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Goldenglove002
July 22nd, 2009
9:06 pm
Braves should send Norton down for Kelly, and call him back up again in September if he doesn’t do bad in AAA. I would have trouble believing that Norton wouldn’t be OK with that, because I don’t think he’d be able to get a job anywhere at this point. Really stinks that he did so well last year and is absolutely terrible this year. But he has to be the one that gets taken off this roster if kelly is going to be back up.
A-ville Ranger
July 22nd, 2009
9:06 pm
Ok, this team is different, still flawed but different..they can PITCH.I think it’s clear now we have as good a starting 5 as any team in either league.
The other change is the 1 and 2 spots in the lineup.While Mclouth gives us base runners it’s Prado at 2 who really changes the dynamic of this team offensively.The first time I saw Prado bat in spring training a couple years back, my take was ”he looks very balanced up there”. That’s still his biggest strength in my view.
AlabamaBrave
July 22nd, 2009
9:06 pm
Soph
July 22nd, 2009
8:55 pm
Boooooo day games during the week!
I disagree, I say yay day games during the week!
RHR
July 22nd, 2009
9:07 pm
Heath did you finally get in on the rectangle? I did not know that! I need to keep up better.
The Bird and Indian
July 22nd, 2009
9:07 pm
I love how Paul puts lol after everything he puts to try to lighten up everything he says, lol.
Steve from OH
July 22nd, 2009
9:07 pm
Most excellent observation, MiltonDawg!
Paul Lentz
July 22nd, 2009
9:07 pm
Steve from OH………..I’m really hoping that if Frank Wren wants to call up Kelly Johnson…that he will cut Greg Norton. I could live with Kelly being called up to replace Norton. But if he sends Conrad down instead of cutting Norton………I’ll be very disappointed.
BravesFanChris24
July 22nd, 2009
9:08 pm
Jurrjens in it for the 8th!
Steve from OH
July 22nd, 2009
9:08 pm
Steve from OH…………so do you admit that your first loyalty lies with Kelly Johnson over the Braves team?
…..no? I’m sorry, no comprendo…
MiltonDawg
July 22nd, 2009
9:08 pm
Totally Steve from OH Esquire!!
Heath (Cleveland)
July 22nd, 2009
9:09 pm
RHR -
cabravesfan likes that I am a trouble maker. And apparently she likes my g/f too.
the hopes of the braves nation rest in your hands mr. hanson
July 22nd, 2009
9:09 pm
those are some really good pics of yunel, mcann and chip carey at the children’s hospital in atlanta. i wish there were a lot more. its good to see young braves players making the day of a few youngsters unfortunate enough to be in a hospital. i dont know if they were told to go by braves management or volunteered, either way i thinks its great.
Doc Holiday
July 22nd, 2009
9:09 pm
If you ask me, muts will be foolish not to become sellers.
On the other hand the fish just wont vanish ……….they are right there with us.
Joebrave
July 22nd, 2009
9:09 pm
Earlier, we noted that representatives from Baltimore and Atlanta attended the Sox’s game Monday night against Tampa Bay, as noted by the Trib’s Mark Gonzalez
HMMM, wonder what the Braves were doing there?
RHR
July 22nd, 2009
9:11 pm
Oh wow Heath, that’s an unexpected twist. We may get an octagon after all!
MiltonDawg
July 22nd, 2009
9:11 pm
Perhaps Schafer/Norton..possibly KJ & Medlen in a package deal??
Vinings Jim
July 22nd, 2009
9:11 pm
RHR – in his dreams!
AlabamaBrave
July 22nd, 2009
9:11 pm
the hopes of the braves nation rest in your hands mr. hanson
July 22nd, 2009
9:09 pm
those are some really good pics of yunel, mcann and chip carey at the children’s hospital in atlanta. i wish there were a lot more. its good to see young braves players making the day of a few youngsters unfortunate enough to be in a hospital. i dont know if they were told to go by braves management or volunteered, either way i thinks its great.
I agree, having a son who has had to stay in the Children’s Hospital near my home a couple of times, I appreciate when athletes, or anyone takes the time to visit them.
Marc
July 22nd, 2009
9:12 pm
Someone break Uribe’s kneecaps, good grief.
Goldenglove002
July 22nd, 2009
9:12 pm
phew, thought we lost the shutout
Heath (Cleveland)
July 22nd, 2009
9:12 pm
Doc Holiday -
How can the Mets be seller? All their players will be on the DL through the trade deadline? lol
Paul Lentz
July 22nd, 2009
9:12 pm
Jair got away with one on that 1-0 pitch……..then throws the same pitch on the next pitch and Uribe almost deposits it in the cheap seats.
Now I would get ready to bring in Gonzalez.
BravesFanChris24
July 22nd, 2009
9:12 pm
Hmmm….
Maybe Braves were looking at someone from Rays? Maybe Zobrist?
Vinings Jim
July 22nd, 2009
9:12 pm
RHR – are you in on the octagon? (She wants to know – not near her computer right now).
Steve from OH
July 22nd, 2009
9:12 pm
Perhaps Schafer/Norton..possibly KJ & Medlen in a package deal??
Most heinous, MiltonDawg, bringin’ up my boys Schafer and Medlen in trade talks.
Goldenglove002
July 22nd, 2009
9:13 pm
get JJ out of here, he’s letting them hit the ball. Good work JJ, I’ll take 7 2/3 innings
Paul Lentz
July 22nd, 2009
9:14 pm
This will probably be Jurrjens last batter.
RHR
July 22nd, 2009
9:14 pm
Y’all are crowding me up on the Yunel bandwagon. Need to start filling another bus.
Joebrave
July 22nd, 2009
9:14 pm
Keith Law’s Take
The Braves still need help, and a bat “My gut reaction is that without a bat, the Braves can’t win this division. The deficit is 8 games in the loss column, behind a clearly superior Phillies team that — if anything — has some upside (e.g., Hamels and Rollins should be better in the second half). That’s a lot to overcome.”
Damn I hate this dude, I wonder why the Braves even keep playing, why not just give the Stinkin Philthies the Divison and the W.S. title on a damn platter,
Jeff321
July 22nd, 2009
9:14 pm
YANK!
RHR
July 22nd, 2009
9:14 pm
No Jim, I’m just watching the show.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 22nd, 2009
9:14 pm
Bring in the lefty…
MiltonDawg
July 22nd, 2009
9:14 pm
Sorry Steve, just throwing out some ideas buddy. Dont want to be a bummer dude.
RHR
July 22nd, 2009
9:15 pm
Get on your feet for JJ!
Heath (Cleveland)
July 22nd, 2009
9:15 pm
REALLY big ovation for JJ. Wow.
Soph
July 22nd, 2009
9:15 pm
Standing O for JJ! Great job kid!
Jimmy Joe
July 22nd, 2009
9:15 pm
OKAY. Time to go get him.
Joebrave
July 22nd, 2009
9:15 pm
MiltonDawg, Shafer -yes in a minute, but medlen, hell no!
Paul Lentz
July 22nd, 2009
9:15 pm
Nice outing Jair.
The Bird and Indian
July 22nd, 2009
9:15 pm
It’s amazing that JJ is only 23. What a trade we made for him.
Marc
July 22nd, 2009
9:15 pm
Listen to that stadium, this isn’t just a new team, this is a new fanbase. There is a light at the end of the tunnel after all!
McFann ;Ô;
July 22nd, 2009
9:17 pm
Those were some very good photos! I loved them.
Shamus Or loving Ks. LOL
Haha! That would be a much tougher pill to swallow. But if I had a 100% lifetime-guarantee that it would work…
MFin04
July 22nd, 2009
9:17 pm
Uh-oh Brave-killer coming up…
BravesFanChris24
July 22nd, 2009
9:17 pm
Come on Gonzo!
Shamus Thacker
July 22nd, 2009
9:17 pm
I was actually one of the few idiots who said we should stand-pat a while back.
Idiocy: JUST DO IT!
Rob from SC
July 22nd, 2009
9:17 pm
Don’t think Tampa will trade Zobrist
AlabamaBrave
July 22nd, 2009
9:17 pm
Hitch is a great movie
cabravesfan
July 22nd, 2009
9:17 pm
What an outstanding outing by JJ
RHR-
I’m still working on setting up the cage match…
McFann ;Ô;
July 22nd, 2009
9:17 pm
JJ pitched an outstanding game. Neither of those guys had better score!
Capt Caveman
July 22nd, 2009
9:17 pm
I had a text message conversation with my “insider” with the Braves earlier this morning. Basically we both hold about the same opinion. I am reposting this to get your responses.
== Norton is going to be released soon as KJ and Infante both will be coming back to the team.
== Yunel’s production in the middle of the lineup has cooled the rush to get a right handed power bat
== Still might be looking at the White Sox for either Dye or Konerko, still listening to possible interest from the A’s about trading Holliday. Chances of anything happening are 50/50.
== If a trade happens at all it will probably include KJ, if it happens with the A’s it might also include Garrett Anderson, as he is a West Coast guy from the AL.
== Hudson will be coming into the bullpen when he returns, basically following the John Smoltz philosophy that relieving is less stressful on the arm. Huddy will be a nice addition to the middle of the bullpen as he gives Cox one more veteran to go to. He might also be able to make a spot start should a starter need to skip one for any reason.
== We both agree that the Braves might have the most flexible lineup in the league due to having two of the absolute best “utility” guys in Prado and Infante, having Diaz ,Church, and McLouth who can play any outfield positions, possibly having 2 relievers in Medlen and Hudson who have starter ability, and having 2 seasoned righty/lefty closers that Bobby can interchange based on the need. Throw in Conrad and you can see where the Braves have the best “match up” ability in the NL when all of these parts come together on the roster.
It’s going to be a good second half for the Braves !! Go Bravos !!!
p.s. == And finally that neither of us really has a clue what will happen since neither of us is really involved in any of the this stuff anyway. But we both agree that we wont be shocked by anything that Frank Wren does, he is proving to be quite a go getter with a good sense of what will work for the Braves.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 22nd, 2009
9:18 pm
Good job bringing in a lefty against this guy.
Joebrave
July 22nd, 2009
9:18 pm
The Nationals are listening to offers for Adam Dunn, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Oh hell now the Dunn crap will start up again!
bravesgrl4life
July 22nd, 2009
9:18 pm
Did Gonzo have to make it interesting?
Steve from OH
July 22nd, 2009
9:18 pm
I was actually one of the few idiots who said we should stand-pat a while back.
I kinda think we should stand pat now…
[Looks away sheepishly]
PWHjort
July 22nd, 2009
9:18 pm
I honestly don’t think we need any more players. I mean, a Prince Fielder or a Russel Branyan would be nice, but I think we’ve got enough.
geauxbraves2000
July 22nd, 2009
9:18 pm
I’m not sure how to do emoticons, so here is a manual one for JJ :applaud:
WTG!
Geaux Braves!!
MiltonDawg
July 22nd, 2009
9:19 pm
Somebody fill me in..when did Gonzo stop his “Mazzone-esque” rocking? After the break??
Heath (Cleveland)
July 22nd, 2009
9:19 pm
Breaking ball on the 1-2 count…
Joebrave
July 22nd, 2009
9:19 pm
Puhleeeze Give me Konerko over Dunn!!!
RHR
July 22nd, 2009
9:20 pm
Is that the same thing you posted on the other blog, Capt Caveman?
Doc Holiday
July 22nd, 2009
9:20 pm
Heath (Cleveland),
You are right, well maybe they might be selling some of their pop corn in case other stadiums run short of it.
No seriously, they can trade some of their catchers……..all of them are good. Also Angel Pagan, he is good also. And maybe Pelfrey or KRod. But I suppose no one will take KRods contract.
Heath (Cleveland)
July 22nd, 2009
9:20 pm
…4-1
PWHjort
July 22nd, 2009
9:20 pm
Randy Winn, You’re old. Stop trying so hard.
MiltonDawg
July 22nd, 2009
9:20 pm
damn!!
The Bird and Indian
July 22nd, 2009
9:20 pm
ahh. Dang!
MFin04
July 22nd, 2009
9:20 pm
Who isn’t surprised? Gonzo, blowing crap? Randy W. killing the Braves…not shocked…not at all…
RHR
July 22nd, 2009
9:20 pm
bravesgirl – did you expect anything else?
Jimmy Joe
July 22nd, 2009
9:21 pm
WE CAN’T LOSE THIS GAME!
MiltonDawg
July 22nd, 2009
9:21 pm
I’m getting nervous..anybody else?
Joebrave
July 22nd, 2009
9:21 pm
Yes Give the Sox Kotchman, and Gonzo for Konerko NOW!
Heath (Cleveland)
July 22nd, 2009
9:21 pm
Come on Gonzo.
bravesgrl4life
July 22nd, 2009
9:21 pm
well, there goes the shutout. Gonzo, do not screw this up!!!
RHR
July 22nd, 2009
9:21 pm
Paging MFIKY….
JBoog1285
July 22nd, 2009
9:21 pm
MiltonDawg – He only does that with no one on base. It is a balk out of the stretch
CrimeDog
July 22nd, 2009
9:21 pm
miltondawg-
he never did it out of the stretch
Jalb3rt
July 22nd, 2009
9:21 pm
Oh how I hate Randy STUPID Winn…
The Lammer
July 22nd, 2009
9:21 pm
I’m starting to get a little worried.
PWHjort
July 22nd, 2009
9:22 pm
Would you quit it with Konerko?
The Bird and Indian
July 22nd, 2009
9:22 pm
MiltonDawg: He can’t rock while he’s in the stretch.
JBoog1285
July 22nd, 2009
9:22 pm
MFin04 – What else do you want gonzo to do? he saws a guy off and he beats out an infield single, it happens.
C's
July 22nd, 2009
9:22 pm
How did Gonzo blow it? He got him to hit a weak dribbler to the infield. Can’t ask much more than that.
Joebrave
July 22nd, 2009
9:22 pm
Keep Conrad and deal Kelly, Jo Jo and L.Sumoza to Bal for meredith, and Sherrill. then the damn Philies better watch out!
Heath (Cleveland)
July 22nd, 2009
9:22 pm
I’ll get nervous if they don’t get Rowand.
RHR
July 22nd, 2009
9:22 pm
Keep on, Chip.
The Bird and Indian
July 22nd, 2009
9:22 pm
MFin04: What exactly did Gonzo blow? He gave up a chopper so far.
Cheese
July 22nd, 2009
9:23 pm
Do we got a good 3rd baseman in the minor’s? I’m not talking for now but chipper is getting old and in the next 2-3 years he probably retires
the hopes of the braves nation rest in your hands mr. hanson
July 22nd, 2009
9:23 pm
tough break for gonzo right there…. he pitched winn perfectly.
and now the ump wants to hoze gonzo on that change up right down the pipe…
BravesFanChris24
July 22nd, 2009
9:23 pm
Inning over
MFin04
July 22nd, 2009
9:23 pm
Nice job getting out of that.
Shamus Thacker
July 22nd, 2009
9:23 pm
LOL Steve f/OH
Heath (Cleveland)
July 22nd, 2009
9:23 pm
Book it. The scowl in the 9th and it is ovaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!
JBoog1285
July 22nd, 2009
9:23 pm
let’s be honest fellas, that was a pretty darn good job against two pretty good hitters.
BravesFanChris24
July 22nd, 2009
9:24 pm
Soriano gonna close
PWHjort
July 22nd, 2009
9:24 pm
I love it how Gonzalez is mad at himself for giving up the run even though he faced 2 batters and got 1 pathetic grounder to first that an over-ambitious Randy Winn legged out for an infield hit and got a grounder right at the SS.
Doc Holiday
July 22nd, 2009
9:24 pm
Gonzo was not dominant at all, but he was not bad.
Thats the truth.
Marc
July 22nd, 2009
9:24 pm
I don’t blame Gonzo, Urbie was a JJ killer tonight (the only JJ killer) and he ultimatly was able to cash in on it. We’re still set to win, all things in the universe are still aligned.
RHR
July 22nd, 2009
9:24 pm
I’m lost, cabraves – a cage match?
Joebrave
July 22nd, 2009
9:24 pm
okay Shafer, Kotch, and Gonzo to the Chisox for Konerko, and a reliever
Goldenglove002
July 22nd, 2009
9:24 pm
there we go. That run was on JJ, Gonzo did a fine job (didn’t look great, but whatever). That hit by Winn was pretty lucky, and there was nothing Chipper could do against that speed. Think about it this way, Soriano becomes eligible for a save now
bravesgrl4life
July 22nd, 2009
9:24 pm
okay, good job gonzo.