie/Toledo (Tigers) .308 .396 .536 289 47 89 23 5 11 47 39 54 8 4
Consistent production at the upper levels of the minor leagues has put Sizemore in position to help the big league club sooner than later.
3B *Lonnie Chisenhall, Kinston (Indians) .283 .355 .504 276 42 78 18 2 13 55 26 60 0 0
In his first full pro season, the 2008 first-round pick ranks among the Carolina League leaders in homers, RBIs and hits.
SS *Dee Gordon, Great Lakes (Dodgers) .311 .373 .405 299 57 93 9 8 1 19 22 52 41
Tom Gordon’s son has proved to be a flash on the basepaths, with dynamic speed and an emerging bat.
CF Chris Heisey, Carolina/Louisville (Reds) .350 .423 .584 286 59 100 21 2 14 44 33 35 14 1
While injuries ravaged Double-A Carolina, Heisey kept showing all five tools and earned a promotion to Triple-A. Not bad for a 17th-round pick.
OF Thomas Neal, San Jose (Giants) .349 .427 .612 255 53 89 22 3 13 47 27 53 0 0
Injuries slowed Neal’s development, but he’s started tapping into his hitting potential while staying healthy.
OF Michael Taylor, Reading (Phillies) .350 .414 .606 274 53 96 17 4 15 58 26 44 14 4
Three years ago, scouts liked to criticize Taylor as just another Stanford hitter with an inside-out swing. Now he’s a masher with surprising speed and star potential.
DH *Cody Johnson, Myrtle Beach (Braves) .275 .366 .574 251 35 69 15 0 20 53 36 94 6 4
Yes, he strikes out a lot. He’s also just 20, already has 20 homers this season and is doing it at Myrtle Beach, a notorious pitcher’s park.
Pos Player W L ERA G GS SV IP H HR BB SO G/F WHIP AVG
SP *Madison Bumgarner, S.J./Conn. (Giants) 8 2 1.79 13 12 0 70.1 55 1 16 61 0.72 1.01 .215
The best pitching prospect left in the minors does it in textbook fashion, pounding opponents into submission one fastball at a time.
SP Tommy Hanson, Gwinnett (Braves) 3 3 1.49 11 11 0 66.1 40 5 17 90 0.73 0.86 .169
Throwing four pitches for strikes, at times all of them plus, made Hanson a Triple-A ace and now he’s Atlanta’s best starter.
SP Casey Kelly, Greenville/Salem (Red Sox) 7 3 1.50 15 15 0 84 53 2 12 67 0.77 0.77 .176
The two-way debate seems settled—Kelly can pitch. He’s also used his athletic ability to show polished command.
SP Mat Latos, Fort Wayne/S.A. (Padres) 7 1 1.28 11 9 0 63.1 37 1 12 65 1.69 0.77 .169
One of the minors’ most electric arms, Latos already has jumped to Double-A in his first year in full-season ball.
SP Brian Matusz, Fred./Bowie (Orioles) 6 2 1.96 13 13 0 78 62 5 25 90 1.52 1.12 .215
The highest-drafted pitcher in 2008 has made his amateur scouting reports (extreme polish, varied repertoire) look prescient, as he’s already in Double-A.
RP Pat Venditte, Charles./Tampa (Yankees) 2 2 1.42 29 0 20 31.2 24 1 2 40 1.52 0.82 .207
The stuff isn’t premium, but the results are. Venditte doesn’t walk anybody, gets groundball outs and famously switch-pitches
Winterville
July 7th, 2009
4:38 pm
Any idea who we will see pitching tomorrow then DOB?
McFann O
July 7th, 2009
4:38 pm
Roman Gal–
Have you watched the “Know Your Braves” with Kris Medlen? Funny stuff…
PWHjort
July 7th, 2009
4:38 pm
I hope we get to Zambrano early. And I mean “get to” him in every sense of the word. Both in that we score a lot of runs and we piss him off. Not difficult to do (the latter at least).
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
4:38 pm
Hmmm…simply proof that (yet again) toes are not to be trifled with.
Here’s to a complete and total Big Z meltdown tonight. I want to see him chase his catcher (or the homeplate umpire will do, I guess) around the field brandishing a bat, caveman-style. At the very least, I look forward to an entertaining 12-round fight between Z and his least favorite water cooler.
Lunatic Fringe
July 7th, 2009
4:38 pm
Chop Chop,
That Emmitt Smith page is great, thanks for the link. I am a huge Cowboy fan and can’t get enough of Emmitt, but you have to understand that Emmitt graduated from Florida, which explains a lot.
THWG
July 7th, 2009
4:39 pm
Zambrano is a head case. Almost as much so as Milton Bradley. I bet if those two weren’t on the team, the Cubs would be in much better shape.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 7th, 2009
4:39 pm
I kind of hope Francouer is in the line-up tonight just to see the back-lash on this blog…lol…its amazing…
But ofcourse make him a game time scratch due to a well deserved nervous break-down…
Shamus Thacker
July 7th, 2009
4:40 pm
DOB, I heard the voice of Walter Winchell reading your last post.
AndyC
July 7th, 2009
4:40 pm
Great! Now we get Zambrano…but it is on short rest. Gold star to the first person who looks up his stats while working on short rest.
McLouth of the South
July 7th, 2009
4:40 pm
Somebody get Paul Lentz to pray for Zambrano!
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
4:40 pm
Herschel – you cannot sell in a deep bear market when the only assets of value are required for survival
rather you just ride that bitch into mother earth…………. we go down with Liberty and Messrs Froggy, Johnson, Bennett and co
I for one pray we just say eff it and rebuild but keep KJ and rehabilitate, dump the insolent bums but try with KJ, seems like a great human being
TN Jeff
July 7th, 2009
4:41 pm
This team, this manager, this management has a will to lose and lose they will
glord
July 7th, 2009
4:41 pm
Matt may have had a tough night (yes he can look bad even from pitch to pitch) but his track record is proven that if he gets ABs he will produce positive results. Matt is a risk/reward hitter. Frenchy is risk/no chance of reward hitter. Matts worst day is a typical Frenchy day.
Rodney Derrick
July 7th, 2009
4:41 pm
So now with Dempster on the DL, it looks like another team for which the Braves should scour for hitting prospects. Of our starting pitchers, KK and DLowe would be my prefferred trade pieces at this point, but there are likely obstacles in each case as we all know. In fact, I prefer not to trade any of them, and unless there is someone on the Cubs or in a three-way, I would hope no one will follow up any speculation here. But then, this is a Braves blog. Maybe they will take Frenchy and KJ off our hands.
BL
July 7th, 2009
4:41 pm
Bobby’s Cox
Like I said last night, why is everyone so pissed with Jeff’s comments? All he did was repeat everything EVERYONE has been saying about him, for a long time. If you think KJ, a professional athlete, really accepts his job as a “cheerleader” (like he said he does) than you are crazy. At least he has some fire. No one likes riding the pine, unless of course you are KJ apparently.
Media is the media and they decide context at all times. DOB had the interview and we all know his feelings about the guy. Just poking the fire DOB
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
4:41 pm
Did he kick something?
Hehe.
Bobby's Cox
July 7th, 2009
4:42 pm
Steve,
I’d like to see that too. Maybe we can get Phil Wellman to make a cameo in that would-be episode?
PWHjort
July 7th, 2009
4:42 pm
Chipper’s out of the line-up today. Francoeur is in it. Sigh…
Ralph
July 7th, 2009
4:43 pm
To all those bloggers who keep talking about Adam Dunn, didn’t you read what Wren said about adding payroll.
Pennski
July 7th, 2009
4:43 pm
really rodney? Trade two of the pitchers we got on the free agent market this year? That’s the dumbest suggestion that I’ve heard on this blog.
TN Jeff
July 7th, 2009
4:43 pm
Braves announcers crack me talking about how the Braves are supposed to beat the sub-500 teams but keep failing. Ummmmm… guys look at the Braves record. Basically EVERY team in the MLB (including the lowly Nats who just won 2 of 3 from the Braves)looks at the Braves and say we should beat this sub-500 team. This team is headed one place – battling it out for last place. Won’t sniff 500 record again this season.
Rodney Derrick
July 7th, 2009
4:43 pm
Oh, one other thought. Perhaps we can play off the Cubs and Brewers and Cards and up the ante on a trade.
Necromancer
July 7th, 2009
4:45 pm
Francouer in the lineup?
(grrrrr)
chris
July 7th, 2009
4:45 pm
oh great lol when DOB said THIS JUST IN, i thought of a trade, and then dempster heads to the dl, while big zambrano comes in… when does the torture end…
BL
July 7th, 2009
4:45 pm
Can’t wait to see what ailment Chipper has tonight? I am going to go with………..migraine.
rocky mtn braves fan
July 7th, 2009
4:45 pm
DOB: Don’t know if you will be in Denver for this weekends’ series, and if you are whether you will be in by Wednesday night, but if so, Jay Farrar and Son Volt playing at the Bluebird Theatre here in Denver Wednesday night. Should be a great show!
Nova Scotia Steve
July 7th, 2009
4:46 pm
Bobby’s Cox
July 7th, 2009
4:42 pm
Steve,
I’d like to see that too. Maybe we can get Phil Wellman to make a cameo in that would-be episode?
Man I just burst out laughing…..great post…by ahem…Bobby’s Cox…hahaha
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
4:46 pm
Hmmm…a rosin-bag grenade could stop any would-be attacker in his tracks, Bobby’s. I like it.
Rodney Derrick
July 7th, 2009
4:46 pm
Pennski– I did not say I wanted to trade them. All I am saying is that I think Vazquez, Juerggens, Hanson, Hudson, and indeed Medlen are better values for the Braves to keep. There is a cost-benefit analysis to this perspective.
ncscoots
July 7th, 2009
4:47 pm
Matt may have had a tough night (yes he can look bad even from pitch to pitch) but his track record is proven that if he gets ABs he will produce positive results.
What track record, LOL? Hey, there’s no doubt that Diaz should be starting instead of Francoeur, but let’s not get carried away. So far, Diaz’s “track record” is that he hasn’t done as well when given a regular’s appearances. Some of the swings last night to which you alluded might be the reason, ya think?
Arkansas Braves fan
July 7th, 2009
4:47 pm
O’ Brien, are u serious? got money on this thing!
Shamus Thacker
July 7th, 2009
4:48 pm
I’d like to see Wellman sing that old Beatles tune, “While My Francoeur Gently Weeps.” A touching moment that would be, what with Frenchy boo-hooing throughout.
Necromancer
July 7th, 2009
4:48 pm
oh great lol when DOB said THIS JUST IN, i thought of a trade, and then dempster heads to the dl, while big zambrano comes in… when does the torture end… chris
hmm…I would venture to say the very last game of the season…
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
July 7th, 2009
4:48 pm
TN Jeff,
The Braves and the Nats will not be duking it out for last place. (Have you seen the Nats’ record?) But I can see this club stumbling around at slightly below .500 for a long time, yes.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
4:48 pm
McFann-
I did see it. I was a little disappointed with it. Maybe it’s because I was expecting it to be fall-on-the-floor hilarious. I did like that he thinks his teammates should know that he could probably beat them up.
I bet his Tommy Hanson questions are similar to what McCann had to go through with Francoeur, too.
Pennski
July 7th, 2009
4:49 pm
You are right, you didn’t say that, my fault, but I still think that’s a crazy idea to trade those two guys. vasquez is the most preferred person on our team to trade b/c he only is on the books for a few more years and he has been the best on the staff this year, for the most part. I wouldn’t trade two guys that we just signed, why would any FA want to sign w/ us then if you can get traded in less than 1 season?
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
4:50 pm
I’m not worried about being “ripped” by people who believe in something that does not exist. Do the guys “ripping” me really believe that I’m going to say “ok, you guys are right, god does exist”, lol. Whatever. I was told a long time ago that there is no “reasoning” with a believer in god. So I try to refrain from engaging in a discussion about religion with people who cant be reasoned with.
Despite what many of you believe, the Braves season is “far from over with”. We are only 5 games out, despite Chipper and McCann not hitting well right now. When they bust out of it, then you’ll see the Braves go on a run.
Winterville
July 7th, 2009
4:50 pm
Looks like Kevin Hart will be recalled from AAA to pitch against us tomorrow. He was just sent down to make room for Aramis Ramirez and he had been pitching out of the bullpen.
Necromancer
July 7th, 2009
4:50 pm
it sounds like Wren has conceded the season when he says he doesn’t see them adding any significant payroll.
Oh well, so much for 2009.
N8
July 7th, 2009
4:50 pm
All of you people whining about Wren saying he could not (or would not) add payroll, are forgetting what that actually means.
Vazquez is making 11.5 million this year. He could be traded for a bat that helps now, and prospects to help in the future, and payrol (gasp!) might actually go down, opening the door for other trades.
Besides. If guys like Hanson, Heyward and Freeman are “off-limits”, who the hell do we have left to trade, that could net us a batter (or anybody) that can actually help, of have an “impact”?
The only LOGICAL explanation is that Vazquez will be moved. ESPECIALLY if we’re out of it.
McLouth of the South
July 7th, 2009
4:50 pm
Matt Diaz vs LHP = Kimbo Slice
Matt Diaz vs RHP = Richard Simmons
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
4:50 pm
TN Jeff – yes and that is what peeves me and the fact that it is the way we lose rather than just losing that does my head in
We lose games on silly mental fielding errors (drop the ball, double clutch) or not getting simple runs in with 0,1 out and runners on 2nd/3rd
or we start well and the A class bullpen wacks out for the night and chokes
or we send the B class bullpen out with a 2-0 or 3-0 line and suddenly we have to scramble to win 6-5
We are mediocre and have lost our soul as it were………… even in 2005 when we looked good and killed teams we still put the knife in and battled… now we just limp wristedly throw in the towel
I say get rid of the RF ( we will never win with him in the lineup) and go and get some gamers like more BMACS, Prado’s and MattyD’s
David O'Brien
July 7th, 2009
4:51 pm
BRAVES lineup
McLouth cf
Prado 3b
Anderson lf
McCann c
Escobar ss
Kotchman 1b
Francoeur rf
Conrad 2b
Vazquez rhp
Winterville
July 7th, 2009
4:51 pm
Zambrano will be on three days rest.
RHR
July 7th, 2009
4:51 pm
Lunatic – I’m sad that you thought I was serious. Its called sarcasm. I thought I was good at it.
Zambrano? Sweet! Maybe we’ll see some crazy, at least.
Carol
July 7th, 2009
4:51 pm
Yeah.. Paul ..Steve etal and DOB
Braves are going down….and what…who..NATS are up !!!!
wonder what’s going to happen after the break ??!!!
chop..chop ???
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
4:51 pm
Paul Lentz–I repeat:
Nobody cares.
learner
July 7th, 2009
4:52 pm
Most of us have learned the hard way that written words, such as emails and quotes, lose much of their meaning because the tone, non-verbal, context, and a lot of other cues are not there.
I would bet that if any of us interviewed JF in person and covered the same issues, we would come away with a very different impression than most of the angry responses here. I seriously doubt that CR or DOB would agree that JF is anywhere near the jerk that the quotes, typed out from a longer conversation and context-free, could be read to convey.
spectator
July 7th, 2009
4:52 pm
It is amazing how the baseball “know nothings” on this blog have decided that the Braves big problem is Francoeur. Are you aware that he and your hero McCann have the same number of RBI? Why not trade McCann? Since his BA is over 300, this means in the vernacular of those who ever played the game ( I don’t mean LL, HS, or college)that McCann is a “cripple shooter”…he gets hits when it doesn’t matter. And considering Chipper had a gaudy average last year and won a batting title but only drove in 75 runs, could the same be said for him? These Braves have problems up and down the lineup…they are a very inconsistent group of hitters. It just could be that Chipper has influenced a lot of them to be “guess” hitters like he is….works for some guys, but doesn’t work at all for others.
Larry
July 7th, 2009
4:53 pm
Paul,
Let’s see, I have a documented IQ of 141 (”gifted,” but just short of “genius” by most IQ classifications) have taught open anterior, posterior, lateral, endoscopic and microscopic approaches to neurologic and spinal surgery, and I was born in a small house to a large family on Ormond Street just a stone’s throw from Turner Field. Yes, I’m a true “southerner” and most proud of this honor and distinction.
The person regarded by most with having the highest recorded IQ in the world today, Chris Langan, whose IQ is estimated between 190-210 (Einstein had an IQ of 146, as a comparison)believes beyond a shadow of any doubt that not only is there a God, a creator, or supreme being, but he can in fact prove this “scientifically.” I too believe there both are and have to be a God and that science, evolution, and creation are not mutually exclusive.
So, now here’s the answer: there are people that are smart, people that think they’re smart and people that are not smart,
And here’s the question, Mr. Paul Lentz: which of these three are you?
I’m supremely confident that if the smartest man in the world believes there’s a God, the first of the three answers for you is eliminated.
chris
July 7th, 2009
4:53 pm
ugh, and chipper is out of the lineup, worse and worse and worse…..lol
McLouth of the South
July 7th, 2009
4:53 pm
DOB, you march right in Bobby’s office and tell him this blog is PISSED at that lineup!
Necromancer
July 7th, 2009
4:53 pm
BRAVES lineup
McLouth cf
Prado 3b
Anderson lf
McCann c
Escobar ss
Kotchman 1b
Francoeur rf(Pepe LePeu)
Conrad 2b
Vazquez rhp
Nova Scotia Steve
July 7th, 2009
4:53 pm
Let the Jeff Francouer debacle begin….
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
4:53 pm
Don’t forget that sunscreen! Wayne
I forgot to put it on my face. But, now I have rosy cheeks. I’m a little surprised my nose and forehead aren’t burnt to a crisp. Not complaining, though…
Hey, you could always just ride over to San Diego, watch the Braves, and soak up a little sun. My best friend is going to the San Diego series…lucky duck. I want to go to an away game…
RHR
July 7th, 2009
4:54 pm
Francoeur rf
See? Just to piss me off go 4-4 tonight and get his starting spot back but finish the month of July with 4 for 70.
Maybe the bees fly in from the right in Chicago.
Phil Wellman
July 7th, 2009
4:54 pm
Jeff is in the line-up tonight? I think I’m going to have to do take this into my own hands!!!!!
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
4:55 pm
Paul – if you are that insensitive that you continue to hold your line on what is a family baseball blog then you will never learn
sometimes best to hold one’s biggoted tongue then to get “tar and feathered” yes …
thought not
“Well alrighty then”
McLouth of the South
July 7th, 2009
4:55 pm
Dense Paul Lentz,
“Do the guys “ripping” me really believe that I’m going to say “ok, you guys are right, god does exist”, lol. Whatever.”
No Paul, not at all. We just want you to go away, you Coxsucker!
Soph
July 7th, 2009
4:55 pm
RHR you’re hilarious. Your 4:54 is gonna make me get in trouble at work.
ncscoots
July 7th, 2009
4:55 pm
uh oh. I feel a barrage of posts about to issue forth, all laden with “RBI” and “context”, LOL.
The_Superhoo
July 7th, 2009
4:56 pm
why oh why is Francoeur in the lineup? That 3 game stretch will teach him to stop sucking!!!! Right.
Renegator
July 7th, 2009
4:56 pm
Wow
Ugly line up
N8
July 7th, 2009
4:56 pm
spectator, when you decide to NOT use RBI as the deciding factor as if a player is good or not, get back to us.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
4:56 pm
If guys like Hanson, Heyward and Freeman are “off-limits”, who the hell do we have left to trade, that could net us a batter (or anybody) that can actually help, of have an “impact”? N8
I have it on good authority that the Cardinals offered Albert Pujols for Riaan Spanjer-Furstenburg, but obviously the Braves turned that down.
Necromancer
July 7th, 2009
4:57 pm
Paul Lentz= The Goo of this blog.
Chris
July 7th, 2009
4:57 pm
Not surprising Chip is out, didnt he have a bunch of knee problems relatively young? Anyway he sure was moving gingerly around yesterday. Jeff is never going to produce for the Braves, what is it going to take for Cox or whoever to just release him or trade him. He may very well do good somewhere else. He is an automatic out and a direct reason why we are 4 games under .500. I am disgusted with the Braves coaching/management.
AlabamaBrave
July 7th, 2009
4:57 pm
Tonight’s line-up is brutal to say the least. Diaz goes 0-fer last night and it is JF time again?
RHR
July 7th, 2009
4:57 pm
“Most of us have learned the hard way that written words, such as emails and quotes, lose much of their meaning because the tone, non-verbal, context, and a lot of other cues are not there.”
Yes, because phrases like “I feel betrayed by the braves” and “I don’t like it, but I don’t make out the lineup” are totally open for interpretation. Tone makes all the difference in the world, right?
Herschel Talker
July 7th, 2009
4:58 pm
dogsbrekky – if you can get something for them, even some prospects, you can rare up for another go round next year or in 2011. Time to rebuild for next year and beyond. Let’s train wreck the rest of the year but get some guys who can help us starting next year.
McLouth of the South
July 7th, 2009
4:58 pm
And Larry, nobody cares about your BS either. IQ? Are you serious? Success is measured in money and honeys in my book. And I never even had my IQ tested!
PWHjort
July 7th, 2009
4:58 pm
Steve from OH,
Just ignore Mr. Lentz. He’s
likea little kid with attention. Give him an inch he’ll take a mile.brent a.
July 7th, 2009
4:58 pm
Zambrano tonight? Boosh!
StingerSplash
July 7th, 2009
4:59 pm
The lineup is Chipper-less. And punch-less. And tooth-less. And love-less.
GA batting third. Did Bobby tire of him killing rallies in the second inning and wanted to try him at killing rallies in the first inning? (Prado has played very well of late. I hope he can keep it up. Not very sure of that, but I hope he can. Does anyone realize Prado is the team leader in doubles? But GA? That .279 average is a mystery, and I don’t think he can keep that up. Do you also realize he’s walked 10 times? 10! David Ross, in less than half the at-bats, has 14. And even Jordan Schafer had 27 BBs before exiting stage left. That, and GA’s defensive skills are deteriorating rapidly.)
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
4:59 pm
beekay…………I think that your posting at 4:37pm broke my record for length. The nerve, lol.
McLouth of the South……….I’ll bite. How does “prayer” work? What is the purpose of “prayer”? Are longer “prayers” more effective than shorter ones? Or does god weigh how eloquent a “prayer” is? What determines whether god answers a “prayer”? If a person “prays” and god answers it, then I’ve heard people say “god is good”. If god doesnt answer a “prayer”, then people will say “it wasnt in god’s will”. So if something was in “god’s will” yet a person didnt pray for it, does that mean that god will “change his will”? If something wasnt in “god’s will” and a person prays for it, what determines if god will change his mind? People say “have faith”, but what exactly does that mean? I feel that these are valid questions concerning “prayer”. To me, it seems that it doesnt matter whether a person “prays” or not. What is going to happen, is going to happen whether a person “prays” or not.
Carol
July 7th, 2009
4:59 pm
WOW.. Larry ..are you smart or what !!! Smart A..!!?? anyway..
Paul has fun…
But anyway…Braves need to liven up..or they’re out..!!??
whatever..!!
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
5:00 pm
Chop Chop–
That was one of the best funniest page I ever seens ever.
TennesseePaul
July 7th, 2009
5:00 pm
Conrad is in there. I like this kid.
Hell Yeah
July 7th, 2009
5:01 pm
Kimbo Slice is horrible.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
5:01 pm
Success is measured in money and honeys in my book. McLouth of the South
That’s an interesting philosophy.
Duder
July 7th, 2009
5:02 pm
That lineup will be lucky to get a freakin hit tonight. What a joke. Is it time for the Falcons yet?
McLouth of the South
July 7th, 2009
5:02 pm
Paul, do my posts sound like a devout Christian to you? I don’t give a damn whay you or anybody else believes. Just get the hell away! Nobody likes your BS, your long-winded posts, your calling everyone “MORONS” when you clearly qualify in your own right. I am DONE now. Just go the hell away!!!
Larry
July 7th, 2009
5:03 pm
Just in…Chipper’s out of the lineup due to an ingrown knee hair!
Really now, how hard is it to get up every day at mid morning, eat, go to the park, eat, warm up before a game, filed maybe 3-4 balls and throw to first during a game, and walk out to the batter’s box and swing a bat 4-5 times a game, eat, and then retire for the evening in a luxury hotel?
Never have I seen such a well conditioned athlete as Chipper Jones miss so many games for the greatest assortment of reasons on earth, and especially when his team needs him the most!
Let’s please trade this unreliable, hypochondriac to someone, anyone, and get some players in here that actually want to earn their millions.
And, to boot, old Bobby has reinserted the King of Hacks, Mr. Francoeur!
Oh joy!
Carol
July 7th, 2009
5:03 pm
Francoeur…Blah !!
Conrad !!??..ok..!!
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
5:03 pm
Chipper has to rest sometimes, you guys. He’s an old man now.
BL
July 7th, 2009
5:04 pm
RHR
Maybe if you never missed a 400 plus days(games) of work, started to struggle, and then got demoted in a meeting in the equipment room after the game you wouldn’t be the happiest guy either. I really wish the braves would do something so everyone would realize how flawed we really are even without JF (as we have seen in the last three games).
Oh and the guy that looked like JF at the plate last night(aggressive swings early, double play balls), he’s in the 3 hole tonight. Goooooo Braves!
Phil Wellman
July 7th, 2009
5:04 pm
Here’s to Francoeur getting a couple hits tonight…Im calling a long-bomb…
brent a.
July 7th, 2009
5:04 pm
N8 makes a very good, common-sense driven point about payroll.
Plus, Wren also said something about looking at each deal on a case-by-case basis.
That said, I don’t think that “payroll” is really the Braves biggest issue.
Misallocation of funds, though, may be.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
5:04 pm
Success is measured in money and honeys in my book.
Well, I’ve got $14 in my pocket and two bottles of honey in my fridge. [Borat voice] Very nice!
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
5:05 pm
spectator – I chortled so hard I kicked my dog from 5 feet
Please read anything of value in terms of valuing MLB talent and you will see where Mr Frenchy rates versus McCann and Chipper
1. One of the players rates in the bottom 10 worst regular starters in MLB since mid 2007
2. One rates as the best hitting catcher since 2006 and
3. One has the 2nd best OPS in MLB since 2007
McFann O
July 7th, 2009
5:05 pm
Roman Gal–
I know what you mean…Matt Diaz’s is my favorite so far…Nate’s, Timmy’s, and JJ’s are pretty funny, too…
I did like that he thinks his teammates should know that he could probably beat them up.
Yeah, that was good…maybe he should prove it…
I bet his Tommy Hanson questions are similar to what McCann had to go through with Francoeur, too.
Probably. That would be annoying.
Thanks for the lineup, Chief.
Ya know, sometimes when guys are struggling Bobby moves them down in the order…
Cheese
July 7th, 2009
5:05 pm
What about a trade btw Blue Jays and Braves
To Jays: Vasquez, Frenchy, Escobar
To Braves: Holladay, Scutaro, Rios
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
5:06 pm
Is it time for the Falcons yet?
No, but I’m sure there’s a summer junior-cheerleading camp you could go watch to pass the time.
ncscoots
July 7th, 2009
5:07 pm
Really now, how hard is it to get up every day at mid morning, eat, go to the park, eat, warm up before a game, filed maybe 3-4 balls and throw to first during a game, and walk out to the batter’s box and swing a bat 4-5 times a game, eat, and then retire for the evening in a luxury hotel?
Dude, hope you know more about surgery than baseball. Your IQ slipped a few points, there, I guess.
Frankie Knuckles
July 7th, 2009
5:07 pm
God D**n. Why does he keep trotting Francoeur out there? Why on Gods green earth? Why? He was so close to completing the break-up. Bobby its always easiest with a clean break. Just turn your back and walk away man.
Pennski
July 7th, 2009
5:07 pm
Cheese, why on earth would the jays take that trade? and didn’t you hear the Braves can’t take on payroll, which is what they would be doing w/ that. come on man, use your head.
Bravelee
July 7th, 2009
5:08 pm
DOB,
All we need is one power hitter. My mind continually comes to Adam Dunn? What do you think our chance of landing him are considering his salary? I would hate to lose Vazquez but his salary being gone might offset taking on Dunn’s salary?
On a side note, I presume there is no way we are going to see Freeman or Heyward in the ATL anytime soon are we?
Coach (Moon Pie, Anyone?)
July 7th, 2009
5:08 pm
BOOOO
MattyRoss
July 7th, 2009
5:08 pm
swap vazquez for hanson and JP might not hang up on you immediately, cheese. no way they trade away halladay just to add vazquez.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
5:08 pm
Dude, hope you know more about surgery than baseball
I’m guessing that’s a negatory, Colonel.
DAP
July 7th, 2009
5:09 pm
spectatorIt is amazing how the baseball “know nothings” on this blog have decided that the Braves big problem is Francoeur. Are you aware that he and your hero McCann have the same number of RBI? Why not trade McCann?
its funny that you would insinuate that other might not know much about the game of baseball when your post shows that you clearly dont.
first of all, brian mccann has 64 fewer at bats than jeff because of being DLed for a bit and getting plenty of days off because he is a catcher. you think that might contribute to RBI totals? plus, RBI totals can be skewed if there are always people on base for you. well, jeff bats lower than brian, so maybe jeff has so many RBI because brian is busy getting on base for him? runners not being on base when he gets hits is not his fault, its the fault of the guys not getting on base.
Necromancer
July 7th, 2009
5:09 pm
The Braves need a transfusion…
Mixxo
July 7th, 2009
5:09 pm
Need to get to Zambrano early, get in his head…..he’ll fall apart. Happens every time.
Chipper hasn’t looked “good” for days now. Pretty obvious he’s been playing hurt.
beekay
July 7th, 2009
5:09 pm
I’ve been a Braves fan since the 70’s. What happened to the days that you supported the players when they were down. I remember rooting for those crappy teams with crappy players. We didn’t have cable so I had to pick up the scores from the morning paper…. back then if someone made fun of one of the Braves you always defended them. It didn’t matter if they were scrubs like Andres Thomas,Bruce Bennedict, Ken Oberkfell, Glenn Hubbard, Mcmurtry, Camp , Mahler, Terry Harper, Claudell W.. Pocoroba,etc, etc. It was your team and no matter how much the guy sucked you rooted for him and hung with him. You guys need to give this Frenchy thing a rest. He is a Brave so support him. If we ship him out then boo the hell out of him but until then shut up and see if he can turn it around!!
Shamus Thacker
July 7th, 2009
5:10 pm
Bobby needs a Francoeur intervention.
McFann O
July 7th, 2009
5:10 pm
RHR–
Maybe now that the Blog about McCann being one of the greatest catchers ever is no longer in the “Recent Posts” column, we can expect a breakout…?
Coach (Moon Pie, Anyone?)
July 7th, 2009
5:10 pm
Interesting. My one comment keeps getting blocked?
monty
July 7th, 2009
5:11 pm
“money and honeys”
That’s classic! What are you, in a heavy-metal band or something?
Dale Murphy's Law
July 7th, 2009
5:11 pm
Mark Bowman is a shill for the Braves first, MLB second, and a journalist fourth. The notion that he squashes any talk of an Escobar trade speaks directly to holding the company line regarding secrecy.
You knew Escobar was a bad “manzana” (”apple”) when he refused to play second because the pivot on a DP turn would place his left knee in danger (poor sissy). He is a prima donna playing for an organization that does not tolerate such types. Hell, even Gary Sheffield behaved himself the one year he played for the Braves, for crying out loud!
Don’t use chemo on this cancer; cut him out! Ship him off to someone who thinks they can rehab this head case. Same with Jeffy Francoeur; he doesn’t like to sit on the bench because he thinks his life is supposed to be like Parkview? Sh!t-can his a$$ and ship him off to any MLB Siberia, where he can get all the play time “widdoh Fwenchy wants”.
glord
July 7th, 2009
5:12 pm
“What track record, LOL? Hey, there’s no doubt that Diaz should be starting instead of Francoeur, but let’s not get carried away. So far, Diaz’s “track record” is that he hasn’t done as well when given a regular’s appearances. Some of the swings last night to which you alluded might be the reason, ya think?”
What track record? The track record that says he is a lifetime .330 hitter in the major leagues. The track record that says he has a lifetime .802 OPS.
Oh I forgot Matt cant play because because he cant hit RH pitching right? Lets put that to rest right now shall we.
Matt Diaz against RH pitching this year -
.260 ave 787 OPS
Francouer against RH pitching –
.222 ave with a .575 OPS.
By all means we better get Jeffy back in there with his .575 OPS against right handers because Bobby says Matt can’t hit Righties.
.575 OPS? Are you freaking kidding me. I’ll take my chances with “Richard Simmons” against the righties instead of Jeffy.
Shamus Thacker
July 7th, 2009
5:12 pm
“”Interesting. My one comment keeps getting blocked?”"
There is a Gawd!
Coach (Moon Pie, Anyone?)
July 7th, 2009
5:12 pm
F U
O’Brien. I hate censorship and your feeble attempts at attempting to discriminate. Racism blows and so do you!
RHR
July 7th, 2009
5:12 pm
Is BL an abbreviation for Brother in law?
Anyway, I do like how everyone is throwing in the towel already and they haven’t even finished BP. Hey, sometimes a jinx works just as good as DOB’s curse.
Go Francoeur and them!
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
5:12 pm
ncscoots – did I get Robert mixed up with Larry “the lounge lizard’
I thought Robert was the angry, hatred filled surgeon whereas it was Larry all along
I apologise Robert, you are just a drongo, Larry ….. you are a hateful drongo and I thank god (oops Paul Lentz will torch me for using the maker in contextx) that you DID NOT OPERATE ON MY malignant astrocytoma
(Yes Larry, better run for that medical seacrh to see what it is I am talking about, hey hero)
No one likes Coach
July 7th, 2009
5:12 pm
Interesting. My one comment keeps getting blocked? – Coach
Doesn’t that tell you something?
glord
July 7th, 2009
5:13 pm
Sorry I meant .3oo lifetime hitter.
Chop Chop
July 7th, 2009
5:13 pm
I’m glad that Larry and Paul Lentz have deemed this blog worthy of their presence. Quite frankly, we need the intellectual nourishment and edification that these two gallant men provide.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
5:13 pm
O’Brien. I hate censorship and your feeble attempts at attempting to discriminate. Racism blows and so do you!
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brent a.
July 7th, 2009
5:14 pm
Who ever made fun of Claudell Washington?
Willy Wally
July 7th, 2009
5:14 pm
Just when I feared that “My IQ is ###” might never been seen on the blog ever again, there comes a douchebag shamelessly whipping out his inflated IQ.
Shamus Thacker
July 7th, 2009
5:14 pm
“money and honeys”
That’s classic! What are you, in a heavy-metal band or something?
He’s a pimp.
BL
July 7th, 2009
5:14 pm
That is even funnier than you thought because my full initials are BNL.
No one likes Coach
July 7th, 2009
5:14 pm
What type of person do you think Cooch reall is? Does he kick his dog when he goes home?
Necromancer
July 7th, 2009
5:14 pm
No one likes Coach
What about a No one likes Paul Lentz club?
BL
July 7th, 2009
5:15 pm
And that is not what they stand for
18 Wheels of Love
July 7th, 2009
5:16 pm
These pretzels are making me thirsty
Dale Murphy's Law
July 7th, 2009
5:16 pm
Beekay, you miss the point. All those guys you mentioned may not have been All-Stars, but I remember them, and they played the game the best they could, and they never talked garbage in the papers when they were going south (like Francoeur) or mangled the clubhouse chemistry (like Escobar).
Hell, I loved those 70’s Braves too: like Marty Perez, Mike Lum, Frank Tepedino, Chuck Goggins, Roric Harrison, Carl Morton, Adrian Devine. . .
FEAR
July 7th, 2009
5:18 pm
You guys still watching this team?
ncscoots
July 7th, 2009
5:18 pm
Just when I feared that “My IQ is ###” might never been seen on the blog ever again, there comes a douchebag shamelessly whipping out his inflated IQ.
Yeah, but…I mean, there’s some upside to that. You might have had to read three or four posts to realize he’s a numbletard, had he not given us that post. Time saved, decision made; it’s all good.
NO FEAR
July 7th, 2009
5:18 pm
Yes
RHR
July 7th, 2009
5:19 pm
McFann, at this point all we can do is hope since DOB won’t play along.
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
5:19 pm
Paul – we have a saying where I came from which will not be repeated on a public blog
BUT
I cannot believe you wrote what you just wrote (is that good English, anyone, anyone)
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
5:19 pm
Larry……..great posting at 5:12pm. I’d much rather have Diaz bat against right handers than Jeff Francoeur.
I’m watching PTI on ESPN and they panelists were “selling” on the topic of “the Phillies running away with the NL East”. They like the Braves pitching and feel that the Braves will stay in the race.
Dale Murphy's Law
July 7th, 2009
5:20 pm
So much for the “never discuss religion and politics in mixed company” axiom. . .
njbraves
July 7th, 2009
5:20 pm
I have to say, I think the blog has officially lost it’s collective mind over the last two days. Between the last two blogs I have read some of the dumbest stuff ever written, not only about baseball, but also about life in general. What the hell is wrong with you people?
Horner's Corner
July 7th, 2009
5:21 pm
The only thing worse than reading a post by Paul Lentz is reading a post by someone who claims that they will never read another Paul Lentz post.
McLouth of the South
July 7th, 2009
5:21 pm
Don’t make me bitchslap you Shamus…
njbraves
July 7th, 2009
5:21 pm
Lentz…just go away. You know nothing and bring zero to the table.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
5:22 pm
If I were Toronto I would seriously consider any team that wants Halladay to take Vernon Wells as well. There is no way someone will take Wells on their own, and in order to compete, Toronto needs to get rid of that contract.
Frankie Knuckles
July 7th, 2009
5:22 pm
Shamus,
Tell me a Cox/Francouer Intervention spoof wouldn’t be funny. Imagine Cox sitting there holding the lineup card, hand shaking, sweating, while Francouer is sitting next to Bobby with his hand on his shoulder nodding reassuringly. Bobby’s road to recovery will not be an easy one.
Dale Murphy's Law
July 7th, 2009
5:22 pm
Njbraves: ROTFLMAO!!!
Zach Galifinakis
July 7th, 2009
5:22 pm
When you look like me, it’s hard to get a table for one at Chuck E. Cheese.
Jake W.
July 7th, 2009
5:22 pm
Oh Great, Zambrano is pitching against Vazquez. Here’s hoping Javy doesn’t hang him one. The Braves against good hitting pitchers just do not fare well.
BravesGrrrl
July 7th, 2009
5:22 pm
Roman Gal – 37 is not old.
RHR
July 7th, 2009
5:23 pm
Full moon, jersey. I know some people don’t believe in that but I’ve spent enough time in ER’s to know that people lose their damn minds 50 times more when its a full moon. More car accidents, more murders, more babies born, more domestic cases, and apparently, more internet time at the nut house.
New Jowseyyyyyyyyyyyyyy is Hell
July 7th, 2009
5:23 pm
njbraves – and on the 8th day god created the garbage dump of the world
and hundreds of thousands of years later they named it “New Jersey”
Lew
July 7th, 2009
5:24 pm
Yopu know what? There’s no reasoning with someone who DOESN’T believe in something, either. Fanatics on either end of the marker are equally as anal and unwilling to see another point of view.
NO FEAR
July 7th, 2009
5:25 pm
“”Lentz…just go away. You know nothing and bring zero to the table.”"
Yeah! That’s MY job!!!
Mixxo
July 7th, 2009
5:25 pm
You guys still watching this team? – FEAR
Damn right! Every chance I get, all 27 outs …….until we’re mathematically eliminated. Been that way since ‘73 or so.
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
5:25 pm
ncscoots…………I understand that you are handicapped by your ADD. It makes sense why you cant understand any posting that is longer than 2 sentences.
dogsbrekky………..I have not problem with putting myself out there. When one jumps in the water, one cant complain about “getting wet”.
Dale Murphy's Law
July 7th, 2009
5:25 pm
Hey, njbraves: exhibit A-100 is the post @ 5:23. I guess middle school broke out in this blog.
njbraves
July 7th, 2009
5:26 pm
wow…Jersey joke…very original..good for you little buddy.
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
5:26 pm
RHR – yes the ex missus is an ER nurse and she used to go off around full moon time because of the wack jobs that do crazy things at that time…
you know … rock stars with beer bottles in unsightly places
rock stars hanging themsleves whilst getting off
yada yada yada
18 Wheels of Love
July 7th, 2009
5:26 pm
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N8
July 7th, 2009
5:26 pm
“They like the Braves pitching and feel that the Braves will stay in the race.”
Well of course the Braves pitching will keep them in the race. It has to this point. But until the offense gets fixed (IE: new players in the lineup), or gets off their asses, nothing will change.
We had our window last week, and I suspect without major changes for the better, that 2 game defecit is as small as its going to get.
Then (as DOB kind of states), the lack of offense will take it’s toll on the pitching. So, in about 3-4 weeks, we will fall into a major tailspin. Just like last year.
Only so long that the bullpen and arms in the rotation can keep it up.
If no major moves are made, this team will finish with at least 90 losses, despite the fine pitching. With or without Vazquez.
A loss, is a loss, is a loss. Doesn’t matter if we lose 3-2 or 9-2. As Vazquez’s losing record shows. Even good pitchers can lose on bad teams, and this IS a bad team, despite the very good, all around pitching.
Shamus Thacker
July 7th, 2009
5:27 pm
LMAO Knuckles
Cooper S
July 7th, 2009
5:27 pm
New Jowsey,
“and hundreds of thousands of years later they named it “New Jersey””
More like several billion years later
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
5:27 pm
Larry – concerning your feelings for McLouth of the South
“Not that there is anything wrong with that”
ncscoots
July 7th, 2009
5:28 pm
Hey, if you’re a guy sitting in some woman’s home, and she has one of those enormously irritating little ankle-biters running around, yapping at you, and in general just making you wonder why the heck are you dating THIS wahine, what do you do?
Do you keep yelling at the dog, kicking the little sucker, and giving him the attention he’s demanding? No, you do not. You ignore that little pest, and concentrate on the wahine.
Try doing the same with The Three Stooges (Larry, Jared, and Lentz). And, by the way, they ain’t the wahine.
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
July 7th, 2009
5:28 pm
Dale Murphy’s Law,
For the most part, those ’70s and ’80s Braves were losers. Lovable losers, perhaps, but losers nonetheless. Hubbard and Oberkfell and Claudell were on a couple of decent squads, but again, the Braves didn’t exactly set the world on fire during that era.
N8
July 7th, 2009
5:28 pm
Hey Larry, as a fellow Christian, let me be the first (or maybe I’m the 865th to do so), to tell you to STFU.
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
5:29 pm
I play poker and get a chuckle when people pray at the poker tables for “god to help them hit their hands”, lol. I played on Sunday at the Rio Casino one Day 1C of the Main Event of the World Series of Poker. I hear a player at another table “praying to Jesus for his hand to hold up”, lol.
By the way, I survived my Day 1 with a decent stack. I play tomorrow in Day 2B. Can you guys please “pray for me” so I can make it to Day 3, lol.
forget the curveball Ricky
July 7th, 2009
5:30 pm
what the hell kind of lineup is that?
glad i wont be able to see this sh_tshow
Dale Murphy's Law
July 7th, 2009
5:30 pm
A message to Frank Wren (and JS behind the curtain): DO NOT TRADE ANY OF YOUR PITCHING, NOW, OR THIS WINTER!!! TRADE ESCOBAR AND FRANCOEUR AND YOU WILL BE ALRIGHT. RID YOUR CLUBHOUSE OF THE MALINGERERS!
beekay
July 7th, 2009
5:30 pm
Dale Murphys law
There were bozos like Pascaul Perez, Willie Montanez etc that had problems, even Bob Horner. My point is that Frenchy plays hard, Kelly plays hard and while you can boo and yell at them, they still are on our team. The team that we watch every stinkin night. Some people on the blog want these guys to get hurt and call them out like they are criminals. I say if they are cut or traded than have at it but while they wear the Braves uniform rally behind them.
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
5:30 pm
Am I a racist cause I hate New Jersey as a place
wawel78
July 7th, 2009
5:31 pm
DOB – any reason given for Franceour being in the lineup? I don’t want to get into this shouting match on the blog but WOW, I can’t tell you how disappointed I was to see that.
It’s tough to root for a team when you don’t even feel they’re putting the best 8 out there every night.
Vinings Jim
July 7th, 2009
5:31 pm
18 Wheels of Love – you left out SCROLL DOWN several times
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
5:32 pm
Paul Lentz – there, now we are talking……………poker
Jeff Lissandro is a good pal of mine from Perth.
My mum tells me he won 3 events at WSOP 2009. Guy is the Pujols os pro poker……….
Shamus Thacker
July 7th, 2009
5:32 pm
Am I a racist cause I hate New Jersey as a place
You’re a Stateist
njbraves
July 7th, 2009
5:32 pm
I know we all can’t stand Jeff, but he sat out three games and they lost anyway.
Horner's Corner
July 7th, 2009
5:32 pm
Paul (5:16 post)
The comment, “Yet on the West Coast, many gays go to church…” is about as vague an argument as I have ever seen. But you’re right and that’s why I’m an East Coast gay, you won’t catch me hangin’ with those religious queers on the West Sieeed!
cabravesfan
July 7th, 2009
5:33 pm
VJ-
“cooking dinner” huh? I see how it is…
THWG
July 7th, 2009
5:33 pm
Sorry Larry, Paul has no right to discuss his political (or religious) beliefs on this BASEBALL blog. Please don’t give me any first amendment garbage, either. He has a right to be a “MORON” and to share his “MORONIC” beliefs elsewhere, just not on this BASEBALL blog.
Dale Murphy's Law
July 7th, 2009
5:34 pm
Right on, P-Blues. My buddy in math class and I were berzerker Braves’ fans. Yeah, we made Rick Matula ERA jokes during Geometry, but we loved losing with the Braves more than winning with any other team in the world.
And 1982?
Them was the days, m’boy.
Bravetiger
July 7th, 2009
5:35 pm
Article on MLB.com that the Toronto GM would at least listen if someone wanted to dangle a trade offer for Halladay. Braves need to offer Francoeur/Vazquez/Anderson/Schafer/one or two more for Halladay and Lind. Braves could put Lind in LF, McLouth in CF and Diaz in RF. Would at least add some power in OF with Lind.
N8
July 7th, 2009
5:35 pm
I don’t have a problem wit praying in sports. If that makes a particular athlete feel better, fine by me.
But I’ve always been confused by the fact that so many champions or athletes with success thank god, etc…
Yet those same athletes don’t blame god when they fail? Why is that?
Like Bobby Cox, shouldn’t it go both ways? LOL!
That is as far as I’ll take religion on the blog as it pertains to athletes. Anything beyond, don’t bother replying because I won’t respond.
Mixxo
July 7th, 2009
5:36 pm
Am I a racist cause I hate New Jersey as a place – dogsbrekky
Dunno…..am I one for hatin’ thugs?
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
5:36 pm
37 is not old.
37 may not be old, but Chipper is old and fragile.
Fillies Feeling Frightfully Philharmonic
July 7th, 2009
5:36 pm
OUR pitching sucks but is statistically proven to work when our avergae offense gets OPS >>> 800
The sad Braves brothers put so much pressure on ALL their pitching that even when they have an okay outing (JJ last night) it looks so much worse because the offense is full of piddly lil biatches…
Paul Lentz – there is a god, apparently downunder they believe he played Australian Football for a team called Geelong see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Ablett
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
5:36 pm
dogsbrekky……….Jeff Lisandro is simply on a roll. I played in a few of the other bracelet events and it seems like he makes a deep run in most of the tournaments he plays in. There are a lot of celebrities who played in the Main Event.
Yesterday, Jordon Farmar, point guard for the Los Angeles, survived yesterday to make it to Day 2B tomorrow. Jason Alexander from Seinfield, is playing today in Day 2A.
Lew
July 7th, 2009
5:37 pm
Francoeur sat for three games and we lost them all. I tell you, it’s the curse of the Turkey Shorts. Trade Francoeur and we’re doomed. Besides, he performs an important function- He diverts bloggers’ attention from all the other players.
THWG
July 7th, 2009
5:38 pm
I’d say 37 is old for baseball, especially a 3B. Unless of course if you throw a knuckleball. In that case, 47 isn’t even that old.
Piedmont Blues (ex-BFIR)
July 7th, 2009
5:39 pm
So long as the Braves are still treading water while remaining within striking distance of first place we’ll have to endure posts about the First Amendment by people who have no idea what it means … and talk about religion.
Are you ready for some football?
Vinings Jim
July 7th, 2009
5:39 pm
CBF – you’ll understand in a moment – forgive the spelling of California
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
5:41 pm
N8……….I agree with your posting about never hearing an athlete blame god for losing. For once, I would LOVE to hear an athlete who lost a championship or is going through a slump say, “Screw you god……I work hard, practice, prepare myself, pray, give you glory……..and THIS is what I get in return?”.
Dale Murphy's Law
July 7th, 2009
5:41 pm
Beekay, it’s a game to us, and I wish no harm on anyone, especially after what happened to Steve McNair. Yet, Montañez was an eccentric and Pascual is still riding in circles on the 95 beltway; they’re still better pros than Francoeur and (especially) Escobar.
I love the Braves because they’ve acted right for the most part since 1991 – and even before; it’s a class organization. I am proud to be a Braves fan exactly because we don’t tolerate the likes of Francoeur and Escobar. We are not the Raiders, or hell, the Yankees for that matter. I’d rather lose with class than win with a zoo-ful of reprobates and knuckle-draggers who diminish your city by mere association.
Chop Chop
July 7th, 2009
5:41 pm
Paul Lentz,
Is your real name Paul Lentz? I know some people like to make up first and last names. Contrary to what some may think, my given name isn’t Chop Chop.
Horner's Corner
July 7th, 2009
5:41 pm
Hey Lew, ya think Frenchy could simply lone his Turkey panties to someone else to wear?
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
5:42 pm
Paul Lentz – yes Lissandro has been on “a roll” as you call it for 10 years where he has earned more than a millsky each year as a cash game player
I know many of the “name pro” poker players having lived between NY and Vegas for many years….
In the case of Jeff, you have the bonafide thing
then again tournies rely on a lot of luck and stat variance
La Jolla Dawg
July 7th, 2009
5:42 pm
I hope this blog doesn’t serve as a jinx when the Braves do arrive here in early August. I have my tickets and look forward to the winning ways (against the Padres) continuing.
Horner's Corner
July 7th, 2009
5:43 pm
Paul-
I have to admit, I would love to see that as well!
PWHjort
July 7th, 2009
5:43 pm
18 Wheels,
That’s pretty much right. P.S. Acquiring Patterson’s solo record right now.
Epinephrine
July 7th, 2009
5:44 pm
Well McCann actually dominates Zambrano, so this could be a good break for the Bravos. He probably would have sat in the afternoon game tomorrow.
NORRIS
July 7th, 2009
5:44 pm
Paul Lentz you sir are very weird. You made a statement that the world would be better without religion. You do know that it was becuase of freedom of religion that we even settled here in the United States. Duh… Maybe you would have been more pleased if we had stayed in bondage.
Liberty or Tierany. As Mark Levin says…you decide.
anyways, on to the braves. Frank Wren said he didnt see any significant change in the pay roll.
That means we wont be making any moves. So much for this year. We might need to just watch the food channell…
cabravesfan
July 7th, 2009
5:44 pm
VJ-
An “S”? Really? I am wounded!
sal governale
July 7th, 2009
5:44 pm
Nice lineup, Douche Cox. How do you cave to Frenchy’s little temper tantrum yesterday? That’s the kind of “leadership” that has the Braves in 4th place in the NL Least.
Diaz is in a 13 for 25, but Frenchy’s infield single last night made him 1 for his last 9, time to get his “hot hand” back in the batting order! The Cubs should do the right thing and spot the Braves 2 runs to compensate for their mentally handicapped manager.
MATT_IN_SC
July 7th, 2009
5:45 pm
DOB, just a day off for chipper right?…no injury i hope
LSU
July 7th, 2009
5:45 pm
Can David Ross play 1st base? He really needs to be able to.
Put Frenchy back in the lineup. He’s probably so p*ssed that he may actually hit the ball.
Someone needs to tell Chipper & B-Mac that they’re a huge part of the Braves problem lately.
I don’t get the Braves on TV here in Baton Rouge, do the Braves have any cute 18+ year old ball girls?
Are you Braves bloggers going to be jealous of me when football starts?
Eware
July 7th, 2009
5:46 pm
Page 3 of this blog might be the worst in history. We should delete it and pretend it never happened.
Let’s talk BBQ. Mmmmm, Rendezvous.
beekay
July 7th, 2009
5:46 pm
DMLAW
Fair enough. I still think Frenchy is playing hard, he just is thinking too darn much. KJ plays as hard as anyone in the league and I agree he should have been benched as well. Esco is still young and immature. He is a helluva a talent and I think Bobby is forcing him to grow up or his ass will be shipped out. I just think people go a bit overboard with the criticism of these guys. Lets root for a strong second half…I don’t want Corey Hart as my RF, I’d rather have a resurging Frenchy
Dale Murphy's Law
July 7th, 2009
5:46 pm
Sal: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
AlabamaBrave
July 7th, 2009
5:48 pm
Sal: Hilarious!
Salamander
July 7th, 2009
5:48 pm
From the previous blog…
Larry:
I knew it…I just new it! A bleeding heart liberal who embraces(idolizes) the liberal arts major media types.
Did you win the lottery to attend the pervert Jacko’s services?
Don’t assume that you know my political persuasion simply because I’m concerned about the anthropogenic removal of wildlife. That doesn’t mean I’m liberal or conservative – I’m simply interested in what’s happening to the world outside of our comfortable American lives.
For the record (because YOU brought it up): I can’t stand the attention Jackson’s death is receiving. There is actual news to report on, but you wouldn’t know it from the media reaction to this guy over the past week.
Necromancer
July 7th, 2009
5:49 pm
Paul Lentz is real. A few weeks back, he mentioned he lived in the Bay Area or something like that.
I got on Facebook and did a search, and sure enough, there was “Paul Lentz” in San Francisco.
Needless to say, there is a very good reason he talks so much inane crap.
The guy looks like a baby do do bird!
Dale Murphy's Law
July 7th, 2009
5:49 pm
But Beekay, you trip over your own point. I like KJ exactly because he acts right. He’s slumping, but he’s not in the AJC whining about a lack of playing time. Instead, he’s at G-nett trying to get his stroke back. What the hell has Francoeur ever won to merit kid-glove treatment. Trade the vermin, keep the class, I say.
Dies Irae
July 7th, 2009
5:50 pm
Typical Cox style – Keep trying to use a broken piece for months and years on end, thereby ruining the team. Then, out of the blue, get sick of it, hee haw a few times, and throw the piece away. But never ever consider trying to FIX the piece. No, that would require brains and logic (ROBERT)
you need to go sit on the toilet and never get off dude
Bobby's Cox
July 7th, 2009
5:50 pm
I’ve been a Braves fan since the 70’s. What happened to the days that you supported the players when they were down
Beekay,
I turn around and ask the same question upon you. What happened to the day where a player supported his manager? When a struggling player admitted as much and said (no, really mean it) “I’m struggling so Bobby is giving me time to rest, clear my head, regroup. I would like to be out there, but I’m not playing well enough and am not helping the team right now….”
Instead, what we have today are a bunch of arrogant, money hoarding, a-holes like Francouer who think their respective teams owe them the kings ransom because they were God’s gift in high school and their 1st season and a half of big club action. Unfortunately, sports is a what have you done for me lately form of entertainment, and this sport, the sport that ran even Babe Ruth off it’s groomed fields, will do the same to anyone, especially a guy that has a .277 OBP, .a .342 SLG%, and kills every once of his bat to diminish every ounce of momentum his offense tries to eek out over a stretch of 9 innings of ball.
Am I supposed to be supportive of that? Maybe, and I have. But when so-called “player” shows his disgust by not being in the lineup and hints that he liked to be moved so he can continue his lame attempts at being a successful team player for another club who will be less forgiving than his home town team, then I am NOT going to be supportive of that individual. After all, with his performance and his lame excuse of not playing, he is after all, an individual in this fans eyes. I could care less at supporting that individual.
The last I checked, you are NOT guaranteed playing time on a Major League roster. I have been a huge supporter of Martin Prado and have long supported his case for playing time. I believe he deserves till the end of the season, and if fails to help the team win ballgames over the next 79 games, then I will be not be as supportive as Martin as I have been. He has not guaranteed, nor has any other major leaguer guaranteed the right to play 162 a year. You slip in your performance, you deserve to get benched. Get it? Francouer does not, and he is lucky he has a manager that does not as well.
Phil Wellman
July 7th, 2009
5:51 pm
Francouer….
…I know everyone’s thinking the same thing
NORRIS
July 7th, 2009
5:51 pm
We need some offense tonight. When was the last time we put up big numbers like philly did last night. we need a laugher for a change. Our guys could use the mental breather.
Train Wreck Bystander
July 7th, 2009
5:52 pm
Transfusion transfusion
Oh nurse I’m gonna make a new resolution
I’m never never never gonna speed again
Put a gallon in me Alan
Nova Scotia Steve
July 7th, 2009
5:52 pm
and maybe Arby’s…but who isn’t thinking Arby’s these days
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
5:52 pm
I have a question about your (USA) education system
Does anyone at LSU actually study anything considered academic or maybe even artistic
Dale Murphy's Law
July 7th, 2009
5:52 pm
Bobby’s Cox: clap-clap-clap-clap-clap-clap-clap-clap!!!
Dale Murphy's Law
July 7th, 2009
5:53 pm
m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m-m – Arby’s (luv dem potato cakes)
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
5:53 pm
dogsbrekky……………no doubt Jeff Lissandro has been on a roll for a number of years. However he had a lot of heartbreak at the World Series of Poker until a year ago when he won his first bracelet. This year he has been on fire.
You are correct, avoiding bad luck is a big thing in tournament poker. Whereas in cash games, you can always rebuy and as long as you play well, you’ll come out ahead. However, in tournaments, you can go through stretches where you dont win anything.
On Sunday, I had a key hand that helped me build a decent stack. I had pocket aces and another person had ace king. The flop came A-K-K. Needless-to-say, all the money went in and I was able to double up. A few hands later, I saw a guy with pocket aces lose to pocket kings when the board came A-K-3-K-7. Both players flop a set, on the turn one player gets full house while the other gets quads, lol. I’m glad I didnt have aces on that hand, lol.
Bobby's Cox
July 7th, 2009
5:54 pm
But Beekay, you trip over your own point. I like KJ exactly because he acts right
Exactly.
Dale Murphy's Law
July 7th, 2009
5:54 pm
Poker in the blog!
David..(Athens, AL)
July 7th, 2009
5:54 pm
18 wheels … that is what i do …. mostly skip just look for DOB or Carol …
Chop Chop
July 7th, 2009
5:55 pm
Paul Lentz,
Here’s the only reason I asked if that is your name:
You claim that you played on Day 1c of the WSOP. No one with your name appears on that day. In fact, no one with your name appears on any of the first days of the WSOP.
Here’s the link to the chip count from Day 1c of the WSOP. Ctrl+F made the search easy.
Now, I know I’ve just gone out of my way to prove that Paul Lentz is a bit of a fraud, but it just seems to me that he deserves it. He talks too much about things of which he knows too little.
N8
July 7th, 2009
5:56 pm
Paul, I’m not looking for somebody to say “screw you god”. But the general idea of your post is what I’m getting at.
What I’d rather see, is an athlete say, I’d like to thank god for giving me the natural ability to do what I do, but I’d like to thank my trainers, my cook, my doctors and my coaches for helping me be better prepared to compete today than the other guy. But in the end, I deserve credit for working harder than the next guy.
Some may think that is pompous, or would be arrogant. But ultimately, it is usually the reality of the situation. Those better prepared to battle, usually battle better.
Dale Murphy's Law
July 7th, 2009
5:56 pm
Only in this blog can gambling and religion mix. See? We can all get along. . .
McFann O
July 7th, 2009
5:57 pm
RHR at this point all we can do is hope since DOB won’t play along.
Yeah…
Epinephrine Well McCann actually dominates Zambrano, so this could be a good break for the Bravos.
That’s like what I said when the Braves faced Ian Snell, the Reds in GAB, Joe Blanton last week…
Was wrong every time. Although the rest of the Braves beat up on Blanton…
The pissed off BLOG
July 7th, 2009
5:58 pm
Paul Lentz, why are you bringing up this God shyt AGAIN, unprovoked? You are a supreme loser. If this “blog” were a real “room” where all of us were gathered…well, suffice it to say it would not be pretty. But leave it to a blog where you can hide behind the safety of your computer you sissy, and constantly run your mouth and call people morons. You are a douchebag loser, Lentz. And a coward. Only a coward runs their mouth all the time. Douche. You’re an internet “Macho” and a internet “erudite”. Stop talking about God you freaking loser. God, in this blog, is Hank Aaron, and Maddux is the Holy Spirit. And you are merely (if even) a brown, wet stain on Frenchy Undies.
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
5:58 pm
sal governale…………I agree with you. Diaz is hitting 13 for his last 25, yet Jeff Francoeur gets the start in right. Defies logic.
Necromancer………If I dont like someone (like you claim to not like me), I could care less about looking them up on Facebook.
N8
July 7th, 2009
5:59 pm
Strange, Chop Chop. When I “googled” you, I got an array of results.
Is that YOUR real name. As for me? My wife won’t let me legally change my name from Nathan to N8.
Don’t be so silly as to assume that any blogger would use their entire name on the blog.
That being said, now I’m curious too. LOL!
scottbravesfan
July 7th, 2009
5:59 pm
Well if the Braves are not going to add significant pay roll this year then I guess they should forget about getting any significant playoff revenue anytime soon. This team is going nowhere if they don’t add an outfield bad and they should just become sellers and see if we can get some prospects for some players.
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
5:59 pm
Mr Lentz – I have known Jeff since we were 17, I played daily at Bellagio with the “names” for many a year and am amused by tournament poker…. a world where they “crown a clown” but once a year to be the World Series Champion, much in the way the Miss USA winner is exalted..
Luckily nice guys like Chris “MONEY”, Fossilm, Hash and Icegate won to remove the world’s glaze from that conman trainwreck known as GOLD
FWIW though you had to love Jerry Yang’s win against the saddest bunch of LLLLLLLLLLLLL in the history of the sport…………….. Childs folding QQ face up on a 10 7, deuce flop
“PARTY on Wayne”
PWHjort
July 7th, 2009
6:00 pm
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9778206/Vazquez-has-too-much-value-for-Braves-to-move
Rick Matula Lives
July 7th, 2009
6:01 pm
Let’s party like it’s 1980!
Rick Matula Lives
July 7th, 2009
6:03 pm
PWH, sounds like a smart article. Yer not gonna git a sub-3.50 ERA and 200 innings with nearly 200 K’s for $11 million or less.
Il Cattivo
July 7th, 2009
6:03 pm
All this talk of Frenchie’s cursed turkey undershorts and New Jersey got me thinking.The sopranos and the braves have some parallels.
Think of the Braves as the Sopranos. I guess Chipper would be the de-facto leader of “the family”, Tony Soprano.Bobby Cox should be the leader, hence he is Corrado “junior” Soprano. (kinda can see the senility angle coming in already). Then Frenchie becomes the “Christopher Moltisanti” of the family. Chipper took him under his wing, tried getting him to learn the ways, but his attitude has gotten to him. Think of his brief demotion as the rehab. Chipper hasnt quite liked him the same since. He knows this isnt going to end alright and now that he is back to his old bad-swinging ways, Chipper will try to get him out. And once he does, just like with Tony, all this bad luck will be gone. Tony and his family will be back to winning ways. So who is Brian McCann in all this, you ask. I’m inclined to go with Silvio – silent, efficient and the consigliere. Just missing the pompadour hairstyle.
CorkylikesBeer
July 7th, 2009
6:04 pm
Dogs..do you still play? What limits did you play? I have played a few weeks at Belliago as well.
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
6:04 pm
GOD – Someone mentioned Gary Ablett before, the greatest Aussie Rules player EVERRRRRRRR
But they also omitted that the guy thought he was actually THE GOD………… ended up sadly with said hero in a cheap hotel room doing smack and the death of hisn 18 year old lady friend..
I say be careful if you use god’s name or value in vain or tarnish his might… karma is mighty strong !
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
6:05 pm
Chop Chop………..my real name is something that I will keep to myself. I have my own reasons why I use the screen name “Paul Lentz”, reasons I will keep to myself.
McFann O
July 7th, 2009
6:05 pm
Funny…I told Mom that Zambrano was pitching tonight back when he wasn’t, and now he is ’cause that guy who was really s’posed to start tonight fractured his toe. Huh…does this mean I can see into the future?
…
……Oh man, I hope not.
N8
July 7th, 2009
6:05 pm
What I forgot to add in my post about athletes and praying, when I stated that the better “prepared” guy usually wins, is that I think other than a few freaks of nature, MOST professional athletes are pretty comparable in size, strength and general abilities that pertain to their respective sports. In other words, Chipper probably has as much natural “ability” to hit a baseball as Albert Pujols does. And Tom Brady is no better or worse of an athlete as Peyton Manning is.
But the guy who works the hardest, and commits to excellence, USUALLY comes out on top in the end. Now, luck (good or bad), umpiring/officiating, and supporting cast obviously has a big part in team sports.
But when a linebacker is left as the only guy between a RB and the endzone, the better conditioned and prepared athlete makes the “winning” play.
In baseball, a pitcher that is better prepared to hit the targe, and has “scouted” the hitter, will usually prevail. Same with boxers.
Very rarely does a poorly prepared athlete win or succeed consistently. Say, like Jeff Francoeur. Sure, the sun will shine on a dogs ass once in a while too. But there is a reason that some guys just don’t succeed, and others do, imo.
Necromancer
July 7th, 2009
6:06 pm
Necromancer………If I dont like someone (like you claim to not like me), I could care less about looking them up on Facebook Paul Lentz
I just wanted to see if your picture matched your blog persona…and it sure enough did..
You are the one standing what looks like in an office or something, right?
Sorry that you hate so much on religion.
On a serious note, and this is all I will say of religion, cuz this isn’t the place, but everyone is entitled to their religious beliefs, or nonbeliefs.
Why bring that junk to a baseball blog? Don’t they make blogs for atheists?
The def
N8
July 7th, 2009
6:06 pm
BTW, I didn’t actually google “chop chop”.
That would be creepy.
Chop Chop
July 7th, 2009
6:07 pm
Oh, I’m not that silly, N8. Maybe Paul Lentz is the name of a drifter this guy killed? Hell, I have no idea.
I did find this link on CardPlayer.com. This particular Paul Lentz cashed one time in a weekly No Limit Hold ‘Em tournament at the Bellagio in February of 2005. If that’s our Paul, congrats on that.
McFann O
July 7th, 2009
6:07 pm
Neight I didn’t actually google “chop chop”.
That would be creepy.
learner
July 7th, 2009
6:08 pm
Yes, RHR, it makes a lot of difference, and having lived a while longer than Jeff’s 25 years, you know it, too.
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
6:09 pm
Corky likes beer – What a great moniker
I have not played much this year but I used to play daily in the “clubs” in NYC 2-5, 5-10 NLH and 20-40 O-HL… when I live in Vegas I play 10-20 NLH at Bellagio or 25-50 etc and 5-10 NLH at Venetian or the lower limits at the Palms. I am friendly with the Palms staff cause they kept my sorry ass amused for years while I was undergoing chemo at UNLV etc etc etc
I love poker but am not amused by many of the new antics at the tables…. We used to play a gentleman’s thinking game but now it is all trashhhhhhh
Pennski
July 7th, 2009
6:09 pm
There is a Paul Lentz in San Francisco, where he alledgedly lives. I looked it up on Linked In. Maybe his real name is Paul Lentz, let the conspiracy theorists begin.
Reason I looked it up, was because he had said he worked from home and yada yada yada and was curious to see what he did, I was unemployed and bored to say the least lol…
Necromancer
July 7th, 2009
6:11 pm
Paul Lentz
It’s not that I dislike you…cuz I don’t really know you…but the way you talk to folks on here makes Coach look like the Pope.
My apologies to Coach
I don’t have a problem with you, my friend.
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
6:11 pm
dogsbrekky………..I totally agree. Childs’ folding those queens was the hand that allowed Jerry Yang to go on his streak to accumulate that massive chip lead that allowed him to bully his way to winning the championship.
Tiger
July 7th, 2009
6:12 pm
you gentlemen have nothing else to do ???? this team has given it up themselves, what are you all hanging on to ??? lol
Chop Chop
July 7th, 2009
6:12 pm
I like the creepy answer from Paul, though:
Chop Chop………..my real name is something that I will keep to myself. I have my own reasons why I use the screen name “Paul Lentz”, reasons I will keep to myself.
He is truly a man of mystery.
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
6:13 pm
There is a god and he is having his number retired as a Brave very soon
NORRIS
July 7th, 2009
6:13 pm
Looks like the phillies might be putting it together. If we dont put together a winning streak in the next few days we could end up 8 to 9 games back by the break. Which means after the break we will just fall into oblivion.
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
6:14 pm
Paul – I know you do not usually drink beer
but when you do
Do yuo drink DOS EQUUS ????????
Capt Caveman
July 7th, 2009
6:14 pm
YO N8 — I’m still waiting for the first athlete to let one slip during an interview and say ” I was going to score a touchdown ….. until JESUS made me fumble.” LOL
And to PAUL LENTZ — you are vying to become the top douchebag on the blog, a position I was sure that Coach was going to hold unopposed all season long. I think I will pray for your “poker” game, I hope you get beat by a guy who has pocket 7-2 unsuited and he hits the straight on the river to beat your pocket rockets or ace/king when your all-in. Hopefully it will make the ESPN highlights so we can all see what a fat ugly douchebag you really are. LOL
Chop Chop
July 7th, 2009
6:15 pm
I have my own reasons why I use this moniker. First, it keeps the IRS off my back. Second, my real name is Kevin Smith. I’m over on DOB’s Facebook group. Third, I think I just defeated the purpose of protecting my secret identity.
McFann O
July 7th, 2009
6:17 pm
dogsbrekky @ 6:14–
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
6:17 pm
I’m flattered that I aroused enough curiosity in some of you to actually do a search. However, as I said before, I’ll keep to myself my reasons as to why I use the screen name “Paul Lentz”.
Regardless, Jeff Francoeur starting tonight just shows that Bobby is having a hard time accepting the reality that Francoeur will never go back to being a productive Major League hitter.
Robert
July 7th, 2009
6:17 pm
Hey guys, lighten up on Larry. If he really IS a neurosurgeon, maybe we caan get him to do a brain implant on Cox
Be happy,but...
July 7th, 2009
6:18 pm
O’Brien’s quotes from Wren should read “THEY ARE WHO WE THOUGHT THEY WERE and we just wrote off the ATL BRVS season”.
Robert
July 7th, 2009
6:18 pm
“There is a god and he is having his number retired as a Brave very soon”
and the number would be 31
AlabamaBrave
July 7th, 2009
6:20 pm
Dogs: Dos Equis?!?!?!?!?! That is hilarious!
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
6:20 pm
Capt Caveman…………I’ve been beatten by 7-2 offsuit before. I’m sure that it will happen again. I’ve seen number of suckouts over the years.
Be happy,but...
July 7th, 2009
6:21 pm
Ive never seen a team,manager,coaches, & front office do so little to WIN GAMES. Only persons that have showed any heart have been Prado,Vazquez,jurjjens.
David O'Brien
July 7th, 2009
6:22 pm
If you haven’t heard, Dempster broke his right big toe when he — get this — was jumping over the fence in front of the dugout on Sunday to celebrate after a win.
Got it caught on the fence somehow.
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
6:22 pm
McFann – are you still a doll ?
I really dislike those adverts too, then again I want kill many a Madison Ave type !
Robert
July 7th, 2009
6:23 pm
“Ive never seen a team,manager,coaches, & front office do so little to WIN GAMES”
I disagree – after all, the only thing Cox can do to help his team win games is to get himself ejected – and he HAS done that more than any other manager in history
Cant say the ole donker aint trying
AlabamaBrave
July 7th, 2009
6:23 pm
DOB @ 6:22: And that is why they are the Cubs
David O'Brien
July 7th, 2009
6:23 pm
Chipper has a sore right groin, which he first tweaked last night on the swing he took on his fourth-inning single. Said he felt it coming out of the batter’s box.
“Day or two, hopefully,” he said.
Capt Caveman
July 7th, 2009
6:24 pm
Don’t be flattered Paul, there was a bug in my kitchen earlier the was making noises, I got “curious” and went to look at the source. When I found him , I squashed the crap out of him. It wasn’t flattering. And nothing we are doing on this blog is in anyway flattering to you.
Larry
July 7th, 2009
6:24 pm
dogsbreath (AKA: dogsbrekky),
Is that you? The millionaire banker?
For those that may not recall, dogsbreath, tried to run a few elementary investment terms by me recently in a childish, insecure, and most obvious attempt to sound rich and important in the “financial district.” Turns out old dogbreath is simply a glorified insurance salesman clandestinely attempting to sneak away others money and park it into “whole life” insurance policies by referring to himself as an “Investment Counselor.”
dogsbreath, dogsbrekky, (or whatever your real name is that represents your putrid life), do us all a favor and disappear from the earth! You see, I live a debt free lifestyle–yes, I owe no one, or no entity, a penny–and people like you have no real value to me. You and yours are the single biggest reason so many are in debt today and addicted to credit. You’re a bottom feeder and you’re a scavenger, so just go crawl into your financial cesspool web and try to catch another double digit IQ goober too dumb to escape or avoid your debt traps! No doubt on this blog, where ignorance abounds, you’ll find plenty of suckers so perhaps you can find a way to sneak your phone number in!
Everything about you and what you represent and do to people ignites an involuntary reflex in me called–puking!
THWG
July 7th, 2009
6:24 pm
Paul- If I were 7-2 offsuit, I’d beat you silly.
McFann O
July 7th, 2009
6:25 pm
dogsbrekky–
Well! Never knew I was one!
DOB Dempster broke his right big toe when he — get this — was jumping over the fence in front of the dugout on Sunday to celebrate after a win.
Is it bad that I think that’s funny?
bill clay
July 7th, 2009
6:25 pm
Coach the Pope. Now that’s funny.
Bobby Cox's Brain
July 7th, 2009
6:27 pm
Someone shut me down. I am severely damaged
bocabrave
July 7th, 2009
6:27 pm
Larry, you are a real head case man. Get some treatment. Scary! And you are a surgeon? Really, really scary!
cabravesfan
July 7th, 2009
6:28 pm
Is it bad that I think that’s funny?
McFann-
No. It is funny- really, really stupid, but funny
CB
July 7th, 2009
6:29 pm
Myself, I don’t want Larry as my doctor or Paul as my minister,but Chop Chop is really Kevin Smith? I thought his real name might be Dash or Buff.
JasonInFL
July 7th, 2009
6:29 pm
I respect the heck out of Chipper and what he as done for and means to the Braves. But, man, that contract is going to hurt us for the next few years. If they didn’t want to pay Smoltz for being injured, why pay Chip so much? I know about the fear of further public backlash, etc, but that contract just doesn’t make baseball sense…which is what the Braves have been saying that all other decisions have been based on.
Train Wreck Bystander
July 7th, 2009
6:30 pm
re: the Rosenthal story on Vazquez – it’s nice to see someone in the national sports media who recognizes his worth.
“There is no hitter on the market who would represent fair value for Vazquez” – AMEN
Frank from KS (now living in CO)
July 7th, 2009
6:30 pm
Capt Caveman
Hey, what happened to all the insider info you were talking about awhile back about the Braves were going to make (or possibly make) a significant deal and that Dye (out of a list of others) was the one they were looking at?
N8
July 7th, 2009
6:31 pm
Caveman, as per you 6:14….
EXACTLY.
Seasoned Braves Fan Since 79
July 7th, 2009
6:31 pm
Well McCann actually dominates Zambrano, so this could be a good break for the Bravos… McCann and Chipper haven’t done jack in two weeks. We’ve gotten a temporary boost from previously jackless players like Diaz and Anderson, but they have reverted to form. It will not be long until Diaz is back on the bench.
taking on additional payroll = no big trade coming that don’t create a hole to plug another. Trade Yunel and Javy Vasquez and get a outfield bat, maybe another arm in the bullpen and that’s about it. No shortstop and you’re hoping that Medlen can get you through to Hudson. We all see what happened last season when you have to hope about you starting pitching.
18 Wheels of Love
July 7th, 2009
6:32 pm
PWHjort,
Give it a few spins and report back. I’m still getting into it but it is pretty good. Find myself singing it quite often. I got distracted by the new Wilco briefly but I plan to give it my full attention in the coming days and then go back to the new Wilco, which I am liking.
And did you know, iphones are freakin amazing? Gonna have to get on in Dec.
PWHjort
July 7th, 2009
6:32 pm
I’m not really digging this Patterson Hood record so far. I tend to like Killers and Stars better. I’m on “Pride of the Yankees”, which sounds like a Coldplay song.
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
6:33 pm
LARRY – thanks, I am Australian. I sold my inv bank and retired when I was 38 and moved to USA bacuse I like Americans but thanks, keep trying to appear smart.
BTW the systemic problems the global economy faces have little to do with “debt” as you say because USA debt is and will remain at very low yields (I am a bond trader so I know).
But something you said is correct…… that would be your screen name…………
But let us just all do this… I can post my audited net worth and dick size on a public web site and you can do same…. whoever is preceived to be the lesser douche on thsi blog can stay… the other can piss off
What do you say hero
or maybe you could just shut the eff up cause there are many people out there trying hard to get by and you come across as a hateful “douche”
Frank from KS (now living in CO)
July 7th, 2009
6:33 pm
C. Caveman
Yeah, Paul has his $%#@ up his you know what on a few issues…like having multiple partners.
That right there is scary with all the diseases, etc…maybe Paul wasn’t born…..he was the one that WAS invented.
LOL
Chop Chop
July 7th, 2009
6:33 pm
Yeah. It’s really Buff McGod, CB.
Or is it?
Whatever the case may be, I assure you that I have my reasons.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
6:34 pm
Train Wreck Bystander -
Ditto.
Hugh Jazz
July 7th, 2009
6:35 pm
Thank God Chipper is not in the lineup. Too bad Frenchy is. Ballgame….
AlabamaBrave
July 7th, 2009
6:35 pm
Dog@6:33: Settle down man. Don’t let others get you riled up on here
18 Wheels of Love
July 7th, 2009
6:35 pm
Gotta spin it at least 3-4 times uninterrupted before reviewing. There are some throw out songs but I think it is above average.
Necromancer
July 7th, 2009
6:36 pm
CaptCaveman
If you ever run for office, you can count on a vote from me..
well said, sir!
Salamander
July 7th, 2009
6:37 pm
Enter your comments here
PWHjort
July 7th, 2009
6:37 pm
Well the track after “Pride of the Yankees” is “I Understand Now” which I can tell will be a favorite of mine.
AlabamaBrave
July 7th, 2009
6:37 pm
DOB: Make sure you get some authentic Chicago style deep-dish while you are there in the Windy City.
Salamander
July 7th, 2009
6:37 pm
Bocabrave –
Are you surprised? The gossip around many hospitals (according to staff, nurses, etc) is that doctors are egotistical jerks, and the biggest jerks gravitate towards surgery. The more important/rarer the abilities of the surgeon – the more pretentious and arrogant the doctor.
I wonder if Larry fits that stereotype… hmmmm.
About time I posted an “Enter your comments here.”
CB
July 7th, 2009
6:38 pm
Chop Chop,
Schafer Obliterator
July 7th, 2009
6:39 pm
Larry the Loser – I second the dogsbreks and will do the same
actually let’s just meet in your town for a face to face in a quiet alley and see who comes out
We could measure the worth of our lives
We could see the $$$ value of your life versus mine in net assets
We could even see if you are a surgeon or just some old bigot
or are you just some hater, you hate life, you hate anyone disagreeing with your “putrid” point of view
coach smith
July 7th, 2009
6:40 pm
let me get this straight…..
The Braves are on a crucial losing streak during a crucial stretch of games
The Braves need a win desperately tonight
Now Zambrano is pitching
And CHIPPER is not in the lineup?????
UNREAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
6:41 pm
McFann-
It looks like I need to start talking about Riann Spanjer-Furstenburg again to help McCann break out of his slump, eh?
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
6:43 pm
Third, I think I just defeated the purpose of protecting my secret identity. Chop Chop
Now that I know your true identity, I’ll…well, I’ll probably do nothing. Too bad I’m too ADD to be a stalker.
Frank from KS (now living in CO)
July 7th, 2009
6:44 pm
JasonInFL
Ya think Houston fans were bitching about Biggio (or even say Bagwell?) still being on the team up til he retired? I would put Chipper is the same class….except for the fact that Biggio didn’t have as much of an injury bug as Chipper seems to have and has had over the last few years.
I’m so damn sick of the *Let’s get rid of Chipper* type comments.
And I know, I know…Murph, Knucksie(sp), Nique (Hawks) among others were let go toward the end of their careers……and it happens…but I for one, think Chip deserves to be here until his contract runs out and be a Brave for life.
Not many of his caliber will we ever see again…that has played for one team his entire career..and growing up a Royals fan and George Brett was my boy….I would consider Chip a *George Brett*-type. George played all out like Chipper does.
cabravesfan
July 7th, 2009
6:44 pm
RG-
I think Mac’s slump started when you brought RSF up! This is YOUR fault!
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
6:44 pm
Alabama – sometimes you have got to call a tiger snake a harmless water python
Larry is a hateful drongo and needs to be called out
Let us do this Larry, you post your bonafides and I can post mine, whaddya say pissant
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
6:44 pm
Capt Caveman-
Hey, it’s good to have you back. Somebody’s got to keep Coach in his place!
The_Superhoo
July 7th, 2009
6:45 pm
McFann O- @6:17 pm
Who hates the Most Interesting Man commercials???
He once had an awkward moment, just to see how it felt!
Rick Matula Lives
July 7th, 2009
6:45 pm
The blogger known as “Paul Lentz” must be a marketing genius because he has the whole blog talking about him, especially on a day when Ryan Dempster broke his toe celebrating and Chipper tweaked his groin swinging.
Paul, you da man!
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
6:45 pm
cab-
Mac just can’t handle the competition. You remember when Salty was here, right?
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
6:45 pm
I have no problem with giving Chipper a rest today. He has not hit historically well at Wrigley Field plus he could use the rest. I’d rather have him rested for the 4 games at Coors Field, where he has hit much better over the course of his career.
My only problem is with Francoeur playing. Diaz needs to be in there. Do any of you think that Francoeur will get a hit tonight against Zambrano?
Winterville
July 7th, 2009
6:46 pm
I see the ole blog is gettin a bit x rated.
Bobby Cox's Brain
July 7th, 2009
6:47 pm
“Let us do this Larry, you post your bonafides and I can post mine, whaddya say pissant”
What would you be accepting as “bona-fides”?
glord
July 7th, 2009
6:47 pm
Some very interesting stats that many will find surprising. There are 11 braves that have received over 100 at bats this year. This is how they rank in OPS against righties. As I said some of these numbers are kind of shocking.
1. McCann 987
2. Escobar 873
3. Jones 817
4. Diaz 787
5. McLouth 784
6. Kotchman 757
7. Anderson 701
8. Prado 690
9. Shaefer 591
10 Francouer 575
11. Johnson 530
Matt Diaz has had 77 ABs against RH and 74 against LH. He is fourth on the team in OPS against RH pitching. He also has the highest OPS against RHs in the entire outfield over LH hitters McLouth and Anderson.
If you want one determining reason why the Braves are 5 games back in a week division coming into the All Star break this is it. Bobby has given Kelly and Jeff a total of 469 ABs against RHs with a combined OPS 555. Jeff has been given 203 at bats against RHs with his 575 OPS.
Now tell me leadership and decision making is not the biggest problem with this team. How can anyone defend that.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
6:47 pm
Looks like we finally discovered Paul Lentz’s weakness…his true identity.
Bring up his identity and he gets really uncomfortable.
Heh heh…
[evil grin]
learner
July 7th, 2009
6:48 pm
dogsbrekky,
Serious, rates are going to stay low??? I have been racking my brain trying to figure out how to take advantage of the coming inflation that people say is inevitable. Between you and uga-brave (on the graveyard shift, LOL), I learn a lot about $$$ – interesting!
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
6:48 pm
Frank (KS) – It is a SIN to switch allegiances to teams at any age of life
I am Braves, good/bad, sexy/not, Larry or no Larry, Chipper or no Chipper win or lose
but at least you “traded up” as it were
A coach smith imposter
July 7th, 2009
6:48 pm
Hi, I’m coach smith. I don’t seem to grasp the concept of capitalization. Though no portion of my name (a proper noun) is capitalized, I frequently write posts with entire words capitalized. Seemingly for emphasis, but who knows, really? Punctuation is also something I struggle with. I go by the rule “one is never enough” and my punctuation marks always come in multiples of 6. Rather than using a period and two spaces, I prefer to hit the “return” key and create a new line of text. May not be as visually appealing as forming sentences within the confines of the grammatical and mechanical rules of the English language, but it’s easier for me! (!!!!!) I hope your eyes (and brain) don’t bleed from reading my posts! (!!!!!)
cabravesfan
July 7th, 2009
6:48 pm
RG-
When Mac has competition we’ll talk…
David O'Brien
July 7th, 2009
6:49 pm
AlabamaBrave: funny you mentioned that, because Piniella also said as much. Called it a Cubbie injury.
Be-little, BeBOLD
July 7th, 2009
6:49 pm
Turn on the game ,watch 1 or 2 innings and turn it off . . . it’s usually over by then if the opposition gets 2 runs!
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
6:49 pm
Bobby’s – public websites, auditors, HOSPITAL RECORDS, tax returns, phallic measurements
Bobby Cox's Brain
July 7th, 2009
6:51 pm
Phallic measurements? I measured q0 once, but then my girlfriend pointed out I had the ruler backwards
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
6:52 pm
glord……………your excellent posting at 6:37pm is going to wreck havoc on those on here suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder.
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
6:52 pm
leaner – just look at that 18 year basket case known as Japan, I lived there during thr bubble and the bursting thereof…….. interest rates have been low since 1994
now USA is a little bit different because Japan was built on savings and production whereas we are built on consumption and DEBT…….. I still hope we can turn it around, but I don’t like the loom of what NY state, NJ, CA etc are trying to do….
Just Pat
July 7th, 2009
6:53 pm
Dogsbrekky…..just read your early post about death and dying. Are you sure that “House” wasn’t consulted????
Don’t mean to be light about this….have faced two chemos myself and am just glad everything worked for you as it did for me.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
6:54 pm
cab-
Actually, I think Kotchman has more competition right now than Mac. But Mac better get his act together SOON or I’m…well…I’m going to just keep on talking about Riaan Spanjer-Furstenburg.
Frank from KS (now living in CO)
July 7th, 2009
6:54 pm
dogsbrekky
I really didn’t trade up or switch allegiances. I still sorta-follow my home state Royals. I just don’t have the interest in them as much as I did when I was growing up and when Brett was still playing….,..and it has nothing to do with the losing they’ve been accustomed to the last few years. That franchise started going down hill when Ewing Kauffman died and Wal-Mart big boy..David Glass took over.
Michael Stipe
July 7th, 2009
6:55 pm
My name is Björk!
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
6:57 pm
do us all a favor and disappear from the earth! You see, I live a debt free lifestyle–yes
Cool, dude! With your high IQ and debt-free lifestyle, I’m betting you got beat up a lot in high school. Am I wrong?
Numbletard. Or even worse, I’ll call you a doo-doo head. Take that.
Paul Lentz cashed in a poker tournament? Props. Don’t have the cash to play in those, but I like to play occasionally.
Frank from KS (now living in CO)
July 7th, 2009
6:57 pm
Sorry for my last post to Mr. Lentz everyone.
learner
July 7th, 2009
6:57 pm
dogsbrekky,
Yes the DEBT part seems like the killer blow from what I read. When the rest of the world doesn’t want to keep buying 100 billion of new debt per month (I think that number is right?), then what ?!?
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
6:59 pm
Just Pat – I was just lucky to meet a Dr Mangiardi and his team at the right time and have the luck as it were to get onto a good program… I just think god had me saved so he could torture me with the 2006-2009 Braves (my c was diagnosed in late 2004)
JasonInFL
July 7th, 2009
6:59 pm
Frank from KS (now living in CO)…I didn’t say anything about getting rid of Chipper…just stated that with his recent injury history and the fact that he can’t be counted on in big situations because of said history…well, that I think the Braves gave him too much money. I don’t mind having Chipper on the team…just not at the price and years.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
6:59 pm
Bobby’s Cox—now that is too funny.
glord
July 7th, 2009
7:00 pm
My only problem is with Francoeur playing. Diaz needs to be in there. Do any of you think that Francoeur will get a hit tonight against Zambrano?
No I dont think Francouer will get a hit against Zambrano tonight. I am hoping Francouer gets hit against Zambrano. Nothing serious just hopefully the same wrist that is bothering Kelly if you know what I mean.
Larry
July 7th, 2009
7:00 pm
dogsbreath,
Your really stooping to the lowest of lows, are you not? Listen, agent, those who have it, know it, and never feel the need to prove it; those that don’t, like you, are always the inadequate frauds challenging others to prove it! I have it, you envy it (both, it seems), and thus your and angry beggar! I have more respect for the panhandler holing out the Styrofoam cup as I walk to Turner Field.
Let’s be clear, you’ll fall way short on both accounts: first, your ability to attract even the weakest of traders; second, the ability to attract the most desperate of the opposite sex with your embarrassing shortfalls in ability and anatomy.
Or, fret not, perhaps you and your buddy “Schafer Obliterator” can hook up and fight over me and I’ll take on the winner!
What a bunch of light weights!
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
7:01 pm
Numbletard. Or even worse, I’ll call you a doo-doo head. Take that. Steve from OH
Ouch! That’s harsh…somebody must’ve really ticked you off.
coach smith
July 7th, 2009
7:01 pm
getting REAL TIRED of JOHN KINKCAID’s PHILLY fan slanted view of the Braves’ situation
it is very transparent but when he is called out on it, he denies it to the end and turns it around as the Braves fans being delusional
love 680thefan
but it is sooooo obvious he is enjoying the Braves being behind hte Phillies ad he is taking his shots
McFann O
July 7th, 2009
7:02 pm
cabravesfan No. It is funny- really, really stupid, but funny
Yeah…
Roman Gal It looks like I need to start talking about Riann Spanjer-Furstenburg again to help McCann break out of his slump, eh?
Huh…I don’t know…
cab I think Mac’s slump started when you brought RSF up! This is YOUR fault!
Hmm…anybody know the day that whatshisname’s name first came out of RG’s keyboard…?
RG But Mac better get his act together SOON or I’m…well…I’m going to just keep on talking about Riaan Spanjer-Furstenburg.
The_Superhoo He once had an awkward moment, just to see how it felt!
The Most Int’resting Man in the World went to a Braves game??
PWHjort
July 7th, 2009
7:03 pm
Francoeur career stats vs. Zambrano:
4 for 14 (.286) with 2 HR and 1 2B. 1 BB, 7 K’s. .287/.333/.786
I think this is more of a blind squirrel, meet nut thing than anything else. Plus he probably compiled the positives before he ruined his athletic abilities with that weight training program.
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
7:03 pm
Frank (KS) – I always liked KS too and only followed the Braves as a young kid cause I watched a film in Australia about Babe Ruth and the last team he played for were the Braves (I was too young and stupid to differentiate between cities in USA)… I also liked Hank, Hubbie and later on Murphy, Glavine, Justice and Maddux..
besides, my old man told me once I could walk home (I liked the other team) if I changed footy teams or threw something/someone away because suddenly there was someone better….
so the Braves it is, good, bad or otherwise
TnVolsBraves
July 7th, 2009
7:04 pm
Francine in the lineup………………..Imagine that. This is a joke. The guy is just plain awful. I also can’t believe Chipper is hurt. Imagine that. I’m sure he will “get well” and heat up when we are about 10 games out. I’ve been a Braves an my entire life, but this is getting a little hard to take.
coach smith
July 7th, 2009
7:04 pm
A coach smith imposter
why can’t we all be as clever and whitty as you?????
you are sooooo perfect I’m sure
If we could all be like you the world would be perfect huh?
absolutley GUTLESS to not even use your name….did you get that Mr. Perfect????? GUTLESS
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
7:05 pm
Breaking news on ESPN!!!!!!!!!!! The Braves just acquired Carlos Lee and Hunter Pence from the Astros for Jo Jo Reyes, Jeff Francoeur, Kelly Johnson, Jeff Bennett, Garrett Anderson, and James Parr. Plus the Astros agreed to eat a significant part of Lee’s contract.
McFann O
July 7th, 2009
7:05 pm
PWH I think this is more of a blind squirrel, meet nut thing than anything else.
I could be really mean with that and certain aspects of that 11-1 win over the Fillies…but I won’t…
JasonInFL
July 7th, 2009
7:07 pm
And, just so I would never be mistaken for someone with any semblance of intelligence, I think Frenchy is going yard tonight.
Pennski
July 7th, 2009
7:07 pm
You mean, al the talent from the Astros for all the wastes from the braves? Yeah right
Redirect
July 7th, 2009
7:08 pm
DOB – Have you ever listened to Diane Birch or Leslie Mendelson? Norah Jones-esque writing, very talented. Great vocals for both ladies.
Wolfman
July 7th, 2009
7:09 pm
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2009_07_07_gwiaaa_dubaaa_1
Kelly and JoJo playing for Gwinnett!!!
McFann O
July 7th, 2009
7:09 pm
JasonInFL And, just so I would never be mistaken for someone with any semblance of intelligence, I think Frenchy is going yard tonight.
Ha! I think McCann will get another hit with runners on first and second at some point during the course of the rest of the season. So there!
Pennski
July 7th, 2009
7:09 pm
But, I guess that is online w/ a lot of the trade proposals we see on here…
Capt Caveman
July 7th, 2009
7:09 pm
YO Frank from KS (now living in CO) — first let’s get it correct, I never said that Dye was the only one they were looking at. Just that he was on a short list of possibles. I did say — and you can go back and look it up — that if the Braves were within 2 games at the end of the homestand they would look to pull the trigger on a deal. Well they swept the Phillies and they were 2 games out. Now do you really think that Frenchy sitting out was a just a benching?? or was it to make sure their trade bait didn’t get hurt at the last minute?? I firmly stand by what I said, they will most likely add a bat , but it has to be the right deal. They wont make another “raid the farm” deal and they wont trade a starting pitcher for a big bat unless there is some type of payroll consideration involved. I agree with Ken Rosenthal that there is not a hitter out there right now that is worthy of trading Vasquez for.
Unfortunately they slid back to 5 games out just as quick as they got to 2 games out. I haven’t spoken with my friend since last week so I am just going on my previous gut feelings.
Jehovus
July 7th, 2009
7:10 pm
THAT’s why you guys keep losing, you don’t PRAY enough! Better watch your ass, or I’ll smite you with something. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go & tell this hick to sacrifice his son to prove his loyalty to me.
-See ya at the Judgement!
Larry
July 7th, 2009
7:10 pm
Paul?
bocabrave
July 7th, 2009
7:10 pm
Jason, Frenchy 4 for 4; 2HRS; 7RBIs. Beer is good.
McFann O
July 7th, 2009
7:11 pm
Wolfman–
Really? What about tomorrow night?
See, I knoew Johnson was gonna rehab here, but I had no dates…know my sister would like to know…
RHR
July 7th, 2009
7:11 pm
Il Cattivo @ 6:03
I like it.
Yes, RHR, it makes a lot of difference, and having lived a while longer than Jeff’s 25 years, you know it, too.
Define “a while” … and what’s this about anyway?
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
7:12 pm
Larry – Let’s make this for real SERIOUSLY
I will put up $100k to go to say Dale Murphy’s charity (or othr designated group) and you can do the same.
All we have to do is get an independent group verify what we have said…
I challenge you man. You or I have a higher net worth for say 50%…
A bigger willy for say 25% and more love on this site for say 25%
We can get E+Y to audit this, I can even pay as I already pay their lame asses and have it sent to the ajc.com for verification..
God we could even sponsor a page in the AJC to promote the “Dogsbreath vs Larry the Hero” event and make a game of it..
whaddya say big guy, seriously $100k, must be chump change to a world famous doctor like yourself… we could even add a whose missus is prettier (at weight for age) clause if you like to give you a fighting chance………… because my missus is a very nice NY lady…
go on be a devil… put that scalpel in, have a crack…
McFann O
July 7th, 2009
7:12 pm
Holy crud… “knoew”?
McFann O
July 7th, 2009
7:13 pm
Oh wait…Gwinnett is on the road.
OK, scratch that theory…
Generalisimo
July 7th, 2009
7:14 pm
This is what happens when you center your whole offense around a mediocre injury prone has been superstar. …THIS IS A HALF TEAM!!
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
7:15 pm
McFann-
I can tell you that it was when Riaan was hitting .600 after 6 games. I don’t remember what the date was. I suppose it wouldn’t be too difficult to look up, though…
Frank from KS (now living in CO)
July 7th, 2009
7:15 pm
C. Caveman
Sorry I forgot……..yeah, ya did say that Dye was one of a list of others……….but yeah….slipping back to 5 games out doesn’t help the situation, IMO.
CB
July 7th, 2009
7:15 pm
McFann, you keep making these mistakes and we may think you are not perfect.
learner
July 7th, 2009
7:16 pm
RHR,
Sorry for confusion. That was referencing your 4:57 response to me. Not enough “context” in my reply
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
7:17 pm
CB – McFann like McCann is perfect, well, the latter sometimes, the former like always
RHR
July 7th, 2009
7:18 pm
Do any of you think that Francoeur will get a hit tonight against Zambrano?
Are you kidding me? Of course he will. He will get a couple hits tonight, maybe even a game winning hit or something dramatic like that, and secure his guaranteed starting spot again in which he will go 0′fer for the remainder of the month.
So this Larry guy is a surgeon, huh? My ex husband was a surgeon. What’s your specialty?
N8
July 7th, 2009
7:19 pm
Jehovus
Not sure why, but I’m still laughing at that post. Nice.
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
7:19 pm
Larry – gotta walk the dog, but if you want to take this Aussie lad up on the $100k challenge, you can email me at fujitakeusa@aol.com
Well alrighty then
Lets go ATL, have a good night all
RHR
July 7th, 2009
7:19 pm
lerner – Oh okay. So um…do I come across as an old lady to you or something?
N8
July 7th, 2009
7:20 pm
WTF? Wren couldn’t get Berkman thrown in as well? I’m shocked the Astros didn’t just sell us the “rights” to retire Bagwell and Biggio’s numbers while they were at it.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
7:22 pm
I will give Jo Jo one more chance. Then he is on his own
learner
July 7th, 2009
7:23 pm
RHR,
No not at all. Lots of blogs over lots of days, but for some reason from the past I got the impression you were late 30’s.
McFann O
July 7th, 2009
7:23 pm
CB, dogsbrekky–
Roman Gal I suppose it wouldn’t be too difficult to look up, though…
I’m on it.
RHR
July 7th, 2009
7:24 pm
Now that the word is out that Chipper is “hurt” can we get a pool going on how long it will be until Anders shows up? The timing is right, the Mets crawled back ahead of us in the standings and Chipper is on the bench with an ailment.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 7th, 2009
7:25 pm
OMG Do you guys realize Jeff Francouer is in the line-up tonight???????
BALLGAME
RHR
July 7th, 2009
7:27 pm
Thats right, learner. Getting later by the minute.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
7:28 pm
McFann-
Ok, I found my original comment from June 28 @ 6:45pm…
Yes, it’s 6 games in rookie ball. Steve from OH
That’s more than enough time for me to dub Riaan Spanjer-Furstenburg our catcher of the future. He’d obviously be better than that scrub we got now…
PWHjort
July 7th, 2009
7:29 pm
Heh. Andy Sonnanstine is starting for Durham against Gwinnett.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
7:30 pm
Can we stop with the “ballgame” crap, people? For the love of God…
McFann O
July 7th, 2009
7:30 pm
Anybody else having probs with Gwinnett’s Gameday?
Roman Gal–
Hmm…his slump started a couple days before that…like, after he crashed into the wall, to be precise.
He’d obviously be better than that scrub we got now…
Obviously.
Larry
July 7th, 2009
7:30 pm
dogsbreath,
You’re a real hoot, but “bonafide” you are not so spare us all with the challenge threats.
SERIOUSLY, there’s not a doubt in my mind you’re an absolute fraud, and Insurance Agent, and some fat, balding guy who can’t get a decent looking woman to look below your beltline. I’ve go your number, you know it, and anyone that has more than a double digit IQ here knows it, so cease with your manufactured port folio and go try to sell a policy to some poor soul tonight. As you know, the best time to knock on doors is after about 7:00 PM when you can catch both spouses at home at the same time to work your magic! This is why I won’t take your challenge, goober, so you won’t privately beg for my forgiveness and then try to sell me a policy!
Truth be known, I paid more on federal taxes this year than you’ve earned in the past dozen or more!
I’m dying to know, however, for my own amusement. Who else on here honestly believes–100% believes–that old dogsbreath sold a bank in Australia at in his late 30’s, is worth what he insinuates is millions, has an incredible beautiful wife in the Big Apple, and is blessed with a certain male anatomical digit so lengthy he receives admiring glances from even mares in pastures?
I just have to know who really believes this clown.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 7th, 2009
7:32 pm
Steve from OH
RE “Ballgame”
yeah I don’t use it much…but for a stretch there I did get a pretty good laugh outta seeing after the opposing team would score a single run…
the hopes of the braves nation rest in your hands mr. hanson
July 7th, 2009
7:33 pm
i know lentz was obviously joking but i have heard a lot of people on this board say that we should make a move for him if the astros fall out of it….
i wouldnt. what is he making this year? 16.5? 17 million? not sure exactly, but its a giant number. he is getting old fast and on pace for about 25 homers and a little less than 100 rbi. if those numbers hold true then his hrs would have decreased in each of the past three seasons.
dont get me wrong, i think he is a solid player but is overpaid….by a lot.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
7:34 pm
I just realized I’ll get to watch the Braves game because it’s on WGN. At least ONE national tv station still airs their team…
Robert
July 7th, 2009
7:34 pm
I predict that true love will show it’s face when Larry and dogsbrekky measure each other’s willies – and we’ll ourselves our first official DOB-blog couple
RHR
July 7th, 2009
7:34 pm
cabraves-
How cute is KM? <3 I just watched that.
jcwfalcon
July 7th, 2009
7:35 pm
glad football season is just around the corner. Like last year, it doesnt look like the Braves are gonna give us much reason to watch baseball in August. The Falcons are liekly to score more TD’s per game than the Braves average runs. Sad.
Johnny Hazeltine
July 7th, 2009
7:35 pm
How, again, did the Rays get the Durham Bulls?
Shouldn’t they belong to the Cleveland Indians, connecting the two of the three greatest baseball movies of all time?
Robert
July 7th, 2009
7:36 pm
For what it’s worth I bet the two of y’all together couldnt afford a cheeseburger if they stopped sending the food stamps
Nova Scotia Steve
July 7th, 2009
7:37 pm
1-0 Phillies Bottom 2
jcwfalcon
July 7th, 2009
7:37 pm
True Roman Gal. Loyalty from a city and ownership is something the Braves have lost. Owners based in Denver? Local owned Superstation would rather appear to the national audience. Can we beg Mr. Turner to come back?
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
7:38 pm
My man Zeke Spruill is pitching for the Romans tonight.
I don’t wanna jinx it like I did for Delgado last night, so I’ll refrain from saying anything.
Robert
July 7th, 2009
7:39 pm
“Can we beg Mr. Turner to come back?”
YES! Ted fired Cox once. Let’s do ahead and get ole TT back in the fold
Nova Scotia Steve
July 7th, 2009
7:39 pm
Johnny Hazeltine
July 7th, 2009
7:35 pm
How, again, did the Rays get the Durham Bulls?
Shouldn’t they belong to the Cleveland Indians, connecting the two of the three greatest baseball movies of all time?
Field of Dreams and For The Love of the Game the other ones beside Bull Durham?
Nelson
July 7th, 2009
7:39 pm
Yes, may be Escober has “attitude” problems or he is stubborn, but if the Braves could have at least two more like him they would be for sure in the first place!!!
Check the Glord statistics.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
7:40 pm
What is wrong with Chipper now
Couch Tater
July 7th, 2009
7:40 pm
Does anyone at LSU actually study anything considered academic or maybe even artistic?
Uhh…Tulane women?
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
7:40 pm
I would rather see the Braves give someone else a chance as the hitting coach before making any other coaching/managerial changes.
Nova Scotia Steve
July 7th, 2009
7:41 pm
Make that 2-0 Phillies
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
7:41 pm
You can add Osman Marval to the list of oddly-named Braves rookie ballers…there’s Turks in baseball now?
Sling Brave
July 7th, 2009
7:42 pm
I like baseball.
the hopes of the braves nation rest in your hands mr. hanson
July 7th, 2009
7:43 pm
chipper hurt his pinkie again calling bobby late last night…..
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
7:43 pm
My man Zeke Spruill is pitching for the Romans tonight.
Ain’t got nothin on my boy Adam Milligan.
jimmya
July 7th, 2009
7:44 pm
WREN still here hes the problem with the BRAVES FIRE WREN
cabravesfan
July 7th, 2009
7:46 pm
RHR-
I freaking LOVE him!
He’s my Cali boy 
Piedmont Blues (x-BFIR)
July 7th, 2009
7:46 pm
Hey, the Bulls used to be the Braves’ Carolina League farm club (owned by Baseball America founder Miles Wolff) until McGuirk/Schuerholz decided they wanted to own all the minor-league affiliates. I saw David Justice, Ronnie Gant, Gerald Perry, Brett Butler, and many other future Braves in “historic” Durham Athletic Park.
How the Rays wound up with the Bulls is anyone’s guess.
Redirect
July 7th, 2009
7:46 pm
Larry -
I don’t suppose that you have any type of job openings in your practice for someone with office management experience, do you? Need some extra income!!!
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
7:48 pm
Steve-
Milli (you mind if I call him that?) hasn’t fared well away from Riaan Spanjer-Furstenburg. It’s just further proof that he needs to go to Rome, too.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
7:48 pm
Frank Wren has done a great job. He is keeping our great prospects.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
7:50 pm
Manny delivers early… 3-0 Dodgers.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
7:50 pm
He’s my Cali boy
cab-
Well, at least I still have my Georgia boy…Francoeur.
What on earth would I do without him?!
PWHjort
July 7th, 2009
7:52 pm
Roman Gal,
When did you get Zeke? I’ll take Hoover I guess. Zeke and Paul Clemens are the only ones I’ve gotten to see this year..
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
7:52 pm
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
7:50 pm
He’s my Cali boy
cab-
Well, at least I still have my Georgia boy…Francoeur.
What on earth would I do without him?!
Be watching a team with a winning record!
McFann O
July 7th, 2009
7:52 pm
Roman Gal Well, at least I still have my Georgia boy…Francoeur.
What on earth would I do without him?!
He’s your Georgia boy? Girl, you’re way off base.
Then again, so is my Georgia boy…
Doc Holiday
July 7th, 2009
7:52 pm
Rosenthal On Vazquez, Hairston, Teahen
By Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 7 at 4:58pm CST]
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports says Javier Vazquez has more value than any available hitter. Here are the details and the rest of Rosenthal’s rumors:
* Not even Matt Holliday or Corey Hart would be fair value for Vazquez, so Rosenthal asks why the Braves would want to trade him at all.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
7:53 pm
Milli is just luring the opposition into a false sense of security and then bam!–they don’t know what just hit ‘em.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
7:53 pm
McFann-
Haha! Well, it was Blaine Boyer…
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
7:53 pm
With the news that Toronto will listen to trade offers for “Doc” I don’t think this diminishes Javy’s trade value. Any thoughts on that?
PWHjort
July 7th, 2009
7:54 pm
Heath,
Maybe. But the fact that Vazquez’s contract is more affordable and he hasn’t been on the DL this year probably mean Halladay doesn’t really diminish Vazquez’s trade value. I predict neither of them will be moved.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
7:54 pm
PWHjort-
They’re all my men. I’m a greedy gal. I might share, though…IF you’re nice.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
7:54 pm
Did Jo Jo reach his pitch limit, or is he hurt again. I would guess he reached his limit.
THWG
July 7th, 2009
7:55 pm
McFann- Your Georgia boy needs to get ON base a little more… I had to.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
7:55 pm
Steve-
I knew he was up to something…
Efrim
July 7th, 2009
7:58 pm
Did Rosenthal write that before the news on Halladay came out? I agree on Vazquez, though. He is controlled through next year and is having his best year since he left Montreal. You better get a big package for him. Or get a established, controllable hitter.
JasonInFL
July 7th, 2009
7:58 pm
Have the Braves signed their first round pick this year…Minor?
BT
July 7th, 2009
7:58 pm
Did I miss the part of the blog that DOB said “well the Braves are losing, but what I really want to know is what Paul Lentz thinks about religion?”
cabravesfan
July 7th, 2009
7:58 pm
RG-
You’ve got plenty to choose from (although I’m with McFann here…) I’ve got Medlen & Hanson- I admit, not a bad duo
McFann O
July 7th, 2009
7:58 pm
Roman Gal–
THWG–
Yeah…that’s…what I meant.
Efrim
July 7th, 2009
7:59 pm
Heath, Halladay is kinda special. I’d think Boston and the Yanks wouldn’t be in on Javy, but they would of Halladay.
dogsbrekky
July 7th, 2009
8:01 pm
Larry email me, the email is real amd we can have this little wager.
I do not trade other people’s money, never have.. but there is plenty of public info about me if you want to take uo my offer, what do you have to lose, go on, be a hero, press click !
We can solve this quietly if you like, you big dumb ass
and BTW my picture is on the facebook page for DOB’s group if you want to see my mug
Be happy,but...
July 7th, 2009
8:01 pm
Time 2 party!!!!!
Game is on WGN if you dont get SPortsouth.
McFann O
July 7th, 2009
8:01 pm
cabravesfan (although I’m with McFann here…)
You made a wise choice. Course, you know what they say about great minds…
coach smith
July 7th, 2009
8:01 pm
maybe ZAMBRANO will be off his game and come unglued on short rest and little notice
cabravesfan
July 7th, 2009
8:02 pm
I love that Joe is trying not to crack up as Boog explains how Dempster got hurt
THWG
July 7th, 2009
8:04 pm
Apparently Mike Rizzo isn’t trading Adam Dunn.
http://bit.ly/3N9NoF
cabravesfan
July 7th, 2009
8:04 pm
McFann-
the choice wasn’t all that hard- I’ve been a fan since day One
(and I agree about the minds
)
Vinings Jim
July 7th, 2009
8:04 pm
CBF – I may be eating, but I’m watching you here.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
8:05 pm
You made a wise choice. Course, you know what they say about great minds…
Great minds think alike and fools seldom differ.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
8:05 pm
Mike Rizzo will build a good team if allowed in Washington. Guys know talent
TnBrian
July 7th, 2009
8:05 pm
I can see us getting a hitter like Ludwick without losing Vazquez. Maybe Stenchy/Medlen/KJ/minor league pitcher will work.
beekay
July 7th, 2009
8:05 pm
IBobbys Cox
I’m not gonna argue that Frenchy deserved to be benched , my point is the hatred of a guy wearing the uniform of your favorite team to the extreme that it has been on this blog is uncalled for. I’ll pull for Matty, Loaf, Frenchy whoever they throw out there just like I did when it was the scrubinies that filled out the lineup card in the 70’s and 80’s. Hope Frenchy jacks 2 out tonight!….if Frenchy were traded to the Phils or Mets than I’m screaming loudly with you.
Be happy,but...
July 7th, 2009
8:05 pm
Jon schambi does not deserve a cool nickname like “BOOG”. Hes smug,full of himself,and a yank.
Carrothead is better
Dies Irae
July 7th, 2009
8:05 pm
(CBF)
thanks for the tip on Harper’s Island. I watched the first ten episodes in the last few days, liked it a lot. IMDB says that the last two episodes will air on the same day July 11, is that right? Have enjoyed it so far, but sad that the sheriff bit the dust. Jim Beaver is on Supernatural, I like him. My real question is what in the world are they gonna do for a second season???
PWHjort
July 7th, 2009
8:07 pm
So let me get this straight. Zambrano’s start in Atlanta gets rained out. Dempster starts the make-up. Dempster breaks his toe, Zambrano is his replacement. Yep, it’s a zero-sum game.
nolie
July 7th, 2009
8:08 pm
(CBF)
oops used my cousins laptop and forgot to change the screen name again. Getting old is such a bummer, you routinely do things that you once thought only a moron would do.
That was nolie about Harper’s Island.
Jay212033
July 7th, 2009
8:08 pm
JasonInFL
No and I really hope he doesn’t sign.
THWG
July 7th, 2009
8:09 pm
Rob- Agreed. There’s a nice crop of young guys in Washington (nevermind that Strasburg guy they’re trying to sign). I just don’t see how Adam Dunn helps them this year or next.
cabravesfan
July 7th, 2009
8:09 pm
Dies Irae-
Glad you liked it! I think it’s brilliant. The last 2 episodes will air as a 2 hour finale…and I don’t believe they ever planned a 2nd season- it was billed as a “mini-series event.” Too bad.
VJ-
I said my “Cali Boy!” You have nothing to worry about
coach smith
July 7th, 2009
8:09 pm
Prado just wasted an out considering GA is batting 3rd
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
8:10 pm
It is about time McCann!
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
8:10 pm
Hey…
Lookie there…
coach smith
July 7th, 2009
8:10 pm
McCann bailed him out
Winterville
July 7th, 2009
8:10 pm
Nice start.
groundfog
July 7th, 2009
8:10 pm
Good job McCann-i’d like to see Nate steal more though.
cabravesfan
July 7th, 2009
8:11 pm
Nolie-
No problem
RG-
HA! Maybe now you’ll stop spreading your evil theories about our superstar
McFann Ô
July 7th, 2009
8:11 pm
Whoa!! SWEET! What was that??
Be happy,but...
July 7th, 2009
8:11 pm
Whatta u no? CAN CAN got an rbi
Prado's Prod
July 7th, 2009
8:11 pm
Does anyone know if this game is streaming online anywhere?
BravesFanChris24
July 7th, 2009
8:11 pm
McCann
PWHjort
July 7th, 2009
8:11 pm
Bobby’s going with the whole, “I will not give this team an opportunity to ground into a double play tonight” strategy. We’ll probably mess up a bunt and ground into one anyway.
Soph
July 7th, 2009
8:12 pm
A lead. Nice.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
8:12 pm
cab-
Hey, I’ve been pretty quiet about Riaan Spanjer-Furstenburg’s greatness the past few days. Look how well that worked out? As soon as I mentioned Mac getting nervous…BAM!
RBI basehit.
groundfog
July 7th, 2009
8:13 pm
Phillies up 3-0 they are hot.
brian
July 7th, 2009
8:13 pm
the only way Vazquez gets moved during this season is if the Dodgers put together a package with Ethier or Kemp or if the Brewers agree to move Elcides Escobar or Matt Gamel in a package for Vazquez.
The only way I see Yunel being moved is if Boston offered us Jed Lowrie and Clay Buchholz or if the Braves got Elcides Escobar from the Brewers (and got a big package from KC or Boston)
Braves have the rare opportunity to be selective sellers. They do not have to sell so there will be no firesale. They do have 2 trade pieces that could command a high return and it never hurts to listen to offers
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
8:13 pm
THWG
In my opinion, you get more value for a player in the offseason. Unless you get a stupid General Manager. (Schuerholz)
TnBrian
July 7th, 2009
8:13 pm
My oh my, did anybody just see Frenchy in the dugout? He looks like a zombie that just woke up and hadn’t shaven in a week…wait, maybe that’s me. Still, he looks like a bonafied Stenchy!
cabravesfan
July 7th, 2009
8:13 pm
RG-
maybe all that sunshine is straightening out your head
glord
July 7th, 2009
8:14 pm
“Yes, may be Escober has “attitude” problems or he is stubborn, but if the Braves could have at least two more like him they would be for sure in the first place!!!
Check the Glord statistics”
Stats are dead on my man. Came directly from ESPN.
McFann Ô
July 7th, 2009
8:14 pm
cabravesfan–
Not sure which day it was that I became a fann…I don’t even remember if I saw his debut.
Anyway, nice to have a lead.
Hope we cann keep it!
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
8:15 pm
Has anyone here seen Scott Diamond pitch in person. I was looking over his stats and was looking for a scouting report. could be a LH reliever down the road. Don’t see anyway possible for him to crack our rotation.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
8:15 pm
cab-
Perhaps…but I doubt it.
David O'Brien
July 7th, 2009
8:16 pm
Greg Norton’s DL stint is up, so they recalled him. But didn’t activate him. He’s going to Colorado “to work out with us,” Cox said, then they’ll decide what to do with him.
Hmmm. I don’t know. They seem to be leaning toward keeping Blanco on the roster, but we’ll see.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
8:17 pm
Reds doing better tonight…only down 3-2 going to the bottom of the 4th.
woogidy
July 7th, 2009
8:17 pm
HD viewers, you guys getting HD tonight?
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
8:17 pm
Did anyone hear any news on how Schafer’s hand/wrist exam went?
cabravesfan
July 7th, 2009
8:18 pm
RG-
Or maybe you just realized that RSF isn’t that good?
Vinings Jim
July 7th, 2009
8:18 pm
Good start, Javy!
Be happy,but...
July 7th, 2009
8:19 pm
Thats why u should not trade this JAVY dude
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
8:19 pm
Vazquez made Lee look bad there.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
8:19 pm
Vazquez says, “Lee? Schplee…”
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
8:19 pm
I really believe Frank Wren will trade Derek Lowe in the offseason.
Be happy,but...
July 7th, 2009
8:20 pm
Wow. Nawwwtn out da door.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
8:20 pm
Rob–I’ve never been a big fan of Diamond’s, but he keeps proving himself at every level. His peripherals are good, FIP is good…he’s not a “stuff” pitcher, relies more on deception/command/pitchability, but his results have been impressive. Don’t see him as a reliver b/c I don’t think he can throw over 90 MPH, but we’ll see.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
8:21 pm
cab-
Pshhh…if I thought that Spanjer-Furstenburg was bad, I’d just be a big doo-doo head.
TnBrian
July 7th, 2009
8:21 pm
McFann, you really do feel Mac’s pain with him when he struggles, don’t you?
Go to guy Javy shuts down them in the 1st. Huge because they were saying how the Cubs have scored a ton in the 1st inning lately. I’m sorry, he’s just too good to trade.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
8:21 pm
We need to trade Kotchman
Does anyone need a no hit/ great fielding first baseman
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
8:21 pm
DOB, what happened to my post dangit.
I made a prediction about the series and the Braves are starting to make me look good.
Come on DOB. What’s up with that?
See, Kotchman makes an out. It just backfired.
TnBrian
July 7th, 2009
8:22 pm
How much is Norton making this year?
N8
July 7th, 2009
8:22 pm
Go figure. Jeff actualy drives the ball the other way….. when the wind is blowing in at Wrigley.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
8:22 pm
Sometimes I feel like Kotchman hits the ball harder than he actually does.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
8:23 pm
Steve from OH
He is holding left handers to a .179 average. Might be a solid left handed specialist. That is what I meant by reliever
Conrad for RF
Jeff321
July 7th, 2009
8:23 pm
Conrad rips a triple, eh?
THWG
July 7th, 2009
8:23 pm
Greg’s making $800,000 this year.
David O'Brien
July 7th, 2009
8:23 pm
How ’bout that Conrad. Dude’s got some pop. One wag just said he’s a poor-man’s Dan Uggla.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
8:23 pm
Wow…a triple.
The pissed off BLOG
July 7th, 2009
8:23 pm
That ball was destrrrrroyed by conrad!
cabravesfan
July 7th, 2009
8:23 pm
RG-
So thinking he’s good makes you a…?
Brooks Conrad can run a little
BravesFanChris24
July 7th, 2009
8:23 pm
Brooks Conrad
the hopes of the braves nation rest in your hands mr. hanson
July 7th, 2009
8:24 pm
why is frenchy starting again? oh, its because his first pitch outs ensures that the opposing pitcher will at least go 7 innings…. i guess. really, i cant think of another reason except for bobby cox wants to lose.
N8
July 7th, 2009
8:24 pm
I don’t know about you guys, but I like this Conrad guy. He just seems to have good AB’s more often than not. Like that epic 11 or 12 pitch AB the other night.
Kind of reminds me of Jeff Treadway.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
8:24 pm
Conrad can be our Greg Norton. He hits and can field
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
8:24 pm
Conrad does sort of look like Uggla. But that doesn’t endear me to him…
bigmacattack
July 7th, 2009
8:24 pm
that triple came 2 outs to late
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
8:25 pm
Heyward 1-1 2B
He will be here soon
ray k.
July 7th, 2009
8:25 pm
I think Wren needs to move Huddy and Lowe (if at all possible) in the off season, and keep Vazquez. He’s still relatively young and has the “stuff” to be an ace. He can mowe down many people at a time. I find it unfathomable that people are clamoring for his trade so we can get a right handed bat. Except for 2 starts, this guy has been lights out all year. Hudson was never this consistent in a Braves uniform.
The “one bad inning” stigma attached to Javy has thus far been an exaggeration.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
8:25 pm
Roman Gal
are you calling Uggla ugly.
The pissed off BLOG
July 7th, 2009
8:25 pm
roman gal-
are you sayin uggla is uggli?
McFann Ô
July 7th, 2009
8:26 pm
TnBrian you really do feel Mac’s pain with him when he struggles, don’t you?
Yes…I really do.
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
8:26 pm
DOB, my phantom post with the prediction for a Braves series win?
We’re cursed now.
What is the deal with that place anyway? Come on Brooks, make your own luck. A little to the left next time.
FloridaBrave
July 7th, 2009
8:26 pm
PWH,
Hoover’s mine! haha We can share…he’s a good pick. Huge fastball, four pitch repertoire, and a fantastic BB/IP ratio this year. He’s without a doubt a Top 10 prospect…
Goodoleboy
July 7th, 2009
8:26 pm
Has Zambrano thrown anything but a fastball yet?
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
8:26 pm
cab-
It makes me observant.
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
8:27 pm
Come on!
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
8:27 pm
Uh-uh, FloridaBrave. I was a Hoover fan before there were Hoover fans. Get your own favorite pitching prospect!
PWHjort
July 7th, 2009
8:27 pm
He’s busted it up my list this year, FloridaBrave.
TnBrian
July 7th, 2009
8:27 pm
THWG, that’s a big chunk of change for a guy with only a handful of hits this year. As good as he was last year, can’t say that I wouldn’t have re-signed him in the offseason either, but he’s useless right now.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
8:27 pm
ray k.
There are people on this blog that believe Lowe’s contract is unmovable. 15 Mil is not bad for a solid pitcher. We just have better options especially if we keep Hudson. The Cubs could use him if Harden leaves. Cardinals, Brewers. Ect
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
8:27 pm
Uggla’s just one of those players that I’ll never like.
cabravesfan
July 7th, 2009
8:27 pm
RG-
Just keep thinking that
Jay212033
July 7th, 2009
8:27 pm
Steve from OH
Mike Minor is very similar to Scott Diamond that’s why I really hope Minor doesn’t sign.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
8:29 pm
Jay212033
If we don’t sign Minor, we also get the #8 pick to make up for it right
ncscoots
July 7th, 2009
8:29 pm
Bulls used to be the Braves’ Carolina League farm club (owned by Baseball America founder Miles Wolff
I knew Miles when he was getting started, down in Savannah in the 70s. Did some PA for him and the Braves there. Great job, $10 a game and all the hot dogs and sodas you wanted, LOL.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
8:29 pm
cab-
You can stay in denial if you like…
FloridaBrave
July 7th, 2009
8:30 pm
You’re hogging all the prospects, Steve. Take Milligan and be happy.
Anyways,
I love how people call Francoeur “Stenchy” and then stick him in trade proposal. Scouts know Francoeur stinks, too. No one wants him.
THWG
July 7th, 2009
8:30 pm
I think the Braves would have been better off calling up a guy from AAA at a cheap price than paying Greg almost $1M to kinda just get in the way. Then again, at least we aren’t paying him $3.375M for roughly the same production.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
8:30 pm
Mike Minor is very similar to Scott Diamond that’s why I really hope Minor doesn’t sign.
Eh, I dunno. He’s a good pitching prospect. Besides, if we get as many picks next year as we could, having a comp pick for Minor won’t be as valuable. I say this with the caveat of assuming they won’t spend enough dough to get an appreciably better prospect next year anyway.
Vinings Jim
July 7th, 2009
8:31 pm
Hope this isn’t the inning already.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
8:32 pm
Ha! I’ve grudgingly allowed Roman Gal to take Riaan Spanjer-Fustenburg, but Milligan and Hoover are mine! Take DiMaster Delgado or something. Efrim’s already got dibs on Randall.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
8:33 pm
Spruill’s perfect game is gone.
I didn’t jinx him this time.
FloridaBrave
July 7th, 2009
8:33 pm
What crap. I’ll have to think about this.
Hope You Enjoy It
July 7th, 2009
8:33 pm
Anybody else think Dogbresky is full of Sh*t. Is it really fun to lie about personal accompishments on an AJC Blog? C’mon dude! Next this guy will be telling us he was once the Prince of Persia. Lets here the comeback renaissance man.
cabravesfan
July 7th, 2009
8:33 pm
RG-
At least you’ll have some company
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
8:34 pm
Javy 1 strike away from getting out of the inning.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
8:36 pm
Anybody else think Dogbresky is full of Sh*t.
Does anyone care? What you do for a living is neither relevant to the blog nor does it increase your credibility to talk ball (unless, of course, you work in baseball).
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
8:37 pm
FloridaBrave-
You can have Olberholtzer and Harrilchak.
Vinings Jim
July 7th, 2009
8:37 pm
Natester!
BravesFanChris24
July 7th, 2009
8:37 pm
Thank You MCLOUTH!
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
8:38 pm
Good catch, Lil’ Mac.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
8:38 pm
You can have Olberholtzer and Harrilchak.
Oh man, that’s like getting the $5 Subway card after losing the Showcase on <The Price is Right.
DirtyYuni
July 7th, 2009
8:38 pm
I’ve heard all year how McLouth is better suited as a corner outfielder. Haven’t seen it yet…
the hopes of the braves nation rest in your hands mr. hanson
July 7th, 2009
8:38 pm
i hate to ask the same question that another poster just asked but i am also curious….
if minor doesnt sign we get our regular pick and the eighth pick next year?
David O'Brien
July 7th, 2009
8:38 pm
Damn, McLouth was playing him shallow. But he covered about an acre and ran it down. He can go get it.
glord
July 7th, 2009
8:39 pm
He looked like a gold glover in Center on that play
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
8:39 pm
Steve-
Shhh!!! Dang…you ruined it.
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
8:39 pm
Let’s go Javy.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
8:40 pm
if minor doesnt sign we get our regular pick and the eighth pick next year?
I believe so. But if we fail to sign that pick, we will recieve no compensation. I wouldn’t count on Minor not signing though.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
8:41 pm
Javy has over 40 pitches and not even out of the 2nd….
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
8:42 pm
Bobby better let Javy do what Wren got him for.
Pitch.
Larry
July 7th, 2009
8:42 pm
dogsbreath,
Well, just as I figured, no one here believes you either. However, for some odd reason you amuse me so I wanted to extend you an offer. I have had Braves season tickets behind the place in the “Hank Aaron” section (two seats with a green parking pass) since 1990. When you’re in Atlanta the next time let me know and I’ll let you enjoy a game in perhaps two of the best couple of hundred seats in the house. And, just for your added pleasure, one of those seats my wife has sat in a few times, along with many local celebrities. And, even though she may not match up to your New York Queen, she was in fact a Miss Georgia finalist a few years back–no, she didn’t win, but should have in my selfish opinion–so I want you to experience some sort of reality before our relationship ends one day.
Don’t ask me why, you absolutely crack me up, but even though we may never be friends, or ever agree, my integrity is never for sale or compromised so I’m serious when I make this offer. Just try not to show off your “Johnson” to my friend’s wives who sit nearby, deal? Don’t want to be accused of breaking up any marriages
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
8:42 pm
Jesus.
Yes?
Come on Javy.
bocabrave
July 7th, 2009
8:42 pm
Steve, Thanks for your 8:36. I doubt that many care about another blogger’s IQ, income, net worth, spouse’s size, religious beliefs, blah, blah. Baseball, food, music, movies, toe injuries-that’s the stuff that matters.
BTW, how do you know so much about minor league prospects? Are there websites? Any suggestions. Thanks. Darn Javy!!
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
8:43 pm
Careful…Carlos can hit…
Hugh Jazz
July 7th, 2009
8:43 pm
He gave up a hit to Koye Hill??? WTF?
groundfog
July 7th, 2009
8:43 pm
This is what good hitters do .They work the count unlike Frenchy.
groundfog
July 7th, 2009
8:44 pm
Javy is not going to last 5 today geez
Hugh Jazz
July 7th, 2009
8:45 pm
Does anybody on here really think the Braves are gonna win tonight?
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
8:45 pm
Dang it, Javy!! We get you a freakin’ run and you give up your lead. You should know by now that that’s all you’re getting.
Jay212033
July 7th, 2009
8:45 pm
Rob
Yes we will get the #8 pick next season.
Steve
Diamond has a high 80s, low 90s FB, a very good change, a decent curve and a cutter. The only thing different from Minor is Minor has a slider. They both have pitchability and good command Diamond has a leg up though since he already has professional experience.
PWHjort
July 7th, 2009
8:46 pm
Hugh Jazz,
I just hope we learn something.
chrisw148
July 7th, 2009
8:46 pm
Can someone explain to me why you throw a strike 3-2 with a RISP when the pitcher is on deck. These are the kind of mental problems the Braves have had this year that has led to their inconsistency.
FloridaBrave
July 7th, 2009
8:46 pm
Ya know what? Since all the big-time prospects were taken I’m going to go with an under-the-radar guy no one talks about(and when they do, it’s not positive)
P Jacob Thompson
PWHjort
July 7th, 2009
8:47 pm
We need to cool it with the soft-tossing lefty thing. Having 1 in your rotation is nice I guess. More than that and you’re probably cooked.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
8:47 pm
Man, Mike Stanton has really struggled in AA so far this year.
PWHjort
July 7th, 2009
8:48 pm
“Can someone explain to me why you throw a strike 3-2 with a RISP when the pitcher is on deck. ”
Yes. Micah Owings or Carlos Zambrano are the pitchers.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
8:48 pm
bocabrave–Baseball America is a wonderful resource for that stuff. It is a bit expensive though, but it is well worth the cost IMO. Keith Law (his weekly ESPN chats are a must-read) and Kevin Goldstein (Baseball Prospectus) also do a great job with the prospects. A good place to go for info on prospects is the “MLB draft tracker” (just google that with the year in question), and you can sort by team, and most of the prospects there have a little blurb of info. I rely mostly on secondhand info and stats though, the only two prospects I’ve seen live were Locke (now a scurvy lad) and C. Johnson in the GCL. Johnson did not disappoint. 1 AB, one absolutely magnficent strikeout.
Hugh Jazz
July 7th, 2009
8:48 pm
With Kotchman, KJ, Frenchy, GA, Gonzo, Hudson, and Soriano coming off the books, we should have some money to get a good 1B and OF in the offseason.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
8:49 pm
FloridaBrave-
Not all of the big prospects are taken. I hear Kala Ka’ahuie is available…
No More Bobby 2.
July 7th, 2009
8:49 pm
The old fart strikes again. Any other team would have walked Hill and pitched to the pitcher. But no, Donk is above that. Of course probably have the only run we will get tonight.
Larry
July 7th, 2009
8:49 pm
As for the game…yes the game…you all can have the Chipper Jones’, Garrett Anderson’s, Matt Diaz’s and Jeff Francoeur’s of the world. Me? I’ll take any 8 player combinations of the Nate McClouth’s, Martin Prado’s and even this new kid at second base with some great pitching and kill your butts in the postseason the majority of opportunities. In fact, just give me 8 McClouth’s and I’ll be happy–speed, a little power, bunting, a stolen base, and situational, contact hitting–and I’ll once again attend more Braves games and get excited!
Yes, give me 8 Nate McClouth’s right now!
Jerald Holcombe
July 7th, 2009
8:49 pm
Just curious, but does anybody here really give a rats ass what a player listens to on Verizon’s VCast music? The Braves some really dumb things that take place during their telecasts.
BravesFanChris24
July 7th, 2009
8:50 pm
Prado
THWG
July 7th, 2009
8:50 pm
I remember when Micah Owings played for Georgia Tech. He could rake then, too.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
8:50 pm
3-3 in Philadelphia now.
David O'Brien
July 7th, 2009
8:50 pm
Someone noticed typo in the blog, regarding that streak against Cubs. Thanks for bringing to my attention: Yes, it’s TWO runs or fewer that the Braves have scored 10 times during their 4-11 skid against the Cubs. Not 10 runs. TWO runs.
the hopes of the braves nation rest in your hands mr. hanson
July 7th, 2009
8:50 pm
Hugh Jazz,
yeah we would then have a good lineup but a bullpen that will 25 games for us….
NO MORE BOBBY
July 7th, 2009
8:51 pm
Braves win. Braves lose. Does it really matter?
Way more important things in life.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
8:51 pm
Jay212033
Have you seen Diamond live?
chrisw148
July 7th, 2009
8:51 pm
I still think I will take my chances with any pitcher over the No. 8 hitter. I was taught never let the No. 8 hitter beat you in the NL.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
8:51 pm
Jay–thanks for the scouting report. I think Minor’s slider can be plus, myself. The more I think about him, the more I’m warming up to him, but man, I woulda loved to take Matzek.
FloridaBrave–ooh, Thompson was one of my sleeper picks this spring. Doing well in MB. Maybe he’s finally living up to that first-round billing he got a few years back? Good choice.
Goodoleboy
July 7th, 2009
8:51 pm
Prado works the count and gets on base… whats not to like?
bigmacattack
July 7th, 2009
8:51 pm
Loafs swings and misses are almost as bad as Matty D’s.
*And he’s always swinging and missing on those low, at the knee strikes.
glord
July 7th, 2009
8:51 pm
It is killing me to watch GA and JF play with Diaz on the bench,
FloridaBrave
July 7th, 2009
8:52 pm
I’ll take his brother Kila. Dude needs a shot somewhere…
THWG
July 7th, 2009
8:52 pm
Niiiiiiiiiiiiice.
BravesFanChris24
July 7th, 2009
8:52 pm
McCann! Prado!
Hugh Jazz
July 7th, 2009
8:52 pm
Mac might be coming around.
Soph
July 7th, 2009
8:52 pm
Good hustle Marteeeeeeeeen! Welcome back B-Mac. We’ve missed you.
Nate the GR8
July 7th, 2009
8:52 pm
He’s BACK!!!!
cabravesfan
July 7th, 2009
8:52 pm
RG-
What was that about RSF??
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
8:52 pm
Mac heard my warning…
David O'Brien
July 7th, 2009
8:52 pm
That was direly needed by the Braves, especially with Chipper out of the lineup. They need to get McCann going again, he’s been slumping lately.
Chop It Up All-Star
July 7th, 2009
8:52 pm
When McCann goes the other way, he is clearly the best offensive catcher in the National League.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
8:52 pm
How ’bout that, McCann knocking in some runs again… nice.
McFann :Ô:
July 7th, 2009
8:53 pm
RBI DOUBLE!!!!!
AndyC
July 7th, 2009
8:53 pm
Way to go BMac!
cabravesfan
July 7th, 2009
8:53 pm
damn- think I screwed up those initials…oh well, not like it matters
RHR
July 7th, 2009
8:54 pm
Heeeeeeeeaaaaaappppppp!
Hugh Jazz
July 7th, 2009
8:54 pm
Trade Escobar
glord
July 7th, 2009
8:54 pm
Mac will noy ever slump to long. He is to solid a hitter.
Soph
July 7th, 2009
8:54 pm
What is up with everyone swinging at their knees and lower?
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
8:54 pm
I bet McFann is somewhere squealing with joy that her mann got an RBI double.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
8:54 pm
Hey, Mycal Jones with a homer tonight for Danville. Good for him.
No More Bobby 2.
July 7th, 2009
8:55 pm
Yep. From the looks of that last at bat, I would be OK with a Escobar trade.
FloridaBrave
July 7th, 2009
8:55 pm
Steve,
My 2nd prospect pick will be Cory Rasmus. How’s that for out of no where?
AndyC
July 7th, 2009
8:55 pm
They need to get McCann going again, he’s been slumping lately. – DOB
No, really?!? Do you read the blog?
David O'Brien
July 7th, 2009
8:55 pm
no more bobby: Thanks for sharing that deep thought (8:51) with us. Of course, if you didn’t share it with us on a Braves blog during a Braves game, it might carry a bit more weight.
Enjoy the game … at least until something way more important demands your attention.
Hugh Jazz
July 7th, 2009
8:55 pm
Trade Escobar for Bucholz and Vazquez for Hardy & Hart.
ncscoots
July 7th, 2009
8:56 pm
This is what good hitters do .They work the count
Whose turn is it to respond to this, LOL?
I doubt that many care about another blogger’s IQ, income, net worth,[etc.]
Highly intelligent, highly successful, highly qualified professionals rarely (that is to say, never) would seek validation of those characteristics from anonymous strangers, on a sports blog, no less. Knowing oneself to be worthy of such a description would be enough. The other is mere Mittyism.
TnBrian
July 7th, 2009
8:56 pm
McFann, the way you feel about McCann is how I used to feel about Justice. I mean, I didn’t think he was cute or anything- well, he did have that olive skin- but that’s not the point. I know how good I used to feel every time he got a hit.
David O'Brien
July 7th, 2009
8:56 pm
AndyC: No, I just write it.
… and look for your comments, of course. (insert smiley face here; i refuse to learn to do that)
McFann :Ô:
July 7th, 2009
8:56 pm
Roman Gal–
You bet!
AndyC–
Perplexed
July 7th, 2009
8:56 pm
Why is Chipper in the lineup?
Why is Diaz out of the lineup?
These are big questions in my mind right now.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
8:56 pm
He’ll be fine if his arm doesn’t fall off first, FloridaBrave.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
8:57 pm
Ok, Javy. That’s it. Don’t be expecting anymore runs.
I wonder if Frenchy wore the turkey underwear?
chrisw148
July 7th, 2009
8:57 pm
What is wrong with Chipper again? Weren’t we just two games out the other day, boy that went by fast.
Crazy Trades McGee
July 7th, 2009
8:57 pm
I think the HEAP is making a comeback! Is it just me or does Mac look like he’s put on about 15 lbs. since the beginning of the season?
Jay212033
July 7th, 2009
8:57 pm
PWHjort
Cool it on the soft tossing lefty, so you mean to tell me that your cool with taking a guy with the #7 pick that projects no higher than a #3 at best?!?!
the hopes of the braves nation rest in your hands mr. hanson
July 7th, 2009
8:58 pm
i meant to say we would then have a bullpen that would “blow” 25 games for us.
Hugh Jazz
July 7th, 2009
8:59 pm
Javy needed that. Easy inning.
FloridaBrave
July 7th, 2009
8:59 pm
haha, I hear that Steve.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
8:59 pm
Leave Escobar alone. So he had a bad at bat. It happens. He has been better than Chipper the last month.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
8:59 pm
Mittyism? I can’t say I’ve ever heard that one before? Where’s my dictionary?
back up.glord
July 7th, 2009
8:59 pm
Solid Major league hitters
Mac
Chipper
Nate
Martin
Yunel
Matt – good bench/part time player.
Ross – Solid back up catcher
Infante – good back up
You can dump the rest of the position players on this team because they are all below MLB average.
Hugh Jazz
July 7th, 2009
9:00 pm
the hopes of the braves nation – I figure we can offer Soriano a contract around 5 per and still have $20 mil to land a 1B and OF or we can just spend it all on Jason Bay or Matt Holiday.
TnBrian
July 7th, 2009
9:00 pm
DOB, semicolon/parenthesis… just point your clicker on the smiley face itself and it’s right there my man. Doesn’t take a genius…ok, I’ll stop.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:01 pm
Man, that Mississippi staff can give up some runs, too bad they did also recieve a few pitchers when they called up Heyward and Freeman.
McFann :Ô:
July 7th, 2009
9:01 pm
The stuff Boog was saying about BMac “venting” about himself kinda struck me funny…”I’m not really sure what I’m trying to say.”
I was kind of the same way, BMac.
Crazy Trades McGee–
Hmm…don’t know…The other night I thought he still looked skinnier. Course, the blue jerseys make players look thin for some reason…
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
9:01 pm
Hah!
Cubs announcers trying to make me feel bad for Zambrano’s lack of run support…
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
9:01 pm
Why did I use so much inflection?
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
9:02 pm
bunt Jeff…bunt.
Hugh Jazz
July 7th, 2009
9:02 pm
Krotch takes a 4 pitch walk and JF swings at the first pitch..
Frank from KS (now living in CO)
July 7th, 2009
9:02 pm
Rob from SC (Please don’t trade Escobar)
Hey buddy….Lowe ain’t going NOWHERE.
Ya don’t sign someone in one offseason to trade him in the next.
Yeah, that would be real smart…….NOT.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:02 pm
Joe Simpson sure does love Francoeur.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
9:03 pm
McFann-
What was that about? The McCann-venting thing.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:03 pm
Frank from KS (now living in CO)
July 7th, 2009
9:02 pm
Rob from SC (Please don’t trade Escobar)
Hey buddy….Lowe ain’t going NOWHERE.
Ya don’t sign someone in one offseason to trade him in the next.
Yeah, that would be real smart…….NOT.
If we have 5 better pitchers then it would be smart.
ncscoots
July 7th, 2009
9:03 pm
Steve-OH, an education sadly lacking, I see, LOL. Well, what use are we old guys, if not to pass knowledge to the young? Walter Mitty, my friend.
Unless you were joking, of course, in which case I’m a doodoo head, LOL.
Jeff321
July 7th, 2009
9:03 pm
Not very impressive, Frenchy!
Hugh Jazz
July 7th, 2009
9:03 pm
I hate you JF! Release this clown ASAP!!
Soph
July 7th, 2009
9:03 pm
Let the Frenchy bashing resume.
groundfog
July 7th, 2009
9:04 pm
Francoer-sloooow bate always late.
back up.glord
July 7th, 2009
9:04 pm
Joe says ” good to see Jeff back in there tonight”
Not me Joe. Not me.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
9:04 pm
I say again…bunt Jeff…bunt. Shoulda listened to me. Oh well.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
9:04 pm
so you mean to tell me that your cool with taking a guy with the #7 pick that projects no higher than a #3 at best?!?!
Yeah, that was my main beef with the pick. Sorta like picking Bryan Bullington #1, ya know? Not that I think Minor is a bad prospect–far from it, I just think you’ve gotta take the upside play there. I woulda at least took a gamble on Shelby Miller…
Though I did read a report somewhere (can’t remember) that Minor sits at 91, and his Vandy video did impress the heck out of me. Who knows?
AndyC
July 7th, 2009
9:04 pm
No, I just write it – DOB
That actually explains a lot.
(Smiley face is not that hard, you just do : and shift 0. Come on DOB you can do it!)
Jeff Frankkkkkoeur
July 7th, 2009
9:04 pm
STRIIIIIIIKKKKKKKEEEEEE 3!!!!!!!!
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:05 pm
Heath
Power hitters don’t bunt…………
BravesFanChris24
July 7th, 2009
9:05 pm
Conrad is gritty/scrapy player. I like it.
chrisw148
July 7th, 2009
9:05 pm
I think the Braves will trad Francour to Oakland for Matt Holliday now if they do I hope they re-sign him even though he is a Boras client. The Braves cannot afford to trade for a rent-a-player.
BravesFanChris24
July 7th, 2009
9:05 pm
Scrappy is what I meant ~_~
the hopes of the braves nation rest in your hands mr. hanson
July 7th, 2009
9:05 pm
Hugh Jazz,
i hope thats what happens. im just afraid we are going to go cheap as far as the bullpen is concerned, once again.
groundfog
July 7th, 2009
9:06 pm
Francoer is horrible. Yea, real great to see him back in the lineup, Joe
McFann :Ô:
July 7th, 2009
9:06 pm
Roman Gal–
He was just talking about how frustrated McCann’s been with himself at the plate, and he was trying to out it into words and was just kind of rambling and then he was like, “I’m not really sure what I’m trying to say…”
You kind of had to hear the way Boog was telling it…just sorta struck me “funny”.
Frank from KS (now living in CO)
July 7th, 2009
9:06 pm
Rob
So your basing that on Lowe’s struggles here lately? I know I’d rather have him in a Game 1 or even a Game 3 situation than a lot of the starters out there. To screw up as Lowe has…is only human.
Maddux wasn’t 100% all the damn time. Yes, more often than not…yes, he was…but not all the time and neither was Smoltzie.
I’m sure as hell glad your not the GM of the Braves.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
9:06 pm
Come on, Javy!
Take matters into your own hands!
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
9:06 pm
Nope scoots, that reference fell of deaf ears. You’re gonna have to start bringing the esoteric refernces down a little so the rest of us numbletards can have a clue, LOL! Lest ye be a doo-doo head.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
9:08 pm
Gotcha, McFann.
I can just hear Boog saying that.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
9:08 pm
Rob from SC -
OK…but you are going to try to convince the blog that JF is a power hitter? He he. Amature night tonight.
Braveheart
July 7th, 2009
9:09 pm
I thought Joe Simpson was incredibly brutal and cruel to Francoeur last season, so it’s kind of funny to hear so many go on and on about how much Joe loves Francoeur this year. Could be that Joe just tired of talking about how much Frenchy sucks. There’s no sense in beating down the dead dog anymore if you’re not as emotionally invested in the outcome as the fans.
But I do remember so many last year diagnosing Francoeur’s problems everyday, pretending they could tell what it was, when in reality they were merely mindlessly mimicking everything Joe said about Frenchy the night before.
N8
July 7th, 2009
9:09 pm
DOB Why did No More Bobby’s 8:51 post get your goat, so to say? Seems to me there would be many more posts on here the last couple of days that would elicit a response from you?
Just curious.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:09 pm
Frank from KS (now living in CO)
First off I would rather have Hanson, Jurrjens, and Vazquez pitch in the playoff’s before Lowe.
Second is I don’t want to pay a guy that old that much money.
Third is he is a one pitch pitcher. When he sinker doesn’t sink he has nothing to fall back on.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:10 pm
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
9:08 pm
Rob from SC -
OK…but you are going to try to convince the blog that JF is a power hitter? He he. Amature night tonight.
I thought everyone knew I was kiding. Francoeur probably thinks he is a power hitter
David O'Brien
July 7th, 2009
9:10 pm
Do you guys see that Horseshoe Casino sign on top of the house or apt. building or whatever it is beyond left field? Used to be a Budweiser sign up there. I’m told that the guy sold the ad to Horseshoe for $1.2 mill per year, after getting $700,000 a year from Bud for however many years their ad was there.
He paid a little over $6 mill for the building not too long ago. Helluva investment.
Choppinmama
July 7th, 2009
9:11 pm
Hey, Larry……………..I’ll be in town for the Maddux HOF Lunch. Any chance one of your primo seats will be available? I know the one saved for Glavine will be empty.
AndyC
July 7th, 2009
9:11 pm
Javy needs another quick inning.
ncscoots
July 7th, 2009
9:11 pm
Steve-OH, that reference wasn’t esoteric, just old, LOL. I’m sure Larry’s IQ caught it, though.
RHR
July 7th, 2009
9:11 pm
Lmao @ that sign. Well done, kid.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
9:12 pm
Sorry Rob. I didn’t know you were kidding. My bad. Seriously, I’m sorry.
THWG
July 7th, 2009
9:12 pm
Those Belgian cheapskates that bought Budweiser…
Frank from KS (now living in CO)
July 7th, 2009
9:12 pm
Rob
Does any of them have experience in the playoffs? Hanson sure as hell doesn’t. Neither does JJ or Javy.
Lowe happened to have been on Boston’s WS team in 04, btw…if you didn’t know….and did a helluva job for them in both the playoffs and WS.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:12 pm
Conrad is a player
BravesFanChris24
July 7th, 2009
9:12 pm
Conrad flashing the glove
Soph
July 7th, 2009
9:12 pm
Brooksie! I like him.
AndyC
July 7th, 2009
9:12 pm
Conrad with the leather! Wow!
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
9:13 pm
Highway Robbery by B.C., Nice!
Hugh Jazz
July 7th, 2009
9:13 pm
Im liking this Conrad guy.
Bravos 123
July 7th, 2009
9:13 pm
Whoever hits between Frenchy and the pitcher is stranded on an island (tonight it’s Conrad).
BTW, Here are the worst MLB regulars in pitches per at bat (least pitches seen). Guess who is at the bottom? Thats right, JF is 160th out of 163. Not to beat a dead horse, but this is CONTROLLABLE. DON’T SWING AT SO MUCH GARBAGE!!
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/stats/batting?sort=pitchesPerPlateAppearance&split=0&league=mlb&season=2009&seasonType=2&type=exp&ageMin=17&ageMax=51&minpa=0&hand=a&pos=all&startDate=null&endDate=null&qual=true&count=124
Jeff321
July 7th, 2009
9:13 pm
I’d like to see KJ make that play.
Frank from KS (now living in CO)
July 7th, 2009
9:13 pm
Okay, I take that back…
Javy has some from being in Chicago.
Chop It Up All-Star
July 7th, 2009
9:13 pm
Where have they been hiding this Conrad fellow, wow!!
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:13 pm
Frank from KS (now living in CO)
5 years ago. Now he is approaching his 40’s. The Braves don’t have unlimited funds. If they keep Hudson then I would trade Lowe before Vazquez.
chrisw148
July 7th, 2009
9:13 pm
You want to know how bad the Braves are? The Mets have 2/3′rds of their roster on the DL and have one 2 of the last 10 games and still have a better record than the Braves. During that time amazingly the Braves have had all of there starters available. Our team is a joke. Frank Wren needs to be fired ASAP if he allows this pitching staff to be wasted.
AndyC
July 7th, 2009
9:14 pm
I like this Conrad guy. Kelly who?
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:14 pm
KC
Smoltz was a great playoff pitcher. Do you want him too?
N8
July 7th, 2009
9:14 pm
“…and look for your comments, of course. (insert smiley face here; i refuse to learn to do that)” DOB
Well let me help you out. First you do this symbol “” symbol. Then you type “N8 is my current favorite on the blog. Perhaps my favorite blogger of ALL TIME.” Which is followed by these two symbols “” again.
Feel free to end each post with that. I wont mind.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
9:15 pm
Steve-OH, that reference wasn’t esoteric, just old, LOL. I’m sure Larry’s IQ caught it, though.
Darn, I’ve revealed to the blog that I’m not in my 80’s. Though I’m sure Larry’s IQ knew that already…
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
9:15 pm
WGN keeps showing a bunch of touchy-feely teenagers in the stands…
Bravos 123
July 7th, 2009
9:16 pm
Sorry, JF is 161st out of 163 in worst plate patience (number of pitches per at bat).
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/stats/batting?sort=pitchesPerPlateAppearance&split=0&league=mlb&season=2009&seasonType=2&type=exp&ageMin=17&ageMax=51&minpa=0&hand=a&pos=all&startDate=null&endDate=null&qual=true&count=124
N8
July 7th, 2009
9:17 pm
Hey Bravos 123, is there any pages out of an encyclopedia you want to type as a link? I don’t think those are long enough.
N8
July 7th, 2009
9:19 pm
Besides. I don’t need stats from ESPN or baseball-refrence to tell me that Jeff Francoeur sucks.
I have eyes.
McFann :Ô:
July 7th, 2009
9:19 pm
Roman Gal–
You’re welcome.
I can just hear Boog saying that.
Oh yeah…Boog’s got a good delivery. Plus he really likes BMac…
RHR
July 7th, 2009
9:19 pm
There going to one one of too in this seerees. Right it down. This teem is a joke.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
9:20 pm
Nationals say they are not trading Dunn. Says they signed him for the long-term. I agree with those that ask: “REALLY?” You signed him for the long-term? A two year deal is long-term?
Bravos 123
July 7th, 2009
9:20 pm
N8, Thanks to copy paste, no effort required, and you can just click it, don’t bother with the length. Are you a Frenchy apologist?
Hugh Jazz
July 7th, 2009
9:20 pm
good ab nate
Braveheart
July 7th, 2009
9:21 pm
Our team is a joke. Frank Wren needs to be fired ASAP if he allows this pitching staff to be wasted.
Me thinks the fans and the owners are more to blame for not equipping Wren with the extra $10 million in financial resources it would have taken to get the big bat he made no bones about wanting. Just an extra 4 to 5 thousand fans a game attending would have bought that big bat.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:21 pm
White Sox just got Tony Pena from the Diamondbacks for 1B Brandon Allen
jeffrey d
July 7th, 2009
9:21 pm
“N8 is my current favorite on the blog. Perhaps my favorite blogger of ALL TIME.”
shoot…it didn’t work
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
9:21 pm
Besides. I don’t need stats from ESPN or baseball-refrence to tell me that Jeff Francoeur sucks.
I have eyes.
But do you have an IQ above 140? If not, you are not qualified to talk baseball here. Hmmm…this makes me wonder…why am I here then?
AndyC
July 7th, 2009
9:22 pm
Roman Gal
You just made me change the channel to see what you are talking about. Sounds strange.
Soph
July 7th, 2009
9:24 pm
Soooooo close. Yet, so far.
glord
July 7th, 2009
9:24 pm
Mac seems like his timimg is back
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
9:24 pm
AndyC-
You know how they show crowd shots? Well, every time they do that it somehow ends up being a teenage couple being touchy=feely.
glord
July 7th, 2009
9:24 pm
That was a ball
N8
July 7th, 2009
9:25 pm
I see Carlos Zambrano pointed to the sky after that called strike 3 to Mac.
Apparently bad eyesight from umpires comes from up in the sky. Hmm. Learn something new everyday, I guess.
RHR
July 7th, 2009
9:26 pm
Hey now heap, watch your language son, there are chirrun watching you.
BravesFanChris24
July 7th, 2009
9:26 pm
Javy better get that pitch called a strike if he pitches it there.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
9:26 pm
Still 3-3 in Philadelphia. In the top of the 8th now.
McFann :Ô:
July 7th, 2009
9:26 pm
Holy cow…that was NOT a strike! (And they didn’t hafta show BMac on his way back to the dugout.
)
I almost said today that he’d gone three games (two starts) without striking out…
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
9:27 pm
KJ not having a good night.
Garry Glitter
July 7th, 2009
9:27 pm
“touchy-feely teenagers”??
Sounds interesting.
Braveheart
July 7th, 2009
9:27 pm
It’s always interesting on this blog to watch the Walter Mittys square off daily with the Willy Lomans
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
9:27 pm
Nice play by McCann there.
David O'Brien
July 7th, 2009
9:27 pm
Very nice play by the big man. Athletic move there.
Jeff321
July 7th, 2009
9:27 pm
Nice play by McCann.
Jay212033
July 7th, 2009
9:27 pm
I’m not impressed with Minor’s numbers at all, a 3.53 career ERA and a 3.90 ERA this past season doesn’t scream #7 pick to me.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
9:27 pm
1 pitch, 1 out.
Need another quick inning here Javy.
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
9:28 pm
Good Play By B-Macc! And people say that B-Macc’s defense sucks! He has gotten a lot better…Its our pitchers fault in that they suck at holding runners on as to whay he doesn’t throw out more basestealers
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:28 pm
I love my Escobar
cabravesfan
July 7th, 2009
9:28 pm
Braves are playing some great D tonight
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
9:28 pm
Finally the Braves are playing good D as of now…!
leerebel13
July 7th, 2009
9:29 pm
Heath (Cleveland)
Nationals say they don’t want to trade Dunn but would if they were blown away.
McFann :Ô:
July 7th, 2009
9:29 pm
Very good plays to start the inning!
Tomahawkin–
Uh-huh…totally.
(Oh man, that was so not a strike…)
chrisw148
July 7th, 2009
9:30 pm
The Braves have the money, I would rather have had Hanson up all year then pitching Kenshin Kawakami. He will be an expensive long man when Huddy comes back. The Braves will rue the day they signed KK before its over. Plus you notice how quick they brought up the top prospects to AA I think they will be up in September if they do well.
N8
July 7th, 2009
9:30 pm
Guys bringing the leather tonight, huh?
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
9:31 pm
Braves playing some defense tonight. Vazquez needed that quick inning.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
9:31 pm
Nice “bounce back” for Javy here. Near 45 pitches after 2 innings. Near 75 pitches after 5 innings.
AndyC
July 7th, 2009
9:31 pm
I was just thinking about how I use to watch a lot of Cub games on WGN when I was younger, during summer break from school. This was back when all the games were day games. I remembered seeing the first night game at Wrigley (on tv, that is) and I couldn’t remember how long ago that was, 8/8/88. Almost 21 years ago. That makes me feel real old!
THWG
July 7th, 2009
9:31 pm
Jay- Minor’s stuff isn’t really overwhelming, but you also have to remember he was pitching in the SEC. Lots of offense, and metal bats.
nolie
July 7th, 2009
9:33 pm
Seems like Vaz is throwing more grounders than I remember from years past. Anybody seen any stats on that?
Braveheart
July 7th, 2009
9:33 pm
The Braves have the money, I would rather have had Hanson up all year then pitching Kenshin Kawakami.
what you’re missing with your faulty logic is who would have been the fifth starter if Kawakami wasn’t here? Love Jo Jo Reyes that much, huh?
BravesFanChris24
July 7th, 2009
9:34 pm
Kotchman
cabravesfan
July 7th, 2009
9:35 pm
Braveheart-
watch the common sense there, buddy…that could be dangerous on the blog
groundfog
July 7th, 2009
9:35 pm
Francoer no power at all to right field. Bad swing-slicing at the ball it seems
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
9:36 pm
Francoeur 0-3. Big surprise. Dude just wont take any pitches. Gets ahead 1-0 and swings at a pitch on the outer part of the plate. Weak fly ball to right.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
9:36 pm
nolie–he is.
Dies Irae
July 7th, 2009
9:36 pm
The Braves have the money (chrisw148)
where do you get that idea from? There have been a number of incidents throughout the year that indicate that they have no real money left.
AndyC
July 7th, 2009
9:36 pm
Sounds like Derosa was damaged goods. Kinda glad we didn’t pick him up.
chrisw148
July 7th, 2009
9:36 pm
Braveheart:
The Braves would not have had to release Tom Glavine. Plus we would have been an all round better team because we could have used the money on Kenshin for a hitter.
the hopes of the braves nation rest in your hands mr. hanson
July 7th, 2009
9:36 pm
i think the kenshin signing was a good one….
he has shown the ability to be a big game pitcher. if we ever get into a pennant race or make the playoffs, i believe he will be well worth the eight million per.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:37 pm
Nolie and Steve
Wonder if Vazquez is cutting the FB more or if he is throwing a 2-seam. He was noted as a huge flyball pitcher when he came over.
Prado's Prod
July 7th, 2009
9:37 pm
I was going to say the same thing about Minor, THWG. I’ve seen him play several times in person and I was impressed, but never really dazzled. It’s hard to be too blown away by an SEC pitcher’s performance considering the offensive competition. The metal bats a lot of the guys use aren’t even the “typical” metal bats. They use these composite bats that sound like rockets blasting off. Another thing…while Minor was never overly-impressive, he did seem to get out of trouble spots pretty well–I don’t know how much that’s worth to you, though.
groundfog
July 7th, 2009
9:37 pm
Francoer never hits it hard in the air-always weak to right field it’s amazing how bad he has gotten.
Goldenglove002
July 7th, 2009
9:37 pm
Conrad is impressing me, doesn’t give up easily
Curious
July 7th, 2009
9:37 pm
Is it just my tv, or is it really that dark at Wrigley? It’s like the lights aren’t up at full power or something.
nolie
July 7th, 2009
9:38 pm
(STEVE)
I Thought so, at least part of the reason for the great year if true. Uncle Bobby prolly had a talk with him about it.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:38 pm
Kenshin will be a better pitcher next year. This is a learning season for him. He gets to get used to pitching every 5 days instead of six and learns the hitters. Kawakami has been ok.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
9:39 pm
Paul -
Jeff rarely “lets” the pitcher throw him a “mistake” pitch. He often is swinging and making contact with the pitches the pitcher “wants” him to make contact with. His lack of patience is his worse quality by far. Some of the better hitters learn not only patience, but learn to just foul off those pitches right at or just off the outside corner until a better pitch is delivered. Jeff does not do this either.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:39 pm
nolie
He is also locating the ball down in the zone.
chrisw148
July 7th, 2009
9:39 pm
The Braves in general play well against good teams no matter who is pitching. It is the Nats, Pirates, and every bad team on paper that lights up Braves pitching like a Christmas Tree.
Jman (Release Frenchy, and trade Escobar NOW!)
July 7th, 2009
9:40 pm
Any Francoeur fans still out there? Any apologists want to tell me that if he were hitting just 33 points higher he’d be batting .285? Seriously. That’s what one fool posted to my blog earlier… Are you kidding me?!
AndyC
July 7th, 2009
9:41 pm
Roman Gal
I just saw a much older woman with her arm around a much younger guy. Is that what you were talking about?
No More Bobby 2.
July 7th, 2009
9:41 pm
Bottom line. Francoeur needs to get out of here. Of course he wonders why he doesnt continue to play and continue to strike out, hit weak fly balls, or ground into DPs. Bye Jeffy.
nolie
July 7th, 2009
9:41 pm
Wonder if Vazquez is cutting the FB more or if he is throwing a 2-seam. He was noted as a huge flyball pitcher when he came ove (ROB)
it might even mark a career turning point if he actually has a handle on keeping it low now. I bet there would be a decent chance of an extension with the guy too if we don’t trade him;and I hope we don’t, at least not this summer.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:42 pm
But no call for Vazquez
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
9:43 pm
Come on Javy.
Yunel!
Goodoleboy
July 7th, 2009
9:43 pm
Chop It Up All-Star
When McCann wakes up he is clearly the best catcher in the NL
BravesFanChris24
July 7th, 2009
9:43 pm
Have a night Yunel! …………………..Defensively ~_~
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
9:43 pm
Jman-
If Francoeur had 10 more homeruns, he’d have 15, which is a respectable amount.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
9:43 pm
Why shold we trade Escobar, Jman?
chrisw148
July 7th, 2009
9:44 pm
ROB,
I would agree but history tells me otherwise. The other great Japanese pitchers normally light up the world their first to years and get worse every year after. Starting with Hideo Nomo and Dice-K both have had great starts to there MLB careers but what has happened since.
No More Bobby 2.
July 7th, 2009
9:44 pm
You know what is brewing now. Old wife beater is getting ready to take Vasquez out and put in Gonzales and Soriano from the blow-pen.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:44 pm
nolie
Is it really hard to learn a two seam fastball
TnBrian
July 7th, 2009
9:44 pm
Chris, agree that Kawakami was a bad signing, but they had to figure Frenchy and KJ wouldn’t be this bad, so more pithching, the better. Hasn’t turned out that way. Imagine how useful that $7M would be right now?
Disagree with your earlier post saying that Wren should be fired. So many things he’s done right, aside from the Kawa. signing, that nobody can complain about the job he’s done as the GM so far. You’re dead wrong there.
N8
July 7th, 2009
9:45 pm
Anybody see this?
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9777314/Jays‘-Halladay-all-but-gone-in-Toronto
“Braves. Big-time longshot. The Braves’ strength is starting pitching, and they blew out their farm system in trades for first baseman Mark Teixeira, right-hander Javier Vazquez and outfielder Nate McLouth. Plenty of young talent remains, and the Jays surely would perk up if the Braves were willing to move right-hander Tommy Hanson or outfielder Jason Heyward. Not likely.”
No sh!t, Ken.
If Wren trades either Heyward or Hanson for Halladay, he should be severely beaten. I suspect he won’t.
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
9:45 pm
Reds have runners on 1st and 3rd, one out, top of the 9th, scored tied 3-3.
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
9:45 pm
I’ve missed the last three innings. Or maybe less.
I was listening to Don and Jimmy Powell there for a while. I heard Brooksy mad a great play at one point but I’ve been out of the loop since.
A little nerve wracking.
Javy needs to be perfect.
BravesFanChris24
July 7th, 2009
9:46 pm
Struck out Lee
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
9:46 pm
Reds threatening in the 9th…
TnBrian
July 7th, 2009
9:46 pm
How good is Javy!
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
9:46 pm
Braves still have there offensive woes
chrisw148
July 7th, 2009
9:46 pm
Its a shame the Braves still have to sell seats and brag about all the good seats still available. I wish I lived in Atlanta to take advantage. Its sad that the Braves are liked more by people who live outside of Atlanta and cannot attend games on a regular basis.
Goodoleboy
July 7th, 2009
9:46 pm
Frenchy’s comments after the game:
“I felt like I was getting some really good swings on the baseball… You can’t expect me to come back and hit after sitting out three straight games. I’ll just keep my head down and keep working hard and eventually it’ll pay off, of course unless I have to sit again at all this season.”
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
9:47 pm
Reds lead 4-3
Jerald Holcombe
July 7th, 2009
9:47 pm
If Joe and Boog want us to buy second half season tickets, I’ve got a great idea of how to accomplish that. Put a product on the field that doesn’t suck so bad. Screw the kettle corn.
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
9:47 pm
4-3 Reds……YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
No More Bobby 2.
July 7th, 2009
9:47 pm
OK Bobby. Vasquez is pitching too good now. Its time for you to figure out a way to blow this game. Come on Bobby. Do yo thing.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:47 pm
Arizona got the number 4 prospect from the White Sox for Tony Pena. What could Gonzalez get us.
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
9:47 pm
D.O.B.
I got your request about my language last night…All things considered I was mild. I have been worse this year cussing this team out when they slack off like this especially after playing with my emotions like a 21 year old Sorostitute…
But Hvae You ever seen me start shyt or cuss out others on this blog? Nope, life is too short for that…
I just get highly P’d off at this blaze-ho-hun style of play by my boyz…I live and die with these cats…Ya know You gotta be loyal with your roots….
Also it deosn’t help when you have out with marines and were raised by family that was in the military….
BTW Javy looking good again, he has been our 15 million ace this year
Doc Holiday
July 7th, 2009
9:47 pm
Reds just past Phillies in the 9th
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
9:47 pm
1st and 2nd with 1 out still for the Reds in the 9th.
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
9:48 pm
I live in New York
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:48 pm
In the 6th
Heyward walked and Freeman singled.
However they did not score
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
9:48 pm
Probably all for Javy….he is due to bat.
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
9:48 pm
AndyC-
That could certainly fall into that category. I guess they want to spread the “Friendly Confines” mantra or something.
Goodoleboy
July 7th, 2009
9:49 pm
You can’t tell me the Brewers Brass isn’t watching Javy pitch this gem against the Cubbies and aren’t contemplating a Matt Gamel/Corey Hart combo package
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
9:49 pm
Mets getting there Butts wooped
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:49 pm
Francoeur wiffed against Hudson
Classic
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
9:49 pm
Guess not… Cox thinking Javy is gonna go at least another full inning.
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
9:50 pm
Andy C…
I like Derosa but he wasn’t gonna turn this offense around by himself…! I’m glad we didn’t waste prospects for him…
And As Much As I like Infante, He isn’t gonna save the offense. I don’t know why the media thinks otherwise…
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
9:50 pm
Bravesman… they are playing the Dodgers. This has happened to a lot teams that play them.
chrisw148
July 7th, 2009
9:51 pm
TnBrian:
Im just sad that everytime I look at another team’s broadcast I have to hear about how bad Wren handled this offseason. Although it was not all his fault he still has lost the respect of alot of people in baseball and we were never like that as an organization.
NO MORE BOBBY
July 7th, 2009
9:51 pm
Hanson throws to French boy for BP. Why dont you just pull a random fan from the stands?
Robert
July 7th, 2009
9:51 pm
I smell fart gas. Cox must be thinking
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
9:51 pm
Jeez, what a terrible AB by Javy. We need to send him to Danville to take some pointers from Riaan Spanjer-Furstenburg. Bum.
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
9:51 pm
I’m guessing we probably had ourselves a few scoring chances that went for naught.
Is it “naught” or “not”?
Either way it’s naughty.
These damn SportSouth promos are so forced. Those people could care less about the Braves. They sound like nobody’s ever asked them about the Braves in their life.
“I’ve been a fan since… hell, I don’t know. I like football ya’ll.”
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:51 pm
Goodoleboy
July 7th, 2009
9:49 pm
You can’t tell me the Brewers Brass isn’t watching Javy pitch this gem against the Cubbies and aren’t contemplating a Matt Gamel/Corey Hart combo package
The only problem I have is that Gamel hits Left Handed and where are you going to play him (LF) Hart is a mini Francoeur. He is hitting .249 doesn’t draw walks. I would want Gamel and Escobar.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:52 pm
NO MORE BOBBY
It was Hudson
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
9:52 pm
Heath (Cleveland)………….I agree with you on Francoeur. What amazes me is that Jeff Francoeur could be a teammate of Chipper Jones for 4 years now. None of Chipper’s patience or approach to hitting has rubbed off on Francoeur. Brian McCann has shown growth at the plate. Many times you’ll see McCann work the count and wait for a pitch to drive. Francoeur is just itching to hit the ball. Pitchers know this. So they rarely give him anything to hit.
Meanwhile, Brad Lidge is not the same pitcher this year. Both him and Ryan Madsen (their 8th inning set-up man) have both struggled this year. With their starting pitching in the shape it is, I see the bullpen getting worse as the season weans on. One trade will not help these guys.
And the Mets, lol, they are just in terrible shape with the injuries. Delgado is not expected back. Neither is J.J. Putz. Both Beltran and Reyes are nowhere near ready to come back. Oliver Perez is a $36 mil bust. It’s David Wright and a bunch of Triple A players.
Braveheart
July 7th, 2009
9:52 pm
Corey Hart friggin’ sucks. Please stop mentioning that clown’s name.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
9:53 pm
Rob -
If the Brewer’s brass isn’t watching…Braun sure is.
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
9:53 pm
In fairness to Jeff, I struck out looking at whiffle ball on Saturday by a 14 year old.
The kid totally froze me. It happens to the best of us.
Jman (Release Frenchy, and trade Escobar NOW!)
July 7th, 2009
9:53 pm
Steve… I’d love to see a guy like Alexei Ramirez at SS instead of Escobar. Granted Yunel has started to come around lately and seems to be behaving somewhat better. So as long as he keeps his nose clean and doesnt whine and pout like that fool Francoeur then keep him around. I just hate guys that aren’t team guys. They kill me. Yunel and Frenchy have acted so spoiled. At least Yunel can back it up with the bat though.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
9:53 pm
Corey Hart friggin’ sucks. Please stop mentioning that clown’s name.
Thank you.
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
9:54 pm
Ever since he got broke off from his contract year, Soriano has been garbage…! he looked like Loaf on that last play. he just gave up on that foul ball….I’m glad we didn’t get him!
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:55 pm
JMAN
Take your Escobar trade comments elsewhere. Escobar will grow up. Cuba is so different from the United States. At least Escobar is a great baseball player.
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
9:55 pm
There We Go Nate-Dawg!!!! Good At-Bat!
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:55 pm
McLouth starting to show why we traded for him
BravesFanChris24
July 7th, 2009
9:55 pm
McLouth!
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
9:55 pm
McLouth making Guzman work…would be nice to see an AB like this to start the game…
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
9:55 pm
Tomahawkin…………it isnt that Infante is going to save the offense. It’s the fact that he can hit…combined with the fact that Bobby will hopefully insert him in right field (taking Francoeur’s rally killing bat out of the line-up permanently). A positive added to the line-up, a negative taken out. That can only help the Braves offense.
4-3 Reds, 1 out. Ryan Howard up.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:56 pm
Keep all our pitching, trade Lowe in the offseason and then outbid everyone for Bay. Add Heyward and Freeman and World Series here we come
AndyC
July 7th, 2009
9:56 pm
Bruce Chen pitched for KC tonight. Got knocked around. 7 ER n 4.66 innings, 5 walks, gave up 3 bombs. Season ERA 6.88. I was shocked when I found out that he was still in baseball…probably not for long.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
9:56 pm
Steve… I’d love to see a guy like Alexei Ramirez at SS instead of Escobar.
You gotta be jackin’ me, right? Ramirez is a below-average hitter. Yunel, on the other hand–really good for a SS. Got a great glove too. Did you know Yunel is the 5th-best offensive SS in the majors? What does Ramirez have that Yunel doesn’t?
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
9:56 pm
We need to send him to Danville to take some pointers from Riaan Spanjer-Furstenburg Steve
Yep. Speaking of Riaan, I see the Danville pitchers have finally started pitching around him…
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:56 pm
AndyC
Chen pitched well last time out
Jman (Release Frenchy, and trade Escobar NOW!)
July 7th, 2009
9:56 pm
If you can have your (Please don’t trade Escobar) crap on your name then I can certainly have my opinion on mine. I’ve eased up on him a little since he’s finally started playing with his head and quit running his mouth. I’ve moved onto to that idiot Francoeur now. Just dont like guys who run their mouths without cause… Sound familiar?
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
9:56 pm
I hate to be missing the Braves batting right now, however I have to watch the bottom of he 9th inning of the Phillies game.
Braveheart
July 7th, 2009
9:57 pm
I’d love to see a guy like Alexei Ramirez at SS instead of Escobar.
Ignorance abounds
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
9:57 pm
Howard walked. runner on 1st, one out. Jason Werth up.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
9:58 pm
And I can live with Yunel’s transgressions if he keeps performing like that. We need a few more dudes with a little fire in their bellies like him.
AlabamaBrave
July 7th, 2009
9:58 pm
Rob, you make it sound so easy.
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
9:58 pm
Werth flies out. 2 outs.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
9:58 pm
You’re due GA.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:58 pm
Jman (Release Frenchy, and trade Escobar NOW!)
You have to realize that Cuban baseball is all about entertaining the fans. It is hard to get rid of 20 plus years of duing it ine way. He will grow up. Francoeur on the other hand needs a reality check.
TnBrian
July 7th, 2009
9:59 pm
Chris, what do they say? Don’t tell me Glavine/Smoltz thing because everybody knows Glavine wasn’t wanted by ANY team after he was let go and Smoltz… have ya seen him pitch lately? Could it be the Furcal, Burnett, Peavy deals that didn’t pan out? Check out those three guys numbers this year and we should all be glad they’re not Braves. I’d say Vazquez/Lowe/JJ/McLouth/ have all worked out so far. What are they saying?
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
9:59 pm
Phillies lose.
Lars Taint
July 7th, 2009
9:59 pm
Paul Lentz,
I seem to remember you being on here a couple of weeks ago talking about how you were not afraid to use your real name on the blog. Now that someone called you out on your made up WSOP story, all of a sudden Paul Lentz is a screen name! LOL!!
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
9:59 pm
AlabamaBrave
I know, but we need a power hitting RH
If we can clear Lowe’s contract, Trade or DFA francoeur and Johnson, we should be able to make a good offer to Bay.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
9:59 pm
Braves have a chance to get one of the those games back…Phils lose.
Goldenglove002
July 7th, 2009
9:59 pm
2 out in Philly
Roman Gal
July 7th, 2009
9:59 pm
I think I should make up a nickname for Riaan Spanjer-Furstenburg.
What do yall think about “Ri-Ri” (pronounced, “Ree-Ree”)?
Bravos 123
July 7th, 2009
10:00 pm
Mitchell, it isn’t so bad if Frenchy strikes out looking: at least he saw 3 or more pitches. It’s his first or second pitch swing at balls off the plate for weak out in rf!
AndyC
July 7th, 2009
10:00 pm
Rob from SC
You’re right. Maybe Chen still has a chance.
Braveheart
July 7th, 2009
10:00 pm
I’ve eased up on him a little since he’s finally started playing with his head and quit running his mouth. I’ve moved onto to that idiot Francoeur now. Just dont like guys who run their mouths without cause… Sound familiar?
Irony abounds.
JMan, how about you start blogging with your head, and quit running your mouth until you do? At least, Escobar is good at playing. You at blogging? Not so much.
chrisw148
July 7th, 2009
10:00 pm
I hope the Braves have made a deal by the time I see them against the Dodgers at the end of the month in Atlanta. If not we are in for what the Mets are going through tonite.
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
10:00 pm
P-Lentz…
You really Think That Bobby would start “O” In RF…
No Offense Bro, but as long as the dumb-fan-favorite Francine is here that won’t happen “Bank On It!”
N8
July 7th, 2009
10:00 pm
I think Infante’s biggest asset, is that he can give guys days off, and we don’t lose a ton offensively. Especially with the lack of power Chipper’s been showing this year.
He can spell McLouth in CF. He could spell (or replace) Jeff as the RH half of a platoon in RF (better arm than Diaz), he can spell Escobar, he can spell Prado or KJ, he can spell Anderson in LF.
Only two guys he doesn’t give much help to in terms of a break, is Kotchman (which Prado can provide), and McCann.
Infante is not the save all to the lineup because of his big numbers he would put up. He is the save all for the lineup, because his versatility can give the big guns days off so THEY can save our offense.
NO MORE BOBBY
July 7th, 2009
10:00 pm
Rob from SC (Please don’t trade Escobar) – I meant Hudson. Guess more people would have gotten the joke if I posted correct. Ha!
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:01 pm
Looks like Andy Marte has figured it out.
AlabamaBrave
July 7th, 2009
10:01 pm
Rob…..the problem is that the Red Sox can pretty much outbid anybody if they decide to keep him, whch I think they will
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
10:02 pm
I think I should make up a nickname for Riaan Spanjer-Furstenburg.
I think we should just start a petition for the Queen to create him Lord Bloemfontein.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:02 pm
Anderson really steps in the bucket
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:02 pm
Working the count
Goodoleboy
July 7th, 2009
10:02 pm
Corey Hart would be our 2nd most productive OF after Nate and hits right-handed… Gamel is the key to the deal Hart just is better than what we got
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
10:02 pm
Garrett has worked the count in his at-bats tonight.
Tomahawk Talk
July 7th, 2009
10:02 pm
If the Braves are still in it by September. It could be a big month. The Braves play 18 of 27 games against division rivals. They play 11 this month and 13 the next. The Braves are still in this division race. During those games, we play the Philles 9 more times, the Marlins 13 times, and the Mets 13 more times. We are currently 16-12 against our division rivals. We need to improve this but we still have a shot.
Goldenglove002
July 7th, 2009
10:03 pm
LOAF’s battling
Braveheart
July 7th, 2009
10:03 pm
You have to realize that Cuban baseball is all about entertaining the fans. It is hard to get rid of 20 plus years of duing it ine way.
I appreciate what you’re trying to do for Yunel, but can you can it with the Cuban excuse already? That ain’t it. It’s a Yunel thing, not a Cuban thing. I’m cool with Yunel being Yunel, but not cool with the Cubans being Cubans thing.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:03 pm
Nolie
I don’t know if you saw my comment, is it really hard to learn to throw a good two-seam fastball.
Jman (Release Frenchy, and trade Escobar NOW!)
July 7th, 2009
10:03 pm
Hey braveheart… dont knock my blogging ability until you’ve actually read it. This isnt my blog. This is where I go to see other non-realistic fans whine and gripe…
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
10:04 pm
Good At-Bat By “The Professional Hitter Known as Loaf” I’d wish more of our hitter would fight like that! Nice!
BravesFanChris24
July 7th, 2009
10:04 pm
Good fight by LOAF.
AndyC
July 7th, 2009
10:04 pm
Roman Gal
WGN seems to show quite a bit of canoodling in the crowd. You almost never see that on a FOX or Peachtree telecast. Now, they show their allotment of hot babes, but not much touching. We probably just aren’t use to seeing it.
groundfog
July 7th, 2009
10:04 pm
Has Fancoer ever battled like this? lol
BravesFanChris24
July 7th, 2009
10:05 pm
Not the best result, but Loaf battled.
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
10:05 pm
Not good.
Goldenglove002
July 7th, 2009
10:05 pm
well, alot of time spent for nothing. Oh well, atleast we still have a lead
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:05 pm
Get Marte for LF. Cleveland doesn’t want him.
Braveheart
I am not talking about Cubans, I am talking about the way they are taught to play baseball. They are taught to be flashy. Just like in Japan they are taught not to backhand the ball.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
10:05 pm
Nate and GA have both put up very good ABs this inning. Both are making sure Javy has plenty of rest before he comes back out to pitch.
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
10:05 pm
Did I mention that this AWFense Blows…? Well At least Load Went down like a soldier….
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
10:06 pm
Tomahawk Talk………I agree, the Braves are still in this race. Lots more baseball to play. Winning this game will put us 4 back.
I like Bobby’s move of leaving Vazquez in the game. We need him to get through the bottom of the 7th. Both Soriano and Gonzalez have had the past couple of days off. They should be strong for the 8th and 9th innings. Vazquez has shown that he is strong enough to throw 110-120 pitches in a game.
bigmacattack
July 7th, 2009
10:06 pm
ok, i don’t want to see stupid Loaf batting anywhere in the first 4 spots EVER again. That’s like batting Jeff leadoff and expecting results.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:07 pm
Good outing for Scott Diamond
7IP
6H
3ER
1BB
10K
Black Like Me
July 7th, 2009
10:07 pm
Goodoleboy
The Braves do not need the Matt Gamel/Corey Hart combo package. They need Vasquez. Don’t get too over confident with JJ, Hudson and Hanson.
Vasquez can flat out pitch. Also, Yunel can flat out pick them at shortstop. If anything, Wren needs to put the untochable tag on both of these guys. Ask the Cubbies.
Braveheart
July 7th, 2009
10:07 pm
Hey braveheart… dont knock my blogging ability until you’ve actually read it. This isnt my blog. This is where I go to see other non-realistic fans whine and gripe…
Have no interest in ever seeing your blog. Your content sucks here, so I can’t imagine it’s any better in whatever silly personal blog you have that you’ll surely abandon for lack of interest before the season ends. Can’t make fun of non-realistic fans whining and griping when all you do is whine and gripe in the most non-realistic fashion yourself
FloridaBrave
July 7th, 2009
10:07 pm
I don’t have a nickname for RSF, but how about this for Oberholtzer:
Brett “The Howitzer” Oberholtzer
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
10:08 pm
Great start.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
10:08 pm
This is probably the inning that makes or breaks…
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:08 pm
Chipper is losing his MOJO. we really need to consider who will take his spot
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
10:08 pm
For a pitchabilty guy, Diamond has been racking up the K’s…
Jeff321
July 7th, 2009
10:08 pm
Why didn’t Cox yank Javy?
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
10:09 pm
If we can pull this out, we will move ahead of the Mets into 3rd place.
bigmacattack
July 7th, 2009
10:09 pm
Lidge gives up a run in the 9th (that non save, closer thing I guess)
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:09 pm
Speed
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:09 pm
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
10:08 pm
For a pitchabilty guy, Diamond has been racking up the K’s…
I would like to see him given a look in the AFL and then ST
bubba
July 7th, 2009
10:09 pm
Thanks WGN for the HD broadcast, Sports South is too cheap. The announcers are better as well.
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
10:10 pm
What the hell?
That should have been two.
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:10 pm
Jeff321
He wasnt showing signs of fatigue
brvs1fan
July 7th, 2009
10:10 pm
chrisw148….how bad Wren handled the offseason??? If ignorance is bliss you must be one happy mofo.
David O'Brien
July 7th, 2009
10:10 pm
Brooks Conrad has played a nice game, but was a little slow getting the ball out of his glove on that potential double play.
chrisw148
July 7th, 2009
10:11 pm
HOW ARE YOU 5-7 WHEN YOUR ERA IS 2.97?????????????????/// GUESS VASQUEZ WISHED HE SIGNED WITH THE BREWERS.
Jman (Release Frenchy, and trade Escobar NOW!)
July 7th, 2009
10:11 pm
Braveheart… you have no clue how much my blogs are read and commented on. This is where I go to get away from it all. And then I run into fools like you who spew nonsense and believe that everyone else with an opinion is completely wrong while you are the top blog dawg. Show me some substance fool. Quit dogging on everyone else and provide us with your outlook…
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
10:11 pm
Jeff321………Vazquez is a horse. He has shown this year that he can get through 7 innings. Just because a good hitter like Aramais Ramirez gets a single, does not mean that Vazquez is going to have a meltdown inning. I’d rather see Vazquez pitching now than Moylan.
nolie
July 7th, 2009
10:12 pm
(ROB)
In general it isn’t hard to learn, but like anything else some master it and some don’t. Each players mechanics influence what pitches they throw and which have the best effect. Javy seems to be having some better results at keeping it down and that may be from working with McDowell who threw a lot of worm-killers in his day. Let’s hope so..
Generalisimo
July 7th, 2009
10:12 pm
Bold prediction: Javy puts 2 baserunners on, Moylan comes in and gives up a gapper and Javy gets the L. Bank on it.
Lars Taint
July 7th, 2009
10:12 pm
I still feel like there isn’t enough being said about Paul Lentz lying about being in the WSOP. I don’t know if I should laugh or feel sorry for him.
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:12 pm
Javy for Cano
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:12 pm
Watching this team all year, I just don’t think one bat will make that much of a difference. We have no power at all.
N8
July 7th, 2009
10:12 pm
“Corey Hart would be our 2nd most productive OF after Nate and hits right-handed.” Goodoleboy
First of all, you’re wrong. He’s BARELY better than Loaf and Jeff. As far as I’m concerned, he’s NOT better than Loaf, because he’s had about 100 more PA’s than him. And he’s NOT better than Diaz.
Hart: 329 PA, 9 HR, 35 RBI, .249/.320/.420/.740
Jeff: 312 PA, 5 HR, 35 RBI, .247/.280/.342/.622
Loaf: 223 PA, 5 HR, 30 RBI, .279/.305/.419/.714
Best case scenario, he’s a better platoon partner with Load, and Diaz should play everyday.
Diaz: 171 PA, 4 HR, 22 RBI, .311/.382/.477/.859
Why would we trade for Cory Hart, when we’ve already got Diaz’s bat on our team, which is likely better? Jeff can come in for late inning defense.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
10:13 pm
Hmm…each team is allowed 7 players in AFL (one A-ball player)…I figure Heyward, Freeman, Johnson, Rohrbough, and Cordier will be there. Perhaps Hoover will be our A-baller? Don’t leave too many slots for Diamond…
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
10:13 pm
chrisw148……….Javier Vazquez didnt “sign” with the Braves. The Braves got him in a trade with the White Sox.
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:13 pm
7 innings of 1 run ball
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
10:13 pm
Hey, you guys wanna know why this isn’t like a playoff game?
Because if it were a playoff game Wrigley Field would be empty. They would have all left after the opposing team took a lead.
Robert
July 7th, 2009
10:14 pm
“HOW ARE YOU 5-7 WHEN YOUR ERA IS 2.97?????????????????/// ”
Remember when Nolan Ryan led the NL in ERA in 1987 and went 8-16?
N8
July 7th, 2009
10:14 pm
You know what I do like about Loaf’s defense? I love and respect the fact that he usually uses two hands when catching the ball. To many show offs that the young kids emulate.
Now if he could just cover more ground….
chrisw148
July 7th, 2009
10:14 pm
brvs1fan,
If you don’t know what I am talking about, which obviously you dont, you are ignorant of the facts.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:14 pm
Steve from OH
Because of injuries I don’t see them putting Rohrbough, and Cordier in the AFL.
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
10:14 pm
Lars Taint……….say what you want. I know what time it is. And I know what I said.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
10:14 pm
1 out from putting in a VERY nice performance for Javy here.
groundfog
July 7th, 2009
10:14 pm
We needed Diaz tonight. How does he get benched?
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
10:15 pm
Come on Javy.
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:15 pm
Rob from sc
a 20-30 homer guy for 1st base
a 20-30 homer guy for left field
then we are WS contenders
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:15 pm
Rob from sc i meant right field
Robert
July 7th, 2009
10:15 pm
Corey Hart, regardless of whether he might be mrginally better than our current third outfielder, is hardly the caliber of player you wanna go giving up prospects for
He might be the final little piece on a serious contender. He isnt even close to be a difference maker for a marginal pretender
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
10:16 pm
Nice job Vazquez grinding out 7 innings and only giving up 1 run. Let’s hope that Gonzalez fares better tonight than he did on Saturday.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:16 pm
Bravesman
I think the OF will be McLouth-Schafer-Heyward
Braveheart
July 7th, 2009
10:16 pm
Jman, I’m not dogging your opines. They’re already dogs
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
10:16 pm
If Bobby takes Javy out of this game I’m going to waterboard him.
Tiger
July 7th, 2009
10:16 pm
beauty !!! JAvy you rock babie !!!!
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
10:16 pm
I do. They’re both old for the league they’re in and (especially in Cordier’s case) behind in their development. I’d expect to see them moved to Mississippi within the next two months. Rohrbough needs to start producing more though. Although most of his ERA is due to that 10ER in like 1/3 of an inning outing…
Lars Taint
July 7th, 2009
10:16 pm
But Paul, why would you lie about being in the WSOP. Who are you trying to impress? Why do you even post on here in the first place? What do you get out of it? No one here even respects your opinion, so seriously, why do you waste your time?
chrisw148
July 7th, 2009
10:17 pm
No Mike Gonzales tonite PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:17 pm
Steve
If Cordier stays healthy, he was a great pickup for Tony Pena Jr.
Chop It Up All-Star
July 7th, 2009
10:17 pm
If Javy Vazquez isn’t an All-Star this year then I say the whole event is a farce.
No More Bobby 2.
July 7th, 2009
10:17 pm
Anyone think that one run lead will be enough for the blow-pen?
AndyC
July 7th, 2009
10:17 pm
Probably won’t see Javy again. If the bullpen blows this one he might go postal.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
10:18 pm
Where’s this Robert been? Keep it coming, man, we need more posts like that from you.
RHR
July 7th, 2009
10:18 pm
Excellent pitching once again tonight from our #3. I predict kk will show
off tomorrow too.
McFann :Ô:
July 7th, 2009
10:18 pm
Wow…Javy pitched really good!
A few more runs would be appreciated…
AndyA
July 7th, 2009
10:18 pm
Anybody else listening on the radio and hear the talk about bloggers and message boards? Sutton is not a big fan at all…any thoughts?
No More Bobby 2.
July 7th, 2009
10:18 pm
Nice job by the Awfense tonite.
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:18 pm
Rob from sc
Mclouth-Heyward-Schafer is absolutely beastly one of the best in the majors With freeman at first
Hugh Jazz
July 7th, 2009
10:18 pm
Now 3 of our starters have ERAs under 3. The other 2, not so much.
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:19 pm
Man that was scary
Jeff321
July 7th, 2009
10:19 pm
Wow, McCann deserved that base hit.
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
10:20 pm
Damn B-Macc! If you had ran that out instead of making the call you’d might of been safe…
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
10:20 pm
Mclouth-Heyward-Schafer is absolutely beastly one of the best in the majors With freeman at first
Long way to go before we can even describe those three as even above replacement-level.
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
10:20 pm
Reds win baby.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:20 pm
Steve
The AFL is rough on pitchers not named Tommy Hanson.
Cole Rohrbough is having a rough year. I just don’t know if they want to expose him to that hitting environment
Jman (Release Frenchy, and trade Escobar NOW!)
July 7th, 2009
10:20 pm
Thanks for proving my point Braveheart…
chrisw148
July 7th, 2009
10:20 pm
I think Schafer “Beer” will be traded if the Braves do make a trade this year.
Robert
July 7th, 2009
10:20 pm
“This Robert” as you refer to it, is waiting for a time when decisions like whether or not to persue a guy like Hart or any other particular player really matter -
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:21 pm
I wonder where Francouer will be in 5 years
Jeff321
July 7th, 2009
10:21 pm
Anybody else listening on the radio and hear the talk about bloggers and message boards? Sutton is not a big fan at all…any thoughts?
Can you paraphrase what he said?
Jim
July 7th, 2009
10:21 pm
Probably won’t see Javy again. If the bullpen blows this one he might go postal.
AndyC,
This lineup has scored just two runs for him. Are you sure you want to blame the bullpen if we lose this one.
groundfog
July 7th, 2009
10:21 pm
Schafer? lol he may never make it. He was awful
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:21 pm
If Cody Johnson can cut down his strikeouts he is deadly
Lars Taint
July 7th, 2009
10:22 pm
Paul Lentz,
another serious question. When did you decide that Fenchy was so horrible and did not posses the ability to make adjustments? Just curious, since you know so much about baseball.
LT- A Blogger
July 7th, 2009
10:22 pm
Cubs pitcher made me think- anyone with Cat Power tickets they don’t want?
Hugh Jazz
July 7th, 2009
10:22 pm
Doesnt get any easier than that. God, the Braves offense is horrible.
groundfog
July 7th, 2009
10:22 pm
Wow knocked the cover off the ball that inning geez
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
10:22 pm
There’s no way Bobby’s going to the bullpen.
WE WILL LOSE IF BOBBY HAS HIS WAY.
McFann :Ô:
July 7th, 2009
10:22 pm
Close play…tie goes to the runner. He’da called a Cub safe…
Jeff321 Wow, McCann deserved that base hit
He did.
N8
July 7th, 2009
10:22 pm
“If Javy Vazquez isn’t an All-Star this year then I say the whole event is a farce.” Chop it Up All-Star
Here’s the thing. I read (or heard) something the other day, about how with the “importance” of the game to each league and the tie-game a few years back, that the teams need to have pitchers that can actually pitch in the game.
Vazquez is scheduled to pitch on Sunday. He goes to the AS game, he is a wasted spot on the roster. So, blame the rest of the Braves for Vazquez not being an AS. If the Braves have any offense whatsoever, they would have a 5 game lead in the standings, and Bobby could have changed his rotation, allowing Vazquez to be available for an inning or two.
Which is WHY the AS game, should have ZERO meaning in the playoff picture, and why it should be after the season like the Pro-Bowl.
bravesgirlnc
July 7th, 2009
10:22 pm
The Cub announcers on XM are Brutal. Seriously the worst I have ever heard.
bigmacattack
July 7th, 2009
10:23 pm
nothing hit out of the infield that inning
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
10:23 pm
I was not near as high on the Indians as some (many had them going deep in the playoffs), but I did not see them being “this” bad. Pretty amazing how bad they are this year. Very surprising. Kinda like the Tigers from last year. Didn’t see it coming for them last year, or for the Indians this year. This is perfect example of why the Braves were successful for so long with the “win with pitching” strategy.
TnBrian
July 7th, 2009
10:23 pm
That was the weakest trio of dribblers and infield flares I’ve ever seen in 1 inning. Just pitiful!
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:23 pm
Last year was pitching this year is offense what next year
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:23 pm
Roman Gal
I will let you handle this one
groundfog
July 7th, 2009
10:21 pm
Schafer? lol he may never make it. He was awful
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
10:23 pm
Schafer? lol he may never make it. He was awful
A rough introduction to the majors for an injured 22-year old is hardly a mortal sin, LOL!
BravesFanInPA
July 7th, 2009
10:24 pm
anyone feeling a little uneasy about this game??????
groundfog
July 7th, 2009
10:24 pm
Here we go
bigmacattack
July 7th, 2009
10:24 pm
here’s comes Gonzo
hope he’s on tonight
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:24 pm
Here comes CoBrA
N8
July 7th, 2009
10:24 pm
That’s too bad for Sutton. But hey, at least there is zero chance of my daughter dating John Rocker, right?
Robert
July 7th, 2009
10:25 pm
It’s not thaat nothing was ghit out of the infield. It’s that the half inning lasted what, two minutes?
Whoever said that Frenchy doesnt give himself a chance to hit mistakes might as well have expanded the list to include most of the Braves hitters except Chipper and McCann
Frickin a, work a count once in a while – give your pitcher time to go take a leak if nothing else – I mean these guys act like they have a plane to catch
Loaf garret on a blackberry from LF
July 7th, 2009
10:25 pm
Whew. Can i get a cup of gatorade up in here?
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:25 pm
It is hard to hit with a broken wrist
NO MORE BOBBY
July 7th, 2009
10:26 pm
Have to say Im with the Cub fans. That rockin’ is for show and stupid.
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:26 pm
2 outs
chrisw148
July 7th, 2009
10:26 pm
OOOOOOOOO NOOOOOOOOOOO ITS GOING GOING GONZOOOOOOOOOOO
AndyA
July 7th, 2009
10:27 pm
Jim Powell said he generally likes reading…says he gets some different views, interesting opinions…like he’s listening in at the water cooler.
Sutton said that Jim could read for both of them…said most are uninformed with no accountability for what they say…hindsight is 20/20…Cox should care that they care, but not care what they think…most interesting point was that he thought some felt they had some influence on what decisions were made…that, to me seems like a shot at DOB, maybe I’m reading too much into it…
TnBrian
July 7th, 2009
10:27 pm
Now Cubs fans know what it’s like to be annoyed. They really are a desperate and pathetic bunch.
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:27 pm
Derek Lee took steroids
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
10:27 pm
For A Team That Hasn’t won a World series in 100 years, Cubs fans are A-holes and they think their mediocre team is the Sh…+
to all the Bandwagon cubs fans! “Hoe Sit Down”
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
10:27 pm
So far so good for Gonzo…two easy outs.
Mr. Enigma
July 7th, 2009
10:27 pm
Jordan Schafer had been playing with a very injured wrist since the 4th game of the season, but didn’t want to lose his spot and denied his sudden offensive struggles were because he was hurt. Call it selfishness or not, but it wasn’t an accurate depiction of how he can swing when healthy.
the hopes of the braves nation rest in your hands mr. hanson
July 7th, 2009
10:28 pm
i dont understand all the recent hate towards gonzo. you all do realize without him we would lose many more games?
Mixxo
July 7th, 2009
10:28 pm
cub fans don’t like the “rock.”
haaa!
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
10:28 pm
Cody Johnson has a .407 wOBA. He’s walking 12% of the time. Those are really good. He has .300 ISO. .300! That’s double the average. He can strike out all day with those numbers.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:28 pm
Soriano time
Mixxo
July 7th, 2009
10:28 pm
ballgame!
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
10:28 pm
BravesFaninPa…
I’m having to resort to wine to cool my nerves…I have a bad feeling about this inning
Robert
July 7th, 2009
10:28 pm
There’s been a Pat Burrell sighting – Pat the Bat homered in the bottom of the 11th to give the Rays the 3-1 win over Toronto
chrisw148
July 7th, 2009
10:29 pm
HERE WE GONZOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :>(
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:29 pm
whew, i thought gonzo might have a 123 inning
groundfog
July 7th, 2009
10:29 pm
Does gonzo ever have a 1-2-3 inning my god.
Hugh Jazz
July 7th, 2009
10:29 pm
Francouer cant even pick a ball up. Is he that useless? Gonzo in to blow another game.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
10:29 pm
Walk Lee?
RHR
July 7th, 2009
10:29 pm
Who gives a damn if the cubs fans like gonzo’s delivery.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:29 pm
Steve from OH
Canhe do that against better pitching, or will they find his holes. We will have to wait and see.
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
10:29 pm
BOBBY!!!!!!!!!
Why did you bring in Gonzo!!!!!!!!!!!???????????????
I KNEW IT.
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
10:29 pm
Is It me or has Gonzo been Garbage over the last ten days?
If anyone agrees Give me a Hell Yeah!
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
10:29 pm
Did we ever get word from Schafer’s most recent doctor visit?
BravesFanChris24
July 7th, 2009
10:29 pm
WHEW!
Jman (Release Frenchy, and trade Escobar NOW!)
July 7th, 2009
10:29 pm
Lucky Gonzo! Lucky!!
wow
July 7th, 2009
10:29 pm
ATTTTTTTTTTAAAAAA BABY GONZO
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
10:29 pm
BOBBY IS A LUCKY SON OF A BITCH.
Generalisimo
July 7th, 2009
10:29 pm
Of f’in course he has to make it interesting…jeez..
chrisw148
July 7th, 2009
10:30 pm
GET SORIANO UP PLEASE
Vinings Jim
July 7th, 2009
10:30 pm
Gonzo!
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:30 pm
Got scared i was hoping he didnt pull the “luis Castillo” error
groundfog
July 7th, 2009
10:30 pm
Schafer? All i’m sayng is no gurantees. Look at Frenchy for god’s sake and how he looked his first year.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
10:31 pm
0-4 from Lee tonight. As he goes, so goes the Cubs.
6-4-3
July 7th, 2009
10:31 pm
Some insurance please.
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:31 pm
Mitchell
the braves are 31-2 after leading after the 7th inning obviously gonzo-sori punch is working
BravesFanInPA
July 7th, 2009
10:31 pm
Just feelin uneasy cuz jv has been losing these types of games, i love thesoriano gonzo thing we have
brvs1fan
July 7th, 2009
10:32 pm
MITCHELL IS A STUPID SON OF A BITCH!!!!!!!!!!!
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
10:32 pm
Lars Taint……….I decided towards the end of May that Francoeur didnt have the ability to make adjustments. I supported him through his struggles last year (although I felt that he should have stayed in the minors for longer than 3 days). I wanted to see if his work with the Texas Rangers’ hitting coach would do him some good. However, 2 months in the season, I saw Francoeur reverting back to his old habits at the plate.
So in early June, I made the decision that Francoeur is finished. The Braves CANNOT afford to be patient with Francoeur. We need someone to play right field who can actually HIT.
bigmacattack
July 7th, 2009
10:32 pm
wow, DLee 0-4 … I could see in my mind right there him getting at least 1 RBI.
That’s the best way to attack him though, get him out early in the count.
groundfog
July 7th, 2009
10:32 pm
Francoer- king of the infield single
Vinings Jim
July 7th, 2009
10:32 pm
What a speedster!
Jim
July 7th, 2009
10:32 pm
Man he got all of that one.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
10:32 pm
No guarantees? That’s fine. The way I see it, his glove is gonna always give him a ton of value. His bat looks to be there. He walked 13% of the time as a 22-year old rookie. That’s impressive plate discipline. Not worried at all.
Hugh Jazz
July 7th, 2009
10:32 pm
infield singles, the only way he is getting a hit but hell we will take it.
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
10:32 pm
At keast Francine Hustled…Time For Insurance…! Lets Do This!
OldSchool
July 7th, 2009
10:32 pm
That was the hit that will turn Jeff’s season/career around! YEAH!
the hopes of the braves nation rest in your hands mr. hanson
July 7th, 2009
10:32 pm
what is ISO?
AndyC
July 7th, 2009
10:33 pm
Jim
Yes, I would blame the bullpen. They should be able to pitch 2 scoreless innings, especially when both Gonzo and Soriano are rested.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:33 pm
This Conrad is a keeper. Watch him get sent down in favor of Norton
6-4-3
July 7th, 2009
10:33 pm
Nice bunt Conrad! Scrappy player.
Hugh Jazz
July 7th, 2009
10:33 pm
Conrad is a gamer folks.
Mixxo
July 7th, 2009
10:34 pm
Who gives a damn if the cubs fans like gonzo’s delivery.
STFU!!
Jman (Release Frenchy NOW!)
July 7th, 2009
10:34 pm
Is it just me or can this Conrad kid play!?
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:34 pm
Conrad looks like he will fit in well
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
10:34 pm
That is an error. The Braves announcer are begging for Francoeur to be given a hit on that play. Francoeur swings at the first pitch and hits a weak grounder that the shortstop makes a bad throw on.
If Francoeur gets credited with a hit there, then he is guaranteed at least 3 more games in the line-up, lol. Meanwhile, Matt Diaz will continue to languish on the bench.
NIce bunt there by Konrad. Dude can hit the homer and bunt.
tralfaz
July 7th, 2009
10:34 pm
Wow…a brave actually layed down a good bunt
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
10:34 pm
Love Conrad…I think McLouth should try to hit for a bunt…at worse sac the guys over to 2nd and 3rd.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:34 pm
why not use a pitcher to bunt here?
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
10:34 pm
Damn That Conrad Has Shown More Hustle Running than The entire team All Year…! Love It when The players who just got called up outhustle the Primadonnas on this team…!
Come On Matty-D!
Mr. Enigma
July 7th, 2009
10:34 pm
Have to score at least one run with inning and give Soriano some breathing room. If they don’t score after putting Francoeur on 2nd with 0 outs, momentum WILL shift.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:34 pm
case and point
BravesFanInPA
July 7th, 2009
10:35 pm
WTF use diory in that spot
bigmacattack
July 7th, 2009
10:35 pm
lol
good job Matty
Jeff321
July 7th, 2009
10:35 pm
Not only can Conrad flash a little leather, and hit with some pop.. He knows how to bunt.
Makes ya wonder why he’s been marinating in AAA all year…
Hugh Jazz
July 7th, 2009
10:35 pm
Diaz, you f*cking bum!
tralfaz
July 7th, 2009
10:35 pm
spoke too soon
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
10:35 pm
Isolated Power, or the difference between BA and SLG. Measures how much of your SLG is due to XBH.
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
10:35 pm
Bunting, RU Serious WTF!!!! I hate This (Exepletive) strategy by Booby C! ARRRGHHHH!
groundfog
July 7th, 2009
10:35 pm
Matt should have never been in there bunting my god Cox what a waste
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:35 pm
Why is Diaz bunting, why would you use a position player to bunt WTF BOBBY
Mr. Enigma
July 7th, 2009
10:35 pm
The Braves have historically always pounded Aaron Heilman. Hopefully, the lack of a Mets uniform won’t change that.
OldSchool
July 7th, 2009
10:35 pm
Diaz bunts like I dance.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:35 pm
Bobby Cox makes me scratch my head
A LOT
THWG
July 7th, 2009
10:35 pm
That’s silly to pinch hit Diaz and then have him bunt.
Mixxo
July 7th, 2009
10:35 pm
terrible, terrible form matty!
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
10:35 pm
Now I have to agree with the announcers. Bobby should have used Blanco if he wanted a bunt there. That was just bad managing there.
NO MORE NO MORE BOBBY
July 7th, 2009
10:35 pm
I mean, really? Gonzo wont always be perfect, nor will he always blow it. He gets the job done more
often than not. Didnt your mamas never tell you that its better to say nothing and look dumb than to open your mouth and remove all doubt?
Hugh Jazz
July 7th, 2009
10:35 pm
Blanco should have been up there. Fire Bobby already!
Zip
July 7th, 2009
10:36 pm
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Zip
July 7th, 2009
10:36 pm
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Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:36 pm
Cmon Nate dog
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
10:36 pm
DP Time! “Bank On It!”…Come On Nate Dawg!
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
10:36 pm
Don’t get me wrong, I love Gonzo. When he’s on he’s one of the most intimidating, unhittable pitchers in baseball.
But the guy unpredictable in non-save situations AND he’s been over-worked. What did Bobby not get about him throwing the ball through the backstop the other night against the Phillies.
groundfog
July 7th, 2009
10:36 pm
Every game you can count on at least one bonehead move by Cox
Robert
July 7th, 2009
10:36 pm
“At keast Francine Hustled…Time For Insurance…! Lets Do This!”
Well said – If you hustle like that, good things tend to happen –
Who was it that said “Luck is the residue of design” – Durocher maybe?
chrisw148
July 7th, 2009
10:36 pm
Not to go off subject but is it just me or does ESPN cover the NBA way too much when the sport is about equal to nascar or hockey right now. Its baseball season and other than baseball tonite they talk little about baseball.
Mr. Enigma
July 7th, 2009
10:36 pm
Why in the world would you pinch hit Matt Diaz to bunt?
Goodoleboy
July 7th, 2009
10:36 pm
WGN seems to think its silly to waste our best pinch hitter to bunt in that situation… hmmmm
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
10:36 pm
Totally agree with the WGN announcers…Diaz should not have been the guy to try the sac bunt there.
JasonInFL
July 7th, 2009
10:36 pm
Not a Bobby basher, but have to agree, doesn’t make much sense to use Diaz in a bunting situation…
6-4-3
July 7th, 2009
10:36 pm
C’mon Prado!
bigmacattack
July 7th, 2009
10:36 pm
Save them Prado …
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
10:36 pm
I F*ING HATE MATT DIAZ.
the hopes of the braves nation rest in your hands mr. hanson
July 7th, 2009
10:36 pm
only the braves can butcher an inning after having the first two batters reach. my god.
Zip
July 7th, 2009
10:36 pm
Sorry!
Awful with the bunt.
TnBrian
July 7th, 2009
10:36 pm
I defend Bobby a lot, but he deserves to be bashed for not using anybody but Diaz to bunt. Very stupid! Now there’s two outs.
Jman (Release Frenchy NOW!)
July 7th, 2009
10:37 pm
and that my friends is how you screw up a promising start to an inning..
Jon
July 7th, 2009
10:37 pm
TERRIBLE MANAGING BY BOBBY COX! HOW IN THE WORLD DO YOU SEND DIAZ UP THERE TO BUNT!!!!!! IT COST US A FREAKING RUN!!!!!! AWFUL COACHING, JUST PLAIN AWFUL! BLANCO SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT UP TO BUNT! THIS MAY COST US THE GAME FOLKS AND IF IT DOES, PUT IT ON BOBBY!
Goodoleboy
July 7th, 2009
10:37 pm
Classic Bobby move…. put Gregor in for defensive purposes after Diaz messes up the bunt lol
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
10:37 pm
Time for Prado come through…he has been lately.
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
10:37 pm
I hope that my bad feeling doesnt mean anything. Bobby killed this opportunity by bringing in Diaz to bunt. I hope that Soriano comes on and shuts the door.
Jeff321
July 7th, 2009
10:37 pm
Gotta love WGN says they’re not “questioning Cox” but wondering why he sent Diaz up there to bunt… Instead of somebody like Blanco.
groundfog
July 7th, 2009
10:37 pm
Agree- Blanco should have bene in there bunting Cox sucks
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:37 pm
can Chipper pinch hit
The Goche
July 7th, 2009
10:37 pm
Matt Diaz has 4 career sacrifice bunts. FOUR. Just plain stupid. Let him hit or let someone who can’t hit (we’ve got plenty of those) bunt.
Generalisimo
July 7th, 2009
10:38 pm
Senile Bobby is back!
Black Like Me
July 7th, 2009
10:38 pm
“Mclouth-Heyward-Schafer is absolutely beastly one of the best in the majors”
You got to be kidding. When compared to Rameriz,Kemp,Eisler, Pierre with the Dodgers or Upton, Crawford,etc. with the Rays. Schafer cannot overcome the drugs and is finished.
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:38 pm
Mitchell
i can assure everyone that you are officially a Dumbass
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
10:38 pm
Come on PRADO!!!!!!!!!!
Jon
July 7th, 2009
10:38 pm
THIS MAKES ME SICK! BOBBY COX IS OVERRATED!!!!
groundfog
July 7th, 2009
10:38 pm
It’s amazing-Bobby always gives the other tea an extra chance.
Jake W.
July 7th, 2009
10:38 pm
Should have used Blanco to bunt, that is one thing he is great at.
J williams
July 7th, 2009
10:38 pm
The Braves butcher a perfect opportunity to add at least 1 run this inning.
Robert
July 7th, 2009
10:38 pm
If we lose this game, so help me
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
10:39 pm
Innings Like This Shows Why This Team won’t make it beyond third place…We have done crap like this all year and yet it still goes on and Mgmt and the coaches fail to take accountability for this garbage!
Someone needs to call these clowns out NOW!
Edward( Bobby Retires after 2009 or Bust )
July 7th, 2009
10:39 pm
Bobby screwed this one up beyond belief. There’s no way Diaz should be sent up to bunt, especially while Blanco and Hernandez are on your bench.
Jman (Release Frenchy NOW!)
July 7th, 2009
10:39 pm
%@#$(*&^@$)(*@#$(&@#
Hugh Jazz
July 7th, 2009
10:39 pm
Looked safe.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
10:39 pm
Close one.
groundfog
July 7th, 2009
10:39 pm
mother f$%&*@
Robert
July 7th, 2009
10:39 pm
Even if we win this game, Bobby Cox is a frickin retard
bigmacattack
July 7th, 2009
10:39 pm
they get an “F” for that inning. Totally screwed it up … would not be surprised if it cost (at least) Javy a win
Mr. Enigma
July 7th, 2009
10:39 pm
UNBELIEVABLE. If the Braves lose this game, Bobby Cox needs to be fired.
mr baseball
July 7th, 2009
10:39 pm
Anyone on here who thinks Bobby Cox has a clue, please raise your hand. Even the Cubs’ announcers recognized the stupidity of using your best hitter on the bench to bunt.
If you’re going to bunt, put Blanco in. If you send up Diaz, let him hit.
You can cite Cox’s record all you want. The simple fact is, he is not smart enough to manage a major league team without the excess of talent he had for most of his tenure here.
Steve from OH
July 7th, 2009
10:39 pm
Schafer cannot overcome the drugs and is finished.
Spare me. Should we get Larry back to give expert testimony that HGH doesn’t appreciably enhance athletic performance, or can you just take my word for it?
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:40 pm
Mitchell
Schafer cannot overcome the drugs and is finished.
Your an idiot
Paul Lentz
July 7th, 2009
10:40 pm
Robbed Prado on that one. We need Soriano to come through. With a day game tomorrow, it’s important that we win this one.
Gonna blow it in the 9th
July 7th, 2009
10:40 pm
Cubs win! Cubs win! Cubs win!
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
10:40 pm
Well… Gotta depend on Soriano to go out there and be perfect (or near perfect) tonight.
the hopes of the braves nation rest in your hands mr. hanson
July 7th, 2009
10:40 pm
i dont understand how there could be a single bobby supporter left…. the guy makes mistakes after mistakes. when will it end? until hes gone of course….
TnBrian
July 7th, 2009
10:40 pm
Way to go Slobby Cox! He had better hope Soriano doesn’t pitch like he did in Washington because if we lose…
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:40 pm
Black like Me
First of all i said one of the best. And i am saying they will be beastly if they perform the way they are advertised
Heath (Cleveland)
July 7th, 2009
10:41 pm
The guys coming up to the plate are a combined 4 for 9 for the game. Yikes.
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
10:41 pm
ChrisW148
No Offense, But Why Do You waste your time watching BSPN and then complain about the garbage they choose to show…Just do like me and refuse to watch that Garbage Network out of protest
McFann :Ô:
July 7th, 2009
10:41 pm
Man…this is scary.
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
10:41 pm
BOBBY IS TRYING TO LOSE THIS GAME.
I’m sick of it.
We better damn win this game.
Jon
July 7th, 2009
10:41 pm
I can honestly see this inning going all wrong! These kind of critical mistakes cost you ballgames. Its part of baseball….Bobby Cox should feel awful right now…if we lose, he better come out and apologize for making a mistake! The Braves have to win this ballgame….and to make a mistake like that is unforgiveable!
Robert
July 7th, 2009
10:41 pm
And they’ll start bs about getting screwed by the umps
You know, I want the Braves to win, but right now, I almost want them to lose to help point out just how retarded their manager is
I mean it takes work to mess up a game like this – he sat there mining turds out of his nose with his left front hoof for eight innings and THIS is the strategy he came up with?
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:41 pm
Those decisions by Bobby Cox is the reason why we only won 1 World Series
NO MORE BOBBY
July 7th, 2009
10:41 pm
Thats ok Bobby. We understand what you tried to do.
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
10:42 pm
Love to see M.P. Showing the emotion for this team playing like crap over the last 4 games…
chrisw148
July 7th, 2009
10:42 pm
Its sad despite the win, 4 runs in 18 innings. Offense still not fixed yet.
Robert
July 7th, 2009
10:42 pm
Cmon Soriano – even Cox cant mess up striking out the side
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:42 pm
He didn’t put Blanco in LF, because it would make him look bad
Soph
July 7th, 2009
10:43 pm
I pray that failing to score more runs in the 9th doesn’t come back to haunt us.
Whew…there’s one out.
Gonna blow it in the 9th
July 7th, 2009
10:43 pm
Here we go Cubbies her we go!
Henry D.
July 7th, 2009
10:43 pm
Cox just showed why he needs to go. To put Diaz in that spot to bunt and he looks like he has never bunted before when Blanco is sitting on the bench is absolutely ludicrous. He not only looked like a 6 year old girl trying to bunt, but Cox wasted aplayer as well. And as bad as the bullpen is lately, you can’t afford to give up any at bats.
Robert
July 7th, 2009
10:43 pm
“Thats ok Bobby. We understand what you tried to do.”
I do wanna hear THIS explanation
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
10:43 pm
Thank Gawd for the No-Doubles Defensive Positioning!
N8
July 7th, 2009
10:43 pm
Was that Ron Jeremy? Why did he dye his hair blonde?
Jman (Release Frenchy NOW!)
July 7th, 2009
10:43 pm
They sure are pushing those second half season tix…
Mitchell
July 7th, 2009
10:44 pm
Rob, what the hell did I say about Schafer?
You got the wrong guy idiot.
BravesFanInPA
July 7th, 2009
10:44 pm
hey look they just showed don sutton in the stands
Robert
July 7th, 2009
10:44 pm
The other day someone got on my case when I said that the Braves record in one run games this year was misleading because instead of turning one run wins into one run losses like last year, Cox was now turning three run wins into one run wins
Anyone wanna debate me on this after that display in the top of the inning?
Henry D.
July 7th, 2009
10:45 pm
After that stupid bit of pinch hitting by Diaz, that just proves Cox may be the worst manager in the big’s. He certainly has one of the worst coached and prepared teams.
COX NEEDS TO GO!!!!!!!!!
groundfog
July 7th, 2009
10:45 pm
I want a gambling investigation, seriously. How could your manager be so stupid he’s gotta be trying to throw games
Jim
July 7th, 2009
10:45 pm
Cox called on Diaz to lay down a bunt and he did not execute. I know you all hate Bobby Cox but you can’t blame him when players don’t get the job done.
Rob from SC (Please don't trade Escobar)
July 7th, 2009
10:45 pm
I love Prado’s attitude. He needs to take Esco under his wings
Jman (Release Frenchy NOW!)
July 7th, 2009
10:45 pm
good lord…
Soph
July 7th, 2009
10:45 pm
Damn that was close.
4williec
July 7th, 2009
10:46 pm
The Atlanta media needs to hold Bobby Cox’s feet to the fire for some of the decisions he has been making. If he were in New York or Boston or Chicago they’d crucify him.
6-4-3
July 7th, 2009
10:46 pm
All right Soriano! One more baby!
Curtis Jones
July 7th, 2009
10:46 pm
I’ve had it with Cox. Tonight’s Diaz bunt move with Hernandez, Blanco and a couple of pitchers on the bench was beyond stupid. He deserves to lose this game.
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
10:46 pm
Nice K! Raffy! That was Butt-Nasty!
Couch Tater
July 7th, 2009
10:46 pm
Wicked pitch.
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:47 pm
soriano vs soriano
Hugh Jazz
July 7th, 2009
10:47 pm
ballgame
Mixxo
July 7th, 2009
10:47 pm
ballg…..
Robert
July 7th, 2009
10:47 pm
I figured out Vox’s reasoning – He wanted to preserve the save opportunity for Soriano
Gonna blow it in the 9th
July 7th, 2009
10:47 pm
Here we go Cubbies! here we go!
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:47 pm
2-1 lets not blow it
Jake W.
July 7th, 2009
10:48 pm
“Who gives a damn if the cubs fans like gonzo’s delivery”
I’m watching the WGN feed and their announcers where making a big deal about it, one in particular. I don’t see the big deal, closers are a wierd bunch. Soriano is about as normal a closer as I have seen. He’s not showing people up, he’s pitching. Soriano hops between every catch he makes and thats just what he does. I don’t know, seems to me that since the guy is in your park for a series, why not ask him why he does it instead of assuming something about it. Gonzo seems like a nice guy, i’m pretty sure he’ll tell you. It’s funny, Gonzo is probably one of the classiest players you will meet and people are taking exception to his pitching motion while Manny doesn’t seem to bother many people.
atlynkhtr
July 7th, 2009
10:48 pm
mitchell, you dont know what you are talking about in regards to shafer.
Gonna blow it in the 9th
July 7th, 2009
10:48 pm
Two run bomb coming up!
Soph
July 7th, 2009
10:48 pm
Don’t you say the b-word Mixxo! Don’t you do it!
RHR
July 7th, 2009
10:48 pm
Damn Mitchell, did your best friend steal your dog today or what?
kool$kat
July 7th, 2009
10:48 pm
You know, I want the Braves to win, but right now, I almost want them to lose to help point out just how retarded their manager is – Robert
Robert, you sir are no Braves fan, you are just a sad strange little man who lives to take out his frustrations on the esteemed manager of the local baseball team. Why don’t you move on to another subject, or just cut and paste “I hate Bobby Cox” at the beginning of every blog and then go away!
the hopes of the braves nation rest in your hands mr. hanson
July 7th, 2009
10:48 pm
i dont care if fontenot does hit a two run homer right here and wins the game…..we need to lock soriano up now. we dont need to let him get to free agency…
NO MORE BOBBY
July 7th, 2009
10:48 pm
Robert – Its called sarcasm. Ha!
Dumbfound
July 7th, 2009
10:48 pm
Hear we go cubbies down to their last strike !!!
PWHjort
July 7th, 2009
10:49 pm
Jay212033,
No, I do not approve of the Mike Minor selection. I was very upset by it. When you’ve got Matzek, Purke, Miller, and even guys like Grant Green available, you’ve got to make a pick better than Minor.
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:49 pm
And this guy isnt an allstar???????????
Jman (Release Frenchy NOW!)
July 7th, 2009
10:49 pm
Just muscle up and throw it past him…
Tomahawkin
July 7th, 2009
10:49 pm
Raffy, Come On, Strike This Mudda-Sucka Out!!!
Bravesman
July 7th, 2009
10:49 pm
take my words back for now
4williec
July 7th, 2009
10:50 pm
Jake W….exactly what I was thinking.
o-me
July 7th, 2009
10:50 pm
Alfo done it again! great save.