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Wayne in Utah
July 23rd, 2009
3:22 pm
Does Medlen go out for the 8th?
Tomahawkin
July 23rd, 2009
3:22 pm
What Happened to the offense…
I’d Thought I’d never say It, But I miss Loaf!
flange1
July 23rd, 2009
3:22 pm
Yes Paul, you have only told us 50 times in the last 4 days.
groundfog
July 23rd, 2009
3:22 pm
K but if the Braves hitters had worked Zito like that, he would be out of the game already-(Chipper?)
McLouth of the South
July 23rd, 2009
3:22 pm
I’ll tell you a mistake: Jeff Francoeur, lol.
Figured I’d beat him to the draw…
nemov
July 23rd, 2009
3:22 pm
at least Church saw some pitches… he’s hitting .250 for the month of July
Paul Lentz
July 23rd, 2009
3:23 pm
The home plate umpire is making Barry Zito look like the Barry Zito………… the Cy Young Award winning Barry Zito who was able to parlay his Oakland success into a 7 year, $126 mil contract from the Giants.
UNCBrave
July 23rd, 2009
3:23 pm
106 pitches for Zito…I’d imagine he’s done..Thank god
The Bird and Indian
July 23rd, 2009
3:23 pm
Actually to all of you saying Kotchman never comes through, you are wrong. He has a 315. average with RISP and a 430. OBP. With 2 outs and RISP he is hitting 382. with a 523. OBP. Most of you base everything on the last at bat.
Wayne in Utah
July 23rd, 2009
3:24 pm
Jeff Francoeur has hit more homers this year than Duane Kuiper did in his entire major league career!
I thought you all might be curious…..
Original Jon
July 23rd, 2009
3:24 pm
Damn offense disappeared overnight. I knew once I saw todays lineup that we wouldnt score any runs, and lo and behold, we have 1 run against a guy that came in with an ERA near 5. Stop messing with the lineup Bobby
McLouth of the South
July 23rd, 2009
3:25 pm
Wouldn’t want to be the ump in Bobby’s face. Breath must be awful and something tells me he’s a spitter…
Andrew in P-tang
July 23rd, 2009
3:25 pm
who thinks braves will make another move this season?
N Nine
July 23rd, 2009
3:25 pm
Why is Gonzo not rocking anymore?
flange1
July 23rd, 2009
3:25 pm
Now Wayne that is some information that we have not heard 50 times in the last 4 days!
Thanks!!
ncscoots
July 23rd, 2009
3:25 pm
Well, Steve-OH, at least it won’t be my turn, anymore, LOL.
I hate it when the guy writes a short one; I tend to have read it before I realize who it is, LOL.
The Bravery
July 23rd, 2009
3:25 pm
Whoa is the Snake not doing is wind up dance anymore? I wondered when they would notice his stretch numbers dominate the windup
Tomahawkin
July 23rd, 2009
3:25 pm
Easy-E Leaving the Game with tendonitis further Necessitates the need for another middle reliever because Easy-E has been abused…
KJ will be traded in a week for a middle reliever and a minor leaguer
“Bank On It!”
David O'Brien
July 23rd, 2009
3:26 pm
That’s unbelievable. Right off the elbow, it appeared. The surgically repaired elbow.
Tomahawkin
July 23rd, 2009
3:26 pm
That was Nasty…Gonzo’s delivery with him falling out of good defensive positioning hurt him on that
McLouth of the South
July 23rd, 2009
3:26 pm
Holy chit I think someone thinks they’re a sportswriter
Wayne in Utah
July 23rd, 2009
3:27 pm
Rub some dirt on it, and give him the ball…..
RHR
July 23rd, 2009
3:27 pm
Who the hell is easy e? gameday says injury delay but I need a real name please.
BW
July 23rd, 2009
3:27 pm
Buerhle’s perfect through 6 against the Rays.
Gone Viral
July 23rd, 2009
3:27 pm
MLBTradeRumors update on our interest in relievers in 3…2…1…
UNCBrave
July 23rd, 2009
3:27 pm
Why not leave Medlen in?
The Bravery
July 23rd, 2009
3:27 pm
Letting runners on every inning. Its only a matter of time, we gotta step up here.
ncscoots
July 23rd, 2009
3:27 pm
“Bank On It!”
Another beauty. What are you, about 3-for-94 on your Bank-On-It calls?
slydog384
July 23rd, 2009
3:27 pm
Am I the only one who questions Bobby’s bullpen usage? Why would he take out Medlan for Gonzalez in a tie game with the pitchers spot due up the next inning, and Medlan having not thrown that many pitches. Moves like this not only increase appearances for guys like Gonzalez who are already tops in the league, but it burns through the bullpen as well. I love the Braves but I keep thinking Bobby needs to take Bullpen Management 101
Steve from OH
July 23rd, 2009
3:27 pm
Does anyone else hate that Geico commerical with the terrible music?
Heath (Cleveland)
July 23rd, 2009
3:27 pm
Ouch…OK Logan…We’re rootin’ for ya.
Paul Lentz
July 23rd, 2009
3:28 pm
Steve from OH……….you got your wish, your boy Kelly Johnson is back, at the expense of Brooks Conrad.
In a month, let’s take a look at Kelly’s numbers (because you know that Bobby will find some way to give Kelly some at bats to “get him going”).
Wayne in Utah
July 23rd, 2009
3:28 pm
Not trying to sound flippant about Gonzo. The radio guys were saying it was above the elbow. Hope Gonzo will be OK.
RHR
July 23rd, 2009
3:28 pm
Ok gameday replaced Gonzo so I’m guessing he’s the one injured. Thanks blog!
wow
July 23rd, 2009
3:28 pm
Hold your breath and hope for the best we need mike thats for sure.
Soph
July 23rd, 2009
3:29 pm
Poor Gonzy. How bad was it?
Steve from OH
July 23rd, 2009
3:29 pm
Why would he take out Medlan for Gonzalez in a tie game
Because it’s a tie game, Medlen is a rookie, and not doing that well this year, and Gonzo is, things like that?
Buffalo NY Braves Fan
July 23rd, 2009
3:29 pm
It’s a good thing I don’t “bank on it” every time someone here says to, otherwise I’d have a larger deficit than the US government.
flange1
July 23rd, 2009
3:29 pm
RHR,
Looks like Gonzo got hit in the elbow with that “hit”. Looks like Boone Logan coming in.
Andrew in P-tang
July 23rd, 2009
3:29 pm
DOB you better get down there and get us a report…ok turn 2 boys..
RHR
July 23rd, 2009
3:29 pm
Seriously Paul, let it go. Kelly is here and nothing you write will change that. Not even if you write it 42 million times. Fact.
Andrew in P-tang
July 23rd, 2009
3:29 pm
STEVE from OHIO ..yes
Brandon
July 23rd, 2009
3:29 pm
Jimi Hendrix blasting at the stadium….
Tomahawkin
July 23rd, 2009
3:29 pm
Come On Booney! We Need a DP…
DP’s have helped us a lot over the last 10 games!
ROLL TIDE
July 23rd, 2009
3:30 pm
UGA RULES BAMA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mr. Enigma
July 23rd, 2009
3:30 pm
Boone Logan hasn’t given up a run since June 25. Hopefully, that will continue.
flange1
July 23rd, 2009
3:30 pm
RHR, easy e = EOF
McLouth of the South
July 23rd, 2009
3:30 pm
Maybe Gonzo can reinvent himself as a righty…
Steve from OH
July 23rd, 2009
3:30 pm
Steve from OH……….you got your wish,
Not really. You’re still destroying our collective sanity with your 70,000-times-per-day mentions of Jeff Francoeur.
The Bravery
July 23rd, 2009
3:30 pm
Boone looks like CK’s little brother
SoCal Mom
July 23rd, 2009
3:31 pm
Medlen should have stayed in. Pitcher spot up next, a tie game that could go extra innings and they are using up the bullpen. Who can they stretch out if they game goes long????
Tomahawkin
July 23rd, 2009
3:31 pm
Damn, Check Out That M.I.L.F!
Gone Viral
July 23rd, 2009
3:31 pm
“Poor Gonzy. How bad was it?”
I wouldn’t want it to happen to me. That ball was scalded.
RHR
July 23rd, 2009
3:32 pm
Thanks, flange.
Tomahawkin
July 23rd, 2009
3:32 pm
R U Kidding Me!!!
Heath (Cleveland)
July 23rd, 2009
3:32 pm
Ugh. Ugly.
Rob from SC
July 23rd, 2009
3:32 pm
bench his ass
flange1
July 23rd, 2009
3:32 pm
Rockies acquire Rafael Betancourt from the Indians. No mention of who is going the other way
The Bravery
July 23rd, 2009
3:32 pm
Really
slydog384
July 23rd, 2009
3:32 pm
There was no reason for Gonzo to come in the game, especially not with the pitchers spot due up first next inning.
groundfog
July 23rd, 2009
3:32 pm
Kotch’s first error? nice timing
kirkinga
July 23rd, 2009
3:32 pm
Maybe Wren will now make a trade for pen help. Hopefully Gonzo is ok, but I think fate might be telling the Braves to make a move already.
Vinings Jim
July 23rd, 2009
3:32 pm
cabravesfan – I haven’t been pitching well today – oh, wait, you mean Medlen.
Lamar Banks
July 23rd, 2009
3:32 pm
That should be Kotchman’s 1st error
Tomahawkin
July 23rd, 2009
3:33 pm
RHR
You know Easy-E is O’Flaherty
Braves playing like the first half Pretenders Now…Mental errors occuring!
groundfog
July 23rd, 2009
3:33 pm
Medlen was pitching so well
Todd
July 23rd, 2009
3:33 pm
Should be kotchman’s 1st error…
Heath (Cleveland)
July 23rd, 2009
3:33 pm
Double switch taking out Prado? BOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Soph
July 23rd, 2009
3:33 pm
Damn, what is CK doing?
UNCBrave
July 23rd, 2009
3:33 pm
that’s a freaking error on kotchman
Lamar Banks
July 23rd, 2009
3:33 pm
This game has a dicey feel to it. Hope I’m wrong
Andrew in P-tang
July 23rd, 2009
3:34 pm
Braves need victor martinez in there lineup
Doc Holiday
July 23rd, 2009
3:34 pm
Wayne,
CK just saved my axx .
Heath (Cleveland)
July 23rd, 2009
3:34 pm
Cadahia is an idiot. They are probably going to bunt again and you waste another pitcher here.
cabravesfan
July 23rd, 2009
3:35 pm
VJ-
sorry, dear- maybe if you learn to throw a 90 mph fastball…or if you were from California…
slydog384
July 23rd, 2009
3:35 pm
Is Bobby drunk? Why would he double switch with Johnson, taking out Prado? Why wouldn’t he take out Church, move Diaz to right and put Anderson in left? He’s still going to have to use a pinch hitter next inning. His managing this inning makes NO sense
UNCBrave
July 23rd, 2009
3:35 pm
Cadahia is WORSE than Cox…Should’ve left Medlen in
Rob from SC
July 23rd, 2009
3:35 pm
Johnson sucks
Jeffro
July 23rd, 2009
3:35 pm
We just lost
Heath (Cleveland)
July 23rd, 2009
3:35 pm
BOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
bravesgrl4life
July 23rd, 2009
3:35 pm
what the hell happened to our defense????
cabravesfan
July 23rd, 2009
3:35 pm
VJ-
nice to see you finally show up by the way. Don’t tell me you actually had to work??
Gone Viral
July 23rd, 2009
3:36 pm
Attention bloggers: put on your flame retardant gear.
kirkinga
July 23rd, 2009
3:36 pm
Kelly’s back!
slydog384
July 23rd, 2009
3:36 pm
er I should say, is Cadahia drunk?
Ramblin Wrecker
July 23rd, 2009
3:36 pm
If I were Frank Wren, I’d be dialing up Minnesota and seeing what they would be willing to part with for Kelly Johnson. The Twins have had terrible production at 2B and while I know KJ had a tough first half, he’s shown big league ability at the plate and he’s healthy now. Could be a good match for a trade. Then the Braves could bring Conrad back up. The deal wouldn’t necessarily have to return someone who is major league ready, just some value at a position they aren’t covered at like 2B is now.
Lamar Banks
July 23rd, 2009
3:36 pm
When did Kelly Johnson get in the game? WTF???
Original Jon
July 23rd, 2009
3:36 pm
slydog384, maybe cause Bobby isnt running the show .
Jeffro
July 23rd, 2009
3:36 pm
Whats going on with Kotch!!!! and KJ in? God!!!
Nick
July 23rd, 2009
3:36 pm
Ok send KJ back and bring back Conrad.
Nick
July 23rd, 2009
3:37 pm
Oh and why does Krotch throw like a girl?
Soph
July 23rd, 2009
3:37 pm
wtf is going on? everything falling apart!
David O'Brien
July 23rd, 2009
3:37 pm
Moylan about got him killed with that throw. Or at least about got him broken-armed.
coach smith
July 23rd, 2009
3:37 pm
game over!
the between the UMPS and the Braves basically spiking themselves…they have looked horrible today
that said
the UMPS are one sided and out of control in this one
Original Jon
July 23rd, 2009
3:37 pm
This inning is going to come back and haunt them. This game feels over already.
The Bird and Indian
July 23rd, 2009
3:37 pm
Another bad call.
aswingruber
July 23rd, 2009
3:37 pm
Coincidence that KJ is now in and we are imploding? I think not.
Joebrave
July 23rd, 2009
3:37 pm
here we go again Tht sonofabitch K.J. has got to be the worst jinx ever!!!!!!!!
Jonathan Simeone
July 23rd, 2009
3:37 pm
Wasting a pitcher in an obvious bunting situation. Removing one of your hottest hitters to move the pitcher’s spot two spots in the order; when that pitcher is not going to pitch another inning? Making sure the opposing manager has a couple of left-handed in a row to make his job easier? More great managing!
wow
July 23rd, 2009
3:38 pm
The Giants have tried to give the Braves 2 outs and they refuse to take them resulting in 2 free baserunners and a run and another bunt opportunity sloppy baseball that might cost us an important game.