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Shamus Thacker
July 11th, 2009
11:16 pm
Me either McFann, and I’m old enough to be your paw-paw.
Tom O'Hawke
July 11th, 2009
11:16 pm
actually, the slump really started after he crashed into the backstop on June 22, and then there was the dizziness a couple days later, which they said was from the flu
McFann, you’re right. I forgot about that. I almost wish he wasn’t playing in the AS game (don’t kill me!). Goodnight.
RHR
July 11th, 2009
11:17 pm
Oh good lord. Go look at the ajc.com homepage.
Pete
July 11th, 2009
11:18 pm
Francoeur showed his trademark power lol “Francoeur responded with a well-placed blooper over the head of first baseman Joey Votto(notes), driving in Angel Pagan and Luis Castillo”
Heath (Cleveland)
July 11th, 2009
11:19 pm
Ok, gonna pop in a movie… love Netflix.
semiballcoach
July 11th, 2009
11:19 pm
tendinitis is gonzo’s body’s defense mechanism against bobby…too bad it didn’t kick in earlier
John
July 11th, 2009
11:19 pm
I’m starting to agree that Josh Willingham would be a good pickup for the Braves.
cabravesfan
July 11th, 2009
11:19 pm
Tom-
RHR is going to bed soon…don’t worry about her
Poorjeff
July 11th, 2009
11:21 pm
Mark Martin just won 1 million in Nascar race tonight.
fastasballs
July 11th, 2009
11:21 pm
Another great win. Great pitching, good defense & just enough offense to take the victory. I’m hoping for a blow out tomorrow, rack up 4-5 runs in the first & cruise for once.
It’s been since July 1st since the Braves have had a game decided by 3 runs or more, the majority have been 1-2 run games. It wouldn’t hurt in the least for Moylan & Soriano to have a nice 4 day rest, they are going to need it for the second half.
Even though they only scored 4 runs the offense is looking a little better. Still need McCann & Chipper to get on a roll for a few weeks. Maybe after the break.
groundfog
July 11th, 2009
11:21 pm
Francouer picked off lmao
Paul Ferrell
July 11th, 2009
11:22 pm
I realize that the players love Bobby Cox and that he is a HOF manager. But the truth is that Cox is the primary reason that the Braves won only 1 World Series during their historic run. Bobby sticks with players for all the wrong reasons and Francoeur was one of those players. Even if he becomes a superstar with the Mets, trading him was the right thing to do.
Tom O'Hawke
July 11th, 2009
11:22 pm
RHR is going to bed soon…don’t worry about her
She said that a while ago, but I see she’s still snooping around. ‘Night, RHR.
Wayne in Utah
July 11th, 2009
11:23 pm
I believe Medlen is going tomorrow. Hope we get him about 3-4 runs early to make it a bit easier on the kid. I love his attitude. Reminds me a bit of Marcus Giles.
Tom O'Hawke
July 11th, 2009
11:24 pm
Mark Martin just won 1 million in Nascar race tonight.
That’s pretty good for a guy that “retired” two years ago.
Chop Chop
July 11th, 2009
11:24 pm
He’s on the juice, Tom O’Hawke.
bravesgirlnc
July 11th, 2009
11:25 pm
Man Brian Jordan has a man crush on Frenchy. I can do without seeing his highlight reel every night. Hopefully that will stop.
cabravesfan
July 11th, 2009
11:25 pm
Tom-
I think she is enjoying our discussion
Mitchell
July 11th, 2009
11:27 pm
We didn’t win any of these games last year.
Hopefully Bobby won’t kill any more arms before the end of the first half.
That was one time this roadtrip when using Gonzo in the 8th would have made sense. And if he hadn’t been overworked he probably would have shut ‘em down.
Does anybody mind how often I say “‘em” instead of “them”? Just going for that conversational style.
Wayne in Utah
July 11th, 2009
11:27 pm
Looks like Frenchy got a good start tonight. I hope the kid finds himself, except when he is playing the Braves.
David O'Brien
July 11th, 2009
11:28 pm
With Broxton hurt, there’s a chance that Soriano could still make the All-Star team. Cox left a message with Charlie Manuel tonight, they played phone tag, haven’t spoke yet.
jason
July 11th, 2009
11:30 pm
Great game tonight. JJ his usual self. Good defensive effort. Hernandez is starting to look more comfortable at SS. Dude can’t hit a lick though
(Belliard, anyone). Chipper and McCann both seem to get one good hit per game and then they are done. Soriano is dominating. He was “Filthy” tonight.
Saw Francouer’s 2 hits and have to say, He ain’t gonna make it in the”Big Apple” with that swing. It is still the same ugly crap as in ATL. The Mets jersey didn’t help it look better at all, well maybe better than in a Braves jersey. Francouer vs. Church. JF got the 2 hits, but Church had the better swings and most importantly, The better ABs. Church hit that one pitch a long ways to LCF for a noisy out. He took an o-fer, but I will take him over JF anyday. ATL will walk away with a steal by the end of the year.
Tom O'Hawke
July 11th, 2009
11:31 pm
I think she is enjoying our discussion
No one can be that bored.
What’s Jim up to tonight. I missed most of the posts.
Jerry
July 11th, 2009
11:31 pm
I’d rather Soriano rest over the break but what the heck an All Star selection can get him more money in free agency from the yanks
PWHjort
July 11th, 2009
11:31 pm
Soriano better make that All-Star team…
Poorjeff
July 11th, 2009
11:31 pm
Hope you are right DOB. Soriano should be a All-Star game.
TnBrian
July 11th, 2009
11:31 pm
I can’t imagine there’s a more dominate closer in the game right now than Soriano. If there is…NO, there isn’t, period! Get that dude to the A.S. game.
fastasballs
July 11th, 2009
11:31 pm
Well it looks like Frenchy had a nice night. I saw the first hit, the bloop that scored two. Was the second a repeat? There was just oo many games going at once. Smoltz was pitching tonight, Phillies/Pirates, Mets/Reds & the Braves.
Dunno
July 11th, 2009
11:32 pm
NO MORE BOBBY
July 11th, 2009
10:44 pm
As I look and realize another year of watching subs play starter positions….
WHO THE HECK IS OUR TRAINER? HE SUCKS WITH HOW OFTEN WE GET HURT!!!
Obviously someone who has never actually played sports. Like the trainer can actually prevent an injury..
Idiot.
jason
July 11th, 2009
11:32 pm
On another note. Acosta has really come on. He is finally earning BC’s confidence. I know Gonzo wasn’t available, but still a good road trip for Acosta.
groundfog
July 11th, 2009
11:32 pm
Key to second half-WIN AT HOME DANG IT. The Braves will be .500 on the road if they can win tomorrow but 21-21 at home-that’s not going to cut it.
Tom O'Hawke
July 11th, 2009
11:32 pm
(there’s an invisible “?” after “tonight”)
cabravesfan
July 11th, 2009
11:34 pm
Tom-
Girl’s got an active imagination
Jim’s got a couple of classes tomorrow, probably taking it easy tonight
Chop Chop
July 11th, 2009
11:38 pm
You know what’s weird?
The Braves are 43-44 through 87 games this year. They’re five games out of first.
Last season, the Braves were 41-46 through 87 games. They were seven games out of first.
N8 needs to write a dissertation about this.
Poorjeff
July 11th, 2009
11:39 pm
Smoltz=7 K’s in 5 innings.
Vinings Jim
July 11th, 2009
11:39 pm
Tom – the girl apparently doesn’t know my method of preparation. No better way to get ready to teach than wine and vodka and a Braves’ victory.
cabravesfan
July 11th, 2009
11:40 pm
VJ-
“the girl” has a name
o-me
July 11th, 2009
11:42 pm
The girl can’t help it she was born to please………………………….
Mixxo
July 11th, 2009
11:44 pm
Does anybody mind how often I say “‘em” instead of “them”? Just going for that conversational style. – Mitchell
Not at all Mitch, I actually prefer the casual style. Even I snub my own literary prowess in favor of a more relaxed style.
Braves326
July 11th, 2009
11:44 pm
Have you people seen the swings Diaz takes?
Mitchell
July 11th, 2009
11:45 pm
TnBrian
July 11th, 2009
11:14 pm
Brian Jordan can’t pronounce words properly like Sariano instead of Soriano, slida instead of slider, and the stutters and brain farts he gets before he can finish what he’s trying to say
Brian Jordan is slightly challenged. I used to find him annoying but he’s gotten a little better. Not to say that he probably doesn’t talk like that always but he’s definitely not what you would call a natural in front of the camera.
Ron Gant has a little trouble too but he has that clear even-toned speaking voice. I’m trying not to say “white” because that would be offensive but, well…
I love Ron Gant. He was one of my favorite players back in the day. As important as McGriff was that year, Ron Gant was phenominal… wow, haven’t used that word on the blog before.
But you know what? I’m tired of blaming Bobby, I’m tired of blaming Lonnie. He should have scored but Ronnie was up with runners at second and third and no outs and what does he do? Little weak ground ball to first.
I seem to recall that in the 9th inning of Game 6 in the ‘92 WS he had a chance to drive in the winning run and flied out.
I’m over it. Not gonna think about that anymore.
Vinings Jim
July 11th, 2009
11:45 pm
CBF – I apologize for my blatant lack of respect – grovel, grovel, grovel.
Mitchell
July 11th, 2009
11:46 pm
“I love Ron Gant. He was one of my favorite players back in the day. As important as McGriff was that year*…”
*I meant to say ‘93. Good year that one. Didn’t end well though now did it?
cabravesfan
July 11th, 2009
11:47 pm
VJ-
that was an apology…drink for that
nolie
July 11th, 2009
11:47 pm
CBF – I apologize for my blatant lack of respect – grovel, grovel, grovel (VJ)
WIMP !
cabravesfan
July 11th, 2009
11:47 pm
Nolie-
I like groveling
Mitchell
July 11th, 2009
11:48 pm
But you know what? I’m tired of blaming Bobby, I’m tired of blaming Lonnie. He should have scored but Ronnie was up with runners at second and third and no outs and what does he do? Little weak ground ball to first.
Of course I’m refering to the 8th inning of Game 7 of the ‘91 World Series in case that was unclear.
Then again, Sid had the bases loaded with a chance to be even more of a hero and didn’t get it done either.
I’m over it.
Vinings Jim
July 11th, 2009
11:49 pm
Nolie – trust me, she knows when I am lying through my teeth.
Braves326
July 11th, 2009
11:50 pm
Good Luck, Medlen…
jason
July 11th, 2009
11:50 pm
Mitchell, are you over it? I am sure we could find a program for you. There’s a 12 step program for just about everything now days.
Tom O'Hawke
July 11th, 2009
11:51 pm
Tom – the girl apparently doesn’t know my method of preparation. No better way to get ready to teach than wine and vodka and a Braves’ victory.
I know how to prepare with wine and vodka, but how do you manage a Braves’ victory? That takes talent? I bow to your experience.
Tom O'Hawke
July 11th, 2009
11:52 pm
(imagine an invisible “!” after “talent”. geez…)
Cooper S
July 11th, 2009
11:52 pm
Mitchell, when you’re trying not to say it, it’s best to, you know, not say it. Cause you said it and you’re right, it is offensive.
cabravesfan
July 11th, 2009
11:53 pm
Tom-
apparently he is a man of many talents
Did it stop raining up there?
Tom O'Hawke
July 11th, 2009
11:54 pm
nolie, I think Jim is lying about lying.
Tom O'Hawke
July 11th, 2009
11:57 pm
Did it stop raining up there?
All depends on when you ask. Right now it’s not … is …. not….is….stopped. Uh, started… (see what I mean?)…
Vinings Jim
July 11th, 2009
11:57 pm
Tom – I spent five hour reading willieg’s strategery notes today and determined that we had a 79% chance of winning, so I was very confident.
francoeuristheman
July 11th, 2009
11:58 pm
cant wait til jeff bombs against the braves next weekend
Wren BLOWS
July 11th, 2009
11:58 pm
i second that
PWHjort
July 11th, 2009
11:59 pm
From a Mets Blogger.
Q: Church gets a bad rap defensively. Yet the statistics (UZR and +/-) suggest he’s a slightly above-average defender. Tell us about his glove work from a fans’ perspective.
A: He’s not Roberto Clemente but Church is definitely an above average right fielder. He even filled in for Carlos Beltran in center field very capably on occasion this season. His arm is very good, not as good as Francoeur though. And he has surprising range for his body type plus good instincts on the ball. An above average fielder is a perfect description of him.
Vinings Jim
July 12th, 2009
12:00 am
Tom – I could reproduce some comments I would have made to her today if the blog allowed such rebuttals.
cabravesfan
July 12th, 2009
12:01 am
Tom-
Sorry- I tried to get it to stop but apparently I failed miserably
VJ-
Good luck with that- let me know how it turns out
Vinings Jim
July 12th, 2009
12:01 am
hours, not hour
StingerSplash
July 12th, 2009
12:02 am
has anyone dissected the Braves success (or lack thereof) with home state players recently?
To wit:
Blaine Boyer (Walton High, 3rd round pick?) — Released, with D-Backs, third organization this season.
Kyle Davies (Eagles Landing) — Sent to KC. Might as well be Siberia.
Brian McCann — All-Star level catcher.
Jeff Francoeur (Parkview, very expensive first round pick) — Shipped to Mets, along with $$, for Ryan Church. An ignominious end.
Macay McBride (Screven County. Another high draft pick) — Traded to Detroit. Hurt arm bad.
Nick Green — Bounced around several organizations. Was not in majors last year. Now starting SS for the Red Sox, though he is in a huge slump.
Josh Burrus (Wheeler High, sandwich pick) — Never advanced far up the ladder in Braves minor league system. Last known whereabouts — independent league ball. Like Frenchy, was a Clemson signee.
Richard Lewis (Pope High, Georgia Tech) — dealt to the Cubbies, if I remember correctly. Can’t remember if he was a Braves draft pick, but I seem to recall that yes, he was.
Since Willie Harris was not a Braves signee (not that I recall), he is not included.
This is off the top of my head at midnight. If there are corrections/additions/deletions, please, by all means.
cabravesfan
July 12th, 2009
12:02 am
VJ-
first I get “the girl” and now it’s just “her”??? What the [expletive deleted]??
N Nine
July 12th, 2009
12:02 am
“With Broxton hurt, there’s a chance that Soriano could still make the All-Star team”
…..and now Cain. Soriano must be a lock now! JJ and Vazquez should be considered for the second slot.
Tom O'Hawke
July 12th, 2009
12:05 am
Tom – I spent five hour reading willieg’s strategery notes today and determined that we had a 79% chance of winning, so I was very confident.
Yes, he would be the one to know.
PWHjort
July 12th, 2009
12:05 am
We could wake up on Monday in 2nd place (well, tied, but 1 up on the loss side).
Vinings Jim
July 12th, 2009
12:06 am
cabravesfan – how often do I have to ask you not to offend my sensitive ears with your off-color comments?
cabravesfan
July 12th, 2009
12:09 am
VJ-
since you have never asked…
I deleted it! I didn’t realize you were so easily offended
PWHjort
July 12th, 2009
12:09 am
Eric from MO,
My theory for a few weeks has been that willieg is actually Chop Chop being intentionally stupid to amuse us. DOB is still running his IP checks and cross-linking analysis. We should have the results soon.
David O'Brien
July 12th, 2009
12:10 am
“His fastball is just crazy,” Jurrjens said of Soriano, who lowered his ERA to 1.48 and raised his strikeout total to 58 (with 15 walks) in 42-2/3 innings, including seven strikeouts in three scoreless innings in his past three games.
“He throws a fastball down the middle and it just explodes,” Jurrjens said. “I wish I could do it that easily, throw it down the middle and they swing and miss.”
Tom O'Hawke
July 12th, 2009
12:10 am
Sorry- I tried to get it to stop but apparently I failed miserably
Actually, you didn’t. The two days that you promised me it wouldn’t rain, Thursday and Friday, it didn’t. Today has been on and off with showers and T-storms, all day. That’s OK. Tomorrow night is when we put out the trash. Plus it’s the last game before the break. I can watch it here, can’t down there (unless it’s on TBS or ESPN).
Chop Chop
July 12th, 2009
12:10 am
Are you kidding me, PWH?
Give me some damn credit.
cabravesfan
July 12th, 2009
12:11 am
N Nine-
I am thinking Javy is not going anywhere over the break…
Eric from MO
July 12th, 2009
12:11 am
PWH why do you believe it is Chop Chop?
Mitchell
July 12th, 2009
12:12 am
Jason, don’t worry yourself too much.
I’ll think I’ll be okay but keep me in your thoughts.
In closing, I have to say I don’t think there’s any reason we can’t have as many wins as the Giants. I don’t know what to make of these Braves, there’s no reason why we can’t stay in it and/or win it but I don’t like what Bobby’s been doing with the bullpen. I like how we’re playing but we should be a lot better. If not for Gonzo getting overworked we could already be over .500 by now.
I’ll tip my cap to Scott Olsen in D.C and even that Cub pitcher as much as I’m loathe to do so… fancy talk, huh? But there’s no way we should have blown those other two games. I try not to point the finger at Bobby but I have to.
We should be 7-2 on this trip and we should have more wins overall. I fully expect our own replacement starter Medlen to throw a no-no tomorrow like Mr. Sanchez by the bay.
We need a win tomorrow and a few extra runs for the M-Dogg wouldn’t hurt and I hope Brian hits a grand slam in St. Louie to shove it in Molina’s face.
Wow that’s aggresive.
cabravesfan
July 12th, 2009
12:12 am
Tom-
Then I will try to get the rain to go away by Monday- I assume you will be off to parts unknown around then?
David O'Brien
July 12th, 2009
12:13 am
McCann: “Big team win tonight. We did the little things early in the game. J.J. pitched great, Manny got the big out, and Soriano closed the door.”
McCann was pumped to hear Soriano has a shot at joining him on the All-Star team: “He’s so deserving.”
Vinings Jim
July 12th, 2009
12:14 am
cabravesfan – never mind – I apparently confused you with That One, who is practically perfect. And, not technically offended – maybe …no, can’t say that here.
PWHjort
July 12th, 2009
12:14 am
Chop Chop provides all the non-willieg humor around here, I might as well assume it’s him in disguise providing the willieg humor. And the willieg humor is hilarious.
Tom O'Hawke
July 12th, 2009
12:16 am
What the [expletive deleted]??
I’m pretty sure I nailed this one too. This is fun.
Mitchell
July 12th, 2009
12:16 am
Cooper S
July 11th, 2009
11:52 pm
Mitchell, when you’re trying not to say it, it’s best to, you know, not say it. Cause you said it and you’re right, it is offensive.
Come on Cooper, clearly I didn’t mean that. I was kidding. Give me a break.
I can’t help myself.
cabravesfan
July 12th, 2009
12:16 am
VJ-
I can’t type what I want to call you right now…
Tom O'Hawke
July 12th, 2009
12:19 am
StingerSplash, what about Heyward?
Vinings Jim
July 12th, 2009
12:20 am
CBF – Is your dog biting your fingers?
Tom O'Hawke
July 12th, 2009
12:21 am
DOB, is the “Scowl”, your creation? Whomever (whoever?) came up with it, I like it.
Austin
July 12th, 2009
12:22 am
DOB
Speaking of Soriano, who does he hang out with in the clubhouse? I know he’s a quiet dude and all…
cabravesfan
July 12th, 2009
12:22 am
VJ-
some things are just not acceptable in a public forum. (and the dog went to bed hours ago) Groveling is a good idea right about now.
Vinings Jim
July 12th, 2009
12:22 am
Tom – I’m getting tired, but it worries me when I see you use the word nailed when discussing our friend.
Chop Chop
July 12th, 2009
12:23 am
I figure that willieg is either Lew or Roman Gal. There are startling similarities in diction and tone.
Rob from SC
July 12th, 2009
12:25 am
Heyward is coming soon.
Tom O'Hawke
July 12th, 2009
12:26 am
Then I will try to get the rain to go away by Monday- I assume you will be off to parts unknown around then?
Either Monday of Tuesday. I want to make sure my car is OK first. It seems to be, but another couple days won’t hurt. Besides, all my buddies down there, are coming back tomorrow. So there’s no hurry.
Tom O'Hawke
July 12th, 2009
12:28 am
Chop Chop provides all the non-willieg humor around here, I might as well assume it’s him in disguise providing the willieg humor. And the willieg humor is hilarious.
PWHjort, the problem is, he gives it away. His spelling and punctuation are way too good.
a643dp
July 12th, 2009
12:29 am
The last thing we need is soriano in the allstar game. I am all for position players but it is nothing but trouble for pitchers. I say soriano tells them no and Atlanta pays him any AS bonus he might have anyway.
Supes
July 12th, 2009
12:31 am
With Broxton and Cain out of the ALL STAR game….I hope Soriano and JJ get a shot, either one is deserving to get one of those 2 slots. Meanwhile “Kung Fu Panda” still left off the roster for that flying midget Victorino! Shame!
Tom O'Hawke
July 12th, 2009
12:31 am
Jim, worry not when followed by “it”.
David O'Brien
July 12th, 2009
12:31 am
OK, I’m gonna print verbatim this e-mail that I received, obviously without giving the guy’s name.
This is it. I swear, I’ve not touched one letter. This was it, in its entirety:
after wren and robert cox knifed jeff and tommy glavine I no longer have a intrset in wha t happens to a classAA team playing in he major`s. they are off my tv and interest for good. after all cox was taken to world series 5 o 6 time and could only win i and hat took 6 games.enjoy if you wish
Rob from SC
July 12th, 2009
12:32 am
Why are the Indians not calling up Matt LaPorta?
Tom O'Hawke
July 12th, 2009
12:33 am
Chop Chop, I’m leaning on it being Larry, after too many shots.